[Red Mansion] Let's listen to a general's order

"The son has seen the father." The emperor walked into the Ningshou Palace under the guidance of Dai Quan, and saluted anxiously.

The Supreme Emperor didn't respond, and sat in front of him, with his eyes half downcast, his eyes were deep, and his expression was unpredictable.

The Supreme Emperor did not call Pingshen, the emperor could only maintain the posture of saluting, and did not dare to get up without authorization.

As time passed by every minute and every second, the Supreme Emperor remained silent, and the emperor still maintained the gesture of bowing his hands.

Stared at by the Supreme Emperor's eyes full of deep meaning and faint coercion, the emperor's mind flashed through the things he had done during these days, recalling what he had done to offend his father.

Is it!

Did the emperor already know that he sent people to tamper with Li Lian's medicinal materials! ?

The more the emperor thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more respectful his expression became.

I don't know whether it was tired or frightened, a drop of cold sweat slowly ran across the emperor's forehead and fell to the ground.

But at this time, the emperor obviously didn't dare to wipe his sweat, and he didn't have time to think about his gaffe. He was more and more unable to stand under the gaze of the overlord.

After a long time, the ice in the emperor's eyes melted a little, and a thin smile appeared: "Your Majesty, please sit down! I haven't chatted with the Emperor for a long time. I wonder if the Emperor has time to chat with me?" Although it was a question , but the tone is beyond doubt.

Hearing these words, the emperor acted as if he had received amnesty, and hurriedly said: "My son was busy with affairs a while ago, and he didn't pay his respects to his father. This is his son's unfilial piety. Please forgive him."

"Your Majesty has worked hard to govern the country and worked diligently for the people. What is the crime?" The Supreme Emperor waved his hand again, motioning him to sit down again.

The emperor's pressure eased slightly, and he sat aside carefully.

However, after the polite words were finished, the Supreme Emperor went straight to the point, "I heard that the Emperor was afraid that the champion Hou's achievements would overwhelm the Lord, so he sent someone to poison the champion Hou. I wonder if there is such a thing?"

Hearing this, the emperor's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly said: "Father! My son has never done this! The champion is the minister of his son, and he has won the three armies. How could his son poison him!?"

"Oh? I also don't think the emperor would do that. It's just...there are rumors going on in the city and wells of the capital, and there are many rumors. There are reasons and evidence." The Supreme Emperor said flatly.

The emperor's heart suddenly fluttered, he was invited to Ningshou Palace by Dai Quan as soon as he came to court, but he didn't know that there were such rumors spreading in the public.I think the ministers who came this morning were all aware of the rumors, so they behaved so strangely.

Was it his men who leaked the news?Or did the father know that he was going to attack Li Lian, so he spread the news first to make him feel scruples?

No matter what he thinks in his heart, the emperor endured it for so many years before he took the throne, and he has been the emperor for so many years after he took the throne. I don't know that there are such rumors and nonsense in Beijing. Someone must take advantage of the opportunity to shake the hearts of the people in Beijing and drive away the relationship between the son and the champion. Although the rumors are limited to the wise, the common people are ignorant and only know what others say. When the three become tigers, it is hard to guarantee that no common people will really think that their son poisoned the champion. His reputation is still a trivial matter. I am afraid that people in the capital will be unstable, and some people will take advantage of the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and cause chaos in the capital. The people behind the scenes have sinister intentions. With ulterior motives! My son will order the Governor of Shuntian Mansion to..."

"Okay, old seven."

"Where there is no wind, there are no waves. Flies don't bite seamless eggs. I only ask you one thing."

"You, do you have a gap with Jingya?"

The Supreme Emperor pointed directly at the source of everything.

As long as the emperor didn't have any quarrel with Li Lian and still trusted him, then the schemes of divorce and poisonous killing would naturally be untenable.

"...The champion has made great contributions to the country. He has always been loyal and upright. He is as bright as the sun and the moon. He is the minister of his son. How can his son feel against him!" The emperor was slightly startled, as if he hadn't expected it. Until the Supreme Emperor asked so directly, but quickly returned to the divine way.

