Li Shanchang's eyes turned cold and said in a deep voice: "The people who are shaken are just fences. The real Huaixi Party members will never give up because of temporary setbacks. Zicheng, you must remember that the more difficult the moment is, the more we must keep our feet firmly. What we need to do is to reunite people's hearts and find new opportunities."
Huang Zicheng nodded thoughtfully and whispered: "Teacher means...we will endure for the time being, and wait for the opportunity?"
Li Shanchang nodded slightly, with a deep tone in his tone: "Yes. Although Ouyang Lun is proud today, his sharpness will sooner or later attract the fear of the Supreme Emperor. And we just need to wait and see the change and wait for the opportunity. The Huaixi Party has a deep foundation and cannot be shaken overnight. As long as we are united, we may not have a chance to make a comeback."
A glimmer of hope flashed in Huang Zicheng's eyes and he whispered: "Teacher is wise! I understand. Although our Huaixi Party has been temporarily frustrated, as long as people's hearts remain undisturbed, one day we can regain our strength!"
Li Shanchang showed a tired smile and said slowly: "Zicheng, as long as you can understand. Remember, those who achieve great things do not care about minor details. Today's setbacks are only temporary. As long as we have faith in our hearts, the future of the Huaixi Party will still be in our hands."
Huang Zicheng nodded solemnly and whispered: "Disciple, please remember the teacher's teachings!"
In the study, the candlelight swayed, reflecting Li Shanchang's deep face. He looked at the night outside the window, and a complex light flashed in his eyes. Where will the future of the Huaixi Party go? He was not sure, but he knew that he had to persevere. Because this is his belief in fighting for his whole life.
"Ouyang Lun, I, Li Shanchang, will not admit defeat so easily!"
As soon as the court meeting dispersed, the bells in the palace were still echoing, Zhu Biao had already changed from his dragon robe, and was light and simple. He quietly came to the sect's mansion with a few personal guards.
Regarding Ouyang Lun's takeover as general of the military cabinet, Zhu Yuanzhang personally appointed him at the court meeting, and the imperial edict had been issued at this moment, and all the ministers in the court looked at each other.
Zhu Biao knew in his heart that Ouyang Lun's ability was absolutely extraordinary. In the battle against the Northern Yuan Dynasty, his strategy had long made Zhu Biao admire him. That battle would be a battle of the era of transformation, and the scene at that time still echoed in his mind.
Ouyang Lun was sitting in the study at this time, holding a volume of "military books" in his hand, frowned slightly, but his eyes did not fall on the pages. His mind had already drifted away, and the details of his battle with the three ladies last night were repeatedly played back in his mind. Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps came from outside the door. Zhou Bao hurried in and said hurriedly: "Master, the emperor... the emperor is here in person."
"You are all high-ranking officials. Can you be more stable?!"
When Ouyang Lun heard this, he frowned slightly, and after he finished speaking, he gently put down the book in his hand.
"Hehe, I'm used to it, I'll be careful next time." Zhou Bao smiled embarrassedly.
Ouyang Lun ignored it anymore, and he sighed in his heart. Zhu Biao must have something to ask for when he comes.
Although he had no disgust towards the young emperor, every time Zhu Biao came to him, he always brought some requests that gave him a headache. However, the emperor came to the door himself and he could not keep him out.
"Please come in." Ouyang Lun stood up, tidied up his robe, and a faint smile appeared on his face, but he secretly considered the purpose of Zhu Biao's trip.
When Zhu Biao stepped into the study, he had a gentle smile on his face, his eyes were on Ouyang Lun for a moment, and then bowed and said, "Brother-in-law, I wanted to ask my brother-in-law to stay and chat after the court meeting today, but brother-in-law, you are walking too fast. When I was about to speak, you were gone, you were gone. I came to visit you. Congratulations on taking over as the General of the Military Cabinet."
I just know that you father and son are prone to making trouble, so of course I have to run faster!
Ouyang Lun smiled slightly and bowed to return: "The emperor came here in person, and I am frightened. It is just the trust of the court. I should do my best to live up to my entrusted responsibility."
Zhu Biao nodded, with a little concern in his eyes: "My brother-in-law has been appointed as the general of the military cabinet. I believe that the matter is busy. If there is anything that needs my assistance, just speak."
