Autumn is getting deeper day by day, and as the weather gets colder, the soldiers and generals in Tongguan are not having a good life.

Since the new emperor ascended the throne, the imperial court has never paid any military pay to the soldiers stationed in Tongguan. The general who was guarding the pass said that some villains in the imperial court detained military rations, and the new emperor ignored the soldiers of Tongguan. The imperial court's inaction caused dissatisfaction among the middle and lower-level soldiers.

Only a small number of military generals at the upper level knew that the main reason for the court's arrears of food and wages was that the relationship between the general Nanyuan, General Muhe and the court was rigid. Since the new emperor ascended the throne, he had not even submitted the most basic letter of loyalty to Chang'an City. Many people did not understand Mu Yu's idea, but Mu Yu's brother, General Anli, Wu He, knew that Mu Yu was waiting for a price.

Mu Yu had been fighting on the battlefield for more than 30 years, from a young man to a gray-haired old coach, he was always suppressed as the second leader. First there was Zhenyuan Marquis and then Dingguo Marquis. He could never stand alone. Only this time, the former emperor arranged for him to replace Dingguo Marquis Liu Zhao to guard Tongguan before his death. He felt that this was an opportunity, at least he would have to take his destiny into his own hands.

Mu Yu was cautious and never interacted with princes in the court, but he also had the prince he admired, the fourth prince Su Ren, who later became the King of Jin. King Jin was low-key, introverted, and had the style of doing great things. After the third prince and King Yi fell one after another, in his opinion, King Jin was sure to ascend the throne, and he was also prepared to be loyal to King Jin to seek a career for him. Unfortunately, a cowardly and incompetent King Yu suddenly appeared in the heir to the throne.

This King Yu is the one he despised the most on weekdays. Although he is a legitimate son, he has been in the market for many years and his various behaviors are no different from a rogue. He does not want to serve such a foolish emperor. He is waiting for a better opportunity, or better conditions.

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On the night of September 24, Mu He met with the special envoy of King Huai for the third time, and Princess Min, the future ruler in Huai.

Not only did she bring a handwritten letter from King Huai, but she also promised generous conditions, and Mu Yu's wife would be glorious for a lifetime. This made Mu Yu very moved.

Originally, what he was most worried about was the orthodox issue of King Huai's throne, but Princess Min said it very clearly that King Huai was the orthodox emperor who followed the will of heaven and was once the crown prince and Jiugang regent. If it weren't for Su Yunyang's prosecutorial, the current King Huai should not only own the land of Huai, but should also own the land of the four seas.

This is beyond doubt. Even the old emperor often lamented that if his brother had not devoted himself to the mountains and rivers and had no intention of the throne, it would not be his turn to take charge of the national affairs. This is a humble statement, which seems to be too unintentional to the throne, but in fact, he did occupy the throne of his brother, which is known to everyone in the world.

In the hall of the General's Mansion in front of Tongguan Pass, Mu Yu's shadow was pulled long by the slender candlelight, and in the jumping figure. A person's shadow came in from the door. Mu Yu thought it was his wife who had just migrated from his family. But when he saw that it was his brother of a different surname, Wu He, his body turned back.

"Brother, that person... is Princess Min?" Wu He couldn't help asking when he saw Mu and his days were deliberately avoiding him.

"Brother, there are some things that I can't tell you yet, and there will be a result."

Wu He sighed, "Brother, you won't be unaware of the position of Princess Min and King Huai. They have what they want to ask for you now and will definitely give you generous benefits, but once they take charge of the world, how can they still treat you well? Snatch your military power, and then confiscate your family and destroy your clan. Since ancient times, people in the royal family have done less such things?"

Wu He's words also made Mu Yu's expression colder. Mu Yu looked at Wu He coldly and said, "What should I do with my brother's intention?"

"The emperor has left Chang'an City and is about to go to Tongguan to work in person. Isn't this an opportunity for the eldest brother to rebuild the old ones with the court? We are the people of the Dashun court, so how can we do something contrary to morality?"

Mu Yu couldn't help laughing in the face of Wu He's earnest persuasion, and even laughed a little desolate.

"Do you really think that emperor is here to work hard?" Mu Yu threw a secret report to his brothers of different surnames, "Look, this is the news that the flying cavalry came over in Chang'an City. That dog emperor is here to take the life of you, a loyal and patriotic general. They heard that it was wind or rain, and they thought you colluded with King Huai and were about to take your people!"

Wu He looked at the secret report and said, "This... how is this possible? There must be a villain who framed him. I know. It must be that King Huai was asking someone to spread rumors in Chang'an City to destroy the relationship between you and me and the court. Brother, we can't be fooled!"

"It's not that you and I will be fooled now. Even if this is really what King Huai did, since the court believes it, we can only cooperate with King Huai, otherwise we will be seeking death." Mu Yu said, "But let's take the initiative to greet you first. For brother, I want to give King Huai an unexpected letter of fame!"

Wu He was stunned, and after thinking about it carefully, he was shocked and said, "Brother, do you want it..."

He dared not say anything he thought. As a minister, he should not think about it, let alone say it.

Regret!

A crime that is not enough to compensate for the family if it destroys the family for more than a dozen times.

"He is unkind, don't blame me for being unrighteous!"

