The General and His Enemy Your Highness

"Xixia's weapons are excellent, and food and grass are abundant, but in my big Chu, the food and grass have not arrived, and the wounded soldiers have no one to take care of them. Half a year ago, the battle has already been unarmed and life-threatening!"

"Even so, I, Da Chuerlang, have never backed down half a step. His heart is loyal, and the world can learn from it."

"My lords keep claiming that the defeat is due to the incompetence of our army. This king would like to ask, where is the military salary? Where is the food and grass? Where are the weapons?"

The still young general bent down, his voice was deep and hoarse, and it turned into an angry question at the end.

As soon as these words came out, the people in the hall who had spoken fiercely before were silent for a while, and it seemed that loud and loud questions were still echoing in the silent hall.

The Emperor of Chu was even more furious when he heard this remark, and his anger boiled in his chest. After a long while, the minister of the Ministry of Industry was sweating and said: "Your Majesty, there is absolutely no such thing. The swords made by the Ministry of Industry have already been sent to the northwest. There is no delay on the front line.”

The Minister of the Ministry of Households immediately stood up, categorical and righteous: "Your Majesty, just like Master Xu, our account books can be verified, and we will never treat the soldiers in front of the battle harshly. The food, grass and military salaries must be sent to the northwest. How can it be like King Xiping?" Say it!"

Xu Yuxiu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, and Yuan Tong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs, both of them are old ministers, but their faces are extremely ugly at the moment. Someone must take the blame for the defeat in the Northwest War. King Xiping has been crowned king and he has not been questioned. It can be seen that Chu Hengzhi intends to protect him.

As for where the food, grass and weapons have gone, anyone who knows knows that.

Mei Geng sneered unhurriedly: "What's the hurry, my lords? There are less than one hundred thousand soldiers returning from the northwest. Your Majesty may wish to ask carefully. How can you buy thousands of soldiers if you have the power to do so?"

"King Xiping's one-sided words!" Xu Yuxiu flicked his sleeves and scolded, "The Northwest was defeated, so what about thousands of people? They know they are guilty, so they will inevitably deceive the Holy Majesty for self-protection!"

"Your Excellency, is it true?" Mei Geng glanced at Chu Hengzhi who was showing hesitation from the corner of his eyes, and the sarcasm on his lips became more intense.

Just now, he still had an expression of rage, and when these two old things took the conversation away, he began to hesitate again, but he didn't want to go and find out by himself. This emperor should only know how to enjoy the wealth, glory and power brought by the throne. But he completely forgot his responsibilities as an emperor.

In his early years, Chu Hengzhi was also diligent in governing the government, with arrogance and arrogance, pointing out the country, but unfortunately, the older he was, he was not only suspicious, but also lazy, indulged in sensuality, and ignored state affairs.

Thinking about it, Mei Geng sighed softly, it was still too late to force the palace in the previous life.

"Your Majesty." Yuan Tong didn't argue with Mei Geng, but leaned over to complain to Chu Hengzhi, "King Xiping's reputation in the army is obvious to all, and he must have fabricated such absurd theories in order to get rid of the crime. I hope His Majesty will clearly investigate."

Xu Yuxiu, the Ministry of Household Industry and others immediately joined in and called for grievances, as if they had been wronged by the heavens, and all they had to do was to prove their innocence by crying in the hall or knocking on a dragon pillar.

However, Mei Geng had already noticed that Chu Hengzhi's complexion changed, and he even glanced at him occasionally with unkind eyes, obviously because of Yuan Tong's words just now.

Prestige in the army, the emperors in ancient times were ruthless and suspicious, and the generals were most afraid of meritorious deeds.

It's not a day or two that the bastards of the Chu family can't understand their Mei family, but it's a pity that the peace and prosperity soon turned into chaos.

The main hall was full of people kneeling, only a few stood still, and Mei Geng was one of the few people standing there.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Mei Geng looked over in response to the reputation, and when he saw the person who spoke, he suddenly raised his eyebrows, his eyes were faint, and there was a bit of deep meaning.

Yu Zhiren, Marquis of Yongding.