Ouyang Lun's heart moved. Zhu Biao said this politely, but he knew that the emperor would never come to the door in person just for greetings. He said calmly, "Thank you for your concern. Although I first took this position, the military affairs are still under control and there is no major problem."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with praise, and then he smiled and said, "My brother-in-law is really confident, I feel very relieved. But..." He paused and his tone became serious, "I have something to ask for when I come this time."
Ouyang Lun had expected it, his face was still calm, and he nodded slightly: "Prince, please speak."
Zhu Biao looked at Ouyang Lun with a bright look: "I want to follow the general to learn military abilities. In the battle against the Northern Yuan Dynasty, the general's strategy and decision completely changed my view of war. I know very well that if I want to govern the country and maintain peace, the military strategy must be refined. I also ask the general to give me advice."
When Ouyang Lun heard this, he felt a little shocked. He didn't expect Zhu Biao to make such a request. The emperor came to his house in person to learn military from him? He looked up at Zhu Biao, and saw that the other party looked sincere and his eyes were filled with expectations, which was obviously not on a whim.
Ouyang Lun pondered for a moment and said slowly: "The emperor is a body of thousands of gold. It would be too much trouble to learn military affairs by himself. If the emperor has any questions, I should answer them with all my heart, but if I want to follow him to study, I am afraid..."
Zhu Biao waved his hand and interrupted him: "General, don't worry too much. Although I am the emperor, I also know that governing the country and ensuring national security is not something that can be achieved by one person. I am convinced by the general's talent. If I can get the guidance of the general, I must be humble and educated."
At this moment, Princess Anqing walked in with tea and naturally heard the conversation between Ouyang Lun and Zhu Biao.
"Husband, Your Majesty, what's going on with you two today? This is not in the court. You two are so polite to each other? What are you going to do?!"
Princess Anqing's complaints made Ouyang Lun and Zhu Biao a little embarrassed.
"Brother-in-law, I just want to learn from you how to use those new weapons to fight. Last time you talked about the power of technology to me, I have been thinking about this for a while. I am not as long as my brother-in-law, but I firmly believe that those new weapons are the future!" Ouyang Lun secretly weighed in his heart when he saw Zhu Biao's firm attitude. He knew that Zhu Biao's move might indeed be to learn the use of new weapons, and he wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to him, and might even interfere in military affairs. However, Zhu Biao is the emperor after all, and if he refuses repeatedly, he will seem disrespectful.
Thinking of this, Ouyang Lun smiled slightly and bowed, "Since the emperor attaches so much importance, I should do my best to help the emperor improve his military strategy. However, things about technology need to be progressive step by step, and I must not be anxious."
Zhu Biao is interested in new weapons and technology, so Ouyang Lun is naturally very happy. The only thing he is worried about is that Zhu Biao relies too much on technology in the future, which will instead cause disasters. The situation seems to be fine now. Zhu Biao's ability to accept new things is far stronger than Zhu Yuanzhang, which is obviously a good thing.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao's face showed joy and a trace of success flashed in his eyes. He smiled and said, "I feel very at ease with my brother-in-law helping me. Then, from tomorrow, I will come every day. Then we will handle military affairs together!"
Ouyang Lun nodded and replied, but sighed secretly in his heart. He knew that from now on, his life would not be so easy.
The two of them exchanged a few more greetings, and Zhu Biao stood up to say goodbye. Ouyang Lun sent him outside the mansion, watching Zhu Biao's car go away, the smile on his face gradually calmed down, and his brows frowned again. He turned back to the study room, sat in front of the desk, tapping his fingers gently on the table, and his mind was full of thoughts.
"The emperor is getting more and more sophisticated!" Ouyang Lun murmured to himself, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes. He knew that Zhu Biao was not a mediocre person, and he would never come to the door this time just to learn military. Perhaps, this young emperor has begun to take action on the power structure in the court.
Although I know that the longer the emperor is, the greater the changes are, today's Zhu Biao is obviously a little different from that of the past.
Thinking of this, Ouyang Lun frowned even tighter. He looked up at the window. The sky was getting darker and the palace walls in the distance seemed particularly solemn in the twilight. He knew that every step he had to be cautious.
"The soldiers come and the generals block it, and the water comes and the soil covers it." Ouyang Lun murmured in a low voice, a trace of firmness flashing in his eyes. No matter what Zhu Biao plans, he must be prepared.