Mu Yugang pulled out his sword to show his determination, and a guard came to report that the imperial carriage had been stationed five miles outside Tongguan. A team of envoys from the court were coming to Tongguan.

“It’s coming so fast!”

Mu Yu waved his long sword and ordered, "Open the inner gate and welcome the envoy!"

As he said that, Mu Yu had already rushed to the door, as if he was going to pick up the Luan carriage and entered Tongguan. Wu He was extremely nervous and hurriedly followed Mu Yu with a firm expression and advised him: "Brother, why don't you think about it again!"

"What do you think?" Mu Yu shouted, "Brother, you and I have been in the military camp for decades. When I was still a leader, you were a sergeant, I said that being a soldier was to build a great achievement. We used to be a bachelor, and even rural girls made fun of us. Later, we married the officials' sisters in our hometown who had never looked at us? We walked on the bodies of many people to reach our current status. Could it be that you want me to miss such a good opportunity for nothing, just for the bullshit etiquette of the monarch and minister?"

There is no turning back arrow when the bow is drawn.

Mu Yuben was a rural boy. He had never read books and did not understand the great principles. The reason why he was able to advance to his current status is that he was tenacious and willing to learn and improve. Among so many illiterate generals, he was the first and only one who passed the self-study examination and passed the self-study examination. It is precisely because of this that the former Zhenyuan Hou and the current Dingguo Hou both valued him very much and repeatedly recommended him to the court to pay attention to it.

But such people usually have a wolfish nature in their bones. A person who works hard to the extreme only has himself in his eyes.

Mu and Yu made up their minds to kill the lord, but when they rode their horses to the Nei Pass, they learned that the imperial carriage did not come with the envoys. It was not someone else who went to Tongguan first, but his mentor, the former Minister of Rites and the current right prime minister Yuan Bolang.

"How could it be him?"

In order to seek fame and fortune, he had to go to see this nominal mentor. In fact, what he hated the most was a pedantic man like Yuan Bolang who spoke benevolence, righteousness and morality. He used to be patient, but now he has a high position and power, so he doesn't want to see the old scholar who only knows how to talk about some great principles again.

Wu He already knew that Mu Yu's attitude was firm and things could not be saved. He heard that the imperial carriage had not been in the care of him, so he put it aside.

"Brother, can you see me?"

From the secret report, there were more than a thousand imperial guards who came out with the imperial carriage. Although it was not difficult to kill more than a thousand imperial guards with Tongguan’s troops, it was only a few hundred miles away from Chang'an City. If the imperial guards fought desperately to escort the new emperor back to Chang'an City, his plan would be completely ruined. He might be convicted of it.

Thinking of this, Mu Yu said, "Yuan Bolang must have come to take the outpost, and the imperial carriage will enter the pass. We should try our best to treat this old guy with courtesy and not make him and the emperor suspicious."

Mu Yu suddenly glanced at Wu He again, "Brother, you may have to make things difficult for you in the future."

Wu He was stunned and immediately thought of something. The court came to capture him this time. His heart suddenly became cold. In order to gain Yuan Bolang's trust, did Mu Yu want to give him away as a token for his unparalleled achievements?

"Brother, you..."

Mu Yu patted Wu He on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, you and I are brothers, and it has not changed in the past few decades. Brother will protect you."

Mu Yuxiang kept his word, which was what Wu He admired him, and his words also made Wu He feel relieved. It seemed that his brother was just to paralyze Yuan Bolang and did not want to send him to death.

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In the hall of the General’s Mansion in front of the Pass.

Mu He, accompanied by Wu He and several confidant generals, welcomed the envoys of the court, and the right prime minister Yuan Bolang and his party.

Although Yuan Bolang did not come alone, he did not bring many followers. Except for the Minister of Revenue, the others were just followers. These followers were only twenty, all of them were outfits and dresses of the Imperial Guards.

In Tongguan, where 20,000 soldiers were stationed, he did not have any fear of these twenty people at all. It was just that the weapons they took made him feel puzzled. Sticks were not sticks, swords were not knives, nor long spears. They were just things like cylinders, and they seemed very light on their backs, but they didn't know what they were for. Originally, he was going to ask someone to unload their weapons, but when they saw that what they were carrying was not a blade, he didn't care much about this.

Yuan Bolang is always bullied in front of Liu Yu, but it does not mean that he will also be idle in front of others.

After all, he was a dignified right prime minister and the head of civil officials, and Mu Yu was his student, who served as a teacher for life and a father. In front of his son, he still had to be arrogant in front of someone. The student had the ability, and his face was also bright as a gentleman.

"Zhongxian? You will not feel embarrassed if you are a teacher without invitation, right?" Zhongxian said Mu Yu's word "六文". Yuan Bolang was arrogant to someone, but he was still very kind to Mu Yu. He always faced his younger generations with the image of a loving father.

Although a person is a "junior", he is not included in his kindness.

"The master is here, and the students should be welcomed three miles away, but they can't get rid of military affairs. Please forgive me."

Master is also a kind of title for teachers in ancient times, meaning that he is a master and a father. Such titles seem very respectful and awe-inspiring, which makes Yuan Bolang very satisfied and his eyes swept over someone behind him.

As a gentleman, Yuan Bolang originally wanted to talk to this proud disciple, but after all, he was also an envoy of the court and came with his purpose. He was just outspoken.

"Zhongxian, do you have a man named Wu He?"

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