Chapter 21: Loyalty and Courage
The eunuch led Zhang Jing and his two men to Taiye Pond first. There was a small pier here, but he did not let the two board the ship, but let them wait properly first.
After a while, the imperial carriage arrived.
Emperor Tianqi arrived at the dock with great enthusiasm, surrounded by many eunuchs.
Of course, the emperor still ignored Zhang Jingyi.
However, this time because of the special circumstances, Zhang Jingyi was able to observe Emperor Aoki directly.
Emperor Aoki was very young and had a little dark skin. I think he spent a lot of time riding horses and shooting archery on weekdays, so he had a healthy complexion.
He seems to have a good body and walks vigorously.
Wei Zhongxian followed Emperor Tianqi with all his steps.
Although this Jiu Qiansui is so powerful outside, he seems to be an uncle next door who always smiles.
Emperor Tianqi was whispering something to Wei Zhongxian, but Wei Zhongxian just kept smiling, as if Emperor Tianqi's joke was funny and interesting.
When he was about to board the ship, Emperor Aoki stopped for a moment.
His eyes actually swept Zhang Jingyi's body.
Zhang Jing was shocked.
Damn, did the emperor recognize me?
Immediately, Emperor Tianqi frowned and said, "General of the Han Dynasty, should be more heroic."
Zhang Jingyi: “…”
This is what I said, I disliked Zhang Jingyi's body being thin.
Could it be that I, Zhang Jingyi, are a chubby chicken?
Having said that, Zhang Jing was young and thin, and fair-skinned, he tried his best to raise his head and chest, but he thought it was inconsistent with the heroic martial arts that Emperor Apocalypse imagined.
When Wei Zhongxian heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Your Majesty, most of the Han generals who entered the palace to serve on duty were selected by Wu Mengming, the commander of the Jinyiwei."
Emperor Tianqi's expression actually eased a little. It was obvious that his impression of this Jinyiwei Tongzhi was quite good. He did not blame Wu Mengming in accordance with Wei Zhongxian's words, but said, "You must choose carefully in the future."
Wei Zhongxian was obviously a little disappointed, but he nodded with a smile and said, "Yes."
Zhang Jingyi was already in a desperate situation at this time. His image...is so bad?
There is also Wu Mengming, who vaguely remembers that Wu Mengming seemed to have a deep relationship with Liu Qianhu, and should be Liu Qianhu's backer in the Jinyiwei. Unexpectedly, Wu Mengming was inconsistent with Wei Zhongxian.
At this time, the emperor took a few more steps forward and continued to instruct: "Tell them that when choosing an imperial guard, they should choose someone like Zhang Jingyi. Only such a loyal and brave person can bear the responsibility of garrison, but don't even bark cats and dogs in! Humph, do I lack imperial guards?"
As the emperor boarded the ship, the sound became farther and farther.
Zhang Jingyi continued to stand in the same place, and her heart was very complicated for a moment.
After the emperor and the eunuchs boarded the boat, Zhang Jingyi and another Han general boarded the boat.
This is a big cruise ship with lights and decorations, which is similar to the flower boats in later TV series. Well... the kind that is not suitable for children.
Zhang Jingyi stood on the deck.
Flower boat... Oh no, the cruise boat began to slowly cruise towards the center of the lake.
Emperor Tianqi was in great interest. He led a group of eunuchs to the deck of the bow of the ship and said, "It's still a little colder today. If you wait for the New Year and the spring will be coming next year, the weather will get hotter and it will be great to relax here. Unfortunately, I can't recite poems and write them right. If I have more knowledge, it's time to write articles."
The eunuchs began to praise him one after another, saying, "Your Majesty has a profound knowledge, and the Hanlin people are not as good as your Majesty."
Another said: "Your Majesty doesn't care about this. Your Majesty wants to be the ancestor of Tang and Song. How could he get rid of old papers like those scholars?"
Wei Zhongxian coughed, and the eunuch immediately did not dare to speak.
Wei Zhongxian had a bit of a momentum when I came to spring, and no insect dared to speak first. Then he smiled and said, "When talking about poetry, Your Majesty gave me a treasure last time. I made a special trip to someone to frame it and hung it in the middle hall of my husband's house. Your Majesty, guess what? When the guests who passed by were greeted, they all applauded, and none of them said that this running script had the style of a great man."
