Following several coughs from Zhou Zhu, the court became quiet again. Everyone knew what was going to be discussed next. After the credit was finished, it was time to settle the accounts of the defeat.

Zhou Zhu looked at Nangong Ba, who looked a little unnatural, and asked: "I heard that Nangong Yu was not captured and came back with the army this time. My dear friends, how do you think we should handle the incident of escaping from the battle?"

"Behead according to law!"

An angry shout came from the palace, and everyone's hearts trembled. It turned out to be Xue Chengyi, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. He was also Xue Leihan's father. This man had an upright face, about forty or fifty years old, and he had always been impartial since he took charge of the Ministry of Punishment.

In law enforcement, although they still advance and retreat with the Chu Party in terms of political views, they are always merciless when it comes to violations of the law and are known as the Iron-faced Judge.

Zhao Zhonghai, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was furious when he learned that Nangong Yu left his younger brother and fled alone. He also took a step forward: "Your Majesty, the country has national laws and the family has family rules. Nangong Yu escaped from the battle and killed hundreds of thousands of our troops.

He died tragically at the border, and he should be beheaded in public to uphold the law of the country!"

"Fu Longzhi, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, seconded the proposal. It is natural to reward meritorious deeds and punish those who have failed. Nangong Yu returned in defeat. He should be severely punished both emotionally and rationally." Then another courtier stood up, it was Fu Longzhi, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

, this person belongs to the Yuwen family, who looks after the court's money bag, and is also the right-hand man of the Yuwen family.

Yu Wen Chenghua remained silent on the sidelines. After all, everyone knew about his conflict with Nangong Yu. At this time, it would be too petty for him to jump out to participate in his book.

Seeing that three of the six ministers of the imperial court have come forward, the impeachment force is breathtaking. The courtiers also lowered their heads and watched the show quietly. The Chu party and the Yuwen family launched an attack on the Nangong family at the same time. No ordinary person dared to interrupt.

Nangong Ba, who was at the front, could not help but tremble with his face and remained silent. He had foreseen the current situation, otherwise he would not have personally gone to the Chang family to ask An Guo Gong to come out.

"Everyone, listen to me." An Guogong Chang Hantang stood up tremblingly, and the court suddenly became quiet. The name of An Guogong was not in vain. When he was fighting at the border with a spear,

It is estimated that many people present are still playing in the mud.

Yu Wen Hongru narrowed his eyes and remained silent, looking at his old rival who had not been out for many years.

Chang Hantang glanced at the three ministers of the Ministry of War who stood up: "Your Majesty, I think that victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers in battlefield battles. How can you behead an important official in the court just because of a defeat? Regarding the matter of escaping from the battle, I

I felt that the conclusion was too arbitrary. I read Nangong Yu's confession carefully. It was because Yan Rong's sudden reinforcements arrived. In order to preserve his strength, General Nangong returned to defend Tianlang Pass before ordering the infantry to retreat. This move was reasonable and reasonable, but

The Yan Rong army made a desperate move and abandoned our cavalry and attacked the infantry phalanx, which led to their defeat. In my opinion, Nangong Yu is indeed guilty of improper command, but he is not responsible for escaping before the battle!"

After saying this, several generals among the courtiers agreed, saying that the battlefield situation was changing rapidly, and it was not inappropriate for the general to make decisions at the right time. Anyone with a discerning eye could see at a glance that these generals were promoted by the Chang family and the Nangong family.

There was an eerie silence in the Time Hall.

Chang Hantang looked at the three people and spoke again: "Three ministers, no one can make mistakes without being a sage. General Nangong has served the imperial court for many years. How can he cover up his many years of achievements just because of a temporary blame? I was beaten in many ways in the past.

There have been so many battles, there have been times when we were defeated, and we have also been in situations where we have lost our armor. Is it possible that you even want to chop off my head?"

The last rhetorical question instantly made the three of them look pale. Isn't this a naked threat? Xue Chengyi's face changed and he was about to refute. Zhao Zhonghai on the side quickly grabbed him, shook his head slightly, and signaled him not to.

squeak.

Looking at the three people who didn't speak, Chang Hantang stood back to his position unsteadily again. His goal had been achieved, and there was no need for him to step forward for the following matters. He believed that no one in the court dared to do so.

Not even Yuwen Hongru could refute his face.

Everyone in the court stopped talking when they saw the three ministers, and everyone was silent, waiting for the emperor to speak. Zhou Zhu smiled bitterly in his heart, didn't it mean that Nangong Yu couldn't be moved today? If Nangong Yu was moved, wouldn't it be a disguised beating?

He was a veteran of the previous dynasty and had a narrow escape from death. Even the late emperor respected him very much.

Zhou Zhu looked at Nangong Ba and said, "Nangong Yu is your eldest son. Does the Duke of Zhenguo have any opinions on this matter?"

Nangong Ba shook his body. He had not spoken before to avoid suspicion. Now that His Majesty asked, he could finally speak: "I am a humble minister who has failed to teach his son well. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me. As I wish, Nangong Yu can be fined for one year and ordered to

After spending a month behind closed doors, I personally taught him at home. As for the post of General Zuoweiwei, he can still temporarily take over it to show the emperor's great kindness and enable him to make meritorious service in the future. The original deputy general Zuoweiwei has died in the battle, and the Ministry of War can appoint one

Lieutenant General, jointly manage military affairs and rebuild Zuoweiwei."

Nangong Ba played this skill beautifully. Although such a punishment is embarrassing, Nangong Yu is actually not harmed. The Nangong family has no shortage of money. Let alone one year's salary, it doesn't matter if it is thirty years.

Zuo Weiwei's military power was not lost. He asked the Ministry of War to appoint deputy generals, which was a disguised form of telling the Yuwen family that you can intervene in Zuo Weiwei's military power, but my son cannot move. Everyone needs to take a step back.

There was a sneer on Yu Wen Hongru's lips, but he was well aware of Nangong Ba's show of weakness, so he said: "The suggestion of Duke Zhen is good, and I agree with it. I hope General Nangong Yu can study military books at home, and

Can you be like An Guogong who knows his shame and then becomes brave."

In an instant, the expressions of Nangong Ba and Chang Hantang changed. Before, Chang Hantang used himself as a metaphor and secretly threatened three ministers, but now he was defeated by Yu Wen Hongru. The two of them cursed at the same time:

Old thing!

Zhou Zhu saw that several major families had reached an agreement, so he said nothing more and just followed Nangong Ba's wishes. In this way, Nangong Yu's sins were suppressed by the Nangong family and the Chang family, and disappeared.

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Looking at the dispersed courtiers, Zhou Zhu's palms trembled slightly and he coughed again. He didn't expect that he, the majestic king of a country, could do nothing against these famous families. Although everyone listened to him on the surface, once they were touched.

The interests of each family are suddenly faced with numerous obstacles. Take the Chang family, for example. They usually keep quiet, but today they slapped three ministers in the face when they came out. But his son holds an army of 200,000 on the border. In the future, there will be

We have to rely on their help in the war, and we can't refute his face.
Chapter completed!