Chapter 176:

Outside Xiangcheng.
The weather is very good, but unfortunately the atmosphere of the 5,000 people in this line is solemn, and all of them straighten their waist plates and walk on horseback, but they have some atmosphere of bad things. The most commendable thing is, even if there is a team of 5,000 people, but no one is gossiping, one or two are not squinting, just look at the sternness and killing spirit of the team.
The leader is even more arrogant and looks a little older, but his eyes are bright and very spiritual.
The armor on his body shows his identity. It is Qin Mu, who is also the three famous generals of Xuanguo with Xue Changfeng and Wei Yuanting.
They have come from Qinzhou and have spent a lot of time, and now they have reached the boundary of Xiangcheng.
Qin Mu kept looking at the front, vaguely able to see the tall walls of Wangdu. At this time he turned his head slightly and said to a young man beside him: "After arriving in Xiangcheng, you will lead the army here, and you will not enter the city except the guards."
"Yes."
This young man, Qin Fu, the son of Qin Mu, was 27 years old. He was already a little-known general, but unfortunately Qin Chuan had been settled down, so he did not have the reputation of a famous warrior like Xue Ziqin who was known throughout the country.
Min Qiuzhen is sitting on the tower and watching, and he is not alone. Although all of them were dressed up and dressed like other guards on the tower, Min Qiu was still able to show the heads of those who had the same purpose as him.
The news of Qin Mu ’s return to the capital was not top secret, and the ministers knew it, because his return to the capital was of great significance. At this time, all the confidants were like Min Qiu, watching and looking for the first time to get the news.
The emperor was already at the end of the crossbow, but he still did not decree to set up a reserve. Instead, he insulted Qin Mu to return to the capital.
Therefore, Qin Mu's attitude is crucial to the impending seizure of the crown princes.
The action of the five thousand people was huge, and Min Qiu hadn't seen him on the tower. He heard the sound of the iron hoof first. He looked around again, and before that he felt that several of the spies should have gone. Waiting for another tea time, Min Qiu finally saw Qin Mu's figure.
"General Qin Mu, Qinzhou, returns to the dynasty with his purpose." The guards under the gate were about to step forward and cross-examine. Qin Mu had already reported to the door. He quickly worked out a token from his waist and showed it to the guard. The guard immediately retreated to the side and saluted: "See General Qin!"
Qin Mu nodded, then said to Qin Fu: "You lead the garrison here and wait for the dispatch."
"Yes."
In the end, Qin Mu only brought a small group of people into the city, and Min Qiu immediately retreated from the tower and hurried to Xue House.
The few spies left on the castle tower, most of them reacted similarly to Min Qiu. In the end, there were only two thieves, and they were still watching.
I saw that when Qin Mu led the people away, from the army, a man with a clear eye and a handsome sergeant's clothing came out and guided the horse trail to Qin Fu's side.
"Brother." Humane.
Qin Fu looked at his father ’s back and disappeared into the city before turning his head. He looked at the man with a bitter complaint and said, "You know you are in trouble."
"Brother is wrong," the man laughed, showing his white and neat teeth. "Shuer was tired in Qinzhou. This time when he came to the capital, his father didn't bring him. If his brother didn't help him, Do you want to kill Shu'er in Qinzhou? "
"I just can't do anything with you." Qin Fu heard the words, smiled spoiledly, reached out and touched the man's hair gently for a moment, and then reminded him positively: "You should never change your shirt in the capital, So that someone does n’t care about you.
Yu said, he whispered slightly behind him:
Luo’an, you follow the young lady, protect yourself.

The soldier named Roan immediately drove forward and bowed his hand: "The subordinate leads the order."
"Brother, no one needs to follow!"
This man is the daughter of Qin Mu, who is 17 years old and named Qin Shu.
Although Qin Shu said so, Qin Fu was reluctant to make fun of her safety and said she would not let her travel alone. Qin Shu's enemy was not as strong as his elder brother. He had to dismount the horse and took Luo'an into the city.
The two on the tower looked at each other, and they all went down together. One quickly walked in the direction of the palace, and the other followed Qin Shu at a distance of a few feet.
Qin Mu did not have a mansion in Wangdu, so he lived in the Juxian Pavilion outside the palace to entertain foreign ministers. He led his 20 soldiers into the Juxian Pavilion. He had no time to bathe and dine. He first exhausted all the fatigue, and he sent someone outside to report.
"General Qiqi, the second prince asks for advice."
"The news is quick." Qin Mu sneered contemptuously, "Let him wait outside first, and order someone to get a meal."
"Yes."
But the soldiers withdrew, and before they could wait for the meal, another soldier came in and reported: "General Qiqi, the three princes ask for advice."
Qin Mu said angrily, but still refused. But he thought about it, and the two princes came to see him outside, and if there were two more, he would n’t see him. After all, he was a courtier and always used by the royal family. The prince never came to meet him. It was inevitable that he might be favored.
"First invite the second prince to come in." Qin Mudao.
"Yes."
Cen Lijiang took the long box and followed the soldiers into the main hall of Juxian Pavilion. Qin Mu was indeed hungry just after he had a meal inside, and he did not take into account the etiquette.
"Li Jiang has seen General Qin." Cen Lijiang smiled slightly and gave him a courtesy.
Qin Mu put down the chopsticks in his hand and quickly stepped forward to give Cen Lijiang a bow: "The minister has seen the second prince."
"General Qin doesn't have to pay much courtesy." Cen Lijiang handed over the long box in his hand. "Li Jiang has long heard the name of General General and has admired for a long time.
