Chapter 486: The bandits are hiding in the dark, watching the chaos

Chapter 486: The bandits are hiding in the dark, watching the chaos

Chapter 486: The bandits are hiding in the dark, watching the chaos

"Involved?"

When Zhu Di said this, Lu Yunyi's pupils contracted, his body stiffened a little, and his pace slowed down involuntarily.

But for no reason, I felt a surge of joy in my heart.

What he had wanted before was to pull people like the King of Yan into it, share a piece of the pie, and make more friends.

There are also some powerful and unscrupulous people standing behind the business, which can reduce a lot of covetousness.

But unfortunately, the military generals and ministers in the court colluded with the princes of the border towns, which was a serious crime that could not be ignored.

So he never took the initiative to extend an olive branch.

But unexpectedly, King Yan came to visit today.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yunyi quickly made a decision:
“Your Highness, Prince of Yan, although I am in charge of this matter, it is not my own business, but belongs to the court.

If the Prince of Yan can obtain the consent of His Majesty or His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I will certainly comply."

Prince of Yan Zhu Di laughed. He understood and knew the outcome of the matter.

"General Lu is indeed a great talent for the country. If General Lu goes to Daning, he can come to Beiping when he has nothing to do and drink good wine with me."

"Being respectful is worse than obeying orders."

Lu Yunyi had a calm expression and spoke lightly, then made a gesture of invitation, indicating that Zhu Di should go in first.

Zhu Di was not polite either. He waved his sleeves, stepped over the threshold with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, and entered the side hall with an astonishing momentum.

When he entered, all the generals in the side hall and the staff of the Governor's Office could clearly feel the changes in Zhu Di.

From his previous gloomy face to his current rosy face, it is obvious that he is very happy.

The people in the side hall were confused and didn't understand what was going on.

But when they saw the people following behind them, they couldn't help but laugh, and the haze in their hearts seemed to be dispelled a little.

Especially Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao, who was sitting near the top.

I was very depressed. I couldn't convince these stubborn people.
But now seeing Lu Yunyi coming,
His eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly raised his hand to greet:

"Yun Yi, this way!"

Hearing the call, Lu Yunyi quickly glanced across the side hall and found that it was no different from an ordinary military meeting.

In the middle is a huge sand table with red and blue chess pieces placed on it.

There was also a huge map on the side, with the two military towns of Peking and Xi'an marked on it, as well as some complicated arrows, which represented the marching direction and food routes.

Everyone in the room gathered at a huge long table, standing on both sides.

He saw many familiar faces in the blink of an eye.

Prince Zhu of Jin, Duke of Cao Li Jinglong, Duke of Wei Xu Huizu, Duke of Kaiguo Chang Sheng, Marquis of Quanning Sun Ke, Governor Geng Zhong and several assistants.

But when he saw the people on the other side of the table, he couldn't help but slow down his pace a little.

Duke of Shen Deng Zhen, Marquis of Nanxiong Zhao Yong, Marquis of Pingliang Fei Ju, Marquis of Ji'an Lu Zhongheng, Marquis of Jining Gu Jing, Marquis of Jinghai Wu Zhong, and Guo Zhen who was about to inherit the title.

The two parties sat opposite each other, and there was a depressing atmosphere in the room.

Although there were three dukes on Li Jinglong's side, their momentum was obviously inferior to that of the other side.

This is because, whether it is Zhao Yong, Fei Ju or Lu Zhongheng, they were all conferred titles in the third year of Hongwu and are veterans in the army.

Pingliang Hou Fei Ju and Ji'an Hou Lu Zhongheng were also among the Twenty-Four Generals of Huaixi.

Needless to say, Zhao Yong is the number one in the navy.

They have held military power for thirty years and are considered to be the most powerful men in the army.

There are only four civil and military officials in the entire Ming Dynasty who can suppress them.

Duke of Song Feng Sheng, Duke of Han Li Shanchang, Duke of Xin Tang He, and Duke of Ying Fu Youde.

When Lu Yunyi saw them, he couldn't help but feel that he was a head shorter than them.

He paused, sighed softly, and stepped in. He bowed to everyone present, and finally sat down at the last seat next to Li Jinglong.

