Qinse is in the imperial court, forgetting both favor and disgrace

Li Lang made a special trip here for Zhao Rang.

Before noon, the urgent post report from the other generals of the army was rushed to the hands of Li Lang who was discussing the offering of prisoners with General Cao Lin at the Lanting Pavilion.

Both the monarch and his ministers were startled when they received this urgent report, thinking that the return journey was not going well, that they were ambushed, lost soldiers and lost generals, etc. After opening it and reading it, they couldn't help but look at each other. After doing this, he not only fled, but actually killed the second son of Xie's family.

Li Lang held the battle report and mused for a moment, then said in puzzlement: "It's strange, it is said that Zhao Rang is not a violent person, and the tyrant of Nanyue even has a reputation for virtue, and even though the two are in the army, they shouldn't be able to fight each other. How could Xie Er Er provoke him?"

Seeing that the emperor was suspicious, Cao Lin knew that there was no way to hide the matter about the second son of Xie's family, so he knelt down with a wry smile, and reported to the emperor about the fact that Xie Wu, the second son, Xie Wu, did not obey the military order and kidnapped a girl of a different race.The girl was captured in the Nanyue palace, maybe she was Zhao Rang's relatives, Zhao Rang must have done this to save the girl.

Hearing what the Xie family did, the emperor frowned, and said after a while: "This matter cannot be leaked, especially not to the Xie family's ears, otherwise Zhao Rang's life will be in danger."

Cao Lin treated Li Lang as the General of the Twelve Guards Zuo Xiao Cavalry Guards when he was still the third prince who was not in power. Never let it go so easily.Even so, Cao Lin was already sweating profusely, and hurriedly echoed, "Your Majesty's words are very true. I will set off immediately and rush back to the camp. I will take Zhao Rang back safely and present him as a prisoner."

Li Lang frowned, his face was solemn, he shook his head and said: "There are many participants in this matter, I'm afraid we can't hide it. In case of robbing someone on the way to Xie's house, or using your status to coerce, even if you have my handwritten letter, you may not be able to come here." You can really hold back, and secondly, even if they retreat in spite of difficulties, you have also offended the Xie family, and you will not behave well in the future."

These concerns are at the core of the bones. Although Cao Lin is the emperor's confidant, he is modest and cautious. Although he has made great achievements in military affairs, he does not easily express his views on government affairs.Because he has always been like this, at a time when the emperor's power and officials are gradually becoming suspicious, he is obviously an important figure, but he gives outsiders the illusion of staying out of the matter.

Cao Lin understood that the emperor intended to maintain his detached attitude, and couldn't think of a better plan for a while, and suddenly heard the emperor say: "Forget it, I will accompany you, go and welcome Zhao Rang back to Jinling. "

"Your Majesty? This... This is not in accordance with the etiquette system, it is out of order!"

Zhao Rang was escorted back to Jinling from Panyu, South Vietnam, thousands of miles away, because he was both a tyrant and a traitor, and his life was only saved for the grand ceremony of offering prisoners, offering sacrifices to heaven and thanking his ancestors, and proclaiming to the world that he would be called a canonical punishment?

At that time, the emperor will lead civil and military officials, and the ancient and rare elders who are highly respected among the people will go out of the city to welcome the laborers after offering sacrifices to heaven and earth in temples and mausoleums, and then present the captives to the Taimiao.

Unless the emperor is about to conquer the battlefield himself, how can the emperor escort the captives?Back in the imperial capital, who will greet him, and who will bear the responsibility of the priest?

Li Lang smiled lightly: "There is no need to say more, Cao Qing. We will set off in half an hour and ask Shang Masi to pick the best horses, and we will arrive at sunset."

Cao Lin had no choice but to follow the order and leave, until he left the Lanting Pavilion, he was still suspicious: before sending the general to the expedition, the emperor had repeatedly told him not to hurt Zhao Rang himself and his relatives, and everything would be dealt with in the future. Take Zhao Rang back to Chang'an to make a decision.

