Two days later, Yun Zheng led his team and slowly arrived at Jishan County.
Upon learning that Yun Zheng and his men were coming, although Empress Xu was extremely reluctant, she still sent Lu Cheng, the Left Vice Minister of Rites, to go out of the city with several officials and followers to welcome them.
"I am Lu Cheng, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and I respectfully welcome the prince, princess, and all the ladies!"
Lu Cheng bowed respectfully to Yun Zheng.
Yun Zheng looked Lu Cheng up and down and said, "Master Lu looks familiar to me, doesn't he?"
Lu Cheng's face froze slightly, and he smiled apologetically, "Your Majesty has a good memory. When Your Majesty and Princess Jiayao got married in Sifang County, I also went out of the city with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to welcome Your Majesty..."
At that time, Lu Cheng was not yet the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.
However, he also witnessed Yun Zheng beating Cui Wenjing in public.
Yun Zheng’s power is now even greater than it was back then.
He didn't dare to follow the example of Cui Wenjing.
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...
Look at what happened to Cui Wenjing!
The grass on the grave is half a foot high!
Although Cui Wenjing’s death had no direct relationship with Yun Zheng, he did not dare to provoke Yun Zheng.
Otherwise, in two years, the grass on his grave will grow half a meter high.
"No wonder you look familiar to me!"
Yun Zheng laughed and asked, "Why are only you few here to welcome me?"
Lu Cheng quickly apologized with a smile: "Your Majesty, the emperor will be enthroned at Jishan the day after tomorrow, and there are many things to do right now. The other adults are really unable to spare the time, so..."
“No, no!”
Yun Zheng interrupted Lu Cheng and said, "What I mean is, why don't you bring troops to welcome me? This is a good opportunity to capture me and my family in one fell swoop!"
Lu Cheng's face changed, and he forced a smile. "Your Highness, you are joking. Your Highness is the greatest contributor to my great cause. If anyone dares to touch Your Highness, I and my colleagues will be the first to disagree!"
“Yes, yes…”
"Lord Lu is right."
"Your Majesty, please do not listen to slanderous words..."
The others followed suit, their eyes involuntarily sweeping over the army behind Yun Zheng.
The number of soldiers and horses that Yun Zheng brought with him on this trip definitely exceeded the number of his personal guards.
However, even so, none of these people dared to say anything bad about Yun Zheng.
It is not for them to question whether this is an overstep.
If anyone wants to question someone, it should be the emperor or other senior officials accompanying him.
They just came here to greet Yun Zheng as ordered.
As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. As long as they don't take the initiative to provoke Yun Zheng, Yun Zheng will not cause trouble for these small officials, right?
If Yun Zheng wanted to cause trouble, he should have gone after Xu Shifu.
"Really?"
Yun Zheng glanced at everyone with a half-smile, "But why do I feel that my father wants to capture me and my family in one fell swoop? Could it be that my father believed the slander of some villains?"
calumny?
Hearing Yun Zheng's words, several people's eyelids suddenly jumped.
Clear out the emperor's side?
Yun Zheng wouldn't want to do this again, right?
Almost in an instant, everyone thought of Xu Shifu.
The last time Yun Zheng was trying to purge the court of corrupt officials, he directly named Xu Shifu.
This time, Xu Shifu was right in front of him!
Could it be that Yun Zheng wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of Xu Shifu?
You know what, it seems possible.
As the prince's most loyal supporter, Yun Zheng definitely wants to eliminate Xu Shifu.
It seems that Xu Shifu is going to be in trouble this time!
"Your Majesty is joking."
Lu Cheng smiled again, "Your Majesty's Fengshan ceremony is also a recognition of the prince's achievements. Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and he should not do such a thing..."
Anyway, he protected the emperor!
As for whether the emperor was bewitched by Xu Shifu, it depends on what Yun Zheng thinks.
