Dai Shulun, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, once wrote: "It's cool in May in the thatched pavilion under the pine tree."
May is the time of late spring and early summer. The weather has begun to get a little warm, but the occasional breeze can still make you feel cool. The alternation of hot and cold, some people think this is the comfort given by nature, while some people often feel deeply uncomfortable with the impact of this contradiction.
This was the case when the right servant shot Feng Yanji.
When Li Jingda's army had just set up camp on the south bank of the Huai River, Feng Yanji could no longer hold himself back. He took the lead in leading a few personal guards and marched towards Shouzhou City with great enthusiasm, but soon his heart felt like ice.
After witnessing with his own eyes the Tang Army's camp that was burned to ashes by fire not long ago, Feng Yanji was suddenly frightened by the scorched earth for miles around. This powerful official who even the King of Qi didn't take seriously, at this time... I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. The brutal fighting that day was unimaginable. Just a glance made me feel as if the surrounding air was still burning, which was suffocating.
Fortunately, after nearly half a month of repairs by Li Yuan and others, Shouzhou City has basically recovered its vitality. There are many restaurants and shops on the streets, and people are coming and going. If Feng Yanji had seen the bloody storm and the horror of the broken limbs that day, Scene, I'm afraid I have to turn the horse's head on the spot.
Although the imperial reinforcements arrived late and the war had already ended, they were sent by the emperor and commanded by the King of Qi. Li Yuan and Liu Renzhan naturally had to give them a good reception.
In the office of the Qinghuai Jiedu Envoy, everyone respectfully placed King Li Jingda of Qi on the throne, and then sat down one by one.
After the emperor's brother sat down, he first praised the achievements of Li Yuan and Liu Renzhan, and then began to ask about the story of the war with excitement. After all, it was King Qi who was asking the question. None of the generals dared to speak carelessly at this time, so at Li Yuan's initiative, the most senior Liu Renzhan was pushed out.
Devour
After Liu Renzhan glanced at Li Yuan helplessly, he then bowed his hands to Li Jingda humbly and said: "Your Highness, the general does not dare to take the credit for wiping out the rebels this time. In fact, it is all the credit of Marshal Li! That day, the general led his troops in South of Shouzhou City..."
After all, he was a famous general of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Liu Renzhan not only analyzed the details of each battle to the point, but also patiently explained the causes and consequences clearly. In the end, he even truthfully told Li Jingda the situation of reorganizing the city defense after the war. He said once, but he never forgot to emphasize Li Yuan's contribution both inside and outside his words. Hearing the wonderful battle, Li Jingda not only felt excited, but his eyes gradually focused on Li Yuan, who looked calm.
Liu Renzhan's powerful voice resounded in the hall, and everyone listened attentively. However, Li Yuan had other thoughts at this time, and seemed not to notice Li Jingda's earnest eyes.
Although Li Jingda, the king of Qi, was mediocre in talent, he was upright. This was a record Li Yuan had read in history books. I saw her today, but I don’t know how to describe it.
After many days of marching, I thought that with Li Jingda's noble status, he would go to the government office to rest first, and then enjoy a feast. Unexpectedly, as soon as he got off his horse, he impatiently went to inspect the city wall. , insisted on inspecting the current city defense of Shouzhou in person, and had to spare an hour or two under the scorching sun. After confirming that everything was safe, he returned with satisfaction, making everyone hungry and thirsty.
Just from this detail, Li Yuan felt that this person's character was different from that of most princes and nobles in the Southern Tang Dynasty. At least Li Hongji, King of Yan, would never be able to do such a thing. Either he was too full or he had been holding back for too long in Jinling. Already......
"Dashuai Li, Marshal Li?"
Suddenly, Li Yuan was brought back to reality by a call. When he came back to his senses, he found that Li Jingda was already standing in front of him. He quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "The general is here!"
Li Jingda's eyes were full of admiration at this time. After looking Li Yuan up and down, he smiled cordially and said: "Haha, your reputation as Marshal Li is as thunderous as ever! When I see you today, it's really extraordinary! I was so successful in the Western Expedition earlier. The king once heard that his majesty praised you as the most powerful Wei Huo in the world, but he always felt that it was exaggerated. He never thought that you would make such great achievements again at such a young age. You are so gifted and talented. It is really amazing! I am deeply ashamed! I am the proud leader of the Tang Dynasty. If this is the case, why worry about the country’s poor fortunes and lack of prestige?!”
In the face of everyone's blazing gazes, Li Yuan just smiled calmly and said: "Your Highness has given you too much praise! How dare a junior general compare himself to Wei Huo? He is just so kind to your Majesty that he dare not not repay it!"
Hearing this, Li Jingda was overjoyed. He pulled Li Yuan over and asked mysteriously: "Commander Li, can you tell me more about the newly made trebuchet?"
"Your Highness!" A sudden cold voice cut off Li Jingda's interest.
Who is so bold as to interrupt King Qi's words?
Everyone turned around in surprise, only to see Feng Yanji stand up in a hurry. The gloom on his face when he entered the city seemed to have dissipated. At this time, he smiled meaningfully and said: "Your Highness, please forgive me for being rude. Now If there is something urgent, you need to ask Marshal Li!"
Li Jingda was immediately disappointed. He turned around and scolded: "That's ridiculous! Didn't you see me talking to Marshal Li? What's so important?"
