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Years later, Zhou Xianpei wrote to the court that Yuan Tang spent all day in the barracks to clean up military discipline, and would not go home for three to five days.In order to deal with Muzhou, Qizhou also began to send troops to the south, and Yuantang ran between Jiyang and the border of the two states.

One day in March, he returned to Jiyang in the spring rain covered in fine silk, and when he arrived at the city gate, he met someone sent by Zhou Xianpei to deliver the message.

"The envoy invites you to join the army and go to the city mansion. The imperial court's decree has come down."

Yuan Tang didn't even have time to change his clothes, so he rode his horse across the street and rushed to the city mansion.

Zhou Xianpei, Liu Yanping, and Ling Mufeng got together to discuss all day long. Yuan Tang thought it was a waste of time to listen to their plans, and would rather stay in the barracks with Yuan De. After Tang practiced martial arts, his skills became better and better, and Zhou Xianpei couldn't catch him.

But when something serious happened, Yuan Tang would not push the blame.

According to Zhou Xianpei's request, Zhou Xianpei and Liu Yanping were ordered to continue to preside over the crusade against Qizhou, and recognized Muzhou leader Nanxia's order to mobilize troops, and Zhou Xianpei and others were restored to their official positions and rewarded separately. General Pin Jiwei, in the appointment of Feng Cong, the imperial court only said that the governors of the two prefectures had a heavy responsibility and had to be considered. However, Feng Cong was restored to the post of internal history of Qi, and Feng Cong was allowed to participate in the crusade in the name of internal history.

After sending off the envoys, only Feng Cong, Yuan Tang, Ling Mufeng, and Zhou Xianpei were left in the hall. Liu Yanping went to other places to gather rations the day before yesterday, and has not yet returned to the city.

Zhou Xianpei frowned for a long time, Feng Cong seemed relaxed, and his intentions were expected. Muzhou reported it, and the emperor saw that Feng Cong had returned and participated in Muzhou's military affairs. , the imperial court will not cause the governor to be awarded Feng Cong.

Ling Mufeng half-smiled and half-sarcastically said: "It's not useful, it's not useful."

Zhou Xianpei asked strangely, "Sir?"

Ling Mufeng shook his head and said: "Since we can't respond to the envoy's request, the imperial court has not sent anyone to take over the crusade, not even a supervisor."

Although the imperial court refused to allow Feng Cong to apply for the position, it did not send anyone to serve in Muzhou, preferring to leave the post of governor vacant, which shows that the Southern Xia court has no one and is still unable to control Muzhou.Zhou Xianpei's request for military supplies from the imperial court has not yet been distributed. If it is not that the imperial court is too suspicious of Muzhou and does not want Muzhou's military strength to be too strong, it is beyond its capabilities, or both.

The imperial court's attitude towards them is similar to that of Su Shoukui before, as long as they still recognize that Muzhou belongs to Nanxia, ​​they will let it go.

Feng Cong also laughed when he heard Ling Mufeng's smile, and said to Zhou Xianpei: "Since the court refuses to allow it, please invite again."

What the Southern Xia court cares most about is whether Muzhou recognizes its ownership, and Muzhou also needs to be recognized by the court. Although the court is unable to control it, if it cannot be recognized by the court, Muzhou's private recruitment of troops is a rebellion.The people in Muzhou and Qizhou villages would not know Yuantang and the others.If Feng Cong has the position of governor, coupled with his status as a royal family, it will greatly increase the prestige and appeal of the Muzhou army, and it will also be more beneficial for raising military funds. After all, the power of Muzhou is still limited.

Muzhou submitted the second memorial, but it was the end of April that the court replied.At that time, the Muzhou army had already reached Qizhou, captured two cities in Qizhou, and marched to Liu Yanping's hometown.

The imperial court ordered Feng Cong, Yuan Tang and Liu Yanping to return to Xiangjing.