Originally, Cao Lin was only the emperor, and he wanted to avenge Zhao Rang's death in the past.

When the northern bandits invaded and the Eastern Chu army was retreating steadily, Li Lang was ordered to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Chu army. In the name of the Eastern Chu emperor, he ordered Zhao Rang to send his troops northward to rescue the disaster.But this edict not only fell into disarray, but soon there was even news that Zhao Rang rebelled against him and proclaimed himself king.

Cao Lin remembered that after the news was confirmed like a bolt from the blue, he was the one who told it himself. Li Lang, who was still a young man, lost his composure and raised his horse whip to lash the ground. When he got down, his face was pale and he didn't say a word. After a long time, he let out a loud sigh:

"Cao Qing, those who place their hopes on others will be humiliated."

But now, the emperor learned that Zhao Rangxu was in danger of his life, so he went to meet the escort in person regardless of the ritual system and the risk of breaking up with Xie's family in advance. It is necessary to go to war like this.

It's better to communicate directly with the Xie family, tell the truth, and discuss the punishment.

Cao Lin thought hard to no avail, he only felt that the young emperor's thoughts were unpredictable and difficult to fathom, so he shook his head and sighed, getting ready for the emperor.

This is because Cao Lin knows the first but not the second, let alone the third.

When Li Lang was young, because his biological mother did not favor him, even though he was a prince, he was bullied and excluded in the most snobbish court.Once the princes practiced in the martial arts field, he was almost injured by the hands of the emperor's brother. It was Zhao Rang, who was still serving as a guard of the Imperial Army in the palace at that time, who came forward to rescue him.

It was the first time that someone treated him kindly regardless of his own safety, and the young Li Langming felt deeply in the fifth middle school.Although he never saw that guard again, Li Lang always regarded him as a hero, and secretly determined that one day he would gain power, and he must learn from the Marquis of Huaiyin to report to Piaomu, and present him with the position of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households.

After staying a little older and gaining knowledge and experience, Li Lang occasionally read a tender anecdote about a certain talented and generous emperor in his book. The oath made the young Li Lang feel like a sap.

At the beginning of love, Li Lang inexplicably tied his tenderness and expectations to Zhao Rang, who only met once. , Cut through thorns and thorns, aspire to the Central Plains, and create a great cause together.

Unexpectedly, nine out of ten things in the world are unsatisfactory. Zhao Rang's subsequent actions shattered Li Lang's image of emphasizing righteousness over profit and a brave man without fear, and replaced him with a shameless traitor who took advantage of the fire. villains.

The second, as for the third, very few people know.

After planning to suppress the rebellion, the army will not be able to move out immediately, but must prepare enough military supplies and distribute military funds. With a [-] army, at least half a month will be busy day and night.

But in this half month, Li Lang actually received a letter from Zhao Rang's secret envoy.The secret envoy caught up with the Taifu, and the empress of the face saint handed over Zhao Rang's personal letter hidden in the wax pill to the emperor.

In the letter, Zhao Rang respected Li Lang as His Majesty, and claimed to be a subject. His tone was neither humble nor overbearing, indicating that when the Eastern Chu army approached the city, he would surrender without fighting.

The condition is that the people in the domain, the relatives in the palace, and the Eastern Chu army will treat them kindly, and Qiu will not offend them.

Zhao Rang also wrote that Nanyue is located in the borderlands. Apart from the Han people who migrated here, there are also many Baiyue barbarians.

This letter made Li Lang feel like falling into the clouds. After questioning the secret envoy carefully, he said that Zhao Rang had no other explanation.

After discussing with the Taifu, the Taifu didn't understand what Zhao Rang meant by this move.If it is said that he surrendered sincerely, why did he have to advance with a large army to form an alliance under the city?

If not, it can only be said that Zhao Rang has long been aware that if the national power of South Vietnam wants to fight against Eastern Chu, it will be like hitting a stone with an egg.

