"It's too much!" With a bang, the tea on the table was shaken and flew away. Lan Yu's face turned red and she walked back and forth around the room.

In the secret room, four people sat around, three of whom were Cao Zhen, the commander of the vanguard of the government army, Zhuang Cheng, the commander of the Linjiang Guard of the army, and Sun Rang, the commander of the Linjiang Guard. Another scholar wearing a square scarf and two beards said carefully: "Gong Liang calms his anger."

Lan Yu said, "Stop the anger?! How can I calm my anger? Today is a great day for me to celebrate my achievements. Emperor, how did he treat me, he did not give me any face, and even forced the old master to death on the spot. This is to point out the mulberry and scold the locust, this is to shake the tiger. He wants to give me some color."

The essay man named Hu said: "Today, the emperor celebrates your merits. Liang Duke is a little proud. From entering the city to the banquet, Liang Duke's actions may be quite taboo to the emperor."

Lan Yu slapped the table and said, "Besides Xu Da and my brother-in-law, there are a few generals in the Ming Dynasty. Feng Sheng and Yongfu, Wang Bi are just a knife and axe player, and Old Fu can barely count as half of them. Mu Ying is good, but the emperor put him in Yunnan. If I hadn't been for the Ming Dynasty's battles in the past few years, how could these people enjoy singing and dancing in this capital? The two years ago, and the man from Juyongguan did not allow me to enter the pass, but I was just a momentary energetic, but the emperor canceled the promised ceremony for prisoners. He also changed my title from Liang to Liang. The difference in this word is far from glory. Is my credit worth less than a small Guanzhan? Today's ceremony is worthy, and it has been two years late."

The essay scholar Hu said with a sigh: "Only for the current plan, Liang Gong might as well submit a memorial immediately, resign as a general, hand over the seal, keep a low profile, or be able to return to his hometown to be a rich man."

Lan Yu stopped in front of the desk and said, "The rich man? Like Tang He, he drooled and begged the emperor to show mercy? Or was he forced his family to die like the old master?" As he said that, he sat on the chair of the Grand Master.

Sun Rang, who was given wine from the emperor in the hall during the day, stood up and said, "This is not possible, and that is not possible. It is better to turn around if you shrank your head and stretched your head. My Sun Rang's life was given by Gong Liang. Whether to do it or not, I will wait for your Gong Liang to say something."

Lan Yu said: "Sit down for me, it's not your turn to talk. Gongjun, why don't you tell me what the situation is now?" Sun Rang sat down angrily.

This man with a mustache called Gongjun is the chief strategist of Lan Yushufu, named Cheng Ming Shimei, known as "Sai Zhongde". He has been compared to the famous strategist of "Cheng Yu" during the Three Kingdoms. Cheng Shimei touched his beard and said, "Mr. Liang wants to listen to the truth, but wants to listen to lies."

Lan Yu said: "Mong Jun has something to say, why are you still trying to keep it at this time? Of course, it's to tell the truth."

Cheng Shimei said: "The current situation in the court is very unfavorable to Liang Gong. A month ago, Liang Gong wrote a letter to summon local natives in Jianchang to conquer Duogan Baiyi nearby (the Yellow River source area of ​​Qinghai). The emperor rejected the book. Since he was appointed as the general, the emperor has always obeyed Liang Gong's memorial. This is the first time that the emperor rejected Liang Gong's memorial. Secondly, this time the pacification of Xifan is not much contribution, but why did the emperor put such a big show to welcome Liang Gong? The surface reason is that the world is pacified and there is no more war. But in the view of Shimei, this is the emperor hinting that the general should consciously return the seal of the general and return the military power. Today's Da

In the hall, the three generals Zhuang Cheng, Sun Rang and Mao Hai were too shameless. It was this matter that became the fuse forcing Fu Youde to kill. The emperor did this to make a sound. And there was one thing that Liang Gong should also pay attention to. The emperor conferred the Yulin Right Guard and the front camp of Shenji Camp to the King of Liao. There is a profound meaning in this. The princes who can fight in the court now are the two kings of Liao and Ning. The emperor can believe that they are the ones who can trust. Before Liang Gong returns to the court, he will now place these troops under the command of the King of Liao. Isn’t it foreshadowing to prevent Liang Gong from being on the way? So although the current situation is not urgent, Liang Gong should also make plans early."