The battle ahead is tense, and Ling Mufeng laughs at this decree as a "bastard", but they can't ignore it. Zhou Xianpei can only write a letter again to explain the tension of the war, and apply for Feng Cong again.

From one to two to June, the Southern Xia court still did not agree to confer Cong the post of governor, but decreed to confer Cong the title of King of Qi, summoned Cong, Liu Yanping and Yuan Tang to the capital to face saints, and made consecutive decrees within half a month Urgent call.

The Muzhou army had reached Qizhou Lingqiu generation, and was fully resisted by Su Shoukui's army.

In the northwest of Lingqiu is Baiyu. Su Shoukui assembled chariots and soldiers and placed them on the only main road leading to Baiyu, trying to block the way of the Muzhou army.

The Muzhou Army once stood with Su Shoukui's army in the west of Lingqiu, but was unable to break through Su Shoukui's barrier. The decline inevitably expanded, and they temporarily retreated to Sanghuai near Lingqiu.

The war is imminent, and the imperial court ordered them to go to Beijing at this time, the intention is really hard to guess.

When he received the news, he rushed to Sanghuai. Feng Cong and Liu Yanping had summoned other generals of the Muzhou Army to discuss in the military tent. The generals also included Feng Cong's uncle and some Su'an warriors.

Changing generals just before the battle is not the way to march. Even so, the Nanxia court still ordered the three of them to go to Xiangjing. There is only one possibility. They don't want them, or Feng Cong, to be neutral in the battle between Muzhou and Qizhou. first success.Moreover, the imperial court has repeatedly ordered urgent urging, but no suitable person was sent to take over the army.

Liu Yanping asked, "General Yuan, how is your situation?"

"Leave it all to Uncle De, Uncle De is an experienced soldier, don't worry." Yuan Tang untied his cloak and sat down in his seat.

Feng Cong was playing with a small scimitar with a horn handle in his hand. This kind of scimitar was often worn by people in Su'an. Feng Cong was still wearing armor, and he was full of killing spirit on the battlefield. Even his usual cynical smile was not so bright. .

Yuan Tang suddenly noticed that Feng Cong's temperament seemed to be different from before, but when Feng Cong saw him, his eyebrows and eyes were still gentle.

Liu Yanping said: "The news from Beijing came suddenly, His Highness has to make a decision as soon as possible."

Yuan Tang and Liu Yanping were second, and Feng Cong was the main one.The royal court gave Feng Cong a generous reward for the throne and let Feng Cong leave Muzhou. It seemed like a reward, but it actually weakened his connection with Muzhou's military strength, and he didn't even care whether Muzhou could win the battle with Su Shoukui.

"I'm going back to Beijing. General Yuan and Liu Changshi will stay here to oversee the battle," Feng Cong said.

Prior to this, everyone had discussed the countermeasures against Su Shoukui. Su Shoukui gathered heavy troops to intercept in front of Lingqiu. Liu Yanping and Feng Cong's uncle led people to bypass Lingqiu and go straight to Baiyu. .If only Feng Cong returned to Beijing alone, as long as the deployment was done properly, the previous plan could still be carried out.

They couldn't ignore the imperial court's order, because the Muzhou Army needed Nanxia's orthodox recognition, but they didn't have to fully obey the imperial court's order. Feng Cong returned to Beijing alone, and Yuan Tang and Liu Yanping still had room to return it.

Yuan Tang said: "No, it's too dangerous for you to go alone, Your Majesty..." In front of everyone, Yuan Tang couldn't explain the emperor's suspicion of Feng Cong, but even if he didn't understand the twists and turns, everyone here would know At this time, it is not a good thing for Beijing to seal Cong back, "Anyway, you can't be alone."

Feng Cong was about to persuade Yuantang a few words, but Liu Yanping spoke first: "This subordinate also thinks that His Highness should not return to Beijing alone, it is better to let General Yuan return together."

