The generals and generals of the army had arrived, but Qin Rigang still did not show up.
As time passed, the generals' patience wore away.
Pan Qingyang stood at the first place on the left, frowning, secretly saying that King Yan shouldn't be so late. In the hall, the generals were whispering to each other, whispering, laughing with each other. Among them, the generals belonging to Qin Rigang's line had a smile on their faces. With a relaxed and cheerful smile, there was no pressure at all, and he looked very casual standing in the hall.
However, the generals belonging to Yang Xiuqing's line had serious expressions and lowered their voices when speaking. They all looked at one person, and that was Li Xiucheng, because Li Xiucheng was their backbone.
In the blink of an eye, fifteen minutes slipped away.
At this moment, the generals were even more impatient.
"The King of Yan has arrived."
Suddenly, a high-pitched shout sounded from outside the hall, as sudden as a thunder exploded in the hall. In an instant, all the generals in the hall shut their mouths and stopped talking.
One by one, they turned to look outside the hall and watched Qin Rigang approaching.
Qin Rigang wore a golden helmet, bright silver armor, a jade belt around his waist, and military boots. His eyes were as sharp as a knife, and he exuded a noble and majestic aura. In the past, Qin Rigang walked with long strides, but today he does not. It is a slow walk, with big steps but steady steps. Every step forward, there is a slight pause, like a dragon walking like a tiger walking like a dragon, giving people a sense of great confidence.
This feeling only increased Qin Rigang's majesty.
Qin Rigang walked to the front seat in the center of the hall, lifted up his robe and sat down.
After sitting down, Qin Rigang breathed a long sigh of relief and twisted his butt, as if savoring the difference of this position. Qin Rigang was the king of Yan in the court and also led an army. He could be said to be authoritative, but he never It didn't feel like it does today, because this position was once occupied by Yang Xiuqing, and this position meant that he had temporarily obtained the rights in Yang Xiuqing's hands.
Qin Rigang became the commander-in-chief of the army, and it was natural that he should sit directly above the hall.
"I have met King Yan."
Pan Qingyang's eyes were full of joy and he took the lead to walk to the center of the hall and salute Qin Rigang.
Immediately afterwards, the rest of the generals did the same.
Qin Rigang waved his hand and said, "Let's all sit down."
The generals thanked them and then returned to their seats to sit down. At this time, Qin Rigang did not speak in a hurry. His sharp eyes glanced at the generals sitting on both sides of the hall one by one. Wherever his eyes glanced, every general looked down. He turned his head or shifted his gaze, not daring to look Qin Rigang in the eye, which gave Qin Rigang a feeling of great power.
Perhaps because of the involvement of Yang Xiuqing, Qin Rigang's feeling was extremely clear.
This feeling permeated Qin Rigang's heart, making Qin Rigang's ambitions more and more intense, and his desire to fight against Yang Xiuqing became more intense.
At this moment, Qin Rigang suddenly understood Yang Xiuqing, because this position was so comfortable.
If it were him, he would be willing to act arbitrarily.
When Qin Rigang's eyes fell on Li Xiucheng's face, he paused, and his expression suddenly became serious, as if the gentle weather suddenly turned into a violent storm. However, no matter what Qin Rigang did, Li Xiucheng took it calmly. There was no change in the expression on his face, not even the respect he deserved.
This situation was like a basin of cold water poured on Qin Rigang's head.
Qin Rigang sneered in his heart, and his intention to deal with Li Xiucheng became even more determined. Qin Rigang turned his eyes and retracted his gaze without any trace, and said in a deep voice: "The army is related to the great cause of the Celestial Dynasty, and everything in the army is the guarantee of the great cause of the Celestial Dynasty. Today We have convened the generals for a discussion because there is a matter that has caused a stir and must be dealt with, otherwise the army will be restless."
Pan Qingyang stood up and said immediately: "Your Majesty, please speak clearly."
Qin Rigang glanced at Pan Qingyang approvingly and secretly said that this guy is quite smart.
