On the night of the 15th, the only messenger falcon in the north flew to Chang'an and brought a message.
In order to rescue the missing prince, Qin Yue, the Marquis of Pingxi and the general of Zhenbei, annihilated the Qiang and Hu tribes and killed their leader Bu Chang. General Qin Yue was loyal to the country. Unfortunately, they had done so much, but the prince was already captured on the day he was captured. Victimized by Bu Chang.
After reading the news, Emperor Kang Cheng was expressionless and unmoved. Someone had to be responsible for the prince's death, otherwise would his prince's death have been in vain?
He read the news again and found that the Qin family was really useful. They did what they should do and what they shouldn't say, they didn't say a word.
Qin Yue knew the current affairs so well that he would not kill them all, but he still had to suppress those who should be suppressed, otherwise it would be difficult for the new emperor to subdue them in the future.
Is this what the emperor has been waiting for? Wei Zili thought to himself.
Sixteen, the great sunrise
Early in the morning, it was still dark, and the cold wind was blowing with the heavy snow outside. The ministers came to the side hall of Jinluan Palace to wait.
The emperor has not been going to court recently, and they don't know if the emperor will show up today, but they must show up. It is their honor as ministers of the imperial court to be able to go to court in the morning.
Even if the emperor is away from court recently, their coming is in vain and their efforts are in vain. But they didn’t dare to complain about hard work, and they didn’t dare not to come. If they dare to slack off even once, believe it or not, there will be many people who want to replace them.
If the emperor does not show up, someone will inform them that they will not go to court today, and they can go home or go to the government office to handle official business.
Lu Desheng also came. His new carriage was very good at keeping warm. He got off the carriage and put on a big cloak. He could take it off again when he got to the side hall, so he didn't get cold at all.
As soon as he came in, Xie Mingtang followed closely behind him.
Compared with Lu Desheng's face, which showed the spirit of a happy person, Xie Mingtang's expression was a bit gloomy.
Yesterday, his eldest son Xie Zhan and the eldest daughter of the Zhao family got married. Only a few ministers came to congratulate them. The scene was actually not as good as when his nephew got married! After a brief inquiry, I found out that those who didn't come were afraid of offending Lu Desheng. How could this keep him from feeling depressed? When would the Xie family be overwhelmed by Lu Desheng?
As soon as Lu Desheng came in, someone came up to him and asked, "Master Lu, do you think the emperor will come to court today?"
"Yes, the emperor has not been attending court early recently. I heard that the emperor's dragon body is not in good condition, and we ministers are also very worried."
"Master Lu is accompanying you every day. Please tell us whether the emperor's dragon body is safe so that we can rest assured."
Lu Desheng laughed, "How do I know that? Just wait." Want to find out the true situation of the emperor from him? no way.
Until the end of the fifth watch, no one called them away. The ministers knew in their hearts that the emperor would appear today! So one by one began to tidy up their clothes.
Lu Desheng also realized this and was surprised. The emperor's dragon body could hardly support his strength in going to court. While he was surprised, he also had a premonition that something big was about to happen.
Soon, it was time for morning court.
When Emperor Kang Cheng appeared, his entire human figure stood erect, and the dragon robe on his body looked empty.
Seeing the emperor like this, the ministers were really surprised.
The emperor is like this, it looks like the end is approaching! All the ministers were beating in their hearts.
After performing the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers, a relatively loyal and upright old minister couldn't help but said, "Your Majesty, you must take care of your dragon body."
Others also reacted and came out one after another, "Your Majesty, take care—"
Emperor Kang Cheng raised his hand to stop these imaginary things, and when he glanced down, he saw Lu Desheng looking at him worriedly. A thought crossed my mind. Among these people, Lu Desheng was probably the only one who really wanted him and the prince to be alive.
"Let's get down to business. There's no need to say anything about patting your beard and running away." Emperor Kang Cheng said in a hoarse voice.
All the ministers complained: We care about you, but you think it is just a slap in the face. Lu Desheng cares about you, but you think it is sincere? Don’t have such double standards!
If you ask them, Lu Desheng is actually the one who is really swaying!
Emperor Kangcheng nodded to the left regardless of what the ministers thought.
Taiwei Xiao Qun stepped forward and took out the report, "I am now informing all the ministers about the matter!"
Seeing that the Taiwei, who was in charge of military affairs, came out, all the ministers were shocked.
"I believe all ministers know that the Crown Prince set out on November 25th to inspect the northern border to comfort the soldiers."
Yes, they all know, and then what?
"Unfortunately for the prince, when the group passed through Baihe Town, they were ambushed and attacked by a group of Qiang and Hu elites, and their whereabouts are unknown."
As soon as these words came out, the officials became obviously commotion.
"What? The prince's whereabouts are unknown?!"
"The Qiang and Hu tribes are so brave!"
"Is the army in the north dead? How could the Qiang and Hu people be allowed to enter Dali?"
"Qin Yue neglected his duty!"
What happened to the prince in the end? Have you been rescued? This is the issue that all ministers are most concerned about.