Even though he had already sat in the corner, many eyes were still cast at him.

Deng Zhen, the Duke of Shen, was the first to laugh heartily and said jokingly:
"My niece misses you day and night and is worried about you. When are you going to see her?"

The sudden teasing not only failed to ease the atmosphere in the room, but made it even more tense, as if water was about to drip out.

Lu Yunyi hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said:
"Reporting to Lord Shen, we have already seen him on the day we returned to Beijing.

At that time, I was drinking with the general and others in Zuixianlou, and Miss Deng was arrested by the guards. Finally, we figured out that it was all a misunderstanding. "

"Haha, it doesn't matter if there are misunderstandings. Just talk it out. We may become a family in the future. You can do whatever you want then."

Duke Shen Deng Zhen laughed out loud, and the people sitting next to him also smiled, which was rare.

Everyone can understand the meaning of this statement. It is an attempt to win over the other party and a promise is made.

Lu Yunyi tensed up, but soon he smiled:
"How can we have a family if the Xiongnu is not destroyed? As for the love between a man and a woman, it is not appropriate at this moment. I hope Lord Shen will understand Yun Yi's sincere desire to serve his country."

The atmosphere, which had been somewhat relaxed, suddenly became solemn!
Nanxiong Marquis Zhao Yong tilted his head and looked at him with a half-smile:
"Xiongnu? After Dou Xian of the Eastern Han Dynasty defeated the Northern Xiongnu, the Xiongnu perished. Could it be that you are talking about the Southern Xiongnu?"

Almost everyone's pupils suddenly contracted and they looked at Lu Yunyi, expecting his answer.

The Xiongnu were the enemy of the entire Central Plains dynasty, and many generals present were familiar with this history.

In the 48th year of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu split into Southern Xiongnu and Northern Xiongnu.

The Southern Xiongnu surrendered to the Han Dynasty and had close relations with it. They gradually moved inland and began ethnic integration.

The Northern Huns continued to be hostile to the Han Dynasty and invaded the border from time to time.

The two are one inside and one outside.

Lu Yunyi bowed slightly, his expression unchanged, and said calmly:
"Non-my family, its heart must be different.

Whether they are Southern Huns or Northern Huns, they are all Huns.

The Northern Xiongnu were defeated, and although the Southern Xiongnu submitted to the Han Dynasty and gradually moved inland,

But during the Wei and Jin dynasties, the Five Barbarians invaded China, the Xiongnu took advantage of the situation and rose up, causing great suffering to the people on earth.

This is the rebel party holding a knife in their arms, waiting for the right moment to strike.

I am a military officer of the Ming Dynasty, and also a citizen of the Ming Dynasty.

For the common people like us, there is no difference between the Southern Xiongnu and the Northern Xiongnu, they are all enemies."

Prince Yan Zhu Di's eyes burst with deep admiration and he clenched his fists.

Good answer!
With the people of the Ming Dynasty as our foundation, we will be invincible.

Not only Zhu Di, but also Duke of Wei Xu Huizu's eyes flashed with some strangeness. He looked up and down at Lu Yunyi with admiration in his eyes.

Even Fei Ju and Lu Zhongheng looked appreciative.

I had only heard of him before, but had never seen him.

Seeing him today, he is even more famous than his reputation.

Then, a deep sense of regret emerged in their hearts. Such a good seedling was not under their command.
It is a pity that they are confronting each other because of their different positions.

Nanxiong Marquis Zhao Yong did not speak again. He just nodded slightly and looked at Jin Wang Zhu Gang and Yan Wang Zhu Di who were sitting at the front of the long table, signaling them to continue.

After King Jin spoke, the atmosphere in the room became noticeably more relaxed.
But obviously, everyone was a little absent-minded.

Li Jinglong also noticed this. He turned his eyes away from the complicated numbers on the military newspaper documents.

He looked around blankly.

Huh? What happened?
He was still puzzled until the meeting ended hastily.

When all the dukes and marquises stood up and left one after another,
He finally had time to jump to Lu Yunyi's side and asked in a low voice:

"What's wrong? Why do they seem distracted?"

"It's okay, go play."

Li Jinglong quickly pulled himself out of this state of bewilderment and moved closer excitedly.

