Ten miles outside Pengcheng City, the imperial camp was lined up.
This is a military camp for the local garrison. It has been cleared out a long time ago. As the emperor's residence, King Kuaiji stayed in the county governor's mansion in the city. This time Sima Yao came with a simple vehicle, but Liu Laozhi's Beifu army was recruited as a military camp.
The guards, three thousand in armor, were patrolling back and forth around this not-too-large military camp. The nearby groves had been cut down, and within five miles, there was a flat plain, and no one could escape.
In the largest and most luxurious tent in the imperial camp, Sima Yao sat on the bed, dressed in casual clothes, while Wang Gong, who was wrapped in a black cloak, and Liu Laozhi, who was wearing a helmet,
Zhi Miaoyin stood respectfully aside, wearing a gray monk's robe and hat, and sat quietly on a futon beside the tent, with her eyes closed tightly. If the old monk fell into concentration, it seemed as if the whole world had nothing to do with her.
Sima Yao looked at Wang Gong and smiled slightly: "My dear, do you know why I came to Pengcheng this time?"
Wang Gong said seriously: "Your Majesty will personally preside over Liu Yu's trial. If you are present at the scene, the verdict will be God's will. No matter what the result is, no one will have anything to say."
Sima Yao nodded: "This is one of the reasons, but the other reason is that coming here can meet Aiqing more conveniently. Now it is not easy for me to see Aiqing. A few days ago
Minister Yin has also gone to Jingzhou to take up his post, and now there is no one around me to talk to."
Having said this, he glanced at Zhi Miaoyin and said, "Fortunately, I have Master Tai who can be by my side and help me relieve my worries. If it weren't for the clever plan that Master Tai came up with this time, I really don't know how to deal with Liu Yu!"
Wang Gong said quickly: "I am all incompetent and unable to relieve your majesty's worries. Please forgive me."
Sima Yao smiled and waved his hand: "Wang Aiqing doesn't have to be like this. Now you and Yin Aiqing have left Dazhou, holding heavy troops, and can do great things for me at any time. I passed by the Beifu Military Camp in Guangling this time, and I inspected it incognito.
, I saw General Liu’s subordinates here again, and they are carrying elite soldiers. With an army like yours, I am very relieved. General Liu, I will definitely record your merits for you.”
Liu Laozhi said solemnly: "Thank you for your majesty's love. Lao Zhiding will live up to your majesty's trust. But Lao Zhi has a word that must be made clear to your majesty."
Sima Yao softly said "Oh": "General Liu has something to say, but it doesn't matter."
Liu Laozhi said seriously: "Your Majesty, although Liu Yu came from the Beifu Army, he has always been arrogant and disobeyed his superiors' orders. In the past, when Xie Xianggong was here, he protected him more, and we generals were unable to enforce military laws against him.
, so he was allowed to go further and further, and in the end he secretly communicated with the princess of the enemy country and became a couple. This incident brought shame to everyone in the Beifu Army, and as the superior who led him all the way, I am also very sad."
"The biggest task of the Beifu Army now is not the Northern Expedition in a short period of time, but to clean up the court for His Majesty and eliminate evildoers. Therefore, loyalty and obedience are the first priority. I know Liu Yu's talents as a general, and even more so.
The relationship between Master Tai and Liu Yu, but now the state affairs are the most important, and any personal feelings must be put aside. If Liu Yu passes the three fights this time, his reputation will be at its peak. If he returns at this time
When I arrive at Beifu, I will definitely follow my words and follow them like a cloud. At that time, I am afraid that it will be me who orders the Beifu army to march to Jinyang. (During the Spring and Autumn Period, the Six Ministers of Jin State sent out private soldiers to eliminate political enemies for the king, which became synonymous with mutiny in later generations.
), you may not be able to get your subordinates to obey orders."
Sima Yao's expression changed: "Why, Liu Yu has such an ability to make the Beifu Army listen to him instead of the general? How is this possible? I remember that the Beifu Army can go through fire and water with just one order, without even a frown.
The iron army with brows."
Liu Laozhi sighed: "Your Majesty has a noble status. I don't know what the soldiers in the army think. What they want is respect, loyalty, and cold military law. If they are in front of a person they can die for, it is
It doesn't work. Liu Yu has been able to disobey orders on the battlefield many times and take the lead, allowing the entire army to follow him. This happened not only once or twice. Even the last time he raided Yecheng, he temporarily asked my son Liu Jingxuan to do so.
He led the vanguard troops to rescue Luoyang, gave up the original battle plan, and followed him to fight in Hebei."
Having said this, Liu Laozhi paused and looked at Wang Gong. Wang Gong cleared his throat: "Also, last time Liu Yu went to Luoyang, he took away more than a thousand veterans of the Beifu Army. These are all captains of the team.
The above-mentioned key officers have greatly affected our newly-established Beifu Army and almost paralyzed it. I don’t know now whether he did this to make a contribution to Luoyang or whether he deliberately wanted to make things difficult for us and prevent us from being loyal to the emperor and eliminating traitors.
Now, the same thing happened again. Hundreds of veterans who left with him last time asked for leave from the army almost at the same time and left without waiting for approval. I am really worried about what they will do.
Impulsive things come out!”
Sima Yao's expression changed: "What impulsive thing? Wang Aiqing, please make it clear."
Wang Gong gritted his teeth and said: "I am worried that they may be instigated by others to kidnap Liu Yu, or they may find an opportunity to rebel against His Majesty and force the palace. I ask Your Majesty to let Liu Yu go."
Sima Yao was furious and stood up: "Isn't this a rebellion? Wang Gong, as the governor of the five states and the general of the Beifu Army, how do you lead the troops? You can't control your men, is it possible?
Do you want me to help you catch them one by one?"
Wang Gong and Liu Laozhi quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "I am incompetent and guilty. Please punish me."
Zhi Miaoyin, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said slowly: "President Wang, thank you very much for reporting such important information to His Majesty. Your Majesty is a little tired today. Please step back first and put additional guards on duty to ensure that His Majesty's safety in Pengcheng is absolutely guaranteed."
General Liu is responsible for security, especially the theater stage and internal security, so Diao Kui should be kept as far away as possible."
Wang Gong and Liu Laozhi looked at each other, and Sima Yao calmed down a little: "Just do what the Master said. As for the Beifu Army's entry into Beijing, you hurry up and make arrangements. When this matter is over, we will find
Let’s talk about it later.”
Liu Laozhi gritted his teeth: "Your Majesty, please put state affairs first. Even if you like Liu Yu, you must not let him participate in this major event of going to Beijing, otherwise, the matter will fail!"
Sima Yao waved his hand impatiently: "I understand, please step back."
After Wang Gong and Liu Laozhi reluctantly left the tent, Sima Yao sat back on the bed and looked at Zhi Miaoyin coldly: "Miaoyin, this is what you said you will definitely serve me.
Liu Yu who relieves worries? I am becoming more and more suspicious now. Are you asking me to let him go this time? Is it for me or for you?"
This chapter has been completed!