Rong Cang stood aside silently, his expression indifferent to happiness and anger.
Qi Jin lowered his eyes: "Those past events are too painful to look back on. I forced myself to forget them. Today, Qin Taifu forced me to recall those memories. I don't know what he wants to do. Maybe he wants to frame me for collaborating with the enemy and treason. Maybe the person he is targeting is me. Father, maybe he just hates me for not wanting to marry his granddaughter, so he took advantage of this and wanted to teach me a lesson."
"Don't you want to marry his granddaughter?" Emperor Mu's expression darkened, his eyes as bright as lightning, "Does Taifu Qin intend for you to marry Qin Zhilan?"
Qi Jin nodded: "Yes, after Qin Zhilan canceled her marriage to Prince Rong, and before the emperor granted her marriage to Prince Jin'an."
"...I understand." Emperor Mu stood in front of the imperial court with a cold face, a dark look flashed in his eyes, "What you just said, that Han Shangwu married his daughter to the prince of Mobei as a concubine, is Is it true or false?”
"I dare not deceive you. This is absolutely true."
Rong Cang said: "Ji Ziyi just submitted a piece of information a few days ago, and it was about Han Shangwu. In addition to marrying his daughter to the prince of Mobei, he should also keep in touch with Mobei from time to time. Ji Ziyi Ziyi has been out and about all year round and knows more information. It is said that the Mobei Prince has something to do with Han Shangwu, and he is forced to marry his daughter."
When Emperor Mu thought of what the Qin family had done in recent years, he felt a sense of familiarity.
Was this also the case with the original Protectorate?
He gained favor by virtue of a little rescue effort. Over the years, he has been aloof, arrogant and domineering, completely forgetting the duties that a minister should have.
The Grand Tutor of Qin and the Protector were both ministers respected by Emperor Mu. The difference was that their merits were different. Emperor Mu thought he was extremely benevolent to them.
But now, the Qin family has obviously committed the same taboo as the Zhao family. They have become a little forgetful. After receiving some favors, they think they can be noble for generations. Having been the emperor's teacher, they feel that they should always be respected and admired. This kind of arrogant mentality is directly It affects the upbringing of our children and grandchildren, who are either stupid or ignorant or self-righteous.
Once there is a slight lack of dignity and respect, they feel unfair and unwilling, and can't wait to find a way to make up for it.
But it is precisely this eagerness to make amends that exposes their inherent greed, causing them to step into the abyss step by step.
Emperor Mu gently closed his eyes, unwilling to think about whether Qin Taifu had any thoughts of collaborating with the enemy and treason.
For this former teacher, he still had a trace of respect in his heart. Even if the final result was not so good, he would leave the other person with dignity - as much dignity as possible.
"Teacher Qin said that the Mobei royal family has a child. What's going on?"
Qi Jin shook his head: "I really don't know about this."
Emperor Mu paced with his hands behind his back: "Does Grand Tutor Qin secretly have any dealings with the Mobei people?"
Qi Jin still shook his head. He used Han Shangwu to fight back against Qin Taifu in the hall today. Although it was a favorable handle, this information was sent to the palace by Ji Ziyi and Gu Yilan. Qi Jin didn't know much about it.
"It's not clear yet whether Taifu Qin has any dealings with Mobei, but I am sure that Taifu Qin cannot be unaware of what Han Shangwu did." Rong Cang said, "In addition, Taifu Qin also has There is a son-in-law named Li Junwen, and I have sent people to investigate. If there is something wrong with him, then Taifu Qin will inevitably be involved."
Emperor Mu hummed: "Although Taifu is famous, he has no real power in the court. No matter what he does, it cannot shake the foundation."
A Taifu who has no real power in government affairs and no military power is just a civil servant in the final analysis. Even if he has disciples all over the country, he can gain some power for his two sons-in-law behind the scenes.
But for the time being, that little power cannot affect the overall situation at all.
Just this kind of behavior...
Emperor Mu's face was gloomy, but no emperor would tolerate such behavior as collaboration with the enemy and treason, even if it was just a little bit involved.
At this moment, Emperor Mu couldn't help but have doubts in his heart. For the first time, he doubted whether he was a wise king. The Zhao family he respected had no imperial power and was arrogant about taking credit. The Taifu he respected also violated his original intention and even maintained the character of a civil servant. Can't live.
Emperor Mu raised his hand and rubbed his brows, not wanting to think about those messy things anymore. The topic quickly returned to Qi Jin: "You should be more peaceful these days, and wait until the prince of Mobei comes to talk about everything."
"yes."
"If Dugu Yinyun really has evil intentions, I propose that he be detained directly in Chu State this time." Rong Cang's voice was cold, with a heart-stopping murderous intent, "Let Qi Jin personally lead the troops to destroy Mo Bei will naturally prove the loyalty of their father and son."
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Mu suddenly became as quiet as a chicken, and slowly turned his head to look at Rong Cang with a strange look on his face.
After a while, his eyes continued to shift, and his slightly suspicious gaze fell on Qi Jin's head: "Can Qi Jin also lead troops?"
"What do you mean, Your Majesty?" Qi Jin looked up at Long Yan with a rather dissatisfied expression, "They say that a tiger father has no dog sons. After all, I stayed at the border with my father and mother for twenty years, and I was calculated to be the year of the minister. Ignorant and arrogant, after leaving Mobei, I worked hard to become stronger. Not only did I refine my martial arts, but I also studied the art of war day and night, studying Mobei's terrain and troop deployment, just so that one day I could hang the head of the prince of Mobei on the city wall. Show it to the public and make him pay for his evil deeds back then! The emperor is questioning me like this today. Does it mean he doesn't trust my loyalty or my ability?"
"Presumptuous." Emperor Mu's face sank, "Who are you talking to?"
Qi Jin bowed his head and apologized: "I deserve to die."
"Okay, I'm too lazy to talk to you." Emperor Mu waved his hand impatiently, "You will stay with the prince these days. You are not allowed to act alone or send messages to anyone until your innocence is proven."
Qi Jin kowtowed to thank the emperor for his kindness.
"As for leading troops..." Emperor Mu frowned and looked at Rong Cang questioningly, "Are you sure that with Qi Jin's power, you can successfully incorporate the barbaric Mobei into the territory of Chu?"
Qi Jin's face froze, and he felt dissatisfied. The emperor looked down on him so much?
"I'm sure." Rong Cang's tone was respectful and calm, "But if my father doesn't trust him, it will be the same for my son to lead the army. When the time comes, I will bring Dugu Yinyun with me. Qi Jin can be the vanguard general and lead the troops directly." Huanglong.”
The matter of leading the troops will be discussed later, there is no rush.
Emperor Mu was most concerned about the fact that Qi Jin was captured and sent to Mobei. If it turned out that the prince of Mobei, Dugu Yinyun, was indeed a dirty thing, Qi Jin would have had dirty thoughts and put them into action.
So when he came to Chu State this time, he was undoubtedly throwing himself into a trap.
