"Your Majesty is wise!" All the ministers responded one after another.

As for Huang Long, his face was completely pale at this moment.

He has not completed what the Empress told him, what should he do now?

Just when he was feeling anxious, Zhang Li on the side said:

"Your Majesty! I have one more important matter to report!"

Jin Fengluan took a deep breath and clenched his hands into fists, but his expression did not change.

She tried to calm down and slowly uttered one word.

"explain."

"Your Majesty, the letter from the King of Zhenbei said that when the bandits were suppressed previously, it was discovered that the bandits were involved with Zhao Yuan, the commander of Beiyuan City."

"It's just that with the destruction of the bandits later, there is no evidence, but this time the Hu Ma soldiers entered Beiliang and entered Jubeichuan, but Zhao Yuan did nothing and allowed the Hu Ma soldiers to enter the pass. Thousands of Bei Hu soldiers marched majestically. Entry!"

"If you say that this matter has nothing to do with him, it is absolutely impossible!"

Having said this, Zhang Li turned his head, his sharp eyes as sharp as a knife fell on Huang Long, and then said:

"Zhao Yuan was a general under General Huang at the beginning, and it was General Huang who advised him to dispatch Beiyuan City. I don't know General Huang, but do you know that he has already colluded with Hu Ma?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked, and everyone's eyes fell on Huang Long.

Huang Long was already worried that this matter would be exposed. Yesterday, he went to the palace early to apologize to the empress, but now Zhang Li mentioned it in the court. His expression suddenly changed and he knelt down in a hurry.

"Your Majesty is aware of it! Not to mention whether Zhao Yuan colluded with Hu Ma, even if there was collusion, it has nothing to do with me!"

"He has been to Beiliang for several years, and I have no contact with him for a long time. How can I know whether he has colluded with Hu Ma!"

Speaking of this, Huang Long's face turned pale, he looked at Zhang Li and gritted his teeth and said:

"Zhang Shangshu, you and I just have different political opinions, but how can you say such empty words and trap me in unkindness and injustice!"

Although the words fell, the eyes of the court ministers looked at Huang Long with a hint of strangeness.

Even Wang Yong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, who had a good relationship, moved carefully at this moment and looked down at the ground, for fear that Huang Long would look at him.

After all, colluding with rebellious foreigners and intending to murder ministers of the DPRK is a serious crime at any time!

At this moment, an angry voice was heard.

"Since it was stated by King Zhenbei himself, it seems that it cannot be faked!"

"The commander of the army, Zhao Yuan, colluded with Hu Ma. His crime is unpardonable! According to the law, he will be executed by the whole family!"

As soon as Jin Fengling said these words, Huang Long's heart tightened, and cold sweat broke out on his back. He was about to speak, but he saw Jin Fengling's cold eyes looking at him.

This sharp look in his eyes was already warning him to stop talking nonsense.

Huang Long's throat moved, but in the end he still didn't say a word. At this moment, his expression was already one of despair.

"And you, Huang Long! As you said, although you have no contact with Zhao Yuan, he was once your old subordinate, and you introduced him to Beiliang to serve as the commander of the army. He colluded with Hu Ma, and you are also responsible!"

"From now on, you will be removed from the position of General of the State, demoted one level to the second rank of General of the Army, and three years of salary will be deducted!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Long's face turned pale, but he couldn't help but feel relieved.

The empress picked up these words high, but dropped them gently.

Although he was demoted one level, it was still better than being dismissed and investigated.

But no matter what, not only did Qin Ze not be killed this time, but he was demoted one level and lost face in front of so many people.

Huang Long sighed in his heart and bowed:

"Thank you for your majesty's magnanimity. I am willing to obey all your majesty's instructions. I am willing to serve your majesty to the death and protect the country!"

The empress narrowed her eyes slightly, her expression unchanged, and continued:

"Guilty must be punished, and if you have merit, I will naturally reward you!"

"Since the King of Zhenbei cannot return to the capital, then when Hu Ma is annihilated in the future, he will be rewarded together!"

"It's just that there are so many wild horses in the Beiku grassland. I'm worried that he can't support him alone and may be unable to withstand them."

"Okay, General Huang, I'll give you a chance to make meritorious service!"

"Huang Tianhu has been in Beijing for many days. I will mobilize 5 soldiers and horses from your Panlong Army to lead the troops to Beiliang to assist the King of Zhenbei in exterminating Hu Ma. We will go today without delay!"