"Yun Yi, can you take me with you on this profitable business?

I also saw tricycles and bicycles, and they are indeed the best they can be and much more convenient than horse-drawn carriages.

But that thing was too cheap. If the imperial court sold it, it might be bought for only two or three coins. At that time, the business of the carriage and horse business would be difficult.
Li Jinglong rubbed his hands a little embarrassedly:

"Look, my family is big and prosperous. It costs a lot of money every month to raise my children and take care of them. If the business of the carriage and horse business is cut off, I will have to live a tight life."

Lu Yunyi was feeling a bit depressed before, and he was thinking about fighting against the enemy.

But now hearing him say this, I suddenly laughed, and felt that being heartless was also good, and not feeling the court struggles.

“The King of Yan just told me that he also wants to participate in this matter. Although this is my proposal, it is still the business of the court.

Duke Cao should ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince whether he can participate in it.

If I agree to you today, by the time those dukes realize what's going on tomorrow, I don't know how many of them will come knocking on my door."

Seeing that he refused so straightforwardly, Li Jinglong was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted and nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, yes, yes. If there are too many people sharing the money, the voices will be more mixed, and it might just turn into a mess. It's better to have fewer people."

Obviously, Li Jinglong has already treated this matter as his own business.

In his opinion, there was no way that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty would not agree to his participation in the business.

Lu Yunyi was not so optimistic. On the list given by the Prince's Mansion, there were only five or six people in the initial stage, all of whom were big figures who could have a huge impact on the capital.

With them around, this matter can be carried out smoothly.

Although Duke Cao, who was beside him, held an important position, he was still young and could not command the support of the people, so the help he could provide was limited.

It is not certain whether the palace will agree or not.

After thinking about it carefully, Lu Yunyi reminded: "Even if you can't participate in the business of the company, you can also do related supporting work, which can also make money and have the same influence.

For example, they would go to the countryside to collect silkworms, fruits and vegetables by horse and carriage and transport them.

Or, doing some long-distance business is profitable and can win people's hearts."

Li Jinglong was stunned: "Aren't we going to use bicycles and tricycles to connect?"

Lu Yunyi pursed his lips and reminded earnestly:
"Duke Cao, tricycles and bicycles are just an excuse.

As long as the stall can be set up, what’s the difference between using a tricycle and a horse-drawn carriage?

They all transport things from the village to the city. Compared with the huge profits, the increased costs are nothing.

Moreover, it will take at least one or two years for tricycles and bicycles to be widely used.

The number of horse-drawn carriages will gradually decrease over the next one or two years, rather than disappearing all of a sudden."

Having said this, Lu Yunyi made an exaggerated gesture, moving his hand from his chest to the top of his head, with his palm facing the sky.

Li Jinglong understood, excitement welled up on his face, he nodded repeatedly and made the same gesture, and also dubbed it affectionately.

"Shh!"

Then he burst into laughter.
"Yun Yi, have you seen those women?"

Lu Yunyi looked a little embarrassed and nodded slightly:

"I have already seen them. There are too many people. I plan to make them all maids."

Li Jinglong waved his hand, not caring at all: "The person has been given to you, you can do whatever you want with him."

"By the way, did you take the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician on time?"

"It's only been one day, why are you urging me so hard? It won't hurt to eat one day less."

"I need to eat." Li Jinglong lowered his voice:

"The imperial physician prescribed a few warming and nourishing prescriptions for a friend of mine. He now feels warm here, and it's very effective."

As he spoke, he held his dantian area and a red glow appeared on his face.

Lu Yunyi looked him up and down and said jokingly:
"Liu Heiying's friend also has a good recipe. You can ask him for your friend. It is very effective.

When he left Beijing last year, he was still very sick, and after a year of warming up, guess what happened. "

"What's going on? What's going on?"

Li Jinglong felt itchy and his eyes were glowing red!

"Deeply rooted, strong and profound."

Li Jinglong suddenly held his breath and spoke with a stutter.

"Really? Yes. What is the recipe?"

"Liuwei Dihuang Pills."

Liuwei Dihuang Wan? Such a strange name.