Li Xiucheng frowned and his mood became depressed.
As early as when Yang Xiuqing left Changshu County, he had already asked Li Xiucheng to prevent Qin Rigang. Now that Qin Rigang mentioned the uproar, Li Xiucheng had a bad premonition, because starting yesterday, rumors began to spread in the city that he had surrendered. Li Zhen and Li Xiucheng knew that this was Li Zhen's conspiracy, but they found it difficult to defend themselves.
The more you defend this kind of thing, the more unclear the explanation becomes.
Qin Rigang looked at Li Xiucheng again and said calmly: "I have received a report letter, and the person who reported it is Li Xiucheng."
Pan Qingyang asked again: "Your Majesty, what did Li Xiucheng commit?"
Qin Rigang walked up the steps and said loudly: "Someone reported that Li Xiucheng surrendered to Li Zhen. The reason why he stayed in the Celestial Dynasty was to provide Li Zhen with information and convenience." At this point, Qin Rigang's tone suddenly changed. Sen Leng became louder and yelled: "Li Xiucheng, everyone knows about this, what do you have to say?"
Li Xiucheng sneered in his heart, Qin Rigang and Pan Qingyang sang together, wasn't it just to deal with him.
Li Xiucheng strode to the hall and said in a deep voice: "The news in the county is purely a rumor. It was deliberately spread by Li Zhen in order to alienate King Yan and the last general. Li Xiucheng has a clear conscience and has nothing to say."
Qin Rigang said coldly: "Are you trying to be a rogue? I really think I don't dare to arrest you."
Li Xiucheng counterattacked: "What the general said is the truth. The general started from a humble beginning and was supported by the King of the East to reach his current status. The heaven is like a warm home to the general. The general cherishes his own Family, love your brothers at home, King Yan is a wise king of the heaven, and slandering the general without any real evidence is not what a wise king should do."
"Asshole."
Pan Qingyang stood up and shouted angrily: "Li Xiucheng, do you still have dignity?"
Li Xiucheng said again: "What I said is only the truth and there is nothing wrong."
Li Xiucheng ignored Pan Qingyang at all. As the saying goes, I respect others as much as they respect me. Li Xiucheng knew Qin Rigang and Pan Qingyang's little plan, and had no intention of bowing to Qin Rigang. This was not only because Li Xiucheng himself was unwilling, but Yang Xiuqing was also unwilling. Seeing this situation, Li Xiucheng represented Yang Xiuqing's will and could not take the initiative to admit defeat to Qin Rigang.
Qin Rigang said: "There are rumors flying everywhere, how can General Li prove himself?"
Qin Rigang did not give up and asked again.
Li Xiucheng frowned, because there was no way to defend this matter, and Li Xiucheng was not an economical lamp. He replied directly: "Reporting to King Yan, the last general will be loyal to the Heavenly Dynasty and will never have two minds. Rumors stop with the wise and there is no need to defend."
"I think you have something evil in your mind." Qin Rigang leaned forward slightly and said in a deep voice: "No matter what, you are already suspected. This is a fact. Your situation is no longer suitable for leading troops. The military power is handed over to Pan Qingyang. I The king will send you to Tianjing."
The generals of Yang Xiuqing's line became nervous and all looked at Li Xiucheng.
How to make a decision depends entirely on Li Xiucheng's thoughts.
Pan Qingyang stared at Li Xiucheng, with a cold look in his eyes, and even put his right hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist, indicating that he was planning to draw his sword if Li Xiucheng refused.
Pan Qingyang had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and finally it arrived.
Li Xiucheng looked straight at Qin Rigang and said in a low voice: "The military power of the last general was given by King Dong, and King Yan had no right to interfere. If King Dong thought that Li Xiucheng was collaborating with the enemy, Li Xiucheng would be willing to tie himself up, but without King Dong's order, Li Xiucheng would not give up military power. , as for Pan Qingyang, he is not qualified to interfere with military power."
Qin Rigang tested Li Xiucheng's bottom line, but his mood became even more depressed.