After returning from the palace last night, Lin Jue never fell asleep again, he has been thinking about a question, that is, why Lu Zhongtian and Wu Chunlai let the couple take the couple to Changheng County for public trial. With their abilities and experience, it is impossible not to know that this move is a move to stimulate the Qingjiao followers. It is impossible not to have predicted that this incident would trigger a riot in the Qingjiao. So what are they doing it for?

Lin Jue quickly figured out the trick, but after figuring it out, it also made Lin Jue stunned. Lin Jue believes that their purpose in doing this is naturally to point the sword at the new law. As long as the Qingjiao is in chaos, they can blame the new law for all this.

It's not entirely a false accusation either. The new law has indeed exploited loopholes for the youth education, resulting in a situation in which the youth education is overflowing. If we talk about the root cause of the rebellion of the Youth Sect, the new law cannot escape the blame. And Lu Zhongtian's purpose in provoking the Qingjiao disciples was to intensify these contradictions and let the imperial court know that the new law had caused harm to Jiangshan Sheji. So fundamentally speaking, this move is to extinguish the flame of Guo Chong's enthusiasm for changing the law, and the fate of Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu can be imagined.

Lin Jue was amazed at the subtlety of this plan, but he was also surprised by the audacity of Lu Zhongtian and Wu Chunlai. In order to achieve their goals, they even dared to provoke civil unrest, which is not something ordinary people dare to do. This kind of audacity may come from their ignorance of the Qingjiao, if they were themselves, they would never dare to do this. Because he knew that the strength of the Qingjiao had reached the point where he couldn't be easily angered.

In this regard, Lin Jue felt very worried. One is that this matter will inevitably eventually lead to a new round of attacks on the other side of the new law. And this time it is likely to be fatal. Second, Lin Jue was more worried about Qingjiao's reaction. Just as he faced Guo Chong's worries in the palace, Lin Juesheng was afraid that this time it was not just such a thing that happened in Yucheng and Changheng County, this time it was probably a big chaos. The fire set by Lu Zhongtian and Wu Chunlai may be burning brightly, which will cause great damage. Even if it can be calmed down, it will be a heavy blow to the Great Zhou Dynasty and a devastation to the lives of the people.

And these two worries seem to be bound to happen in Lin Jue's opinion.

Sure enough, in the early morning, when the news of the forbidden soldiers and horses on the streets of the capital reached Lin Jue's ears, and Lin Jue personally went to the street to witness the tense situation of the soldiers and horses coming and going on the street, Lin Jue knew that something big must have happened again.

If it was just the matter of the city, there was no need to make a big move, and only five or six thousand soldiers and horses needed to be sent to calm the situation. But at this moment, the movement on the streets of the capital, as well as the additional soldiers and horses stationed at the major city gates, and the checkpoints set up on the streets, are enough to show that things have changed.

Although the imperial court did not release news, the gossip flew all over the sky as if it had wings. In fact, there is no possibility of secrecy at all for this kind of thing. Lin Jue heard the news of the Qingjiao incident on Jingxi Road and the five counties of Jingbei last night, and was shocked at first, and then relieved. All of this is to be expected. How could the Qingjiao be tied up, the affairs of Yucheng and Changheng County had forced them to have no way out, and they had only one way to get started.

In order to confirm the news, Lin Jue went to Xishuimen to find Ma Bin to verify. Ma Bin is now on duty in the Guards Infantry Division, and with such a large-scale transfer of troops and horses, he must have news as the general of the forbidden army. What's more, he also has those shrewd friends of the Imperial City Division. However, Lin Jue did not see Ma Bin. The soldiers and horses guarding the city of the West Water Gate have been replaced by the forbidden army of the Guards and Horses Division, and the soldiers and horses of the Guards and Infantry Division, who were originally responsible for guarding the city gates, have been transferred. Lin Jue asked a few more questions, but the generals and forbidden troops guarding the city were secretive, and they almost arrested Lin Jue as a meticulous work. After Lin Jue's identity was revealed, he was able to get out.

Lin Jue simply didn't confirm the matter, and the imperial court would announce it to the world soon. Or soon after, the people who fled from the counties in northern Beijing arrived in Beijing, and after the people who fled to the capital in the Tianfu area arrived, everything would be revealed. The reason why the imperial court did not announce it at this moment is probably due to the consideration of the stability of the situation. There's really nothing to hide, and there's no way to hide it.

