The Sang Bing who rushed out of the palace was blocked by the Daning soldiers and shot to death. The corpses at each door were piled up to the point where they could almost block the door again.

"You will come to the curse early!"

A general Sang State in armor stood at the palace gate and shouted loudly, and then slowly retreated after finishing.

Behind him was a sea of ​​fire. When he retreated step by step, it made people feel a very strange feeling in their hearts.

However, Meng Changan, who was standing outside the palace gate, had no expression change. He was as expressionless as ever, and as cold as ever, as if anything else in this world had nothing to do with him.

Besides, Meng Chang'an has always had only hatred for the Sang people, so how could he have any thoughts because the Sang people say you will be cursed?

The palace of Sang Kingdom gradually collapsed in the fire, and black smoke rolled. All the soldiers of Sang Kingdom who could not escape should be buried in the sea of ​​fire. Although they died tragically, this seemed to be the last dignity of the Sang people.

"Send the order."

Meng Chang'an said in a plain tone: "The people in the city are not allowed to go out, and those who violate the orders shall be executed."

"yes!"

His personal soldiers immediately went out to pass the order.

Meng Changan turned around and walked to Chen Leng's side. Chen Lengruo looked at him with a deep meaning: "Actually, you have other ideas if you want to burn the palace."

Meng Changan nodded: "You know, now there will be many people staring at you and me at this time, even in our army, there will be many people staring at you. Your Majesty's news box has always been there, but I am not worried about the news box."

He looked at the pipe hanging on Chen Ran’s belt and reached out: “Let me suck.”

He didn't worry about Chen Ran, because he knew very well what he was about Chen Leng and what Chen Ran was about Chen Leng.

Chen Ran took off all his eyes and handed them to Meng Chang'an: "Five taels of silver at a time."

Meng Changan smiled. He took the pipe, lit it with a little unfamiliar movement, then took a sip, and then started coughing.

"Lengzi, Ranzi..."

Meng Chang'an said: "You all know the techniques of checks and balances. For example, Leng Zi... Every time you have a great military merit reward, you will be punished again soon. No matter what the reason, big or small problems are, there will be one. This is the technique of checks and balances."

"In the past two years, I especially feel that His Majesty's checks and balances against Leng Zi have become more and more serious. First, because Leng Zi's military achievements are too great, and second, because of His Royal Highness."

Meng Chang'an said: "So, instead of letting others stare at you and find something wrong, it is better to give His Majesty some reasons. Burning the palace is worse than entering the palace..."

He let out a long sigh and said, "People's words are terrifying. If the palace is not burned down but ordered a fierce attack, you know, there will be two ways of sayings in one thing. It can be said to be to preserve this building, or it can be said to have ulterior motives. People's words..."

"It's a small mistake to burn the palace, and it's a small mistake to let them hold it. But if you don't burn the palace but attack, you will eventually fight. When you return to the court, someone will say that you should save your life and ensure the integrity of the Sang Kingdom Palace. They will ask you in front of His Majesty what you mean."

Chen Leng was silent all the time and didn't say anything.

"Lengzi, when I left Yulin Town and returned home, I told you not to be attentive to anyone. Even if you are like this, your temperament is not easy to change, but you must understand, like Lai Cheng, like Han Huanzhi, like the old director of the academy, like Dan Tai Yuan Shu, like Ye Liuyun... They are first of all the closest people of Your Majesty, and then you are closest people."

Meng Changan patted Chen Leng's shoulder: "I burned the palace and cut off the road for others to mess with me. You all know that I will probably stay in Sangguo, and I don't know how long I will stay. I live in Kyoto City for a long time, unless I never enter the palace gate, otherwise as long as someone enters, I will be participated."

Chen Leng was still silent and didn't say anything.

But even Chen Ran knew that Meng Chang'an's worries were reasonable. His Majesty might really find a reason to get Meng Chang'an in the future. Shi Yuanxiong and Shen Leng had a fateful friendship, but what was Shi Yuanxiong's origin? His father was once the general of the Wolf Ape in the Southern Xinjiang, and his teachings to him were different from those of ordinary people.

When Tang Baobao became sworn brothers with Shen Leng, His Majesty immediately transferred Tang Baobao to Xijiang. It seemed to be entrusted with important tasks, but when I think about it, why did Your Majesty do this? At that time, Tang Baobao was still in the navy and was transferred after sworn brothers. This matter cannot be thought about deeply.

Besides, with the Tang family rules, Tang Baobao can really help Chen Leng at critical moments? If it can really cause a huge wave, the only one who can stand on Shen Leng's side is Meng Chang'an.

"Go and write a good news."

Meng Changan sneered at Chen: "It's time to write a good news.

Three months later, Chang'an.

The weather has turned colder, and His Majesty moved from Simaozhai to Dongnuan Pavilion. He seems to be a little idle recently than before. He takes time out for a walk with the queen every day, and most of the state affairs are left to the prince Li Changye. He has taught himself for so long, and with Lai Cheng's assistance, His Majesty is becoming more and more at ease.

When the news of the great victory of Sang Kingdom was delivered to Weiyang Palace, His Majesty was sitting by the lake in Weiyang Palace in a daze. When the boat trotted over to talk about the four words "The Great Victory of the East China Sea", His Majesty's expression was obviously relaxed, his eyebrows and eyes were smiling.

He stood up and said, "Go back."

Soon, the cabinet chief Lai Cheng and others all went to the Donghun Pavilion to discuss their follow-up strategies for Sang Kingdom.