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The prison of Jinyiwei is buried deep underground, and the humid air is filled with a smell of mold and rotten smell. The torches on the wall swayed a faint light, casting a twisted shadow, as if countless unjust souls were struggling in the dark. The cell was small and dark, with wet straw on the ground and black rags and broken dishes piled in the corners. Occasionally, the sound of iron chains mopping the floor was heard, accompanied by a few low moans, as if a wail from the depths of hell.
Lan Yu sat in the corner of the cell, and her brocade clothes had been stripped off, and replaced by a shabby prison clothes. His hands and feet were locked by heavy iron chains, and his skin was covered with whip marks and bruises, which were obviously tortured. His hair was messy, his beard grew messy, his face was exhausted and numb, but his eyes were still sharp, as if a trapped beast was ready to pounce on the enemy at any time.
Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps came from the corridor outside the cell, accompanied by the harsh sound of the iron door being opened. Lan Yu raised her head and looked at the door coldly. Several Jinyiwei walked in surrounded by a man in eunuch's costume. The eunuch held a roll of bright yellow imperial edict with a hint of arrogance and disdain on his face.
"Lan Yu, receive the order!" The eunuch's sharp voice echoed in the cell, as if a sharp knife pierced the silent air.
Lan Yu slowly stood up, and the iron chain made a rustling sound as he moved. He did not kneel down, but just stared at the eunuch coldly, without any fear in his eyes.
Seeing this, the eunuch frowned, but did not say much, but just launched the imperial edict and read it loudly:
"The emperor of Fengtian Chengyun, and the imperial edict said: Lan Yu, Duke of Liang, was improperly commanded by the battle of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, resulting in the annihilation of 40,000 elite cavalry of the Ming Dynasty, and his crimes were unforgivable. However, considering his past merits, he specially exempted him from his death, removed all his official positions, regained military power, and was banned in the Duke of Liang. Without an imperial edict, he would not enter the palace to attend court, nor could he leave the capital. I admire this!"
After reading the imperial edict, the eunuch looked at Lan Yu coldly and handed over the imperial edict. Lan Yu took the imperial edict and looked down, but there was no slight anger on her face, but instead she showed a hint of surprise. He thought that he would definitely die this time, and he might even implicate the Nine Clans. After all, the destruction of 40,000 elite cavalry was enough to make any emperor angry. However, Zhu Biao only banned him, which surprised him.
"Is it... Li Shanchang and other Huaixi Party officials who worked hard to rescue him?" Lan Yu thought to himself, but then denied this idea. The Huaixi Party has long been no longer the dominant government in the court. The rise of Ouyang Lun and the Prince Consort Party has long broken the original power structure. If Ouyang Lun takes action, he will have no chance to survive.
Lan Yu raised her head, her eyes filled with doubts and thoughts. He looked at the eunuch, his tone improved a lot, and he asked quickly, "Emperor... do you have any other decree?"
The eunuch sneered and said, "Lan Yu, the emperor is already very kind. What else do you want? Could it be that you still want to bargain?"
Lan Yu did not answer, but just lowered her head and looked at the imperial edict in her hand, with a lot of thoughts in her heart. He knew that although he had saved his life for the time being, his life would never be easy. He was banned in the palace and could not enter the palace without an imperial edict, which meant that he would completely lose power and become a tiger whose minions were removed.
"Father-in-law, I was wrong just now." Lan Yu's eyes became more radiant, and then he took out a piece of jade from his sleeve and put it in the hand of the eunuch. "This piece of jade can be worth at least 1,000 taels, so please accept it with a smile!"
The eunuch touched the jade in his hand with his hand. It felt very good and was of extraordinary quality. His face was much better. He slowly said, "Since Duke Liang said that, how dare we get angry?"
The eunuch also knew that even though Lan Yu had been removed from all official positions, with Lan Yu's qualifications, he could still have a huge influence after leaving this prison. Naturally, he would not offend him. Besides, he gave such a precious treasure, because of this jade pendant, he had to give him face.
"Duke Liang has anything else to ask? As long as we know, we will tell you."
The eunuch was also a veteran, so he naturally knew that Lan Yu not only apologized for the jade pendant, but also spoke directly.
The other eunuchs, guards and even Jinyiwei behind him consciously retired from the prison when they saw this, and soon only eunuchs and Lan Yu were left at the scene.
"Dadfather-in-law, do you know why the Supreme Emperor dealt with me like this?!"
Lan Yu directly expressed the doubts in her heart.
If he did not understand this problem, Lan Yu would not even dare to take a step out of the Jinyiwei Prison! (This chapter ends)