Chapter 136: Road to Beijing (2)

The news that the prince left Xiangyi quietly did not spread until dawn. The people who gathered around the palace to see the prince off were disappointed and moved. The prince left quietly after eight years. Just as he came here quietly, he gave everyone

He left behind a stable and prosperous place, but did not give everyone a chance to express his gratitude.

When Meng Tao returned home, he saw his wife Guihua wiping her tears while holding her child in her arms. In the past two years, the palace had abolished the palace maids, but Guihua stayed. The prince acted as a matchmaker and married Meng Tao. She still stayed in the palace to help take care of the inner courtyard.

This time the prince returned to the capital and kept both of them behind.

"Ms. sir, the second master is gone?" Guihua asked. The people in the mansion received the order yesterday, and no one was allowed to leave the house to see him off, so as not to disturb the neighbors.

"Let's go, we should have arrived at Gongzhou Fucheng now." Meng Tao took off his knife and hung it on the wall. This knife was one of the two knives that Cheng Xishou gave to the prince during the Chinese New Year.

"Oh, if the child hadn't been young, I really wanted to follow the second master back to Beijing..." Osmanthus sighed and started sobbing again. It can be said that she watched the prince grow up. Although they are master and servant, they are like siblings.

"Osmanthus, don't cry. We will never forget the kindness of the second master. Besides, the second master said repeatedly before he left that we are the old people around him. He asked us to stay because he wanted us to help him take care of this place. The responsibility is equally important.

, let's not betray the prince's trust!" Meng Tao has now been promoted to the second manager of Nanfu. He sat down to comfort his wife, but his own eye circles were red.

"Well, I understand this too, but I just feel uncomfortable mentally!" Osmanthus murmured leaning on her husband's shoulder...

Meng Tao's family is not the only one who is suffering in the mansion. People in the mansion are still coming in and out, but without the presence of the prince, everything seems to have lost its vitality. Whenever the gatekeeper Lao Zhang hears the sound of horse hooves, he will rush out to take a look.

I hope to see the prince’s childish smiling face appear before my eyes again...

Several elders from the inner courtyard were vigorously sweeping the dead leaves on the ground with their brooms, as if they wanted to sweep away all the depression in their hearts. The prince had consulted their opinions before leaving, and decided to stay here.

It is better to follow him back to the capital. They know that they are old and frail. Even if they return to the palace, they will go to the almshouse. Instead of waiting for death in that lifeless place, it is better to stay here and be at ease, but without the prince.

The courtyard suddenly became deserted.

"You guys can do it later. The second master told me before he left that he left money for everyone, so that you can go home and choose an honest and kind child from your relatives to take him and raise him and enjoy family happiness. The younger ones can be raised in the family.

If you are studying in a free school in Fuzhong, those who are older can study in Fuzhong.

I arranged something to do, and you can come to me to pay at any time!" Jian Xi and Huang Jingchen both returned to Beijing, and Fengxi was left in charge of the inner palace. In fact, he was an eye left by Zhao Tong. After all, he was here

If a fire breaks out in the backyard of our base, the damage will be too great.

"Your Majesty is still thinking about us useless people, how can we repay such a great kindness!" Several young Huangmen knelt down to the south with tears in their eyes and said. Adopting children is the exclusive preserve of those rich and powerful chamberlains.

The people at the bottom didn't even dare to think about it, but the prince helped them realize their wish.

"Master Xi, the mission is completed!" At this time, several guards came in and said.

"We have no losses, right?" Fengxi asked.

"Everything was carried out according to the prince's arrangements. Our people were unscathed and all hidden piles were found to be cleared!"

"Well, very good, you have worked hard, go down and rest!" Fengxi nodded and said. When the prince returned to the capital, he selected ten people from the guards to stay with him as assistants. Before leaving, he left an order to secretly eliminate all hostile forces.

eyeliner.

"Second Master, I hope you can return to Beijing smoothly!" Fengxi murmured to himself, looking south. It can be said that the road is full of murderous intent.

