Part Four: Four Seas Distressed, Anti-Zheng Alliance Chapter 116: Rumors Abound
Guanlangjun Station
"What?" Mu Mingrui yelled in the military tent: "You said Mengzi didn't come back? Then where will he go?"
Guan Lang was even more helpless: "Guan is very puzzled by General Mu's words. Isn't it true that General Mu has always been by his side? The general doesn't know, but instead asked Guan, what's the point of this?"
Mu Mingrui felt unreasonable and kicked the ground angrily, gritting his teeth. The two looked at each other, speechless.
"Master Military Advisor is here!"
The two men instantly raised their heads, their eyes shining, and hurried out of the tent to greet them. They saw Yu Jitao riding on a horse, and Ni Hao guarding the side with a Qihu blade. Mu Mingrui took off his helmet and knelt in front of the army.
, with tears in his eyes, said: "The general is incompetent, causing Duke Zheng to be under siege. I hope the military advisor will deal with it!"
"General Mu cannot bear the blame alone. I hope the military advisor and Guan will deal with it together!" Guan Lang knelt aside and lowered his head.
Yu Jitao laughed loudly when he saw this: "Two generals, please get up quickly. Isn't Mr. Zheng right here?" After saying that, he gently dismounted and opened the curtain of the carriage. Qing Meng and Yao Qiu were holding hands and hiding inside to have fun.
Woolen cloth.
"Mengzi?" Mu Mingrui wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and ran over to hold his hand: "Mengzi, is it really you?"
Qingmeng nodded excitedly: "I'm back! And I'm back unscathed, and..."
Before he finished speaking, Ni Hao rushed to shout: "Mengzi has decided to marry Yao Qiu! We are all waiting for the wedding bar!"
When all the soldiers heard this, the atmosphere instantly became cheerful. Yao Qiu's red face hid behind Qing Meng: "It's so embarrassing... so embarrassing..."
Guan Lang was still puzzled as to why Qingmeng came back with the military advisors from Sanqin Pass, and how he escaped, so he asked Qingmeng about this.
"There was an old man in the Sanqin Mountains who ground the 'Bone-Reproducing Pill' into powder and smeared it on our faces. Our faces gradually turned ugly, as if we had changed into different people! Xiao Lu let down his guard, so he fled back to the military camp in a big way.
, the time has passed, and now the original appearance has been restored." Qing Meng explained with a smile while helping Yao Qiu get out of the carriage.
Mu Mingrui looked around: "Where is that old gentleman? We must repay him well!"
"I thought so too, but we lost our way and when we bumped into the military advisor by mistake, he and the child beside him disappeared without a trace. It was really strange..." Qing Meng replied.
After everything was settled, Qing Meng ordered the army to retreat ten miles, and intentionally or unintentionally tested the soldiers' opinions on the retreat. Obviously, after suffering such a defeat, Qing Meng had an inexplicable feeling of fear towards Xiao Lu.
On this day, Qing Meng gathered everyone together in a tent to continue discussing the advance and retreat. The thoughtful Yu Jitao noticed it early, raised his glass and said to everyone: "Thank you for your hard work, today I specially ordered the chef to kill the horse for meat. Ji Tao
Drink with you all!"
Qingmeng asked in surprise: "This horse is very precious and cannot be used as food unless it is absolutely necessary. How could the military advisor not know?"
Yu Jitao shook off the osmanthus folding fan and said, "Mr. Zheng doesn't know anything. This horse has no disease or disability and can be called a good horse. It fell down accidentally during a military exercise and only suffered a few scratches. However, the horse has been trembling since then and never stopped.
Dare to leave the stable. Jitao has sent people to check many times, and there is no serious health problem. Zheng Gong thinks, what is the use of keeping such a cowardly horse? It is better to be slaughtered as meat on the chopping board. "
The generals did not understand the meaning, but Qing Meng heard it clearly. It was clearly a metaphor for him being a "cowardly horse" who succumbs to setbacks. Thinking of this, Qing Meng lowered his head involuntarily.
, so ashamed.
"Xiao Lu is personally in charge of Sanqin Pass. The city is impregnable. How should we deal with it?" Qing Meng spread his hands and asked.
Yu Jitao gently shook his folding fan and replied confidently: "Mr. Zheng, don't worry, Jitao has his own clever plan."
"Please ask the military advisor for advice!"
Yu Jitao looked at the generals: "Xiao Lu's wisdom is nothing more than the jealousy of a villain, how can it be of great use? If this person is defeated, he will surely fall on these two points:
1. Sanqinguan seems to be impregnable, but in fact the people inside are scattered. Zhang Wenbo is always holding Xiao Lu's elbow. This is one of them;
Second, although Xiao Lu is called Prime Minister, he is actually difficult to convince the public. The four major families in the capital hate him to the core. As long as we let out a little bit of talk, we can remove him from this official position!"
After listening to the generals, they discussed it privately. Qing Meng agreed with this point of view and immediately made the decision. Chen Shuai made a false announcement and sent people to spread the word, and it spread to the capital in half a month.
Above the court hall of Jingzhao Mansion
Tai Li sat tremblingly on the dragon chair, while Yang Min stood aside with a sword in hand, glaring at the ministers in the court: "Who spread these words? How dare you frame Prime Minister Xiao for treason? Give me an answer!"
There was silence in the court, and the ministers looked at each other, not even daring to breathe. Because Yang Min came to Beijing, the Yang family, one of the four major families, controlled the government. Yang Min was also the prince's biological uncle. For a time, the Yang family's
People in the court can be said to have unlimited scenery.
