Your Majesty, it's polite

The courtiers thought that with their strength, the barbarian country would be beaten to the ground, but within a month, news came from the border that they had suffered heavy losses.

The entire capital was in an uproar, and many ministers decided to change the leader and kill the barbarian army outside the border.

The emperor nodded in agreement, and picked another general to go to the border.

All the generals signed the certificate of life and death, and marched to the border with high spirits.

In Duke Cheng's mansion, the old Duke looked at the generals who were sent to the border, and a satisfied smile finally appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Great, all the people who went there were our people."

In order to install these people into the military department, he spent a lot of scheming back then.

On the surface, in secret, he really tried his best to become the Duke's mansion.

Cheng Guogong said with a smile: "When you took this step back then, my son thought you were a bit of a soldier. Thinking about it now, my father is still wise."

If he had a father who was far-sighted, he would not have to look at His Majesty's face to live under the court.

Outsiders heard that he was Cheng Guogong, but they didn't know how heavy the burden was on his shoulders.

His Majesty has always been afraid of the power of Cheng Guogong's government, and gradually regarded them as a thorn in his side.

This is an ominous sign for Cheng Guo Gongfu.

When an emperor wants to get rid of a powerful official, as long as the matter is right on the ground, he will definitely kill the whole clan without mercy, in order to maintain the center of the emperor's power.

The old man glanced at his son and asked, "Are Prince Jiu and Tang Yunshu in the palace?"

Cheng Guogong shook his head and smiled: "I just went to the court, and I went to the lake when I heard about it."

"Swimming in the lake?" The old man raised his eyebrows, his tone full of doubts: "Is there a mistake?"

With the nature of the two of them, how could they have the time to swim in the lake and have fun in front of the enemy.

There must be some conspiracy here.

For the first time, the old man did not see through the meaning behind their move.

Cheng Guogong said: "That's true. My son still left someone to monitor their every move by the lake. Except for Mingyue and some other guards on board, there were no boats."

The old man was silent, the slippery ball in his hand was turning silently, his eyes were thoughtful.

Cheng Guogong thought of something, and hurriedly said: "Father, do they have any new plans, or do they know what we are going to do next?"

"Impossible." Shaking his head, the old man raised his eyes confidently and said, "My deployment has been hidden in the dark for so many years. Even if they are aware of it, it is absolutely impossible for them to be so calm. Are they still in the lake at this time?" Are you in the middle? Has someone been sent to monitor?"

Hearing the news of the two swimming in the lake, I was always inexplicably uneasy.

Cheng Guogong nodded and said with a smile: "Father, don't worry, my son has sent five people to monitor at the five intersections. At this time, there are many tourists in the Nuanchunyanhua lakeside garden, and they will not be noticed."

"That's good."

Although his son's ability is slightly inferior to his own, his political acumen is very sharp.

The old Duke once again regretted neglecting his son when he was young, otherwise he would be even better.

The sun was just right by the lake, and the water surface was slightly choppy, causing countless ripples on the boat.

Tang Yunshu was completely unaffected by the tense atmosphere of the court, and went to the lake with Xiao Yiting to enjoy the scenery.

Looking at the mountains in the distance bathed in the sun, the mountain streams shrouded in clouds and mists, and the wild flowers at the foot of the mountains are splendid, like a painting, which is pleasing to the eye.

"Ting, you said the old man, what are you doing now?"

Xiao Yiting leaned on the rocking chair, his eyes were slightly cold: "I am thinking about the next step?"

After sweeping the lake, Tang Yunshu smiled and said, "Hurry up, it's useless to be in a hurry."

No matter how fierce the tiger is, there will always be a moment of dozing off, and the old man will be able to withstand the coming storm.

If you don't see Cheng Guogong's mansion fall, don't fall.

Xiao Yiting picked up a longan, peeled off the skin and core, and handed it to his mouth: "Then just wait for the net to be collected."

"Don't mention the disappointing things." Pulling him up, Tang Yunshu came to the bow, took the fishing rod that Mingyue handed over, and said with a smile: "Come out today, just have fun."

Xiao Yiting saw his brows dyed and smiled, nodded dotingly, and took the fishing rod from Mahayana.

