Chapter 171 Like Walking on Thin Ice 1

On the second day, Zhao Xin got up early. First, he sent his cousin Li Shi away, and then yawned to the palace.

When he came to the gate of the West Palace, he was a little surprised to see that Han Sheng was also there. He hurried forward and said, "Uncle Han, why are you here?"

Han Sheng held his sword and looked at the sky. He looked at Zhao Xin and said with a smile, "You got up early and thought you were going to come later."

"How's it going? Did you have a good time yesterday? Is everything all the better, my lord?

Han Sheng and Li Dui have known each other for many years, which can be regarded as old friends. It is reasonable that he will not fall behind yesterday's birthday banquet. It's only five days ago that his master suddenly sent him to the north to do business, so he did not attend the birthday banquet.

Zhao Xin said with a smile, "My grandfather is fine. He was also very happy yesterday. Uncle Lao Han was dead."

Han Sheng nodded and said, "That's good. It's a pity that I couldn't attend the old man's birthday banquet."

He took out a piece of jade from his waist and handed it to Zhao Xindao; "This is the cold jade I asked someone to bring back from Kunshan. I asked the old man that he likes to collect jade. This is my gift this time. I've been on top of my business these days. I'm afraid I don't have time to visit the old man and Brother Li. I'll ask you to hand it over for me.

Zhao Xin hurriedly took it away. He only saw that the jade was crystal clear, and there was a faint chill in the palm of his hand. It was an extremely rare top-grade cold jade. It seems that Han Sheng spent a lot of time in order to get the Li family together, so Zhao Xin also thanked his grandfather with a smile.

Yesterday was Zhao Xin's day of rest. It was Li Wei's turn to spend the night. But Zhao Xin looked around, but he didn't see Li Wei's figure. He couldn't help scolding: "Why didn't Li Wei see him? Is it possible that he ran out lazily again."

Han Sheng smiled and said, "You misunderstood him this time. I came to replace him early in the morning. He kept vigil all night and thought he was sleeping in the barracks now."

Zhao Xin nodded "Oh" and asked in a low voice, "Uncle Han, does the master have any arrangements? Why do you want you to come in person?"

As a Lang Zhongling, Han Sheng is in charge of the defense of the nine palaces. In addition, he is also responsible for his father's clothing, food and sleeping, and the promulgation of the royal edict. He often leaves Handan to do business at the order of his father. Therefore, he usually does not interfere in the specific defense of the West Palace, which is the sole responsibility of Yulin Lieutenant Zhao Xin. Over time, Han Sheng and Zhao Xin also formed a tacit understanding and cooperated with each other. Since Han Sheng came in person this time, he must have received the order of his father, so Zhao Xin asked this question.

Han Sheng took a look around and was sure that no one whispered, "The eldest son is back."

Zhao Xin was stunned for a moment and blurted out, "An Yangjun is back?"

Han Sheng nodded and whispered, "I was ordered to go north this time. It was the urgent recruitment of the eldest son to go back to Handan."

Speaking of this, Han Sheng took a look at Zhao Xin and seemed to have some advice; "The matter of the eldest son's entry into the city has not been announced yet. You should know it sooner or later, so it's okay for me to listen to you. As for other people, it's best not to know.

Zhao Xin naturally knew that Han Sheng was reminding him not to tell his father and uncle for the time being, so he nodded and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Han, I know the importance, and I know what to say."

"It's the best." Han Sheng nodded, his expression eased a lot, and said with a smile, "But it won't be too difficult for you. The eldest son's return to Handan this time was approved by the king. There was no intruce, but there were some departures in the itinerary, a few days earlier than expected."

Zhao Xin seems to have some understanding. On that day, the master's father in the court forcibly passed the return of Anyangjun to the court, which has aroused the dissatisfaction of Yi Gongzi Cheng and Feiyi and others. Now An Yangjun suddenly changed his itinerary and returned to the court ahead of schedule, which had to make Zhao Xin begin to realize what was wrong.