"Wei Zhongcheng, since this is your memorial, I would like you to explain why Prime Minister Xiao has the intention to rebel?" Yang Min glared at the sixty-year-old veteran and forced him to speak.
The old minister walked out tremblingly and replied slowly: "Come back to the general, Xiao Lusu has wild ambitions. Today, he made announcements all over the capital. He wants to dethrone His Majesty from the throne and give it to him. The old minister hid it in his sleeve and asked the general to take a look...
..." Zhao Fuli stepped forward, reached out and grabbed the "Essay" and handed it to Yang Min.
At this time, in an inconspicuous corner, a young official's eyes shone brightly, he held a wat board, took a deep breath, and was about to stride out of the crowd. An old official gently grabbed his sleeve and whispered: "Qing
Son, what do you want to do?"
"Share the worries for the country, share the worries for the Holy One..." After the man answered, he walked towards the center with righteousness and dignity, his eyes filled with perseverance and righteousness.
Yang Min recognized it for a long time, but he didn't recognize a few words! It really made him a little embarrassed, so he had to pretend to ask Zhao Fuli to hand it to the old emperor. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, raised the tiger's head slightly, and then he saw His Majesty standing in front of him.
Man. I saw this man with a majestic figure, a straight face, a heroic spirit, and piercing black eyes. Yang Min secretly praised in his heart: "He is really a good man!"
"Your Majesty, I believe that Prime Minister Xiao is not guilty. I suspect that Zheng's thief Zhang Qingmeng is trying to sow discord and make our monarch and ministers unable to work together. Please give me a clear judgment!" The man's loud voice echoed in the court.
Yang Min was secretly happy when she saw a hint of perseverance on this man's slightly youthful face. Then she tried to ask: "Aren't you from the Shangguan family? Let me know you, general. What's your name?"
The man raised his head and said: "That's right. My surname is Shangguan, with the single word Qing, and he is the current admonishment officer in the court! Since the general went to the court, why did he enter with a sword? Could it be that he wanted to imitate brother Sima?"
The ministers were so frightened that they broke into a cold sweat. Now who doesn't know that Yang Min holds the army and has power over the government and the public. As long as he is willing, this ignorant boy will go to see the King of Hell in an instant!
Zhao Fuli got angry and jumped out instantly: "The general has the ability to assist Duke Zhou and goes to court with a sword. How can he not allow it?"
"Hmph..." Shangguan Qing sneered: "The general thinks he has the ability to assist Duke Zhou, but in fact he imitates Wang Mang of Han and Yang Jian of Zhou. Isn't it ridiculous?"
"You!" Zhao Fuli was furious and reached out to hit Shangguan Qing. Yang Min roared and stopped the attack.
Shangguan Qing hated Yang Minquan's power over the government and the public, so he pointed the conversation directly at Yang Min: "Why is the general so ignorant of etiquette and roaring wantonly in the court hall? "The Book of Songs" says: 'A rat has skin, but a human has no manners.
, People are rude, how can they not escape death? 'The general has such a tutor, I am sorry that I cannot compliment you!"
Not only was Yang Min not angry, but he became more and more appreciative of this outspoken man and secretly admired him. In order to please Yang Min, Wei Zhongcheng defended him and said: "Since the official Shangguan eats the royal food, he should share your majesty's worries and resolve the country's difficulties."
It’s not like you’re holding your hair over trivial matters…”
"Lord Zhongcheng!" Shangguan Qing responded: "Since I eat the emperor's food, as an admonishing official, I should advise the emperor and supervise all officials. As a general protecting the country, roaring in the court like this, how will the people of the world think of this? I have
in this way
How can we not be admonished for our obligations? Unlike some people who stand proudly on the dry shore, eat the emperor's salary without worrying about their country, and exclude outsiders for the benefit of the family. They flatter others without any shame!
"
Wei Zhongcheng was speechless and retreated like a bereaved dog. Yang Min nodded in admiration: "Okay, then tell me why Prime Minister Xiao will not rebel?"
Shangguan Qing is neither humble nor arrogant: "At least not now. The first one is that he has not yet convinced the people. He has not convinced the public yet. Everyone has heard what Mr. Zhongcheng said. The two have no advisers or generals. Could it be that they came to the capital to die? There are three before.
There is a tiger behind the wolf, and the prime minister will not be stupid enough to hit a stone with an egg. From these three points, it can be seen that the prime minister has no intention of rebellion. Changing generals before the battle is a taboo for military strategists. If the prime minister is dismissed at this time, Zheng's thieves will gallop into the Three Qin Dynasties.
No one can beat him."
"Okay!" Yang Min was overjoyed: "Min likes you. You are a straightforward person and not tactful. That's great!"
Emperor Terry raised his head silently: "That won't work...we need to find some evidence..."
"Your Majesty, I can send a decree eight hundred miles away to Sanqin Pass and order him to go to war. If he obeys the decree, he will have no intention of disobedience. If he resists the decree, the general will conquer it himself!" Shangguan Qing replied.
"I have heard that you... were called 'Master Qingtian' when you were the magistrate of Gaomi County. There are many people who praised you..."
Shangguan Qing looked at the dragon chair and said: "It is the law of heaven to fulfill the duties of a minister by eating your father's salary and your Majesty's salary. Your Majesty does not need to praise you."
Seeing that the atmosphere had eased, all the ministers began to discuss, and finally unanimously decided in favor of Shangguanqing's motion, and Zhongshu Sheng drafted the edict. That night the edict was rushed over 800 miles away.
And Shangguan Qing, a young official in his early twenties, inadvertently released a burst of thunder in the court hall, shaking the Taiwei Empire as the sun set. And this was just the beginning of his upright and stubborn life...