Yi Jing, Cui Mansion
Although it is a good thing that Cui Desheng can return to the Cui family, in the end he did not return home with victory, but was released by the Luo'an court because of the prisoner exchange agreement. In addition, the Fengwu Army was more interested in keeping a low profile. Because of this incident, Cui Desheng returned to Cui's house without any ceremony and returned home very low-key through the side door...
"Victory, see my third uncle!"
Looking at Cui Shao in front of him, Cui Desheng also had tears in his eyes and quickly bowed to salute.
He knew very well that for the Luo'an court, as a senior general of the Fengwu Army, he was a rare commodity, and he did not want to let him back easily. Deep down in his heart, he was also prepared for the worst. He was pleasantly surprised to return home in one year. He knew very well that Cui Shao was able to do this because of Cui Shao's great efforts behind the scenes.
During the period of his capture, although Cui Desheng was treated politely by the Luo'an court and did not suffer any inhumane treatment, and he was usually treated with good food and drink, in the final analysis, he was just a prisoner, and naturally he was not serving in the military. The army is at ease here.
What's more, Cui Desheng was born in the Cui family. His parents, wife and children have been away from home in Yijing for so long. He misses his relatives very much. Now that he can return safely, Cui Desheng is also very grateful to Cui Shao.
Facing Cui Desheng's visit, Cui Shao also patted his shoulder and said:
"Shengsheng, it would be great if you could come back! My family misses you very much!"
Cui Shao also values Cui Desheng's nephew very highly. After all, he is the only member of the Cui family with military talents. Although the Cui family has not dared to violate Ye Mingsheng's taboo and get close to the military in recent years, they have also been closely related to the military. The military has maintained a relatively good relationship, but even in a good relationship, it is not as smooth as the family...
Therefore, Cui Shao has promoted Cui Desheng intentionally or unintentionally over the years and helped Cui Desheng go further in the army. Cui Desheng was promoted to the commander of the Third Army and became the second-in-command of tens of thousands of soldiers in the Third Army. Cui Shao was He also used great force secretly.
Cui Shao also knew that Cui Desheng was thinking about his relatives now, so after a few words of comfort, he asked Cui Desheng to take care of his relatives.
After Cui Desheng left, Cui Zibo also came to the room. Looking at his slightly silent father in the room, he asked curiously:
"Dad, didn't my aunt ask Brother De Sheng to go to Ye Mansion to meet him as soon as he returns home? Why do I think Brother De Sheng is still at home?"
Listening to Cui Zibo's words, Cui Shao said calmly:
"I wrote to your aunt to tell her that Sheng Sheng is ill and cannot see guests!"
Cui Zibo was extremely surprised when he heard these words, and asked in confusion:
"Dad, why are you doing this?"
"My aunt loves big brother Sheng Sheng, which is a good thing for big brother Sheng Sheng!"
Cui Shao shook his head and said:
'Ye Cheng sent someone a message. Although he didn't say it directly, he hinted openly or secretly that he didn't want to see De Sheng go to Ye Mansion... ··'
Hearing what his father said, Cui Zibo also understood the key. When he realized the key to the matter, he couldn't help but whisper:
"Dad, Ye Cheng is the commander's mouthpiece. Is this what the commander means?"
"But since the commander-in-chief doesn't want to see brother Sheng Sheng, why did he spend so much effort to redeem him? I heard that the commander-in-chief personally approved the use of three thousand clouds to capture the prisoners in exchange for brother Sheng Sheng. If he If you don’t want to get Brother Shengsheng back, you don’t have to approve it!”
Cui Shao shook his head and said:
"In victory, he violated a taboo. Our Fengwu Army has always called Shangguan Hongyuan a traitor who stole the country. Our Fengwu Army purged the emperor, and the one who was cleansed was Shangguan Hongyuan. However, in victory in Luo'an, he repeatedly praised Shangguan at banquets. Hongyuan sang his praises and praised Shangguan Hongyuan as a good prime minister and the pillar of the country!"
"As a senior general of the Fengwu Army, he is openly defying the commander-in-chief's will and acting against the commander-in-chief!"
"Fortunately, the commander-in-chief has a broad mind and did not argue too much with De Sheng. He also spent a huge price to redeem De Sheng from Luo'an for the sake of the face of our Fengwu Army, and did not let De Sheng die in Luo'an. "
"If the commander is a narrow-minded person, I'm afraid he will never trade victory back, and even if he trades back, his head will have to be removed!"