After pondering in the yamen for more than an hour, Lin Jue had no intention of doing anything. At noon, the little county lord sent someone to invite Lin Jue back to the house, saying that there was something important to discuss. Lin Jue didn't know what was going on, and hurriedly returned home. As soon as he entered the door, the little county lord and Bai Bing and others pulled Lin Jue into the small hall of the back house.

"Husband, do you know? Something big is wrong. Some people rebelled in the area of Yingtianfu and several prefectures and counties north of the capital. It's the Qingjiao disciple you and Bing'er had a conflict with them last time. They really have the heart of rebellion, husband, I didn't believe it when you came back to talk about it last time, but now it seems that you are still right. The little county lord sat on the soft couch and said.

The little county lord has not yet been confined, and he is still tightly wrapped on a hot day, and he still has a cloth belt on his head. Originally, she couldn't go out and walk around, but the weather was too hot and the room was too stuffy, so it was really uncomfortable. The crowd couldn't resist her, and allowed her to walk around the back house, but they asked her to wrap her tightly so as not to hurt herself.

When Lin Jue heard this, he smiled and said, "You sent someone to inquire on the street?" Listened to the gossip on the streets? ”

The little county lord shook his head and said, "Sister Bing'er did go to the street to take a look, and she said it when she came back." But how can I listen to rumors from outside? This is the news that I sent back to the palace to ask. This time it was no child's play, and my brother knew the inside story. He said that he was about to go on an expedition, and this time the imperial court transferred 60,000 forbidden troops from the Guards Infantry Division to quell the rebellion, and my brother was going to follow the King of Jin to lead 10,000 forbidden troops to Jingbei to quell the rebellion. Guo Xu, the king of Huai, led an army of 50,000 to quell the rebellion on Jingxi Road. It is said that this time the situation is extremely bad, and overnight, the east and west roads of Beijing are exhausted, and the Qingjiao disciples have captured almost all the prefectures and counties. My brother's news must not be fake. ”

Lin Jue was surprised, he was not surprised that the news of the Qingjiao uprising was confirmed, but that the two princes led the team in this counterinsurgency, which was really a bit of a surprise. Guo Xu is okay, after all, he has led troops to fight. That Jin King Guo Mian also had to lead troops to quell the rebellion, which is really a bit bizarre. What kind of medicine is sold in the gourd of the decision-makers of the imperial court?

"I see, I said that the forbidden army of West Water Gate has changed. It was originally guarded by the Guards Infantry Division, but now it has been replaced by the soldiers and horses of the Horse Military Division. It turned out that all the soldiers and horses of the Guards Infantry Division had to be transferred to quell the rebellion, which is understandable. Did the little prince follow King Jin to Jingbei to quell the rebellion? Your brother will be happy to go on this errand. Lin Jue nodded.

"Yes, it is said that King Jin is leading the army, but in fact, it is my brother leading the army. What battle can King Jin fight? So this time it's actually Brother's chance. Some time ago, my brother was depressed because of his father's affairs, but this time he can show his skills. "The little county lord said.

Lin Jue nodded and said, "They should be going to go on the expedition soon, I have to go to see him off, after all, they are going to war." ”

"Yes, I can't go, my father won't show up now, and my mother can't go, so you can only go. The elder brother said that he would open tonight, and it was said that the emperor would also see them off in person. My husband paid more attention and went to see off my brother, telling him to be careful and come back safely. ”

Lin Jue nodded and said, "I know, I'll let people stare at me." If you go on the expedition, it must be in the big school field outside the east gate, and I will ask Sun Dayong to send someone to the east gate school field to wait, and report the news at any time. ”

The little county lord nodded, and Lin Jue said, "It's okay, I have to go back to the yamen." An order was issued from above, saying that in the past few days, everyone should abide by their own rules, strictly self-discipline, and restrain their subordinates. In extraordinary times, you can't slack off, and it can be very troublesome to be caught by pigtails at this time. ”

The little county lord hurriedly said: "Don't be busy, there is still something to say." ”

Lin Jue said: "What else is going on?" ”

The little county lord looked at Xie Yingying and said, "Yingying, you can say it." ”

Xie Yingying nodded and smiled: "Okay." ”

Lin Jue smiled: "What the hell is going on?" ”

Xie Yingying said angrily: "Is the husband really confused or fake, Ying Tianfu was occupied by thieves, aren't you worried at all?" ”

Lin Jue said: "What are you worried about? That's a matter for the imperial court, what's the use of worrying about me? Besides, the imperial court has already sent troops. When did Yingying become so concerned about national affairs? ”

"Hey, what kind of national event, it's our family's business, have you forgotten that we still have business in Yingtianfu? Where is the semicolon of a big theater? Miss Zheng and Miss Qian are also there, as well as many of our guys, some guys from the Lin family in Hangzhou, etc. The thieves have occupied Ying Tianfu, what can they do? I don't know if it's dead or alive. Xie Yingying frowned.