"The court ordered that the subordinate return to Beijing with the general and His Royal Highness. The subordinate must stay to supervise the battle, and can only plead guilty to the court. If the general does not go back, it will be unjustifiable. Second, the subordinate has never been there. In the capital, the general was in the capital with His Highness when he was young, if the General goes with him, it will be good for His Highness to take care of each other." Liu Yanping said.

Because both Liu Yanping and Yuan Tang insisted, Feng Cong finally agreed to let Yuan Tang go with him. In fact, he didn't want to be separated from Yuan Tang.

For the purpose of the imperial court, the Muzhou Army temporarily adjusted the marching arrangement. Yuan De went to Sanghuai as the coach. Liu Yanping and Feng Cong's uncle still led the troops around Lingqiu as originally planned. Yu Chengxia fought with Su Shoukui, and Feng Cong and Yuan Tang set off.

In July, Yuan Tang and Feng Cong's boat arrived at Shangyun, and learned that Xiao Shanzhi was supervising the battle along the river, and the water was abundant in summer, and the water bandits who hid on the island in winter and spring appeared frequently on the coast, and went up the river to Chaos along the coast.

Xiao Shanzhi's absence from Shangyun is also a good thing for Feng Cong and Yuan Tang. We are not close friends, so we will inevitably learn from each other when we meet.

Apart from a dozen or so guards, Yuan Tang and Feng Cong did not bring any more people with them.

The good news is that when they arrived in Shangyun, the news that Liu Yanping had killed Bai Yu came. The only thing that was a pity was that Yuan De held back Lingqiu's troops and delayed supporting Liu Yanping. Hundreds of subordinates fled during the night.

Feng Cong had written to Shen Jingxuan a long time ago, and they had been communicating with Shen Jingxuan on the way back to Beijing. After Feng Cong left Beijing, Shen Jingxuan was still working by the prince's side. Over the years, the Xiao family's power has grown, and the Wang family has been completely dragged down. Shen Jingxuan relied on the East Palace and the Shen family's family background to support him in the court.

The huge city of Xiangjing is still lying on the south bank of the river, surrounded by the gentle wind from the south and the lingering waves of the river.

Huang Tianxin was sent by Ling Mufeng to follow Feng Cong and Yuantang. He was born and grew up in the north, and it was the first time he saw Xiangjing, the southern capital, and sighed repeatedly while leaning on the side of the boat.

Feng Cong had already been crowned king, and the officials from the Ministry of Rites went to the pier to greet them. It was still noon that day, and the officials from the Ministry of Rites told them that the emperor would receive them tomorrow, and sent Feng Cong and Yuantang to the building to rest.

The outside of the building is surrounded by green bamboos, small bridges and flowing water. Inside and outside are officials from the Ministry of Rites and imperial guards. They look rather serious and destroy the elegant environment.

At ten o'clock in the evening, Yuan Tang, Feng Cong and Huang Tianshen were drinking tea on the porch, the sun was setting low, leaving the sky full of rays of light.Xiangjing also gradually turns cooler in July, especially after the sun goes down, the cool breeze is not very refreshing, making people feel dry and comfortable.

The three of them had already had dinner, so they were considered leisurely at the moment.When the sun gradually went down, the servants of the building came up to change the tea, and a plain-looking maid put fresh fruit plates on the table, and then slowly retreated.

The guards outside the courtyard were changing guards, Feng Cong touched Yuan Tang's arm under the table, and blinked in the direction of the room.

It was getting dark, and the three of them went back to their rooms to rest. After a while, Yuan Tang heard a light sound from his rear window, and a black shadow rushed in.

Feng Cong was nimble. He jumped into the house and carefully observed the movement in front and back of the room. Seeing that there was nothing unusual, he pulled Yuan Tang to the corner and took out a note from his pocket.

"This is..." Before seeing the content clearly, Yuan Tang recognized the clear handwriting, "Brother Shen?"

Feng Cong nodded and said, "That maid gave it to me in the evening."