"Now the commander-in-chief just doesn't want to see De Sheng, which is already very good! If De Sheng goes to the Ye Mansion for a banquet, he will be asking for death!"
At the end of the sentence, there was a look of regret in Cui Shao's eyes. Although I don't know what Cui Desheng was thinking when he praised Shangguan Hongyuan in Luo'an, but things can't be changed at this point... ···················
Although Ye Mingsheng was too big-hearted to kill Cui Desheng, Cui Desheng, who hated Ye Mingsheng, ruined his future in the Fengwu Army. His years of cultivation for Cui Desheng all came to naught. Exist again!
Cui Zibo also felt very sorry for what happened to Cui Desheng. As Cui Shao's biological son, he also understood his father's intentions.
If he hadn't been captured, then under his father's operation, Cui Desheng would have accumulated a period of experience and would have become the commander of the Fengwu Army, commanding tens of thousands of Fengwu Army soldiers, and becoming a military leader. There are countless elders, but now all these have become the flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water.
After sorting out his mood, Cui Shao asked Cui Zibo:
"How are you preparing for the Deng family?"
Cui Zibo heard this and said:
"I have relayed everything I know to Ji Xian. Ji Xian said that what I said is of great value and he will report it to the commander truthfully!"
After hearing the news, Cui Shao felt relieved. The Deng family secretly defected to the Supervision Department because they were dissatisfied with the Fengwu Army. They also wanted to use Cui Zibo to drive a wedge between Ye Mingsheng and the Cui family. However, Cui Zibo also Bu Sha not only failed to fall into their scheme, but also reported their information to the Coordination Office under the guidance of Cui Shao······················ ·
Cui Shao knew very well that the matter was of great importance, and Ji Xian would definitely report it to Ye Mingsheng. In this way, they also expressed their loyalty to Ye Mingsheng, and also indirectly allowed Cui Zibo to show his face in front of Ye Mingsheng, which was important to Ye Mingsheng. Cui Zibo's next official career will be beneficial.
The next day Cui Shao called Cui Desheng to him again. Not only did he inform Cui Desheng about yesterday's banquet, but he also gave Cui Desheng instructions:
"Desheng, you just came home yesterday and there were some things I didn't tell you directly, but there are some things you have to do as soon as possible today!"
"Immediately write a memorial to the commander-in-chief to show him that those words of praise you said to Shangguan Hongyuan in Luo'an were all coerced by the Luo'an court. You can polish the experience there. , write carefully about the persecution of you by the Luo'an court, and how loyal and unyielding you are!"
"Besides this, you also need to tell us about the treacherous official Shangguan Hongyuan, how he harmed the loyal and good people in Luo'an, and punished everyone for his evil deeds!"
"Finally, you must take the initiative to request the commander-in-chief to resign from the position of commander of the Third Army on the grounds that you are suffering from a hidden illness due to persecution by the Luo'an court!"
Faced with Cui Shao's demands, Cui Desheng fell into silence. Although Cui Shao asked him to give up the power he had worked hard for for more than ten years, Cui Desheng did not bear any grudge against Cui Shao. He understood the stakes and knew that Cui Shao Shao, the third uncle, wants to protect his Zhou Quan...
He can completely agree to Cui Shao on this point, but Cui Desheng is unwilling to the first item Cui Shao asks for!
Although Cui Shao said it very euphemistically and said it was polished, Cui Desheng knew very well that this was actually Cui Shao letting himself fabricate evidence.
Although during his stay in the Luo'an court, he received preferential treatment because of his status and was not mistreated, but for the safety and interests of himself and his family, he could still say something against his conscience and say something against his will!
But Cui Desheng was really unwilling to let Cui Desheng smear Shangguan Hongyuan. During his time in Luo'an, although he didn't have much contact with Shangguan Hongyuan and only met seven or eight times, Shangguan Hongyuan's His grace and bearing completely impressed him.
In Cui Desheng's eyes, Shangguan Hongyuan, who he should have regarded as a traitor, was actually a kind-hearted elder and a good prime minister who governed the country with great talent and strategy. He was by no means the one who did all kinds of evil in the cholera government as advertised by the Fengwu Army. Traitor.
At those banquets in Luo'an, he praised Shangguan Hongyuan from the bottom of his heart. He really recognized Shangguan Hongyuan's political achievements from the bottom of his heart!
