wait for me to be king

Emperor Xuanming looked at Dingguo Gong Lin Jingcheng in front of him, and his heart was filled with emotion.

When he was acting king, he had gritted his teeth at Lin Jingcheng countless times, thinking that this guy was just a stone in the hut, smelly and hard, no matter how he showed favor, Lin Jingcheng seemed blind and didn't see it.

Is this the Duke of Ding who doesn't want to see him so much? !His majestic royal vassal is always ignored by Yi Guogong, even his youngest son's marriage is disliked, this Ding Guogong is too contemptuous of the royal family and imperial power, right?

But when he was enthroned as emperor, when he was dealing with the secret documents left by Chu Taizu, he found a memorial of Duke Dingguo, and Emperor Xuanming felt a lot of emotion after reading the memorial.

Looking at the sentence on the memorial, "On behalf of the king, be cautious in words and deeds, the hearts of the people in the country are stable, and the Yanmen has no worries about the future", Emperor Xuanming couldn't help but suddenly realized that as a king, he is the most noble person other than the emperor. It is even more incomparable. It is naturally inappropriate to try to gain military power after being so honored.

At that time, Duke Ding's disregard for him might have been a temptation, and although he really wanted military power, he hadn't really taken action from the beginning to the end. Perhaps it was because of this that Duke Ding secretly submitted secret documents to speak for himself.

Moreover, the prince was deeply involved in the Yan Dynasty before. It is said that the Xiongnu set fire to, killed and looted that night. It was Xie Changfeng, the son-in-law of Duke Ding, who rushed into the flames and rescued the prince. Do you really disrespect the royal family and despise the royal family?

It can be seen from this that this Dingguo Gongman's family is actually only loyal to the emperor! !

Lin Jingcheng, Duke of Dingguo, did not make friends with courtiers, did not accept concubines for pleasure, and did not accept bribes. He had been guarding the frontier in Daijun for ten years, and he had no friendship with anyone. He fought all the year round, and his eldest son and second son died on the battlefield. Desolate, even in his later years no one cares for him.

Thinking of this, Emperor Xuanming felt a bit of guilt and admiration.

It is both enviable and emotional that the first emperor had such a loyal general.

He thought of Lin Jingcheng's plea just now, and Emperor Xuanming sighed.

Although it was inappropriate for the son of a married woman to adopt him and inherit the title, Emperor Xuanming couldn't bear to see Lin Jingcheng, who was full of white hair and weathered.

"Please, Lin Qing, I know what you are asking for." Emperor Xuanming raised his hand to let Duke Ding get up, "If it is true that Lin's son is born, then I will promise you, but nothing else will be needed."

Lin Jingcheng shook his head and bowed down again, "Your Majesty, this old minister has been a soldier with the late emperor all his life, and he is long past the age of knowing his destiny. These years of guarding the border, every winter, the joints of his legs are painful, and his family is desolate. The old minister is also heartbroken Tragically, I just want to die on the battlefield and sacrifice my life for the country."

"Now that His Majesty has granted the old minister's wish, the old minister feels guilty and grateful, and he does not want to occupy the position of the Great General of Zhennan with his old and broken body. I beseech Your Majesty to let the old minister go home!"

Once the emperor and the courtiers, Lin Jingcheng also understood that he didn't like the Dai Wang very much earlier, rather than waiting for Emperor Xuanming to transfer him away, it would be better for him to resign himself, everyone looks good.

Besides, he has fought and killed people all his life, his wife and son are all dead, and now he finally has a grandson, he doesn't want to continue to commit crimes, and wants to live a few more years to take good care of his children and grandchildren!

After hearing this, Emperor Xuanming was even more satisfied, and couldn't help saying, "Since Lin Qing insists on this, then I will allow you to play."

Having said that, he paused again, and said with a pleasant face, "I don't know if Lin Qing has any successors to recommend?"