Shen Jingxuan made an appointment with them to meet at night, and there were people from the East Palace in the building to meet them.

The two went out from behind the building, and a carriage was parked outside.

There is a curfew in Xiangjing City at night, but the curfew is not strict. The singing halls by the Yuxiang River are often brightly lit until early in the morning, and the singing and singing are endless.

The carriage drove them to the alley, turning seven turns and turning eight times to the Yuxiang River, babbling and flirting love songs and soft-spoken laughter lingering in their ears, Yuan Tang and Feng Cong looked at each other in the car, unexpectedly Shen Jingxuan Actually ask them to meet in such a place.

That was Shen Jingxuan, with unparalleled appearance and distinguished family background. He had a cold and inviolable appearance in his youth, and his image and gentleness were too incompatible.

Yuan Tang couldn't help wondering, could it be that Shen Jingxuan had changed his sexuality after not seeing him for a few years.Feng Cong showed an interesting smile, and was a little surprised at the place where Shen Jingxuan made an appointment to meet them.

The carriage stopped in front of a small courtyard, with pink walls and green tiles, and flowers and trees overflowing the wall, which was cleaner than the opera house outside. The surrounding small courtyards were all so small and elegant, and the sound of singing and dancing could still be heard from time to time.

The courtyard looks small on the outside, but inside it is complete with five internal organs, pavilions, pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and a row of begonias beside the bridge bloom like fire in the night.Shen Jingxuan was wearing a toga and sitting recliningly in the gazebo by the water, and there was also a beautiful woman sitting in the pavilion, plucking the strings with bare hands.

The two were far apart, and there was no ambiguity in the pavilion, but Shen Jingxuan's slender body was slanted under the firefly candlelight, his clothes were slightly open, and he was charming, and the girl sitting opposite him frequently raised his eyes to look at him.

Feng Cong chuckled, the girl looked up in surprise, blushing and retreated.

Feng Cong unceremoniously sat across from Shen Jingxuan, took the wine glass from the table himself, and said with a smile, "Mr. Shen will enjoy it, which is enviable."

Yuan Tang respectfully greeted Shen Jingxuan, and Shen Jingxuan patted him on the shoulder, saying: "I've made progress." Then he said to Feng Cong, "Idlers with nothing to do, besides these pastimes, what else is there to be interested in?"

Both Yuan Tang and Feng Cong were a little surprised. Shen Jingxuan did not look depressed, but his tone was somewhat resentful. He was not a person who was easily depressed in the past.

Shen Jingxuan also smiled, took the wine glass from Feng Cong's hand, and said, "It's nothing compared to you being outside with soldiers and horses. You can make contributions with your style and style."

In recent years, the Shen family has not improved much in the court. Shen Jingxuan can gain a foothold by relying on the crown prince, but he has never been able to reuse him. More.

But Feng Cong said: "I see that you are doing well. I heard that His Majesty wants to recruit you as a son-in-law. Such an honor is rare for ordinary people."

Shen Jingxuan laughed at himself: "You are very well informed." In the eyes of others, Princess Shang is a great honor, and the Shen family has no shortage of such honors.Shen Jingxuan's uncle had already had a son-in-law in his generation, not to mention that becoming a son-in-law would affect his future in the court to some extent, Shen Jingxuan was naturally not happy about it, but if the emperor wanted to give him a marriage, neither Shen Jingxuan nor the Shen family could refuse.

The two of you come and go, as if they have returned to the past, diluting the strangeness that has been separated for several years.

Shen Jingxuan held the wine glass to pay respects to Yuantang Fengcong, and the three drank together.

Shen Jingxuan said: "Your Majesty was so afraid of King Qi back then, you really dare to come back."

Feng Cong joked, "Mr. Shen is waiting here, of course we have to go back."