Did the master begin to worry that someone on the road would be unfavorable to Anyang, so he personally sent Han Sheng to pick him up?

This possibility cannot be ruled out. You should know that An Yangjun holds heavy soldiers in his hands and lives in the barracks all year round. Naturally, no one dares to disadvantage him. However, leaving the generation is different. Most of the counties along the way belong to the internal governance of Zhao. The master's forces are mostly in the border troops, and the control of internal governance is not strong. Therefore, if someone secretly mobilized the surrounding army to besiege, it is not impossible.

You should know that the master's father recalled Anyang Jun Zhao Zhang to Handan to participate in politics, which has raised the vigilance of the royal party. Zhao Zhang, the deposed prince of the previous dynasty, posed a great threat to Zhao He's throne, both in terms of blood relatives and military merit.

Zhao Xin met Han Sheng's eyes looking at him, and more and more affirmed his guess. There was a little panic in his heart for no reason. He suddenly realized that if the conflict between the master father and the king intensified, his uncle must follow the king. His father was always close to his uncle's father, and he was also a member of the royal party. And as the most important lieutenant Yulin, as the master's father, where will he go?

Zhao Xin's throat was a little dry. Looking at Han Sheng, who looked at him, he couldn't help asking, "Uncle Han, do you think if one day the master and the king really reach the point of military meeting, where will we go?"

Han Sheng's face suddenly sank and he roared in a low voice, "Bold, is this what you should say? I think you really don't want to live!"

Zhao Xin shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Uncle Han, why do you frame me? With your identity and insight, it is impossible not to think about this possibility. Now we are all close ministers and cronies around the Lord, and we are one with both honor and disgrace. Why don't you tell each other frankly?

Han Sheng was stunned for a while, and then said slowly in a low voice; "Well, you are really bold and careful. You should know that everyone is clear and confused about this kind of thing. No one dares to break it, and you dare.

"If that kind of thing really happens, do you think we have a choice as a close minister next to our master? There is only one way to the end, and there can be no way out. If the Lord loses his power, you and I will be reckoned. My old man has followed his father for more than 30 years. He has not participated in anything, so he will definitely be executed. As for you, you are lucky. With your uncle and father, you will probably not lose your life, but you don't want to think about your career. You can only be a rich and idle person all your life.

He said that Han Sheng's smile was a little bitter here, and he said, "What's more... I'm from South Korea and the distant uncle of the eldest son. This relationship alone is enough for me to be liquidated.

He looked up at Zhao Xin and said with no understanding, "I see that you are affectionate and righteous, and you are a man, so I think you are my own people to say this to you. Don't let me down. You should know that Zhao Xi and others are all worried about you, because you don't have a choice like us, so many things are slow to tell you. Today, I told you this, do you understand what I mean?

Zhao Xin was already confused at this time. He nodded subconsciously when he heard the words and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Han, the person Zhao Xin admires most in my life is his father. In addition to his parents, he is also the best person to me. I'm not a treacherous person. I still know the truth of repaying kindness, but whoever dares to be unfavorable to the master, no matter who is, I will stand up without hesitation.

Han Sheng patted Zhao Xin on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Good boy, the master really didn't misread you. In my life, what I admire most is the master's understanding of people. I have never missed a person.

Zhao Xin smiled bitterly when he heard the words. It was really difficult for him to calm down. If it were him a year ago, he would never have thought that he would be directly involved in the power struggle between the highest level of the State of Zhao, let alone have an extremely embarrassing identity. In fact, since he entered the Yulin, his life has changed. All this is like an invisible hand pushing him behind his back, making him sink deeper and deeper, and finally it is difficult to extricate himself.

He looked into the palace gate and said calmly, "Uncle Han, is An Yangjun in the master's palace now?"

"Hmm." Han Sheng nodded with a complicated look.

"The fat phase and the floor phase are also in it."