I Became the Older Brother of the Heroine in an Abusive Novel

Qinmen Pass is very close to Chang'an, only two or three hundred miles away.

In the early years of the founding of the Taizu Dynasty, the Huns in the north frequently invaded the country.At that time, the foundation of Dayong was not stable, and the Turks broke through the border passes many times, and approached Chang'an.

At that time, Qinmen Pass was the last barrier of Chang'an.

When the first emperor died, the first emperor died suddenly, and several princes in the court each occupied one side of the power, and there were quite serious fights and even mutinies.It was at that time that the Turks aggressively invaded, all the way to the outside of Qinmen Pass.

It was at that time that Xu Zonglun saved Emperor Qingping's life.

After people get older, it is always easy to be nostalgic.

On this day, when the sky was clear and the sky was clear, Emperor Qingping stood on the south gate of Chang'an, watching the soldiers outside the city counting troops, he couldn't help but think of the scene back then.

At that time, he managed to defeat several of his brothers, and just as he ascended the throne, Beifang came to rush, saying that Qinmenguan was in danger.

He was young and energetic at the time, and impatient to face the forces left by the princes of the Manchu Dynasty, so he ordered troops in person, wanted to drive his own conquest, and went to Qinmen Pass to defeat the enemy in person.

It was the first time he faced a bloody battlefield, and it was the first time he saw corpses and smoke everywhere.

It was at that time that he led the troops to chase the retreating Turkic people, but was besieged by the Turkic army ambushing halfway, and almost died under the arrows.

It was Xu Zonglun who led his troops to rescue him from the siege.In order to block the arrow for him, Xu Zonglun was shot in the chest on the right side by the arrow and almost died.

Emperor Qingping always remembered the kindness of Xu Zonglun who sacrificed his life to save him.

Therefore, even if the Xu family did not stand by him back then, he did not make things difficult for them.Since then, he was short of people in the court, and he often handed over power and fat jobs to the Xu family without hesitation.

After arriving, the Xu family gradually gained momentum, and he began to be defiant and make trouble, so he managed to suppress the Xu family's arrogance.Even so, he only used checks and balances and never really punished them.

With him, the Xu family has received too much favor.

However, Xu Zonglun is not the main general in the order of troops today.According to his original arrangement, he handed over all the soldiers under Xu Zonglun to a general who had just been transferred back to the capital from the border.

After all, Emperor Qingping also knew that when the army went south and crossed the south of the Yangtze River, the power from then on would be handed over to Xue Yan.That being the case, it is unnecessary to carefully select a high-ranking general, and more troubles will arise.

What he arranged for this general to do was to take over the power from Xu Zonglun and properly transfer it to Xue Yan.

Therefore, Emperor Qing Ping's eyes did not stay on the general for too long, but turned around a little, and then fell on Xu Zonglun who was standing by on the left side of the team.

"How long has it been since I saw Zong Lun?" Emperor Qingping paused for a moment and asked calmly.

Ling Fu who was next to him paused, and quickly responded: "It has been four years since I returned to Your Majesty."

Emperor Qingping smiled lightly, with a bit of nostalgia in his tone; "He hasn't aged much."

Ling Fu was a little speechless.

He received a secret letter from Prime Minister Xu yesterday, as well as a tightly packed package of medicinal powder.

Only then did he know what the Xu family wanted to do and what they wanted him to do.

Ling Fu wanted to leave a way out for himself, but now he is the unrivaled figure among the eunuchs in the palace. To let him push down his backer with his own hands is to let him destroy the Great Wall himself.

But now, it is hard to recover.

He had already stood in the Xu family's camp, and he had told them the news about Jin Yiwei, just to give them a chance to protect themselves, so as not to drag him down.

But I didn't expect that the Xu family's courage and appetite were so great.

Now, Xu Zonglun's army has arrived at the city of Chang'an, no matter whether he agrees to the Xu family or not, it will be difficult for Emperor Qingping to survive.If he refused to agree and allowed the Xu family to mutiny, he would not be able to survive when the army entered the imperial city.

And if he confessed to Emperor Qingping, even if Emperor Qingping could be preserved, based on his understanding of Emperor Qingping, he would not be able to survive.

He knows best how suspicious the emperor is.

He would never leave such a slave who betrayed him as himself to serve by his side.

Now, only by obeying the orders of the Xu family and giving medicine to Emperor Qingping can he save his life.

After weighing the two, Lingfu made a choice.

He quickly withdrew from his thoughts, with a smile on his face, and greeted Emperor Qingping: "Generals practice martial arts all the year round, and those who are strong and strong always look younger."

Emperor Qingping laughed a few times.

"Your Majesty is merciful. After so long, I still miss General Xu." Ling Fu looked at his expression and said tentatively.

Naturally, Emperor Qingping would not dislike hearing such bragging words.He smiled and said, "After all, Zong Lun saved my life."

Seeing his expression, Ling Fu felt confident.

"Then...General Xu is going to march tomorrow, does His Majesty need a servant to make arrangements for His Majesty...?" He asked.

On weekdays, as a slave, he arranged such a thing for his master, which is naturally overstepped.But at this time, there were hundreds of thousands of soldiers standing under the city tower, the drums were shaking, and the atmosphere was raging. Emperor Qingping recalled the past again, and his emotions followed.

