Four days later, the storm subsided and the sky cleared slightly.

Before Mi Ren led the troops to set off, an eunuch visited the barracks in a hurry.

I heard that it was a member of Zhongchang Servant Lu Qiang who had something important to report to Mi Ren, and the soldiers guarding outside notified him before bringing him in.

As soon as he saw Mi Ren among the crowd, the visitors didn't care that there was still a distance between them, so he anxiously shouted: "Master Mi, something is wrong!"

The wind and rain gave him a great hindrance, so that he had to rush to stop for a while, his face was haggard, and the hem of his clothes was covered with mud splashes from the horse race.

"Master Mi, something is wrong, His Majesty has passed away!" He said in a hoarse voice, anxiously, "Jian Shuo and Empress Dowager Dong will force you to die for His Majesty!"

When the words fell, it was no less than a thunderclap, which shocked everyone.

"What did you say?"

Did they get it wrong?His Majesty died?When did it happen, and who wants to be buried for His Majesty? !

The visitor swallowed hard, because he was in a hurry, he didn't even drink much water for the past few days, and said in a hoarse voice: "On the night four days ago, Your Majesty was frightened and vomited blood. Before he died, Your Majesty Young Master Libian is the crown prince, and Jian Shuo proposed that you should be buried for His Majesty in front of everyone."

"Your Majesty did not agree, but Empress Dowager Dong ordered you to return to the court regardless of His Majesty's obstruction. Perhaps someone will come to pass the decree soon!"

These words roughly explained what happened that day. The counselors and school lieutenants behind Mi Ren basically understood the ins and outs, and they were all stunned in shock.

——Why is this? !

Why, when the emperor died, the real lucky ones didn't want to be buried for His Majesty, but instead wanted their lord to be buried?

Don't they know that Liangzhou has not yet settled down completely, and Wuhuan is in chaos. Once Mi Rian is buried, Youzhou may be defeated because of this, and will no longer be able to stand at the border to protect the big man?

What has become of the world, are they still engaging in this method of eliminating dissidents? !Is it true that when the country is subjugated, when the enemy invades Jingluo and gathers them and cuts off their heads, will they wake up? !

No, they may never wake up.

These people only see their immediate interests, as long as they stand in front of them, they are their enemies.For the sake of profit, regardless of whether it is good or bad, they will only use all kinds of indecent means to eliminate dissidents.

How can they care about the life and death of the people in the world!

Even if the rebels hit the gate of the palace, the most likely thing for these people is to kowtow to the enemy and beg for mercy, and curse all the soldiers who defend their home and country with resentment in their hearts!

Thinking of this, everyone was furious.

Even Mi Yan, who is used to being calm, was shocked and was speechless for a long while.

It took a long time before he said in disbelief, "Is what you said true?"

The visitor hurriedly nodded: "It's absolutely true! Lu Changshi specially ordered this slave to bring you the news, you should get out of here as soon as possible!"

Mi Ren believed it.

He had helped Lu Qiang before, and he knew that this person would not be indiscriminate, so he must have certain news before risking his life to inform him.

His complexion suddenly sank: "This matter is not settled, I can't leave."

He didn't make a mistake, and Liu Hong didn't intend to ask him to be buried.Even if Empress Dowager Dong ordered it, as long as the successor Liu Bian disagreed, it would not be a real imperial edict.

If he doesn't run away, justice is on him; once he runs away, it will make the matter worse.Not only himself, but also his family and Lu Qiang will be doomed.

Mi Ren's expression softened a little: "I have received Lu Changshi's kindness, the general has received it. It has been rainy and windy these days, so please come and tell me."

He nodded to Xun Yu: "Wen Ruo, let's find a tent and take him to rest for a while."

With such a major event happening, it was impossible for them to continue marching as if nothing had happened.

He ordered the army to stay in place, and he returned to the tent with his subordinates and the fifth captain to discuss countermeasures.

