The General and His Enemy Your Highness

Luo Kuan is a rare smart person who knows what to want and what not to want. He is also one of the few people in Mei Geng's memory who has a stable life.

Seeing that the situation in the state of Chu was not good, Luo Kuan resolutely resigned and went back to seclusion, and went away freely.

At that time, he also sighed that without Luo Kuan, the court would be even more unbearable.

Luo Kuan also raised his cup to pay respects, his expression became serious unconsciously, "Your Majesty speaks seriously, it's just in his job, what he did is not wronged."

Sensing Luo Kuan's seriousness, Mei Geng was quite surprised, and immediately smiled and said: "What your lord said is that the country is unstable, and the tribes in the northwest are watching. If the internal ghosts are not eliminated, it will be difficult to resist foreign enemies."

If it wasn't for the death of his own people, how could he return in a disastrous defeat?

Luo Kuan couldn't deny it, he just lowered his eyes and said, "It's as difficult as reaching the sky."

There are also many loyal ministers and righteous men who have come forward, isn't Shang Shao, the newly appointed Minister of the Household Department a year ago?Xiaonian, who was not very young, had his home ransacked because of the allocation of funds for the Northwest War.

The really corrupt Yuan Tong is still jumping around alive, but the gentle and respectful young man has killed his whole family.

It's not that Luo Kuan never thought about rectifying the court, but he turned a blind eye to those bastards at Yushitai, and the officials who supervised the officials didn't do personnel affairs, so what could he do?

Luo Kuan sighed again: "Your Majesty's request is really impulsive. During the Northwest War, the subordinate officials also investigated the whereabouts of the military pay. Although they reduced the deductions everywhere, a large number of them still disappeared."

Although Chu Hengzhi is self-willed, he is not stupid. He knows that wars cost money, but he spent money in the Northwest War. Therefore, Mei Geng returned home in a big defeat. The courtiers stood in line indiscriminately due to the contention, and I'm afraid that King Xiping would not be able to sit here peacefully.

And Luo Kuan's next words made Mei Geng's expression completely ferocious.

"It's all right if the military salary is gone, but the weapons are also... so much military salary, gold and silver, swords, bows and crossbows are enough to support a lot of private soldiers."

Everyone's expressions became solemn in an instant, and the smile on Mei Geng's lips became more and more cruel. He thought of the vigorous forced palace that year, but unfortunately the protagonist was not any prince, but the current queen.

The prince died suddenly, the four princes were imprisoned, and the empress rebelled.

Mei Geng rubbed the porcelain cup gently with his fingertips, thinking, it seems that this private soldier is related to the queen and the British government, and even... the prince.

Even the smile on the corners of Feng Sunan's lips disappeared completely, and he murmured dumbfounded: "Private soldiers... this is a capital crime of beheading everyone."

How can those in power allow others to raise soldiers and horses?This is a great threat and contempt to the imperial power.

Lu Zhibei said solemnly, "I don't know where? Is there any clue?"

Luo Kuan looked over with a rather strange expression, and smiled again, "Taiwei Lu and Duke Ping also knew about this, presumably it was because the water was too deep that they didn't tell the two gentlemen, but the whereabouts of the military pay and weapons were investigated secretly by many parties. , still to no avail."

Lu Zhibei: "..."

Feng Sunan: "..."

The two of them were embarrassed for a moment, but the young man next to Mei Geng, who had always been quiet, said youngly: "Mei Geng is still in the court, and the prince's party will not let him go. It is believed that Mei's dereliction of duty is the only reason why he was defeated. In Xiping Palace, if it is not a guilty conscience, why should you be so anxious."

"What His Highness Fifth Highness said is reasonable." Luo Kuan's eyes filled with surprise again. He had never met this Highness Fifth Highness before, and he just saw him for the first time. He only thought that he was a beautiful and quiet young man, but he didn't expect him to say that With such a sentence, Luo Kuan had no choice but to praise his cleverness.

These words were obviously telling Mei Geng that the prince did it in all likelihood, although it was reasonable and well-founded, it was a guess after all, but it was more like trying to persuade King Xiping to regard the prince as an opponent.

Seeing the meaningful eyes of Luo Kuan and Lu Zhibei, Mei Geng was as motionless as a clock, with a calm expression.

This brat wouldn't do such an obvious thing, dare to mention it at this time, where is it for him to hear, it was clearly for Luo Kuan to see, after thinking about it, Mei Geng has some toothaches - this little boy Chu Ce The bastard is sure he will cooperate!

King Xiping glanced at the little guy beside him with a half-smile, and then said in a long voice: "The fourth prince's biological mother, Concubine Wan, has complicated forces behind her, and his father controls the power of Yushitai. Be safe, and it's normal to leave yourself a way out."

Having said that, his penetratingly cold tone made Luo Kuan's expression change, and Lu Zhibei's expression was also a little subtle.

The more we got along, the more he felt that Mei Geng was strange, like a cunning fox, or a poisonous snake lurking in the dark.

He could tell that Luo Kuan regarded He Feng Su Nan as a junior at all, but he treated Mei Geng so cautiously.

After thinking about it, Mei Geng, who has lost his father, must support the palace by himself, otherwise his fate will not be much better, and he feels that his brother is going through a bit of hardship, so he can't help but sigh, and then glances at the quiet but unsightly A young man who understands.

Reminiscent of the identities of the two, Lu Zhibei really wanted to sigh, "Nie Yuan..."