As soon as these words came out, Huang Long's heart tightened and he felt inexplicably frightened.

How could your Majesty let his second son lead troops to support Qin Ze?

Even if we really want to send troops for reinforcements, how can we do it with only 50,000 troops? Isn’t this sending one to death?

Just when he was feeling uneasy, he heard Jin Fengling continue:

"By the way, Qin Ze has already gone to Beiku Grassland first. By the time Huang Tianhu arrives at Hurong Pass, I'm afraid he will have gone deep into the grassland."

"Forget it, after Huang Tianhu enters the Beiku Grassland, just let him lead the troops on his own."

Upon hearing this, Huang Long's pupils shrank and he immediately understood what the empress meant.

These 50,000 soldiers and horses are definitely not used to fight Hu Ma!

His Majesty said that Tianhu would be able to lead the troops alone, which meant that he did not need to accept Qin Ze's order. In this case, these 50,000 troops would be more of a supervisor than reinforcements!

If we go one step further, it is even to... destroy Qin Ze!

If he doesn't come to the capital, then we can destroy him on the Beiku grassland. Afterwards, we can completely push it to Huma. It can be done flawlessly!

Thinking of this, Huang Long's face darkened and he said respectfully:

"It's your Majesty! I obey your Majesty's will!"

The empress nodded slightly, pursed her lips slightly, then looked at Zhang Li and said:

"Zhang Shangshu, is there anything wrong with my arrangement?"

Zhang Li bowed and said in a deep voice: "How dare a humble minister speak nonsense about His Majesty's will!"

"His Majesty is aware of everything and is willing to send troops to Beiliang to support King Zhenbei. For the people at the border, it is natural to be grateful!"

Jin Fengluan nodded slightly and continued:

"Okay, if that's the case, let's do it."

"Zhang Shangshu, please don't take off your official hat in the future. I know your loyalty and patriotism. You and General Huang are both pillars of the imperial court. You must not have any grudges."

Zhang Li's face turned red and he said solemnly: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

"After Huang Tianhu arrived at Beiku Grassland, the battle situation on the frontline required him to send letters to Beijing every day. Do you understand?" Jin Fengling looked at Huang Long.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will definitely convey it to you!"

Jin Fengluan stroked his forehead and rubbed his eyebrows.

"Okay, I'm tired of hearing you guys making a fuss here. Let's retreat from the court."

.........

After retreating from the court, Huang Long watched Zhang Li walk out with a livid face, filled with resentment in his heart, and snorted coldly.

Just as he was about to return home, he saw a young eunuch coming forward and saying that he was summoned by His Majesty.

His heart tightened, and he followed the young eunuch into the royal study.

Then, he saw Jin Feng Luan, whose face was as cold as frost.

Jin Fengluan only said one word and let him leave. With these words, Huang Long returned to his house with a solemn expression.

-

Fuzhong.

Huang Long was sitting in the chair with a heavy face, and standing beside him was a tall and straight soldier, who was his adopted son Huang Yuanlang.

Not long after, Huang Tianhu hurried in.

"Dad! I heard you were demoted!" Huang Tianhu stared.

As soon as he said this, Huang Long's face darkened and he waved his hand: "Stop talking."

"Your Majesty orders you to command 50,000 troops and horses and go to Hurong Pass. Go immediately!"

"I have prepared soldiers and horses for you. They are all carefully selected by me. You don't have much experience on the battlefield. I asked Yuen Long to go with you to the battlefield. You have to listen to him. Do you understand? "

After the words fell, Huang Tianhu raised his eyes and looked at Huang Yuanlang beside him.

Huang Yuanlang is eight feet tall and has a strong body. His face is expressionless, and there is a sense of arrogance in his eyes.

His surname was not Huang, but he was the adopted son that Huang Long adopted many years ago, so he adopted the surname Huang.

Unlike Huang Tianhu, who was pampered and whose official position depended entirely on gold plating, Huang Yuanlang had already fought on the battlefield at a young age and became famous in the army.

Huang Long knew that his second son was not capable of leading troops in war, so he asked him to obey Huang Yuanlang's orders.

At this moment, when Huang Tianhu heard his father's words, he raised his brows and said with his hands on his waist:

"Dad, His Majesty asked me to lead the troops, but you asked me to obey him. What does this mean?"

"Is it possible, Dad, that you don't believe in my ability?"

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