Lu Cheng secretly made up his mind that during the Fengshan ceremony, he must draw a clear line between himself and Xu Shifu.
Otherwise, you will become an innocent victim of the disaster.
There is a high probability that something will happen during this Fengshan ceremony.
Anyway, these small officials just need to watch the fun and should not take sides or get involved at any time. Otherwise, if something happens that cannot be resolved, they will definitely be the first to be sold out!
"Okay! Then I will trust you for now."
Yun Zheng smiled, "Okay, let's go into the city first! We are exhausted from the long journey and need a good rest!"
“Yes, yes!”
Lu Cheng nodded repeatedly, "I have already arranged accommodation for the prince and everyone else."
"Um."
Yun Zheng nodded and smiled, then asked, "Then how should I arrange these personal guards?"
It’s finally here!
Lu Cheng's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the biggest trouble was coming.
Lu Cheng felt bitter in his heart and said cautiously: "The camp area in Jishan County is limited. It is almost full to accommodate the Yulin Guards. It is really impossible to arrange so many cavalry. Please bring 300 guards into the city, and the rest of the troops will stay outside the city for the time being..."
Before Lu Cheng finished speaking, he suddenly felt a chill on his neck.
Lu Cheng's voice suddenly stopped and he avoided Yun Zheng's gaze in panic.
"It seems that I have really come to venture into a dangerous place!"
Yun Zheng suppressed the coldness in his eyes and said, "Lord Lu, tell me, I have fought bravely for the great cause, but why are there always treacherous villains who want to murder me? Can't they tolerate me?"
Lu Cheng didn't dare to respond, nor could he respond.
If he answered the question, he might get into trouble with Yun Zheng.
At this time, don't say anything, pretending to be stupid is the best option.
Lu Cheng looked at Yun Zheng bitterly, as if to say "I'm helpless too".
If Yun Zheng wants to cause trouble, then go and cause trouble for Xu Shifu!
Don't bother them!
They couldn't stand Yun Zheng's torment.
"never mind!"
Yun Zheng sighed softly, "I will not embarrass you! This matter is definitely not something you, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, can decide!"
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty."
A smile suddenly appeared on Lu Cheng's face.
Not to mention, as long as you don't provoke him, the Sixth Prince is quite reasonable.
Yun Zheng hesitated for a moment, then asked, "On the way to Jishan, I heard someone say that my father seemed to have gone to Daci Temple?"
"yes!"
Lu Cheng replied honestly: "The emperor has decided to go to Daci Temple to fast for three days before the Fengshan ceremony to show his respect for God."
"How many people are protecting our father?" Yun Zheng asked again.
When Lu Cheng heard this, his eyelids suddenly jumped.
Why is he asking this?
Could it be that he wants to lead his troops to capture the emperor?
Military remonstrance?
In an instant, Lu Cheng became nervous.
"I'm not sure."
Lu Cheng replied cautiously: "Your Majesty's safety is the responsibility of Duke Rong and Commander Zhou! This is a top secret matter, and I dare not and cannot ask more questions."
Yun Zheng was silent for a moment, then asked, "Who is in charge of affairs in the city now?"
"It's the Queen and Lord Xu."
Lu Cheng answered, feeling even more confused.
What does the Sixth Prince want to do?
Listening to Lu Cheng's words, Yun Zheng fell into deep thought again.
Lu Cheng and several minor officials who were accompanying him glanced at each other secretly, and saw deep doubts in each other's eyes.
“No wonder!”
Yun Zheng suddenly realized, "It seems that they want to take advantage of my father's absence to deal with me! If a tiger doesn't show its might, do they think I'm a sick cat?"
Lu Cheng thought to himself that something was wrong and did not dare to respond.
"Someone come!"
Yun Zheng said in a low voice: "Order Pang Jinjiu to lead 20,000 elite cavalry to Beilu Pass immediately and be ready to be dispatched by me at any time!"
"yes!"
The messenger shouted in response...
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