In Beifuzhong, the loud wake-up call sounded, and the daily training life of the Guards began again. If five hundred people were brought into Beijing, many people would not be able to sleep well, and the emperor would not agree. In order to reduce the number of

Please give it some thought and decide to bring fifty guards back to Beijing to serve as your personal followers.

Hehuyuan and Yidu's personal guards appear as guards of honor when traveling and as handymen in the mansion. Their combat power and firearms are enough to cope with the complex situation in the capital. In addition to continuing to strengthen training, those who remain behind are now also

Undertake the military training tasks of Fuzhong bankers and volunteers, and train and select reserve soldiers.

Now that the commercial bank has been reorganized, it can still maintain normal operations without the prince. However, Zheng Shou has more things to do. He has to take care of the remaining personnel of the palace. Zheng Lu has led the selected personnel from the palace to return first.

Go to Jingzhong Daqian Station to take over the new palace in Jingzhong, and will stay as the housekeeper to handle the affairs of Jingzhong.

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It is one hundred and fifty miles from Xiangyi to Kaifeng, and can be reached regardless of floods or droughts. Now is the time when the autumn tax arrives in Beijing. The ships transporting grain in the Bianhe River are constantly coming and going, which often leads to congestion. For safety, Zhao Tao chose the land route. After all, in

It’s not as safe as being down on the ground on the water. Song Dynasty

After many years of renovation and construction, the official roads have become very developed. The main roads leading to the capital are even more spacious and convenient, and the roads are maintained by specialized soldiers sent by the respective prefectures and counties. In order to facilitate the people going in to avoid the harsh sun, the roads

Pines and willows are planted on both sides, which is still very considerate.

The convoy of horses and horses that Zhao Zi went to Beijing was said to be quite small. Three of the five large vehicles were occupied, one was his special car, one was occupied by Huang Jingchen and He Qufei, and the other was occupied by the palace maid and Zhao Yu who were accompanying him.

The cook and others took the ride, and the others had already arranged to enter the capital in batches. The other two carts were filled with gifts and pocket money prepared by him, and one was filled with ammunition. The accompanying guards were all on horseback, and there were two

Ten guards and a team of fifty personal guards.

The decree only called him to Beijing, but did not specify a time, so there was plenty of time, and he did not have to rush. He just walked slowly on the road. At noon, he just found a small shop on the roadside to pick up tips. He traveled more than 40 miles and in the afternoon

At the end of the day, they entered the boundary of Yongqiu.

"Jianxi, was this Yongqiu once a fiefdom of Cao Zhi?" Zhao Tong took a nap and ate something. Now he was in good spirits, remembering such a thing.

"Second Master, here you go, there is Cao Zhi's grave here. Are you interested in going to see it?" Jianxi replied.

"Okay, tell them to stop the car and go to the post house to arrange food and accommodation. I'll go and have a look on horseback!" Zhao Tong ordered.

After parking the car, Zhao Tong came down to see that the guards had set up a cordon. The boys were now wearing new clothes, wearing Ma Jun's yellow silk cotton jackets, white silk stockings and trousers, and violet on their heads.

headscarf, waist is made of silk

Silk, with eight hemp shoes on his feet, a black cloak, a saber on his waist, a water bottle and a gun bag hanging on the saddle, and of course a gun jacket wrapped around the gun. Although it doesn't look as pleasing to the eye as the military uniform he designed, it can

Very energetic too.

"Zhao Xin, you take the guards with me. Zhao Zhong, take the guards to protect the vehicle and go to the post house to arrange food and accommodation. I'll go see the scenery!" Zhao Tong ordered.

"Your Majesty, do you mind taking us two old men with you?" He Qufei and Huang Jingchen couldn't hold it in any longer and wanted to go with them.

"Okay, there are more people and it will be lively, but I'm going on horseback, can you do it?" Zhao Tong said with a smile.

"Haha, Your Majesty, although we are old, we can still get on the horse, don't worry!" He Qufei said with a smile.

After a while, the pommel horse was ready. Zhao Tong got on the horse, and the two old men got on the horse with the help of the guards. Gao Chong was unwilling to follow the brigade to the post house. Zhao Xin took the guards with him.