"Nonsense! You have already created a rift with Jing Ya. When I ordered Feng Yannian to be the supervisor of the army, you tried your best to stop it; before Jing Ya led the army to set off, you had something to say...Why do I care about the size of the border? All affairs are entrusted to Aiqing, and Wangqing will live up to me...huh!" "The Taishanghuang didn't show him any face.

As early as the day when the army took the oath, he had already discovered that the emperor had suspicions against Lian'er, but because of the occasion at that time and since then he had been worried about Lian'er's safety, so he didn't talk to this stupid son.

"..." The emperor has nothing to say, since the emperor already knew, if he continues to argue, he will only humiliate himself, lose his status, and make the emperor look down on him even more.

The Supreme Emperor stroked the case, and said in a gentle tone: "Today, let's treat it as an ordinary chat between our two fathers and sons. You can say whatever you want. Tell me, what did Jingya do wrong, it actually hindered your eyes."

"..." The emperor's eyes looked at the emperor calmly. He didn't believe his father's words. If he didn't speak well, he would be scolded and spittle sprayed all over his face. he.

"I told you to tell me!" What kind of eyes is this wicked man! ?The Supreme Emperor couldn't help but slapped the table.

He counted Li Lian's various benefits in detail, "Jing Ya established the Tiance Mansion, pacified the Quartet, attacked the Hu people in the north, and defeated the Huns, Turks, and Xianbei tribes; went out of the mountains in the west, made hundreds of thousands of barbarians in the west surrender, and went down the mountain. Settle down and farm; go south to Shandong and Zhejiang and other places, wipe out hundreds of thousands of Japanese pirates, the coastal defense is clear and bright, and the people living and working in peace and contentment.”

After talking about meritorious deeds, the Supreme Emperor began to talk about his character, "He is cautious and prudent. , don’t allow them to be presumptuous outside.”

"Where do you want to find such a subject!?" The more he said, the angrier the Supreme Emperor became.

The emperor is not satisfied with such a minister who is upright and honest, dedicated to the public, what else does he want! ?

After all, the emperor couldn't help but said: "Yes! The champion is very good. He conquered the east and the west, conquered the south and the north, and won every battle. His character and temperament are all good. He can be called a model of a minister. He is even more important to you, father. Be loyal."

"Finally you have spoken the truth." Taishanghuang looked at the emperor disappointedly.

"Are you afraid that Jing Ya will have a different heart for you? He was taught by me alone, and he will never commit any wrongdoing..."

Before the Taishanghuang finished speaking, the emperor interrupted him for the first time, "Yes! The champion was taught by you, my father, and my son never doubted his loyalty to your father. But what about his son? He treats his son How much loyalty can I have to you?"

Li Lian is really a perfect courtier.

Big and small, they have gone through hundreds of battles, they are invincible, they don't take bribes, they don't take bribes, they don't get arrogant, they don't run amok, they don't drink and make mistakes, they don't bully men and women, and they are extremely loved by the people.

As the emperor, how can he treat such a courtier besides granting promises and rewards?

Every night in the dead of night, when people can't sleep alone, the emperor would think: If Li Lian is not that good, if he loses a little battle, corrupts a little bit, or loves to boast about his achievements and domineering others, how bad would it be? good?He will absolutely ignore it, and even cover up and pardon him for all his crimes.

The emperor didn't want to do anything to Li Lian, he also wanted to compose a good story in history that the monarch and his ministers get along well.

There is one emperor through the ages, emperors are sages and ministers are virtuous, monarchs and ministers get each other, Duke Huan of Qi and Guan Zhong, Duke Xiao of Qin and Shang Yang.

It's a pity that it is much easier for the monarch and his subjects to trust each other than to get along with each other.

The most basic and important trust between monarchs and ministers is often something that many wise monarchs and virtuous ministers cannot achieve.

"Guinu." The Supreme Emperor sighed and called out the Emperor's nickname.

"I've suppressed you for so many years, why don't you understand?"

"You child is no braver and more courageous than the eldest child, the second child is smart and capable, the fourth child is practical, the fifth child is learned and talented, the sixth child is confident, the eighth child is flexible and tactful, the ninth child values ​​love and righteousness, and the tenth child is indomitable. The reason why I chose you You are the crown prince, not because you are the only one who is suitable for this position." From the looks of the Emperor's lifespan, he still has a lot of time to train the little princes under his knees.