"Oops!" Lin Jue slapped his thigh and said in amazement: "How did I forget this?" Damn, shit. Isn't that a nuisance? ”

Xie Yingying frowned and said, "Yes, I, the county lord and Sister Bing'er are all worried about the situation over there. If those who rebelled did not commit any crimes, I am afraid that they will be like bandits and do misdeeds to the people, then we are afraid that the Grand Theater of Yingtianfu will suffer. Zheng Nuanyu and Qian Liu'er have never seen this battle, and they don't know what they will be like now. ”

Lin Jue frowned and thought for a while: "This Qingjiao is not even allowed for women to show their heads, let alone act on stage." The Grand Theater will inevitably be destroyed by them, and the lives and deaths of dozens of people in our theater may be in danger. No, we have to get them out. There are not only Miss Zheng and Miss Qian, but also my Lin family's side uncles and brothers from Hangzhou, who are working there, and we can't sit idly by. ”

The little county lord frowned and said, "But how can you save it?" It's already chaotic over there, and as soon as the soldiers and horses of the imperial court arrive, it's a big battle, isn't it too dangerous to go to Ying Tianfu at this time? Otherwise, I'll go to see King Huai, isn't he going to lead the army to Yingtianfu? Ask him to keep an eye on us and take care of our people. I'll beg him, and he'll probably agree. ”

Lin Jue shook his head and said, "Your second cousin is not so easy to talk to, I have offended him before, he may not be willing to help us." Even if he is willing to help, if the old thing is brought up again and I am asked to agree to his previous terms, will I be threatened by him? Besides, he is here to lead the troops to quell the rebellion, and it is useless to find him in this matter. If he really needs to save people, it's too late. I think we'll have to do it ourselves. ”

"Husband, I'll go to Yingtianfu to save people. I hurried to arrive in a few days, and although the members of the Qingjiao sect were in turmoil, they could not bear me. It was easy for me to sneak into the city and investigate. Bai Bing said softly.

"Yes, yes, Sister Bing'er will definitely succeed, she is strong in martial arts, there should be no danger." The little county lord was busy, she was afraid that Lin Jue would go into danger again, this time it was different, Qingjiao was not a good type, she didn't want Lin Jue to take risks.

Lin Jue frowned and thought for a while, "No, I can't let Bing'er go on an adventure alone, and besides, she can't do anything by going alone." She couldn't save anyone. Maybe I'm going to go myself. Bring more men. ”

The little county lord rolled his eyes to the sky, after all, he still had to go by himself.

"The husband can't go, it's so dangerous to go, how can he be in danger? If it had been before, I would not have hindered you. When you went to the bandits' nest on Peach Blossom Island, did I ever stop you from doing such a dangerous thing? But now it's different, you're a father, how can you not care about anything else? If something happens to you, we don't have a father. If you don't think for us, think for your children. The little county lord objected categorically.

Xie Yingying also spoke: "The county lord is right, the husband can't go. Anything can happen in this situation. Don't take any chances. ”

Lin Jue frowned and said, "But what about the people from the Grand Theater?" They are our family when they do things for us, and we have a responsibility to protect them and rescue them. There are also many people from the Lin family, and I can't ignore them, don't forget, I am still the head of the Lin family, I am not only responsible for my own family, but also for the Lin family. ”

The little county lord frowned and said, "We know your mind, but this time it won't work." A big war is about to break out in Tianfu, you can't go, you definitely can't go. If you decide to go, then I will go with you. ”

"How can you go? You're still in confinement, what if you go to the baby? What stupid things to say. Lin Jue said.

"I don't care, you can care, I can care. Anyway, you don't care about your own life and death, and you don't care if this family will be ruined, so everyone will die together. The little county lord said in a deep voice.