He had known that Feng Yanji was scheming and had issues with him, but now that he heard this sudden and strange aura, Li Yuan could not help but feel uneasy.
Feng Yanji snorted softly and continued: "Your Highness, Marshal Liu mentioned just now that Li Jinquan's head has been sent to Jinling immediately, but why is the traitor Li Song missing? This matter is really strange. The Qing Huai Army surrendered, and all the generals, big and small, surrendered. Now, Du Du Bao Xin’s army has disappeared?”
Li Yuan's heart suddenly tightened. This man was really shrewd, but he chose the key points...
Then he suppressed his concentration and replied in a deep voice: "Feng Jianjun, this time our army was able to quickly capture Shouzhou City, it is really Li Song's contribution! It was he who took the lead in capturing the south gate and burning down the rebel gate." Camp! Although he rebelled first, it was enough to deserve his crime and meritorious service. Unfortunately, the battlefield was too chaotic that day, and most of the Baoxin army was destroyed at Shuimen. As for whether Li Song was dead, the city was full of corpses, making it difficult to identify... ....”
Before he finished speaking, Feng Yanji shook his head and laughed loudly, intentionally or unintentionally: "Listen, listen!"
"Not to mention whether Li Song died, but he killed Yang Weiyue in Luzhou and then rebelled, which is an unforgivable crime! It is His Majesty's decision whether to serve his crime and perform meritorious service! The imperial court has the final say! Even if you, Commander-in-Chief Li, have made great achievements, How can you make the decision for the imperial court? Seeing that you praised Li Song so much, could it be that you colluded with this thief privately and deliberately allowed him to escape? "
These heart-wrenching remarks made everyone present look at each other, and even Qi King Li Jingda couldn't help but frown.
In fact, regarding the situation that day, although Liu Renzhan and other generals did not know the specific conversation between Li Song and Li Yuan in the dense forest, the generals knew the ins and outs. It was Li Song who sent the letter, and Li Yuan was the one who sent the letter on the spot. He met with Li Song in front of all the soldiers, without any cover-up. Moreover, when Li Yuan rushed thousands of miles to rescue him, he bore the brunt of killing many of the guarantors. Now that Feng Yanji said that Li Yuan colluded with the rebels, they absolutely did not believe it. .
And as Li Yuan said, without Li Song's help, I am afraid that Shouzhou City is still in Li Jinquan's hands now, and the generals will know whether Li Song can be guilty and meritorious. Moreover, many corpses of the Baoxin soldiers were indeed found at the water gate. Even Li Song's flag was left in a pool of blood. The battlefield was so dangerous and most of the corpses were beyond recognition. How could one judge whether they were alive or dead?
The most important thing is that all the generals see what Li Yuan has done in the past few days and respect him in their hearts. How could the generals watch Feng Yanji slander him when he was so loyal and brave and accomplished great feats? Even though he was extremely powerful, the crowd couldn't help but become excited at this time.
The audience started to argue for Li Yuan one by one, and the scene was chaotic for a while, but Li Yuan just sat silently, staring coldly at the silent King Li Jingda of Qi, and Feng Yanji who looked proud.
Seeing that the situation was getting worse, Feng Yanji did not panic at all, and even said disapprovingly: "You generals follow Marshal Li to fight, so naturally you will speak for him, but I tell you that fighting is your business, and the law is the court's business! Li Song and Li Jin Quan is the number one traitor, and now he does not know whether he is alive or dead. How can His Majesty feel at ease? Our supervisor has not convicted Marshal Li, but is slightly questioning. Are you guilty of being so angry?"
Liu Renzhan was so angry that his face was red and his beard was shaking. He rushed straight to Feng Yanji, pointed at his nose and cursed: "Mother, why are you, Feng Yanji, so arrogant? I know the situation that day very well, how can I slander you?" A meritorious official? Commander Li Song's flag has long been left behind at Shuimen. The battle was so fierce that it was hard to identify his body. Aren't you deliberately trying to make things difficult? What were you doing in Jinling when Marshal Li was leading me to kill the enemy in a bloody battle?..."
Feng Yanji had been at odds with Liu Renzhan in his early years. When he saw the veteran general reprimanding him with a hush, he couldn't help but get angry. When he was about to retort, he heard Li Yuan say coldly: "Feng Jianjun, Li Song's handsome flag and most of the flags and armor of the Baoxin Army are now being stored in the government office. The corpses in the city have long been gathered and burned. If it is his turn to live or die, I am afraid only God knows! There are no swords and guns on the battlefield. What does this have to do with the generals? Could it be that Feng Jianjun wants to lay groundless charges on me?
A month ago, I set off from Langzhou to Jinling to welcome my bride. On the way, I heard about the rebellion in Shouzhou. I was eager to serve my country, so I rushed thousands of miles to help. Everyone knows about this! I am an upright man, how can I allow others to slander me! Since you accuse me of colluding with traitors, please provide evidence, otherwise I will go to His Majesty to seek justice! "
"Yes! Show me the evidence!"
"Bring me the evidence!"
Seeing all the generals coming forward and roaring, some of them were already holding their swords and ready to move. Feng Yanji felt that he was trapped in a wolf's den. No matter how crazy he was, Feng Yanji felt a chill in his heart. He couldn't help but swallowed his saliva and said quickly: "I am the supervisor of the army." But I came here on His Majesty's order! Are you planning to rebel?"
