Originally, Song Huan still had a good impression of this general who conquered east and west.
Although he is Song De's biological uncle, no matter how you say it, he is also someone who brings stability to the people!
But yesterday's conversation with Cheng Tianlin made Song Huan's impression of Xu Rong plummet instantly.
Cheng Tianlin said that whenever he fought with Bei Yuan, Xu Rong would use his identity as General Hufu to suppress him and order him to lead the vanguard army to lead the battle.
Isn't this clear, let Cheng Tianlin lead people to die?
Fortunately, Cheng Tianlin's men were all brave and good at fighting, and Cheng Tianlin had his own unique insights into the formation of troops.
Therefore, as long as the Pioneer Army takes action, Beiyuan will definitely be defeated.
In fact, Cheng Tianlin's vanguard army could defeat Bei Yuan with little need for Xu Rong to lead his troops!
Song Huan was shocked when he learned the truth and couldn't help but ask Cheng Tianlin: "Since most of the credit is made by your vanguard army, why don't you tell my father?"
"Why did you let Xu Rong and Lao Deng take it for nothing?"
Cheng Tianlin just smiled helplessly: "Xu Rong is the commander-in-chief of the crusade against Bei Yuan. Even if our vanguard army has made great achievements in battle, all the credit will be attributed to him!"
"But I don't care if I have the opportunity to be promoted to a higher rank or nobility."
"As long as the vanguard army under me gets the rewards they deserve and won't suffer injustice along with me, then I will be satisfied!"
Seeing Cheng Tianlin's sincerity, Song Huan felt filled with emotion.
Cheng Xun and his son are both well-deserved loyal ministers and good generals of Daliang!
It is not too much to say that the whole family is loyal.
However, the father and son are too low-key and stubborn in their actions, and they don't know how to adapt, let alone fight for the benefits they deserve.
That’s why you are suppressed by others everywhere!
Thinking of this, Song Huan sighed and patted Cheng Tianlin on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, if there is a chance in the future, I will definitely seek justice for your vanguard army!"
Seeing Song Huan comforting himself, Cheng Tianlin grinned, showing his big white teeth.
"Hehe, I knew it was right to follow my brother!"
"Big brother is still good to me!"
"Brother, when will you marry my sister?"
"After my sister gets married, can I move in with you?"
"..." Song Huan helplessly held his forehead.
Once this idiot starts talking, he really dares to say anything!
Song Huan was recalling what happened yesterday when his thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the eunuch's sharp and loud communication voice.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is here..."
"Long live your Majesty——"
"Long live--"
"Long live—"
The ministers quickly stopped talking and knelt down to pay homage to Emperor Liang.
Emperor Liang looked around at the ministers: "My dear friends, please be free!"
"Is there anything you want to report to me today?"
"I have something to report!"
A loud voice rang out from the crowd, and the officials turned around and saw a somewhat unfamiliar face.
This man was in his early thirties, young, and dressed like a military attache.
This person obviously rarely spoke in court and looked a little frightened.
Emperor Liang seemed to have no impression of this person: "Who are you?"
The man's voice trembled slightly: "Return to your Majesty!"
"The humble position is that of the third-grade commander of the south camp of the city, Han Qiteng."
"It's not a big deal for me to report something to His Majesty in my humble position. Logically speaking, I only need to report it to my superior in my humble position!"
"But...but..."
"This matter concerns the Shenji Battalion. I dare not hide it due to my humble position. I must report it to His Majesty in person!"
As he said that, Han Qiteng did not forget to raise his head and glanced at Song Huan intentionally or unintentionally.
Hearing Han Qiteng's words, Emperor Liang couldn't help but frown slightly.
"You yourself also understand that you are overstepping your rank to report to me."
"If you weren't in urgent need of something, I would definitely punish you severely!"
Han Qiteng panicked at a speed that was visible to the naked eye. He swallowed hard, thought about it, and finally plucked up the courage.
"As a humble official, I do have important things to report to His Majesty. I will never risk my life!"
"My humble position is the commander of the camp in the south of the city. I count the number of soldiers every night."
"But during a head count last night, it was discovered that five soldiers were missing."
"After investigation, it was found that these five soldiers were bewitched by three soldiers from the Shenji Battalion and went to the brothel together and did not return all night..."
Having said this, Han Qiteng suddenly knelt down facing Emperor Liang.
"Your Majesty, the Shenji Battalion is a newly formed team specially designed to suppress bandits. Now is a critical moment for the Fourth Prince to train new recruits!"
"This matter concerns the fourth prince. I don't dare to deal with it casually due to my humble position. I can only report the matter to His Majesty truthfully!"
Seeing Han Qiteng's frightened expression, Emperor Liang's expression was extremely serious, and there were already faint signs of anger.
"This matter is related to the Shenji Camp. Is this why you reported it directly to me?"
Han Qiteng was so nervous that his hands were shaking, but he still tried to calm down and said: "Because I understand that the Shenji Camp is in the training period, so it is very important!"
"The fourth prince has no experience in leading troops before. He probably doesn't know the serious consequences if his soldiers go out without permission during training..."
"Nonsense!"
Before Han Qiteng finished speaking, he was interrupted by an angry Cheng Tianlin.
"Who said that if the fourth prince has no experience in leading troops, the troops he leads will be bad?"
"As the chief instructor of the Shenji Battalion, I was able to master all three thousand soldiers in just one day yesterday!"
"Would it be possible if it were the rest of you?"
"Moreover, how do you know where your soldiers went when they went out privately?"
"How do you know who they were bewitched by?"
"You really have one mouth to spread rumors, just open your mouth and start talking!"
Being scolded by Cheng Tianlin, Han Qiteng's face turned pale and red, red and white again, looking extremely embarrassed.
"I...of course I received the report, so I came to report the truth to Your Majesty!"
"General Cheng, as the commander-in-chief of the Shenji Battalion, if there is a problem with the Shenji Battalion, you cannot escape the involvement!"
Cheng Tianlin has a hot temper and will explode at the slightest moment.
Stirred by Han Qiteng's few words, he became even more emotional instantly!
"you you……"
"As the commander of the South Camp, you target the Shenji Camp everywhere!"
"Since you keep saying that there is something wrong with the soldiers in the Shenji Battalion, where is the evidence!"
When asked about the evidence, Han Qiteng became calm and relaxed.
"Since General Cheng won't shed tears without seeing the coffin, and you insist on me providing substantial evidence, then I will give General Cheng and the fourth prince one evidence!"
"Last night, all the soldiers from South Camp were captured and brought back to the camp!"
"They have made the whole truth clear!"
"If General Cheng doesn't believe it, I can immediately send someone to kidnap these soldiers and interrogate them again in front of His Majesty!"