"You ......" Lin Jue was speechless, glaring at the little county lord speechless. The little county lord also glared back at him without showing weakness, and his expression was extremely stubborn. As the lord of the palace, the little lord has always been gentle and polite, but once she insists, she has a majestic bearing. Lin Jue knew that the little county lord was thinking about himself and this family, but he couldn't blame her for anything. However, the life and death of the group of people in Ying Tianfu cannot be ignored. Lin Jue had already sworn that he would absolutely protect his family and friends around him, no matter whether he was close or not, as long as he was the person next to him.

Lin Jue frowned and got up and paced in the hall, and several women looked at him silently, their eyes following his figure. The little county lord had no intention of compromising, she knew that as soon as she let go, Lin Jue would definitely run to the danger.

The inside and outside of the hall are extremely quiet, and the sound of cicadas on the flowers and trees in the courtyard outside is sharp and piercing, which makes people feel irritated to listen to it.

The sound of footsteps came, and a maidservant girl rushed to the door of the small hall and shouted, "Old lady, the uncle of the palace is here." ”

The little county lord was stunned and asked, "Why is my brother here at this time?" Isn't he supposed to be busy on his expedition? ”

Lin Jue turned his head and said, "Please." ”

The maidservant agreed and turned away, the little county lord straightened her clothes and stood side by side with Lin Jue at the door, Xie Yingying and Bai Bing also got up and stood, and everyone's eyes turned to the corridor outside the bamboo curtain. There was a clanging sound, and under the corridor, Guo Kun, a little prince dressed in armor and armed in full uniform, strode across the corridor towards the small hall. His armor is brand new and shiny, the hilt of the sword on his waist is carved with dragons and phoenixes, inlaid with sparkling gems, and a pinch of red tassels above the black helmet beats like fire, and the whole person is also majestic and extraordinary. The little prince is used to luxury, and the armor is full of bells and whistles, which is beautiful. Just this outfit, I'm afraid it will be worth tens of thousands of taels. I just don't know if the long sword inlaid with gems can kill the enemy, and if the heavy armor with strong defense is practical.

"Uncle, why are you here?" Lin Jue bowed his hand and stepped forward to salute.

The little county lord also smiled and saluted: "Brother is here." ”

The little prince walked into the small hall with a bang, frowned and looked at the little county lord and said, "Why don't you take care of your body?" How did you get out of the house? ”

The little county lord smiled: "It's okay, I don't want to be stuffy in the house on this hot day." ”

Guo Kun nodded, didn't bother much, turned his head and sat on the chair, and shouted, "Have a cup of herbal tea, it's hot to death." ”

Lin Jue smiled: "On such a hot day, you are wearing such a tight armor, it's no wonder it's not hot." Come on, give my uncle a pot of rock sugar mung bean soup to cool off. ”

Guo Kun glanced at Lin Jue, reached out and took off the helmet and put it on the table, wiped the sweat on his forehead with a cloth towel, and said in a deep voice: "Do you think I want to do this?" The soldiers and horses are about to be drawn soon, and I can't keep the army in order? By the way, you know I'm going to counterinsurgency, right? ”

Lin Jue nodded and smiled, "Wei'er just told me. Uncle has a chance this time, he has to behave well and make meritorious contributions. ”

Guo Kun waved his hand and said: "What chance is not a chance, with the credit is also the king of Jin." The emperor is really okay, and it is not my business to shoehorn the king of Jin into the army, in the end. ”

The maid came with the bubbling rock sugar mung bean soup and poured a big bowl for Guo Kun, Guo Kun drank it with a clatter, and praised: "Shutan, why is it so icy, has it been chilled?" ”

Lin Jue smiled: "Yes, last winter, I asked people to go to the Yellow River in the north to get ice. Pulled more than a hundred carts back and hid in the cellar. Originally, it was used for temperature control in the Grand Theater, and it can also be used in the house. Chilled soup is still useful. ”

Guo Kun raised his finger and said, "Yes, I will enjoy it better than me." The palace didn't prepare last year, and my father and they went to Hangzhou, so I didn't bother to get this. This year, there is not even ice in the house. Someone turned around and sent a few carts to us. ”

Lin Jue said with a smile: "I said it earlier, I knew it was like this, so I ordered someone to send it early." ”

Guo Kun wiped his mouth, looked at Lin Jue and said, "Let my sister send someone to do these things, brother-in-law, you have to go with me." ”

Lin Jue was stunned and said, "Why are you going?" Are the soldiers and horses going to war? That's fine, I'll send you. Originally, I was going to go too. ”

Guo Kun smiled: "You didn't send me, you want to go on the expedition with me." ”

"What?" Lin Jue, the county lord and a few others all shouted in surprise.