Ling Fu is the best at observing words and expressions, knowing when is the most appropriate time to speak to his master.

Sure enough, Emperor Qingping didn't think much about it, and said, "It should be a farewell ceremony for the general."

What he wants to see now is Xu Zonglun, but Xu Zonglun has been relegated to his deputy, not the chief general.Therefore, Emperor Qing Ping thought about it for a while, and then ordered: "You go and make arrangements, just say that I will give the Lord a farewell farewell. You can also accompany several major generals in the army."

Ling Fu hastily agreed.

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Night falls.

All four places in the palace were lit with lights, brightly lit, reflecting the stars all over the sky.

The venue for the banquet is still Yongle Hall.

Before Emperor Qingping arrived, the generals who were about to go south had already sat down in the hall.The military generals gathered together, and it was always lively. A group of people sat here talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was good.

Looking around, the generals around were all Xu Zonglun's old troops brought back from Qinmen Pass, and each of them had followed him for decades.

However, Xu Zonglun, who was supposed to sit at the top, now sat with the leader on the left hand side.

The main general's surname is Hu, who was originally a general of Yumen Pass.Yumen Pass has always been peaceful, and the guard is Jun Huailang's uncle, he has always been in order, and there has never been any trouble for decades.This general was mediocre at first, under the command of Uncle Jun Huailang, he managed to get a third-rank seniority by virtue of his age. He was in his 40s and was transferred back to the capital.

Generals like him, originally returned to Beijing, just to hang out and retire.Even this General Hu didn't dare to think about it. He didn't make any career in Yumen Pass, but when he returned to Chang'an, he had such a big piece of pie on his head.

He was unexpectedly appointed by the emperor as the main general, and he was about to lead the [-] troops from Qinmen Pass to the south to Pingfan.

Even if he went to the south, he had to listen to His Highness Guangling's urging, but the name of the general still rested on him.

The general of Yumen Gate had a clear and bright manner, and after decades, he had developed a naive temperament, and he couldn't understand the twists and turns of the officials in Beijing.

The Holy Majesty appointed him, and he felt that he was valued, and the rough jade was covered with dust, and now it was finally time for him to mature.

General Xu, who was originally the guard of Qinmen Pass, was also very kind.

The main general this time was supposed to be General Xu, but it fell on his head.At first he was a bit worried, but General Xu found him immediately and had a drink with him.

General Xu said that something happened in his family, and now he is not trusted by the Holy One. He has soldiers in his hands, which is also a burden.But fortunately, with him, he took over the military power in his hands and freed himself from the risk of being feared by the emperor, so I should thank him.

General Hu was naturally flattered.

General Xu also said that as his deputy in the future, he will definitely assist and help him so that he doesn't have to worry.

When General Hu heard this, he was naturally grateful beyond words. He immediately introduced Xu Zonglun as his confidant, and they drank wine with him until late at night, talking about everything.

He only thinks that General Xu is a good man who is open-minded and understands the truth.

And two days ago, General Xu found him again.

"After thinking about it, I'd better tell you." Xu Zonglun said. "You also know that His Majesty's appointment of you as the chief general is all because of his trust in you. I also had a personal relationship with His Majesty back then, and I know him fairly well. After much deliberation, I still think that you should give Your Majesty something to express your heart." .”

"Send something?" General Hu was puzzled. "Here, Your Majesty is rich in the world, what else is there to lack?"

Xu Zonglun laughed out loud.

"Of course it lacks the sincerity of your minister." He said. "It doesn't have to be expensive. Didn't you just come back from Yumenguan? There are some good wines or specialties that are rare in Beijing, and you brought them back?"

General Hu thought about it: "I brought a few jars of good wine. But the wine we drink at the border is very rough. How can it compare to the good wine from Chang'an?"

Xu Zonglun shook his head.

"Your Majesty has never tasted the good wine in Beijing? But he has never tasted the strong wine from the border," he said. "It just so happens that there is going to be drinking at the banquet. At that time, you can pour it yourself for His Majesty, and it's all for fun. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

When General Hu heard this, he took it for granted, and felt that this was the reason.

He nodded again and again.

"I'm a rough person. I've never thought about it so much. I would like to thank General Xu for reminding me." He said.

Xu Zonglun laughed: "General, you don't have to be polite to me. Now I am the general's servant, and the general can just call me."

General Hu only felt that the relationship between the two became closer.

Until today's banquet.

The emperor didn't come, but the generals at Qinmenguan were very enthusiastic and chatted with him one after another.General Hu answered them with a smile, only feeling complacent.

His Majesty trusts him, and his subordinates are proper. As a general, what more can he ask for?

The only way is to do what the Holy Majesty ordered, guard the Dayonghe Mountain well, and lead these brothers to become officials and nobles together.

General Hu only felt that the future was bright.

At this moment, a eunuch came to report that the emperor would be here soon.

Everyone immediately sat upright.

Xu Zonglun beside him touched him lightly.

"Have you brought it?" Xu Zonglun asked in a low voice.

He meant something, and he was asking about the jar of wine he asked General Hu to bring.

General Hu only thought that Xu Zonglun was concerned about him, nodded repeatedly, and turned sideways to show Xu Zonglun the wine jar at his feet.

"I brought it with me, I brought a whole altar!"

Xu Zonglun smiled lightly and nodded meaningfully.

"Just take it with you," he said.