They all wore soap-colored clothes and trousers, carried swords with both hands behind their backs, and hid pistols under their armpits. They also carried long guns on their horses. They were all double-gun generals. Even if there were more than a hundred people, they wouldn't be able to kill them.

Cao Zhi's graveyard was not far away. They arrived on horseback in less than two-quarters of an hour. There was Cao Zhi's graveyard on a mound next to a forest. There were no above-ground buildings such as sacrificial halls around. There was only a white marble stone standing there ten times the size, writing a letter to Wei.

"Cao Zhi's Tomb", Zhao Tong dismounted from his saddle and stood at the tomb

Before, I can't help but think of all kinds of things in his life. When he was a boy, he was proficient in singing, singing and dancing, and was good at fencing. He was "good at all the arts in the world."

At the age of twenty, he was granted the title of Marquis of Pingyuan, and three years later, he was granted the title of Marquis of Linzi, which can be described as a young man's pride.

"Your Majesty, do you know Cao Zijian's seven-step poem?" Since it was a last-minute idea and he didn't buy any incense or candles, Zhao Tong collected earth as a stove and used branches instead of incense. He bowed twice and He Qufei looked interesting and asked with a smile.

"The beans are boiled and made into soup, and the black soy sauce is drained to make juice. The bean sprouts are burning under the cauldron, and the beans are weeping in the cauldron. They are from the same root, so why fry them in such a hurry." Zhao Tong immediately chanted.

"Well, very good. Your Majesty, does he know why he ended up writing a poem in seven steps?" He Qufei nodded and asked again.

"I only know one thing or two. He and his brother Cao Pi failed in the fight for the throne and was forced by Cao Pi. Please ask the teacher to explain in detail!" Zhao Tong knew that he was not a 'teacher' and was willing to listen to his opinion.

"Okay, Cao Cao had twenty-five sons, but he loved his youngest son Cao Chong the most, but he died young at the age of thirteen. His sons advised him to mourn, but Cao Cao said: He died, it was your luck..." He Qu

Not to mention what happened that year, Mrs. Bian gave birth to four sons for Cao Cao: Pi, Zhi, Zhang, Xiong, Cao Pi. Cao Zhi began to compete for the throne very early.

Cao Zhi has a simple nature and does not care about his majesty. His horse and horse costumes are not gorgeous. Every time he comes to see you, he answers questions. His ambition and talents are extraordinary, and he is especially favored by Cao Cao. In the dispute between brothers, Cao Zhi had the upper hand in the early years, but he almost came close several times.

He was appointed as the prince by Cao Cao. However, Cao Zhi acted willfully and drank

He drank too much, but Cao Pi used his skills to control it. He was pretentious and good at using various means to serve Cao Cao and whitewash himself. Cao Cao was also worried about repeating Yuan Shao's mistake of abandoning the elder and establishing the younger and causing trouble, so he decided to make Cao Pi his heir apparent as compensation.

, increased Cao Zhi's fiefdom from 5,000 households to 10,000 households.

Cao Cao, who was suspicious and repetitive, once gave Cao Zhi a chance to show off. But then he made two mistakes. He took a car and walked on the Chi Road without authorization, and also opened the Sima Gate to leave the palace. This was a serious transgression. Cao Cao was furious and said, "Zhi Chong"

After the Battle of Chibi, Cao Ren, who was stationed in Xiangyang, was besieged by Guan Yu. Cao Cao appointed Cao Zhi as Zhonglang General and led troops to rescue him. However, Cao Zhi was drunk and could not perform his mission. Cao Zhi completely fell out of favor.

Cao Cao was a ruthless politician. For Cao Pi's sake, he began to cut off Cao Zhi's wings - killing his adviser Yang Xiu, killing his father-in-law Cui Yan, and killing his wife Cui Shi. But the greater crisis came from his brother Cao Pi's death in Han Dynasty.

After proclaiming himself emperor, Cao Zhi

As former rivals and potential dangers, Cao Pi and his son were deeply wary of him. Cao Zhi's life went from high to low - he was falsely accused, demoted, and transferred to multiple fiefdoms. From then on, he began his 12-year "suffering"
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