Looking at Cui Desheng who remained silent, Cui Shao looked cold and said nothing, and slapped him hard. This slap was so powerful that a trace of blood appeared on the corner of Cui Desheng's mouth. However, Cui Desheng remained the same. Do not speak, use silence to express protest·····························
Seeing this, Cui Shao was extremely angry, and immediately scolded him severely:
"If you want to die yourself, no one will stop you, but don't drag your family to die with you!"
"Do you know what those Ye clan members call you in private?"
"They said you were Shangguan Hongyuan's loyal minister and filial son. They also said you were so filial to Shangguan Hongyuan, why did you come back?"
"Do you know how passive your family is because of what you said?"
"Even if you don't think about yourself, you should still think about your children, right?"
"You yourself are disabled now, and you will just be a peaceful member of the family from now on, but Shouye Yue'e and the others are still young. Shouye is already sixteen this year, and he will be an official in a few years. But who dares to use him like you? ?”
"Yue'e is also fourteen this year, and she should get married in two or three years. But because of your father, no one with any future will be willing to marry her. What do you want Yue'e to do? Do you want to watch? Is she becoming an old girl?”
Facing Cui Shao's series of questions, the silent Cui Desheng became painful. Although he was unwilling to betray Shangguan Hongyuan, when he thought of his family's wives and children, Cui Desheng could only nod helplessly and said:
"Uncle Third, I'm going to write right now! I'll write whatever you want me to write!"
After hearing this, Cui Shao nodded with satisfaction and ordered again:
"Please tell me carefully about Shangguan Hongyuan's physical condition..."
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Luo'an, Shangguan Mansion
Shangguan Hongyuan and Murong Lun were playing chess. Because he knew that his chess skills were not as good as Murong Lun's, Shangguan Hongyuan did not hesitate to go first with black.
However, compared to Shangguan Hongyuan's moves, Murong Lun was very hesitant today, as if he had something on his mind. Seeing this, Shangguan Hongyuan also saw through it without saying anything, and built a big dragon on the chessboard to bite Murong. Lun's white piece.
Just when Shangguan Hongyuan was getting ready to kill on the chessboard, Chen Jingyu quietly came to his side. This Shangguan Hongyuan's eagle dog, without looking at Murong Lun who was standing aside, reported to Shangguan Hongyuan:
"Master Chief Assistant, Minister of Punishment Shi Huairen, Marquis of Baijiang Zheng Chaozong, Admiral of Luo'an Sun Yourong and five thousand rebels are here to arrest the law. Our Supervision Department and various departments of the Forbidden Army are clearing out the remaining rebels!"
Murong Lun couldn't help but feel shocked when he heard the news, while Shangguan Hongyuan, who was sitting opposite him, dropped another word, and then casually ordered to Chen Jingyu who was beside him:
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"The Yi Tribe!"
Although it was just three words, Murong Lun felt the bloody aura rushing towards his face. He knew that behind these three words, there were probably tens of thousands of innocent souls... ···········
In response to Shangguan Hongyuan's order, Chen Jingyu, who had done countless dirty things, immediately nodded and left the room. From entering the room to leaving the room, he did not even look at Murong Lun, as if Murong Lun was the elder of the court. It’s like it doesn’t exist at all!
After Chen Jingyu left, Murong Lun looked at the chessboard in front of him that still had a chance of improvement, and he surrendered to Shangguan Hongyuan very simply:
"Sir, you have won!"
Looking at Murong Lun who looked calm, Shangguan Hongyuan said with a smile:
"Murong Shangshu, you still have a chance, why not give it a try?"
Regarding Shangguan Hongyuan's words, Murong Lun just continued:
"Sir, you have won!"
Listening to Murong Lun talking about this for the second time, Shangguan Hongyuan looked deeply at the chess player in front of him, and then said calmly:
"I am getting old, Murong Shangshu. You are a very smart man. From now on, the affairs of the court will depend on you..." ····”
(Tongming has also received some suggestions from book friends these days. Tongming thinks these suggestions are very pertinent, so based on these suggestions, I also made some adjustments and decided to speed up the progress and strive to dominate the world in the next fifty chapters or so. ! Everyone, please look forward to it. If you have any good suggestions, Tongming is all ears, and I hope you will not hesitate to enlighten me!)