Within three days, another urgent report came from the border. The three guards disappeared, the border city was breached, and the enemy rushed in.

When a powerful country is defeated by an enemy country whose strength is obviously weaker than its own, it is simply shocking to the eyes of the world.

The courtiers were shocked, His Majesty was furious, and ordered the reinforcements to rush to the border day and night, and even ordered that if the city was lost again,

Within a month, there were still heavy casualties on the border. The newly appointed general died suddenly, and the army commander of the barbarian country went straight into the hinterland of the Central Plains.

In the silent night, the heavy rain poured down, and the Duke Cheng's mansion bathed in the squally rain was filled with silence.

"Open the door! Open the door!"

"Who?! In the middle of the night."

As soon as the guard opened the door, he was immediately pushed to the side. The cold sword was directly pressed against his neck, scaring him so much that he lost sleepiness.

Looking at the soldiers in the Duke's Mansion, he was dumbfounded and his body trembled slightly.

The guard looked at Duke Cheng's mansion bathed in the summer rain, and raised his hand: "Surround them all, and not a single fly is allowed to fly out."

"Yes."

Soldiers poured into the inner courtyard with their swords in their hands, and the silver sword body shone mercilessly under the washing of the rain.

The guard grabbed the guard's collar and said coldly: "Let everyone come out to receive the order immediately."

"Yes Yes.."

The guard looked at the badge on his waist, and dared not say anything.

The quiet Duke Cheng's mansion boiled up in the night rain, so the soldiers rushed into the backyard regardless of the difference between men and women, woke up all the masters and maids inside, and escorted them to the front yard.

Cheng Guogong was awakened with a start, looking at the soldiers who broke through the door, his heart trembled.

Pointing at them, he cursed: "Which battalion are you from? Are you crazy? This is the Duke's Mansion."

A soldier came to him and bowed respectfully: "Master Cheng, Your Majesty has an order, please come to the front yard to listen to the order."

After all, regardless of his struggle, he dragged him to the front yard.

The thunder rumbled, and the piercing sound of thunder drowned out the screams of everyone in Duke Cheng's mansion, leaving only a cold chill.

The old Duke came down to the front yard with the help of his servants, looked at the general who was sitting in the main seat, and said with a grim expression, "General Peng, what do you mean?"

General Peng didn't talk nonsense, he took out the imperial edict from his sleeve pocket, and said in a loud voice, "Everyone in Chengguo accepts the edict."

"Long live Long live Long live."

Everyone knelt down, but their faces were as pale as ghosts, and their bodies were trembling.

General Peng displayed the imperial decree, every word was like a knife on the neck, making people desperate.

"Following the fate of the heavens, Cheng Guo's government is collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. The evidence is solid. The whole family will be imprisoned and wait for the next autumn trial."

As soon as the words fell, everyone was stunned. No matter how stupid they were, they knew what the fate of treason would be.

The old Duke pushed away the butler who wanted to help him, his eyes were as dark as a wolf's, and his tone was cold: "I am loyal to the Duke of Cheng, and the world can learn from it. Your Majesty must have been deceived by you villains."

General Peng leaned over and smiled in his ear: "My lord, but your granddaughter Wei Tian testified in person, and the Taoist priest Zi Lai sent His Majesty a letter between you and the Prince Daman."

"what?"

The old man's calm face instantly cracked, and the uneasiness surged in his heart like a tide, and he couldn't believe it.

General Peng didn't care about them, and raised his hand: "Take them all away."

After the words fell, the soldiers behind rushed in frantically, controlling everyone.

Cheng Guogong's mansion was sealed in the storm, and everyone including servants were arrested and imprisoned.

This big move attracted the attention of many people. Looking at all the people in Chengguo's mansion who were taken away, the common people closed the doors and windows tightly, for fear of getting themselves involved.

The news that Cheng Guogong's mansion was arrested and imprisoned shocked the people of Kyoto, and Prince Nine even used thunderous means to knock down several ministers from the court.

The common people didn't know, but the courtiers trembled, because Prince Jiu's masturbation was all officials from Cheng Guogong's faction.

His Majesty even directly ordered the beheading of an important minister. Everyone knew that the situation of Duke Cheng's government was over.