"What do you mean by that? Are you saying that your husband is going to go with you? The little county lord asked in surprise.

"Yes, I have already asked the emperor to ask my brother-in-law to go with me to quell the rebellion, and the emperor has agreed. Why are you so surprised? Didn't my brother-in-law go to Changheng County? I also know about the Qingjiao, and he went with me to be a staff officer for me, isn't that bad? This time, I can't afford to go to the five counties of Jingbei to exterminate the bandits, my brother-in-law is resourceful and understands the Qingjiao, so he went with me and helped me. Brother-in-law, you won't help me, will you? Guo Kun said nonchalantly.

Lin Jue frowned and said, "Uncle, you have to at least inform me in advance, and discuss it with me, right?" Why do you make your own decisions? ”

"Didn't I come to counsel with you? What else do you want? Guo Kun spread his hands.

Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said, "You have asked the emperor, is this a discussion in advance?" You're calling the shots for me. ”

Guo Kun said: "How can I have so much kung fu? I'm so busy. An army of 10,000 is preparing to go on an expedition, and my time is very precious now, so I specially invited you to go with me, what else do you want? This is also your chance. What do you have to do as a judge? Although he is in the capital, he is only an official under the jurisdiction of Kaifeng Prefecture, which is really not good. I'm for your own good, as long as this counterinsurgency is successful, the court will definitely reward it vigorously. At that time, you will assist me in merit, and after I report to the emperor, you may be able to leave Kaifeng Mansion to raise the grade. If you don't want to come to the army, at least you can enter the yamen directly under the imperial court as an official. You don't know this. ”

Lin Jue smiled bitterly: "So, you are doing it for my good." ”

"No, if there's a good thing, can I not think about my brother-in-law? It's all family, can I not take care of you? But then again, I was a little stressed this time. When the king of Jin leads the army, he must have no ideas, and my deputy has full power to plan. That's why I want someone around me to consult. Brother-in-law, I know your ability, it was your strategy to suppress bandits at the beginning, and I admired my performance a few times, so I specially went to ask the emperor to let you go with me on the expedition. You should help me once, this can always be done. Guo Kun said with a glare.

Lin Jue smiled bitterly and looked at the little county lord and Bai Bing and the others, and the little county lord and the others were also stunned and didn't know what to do. This uncle is really talking to himself, and suddenly came to announce such news, which is really unexpected.

"You're not going to help me, are you? Sister, my brother loves you the most. Say something. This time it's very important, brother, I need help. I won't tell you that my father suggested that I do this, and my father said that if my brother-in-law follows me, this crackdown on bandits will definitely succeed. Girl, you also know the situation at home, I finally had such a chance, I don't want to mess up. I've got to fight for a breath. Guo Kun shouted.

The little county lord sighed and said, "Brother, even if you want your husband to go with you, you have to talk about it in advance." Aren't you embarrassing? I can't be the lord of my husband, if he goes with you, that's his business, I can't force him to go with you. ”

Guo Kun said angrily when he heard this: "Okay, sure enough, it was the water spilled by the married daughter, just because I haven't been here." I'm leaving. ”

Guo Kun stood up, grabbed the helmet on the table, hugged it in his arms, turned his head and walked out. The little county lord frowned and exclaimed, "Brother, why bother to be rash? ”

"Humph!" Guo Kun walked out without looking back.

Lin Jue sighed and said, "Uncle, you stay." ”

Guo Kun stopped and turned around and said, "What?" To go or not to go? ”

Lin Jue frowned and said, "You are so angry, how can I refuse?" Besides, you also asked the emperor for permission, if I don't go, won't I lose your face, and the emperor will have an opinion of you. ”

Guo Kun turned his anger into joy, and grinned: "That's it, I'll just say that my brother-in-law won't let me down and embarrass me." ”

Lin Jue smacked his lips and said, "It's okay for me to go, but I have a few words to say in my head, so as not to make trouble when I get it." ”

"Say, say it." Guo Kun turned around, sat down again, and poured the iced mung bean soup by himself.