"Humph, don't use your big hat to pressure me. When I was fighting on the battlefield, you didn't know where to cry!" Yunxiang's call made Nian Gengyao feel even worse, and he even spoke rudely.
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Ding Shouzheng heard something was wrong and wanted to remind Nian Gengyao, but because Yunxiang was present, he couldn't say much. He just kept winking at Nian Gengyao. In any case, Prince Yi represents the emperor now, so you are rude to him.
It would be troublesome if the disrespect to the Emperor reached his ears.
Nian Gengyao saw his look, but didn't care at all. He had been fighting for Yinzhen for decades, and fought countless battles. All of them were earned with real swords and guns. As for Yunxiang, the lucky one was the prince.
, and they just happen to be on Yinzhen's side, and want to boss him around, huh, even if he is different now, don't even think about it!
Yunxiang was not angry at all, but smiled and said: "Of course I can't compare with Nian Gong for his countless contributions, but... Nian Gong's meritorious service, didn't the emperor also reward Nian Gong according to his merit? Looking at this dynasty, who can compare with him?
Thanks to Nian Gong's success, now the emperor wants you to join the military aircraft department and become the prime minister of government affairs."
Nian Gengyao snorted coldly and said: "There is no need to say these words. In short, the army has not finished its rest and cannot go to the northwest. We will talk about it after a while."
Seeing how stubborn he was, Yunxiang's face gradually darkened, "Mr. Nian, the emperor treats you with the courtesy of a nobleman, and you should repay the emperor with your loyalty to the emperor. It's better not to go too far as a human being."
"I have gone too far?!" Nian Gengyao's voice was as cold as the cold wind blowing on the ground, "If I hadn't worked so hard for the emperor, would the emperor have been able to sit on the throne? Can you show off your power in front of me?"
"I didn't expect that even though I'm young, I'd be so confused that I would say such cold and disrespectful words." Yunxiang shook his head slightly and said, "In short, the emperor's decree has been issued, and the army must set off immediately without any further delay."
"No!" Nian Gengyao categorically objected. He and Yunxiang were almost at odds. If he allowed the army to leave now, he would no longer have any leverage, so he had to negotiate the bargaining chip before the army left.
Yunxiang knew that his trip would not go smoothly, but he did not expect that Nian Gengyao would go so far. He immediately asked: "Is Mr. Nian preparing to resist the decree?"
Nian Gengyao raised his thick eyebrows and said forcefully: "I am a slave of the Qing Dynasty and a slave of the emperor. How dare you disrespect the holy orders? But as Nian said, the army has not yet been rested and it is not appropriate to leave too early.
It is better to stay for a few more days, and besides, the emperor does not have to rush for such a few days."
"The emperor wants the army to set off immediately. He has his own intention. Nian Gong is no longer the commander-in-chief of the northwest and the general of Fuyuan. It is inappropriate to interfere in local military affairs like this." Yunxiang still spoke softly, but there was a cold look in his eyes.
But it is not half less than Nian Gengyao.
"You don't have to waste any more words. In short, if I say it won't work, it won't work." Nian Gengyao was so upset that he couldn't figure out a good clue. He only knew that if he wanted to keep everything in front of him, he had to keep this thing.
Of the 20,000 men, not one of them was allowed to leave.
"Since Nian Gong doesn't listen to the advice, I have nothing to say." As he said this, Yunxiang took out a Minghuang brocade book from his sleeve, stared at Ding Shouzheng and said: "Vice-general Ding Shouzheng listens to the order.
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Ding Shouzheng glanced at Nian Gengyao in embarrassment. He did not dare to resist the order, so he knelt down and whispered: "General Ding Shouzheng is listening to the order."
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Lieutenant General Ding Shouzheng will lead the army back to the northwest today to be commanded by General Yue Zhongqi of Fuyuan without delay. I hereby express my gratitude." Yunxiang finished reciting the imperial edict in accordance with the decree and placed it in front of Ding Shouzheng. Although he did not speak,
But the meaning is already clear. If he does not accept the order, Ding Shouzheng will be dead.
In the face of the life and death of himself and more than 20,000 soldiers below him, Ding Shouzheng helplessly reached out to take it, kowtowed and said: "Long live the general's decree, long live long live!"
Nian Gengyao's face turned green when he saw the scene. He hated Yinzhen for not leaving any room, and even more hated Ding Shouzheng for being greedy for life and fearing death. He wasted no time in supporting him in every possible way, allowing him to become a second-grade deputy general at the age of just thirty.
Yunxiang glanced at Nian Gengyao and said with a slow smile: "Since General Ding has received the order, I will not stay any longer. I hope that the army will have left the suburbs of Beijing before tomorrow."
"Farewell, Your Majesty." Ding Shouzheng hurriedly bowed and bowed. As for Nian Gengyao, he just ignored him and Yunxiang didn't care and left.
As soon as Yunxiang walked out of the military tent, he heard Nian Gengyao's voice yelling and scolding Ding Shouzheng from behind. His smile couldn't help but be tinged with a layer of irony. Nian Gengyao still can't see the situation clearly. He has really wasted his life.
In the past few decades, he believed that Ding Shouzheng would definitely make the right decision. Naturally, if Ding Shouzheng and Nian Gengyao committed crimes together, he would not care. The Fengtai camp was guarding in the dark.
As long as they make any movement, they can immediately encircle and suppress them. Moreover, the armies on the left and right have never really returned to their base. They have secretly camped more than two hundred miles away from the capital and can be mobilized at any time. This back-up plan is enough to make Nian Geng
Yao's only regret was that if he really got to this point, there would inevitably be casualties again, which neither he nor Yinzhen was very enthusiastic about.
"My surname is Ding, I have treated you well over the past ten years. Is this how you repay me?" As soon as Yunxiang left, Nian Gengyao couldn't wait to accuse Ding Shouzheng.
Ding Shouzheng felt that he had been wronged and said: "General, you have misunderstood. Your kindness to me in knowing and supporting me has never been forgotten by me." Although Nian Gengyao no longer holds the post of General of the Northwest, he still has the army.
Most people in China are still accustomed to calling it this way.
Nian Gengyao's expression softened slightly, but he still said sharply: "In that case, why did you agree to lead them back to the northwest and ignore me?"
Ding Shouzheng said: "The general has no choice. The emperor's decree has been issued. If the general does not obey it, it will be a rebellion. If it is just one person, it is a matter of life and death for more than 20,000 soldiers. There is really nothing the general can do."
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Nian Gengyao was very dissatisfied with his answer, "Huh, that's a bunch of sophistry. If you really don't comply, Yunxiang won't be able to do anything to you. It's obvious that you are timid and afraid of getting into trouble."
Ding Shouzheng only responded and did not dare to say anything. When Nian Gengyao looked less angry, he whispered: "General, actually I don't understand why you insist on letting the army stay in the suburbs of Beijing?"
Nian Gengyao snorted, walked to the throne and sat down and said: "The emperor listened to the slander and saw that the war was calmed down, so he wanted to reduce my military power and let me be at his mercy. The military minister, it sounds nice, but it's just empty airs.
I must return to the northwest, and these 20,000 troops are my bargaining chip with the emperor."
While Ding Shou was solving his doubts, he also felt a little chilled. Nian Gengyao actually wanted to threaten the emperor. Isn't this tantamount to rebellion?
Before Ding Shouzheng could speak, Nian Gengyao said without a doubt: "In short, you listen to me and stay here for me. No matter how many imperial edicts the emperor issues, you are not allowed to leave even half a step until I reach an agreement."