After listening to Cheng Shimei's words with a gloomy face, Lan Yu knocked her fingers on the desk and slowly said, "In the opinion of Gong Jun, how should I act?"

Cheng Shimei said: "Shimei has three strategies for Duke Liang to choose. This is the worst strategy to retreat, retreat bravely, seal and give officials, and hand over military power. Learn from Duke Tang's method, keep a low profile, return home to be a rich man, and live in his old age. But with General Fu's previous lessons, this strategy is like a knife and a slaughter. I am a fish and take the initiative to seize the emperor. At that time, there will be no military power. The emperor needs a soap to take down Duke Liang." He said while observing Lan Yu's expression, he saw that when Lan Yu heard this plan, his face became even more gloomy.

Cheng Shimei said again: "Zhongce is to go, please go to Shaanxi to train troops. Once you get into the army, you can let the sea be wide and the fish leaps, and the sky is high and the birds fly. You can even use the army in your hands as capital to enfeoff Shaanxi and Gansu to Liang Duke. In the past, Duke Feng and Duke Fu both trained troops in Shanxi, Henan. But they were stupid and stupid. The emperor summoned them back to Beijing and returned. Once they lost their military power, they would be nothing. At that time, Duke Liang was in the northwest and had 200,000 soldiers. The emperor would have to let you three points. But this road is now in the hands of the emperor. If the emperor does not ask for anything, Duke Liang still has no choice."

When Lan Yu heard this plan, he kept nodding, and thought for a moment and asked again: "What about the best strategy?"

Cheng Shimei's eyes contracted and said, "The best strategy is to rebel. Taking advantage of the 30,000 troops outside the city to enter the Daquan, and to clear the orders of the emperor, and to replace it. If this strategy is implemented, it is better to be early and not late. It can be launched as soon as three days. Liang Gong can first release the wind and say that he wants to return the military power within three days. Then suddenly start after three days, and transfer the vanguards of the government army and the Yulin Right Guard to enter the inner city. As long as you control the capital and control the emperor, there will be old subordinates of Liang Gong in the northwest and northeast, and the edict can be settled. Other Mu clans in Yunnan and Yan King in Beiping are not afraid of it."

Cheng Shimei noticed that as soon as he said this, an inadvertent cold light flashed in Lan Yu's eyes. In order to motivate Lan Yu, he said again: "Now, there is only one person in the capital that is afraid."

Sun Rang said, "Who? Li Jinglong?" Lan Yu's expression showed a hint of contempt when she heard the name.

Cheng Shimei said: "Li Jinglong and Zhao Kuoer are not afraid; Feng Sheng is not afraid of being on the verge of vain. Only the King of Liao is the great trouble for Duke Liang. After hearing that when the prince was alive, the King of Liao was his most favored younger brother. Shimei didn't know much about him, but there were two things. Shimei knew that he must not be a thing in the pool. When the prince died, the King of Liao sent three wise men alone to win the hearts of the scholars of the world. Today, he was in the hall again, risking his fall in favor of Fu Youde and admonishing the emperor for Fu Youde, which will win the hearts of the soldiers and generals of the world. People say that the King of Liao is the "King of Yi". If the King of Liao did this just from the original heart, it would not be afraid; if he had the purpose of soliciting the hearts of the people of the world, then the King of Liao's scheming would be terrible."

Lan Yu said: "Oh, the prince once told me that the King of Liao was bullied by the King of Yan when he was a child. In order not to be bullied, he became a disciple and learned martial arts. He has been practicing martial arts for ten years. This perseverance is rare among the Dragon Son and Dragon Grandchildren."

Cheng Shimei said: "If it is true as Liang Gong said, then the King of Liao is not just a matter of righteousness. How dangerous the hall is in the hall today? He dares to stand up. If the emperor is angry, Shimei really dares not think too much. It can be seen that the King of Liao is very sure that the emperor will never be detrimental to him, so he dares to take this step. Looking at the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that there is not even the King of Yan. This person has not yet fully controlled the Right Guard of Yulin, so Liang Gong should plan it as soon as possible."

Lan Yu said with a deep face: "The person who is optimistic about the prince must be wrong. If the fourth brother is a hero of a generation, the fifteenth brother is probably the same. In the capital, only he and the King Ning know the military, and now he is the only one who holds the military power. I am also hesitating. The fifteenth brother is the prince's man, and the prince treats me well. If I want to take action, the fifteenth brother will definitely help the emperor, and I really can't bear to hurt him."