Well, if Lin Jingcheng recommends his son-in-law who saved the prince, even though Xie Changfeng's qualifications are not enough, he still intends to accept it as a reward.

Unexpectedly, Lin Jingcheng said in a very bachelor way, "The old minister has been guarding the border all year round and has never returned to the court. He doesn't know much about the new soldiers. Yanmen Pass is the gate of our Great Chu. The generals guarding the border need to be carefully selected. Recommend candidates, and ask Your Majesty to make amends."

"..." Emperor Xuanming was stunned, and he tentatively said, "Oh? But I heard the crown prince once said that Lin Qing's son-in-law Xie Changfeng is also a hero, but the crown prince told me that if there is such a son at the border, there will be no one in Yanmen. Worry!"

Lin Jingcheng was delighted, ah, this was mentioned by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, not my own recommendation!

He said in a panic, "His Royal Highness is over-reputed. Changfeng is only stunned for a moment. How can he deserve the praise of the Crown Prince? Who is this candidate? His Majesty has to decide."

Emperor Xuanming laughed, deeply felt that Duke Ding was not simple, he didn't think that he had few words before, but now look at how good the words are?The position of General Zhennan is extremely important. Although he has the intention of consulting, it is he, the emperor, who decides the candidate! !

No wonder Lin Jingcheng didn't return to the court for ten years after guarding the border, but the late emperor still valued him so much.

Emperor Xuanming swiped his pen, "If that's the case, then let me see Xie Changfeng and call him back to Beijing for an audience!"

"..." This time it was Lin Jingcheng's turn to be dumbfounded. What about the promised son-in-law to replace his father-in-law as the general of Zhennan?

"Xie Changfeng?" Qi Yuan blinked, "Why did Emperor Father suddenly ask him?"

Emperor Xuanming looked at his eldest son with a smile, "Don't you admire him very much? I plan to take a look for myself, and I have already ordered him to return to Beijing."

Qi Yuan tugged at the corner of his mouth, but didn't answer.

Thinking of seeing the memorial handed over by Yanmenguan before, he was so angry that he directly smashed the sapphire carving brush washer on the table.

What does it mean to lead troops back to aid and fight to the death in the fire to rescue the prince?

Nima! !If he hadn't run away wittily, he would have been burned to death in the fire, okay?

This Xie Changfeng is really shameless, how dare to turn right and wrong like this, and write it in the memorial?

Seeing this memorial, at first Qi Yuan really wanted to refute it directly.

But the moment he wanted to tear up the memorial, he began to have doubts.

I know the truth, it is impossible for Xie Changfeng not to consider this when he turned up, so why did Xie Changfeng dare to write like this?

Xie Changfeng is so sure that he, Qi Yuan, won't make trouble?

Then he read the memorial carefully again, and saw a line of words at the end.

"Your Majesty is so devoted to the absolutism of the family that he spent a lot of money to rebuild the side temple and offer incense. Please take pity on your majesty and give us a lot of rewards."

At the back of the memorial was a list of Daijun family members who died in the fire. He even saw the name of Lian Yong who had deliberately closed the city gate and threw Xie Changfeng out of the city gate.

Qi Yuan took a deep breath, admiring him from the bottom of his heart.

Xie Changfeng is very brave, so if someone wants to overturn the case in the future, he will have to think carefully. If Xie Changfeng really fell into the fire of the Daijun family, why should he be given such honors and awards afterwards?Moreover, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still alive and well, so many people died that night at Yanmen Pass, why did the Crown Prince not die?So where did the prince go on the night of the fire?Why did you leave the border?

Qi Yuan thought over and over again, and found that if Xie Changfeng was really exposed, it might not only be Xie Changfeng, but himself who would be unlucky in the end.

Immediately after another half month, Ding Guogong returned to Beijing with Li Fu, the chief eunuch, and when he came to visit him, Ding Guogong said so.

"After Changfeng heard that His Highness was canonized as the crown prince, Yan Dao recalled the promise made when he talked about the years and was full of spirits, not only was he filled with emotion."