In fact, if they hadn't learned about the situation in the capital from Shen Jingxuan, they would not have entered the capital easily. Back then, Emperor Feng Cong, who had no power and no power, was still unwilling to let him go. Now he has established prestige in Jiyang and controls the army of the Su'an tribe , it is even more impossible for the emperor to treat him normally.

Shen Jingxuan lifted up his robe and sat up, and said, "Did the Ministry of Rites tell you when to face the saint?"

"Tomorrow." Yuan Tang said.

Shen Jingxuan nodded and said: "Your Majesty is also anxious to see King Qi. If it is not that it is late today, I am afraid I will see you today."

Yuan Tang thought to himself that they would arrive at noon, and they had no time to enter the palace, so why was it so late.Shen Jingxuan didn't explain much, and continued: "After the death of the Empress Dowager, the Xiao family was very powerful. Now Xiao Shanzhi is out in charge of the army, Xiao Xiezhi has been promoted to Minister, and he controls all the secrets of the court. King Ping, has gone to Caizhou to supervise Caizhou's military affairs. You also know how the Second Highness is. He has no temperament to be in charge of a state. The Xiao family recommended his own family members to be the followers of the Second Highness. The general affairs are all controlled by the Xiao family. Not long after arriving in Caizhou, the Xiao family contacted the Zhan family in Caizhou, and Zhan Fang entered the palace last year."

In this way, the two major military towns of Shangjun and Caizhou are under the control of the Xiao family, and the central minister is Xiao Xiezhi.

Yuan Tang clicked his tongue and said, "Nanxia has become the world of the Xiao family." He just joked casually, a bit like watching the excitement and not thinking it's a big deal, Shen Jingxuan raised his eyebrows, and did not deny Yuan Tang's statement.

Yuan Tang said in surprise, "No way!"

"There is no one in the court, the clan is lonely and weak, and there are no cronies in charge of the soldiers outside. The government has lost checks and balances. Could it be that the Xiao family is in charge?" Shen Jingxuan turned to Feng Cong and said, "So I wrote a letter to ask you to come back. Your Majesty is now There is a lack of a powerful clan to fight against the Xiao family, so I will definitely not move you easily this time."

"Since he lacks arms in the court, why doesn't he use your Shen family again?" Feng Cong said.

Shen Jingxuan was speechless for a while.

Feng Cong replied, "I still can't trust your Shen family."

Shen Jingxuan smiled wryly: "Your Majesty has always been suspicious of the Shen family. There is one thing you may not know. Before the Queen Mother passed away, she betrothed Wang Xi to my elder brother. Now Lady Xuan is my sister-in-law."

The two families of King Shen were married, if the Queen Mother was still there, the relationship between the two families would be closer, and if the Wang family lost power, the Shen family would inevitably be implicated.

Yuan Tang wondered, "There is one thing I don't understand. Did the Empress Dowager really pass away due to illness?"

Shen Jingxuan Meifeng lowered his voice and said: "I don't know either. I was not in the East Palace that night, and I only found out about the news in the palace the next day. Later, I asked someone to find out that several maids and servants who were in charge of the Empress Dowager died. I don't know that they were martyred, I only said that the Empress Dowager kindly let them leave the palace and return to their hometown, but Su Wan and the others disappeared after that night."

There is no custom of burying living people in Southern Xia, so the surreptitious burial of the palace people, and deliberately saying that they are all out of the palace, the cause of death of the queen mother has to be suspected.

Shen Jingxuan said: "The person who inquired about this matter for me also said that His Majesty had been to Kangxin Palace that night..."

The night was cool and windy, the water under the bridge was gurgling, and the damp and cold water vapor was blown into the pavilion by the wind, making the back of Yuantang's neck feel cool.

Feng Cong leaned against the beauty and raised his head slightly, as if he was looking at the stars in the sky, but he didn't seem to be looking at anything.He has complicated feelings for the Queen Mother, and he will probably never be able to respect the Queen Mother as an elder connected by blood, but the Queen Mother is still his real grandmother. Life grows up.