After a long while of silence, Luo Kuan finally said slowly in the dead silence: "My lord, are you still sure?"

If he wanted to take action against the crown prince, Mei Geng would definitely lose now. He squinted his eyes and suddenly chuckled: "Don't be in a hurry, someone will have to take the blame for this matter. As long as you are convicted, the king will is a winner."

Luo Kuan was dumbfounded for a moment, then smiled and said: "My lord is very calculating, I admire you."

The grief and indignation in the court hall, vowing to find out the corrupt person behind it, in fact, he just wanted to exonerate himself. As Mei Geng said, as long as he finds a person who deducted the military salary, he can find the reason for the defeat in the Northwest War. thereby extracting oneself.

"Overrated."

King Xiping, who had just been praised, said modestly with a smile, and slowly poured some Polygonatum Yuzhu and Black Chicken Soup. After gently testing the temperature, he pushed it in front of Chu Ce under several different gazes, and even his voice was soft. A lot: "If you can drink it, you can drink more. I didn't eat much today."

Chu Ce has been sleepy since the morning, and only pretends to be gentle, harmless and calm in front of people. He can't eat, sleepy and drowsy all day long, so naturally his spirit doesn't get better.

Mei Geng couldn't think of a reason, so he could only force him to eat something differently.

Chu Ce choked for a moment, it's not that he wasn't hungry, it's just that he died too badly in his previous life, he felt bloody smell when he saw a bit of meat, and he would vomit dizzily after taking a bite.

He didn't want to be like this in front of outsiders, he hesitated for a while, then shook his head slightly.

Seeing the intimacy between the two, Luo Kuan was startled. From the moment the two of them entered the door together, the strange atmosphere that seemed to exist made Luo Kuan suspicious, and Mei Geng's wild eyes looked over at this moment. .

Looking at each other, Luo Kuan, a real literati, was shocked by Mei Geng's unrelenting ferocity, and almost dropped his wine glass by mistake.

Luo Kuan's face was a bit ugly, but Mei Geng said first: "Master Luo, someone must clean up this smoky court, otherwise, when the Great Chu is overthrown, I am afraid that you will not be alone."

Mei Geng took the lead, and Luo Kuan's face didn't improve. His eyes flicked back and forth between Chu Ce and Mei Geng. It is undeniable that these two young people gave him a strange feeling that he couldn't see through, but if there was a relationship between them. Not to mention that they are all men, even this identity is enough to shock the world. If Mei Gengruo helped Chu Ce only because of this, how could it be useful for the love of children?

"King Xiping." Luo Kuan took a deep breath, and the paleness on his face gradually receded, replaced by sharpness, "A single tree cannot make a forest, but a good bird chooses a tree to live in. It is really unwise for the prince to do so."

Feng Sunan and Lu Zhibei were responsible for picking up Yu Lan this time. Seeing the situation was so stiff, Feng Sunan whispered into Lu Zhibei's ear and asked, "What are they doing? Isn't it just a celebration banquet? It looks like Chaonanfang is going to be demolished."

"...Stop talking nonsense." Lu Zhibei stretched out his hand and pushed the opponent's forehead to distance himself. Only this idiot would think that today is just a simple celebration feast.

He could see that Mei Geng wanted to win over Luo Kuan, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

But obviously, Mei Geng's protection and intimacy with Chu Ce beyond the limit made Luo Kuan aware of something, he hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "Lord Luo, Mei Geng is not a person who does not understand the overall situation."

But Luo Kuan turned a deaf ear to it, and still persisted in fighting with Mei Geng's eyes.

After a long while, Mei Geng said slowly and loudly: "I want to be under one person and above ten thousand people, the great Chu will prosper, and all directions will come to court."

Ambitious.

Luo Kuan gave him a four-character evaluation in his heart, and immediately looked away to Chu Ce.

Under one person, so only willing to be under him?

The young man who has always been silent also raised his eyes, his eyes were as desolate and deep as a dry well. When Luo Kuan was in a daze, Chu Ce suddenly smiled and said softly: "Lord Luo, Xi Xia has been getting better and better these years, and His Royal Highness and His Royal Highness have been born together. His Highness Luo Wang only cares about internal struggles, you are a smart person and know how to choose."

If he hadn't experienced it himself, Luo Kuan would never have believed that one day he would be threatened by a 14-year-old boy.

But in fact, Da Chu has already embarked on the road of extinction, and has no choice.

After a long while, Luo Kuan filled a glass of wine for himself, and raised it to Mei Geng as a signal, and Mei Geng also raised the wine glass, and the porcelain collided with a crisp sound, which meant that the deal was concluded.

As expected by Mei Geng, Luo Kuan is a good official. In the dark court hall smudged by thick ink, he is flattering in every way, but sticks to his heart, even if he tries his best to uphold the sad and greatness of being an official of the Ministry of Punishment. He has a strong sense of justice, but it is inevitable that he cannot help himself in the Ministry of Criminal Justice. Luo Kuan will cooperate with him, and I think he is tired of that powerlessness.

But after getting on the carriage back home, Mei Geng found that Chu Ce, the little brat, had a strange look on his face. When he was holding him in his arms, he clearly wanted to say something, but he hesitated to speak.

Mei Geng pinched the pinnae of His Highness's ear, saw that porcelain-white delicate ear blushed thoroughly, and lightly laughed and teased:

"Just ask whatever you want."