In the prison cell, the old man looked at Taoist Priest Zilai in front of him, his eyes were full of chills: "Thousands of calculations, but I was wrong."

Priest Zilai sneered: "We have been good friends for many years. After you made the poor scapegoat, our fate has been cut off. All of this is your own fault. I have handed over all the evidence to Prince Jiu, Let's not owe each other."

As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers behind him stepped forward and escorted Taoist priest Zilai away.

The old man clenched his fists tightly, his eyes were wet, and he muttered to himself: "God's will, all this is God's will."

Think of him playing tricks all his life, but in the end, he was defeated by his own people.

Just when he was feeling sad, a clear and sarcastic voice sounded in his ears: "Great-grandfather."

The old man raised his head and looked at his great-granddaughter who was smiling triumphantly outside the cell, as if thinking of something, his expression was calm.

"Is there also your handwriting in it?"

Wei Tian looked at her with vicious eyes, but a sweet smile: "Great-grandfather, this is natural. Otherwise, how can I be worthy of your extra care when I was caught?"

Thinking of those frightening days, Wei Tian felt more hatred in his heart.

After she was in trouble, it wasn't Tang Yunshu who wanted to kill her the most, but the relatives she always thought loved her the most.

How ridiculous, how ironic.

"I made a mistake."

Closing his eyes, the old Duke's heart was full of sadness.

At the beginning, she was the daughter of her granddaughter who loved her the most. After she came back, she was properly settled, but she didn't want to end up in her hands.

Wei Tian smiled instead of anger when she heard his words, her eyes were sinister: "I never believed that you would kill me until that night. Let me ask you, did you force your mother to death?"

The old Duke lowered his eyes and said slowly for a long time: "This is her own choice."

Wei Tian burst into tears, biting her lip, her eyes filled with hatred.

Closing her eyes and letting the tears fall, she turned around and walked out of the prison without saying anything.

Outside the cell, Mahayana was waiting with a bag, when she came out and handed it over: "My master kept his word, you helped bring down the old thief, this is for you. There are money and household notes in it, My master said, seeing you, it's not so easy to talk to."

"Don't worry, I don't know if I will return to Kyoto in this life."

Holding the burden tightly, Wei Tian left without looking back.

Tang Yunshu sat in the carriage not far away, looking at Wei Tian who was drifting away, his eyes were calm.

Xiao Yiting held his hand and said with a smile, "Yun Shu is still smart."

Secretly pinching Zilai in their hands, using feigned death to make the old Duke relax his vigilance, this trick really worked.

Tang Yunshu kissed his chin, and said with a smile: "After the matter is over, you want to accompany me to the south of the Yangtze River."

"It just so happens." Xiao Yiting held his hand, and said in a loving tone, "This king thinks the same way."

Nesting into his arms, Tang Yunshu smiled softly: "Yan Lang, thank you for loving me so much."

Kissing the top of his head, Xiao Yiting's tone was gentle: "In this life, I will only love my Yun Shu."

To be able to love one person, this life is enough.

Half a month later, when the Great Barbarian Kingdom invaded the central city of the Great Dynasty, they were beaten to pieces.They felt bad, and when they wanted to retreat, they realized that they had been cut off from the rear, and the rumored missing generals suddenly appeared in front of them.

Only then did they know that the failure and the death of the general were all due to the conspiracy of the emperor of the Great Dynasty, in order to catch them all.

None of the 10 members of the army survived, and the Great Barbarian Kingdom had no choice but to surrender and pay tribute every year.

Three months later, under the testimony of Zilai and others, Cheng Guogong's government was convicted of collaborating with the enemy and traitorous country, and all his families were executed, and all his servants were exiled in Lingnan.

Since then, the powerful Chengguo Mansion has disappeared in the history books of the Great Dynasty.

In the second year, Prince Nine Xiao Yiting began to slowly return the power in his hand to the emperor bit by bit.

Twenty years later, when the crown prince succeeded to the throne, Prince Jiu returned all the power in his hands to the emperor and became an idle prince. Uncle Qingyang became a well-known teacher in all of Kyoto. He opened a school in Kyoto and dedicated his life to teaching and educating people.