"I chose you because you are loyal, benevolent and forgiving, and have a good character, and you are suitable to inherit the great rule."

This stunned the emperor who had always thought that he relied on other brothers to die and lose, so that he succeeded in ascending the throne with filial piety.

"Since you came to the throne, you have always done a good job. You know people well, listen to advice like others, work hard to govern, do everything yourself, be respectful, thrifty and love the people. Even I can't do better than you. However..." Back to the point .

"You're not confident enough, bold enough, decisive enough."

"Because Jing Ya is one of my people, he followed my orders to follow you when he was hiding in the mansion, and you always thought that his loyal object was me. You never thought about how to win over and be kind, Even to suppress him. Because you think you can give him, I have already given him, you are afraid that you can't control him, you don't have confidence in your own charm and means."

"Father..." the emperor murmured.

Seeing that the emperor seemed to have realized something, the Supreme Emperor slowed down his tone, and said with a lot of emotion: "I have been suppressing you all these years, just want you to take the initiative to fight and grab, and I will naturally delegate power to you. The child is so foolish and filial that it doesn't matter if you don't fight or grab in the court. Whenever there is a big event, you will bring a memorial to Ningshou Palace, and you will send back the approval after I nod your approval. But Jingya, you don't get rewards for festivals and victories In addition, there is no act of buying people's hearts at all! Even privately, the monarch and his ministers are not right! Just pretend that you don't like Jing Ya, but you have never caused him any trouble. You child is really... I don't know what to do agreed."

After being mentioned by the Supreme Emperor, the Emperor also came to his senses and lowered his head slightly ashamed.

He wanted Li Lian to return to his heart, but he didn't take the initiative to attack, but blindly believed that he had no chance of success; he wanted to suppress Li Lian, but he never troubled him in any way.In this way, the emperor was right to criticize himself, he was indeed not confident enough, bold enough, and decisive enough.

The Taishang Emperor's eyes became deep, he stroked the imperial case, and said seriously: "After the army returns from victory this time, all rewards and punishments will be decided by you alone, and I will never intervene." He decided to delegate power from now on.

The emperor's eyes were fixed, and he looked at the Taishanghuang with a little surprise, wondering if the meaning of what the Taishanghuang said was what he thought.

The Supreme Emperor nodded, and said affirmatively: "That's right, whether you want to promote the champion to a higher level, or get rid of the official title, and kill the whole family, I don't care about it." This means that I will take Li Lian's power of life and death is entrusted to you, and you can decide as you like.

As long as the emperor is capable, you can block the mouths of many people, even if you cut Li Lian into pieces, he doesn't care.

In fact, it is not difficult to deal with Li Lian, as long as he ordered Yushi to write a few memorials, lightly said that he indulged the soldiers to harm the people, burned, killed and looted at the border, and seriously said that he colluded with the barbarians, supported the bandits, and supported the soldiers to plot evil.If necessary, several letters can be forged to prove that he has treasonous intentions.

What surprised the emperor most was that the Supreme Emperor had always loved Li Lian the most. He even thought that Li Lian was his father's illegitimate son. His father treated him much better than his serious sons. How could his father be willing to let him go? Li Lian is going to die.

Could it be that you are talking ironically, or you want to test yourself!The emperor thought suspiciously.

The Supreme Emperor naturally saw through his thoughts at a glance, and gave him an angry look.

"I speak the truth, and I will never contradict it."

To say that the Supreme Emperor is cold-blooded, even the Supreme Emperor himself admits it, how could he calmly and mercilessly drag almost all of his sons into that palace change without being cold-blooded?It's not that the emperor wants to be cold-blooded, but the necessary cold-bloodedness is one of the necessary characteristics of every emperor.

The overlord treats Li Lian well, maybe the motive is not pure, because Wang Yi said that Li Lian is a broken army star who can only be controlled by affection and righteousness, but after so many years, even raising a dog can also develop feelings, let alone is a person.

However, if sacrificing a Li Lian could bring back a confident and wise monarch, the Supreme Emperor would do it no matter how heartbroken and reluctant he was.

What's more, the Supreme Emperor was [-]% sure that his generous and benevolent son would not really do anything to Li Lian.