Thinking of this, Li Lang's disdain for Zhao Rang added a little more.

However, when he reread the letter, he felt that this was not the case.

The letter even bluntly stated that if the Eastern Chu army wanted to forcibly attack the city, or carry out despicable things such as looting, "the people of Li and the people may die and the city will be destroyed", which is not lacking in warning.

After deliberations and deliberations, there was still no result in the end. Li Lang decided to follow the original plan, send troops to suppress the rebellion, and take it back to South Vietnam.

Instead of trying to figure it out by yourself, thinking hard to get to the point, wouldn't it be better to capture Zhao Rang back to Jinling and interrogate him carefully?In that letter, Zhao Rang didn't mention his fate, so he must have been well aware that even if he surrendered, as a rebel general of Eastern Chu, he would not end well.

In order to avoid complications, Li Lang also deliberately sent the Taifu to South Vietnam. First, the Taifu was an old acquaintance of Zhao Rang, so that he could spread the word easily.

Things were going smoothly, how could one expect such a big mistake on the way back.

Li Lang couldn't help being a bit ridiculous, he had calculated everything, he had to be a lieutenant general, and Nanzheng won the second son of Xie's family who had made military exploits.

People say that "Three generations are the most expensive, and five generations make a powerful family." This Xie family is now the fourth generation of Zhenbei General Xie Kun and his younger brother Xie Wu.Li Lang was of the same generation as Xie Kun and Xie Wu, who died at the hands of Zhao Rang. The current queen is the elder sister of the two brothers.

Li Lang ascended the throne, and Xie's family played an important role in helping the flames. Everyone in the temples and rivers and lakes knew that the family of the founding heroes was in full swing, and their power was in full swing.

Xie Lian, who is currently the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, has many wives and concubines, but he has only two sons, Xie Kun and Xie Wu, and he loves the youngest son Xie Wu even more.If he knew that Xie Wu died tragically, he would definitely not let it go. How to save Zhao Rang's life without offending Xie's family face to face, Li Lang deliberated for a long time, but still could not find a solution.

He was not timid, but Xie Kun, who guarded the northern defense and had a heavy army in his hand, told him to throw a mouse.

Xie Kun's military power must be seized before breaking with the Xie family. If the order is reversed, even Li Lang's life may be lost.He worked hard and endured humiliation in exchange for the great help of Xie's family to bring down his father and brother. Of course, he can't fall by the wayside.

While meditating, he didn't realize that half an hour had passed, the servant came to report, and the entourage's car was ready, Li Lang no longer hesitated, changed into the military uniform, and left the palace.

In any case, you have to see Zhao Rang first, and then make plans, it's not too late.

If that Zhao Rang turned out to be a wretched villain, or if his speech and behavior were treacherous and evil, Li Lang thought, then why bother to save him?Even if he was kind to himself back then, and he was successful in doing things, it would be enough to repay him by giving him a whole body and burying it in the ancestral grave in the future.

When Zhao Rang was pushed into the camp, Li Lang frowned slightly because of the blood stains all over his body that could not be concealed. When he heard the other party's unexpected decisiveness, his surprise turned into curiosity. Let's head up.

Seeing this, Li Lang was mixed with joy and sorrow.

Although Zhao Rang's face was full of embarrassment and his eyes were not amazing, his eyes were like lightning, which set off his heroic spirit.When he saw Li Lang sitting in the front seat, he was obviously very surprised, his expression changed from awe-inspiring to bewildered, in Li Lang's eyes, he only felt it was funny and amusing, and there was a kind of secret joy of a child playing tricks.

What is worrying is that if he wants to fulfill the contract, he will protect Zhao Rang comprehensively, not to mention the dangers around him, Zhao Rang alone will have no idea what is in his mind.

Since this person betrayed the first emperor, he must not be afraid of the notoriety of traitors and traitors. How can he be loyal to himself?

Li Lang stared at Zhao Rang with a smile on his lips, and his heart was full of thoughts.