Emperor Apocalypse frowned: "Which guest?"
"Uh..." Wei Zhongxian was speechless for a moment and was beginning to think.
Emperor Aoki waved his hand and said, "Okay, don't think about it anymore."
Wei Zhongxian said yes repeatedly, and then smiled: "I... I have been a little confused recently and I always remember everything."
Wei Zhongxian seemed a little "clumsy" in front of Emperor Tianqi.
It was the first time Zhang Jingyi observed Emperor Tianqi and Wei Zhongxian up close. He found that Emperor Tianqi was a very smart person. Of course, this kind of cleverness was written on his face.
And what about Wei Zhongxian?
At first, Zhang Jingyi thought Wei Zhongxian was stupid and actually flattered such a flattering thing that was seen through at first sight.
But after chewing it carefully, I found that it was not simple, because Wei Zhongxian was obviously hiding his weakness in front of Emperor Tianqi.
He is obviously an old fox, but he always says stupid things and does stupid things, which will attract the clever Emperor of Apocalypse to see through at a glance!
But in fact, Wei Zhongxian's stupidity showed the intelligence of Emperor Tianqi, so Emperor Tianqi was very relieved of Wei Zhongxian.
Awesome, awesome!
I think this is why Wei Zhongxian was able to become Nine Thousand Years old.
Zhang Jingyi's mind was drifting away, and suddenly, Emperor Tianqi said, "You are not smart. I am just winning your loyalty. I just saw the legend of Yue Zhongwu, and I thought to myself that in this world, people who are both talented and loyal, are afraid that there are few people, so I naturally cannot force them. So I have to choose some who have no great talents but are loyal."
As the emperor said this, the eunuchs were all like chicken blood.
Wei Zhongxian said excitedly: "What Your Majesty says is the most true. I can die for Your Majesty."
The eunuchs also said one after another: "I am willing to go up the mountain of swords and sea of fire for Your Majesty."
"Hahaha..." Emperor Aoki was amused, and then looked at the shimmering lake: "If I fell into the water, would you be willing to come and save me?"
Zhang Jingyi: “…”
Zhang Jingyi really wants to scold people, this damn crow's mouth!
Wei Zhongxian immediately said, "If Your Majesty falls into the water, I will go into the water to save you even if I have to make my life. If Your Majesty issues an order now and asks me to jump into the water, I will never frown."
Emperor Tianqi showed a skeptical look, then walked to the railing on the side of the ship, holding the railing in his hand, looking at the sparkling lake water, and sighed: "Everyone says he is loyal, but if he is so loyal, how could the world become like this? Don't think that I know nothing about the outside of the palace. Most of the memorials sent are bad news, but probably after being whitewashed, it will only be worse outside of the palace."
Wei Zhongxian said, "That is why Your Majesty needs to promote loyal people to share your worries. There are quite a few people here..."
Emperor Tianqi smiled and said, "I'm afraid I'm going to recommend your disciples again?"
Wei Zhongxian: “…”
Emperor Tianqi turned around and actually glanced at Zhang Jing, who was standing on the deck with a meaningful look.
He then said: "Recommendation, recommendation, the worst thing in the world is recommendation. Those who are truly dedicated and hardworking will naturally not recommend them to me. Instead, those who flatter and use money to give money, so the people around me are eager to recommend them. Not to mention anything else, there are not many qualified guards who are the entourages around me."
Wei Zhongxian hurriedly said, "This is Wu..."
Before Wei Zhongxian could continue talking, Emperor Tianqi interrupted with a sneer: "Do you think I don't know? Who can enter the palace without your nod? Don't rely on Wu Mengming for everything."
Wei Zhongxian did not continue to defend himself, but hurriedly said: "I will die."
Emperor Tianqi only glanced at Wei Zhongxian indifferently before sighing: "It was Zhang Jingyi, both loyal and brave, who killed the Zhao thief and made such a great contribution. But now, I don't know where you sent him, why no one recommended him in front of me?"
When Zhang Jing heard this, his heart suddenly surged. He wanted to open his mouth and say something immediately. However, at this moment, he remembered many taboos and hesitated whether to speak.
Chapter completed!