Lan Yu plans to lead his army to attack the city at his own gate. Such a big thing must not be hidden.
It didn't take long for word to reach the capital.
The news about the imperial censor's impeachment flew towards Lao Zhu's imperial case.
At this moment, the Wuying Hall of the Imperial Palace.
Lao Zhu was getting angry, and Zhu Biao was standing by, thinking about how to plead for mercy later.
"Biao'er, look, this Lan Yu is too courageous."
"Today he dares to lead his army to attack his own city, and tomorrow he will dare to lead his army to attack our imperial city."
"If you make some achievements, you won't know where the sky is. If we don't deal with him, I'm afraid more people will follow suit in the future."
"Father, calm down." Zhu Biao spoke at this time.
"Although Lan Yu's move was unwise, fortunately it did not lead to irreversible consequences."
"Besides, Lan Yu made an unparalleled contribution to the destruction of Beiyuan this time."
"Father, please give me a gentle sentence."
Zhu Biao bowed.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Lao Zhu said angrily.
That's Zhu Biao. If it were someone else interceding with Lao Zhu at this time, huh...
"Isn't my father planning to make Lan Yu the Duke of Liang? How about changing Liang to Liang."
"What do you think, Father?" After speaking, Zhu Biao looked at Lao Zhu.
"Just do what you say!" Lao Zhu pondered for a moment and chose to support Zhu Biao.
"Thank you, Father!"
…
In May of the 21st year of Hongwu.
The army returned to Yingtian Mansion, only a few dozen miles away from the capital.
On the way back, Lan Yu had already figured it out.
Behind the glory, there is often a crisis.
In addition, he chatted with Yang Xuan frequently on the way, knowing that he was already a thorn in the eyes and flesh of many people.
If you don't restrain yourself, it will remain the same as before, which will definitely bring disaster to the entire family.
Therefore, he has already discussed with his adopted sons that after returning to Beijing, if they are willing to leave the army, he will give them some money to make a living on their own. If they are unwilling to leave the army, he will not care too much.
It’s just that from now on, we can stay well and not disturb each other.
When the army returned outside the capital, only officials from the Ministry of Rites came to greet them.
Prince Zhu Biao and even the emperor did not even see their shadows.
Obviously, this is a sign of dissatisfaction with Lan Yu leading his army to attack our pass.
The civil servants knew this well and were waiting to see Lan Yu's good show.
However, they were disappointed. Lan Yu's reaction was different from what they thought.
Lan Yu led a group of generals into the city with expressionless faces.
As for the army, someone will naturally arrange it.
Arriving at Wuying Hall, everyone met Lao Zhu.
After some condolences, Yang Xuan and others also left first.
Zhu Biao did not leave Yang Xuan behind. He knew that Yang Xuan must be eager to go home now.
At this moment, only Lao Zhu, Zhu Biao, and Lan Yu were left in Wuying Hall.
"Your Majesty!" Lan Yu knelt down.
Then he took out the General Seal from his body.
"The war is over, I will return the seal of the general."
After saying that, Lan Yu presented the general's seal respectfully.
Lao Zhu was a little stunned and glanced at Zhu Biao subconsciously.
Zhu Biao was also stunned for a moment.
You know, this general's seal represents military power, is Lan Yu willing to give it up?
This doesn't look like him!
Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao were full of doubts.
"Lanyu, what are you doing?"
Lao Zhu asked.
"Your Majesty, I know that I am guilty of death."
"I am so confused that I actually want to lead my army to attack my own pass."
"This is an unforgivable crime, and I beg your Majesty to punish him."
Lan Yu raised the General Seal high and bowed down.
Lao Zhu didn't say anything, just looked at Lan Yu.
He had already guessed that there must be someone behind this to give Lan Yu some advice.
After all, with Lan Yu's mind, he would definitely not have thought of this.
Zhu Biao's eyes flickered on the side, apparently he had guessed something.
"You should get up first!" After a while, Lao Zhu said.
"Your Majesty will not punish me, and I will not dare to get up." Lan Yu said.
"You have made great achievements this time. If we punish you for offending you, what will the officials think?"
"However, we will accept this general's seal."
"Lest you feel uneasy." Lao Zhu thought for a while and said.
Hearing this, Lan Yu felt happy.
He asked Yang Xuan to analyze it for him in advance. If Lao Zhu did not take back his military power, it meant that Lao Zhu would kill him.
It's just a matter of time.
Taking back military power now is a good signal.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lan Yu bowed.
"Your Majesty, I have one more thing," he continued.
"Say." Lao Zhu said calmly.
"Your Majesty, I want to resign!" Lan Yu quietly took a look at Lao Zhu's face and said cautiously.
Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Lao Zhu's expression suddenly changed.
He stared at Lan Yu with a gloomy face: "Did you just say that you wanted to resign?"
"Your Majesty, yes." Lan Yu said despite Lao Zhu's pressure.
Lao Zhu said nothing, stood up and walked around Lan Yu.
This move brought a sudden increase in pressure on Lan Yu.
He lowered his head, not daring to make the slightest move.
After a while, Lao Zhu spoke again: "Why, do you think we can't tolerate meritorious officials?"
"Or are you worried that we will burn bridges?"
Although Lao Zhu's words were calm, the anger contained in them was felt even by Zhu Biao.
All along, Lao Zhu is the only one who abandons others, and no one else abandons Lao Zhu.
"No, Your Majesty, I am already old. I often feel weak and know that I can no longer lead the troops in battle." Lan Yu gritted her teeth and replied.
"fart!"
"You are only in your early forties, in your prime."
"Do you believe what you say?"
Lao Zhu cursed.
He couldn't understand why Lan Yu was so angry today that she actually wanted to resign.
Is this still the Lan Xiaoer he knew?
"Your Majesty, you have a clear warning!" Lan Yu kowtowed.
Lao Zhu looked ugly: "You must give us a reason today, otherwise, we will see how we deal with you."
"Your Majesty, when I was young, the world was in chaos, so I had no choice but to go up to the mountains with my brother-in-law and become bandits."
"Later, I followed His Majesty with my brother-in-law."
"Just to live a peaceful life."
"Now, under His Majesty's rule, the world is at peace and the country is prosperous."
"Bei Yuan has also been destroyed, and the wishes of the minister and my brother-in-law have been fulfilled."
Hearing Lan Yu talk about Chang Yuchun, Lao Zhu also fell into memories.
Boren (characterized by Chang Yuchun) said back then that he would always be a pioneer for himself, and he fulfilled his promise, but he left too early.
"Is this the reason why you want to resign?" Lao Zhu asked.
"Exactly." Lan Yu said.
"You know, we hate others to deceive us the most." Lao Zhu leaned down and stared at Lan Yu.
He didn't believe that Lan Yu could say what he just said. There must be someone behind him.
Moreover, Lan Yu is the general he left to Zhu Biao and will not allow him to resign.
Hearing this, Lan Yu's heart beat faster.
He kept Yang Xuan's advice in mind and must not panic at this time.
"I dare not deceive Your Majesty!"
"Huh, don't even think about it. We won't allow you to resign."
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