"Your Majesty's mind is hard to guess. I don't need to remind you what to say and do tomorrow. The Crown Prince will be with His Majesty tomorrow." Shen Jingxuan said.

Feng Cong raised his eyebrows impatiently and said, "He is finally willing to value another son."

"At present, all the people in the court are close to the Xiao family's party friends, and the second prince is the son of Empress Xiao. The prince has long been able to govern, and of course His Majesty will rely more on it."

"You've made the right choice to rely on this backer." Feng Cong said with a half-smile.

Shen Jingxuan looked at Feng Cong, and actually followed his words: "Yes, the crown prince is the crown prince, and he has the trust of His Majesty, and the support of veteran officials. Even Xiao Xiezhi cannot but respect the crown prince. The East Palace is indeed a good backer."

A swimming fish jumped out of the water under the pavilion, but disappeared after a movement, leaving only the sound of splashing.

Feng Cong said with a smile: "Since that's the case, you should work hard under the prince's hands."

Shen Jingxuan said seriously: "Not only do I want to seek refuge with the prince, but His Royal Highness Qi Wang should also get closer to the prince."

"Heh." Feng Cong chuckled, reached out to the table to get the jug, and poured another glass of wine for Shen Jingxuan, but Shen Jingxuan didn't take it.

Feng Cong drank it himself with a smile, Yuan Tang couldn't help but said, "Third brother, this..."

Shen Jingxuan waved his hand and said to Feng Cong: "Now the court is full of Xiao Dang, His Majesty will never really trust you, the people of the Su'an tribe are far away in Muzhou. This is Xiangjing, do you still want to rely on you alone?"

Feng Cong looked at Shen Jingxuan through the wine glass, his eyes were unusually sharp, and said, "Is it your intention to meet us today or the prince's intention?"

Shen Jingxuan's face immediately turned cold, and he smiled instead: "Okay, good question!"

Yuan Tang hurriedly stepped forward to grab Shen Jingxuan who was about to leave the table, and said, "Third brother calm down, let's meet after a long time, don't leave yet."

Shen Jingxuan didn't even want to look back, and said, "I've seen it, I've seen it before, why stay here if you don't want to speculate."

Yuan Tang winked at Feng Cong, but Feng Cong didn't seem to notice that he was drinking alone, so Yuan Tang could only stop Shen Jingxuan and say, "Third brother didn't talk to him, and it wasn't me. You two talked about it and we haven't talked about it yet. If I leave, I will talk to someone."

Shen Jingxuan reluctantly stayed, and no longer looked good towards Feng Cong.To Shen Jingxuan, Feng Cong's suspicion was indeed a bit hurtful.But Feng's royal family never accepted Feng Cong, and Feng Cong also never accepted anyone from Feng's royal family.

Needless to say, His Majesty the emperor, regarding the crown prince, Yuan Tang didn't know why Feng Cong always ignored the crown prince. Later, he heard about it and found out that the crown prince Feng Hongshao was considered to be quite similar to the previous crown prince. Similarly, even his hobbies, friends and clothes are called like Prince Wenxi.

The emperor of Nanxia was a strange person, he was jealous and loathed his elder brother, he murdered his elder brother, and after many years, he still had a grudge against the empress dowager who valued Prince Wenxi more, but at the same time, he tolerated his eldest son imitating his elder brother everywhere.

Even back then, when Empress Xiao and the second prince Feng Hongshen were favored, the crown prince Feng Hongshao had to act like Prince Wenxi to win the favor of the emperor so as not to be abolished.

Apart from other things, as the only son of Prince Wenxi, Feng Cong would definitely not like the prince. If Yuantang himself had such a cousin, he might really want to beat him up.

But then again, in order to check and balance the Xiao family, the emperor could crown Feng Cong the king, but he might not be able to let go of his doubts and obsessions. It can be seen from his urgent summoning Feng Cong back to Beijing that he wanted to use Feng Cong, but Will not let go.