Lai Cheng looked at Dou Huainan. Dou Huainan looked a little embarrassed, but he still lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, Sang Kingdom has just decided that there must be a powerful person to guard it. I think that Meng Chang'an, the general of the Eastern Swordsman, can stay there for the time being. After the entire territory of Sang Kingdom is taken down, then select officials to come over."

After he finished speaking, Lai Cheng immediately echoed: "I agree."

The emperor nodded and said, "Is there anyone other than Meng Chang'an?"

Lai Chengdao: "It seems that there is no suitable candidate. The land of Sang Kingdom has unpredictable people's hearts. Meng Chang'an has the intention to kill, which can shock Sang people. If it were someone else, Sang people might not be afraid."

The emperor did not speak and looked at Dou Huainan: "What do you think?"

Dou Huainan said: "I am thinking about another thing... If Meng Chang'an stays in Sang State, will the sword soldiers withdraw? If the sword soldiers do not withdraw, the black warriors will be affected in the future when the sword soldiers are retreated from Sang State. If the sword soldiers are withdrawn and Meng Chang'an does not withdraw, will the position of Meng Chang'an, the general of sword soldiers, be replaced?"

He said it too directly that Lai Cheng's face changed.

But the emperor seemed to be unwilling to care. He stood up and walked to the window and looked out. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Then do you think it would be better to let Meng Chang'an continue to be the general of swordsmanship, or to be the magistrate of the Anton Protectorate?"

Lai Chengdao: "I think it's better to let him stay in Sang Country."

Dou Huainan said: "I think it's better to let him come back."

The emperor smiled and looked back at Dou Huainan: "Then were the first to say that you hope Meng Chang'an will stay in Sang Kingdom?"

Dou Huainan looked at Lai Cheng, and Lai Cheng glared at him.

This was what Lai Cheng had told Dou Huainan before, and asked him to put it forward first, and Lai Cheng agreed, so that no one would object. In fact, this is the most appropriate arrangement. Taking this opportunity to replace the sword and war with a general.

"Let Meng Changan and Shen Leng come back together, and Yan Kaisong stays in Sang Kingdom."

The emperor said lightly.

Lai Cheng's face changed. This was not a decision that had been agreed upon before. When discussing matters with Your Majesty, Your Majesty also agreed to keep Meng Chang'an in Sang Kingdom.

The emperor looked at Lai Cheng and after a while, Lai Cheng felt a little nervous when he was seen by the emperor. He didn't understand what the emperor meant for a moment, and there seemed to be a hint of chill in his eyes.

"Go and draw an order."

The emperor waved his hand: "This matter is settled. Do whatever you should do when you go back. Yan Kaisong temporarily serves as the Protector of Andong Protectorate, adds a first-class marquis, and has arbitrarily severing power at the moment... Dou Huainan stays."

"yes!"

Everyone bent over and bowed, then bowed and left the East Warm Pavilion.

After they all went out, His Majesty looked at Dou Huainan: "Do you know why Lai Cheng insisted on leaving Meng Chang'an in Sang Kingdom?"

Dou Huainan bowed his head and said, "My son knows."

"Then do you think he is right or wrong?"

His Majesty looked at Dou Huainan's eyes and said seriously: "Don't worry about any personal relationship, just say whether it should be or not, right or wrong."

Dou Huainan pondered for a moment and said, "No."

"Um?"

The emperor's eyes lit up slightly: "Isn't it appropriate to keep Meng Chang'an in Sang Kingdom? Lai Cheng considered more. Since he proposed it, it was after careful consideration, and this careful consideration would be very comprehensive."

"I think it's wrong to make people feel disappointed in order to check and balance."

Dou Huainan leaned over and said, "If I ask me to choose, I must choose one of two. I would rather want Meng Chang'an than the land of Sang Kingdom. I can fight again in Sang Kingdom. Meng Chang'an is not much."

"Ha ha ha ha......"

The emperor laughed: "What if I asked you to go to Sang Country? Do you think it should be or not, right or wrong?"

Dou Huainan lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty is right."

The emperor gave him a blank look: "Then go back and pack up your things and prepare to set off for Sang Kingdom. Yan Kaisong is a military general and his talent is limited. After you go to Sang Kingdom, you can manage that place for me. It is already the eastern gate of Daning."

"I obey the order."

Dou Huainan bowed his head.

He suddenly wanted to laugh, but he couldn't laugh. His Majesty asked him to go to Sang Kingdom not to have thoughts about it early, but to have thoughts on it temporarily, because he showed the conflict with Lai Cheng just now.

In the cabinet, Lai Cheng's status is unquestionable, and His Majesty will definitely stand on Lai Cheng's side.

What's more, he was recommended by Shen Leng. He did not leave Meng Chang'an in Sang Kingdom for the sake of the subsequent Northern Expedition, and did not leave him in the cabinet, but of course it was to check and balance.

"Lai Cheng's thoughts are very comprehensive, so I didn't agree to what he said."

Your Majesty's voice came from behind Dou Huainan.

The emperor said in a calm tone: "Some things are what you should consider, and some things are what you should not consider. If you think too comprehensively, you must be wrong. You should remember not to learn from him."

Dou Huainan was shocked.

The emperor continued, "My thoughts are the same as you. I would rather not have mulberry fields than Meng Chang'an. I will have checks and balances for irrelevant trivial matters, but I will always stand on the side of the people I care about whom I don't care about. Whether it is Shenlian or Meng Chang'an, I will not let them be wronged."
Chapter completed!