Cheng Shimei said: "Duke Liang, how can you be a woman benevolent in doing great things? Besides, there is no end to the collapse of the nest. You think that as a prince, the King of Liao could not be used by Liang Gong. If he does it, he will only be Liang Gong's opponent. If he is given complete control of the Right Guard of Yulin, Liang Gong will be constrained when doing things."

Sun Rang couldn't wait to say again: "Duke Liang, let's do it. The Liao King can't become a climate now. Yang Chun, the right guard of Yulin, is an old brother who conquers Mongolia. He will definitely listen to your words. As long as they fight with the avant-garde of our government army, the other guards are not worth mentioning. At least 80% of the chances will be successful."

Zhuang Cheng, who sat aside, said: "Donald Liang, the best strategy is feasible. Now, outside the city, there are as many as 40,000 troops controlled by our people. If we add the guards in each prefecture, there will be nearly 50,000 people, and these are the elites in the capital. Duke Liang, do it, once you achieve it, it will be a great achievement."

Lan Yu's eyebrows were locked, and he scratched his forehead with his hands and said, "Although the emperor is suspicious of jade, he dare not forget the kindness of jade. The jade can have today is all given by the emperor. This best strategy is too risky, so let me think about it carefully." He stood up and paced back and forth in the room.

The following people knew that Lan Yu was thinking about the issue of life and life, but they held their breath and dared not speak. The air in the small room was extremely tense and they were all waiting for Lan Yu's decision.

On the contrary? This is not the first time Lan Yu has had such an idea, but he has been smooth sailing before and has reached the top of glory that a general can reach, so he has always been very conflicted. Only when he has to do so will he consider this issue. But now, is it really time to end his life?

Zhu Yuanzhang's treatment of these heroes is obvious to all. Zhou Dexing was Lao Zhu's hometown and was killed by a charge of damaging the palace. Zhu Liangzu, the marquis, made the most contributions, but he was whipped to death because of some illegal things. Until today, killing Fu Youde no longer requires any reason. Thinking of the desperate gaze in his eyes when Fu Youde walked into the hall today, Lan Yu felt a chill arise on his back.

But if it is the opposite, it is a path of no return without compromise. You or you will die or I will die. And once you have to face the king-stricken army in the world. Are you ready to deal with these uninvited guests?

These are not what Lan Yu is most worried about. What he is most worried about is Zhu Yuanzhang's cold and ruthless means. As an emperor, Lan Yu always has psychological advantages. Lan Yu is always worried about whether Zhu Yuanzhang has some tricks that he cannot see waiting for him. Especially today's bloodshed in Fengtian Palace, is it a trap that Zhu Yuanzhang arranged to deliberately force himself to rebel, but he has already arranged it, just waiting for himself to do it?

There is also Zhu Zhi, the little prince himself can't see the depth. If he was born in the imperial family since he was a child, he should be very sensible about what he should say and do. But when he saw Zhu Zhi today, why did he try his best to advise an irrelevant person like a naughty head?

After Cheng Shimei's analysis, Lan Yu felt that what this person did was not as simple as it seemed, and such actions were not something that was bold and meticulous. The key point was that if the army was raised, the Yulin Right Guard under the command of the King of Liao was his own reliance on. A scheming Zhu Yuanzhang and a cunning Zhu Zhi were not clearly seen, either of them was the enemy that Lan Yu was willing to face.

Lan Yu's mind was like a mess at this moment. Even though the battlefield of thousands of troops was not as complicated as the ones in the court in front of him. He felt a little uneasy. Why would he have to take a steady look at Zhu Yuanzhang's moves?

Lan Yu sighed and sat down and said, "The emperor treats me well, but Yu can't bear it. Instead, it's better to adopt Gongjun's central strategy first. Three days later, I will become a saint in court and am willing to hand over the military power, but please go to Shaanxi to train troops. Let's see what the emperor will do."

Cheng Shimei sighed deeply, feeling extremely lonely. Lan Yu, who was so decisive on the battlefield, became so indecisive at this time. Although the best strategy is hasty and risky, as long as the arrangement is made appropriately, Cheng Shimei is confident that she can succeed. Now that Lan Yu has chosen the middle strategy, it is a relatively safe method, but the initiative is not in her own hands.