Taiwei Xiao Qun waited for them to calm down before continuing, "Two days later, Qin Yue, the Marquis of Pingxi and the General of Zhenbei, led an army to besiege the Qiang and Hu official villages, annihilate all the enemy troops, and kill their leader Bu Chang."
The ministers in the court listened carefully. After hearing this, they all felt that the prince should be rescued, right?
"Through the torture of Bu Chang's important generals and Bu Chang himself, the prince was killed on the spot in Baihe Town."
What, the prince is gone?
Lu Desheng was also listening attentively. When he heard the end, he couldn't help but smacked his lips. Oh my god, the emperor is so powerful. He just took out the fourth prince. Who would have thought that the fourth prince was the mastermind behind all this?
The officials who followed the prince were so weak that they could not stand still. Regret, the prince should not have been allowed to leave the capital!
Countless ministers beat their chests and stamped their feet! Some ministers even cast a vague glance at the emperor on the dragon throne. If the prince stayed well in Chang'an City, he would be able to successfully succeed to the throne in a short time, right?
Who, who originally suggested that the prince go north to work in the army? ! Stand up or I won't beat you to death!
Chen Bingguang, the prince's tutor, came out and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Your Majesty, Qin Yue has neglected his duties. I request that Qin Yue be severely punished to comfort the prince's spirit in heaven!" He was the leader of the prince's group.
Others echoed, "Yes, Your Majesty, the prince died so unjustly and tragically." Wow, all their years of investment ended up being in vain, so heartbroken.
Lu Desheng sneered, look what shit he sprayed? ! He had noticed just now that the old man was so regretful, but now he was so quick to blame others. He made all the mistakes, and they were all the fault of others! If you can embarrass others, never embarrass yourself.
"You old immortals, you should be the ones who should reflect the most! You hang around the prince every day, but something happened to the prince. I don't know if it's because you were born with weakness, and you suppressed the prince, and then suppressed the prince. He's dead." Lu Desheng jumped out and exchanged insults with him. After all, Qin Yue was his in-law, so how could he be allowed to shout and kill? !
"Lu Desheng, you - you -" Chen Bingguang pointed at him and was speechless.
The people around him immediately responded, "You don't know right from wrong! You help me but don't help me!"
The people next to him quietly stood back, for fear of being affected. Lu Desheng's ability to label others and mess around was still so good.
"Am I wrong?" Lu Desheng asked.
Chen Bingguang, the Prince's Tutor: "Of course not, Lu Desheng, don't talk nonsense and try to divert attention! As the commander-in-chief of the Northern Territory, isn't it his responsibility to protect the safety of the Northern Territory? The prince died in the Northern Territory. He Take full responsibility!”
Lu Desheng narrowed his eyes slightly, Old Chen, something is wrong with you.
After a general investment fails and after losing the family property, shouldn't one be very decadent? What good does it do you to regroup all of a sudden and keep holding the Qin family accountable?
My daughter said that when the prince's death is revealed, the fourth prince's people will definitely find a way to blame all the mistakes on the Qin family. So, you, old man Chen, have gone to the fourth prince's side?
Lu Desheng asked back, "Then General Qin was fighting to death with several foreign tribes in the northern border, and the death of the prince is entirely blamed on him, right?"
He continued, "Everything comes first, then comes, and the consequences come first. If you don't let the prince leave Chang'an City, won't this happen? You made a mistake in your calculations, encouraged the prince to leave the capital, and ended up harming others and yourself! Your Majesty, look at this The most damning thing is the person who suggested that the prince go north to work in the army! Wei Chen was very suspicious that the other party deliberately asked the prince to die. "For the last sentence, he faced the emperor and said viciously.
"You're talking nonsense!" Chen Bingguang's eyes widened in anger.
Lu Desheng's rebuke was so harsh that no one could bear it. He doesn't know either, and he has good intentions. Is it wrong for the prince to go north to work in the army?
Lu Desheng was about to argue with him again when he looked up and was stopped by the emperor's look.
Lu Desheng:? ? ? It seems that the emperor protects the four princes very closely. Okay, it's not good for him to drag on the fourth prince anymore.
Taiwei Xiao Qun finally said, "Qin Yue, Marquis of Pingxi and General of Zhenbei, after annihilating the Qiang and Hu tribes and beheading their leader Bu Chang, was seriously injured in several vital parts of his body, bleeding profusely and unable to be treated, and finally served his country loyally. , died at the age of forty-five." When he said these words, his voice was low, as if he was afraid of disturbing the hero's soul.
The entire Jinluan Palace fell into silence.
The ministers who had just clamored to punish Qin Yue were like a drake that had their necks strangled, and they were all speechless.
What else can I say? Qin Yue has already apologized with death, what else do you want from me? Not only that, before the other party died, he uprooted the Qiang and Hu clan and avenged the prince! As you said, it's not enough to discount the merits, right? Then plus my life, okay?
Even the most stern censor would not be able to say anything to condemn the Qin family.