At this time, Feng Cong really needed an ally, or someone who could ease the gap between him and the emperor, at least not one more enemy.

Early the next morning, the emperor summoned them in the side hall where the government was discussed.

The two waited outside the hall for a long time, and then followed the servants into the hall to have an audience.As soon as he entered the door, Yuan Tang was almost sneezed by the pungent smell of smoke, and he held back his manners. There was actually an alchemy furnace in the northwest corner of the hall. The fire was red, and there were two little heads dressed as Taoists guarding the furnace side.

The emperor was wearing a wide-sleeved robe and sitting in front of a screen painted with fairy islands on the sea. The smoke in the hall moved slightly, as if it was in the clouds.

The emperor didn't seem to have changed much, but his complexion seemed to be a little worse than before, the blood on his face was thin, and there was a faint bruise under his eyes.

When Feng Cong raised his head, Yuan Tang saw a flash of trance on the emperor's face. Feng Cong looked like his father, and the emperor probably saw his brother in him.

The conversation summoned this time was destined not to be very pleasant. The emperor's smile was condensed on the corner of his mouth, and he didn't catch his eyes. He asked Feng Cong to return to Beijing. war and force.

Xiao Xiezhi brought up Feng Cong's private gathering of troops in Muzhou and said that although it was not a rebuke, it made the emperor's face worse and worse, and the prince tried to smooth things over from time to time.

The emperor gave Feng Cong a mansion, and turned his gaze to Yuan Tang.

Xiao Xiezhi opened his mouth first, talking about the late General Yuan, he expressed a lot of praise for Yuantang in his words, it was completely different from just now when he talked about Feng Cong, he aroused the emperor's suspicion both openly and secretly.

Just listen to Xiao Xiezhi's words: "After the unauthorized departure from the capital, the position of the general of the left and right guards has been vacant. Your Majesty has also asked the minister if there is a suitable candidate. The left and right guards guard the capital and the palace. Dare to decide on a candidate. But seeing General Yuan today, I feel that he is the right candidate."

The left and right guards are now under the jurisdiction of Xiao Xiezhi, and Xiao Xiezhi recommended Yuan Tang as the general of the right guard army. It seems that he wants to win over Yuan Tang, but the Xiao family has no friendship with the Yuan family, and the Xiao family participated General Yuan's old enemy was there, and Xiao Xiezhi and Yuan Tang had never had any contact before. He suddenly proposed to recommend Yuan Tang, and Yuan Tang couldn't figure it out.

The emperor narrowed his eyes through the mist that filled the room.

Yuan Tang understood that the emperor hesitated.

He was born as a Muzhou general, returned from Beicheng and Feng Cong to the south, and participated in Muzhou's crusade against Qizhou. The emperor did not want him to continue to get too close to Feng Cong. If Liu Yanping also came to Beijing this time, the emperor would think the same The method is to let Liu Yanping take another position, remove the people who surrounded Feng Cong one by one, and prevent the powerful families in the local area from supporting Feng Cong.

The emperor may have already thought about where to go for Yuan Tang, but Xiao Xiezhi suddenly proposed, which was different from the emperor's original idea.

The emperor is thinking.

Yuan Tang has no foundation in the capital, so he was placed in the imperial army, with no manpower up and down, he rose up and surrendered secretly, but the emperor wanted to deal with Yuan Tang, there were many places he could arrange, letting him join the imperial guards was really flattering him .

Moreover, this request was made by Xiao Xiezhi, and the emperor had to consider it even more.

Feng Cong bowed his head and said, "Although General Yuan has military exploits, he is not as qualified as other generals in the left and right guards. I am afraid that it will be difficult for the right guard to convince the public."