"Your Majesty, the Northwest was defeated, and His Majesty rewarded the king without blaming the past, but today King Xiping slandered his courtiers in public. The ministers thought that this son is too young to be a great leader."

It was almost guessed that this person would not stop today, Mei Geng was not surprised, but his expression became colder and colder.

Look, the ministers of the court did not hesitate to push the Mei family out during the war, and enjoyed the security bought by the blood of the soldiers with peace of mind. If you win the meritorious service and lose the felony, the end will never be better where to go.

But Mei Geng was no longer the resigned and cold-hearted young general of the past, the scene in front of him made him feel disgusted, and he couldn't express any other emotions.

He was extremely indifferent, and seemed to be ironic, watching this farce with cold eyes, as if he was watching a play in a theater.

Sing a song about the flames of war in troubled times, and act out a scene where everyone is betrayed.

But for a moment, Mei Geng restrained his sarcasm, leaned over and spoke in a deep voice, writing clearly:

"Your Majesty, the defeat in the Northwest War is the disgrace of my great Chu Erlang. We are not afraid of being inferior to others in front of the battle, but we are unwilling to die at the hands of our own people. My elders of the Mei family and tens of thousands of soldiers buried their bones in Jinwuling. I request an order to investigate thoroughly. Where to go for military pay and food, to seek justice for the soldiers in front of the battle."

"A thorough investigation? How do you want to conduct a thorough investigation?" Chu Hengzhi did not directly refuse. Although he was afraid of Mei Geng, if the defeat in this battle was really due to lack of food, grass and weapons, whose bank would such a large sum of money go into? Library?

"Your Majesty! The King of Xiping is young, so it would be a joke if we investigate it for ten or eight years?" Xu Yuxiu spoke righteously, which attracted a large number of second opinions.

"Xu Shangshu's words are reasonable, Your Majesty think twice."

"Think twice, Your Majesty!"

Lu Baiyan's expression was ugly, he and Feng Jin exchanged a glance, both of them are spirits who have lived half their lives, they had already guessed that the morning court would not be so safe, but now this scene is expected, but it is inevitable that their hearts will be blocked.

For the death of an old friend, but also for this smoky court.

Before the two could speak, they saw Mei Geng suddenly throwing up his robe and kneeling in front of the hall, the expressions of the two of them suddenly changed, they thought to themselves, what does this kid want to do?

Regardless of other people's eyes, Mei Geng stood up straight, neither humble nor overbearing, and his words fell into everyone's ears loudly.

"I request an order to personally investigate the corruption case of food, grass and military pay. I would like to issue a military order within half a month. If you can't find out, let your majesty handle it."

The court was quiet for a while, everyone looked at Mei Geng as if they were looking at a fool.

The matter is important, and it is bound to be difficult. The situation is already unfavorable to Mei Geng. If he really wants to investigate the case, wouldn't it put himself in the position of being the target of public criticism?

But no matter what others thought, the person on the dragon chair nodded, and the matter was considered a certainty.

The courtiers withdrew from the hall one after another, but Mei Geng was not as sad as everyone thought, but walked briskly on the palace road.

"King Xiping, you are so courageous."

Hearing these words, she harbored bad intentions, Mei Geng rolled his eyes at Yu Zhiren, and smiled half-smile, "Master Hou is absurd."

Yu Zhiren wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Lu Baiyan, who came over at some unknown time: "Hey, Marquis Yongding, is Second Young Master better?"

"..."

Yu Zhiren blushed but was speechless. Of course he knew that Yu Lan's injury was caused by Lu Zhibei, but Mei Geng's instigation was also indispensable. But he was afraid of being the imperial captain after all, so his expression changed for a while, and he left a cruel sentence Then walk away.

"Half a month later, this Marquis wants to see how King Xiping ends up!"

Mei Geng sneered and ignored him, but Feng Jin sighed and said: "What he said is not unreasonable, you are impulsive this time."

"It's okay."

The corners of the handsome and noble man's lips were stained with a smile, but the bottom of his eyes was like a winter wind and snow, so cold that it was horribly cold, and the arrogance hanging on his brows was extremely extreme.

"Since you dare to do it, you are sure."