Seeing that Mi Yan kept a cold face and said nothing, everyone under his command was outraged.

Although they have only followed Mi Yan in the past two years, they also know that Mi Yan has put in a lot of hard work to get to where he is today.It can be said that he was exhausted, and even cost most of his wealth and life.How can one be reconciled to being framed by treacherous villains at this stage!

"Fucking Jian Shuo," Captain Shesheng scolded angrily, "I knew he was a cunning and cunning bastard!"

The other lieutenants of the battalion also started cursing. They were rough people. Although their cursing was not pleasant, it was rare for the counselors present to nod in agreement.

The most reckless Tunqi Xiaowei said: "General, what should we do now? Shall we go back to the capital first and cut off the head of that Jianshuo dog before going out?"

"Yes, cut off that bitch's head!" The Yueqi captain who was not much better also agreed, "You give me an order, and the rest of us will rush back to Jingluo!"

Even Huang Zhong, who has always been prudent, was furious: "Exactly, General, we might as well lead our troops back to the court, capture that villain Jian Shuo first, and see what other tricks he can play!"

Let the traitors in the court take a look, they are not soft persimmons to be kneaded!

"Hey, what are you thinking about, why are you making such a mess?" Xun You sighed, "The situation has not reached such a point."

Zhong Yao also said: "That's right, this is what happened before Your Majesty passed away. What if the Empress Dowager Dong was only angry at that time?" Liu Bian would be the person who enthroned instead of Liu Xie. Maybe the Empress Dowager Dong just took the anger out on their lord?

"Everyone, rest assured for now," Xun Yu was still calm, "Prince Bian ascended the throne, he and Empress Dowager Dong are incompatible. Empress Dowager Dong wants to kill the lord, but the new emperor will definitely protect the lord for the chaos in Youzhou."

Among all the people, he was actually the angriest one, wishing he could ride back to Jingluo immediately and kill Jian Shuo.But he can't panic, Zisu must be feeling very uncomfortable now, he can't mess himself up.

Everyone nodded their heads when they heard the words, and the fifth school lieutenant almost died of anxiety when he heard it: "Then let that traitor Jian Shuo go like this? What if he stabbed you, the general, while I was waiting for the expedition?"

Xi Zhong frowned: "I have this concern."

"I might as well publicize this matter to the army so that everyone in the army knows about it. At that time, Empress Dowager Dong will order you to return to the court, and the soldiers will not allow it."

This is clearly the best approach at the moment.As long as the whole army is united, the imperial court will not dare to persecute them.As long as you don't go back to court, everything has room to turn around.

Mi Yan nodded: "Leave this matter to you."

Everyone said in unison: "Yes!"

After discussing this matter, Mi Yan said: "Everyone is tired too, go back and rest for a while. Wen Ruo, please stay here for a while."

After everyone left, he sat on a chair and stretched out his arms to hug Xun Yu into his arms.

Putting his head close to the opponent's chest, listening to the steady and stable heartbeat of the opponent, he sighed softly.

After a long time, he said: "...I knew that his time was short, but I never thought that he would die so soon."

Liu Hong is everyone's leader in the workplace. Most of the time, he is incompetent and nepotism, which has harmed many people.But from a personal point of view, it has always helped him and allowed him to develop in the court.

It must be a little sad to receive the news of his death suddenly today.

More, it is a sense of "finally here".

Xun Yu stroked his back, comforting him silently.

The next day the army set out again.In order to prevent the morale of the army from being turbulent, the soldiers were not informed of the burial for the time being.

Except for Mi Yan, everyone prayed that Queen Mother Dong would stop, and don't make mistakes in major issues.

Two days later, Mi Eun was stopped by Wu Neishi, the eunuch sent by Jian Shuo, and several people read the Queen Mother Dong's will to him.

——She still gave the order to Mi Rian to be buried for Liu Hong!

Of course, the decree was ambiguous, and it only said that the emperor would return to court to mourn when the emperor passed away.When Mi Yan goes back alone, he can't help him no matter what.