Talk about the years?Is it to discuss the life and death of the emperor?

Agreement?Wait, there are people around, is old man Lin going to tell the agreement between him and Xie Changfeng to seal the wolf and live in Xuxu?

Just when Qi Yuan's face was stiff, he heard Lin Jingcheng continue, "Changfeng deliberately buried a burning knife under the apricot tree outside Guangwu Fort. If he returns to Beijing to see him someday, he will let you taste it and harvest it yourself. The smell of wine brewed from the wheat."

... What kind of agreement is this?

The smile on Qi Yuan's face became even stiffer. On the one hand, he admired Ding Guogong's nonsense, and on the other hand, he also sighed in his heart. Lin Jingcheng's move was undoubtedly to reconnect with him. Completely offend Duke Ding.

Another half a month later, a small incident happened in the harem.

Next to the imperial concubine, there is a 14-year-old girl with bright eyes and kind eyes.

The girl's surname is Chen, and her father is the youngest daughter of Chen Che, the British prince who guards Hangzhou and is in charge of the Southeast Navy.

Then Qi Yuan enjoyed a big show where the Yun family and the Chen family secretly played against each other.

At first he felt strange, he never did this in his previous life!

Half a month later, news came from the border, and Xie Changfeng's wife, Mrs. Lin, inadvertently revealed that the reason why Xie Changfeng left the customs that night was that he had detected the enemy's situation, and the other reason was to find good medicine for his wife. The county guard's first wife urged Lin to take care of his body.

Qi Yuan watched the news and was silent for a long, long time.

This incident once again overturned Xie Changfeng's impression in his heart.

He thought that he was arrogant, reckless and brutal by nature, but in reality?

Such a delicate and ruthless handwriting makes people feel cold for no reason.

Qi Yuan thought of Xie Changfeng's three views that were very different from ordinary people and his strength far beyond ordinary people, and he doubted himself for the first time.

Can he really hold such a sharp knife?Could it be that his initial act of going to the border to solicit was a failure?

Before he could think clearly, Emperor Xuanming told him that the bandit was coming to Beijing to meet him!

"Father, the battle at the border has been settled for a while. Now that Ding Guogong is returning to the court, if the general who guards the border is called back..."

He tried to make Xie Changfeng stay at the border and not come back to harm others.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Xuanming smiled, "My lord, as a prince, you must know some military affairs. Besides, Xie Changfeng rescued you from the sea of ​​fire, which shows that you are destined."

When Qi Yuan heard the word fate, his knees almost gave way and he fell to his knees in front of Emperor Xuanming.

What a ghost! !

"Before the late emperor passed away, he asked me to take good care of Uncle Guanghan. Uncle Tang has been in charge of the garrison in the suburbs of Beijing all these years, and he knows a lot about military affairs. Uncle Tang must also be willing to gallop on the battlefield, so I plan to let Uncle Guanghan guard Yanmen Pass. "

Emperor Xuanming said lightly, but Qi Yuan understood that the soldiers and horses of the camp in the suburbs of Beijing must be in the hands of the emperor. Uncle Tang is in control of his own safety.

Substitution is a must.

"What the father said is that the uncle must be happy too."

"Emperor, you are a prince, and the son of a thousand gold can't sit down. No matter what you do, your own safety is the most important thing. You must remember this." Emperor Xuanming taught his son earnestly. He transferred Guanghan for his own safety. Safety is also important.

"Since Xie Changfeng has experience and strength, and is destined to be with you, I plan to let him be the commander of the Eastern Palace Guards. What do you think?"

"..." Qi Yuan was dumbfounded.

The author has something to say: Looking through the history books, in fact, most emperors had high expectations for their children when they first appointed their princes, hoping that the prince would grow into a qualified emperor.

Emperor Xuanming also valued his eldest son very much, so naturally he had to consider his safety.