Xiao Xiezhi said: "King Qi's words are wrong. General Yuan is a heroic young man. He was able to fight against the Baiyu Shuiyan Yi Red Army. He had a lot of courage. How could he not be able to take up the position of guarding the right guard? Such a talent, if With a lot of experience, in time, I will be able to become my Great Xia's barrier like his father. King Qi shouldn't be so short-sighted. With the friendship between His Highness and General Yuan, shouldn't he hope that General Yuan will be reused by His Majesty."

These words aroused the emperor's thoughts again, and the emperor's face darkened.

Just as Feng Cong was about to speak, Yuan Tang walked up to him, bowed to the emperor, and said: "I have been taught by my father since I was a child, and hope to serve the court and Your Majesty."

Feng Cong turned to look at Yuan Tang, his eyes were frighteningly sharp, Yuan Tang knew that he would be unhappy, but he had to say that he avoided Feng Cong's gaze and said, "I really can't be qualified for the position of guarding the right army. He raised his head slightly, his eyes flicked in the direction of the prince, "But I still want to be loyal to His Majesty, make contributions to the Great Xia, and fulfill my father's ambition."

The emperor nodded slowly and said, "Okay, as long as you have ambition."

At this time, the prince said: "My son has a request. My father cherishes talents like General Yuan, and my son is also of one mind with my father. I want to ask my father to let General Yuan enter the East Palace as the guard of the East Palace."

The emperor looked at his son and hesitated for a moment, then quickly said: "The prince is deeply in my heart."

Withdrawing from the meeting hall, Feng Cong walked in front, Yuan Tang followed closely, Feng Cong walked faster and faster, and the little servant who caused trouble for the two of them almost couldn't catch up.

After getting into the carriage, Feng Cong leaned against the wall of the carriage to rest his mind, and the carriage went straight to the Prince Qi Palace newly bestowed by the emperor.

The wheel rolled over the stones and bumped a bit, Yuan Tang intentionally groaned.

Feng Cong immediately opened his eyes, stretched out his long arms to support the man, but saw Yuan Tang smiling at him, Feng Cong was about to let go, Yuan Tang rushed over and said, "Let's talk now, we'll get to the place later There must be too many people, so it’s hard to talk anymore.”

Feng Cong was obviously angry, and his face turned cold, but Yuan Tang frowned when he talked to him, looking in a bad mood.Yuan Tang himself was also beating drums in his heart. He didn't discuss it with Feng Cong beforehand, so it was natural for Feng Cong to be angry.

He was waiting for Feng Cong's questioning, but Feng Cong smiled with the corners of his mouth pulled up, and looked at him with folded arms, as if waiting for him to confess himself.

Yuan Tang sighed inwardly, and said, "I think third brother's concerns are justified."

He told Feng Cong what he had analyzed in his heart. Feng Cong must also be aware of their situation in the capital, but they still cannot be reversed emotionally.

"It makes sense and you don't need to go to the East Palace." Feng Cong said.

"Why don't you need it? I'm the most suitable person." Yuan Tang said, "If you get close to the crown prince, His Majesty may become suspicious again."

"When did he have no doubts, am I afraid that he will be suspicious?"

"But I'm afraid."

Feng Cong was startled, and Yuan Tang continued, "This is not Ji Yang. We have no soldiers and horses, and we have no support in the court. Although His Majesty wants to use you, it is impossible for him to trust you and me."

Feng Cong's eyes softened, and finally sighed: "I didn't think it through, I knew I wouldn't let you come back together."

"Staying in Jiyang will only make me more afraid. You don't like the crown prince. I can help you contact the East Palace with news from the East Palace. Let's advance and retreat together. Don't be angry."

Feng Cong was a little annoyed, "I..." He said half helplessly, "I'm not angry."

Yuan Tang smiled at him and said, "As long as you don't get angry."

Feng Cong won't be really angry with Yuantang, but it's hard to let go of his guard. He lost his dearest parents in Xiangjing. With Yuan Tang's smile, the raging fire in his heart gradually returned to peace and tranquility.