After reading out the decree, Wu Nei waiter smiled and said: "General Mi, why don't you take the decree quickly and return to the court with me?"

After the downfall of the ten permanent servants, they, officials of the Shangshutai, have been shrouded in the shadow of misery.When the emperor ordered the "repair of palace money", many of Ximen's regular servants were involved in corruption and bribery, and they were all dealt with in the end, so that they had been following the rules for a long time.

This was originally the duty of an official.But in these people's hearts, it was Mi Yan who cut off their way of making money, so they were naturally hated to death.

Now hearing that Empress Dowager Dong ordered to be buried, everyone celebrates and is overjoyed!

But Mi Yan's reaction was beyond their expectations.

"Your Majesty understands," he accepted the edict, and said slowly, "However, there are priorities. Now that the battle in Youzhou is tense, Your Majesty, in the spirit of heaven, will definitely not want to see you neglecting to fight because of his condolences."

Wu Neishi was stunned for a moment: "What does Mi Guoshi mean by this?"

Mi Yan looked at him indifferently: "When Wuhuan is expelled and the rebellion in Youzhou is quelled, I will naturally return to the court and go to his mausoleum to plead guilty."

The implication of these words is that he does not intend to return to court with them.

Wu Neishi obviously didn't expect this situation, his expression changed: "Why, Guoshi Mi doesn't want to go back to see His Majesty for the last time? Guoshi Mi should think about it, this is a great disloyalty to His Majesty!"

"Infidelity?" Mi Yan looked at him coldly, "Your Majesty ordered me to go first in this battle, and I promised to put down the rebellion in Youzhou for Your Majesty, if I fail to do so, I will be disloyal."

"Master Mi doesn't have to worry about this," Wu Neishi showed a strange smile, "The queen mother will naturally send someone to quell the chaos in Youzhou."

"The queen mother?"

Mi Yan raised her eyebrows, "I am loyal to His Majesty, and now that His Majesty has passed away, I will be loyal to the new Emperor. The Empress Dowager is just a member of the harem, how can she interfere in government affairs?"

"Presumptuous! Mi Guoshi dares to be so disrespectful to the Queen Mother!" Wu Neishi roared, "Lieutenants, take down Mi Ren for me and send her back to the court!"

After finishing his sentence, he waited for a while.Seeing that all the captains were indifferent, their expressions changed greatly: "Why, are you all going to disobey the Queen Mother's will?!"

The fifth school lieutenant stared at him coldly, and said perfunctorily: "The final general has not received the news that His Majesty will send General Mi back to court. You actually passed on the imperial decree falsely, it is really hateful!"

Wu Neishi's pupils constricted and his complexion changed drastically.

"Falsely preaching the imperial decree, this is a heinous crime." Mi Yan sneered, "Come here, take the criminal Wu Yi into custody, and wait for the general to return to the court before asking Your Majesty to make a decision!"

It was only then that Wu Neishi realized that Mi Yan had completely controlled the entire barracks, and this 10-strong army was no longer a mere imperial army.

He shouted "Zhuzi Ergan", and was about to turn around and flee to the place where the horse was tied.However, the lieutenants behind Mi Ren would not let him go, and immediately led a troop to surround him.

Seeing the cold and sharp weapons in the hands of the soldiers, their throats moved slightly, and all the yelling words that they almost blurted out were swallowed back in their mouths.

……

Since Empress Dowager Dong really made the decree, even if the new emperor intervenes in this matter, it may not be good.

Mi Ren immediately suspended the whole army and ordered the soldiers under his command to inform the [-] soldiers of the matter.

Its focus is on:

For one thing, His Majesty passed away a few days ago.Today, Empress Dowager Dong asked General Mi to return to the court to mourn His Majesty, but they received real news that once the general returns to the court, Empress Dowager Dong will order the general to be buried as the late emperor;

Second, the emperor did not agree to the funeral before his death, which was the decree of Empress Dowager Dong who was deceived by the traitor Jian Shuo;

Three, Jian Shuo is only fighting against General Mi, and the disaster is not as good as a hundred thousand soldiers.The general will continue to go north, and return to court to plead guilty after the rebellion in Youzhou is suppressed!

