Sure enough, a few days later, during the next court meeting, the impeachment against Yang Ling came overwhelmingly.
"I am impeaching the general for his lack of respect for the king's law and his conduct that is arrogant!"
"The general reached an agreement with the leader of the bandit without authorization, and his intentions are to be punished!"
There are endless impeachments like this.
What makes people even more speechless is that someone actually reported Yang Ling for corruption and bribery!
Most of the courtiers noticed the direction of the trend from the last time Li Fu impeached Yang Ling.
So they all followed Li Fu's example and rushed to impeach Yang Ling to Cao Pi.
Although there were Zhang Xiu, Xin Ping, Xin Pi and others who interceded for Yang Ling, most of the courtiers still chose to add insult to injury!
And this time, Cao Pi's attitude was not as firm as before!
"Are you planning to rebel?"
Cao Pi said with a cold expression,
"The general has made great contributions to the court, and you actually slander him like this?"
"We don't dare!"
All the ministers said in unison, but they showed no intention of flinching.
At this moment, Sima Yi coughed lightly and said calmly,
"Your Majesty, so many courtiers are impeaching the general together. Due to both sentiment and reason, this matter should be investigated thoroughly!"
"If the general has not done anything wrong, it would be better to give him a clean slate and deal with those who falsely accuse the general!"
Cao Pi's expression softened, he looked at Yang Ling and said,
"What Zhongda said makes some sense. I wonder what the general's intention is?"
Yang Ling said calmly.
"I obey Your Majesty in everything!"
"That's good!"
Cao Pi nodded with satisfaction and said to Sima Yi,
"Zhongda, you will be solely responsible for this matter!"
"I accept your order!"
"You must remember that this matter must be investigated strictly and the general must be cleared!"
"Your Majesty, please rest assured!"
Seeing Cao Pi and Sima Yi performing solemnly, a sneer appeared on Yang Ling's face.
When the court meeting ended and the officials dispersed, Cao Pi was about to get up and leave, but saw Xia Houshang, Cao Xiu, and Cao Zhen still standing in the palace.
"Boren (Xiahou Shangzi), what else do you want?"
Several people looked at each other, and Xia Houshang, who had the closest relationship with Cao Pi, took the initiative to speak.
"Your Majesty, the General has always been upright and aboveboard in his conduct. He is by no means the rebellious minister described by the courtiers."
"Yes, with his family fortune, how could he possibly embezzle military funds?"
"Your Majesty has ordered a strict investigation of the general. I'm afraid it will chill the general and the officers and men in the army!"
Cao Xiu and Cao Zhen also nodded in agreement.
Cao Pi frowned slightly, but then chuckled and said,
"Bo Ren, Wen Lie, Zi Dan, don't be nervous."
"These ministers have been impeaching the general. I just want to restore the general's innocence."
"As long as Sima Yi investigates clearly, it should be fine."
It was okay if Cao Pi didn't say it, but saying so made Cao Xiu and others even more nervous.
Everyone knows that Sima Yi and Yang Ling have never dealt with each other, and there is quite a bit of grudge between them!
Ask Sima Yi to check Yang Ling. Even if there is no problem, the problem can still be found.
"Your Majesty, why don't you let Taiwei (Jia Xu), Tingwei (Guo Jia) and others review this matter?"
Cao Zhen suggested.
"I have made a decision on this matter, please don't interfere in this matter anymore!"
Just kidding, Jia Xu and Guo Jia are both upright people and have a good relationship with Yang Ling.
If they were asked to investigate Yang Ling, how could they possibly come up with the results?
The reason why Cao Pi put Sima Yi in charge of this matter was to punish Yang Ling!
Seeing that he was already a little displeased, Xia Houshang and others, although unwilling to do so, could only hold their hands and say,
"We will obey your Majesty's will!"
They stood up to take their leave, talking in low voices as they left the palace.
"The Wei Dynasty is as prosperous as it is today, all thanks to the efforts of the general. Why is Your Majesty so confused that you send someone to investigate the general?"
Cao Zhen sighed as he spoke.
"Zi Dan is still too naive, haven't you understood?"
Xia Houshang couldn't help but shake his head.
When Cao Zhen heard this, he looked a little confused.
"Do you really think those courtiers impeached the general on their own initiative?"
Cao Xiu lowered his voice and said seriously.
Cao Zhen suddenly understood.
"You mean... His Majesty ordered them to do this?"
"good!"
Xia Houshang nodded heavily.
Seeing that they had left the palace, the three of them found a secluded place and started talking.
"Although His Majesty looks so righteous, I'm afraid he is deliberately targeting the general this time."
Xia Houshang sighed.
"Your Majesty is not that kind of person, is he?"
Cao Zhen said hesitantly.
"Why is your Majesty not that kind of person?"
Xia Houshang rolled his eyes.
He, Cao Xiu, and Cao Zhen all grew up together with Cao Pi, and they are most familiar with each other's personalities.
If Cao Pi wasn't a petty person, he wouldn't have wanted to kill Cao Hong before!
"If this is true, what should we do?"
Cao Xiu frowned.
The three of them looked at each other speechlessly, all looking a little embarrassed.
On one side was Yang Ling, whom they regarded as their idol, and on the other was the king of a country. They really didn't know what to do.
"Forget it, if His Majesty goes too far, I will never stand idly by."
"Even if we go to invite the Queen Mother, we must stop His Majesty's ridiculous behavior!"
Xia Houshang looked solemn and authentic.
"Okay, I'll do as you say!"
The other two people nodded in agreement.
To them, Yang Ling was not only an idol, but also the pillar of Cao Wei's country.
If Cao Pi wanted to get rid of Yang Ling, he would probably cause chaos in the government!
Since they are members of the royal family, they naturally will not sit idly by.
…
Yang Ling knew nothing about Xia Houshang and others' concern for him.
Because he had just returned to his house, and before he had time to take a breath, he saw Zhou Cang coming to report.
"General, Sima Yi brought people here and said they wanted to search the mansion!"
Before Yang Ling could speak, Cao Qing on the side became anxious.
"This Sima Yi is too presumptuous!"
"Madam, please be patient. Let's go meet him first."
Yang Ling smiled, comforted Cao Qing and walked towards the front yard.
In the front hall, the old god Sima Yizheng was sitting there.
Sima Fu and Sima Kui stood behind him. Outside the hall, there were a large number of soldiers brought by Sima Yi, who were in a stalemate with Yangling's soldiers led by Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao.
"What does Sima Zhongda mean by this?"
Yang Ling asked calmly.
"Please forgive me, General. I am also following His Majesty's order to conduct a search. I want to clear the General's name!"
Sima Yi said with a smile on his face.
"Should I say no?"
Yang Ling asked rhetorically.
"We are acting according to our orders. If you resist, that would be treason!"
"That's right, we can kill them on the spot without mercy!"
Sima Fu and Sima Kui sang in harmony.
"If it weren't for me, how could you two be standing here talking?"
"Do you have the right to interrupt when I'm talking to your brother?"
Yang Ling scolded coldly.