It is a pity that Li Jiang is not good at martial arts. "
Qin Mu first looked at him, and then looked at the long box in his hand. Seeing this, Cen Lijiang immediately opened the lid. It's really a sword inside, just look at the scabbard and hilt, you can know its exquisite workmanship. Qin Mu picked up the sword and took out the scabbard to take a closer look. The blade of the sword turned back and forth. With his many years of experience with the soldier blade, it was only by this eye that Cen Lijiang said that it was indeed a sword.
Seeing a hint of joy flashing in Qin Mu's eyes, Cen Lijiang also secretly felt joy. It seemed that he had indeed made the right choice for this meeting, and he could see Qin Mu's eyes.
But at the next moment, the sword had been heard, and only heard Qin Mudao said: "Prince Xie Er has the good intentions, but he is not affected by the merits. Such a sword, he will not dare to accept it."
Cen Lijiang also wanted to persuade one or two, but hadn't opened his mouth yet, Qin Mu said: "If the second prince came to give a gift, so kindly, he was willing to lead, if there is nothing else to do ..." "General Qin, should know Li Jiang Intention. "Cen Lijiang couldn't help being impatient after listening to Qin Mu's words to catch up with the guests.
Qin Mu is a loyal and loyal minister, and this is clear to all sides. However, Cen Lijiang didn't expect that he was so polite to speak, so that he would have no idea what to do next, so he had to say so hard.
Qin Mu smiled slightly at him: "The ministers have been loyal to the country for generations, and have always been loyal to the country. It is difficult for the second prince to think about what the second prince thought, and everything is subject to the holy will."
The words were drip-proof, and there was no euphemism at all. Cen Lijiang's face was blue and red, but he could no longer find any words, and could persuade him to use it for himself.
"General General ..."
"Shen Chen hurried along the road, very tired, so he would not give away the second prince." Qin Mu said slightly.
The outside soldiers heard this and immediately came to Cen Lijiang: "The second prince please."
Cen Lijiang had no choice but to leave.
He had just left the hall door, and he saw Cen Lijin, who was looking up at the courtyard to admire the flowers. It was not just him who got the news. At this moment Cen Lijin ’s purpose here should be consistent with him.
"Three younger brothers." Cen Lijiang whispered, Cen Li turned around and behaved ceremonially: "It turned out to be the Second Emperor Brother."
"The third brother came to see General Qin, I believe the purpose should be consistent with me." Cen Lijiang smiled, "But unfortunately, the third brother came a step late."
"What did Brother Two say?"
"The younger brother should understand." He said, and turned away.
Cen Li was not annoyed by the recent speech, but asked gently to his back: "Why did General Qin not accept the favor of Brother Huang?"
He naturally pointed to the long box that Cen Lijiang was still holding on his chest.
Cen Lijiang turned his head and was about to make trouble. Suddenly a guard stepped forward and walked to Cen Li's side: "Three princes, generals please invite you to enter."
"Okay." Cen Lijin saw no trace of ridicule on his face and kept a very humble smile. After he said this, he withdrew his gaze from Cen Lijiang and turned to follow the guard to the main hall.
Cen Lijiang looked at his back, his eyes flashed with a bit of cruelty.
The eldest prince is dead, now he is the eldest son of Cen Li, Cen Li is not the eldest son, why should he fight with him.
If you really want to compete with him, it is also simple-kill it.
Cen Lijiang thought, the mood that had just been mocked was a little better, and he calmly left.
"Li Jin has seen General Qin." When he entered the hall, Cen Lijin bowed and said.
Qin Mu raised his eyes and looked at him first, then got up and returned to the courtesy: "The minister has seen the three princes."
Cen Lijin looks obviously more decent. His hands were empty, and there was no flattery in his expression. He seemed to be an ordinary friend who came to greet one or two.
Qin Mu was originally a military general. He did not hesitate about the things around the elders, but he had received the second prince before and disturbed his mood for eating. Now it is uncomfortable.
"If the third prince and the second prince came for the same thing, then there is no need to say it."
Hearing some rude words, Cen Lijin was not annoyed. His face was full of humility and elegance, and then said: "Li Jin just heard General Qin return to the country, and came to visit. The father and emperor lingering on the sickbed, General Qin long Through the battlefield, it is a hero, Li Jin came to visit on behalf of his father and emperor, if it disturbed General Qin Da rest, it is not Li Jin. "
"Why should the three princes do this?" Qin Mudao said, "People Qin allegiance to the state is allegiance to the Holy One, and it will not be used by anyone."
"General Qin really deserves a good reputation. Li Jin admires him as a true loyal man." Cen Li said in a near way, "It's so good, Li Jin bluntly, I was worried before coming, I am afraid that General Qin will mistrust others. Now I know Qin The general has just left, and Li Jin is at ease. "
The recent intention of Cen Li is different from Cen Lijiang.
Cen Lijiang has the support of the Wei family, but also wants Qin Mu, who holds a heavy army, to become a helper. This is impossible. If the emperor knew that Qin Mu was loyal, how could he wait for him to return to the dynasty. Therefore, he only needs to explore Qin Mu's attitude instead of coaxing.
In the final analysis, as long as it is not that the soldiers meet, who can inherit the Great Reign, it is still up to the father and emperor's wishes. Coming to the heavy minister, this kind of wolf child's ambition, on the contrary, can make him greatly discounted in his father's heart.
When he came this time, he was very clear in his heart. If Qin Mu really conformed to the intention of the second prince, he would raise a point. If it wasn't, it would simply come over and greet him.
Thinking of this, Cen Lijin was in a good mood, and the smile on his face was a little stronger: "Then Li Jin will not disturb General Qin's meal, and when the general enters the palace, we will see you again."
"The three princes walk slowly."