These news quickly spread throughout the barracks, and all the soldiers were in an uproar, discussing uncontrollably.

Someone panicked: "The general disrespected the order, wouldn't he become a fugitive? Will we be implicated?"

"Didn't you say that you won't harm us? What are you afraid of?"

"Are you stupid? They say it won't hurt you if you don't hurt it?"

The whole army was panicked and flustered.

Hearing everyone's discussion, the chiefs and centurions that Mi Yan had arranged for these two days stood up in their phalanx and said, "Everyone, listen to me!"

"I haven't read the book, but I know the principle of loyalty!" The commander and centurion who were arranged saw several people around him stop to look at him, and shouted, "Is it the former emperor and the new emperor who want the general to be buried?!"

"--no!"

"It is the traitor Jian Shuo who wants the general to be buried! This despicable villain disregarded the last emperor's will, which is disloyal; disregarding the war in Youzhou, is unrighteous! What's wrong with the general's disrespect for such disloyal and unjust orders? "

"As for safety, instead of worrying about being implicated by the general, why don't you think about what will be waiting for us once the general is captured and buried, and Youzhou falls under the Wuhuan offensive?"

"When the time comes, will we die on the battlefield, or will we die in the court's interrogation?" He roared, "No matter which one, is it safer than going to the battlefield with the general?!"

"Apart from General Mi, who else can lead us to defeat Wuhuan now? Can General Huangfu, General Zhang Wen? No! They are still fighting the Liangzhou Army!"

"Follow the general to the battlefield and defeat Wuhuan. Can't you use military merit to offset this time's disobedience?!"

When these people were talking, the ten or dozens of people around them had already stopped whispering, and only the wind and sand and their deafening roars remained in the air.

Everyone woke up one after another.

——Yeah, fighting with the general can still have a glimmer of life.If the general is brought back to the court, it will be completely over!

Seeing the comprehension on the faces of the soldiers, they hit the iron while the iron was hot and shouted angrily: "Defeat Wuhuan, the merits and demerits will be equal!"

I don't know who started it, and the soldiers also shouted loudly: "Defeat Wuhuan, the merits and demerits will be equal!"

This voice infected every phalanx, but within a short time, the entire barracks was full of angry shouts of this sentence.

The momentum is so great that it shakes the sky and the earth, just like the angry roar of a ferocious beast in adversity!

All the counselors breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the shout and seeing the anger and belief on their faces: It's done.

Not only stabilized the position of the lord general, but also stabilized the morale of the army.Now everyone in the army is not only fighting for the court, but also fighting for themselves, for the general!

This is where their military spirit and soul lie!

At this moment, the fifth school lieutenant shouted: "Array - the general inspects the army!"

There was commotion in the barracks, but the [-] troops calmed down at an unprecedented speed, forming a square formation.

Mi Ren led the five captains and walked past them: "Soldiers, what you said today, I will remember it in my heart!"

"I promise, I will do my best to put down the Youzhou rebellion with the least cost in this battle! All soldiers, as long as the wounded, I will give you another year's military salary! But for the dead, I will send another year to your family." Ten years of military pay!"

Under the sun, his silver-white battle armor was shining brightly, dazzling.His words also carry convincing power.

If the words guided by the counselors stood firm in terms of loyalty, then the words of Mi Yan completely convinced the [-] soldiers in terms of benefits, and they were completely willing to sacrifice their lives for him.

Even if he turns around and goes back to attack Jingluo now, these 10 people are probably willing to go with him.

But of course Mi Yan wouldn't do that.

He straddled his horse and pointed his spear at Youzhou: "Soldiers, set out with me and destroy Wuhuan!"

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