However, Li Jinglong still took note of it secretly, kept repeating it in his mouth, and then patted Lu Yunyi on the shoulder:

"Thank you, Yun Yi. I will ask tomorrow."

Lu Yunyi looked at him and asked solemnly: "Who is that friend of yours that you care so much about?"

"Uh, a good friend, I've known him for many years." Li Jinglong quickly changed the subject:

"Yun Yi, do you think we can win this Northern Expedition? How about I go with you?"

"You're going too? Be careful not to tire yourself out."

Li Jinglong patted his chest and said, "I'm in good shape, no problem."

"Then go ahead, you're guaranteed to win."

"Okay! I feel relieved after hearing your words." Li Jinglong was so excited that he almost jumped up
The scene of the two people's heated communication was seen by some people, who felt uncomfortable.

Nanxiong Marquis Zhao Yong and Ji'an Marquis Lu Zhongheng walked behind, looking at everything in front of them with their eyes narrowed.

Lawrence Lu asked, “What are they talking about? So happy?”

Zhao Yong grinned:

"How should I know? But Jiujiang is very progressive, and he has a thoughtful demeanor when dealing with people. He is neither arrogant nor impatient, and he can chat with anyone."

Lawrence Lu’s eye sockets were deep, and the corners of his mouth twitched:
"He is far worse than Siben. Besides, being sociable is not a good thing.
He gets along well with civil officials and hangs out with military commanders. Sooner or later, he will follow in his father's footsteps."

Zhao Yong glanced at him and snorted:
"It's not enough to happen once, but you want to do it a second time? Do you really think the Jinyiwei are blind?"

Lu Zhongheng chuckled: "How can the Jinyiwei be so capable? Two capable generals under Mao Xiang, Jiang Li, died in the north. I don't know who did it.

Deng Ming has also left, and the newcomer Ma Yi has some skills, but it is far from enough. "

"Oh? The person has been identified? Is it Ma Yi?" A strange look flashed in Zhao Yong's eyes.

Lawrence Lu nodded: “It’s Ma Yi. Deng Ming has been in Jinyiwei for so many years, so he can always leave some people behind, and some news can’t be concealed.”

Zhao Yong smiled and said, "What a pity, Deng Ming. He lost his job because of his daughter."

"It's just an excuse. He has long wanted to stop being in the Imperial Guards, so it's possible that he took the opportunity to withdraw.

By the way, he finally found out something.

Jiang Li might have been killed by Lan Yu, and the Heavenly Punishment was handled by Mu Ying, and he might have been the one who did it. "

Lu Zhongheng raised his chin and pointed at Lu Yunyi who was standing in front of him with Li Jinglong.

"Him?" Zhao Yong narrowed his eyes, and a dangerous light flashed in his pupils!
"Yes, have you seen the documents about his marches and battles?
Everything is considered carefully, and five thousand people can be played, so killing one or two people is nothing. " Lawrence Lu curled his lips, and fear flashed in his eyes.

Zhao Yong's expression became serious: "This is a reason, and we need to investigate this matter further.

Some people are watching me closely now, and I also have to take care of the Northern Expedition. You and Fei Ju need to pay more attention to some things, and I can't spare the time."

"Northern Expedition." Lawrence Lu took a breath hesitantly:
"It's a strategy to lure the tiger away from the mountain. Such a victory is so tempting. If we refuse, the people below will be furious."

Zhao Yong smiled and said, "It's okay. I'm under surveillance in the capital and I can't command the army.
It would be better to leave the capital, where there is a vast world and much to do. It would be a good thing and it would be easier to do things.

After I leave, you must not take it lightly. If you have any questions, consult with Han Guogong. He is very shrewd, so listen to his advice."

Lawrence Lu nodded: “I understand, let’s go to the banquet first and meet Mu Ying. Speaking of which, I haven’t seen her for a few years.”

"Is Fei Ju coming tonight?" Zhao Yong asked for no reason.

Lawrence Lu shook his head with some emotion:
"He said he was not feeling well and would not come."

Zhao Yong was filled with emotion and thoughts:

"We conquered Dali together seven years ago, but now we have become enemies due to some strange combination of circumstances. How can we meet again?
It’s still not necessarily good.”

(End of this chapter)