Cheng Shimei could only say: "Although the Zhongshou is safe, it is not up to Liang Duke to control whether it is successful or not. According to Shimei's opinion, Liang Duke needs to keep more hands on it. What if the emperor rejects Liang Duke's request to report, what should you do?"

Lan Yu said with a heart of heart: "Let's do this, Sun asked you to find Yang Chun, so that he should not pretend to be sick anymore, and immediately return to Yulin Right Guard to master this power, and order him to enter the mansion to see me immediately. In addition, Duke Jun, tomorrow you will call Zhang Yi, the Marquis of Heqing, they are all reliable people. Zhuang Cheng, what are the reliable forces inside and outside the capital?"

Zhuang Chengdao: "There is no problem with the avant-garde of the Central Government of the Beijing Guards. Yang Chun's Yulin Right Guard is also very sure, and Wang Cheng is also very reliable with Longxiang Guard. Wang Xin's Longjiang Right Guard and Xu Liang's Jianghuai Guard are rebuilt, with more new people, but they are always 80% sure. Also, the Chongqing Guard and Qingjiang Guard who came from Sichuan this time can reach about 40,000 troops. However, the key five-city military personnel have no reliable people."

Lan Yu said: "Okay, people should be kept separately. Zhuang Cheng and Sun Rang will be responsible for the army. But remember that this is the capital, and there are Jinyiwei everywhere. Be careful not to be caught in everything. Okay, you can prepare separately. How to act? I will have my own concerns. I want to be at peace with him, so don't force me to think of being unjust."

The air in the capital suddenly became nervous because of bloodshed Fengtian Palace. The ministers were silent. Feng Sheng and other veterans even kept their doors and said they were sick. The joy brought by the triumphant army had disappeared without a trace.

The Lunar New Year is finally coming, and this is Zhu Zhi’s first New Year in the Ming Dynasty. Perhaps because His Highness’s pain was not healed, the atmosphere in the royal palace was not as active as in previous years. Zhu Zhi still lay on the bed to spend the New Year. Listening to the sparse firecrackers on the street, Zhu Zhi did not have the joy of the New Year, but instead an inexplicable anxiety often accompanied him around.

Concubine Han secretly brought out news from the palace that perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang was really angry with him and had not been to her bedroom for a month. Zhu Zhi had to silently bear this helplessness of losing favor. He knew that sometimes he had to pay a price to uphold his values.

The first snow in Hongwu in the 26th year came earlier than before. On the third day of the Lunar New Year, a sudden cold wind that moved south brought a rare winter snow, wrapping Nanjing into silver overnight. In the severe cold weather, there were even fewer pedestrians on the road, and Nanjing City was like a punished sinner, lifeless.

On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Lan Yu entered the palace to resign from the general of the Capitol, and at the same time asked to go to Shaanxi to train troops. Zhu Yuanzhang's general's report was kept at the center, but he just kept it on the surface, and he was not allowed to resign from the general of the Capitol, and he did not agree to Lan Yu go to Shaanxi to train troops.

But two days later, several imperial edicts from Zhu Yuanzhang followed one after another. These imperial edicts made the already severe and tense political atmosphere worse.

The first imperial edict rewarded officials who had made meritorious conquests in the Western Paradise. The general Lan Yu, the commander of the capture, was granted the title of the Right Pillar Kingdom, and was given the title of Prince and Taitu, and the salary was increased by 500 stones. His eldest grandson Lan was given the title of Yunqiwei.

Sichuan Deputy General Qu Neng, a feudal Changbo, was transferred to the right governor of the rear army of the Five Army Governor's Office in Nanjing.

Zhuang Cheng, the commander of the vanguard of the prefecture army, was granted the title of Pingjiang Bo, and was 500 stones of food. He was moved to the governor of the rear army of the Five Army Governors Office of Nanjing.

Sun Rang, commander of the Qingjiang Guard, was appointed as the Feiqiwei, and was appointed as the deputy general of Sichuan.

Mao Hai, the commander of Chongqing Guard, was appointed as the captain of Zhongxian, and had a salary of 200 stones.

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The second imperial edict was to escort Shencewei Feng and Ning Wang Zhu Quan as guards.

The third imperial edict was Li Jinglong, the left governor of the Left Army Governor's Office, who was also the commander of the Five Cities Military Command.

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