"Also, you should pay close attention to Lao Ba and Lao Shi. It's useless to be tolerant to them." The Supreme Emperor can think that the rumors are definitely related to the two brothers Li Tianjin and Li Tianying.

"...Yes." The emperor looked a little hesitant, and he could guess that there must be two of his own brothers who were not close to his younger brothers in this rumor, but in the end it was his mother's fault, and he couldn't blame the eighth and tenth brothers entirely.

"Hmph! Just indulge them!" Taishanghuang snorted coldly, but actually he was very satisfied in his heart.

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At the same time, Shi Shi also snorted coldly, and said, "It's just some absurd rumors in the market, and you all believe it!?"

She fixed her eyes on Jia Zheng, and said preemptively, "Second brother! Do you just despise your brother!? You want him to die!?"

This sentence was so serious that Jia Zheng fell to his knees in fright, and explained in a low voice: "Old lady, why would my son think like this? If the third brother is safe and sound, my son will be happy for him. However, the son asked This news has spread to all the princes in the court, I'm afraid...I'm afraid that the third brother has really died for the country."

"Nonsense! Your third brother's martial arts are world-class, he uses soldiers like a god, and he is victorious in every battle. How could he fall into this mere battle! You clearly created something out of nothing, and you covet your third brother's title!" Shi Shi reprimanded sharply.

Seeing her husband kneeling on the ground, Mrs. Wang couldn't help saying: "Old lady, the master didn't mean that, he just..."

"Shut up! When is it your turn to speak here!" Shi Shi said unceremoniously, "Okay! I knew that the second child was a square man, and he would never be obsessed with such despicable and dirty thoughts. Tell me! Yes You, an ignorant woman, didn't instigate him!?" There was something in the words, which seemed to be pointing at Sang Huai.

"Old lady, my daughter-in-law wouldn't dare even if she is so brave!" Mrs. Wang hurriedly knelt beside Jia Zheng, begging for perfection.

Fortunately, the other people in the hall have already been sent out, otherwise I would lose all my face in the house.Wang couldn't help but think happily.

Seeing that his sister and brother-in-law were killed in battle within two or three sentences, and it was useless, Wang Ziteng had no choice but to roll up his sleeves and go into battle himself.

He said with a heavy face: "Old lady, my nephew is deeply sorry for the death of the third master. I wish the old lady condolences."

Wang Ziteng is not only the elder brother of his daughter-in-law Wang's natal family, the governor of the capital, but also the old in-law of the Jia family---the head of the Wang family, which is not comparable to Jia Zheng and the Wang couple.

Seeing the prince speak out, a trace of fear flashed in Shi's eyes.

No matter what she was thinking in her heart, she had to sell the prince to save face. Her face softened, and she motioned for Jia Zheng and Wang to sit back, and said calmly: "The old man's third son, Ji Ren, has his own appearance. Nephew of the Wang family, you Don’t follow others’ advice.”

"Old lady, this matter is absolutely true. As soon as my nephew heard about it in the morning, she immediately came to inform the family." Wang Ziteng said respectfully.

In terms of age and seniority, the Shi family is the old matriarch of the Jia family; in terms of status, the Shi family was conferred with her husband and is a first-class imperial wife. A junior like Wang Ziteng should be polite.

"You need to see people in life, and you need to see corpses in death. If you don't see the body of my third son for a day, I won't believe it. What's more, even if my third son passed away unfortunately, he still has a son under his knees who can inherit the title, so why bother?" Adopt from the second wife!" Shi Shi knew that his second child and his second wife would never have the guts to seek the title of the third child, and the current farce must have something to do with the prince, so he quickly cheered up and talked with the prince. deal with.

"Oh! My nephew has some contacts in the north. It is said that after the unfortunate death of the third master, the second master Lian in the mansion was emotional and could not accept it. On the way to pursue the Huns coalition army, he was eager for revenge. He rushed out of the formation and was killed by the enemy. Random arrows shot to death." Wang Ziteng pretended to be sad.

"What!?" Although he didn't know whether it was true or not, Shi Shi only felt his eyes go dark, the world was spinning for a while, and his head was buzzing.

"Old lady!!!" Wang Ziteng, Jia Zheng, and Wang exclaimed.