('Three days later, Ying Zheng led five thousand Black Dragon Guards into Liaodong County. At this time, the sun was setting and the sky was dyed blood.
There was a sound of horses neighing, and Ying Zheng pulled the reins of the horses and stopped. The army behind him slowed down like a wave, and suddenly the neighing of thousands of horses sounded.
"Zhao Gao." Ying Zheng looked back at Zhao Gao and shouted.
"Your Majesty, this old slave is here." Zhao Gao looked at Ying Zheng's tired expression, his heart suddenly tightened, and he said respectfully with a smile on his face.
"Where is Meng Yi's army?" Ying Zheng looked at the sky and asked.
"Reporting to your majesty, at noon, the herald came with news that General Meng had personally led 50,000 cavalry to Xiangping day and night, and 150,000 infantry, led by General Wang Ben, had arrived in Liaoxi County and would arrive in Xiangping, Liaodong tomorrow.
"Zhao Gao reported back the military information as if he were counting treasures from his family.
Ying Zheng didn't speak, nodded, and then he galloped ahead and ran into the distance again. Zhao Gao's eyes showed a strange look, and then he followed closely. Five thousand cavalry followed him at lightning speed, and the ground made a dull sound.
Dark clouds rolled into the bright sky, seeming to indicate that a storm was coming.
Xiangping County is the administrative seat of Liaodong County. The County Sheriff's Office is located in the center of Xiangping County. The County Sheriff oversees all affairs of Liaodong County and can directly reach Tianting to report to the emperor and manage people's livelihood.
Li Changqing is the governor of Liaodong County. At this time, he is standing under the lobby of the government office. He stands upright under the desk in the lobby and looks at the middle-aged man where he was originally sitting.
Above the desk in the lobby, a middle-aged and mighty general was sitting on it, looking at Li Changqing with a gloomy face: "Master Li, do you know your guilt?"
"General Meng Yi, I wonder what crime this subordinate has committed?" Li Changqing said calmly with an indifferent look on his face.
"Hmph, you are afraid of the enemy and avoid fighting, and you can't hold on. The people have suffered countless casualties and are living in dire straits. How dare you make excuses?" Meng Yi suddenly slapped the table and said angrily. Several scrolls of bamboo slips on the table were covered by his huge
The strength shook him to the ground.
"Although the lower official Li Changqing is a scholar, he knows how to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, so why should he fear death?" Li Changqing also showed anger on his face, obviously very angry at Meng Yi's humiliating words.
"Oh? Haha, that sounds really nice? Commander Li, why are you watching the people being slaughtered by foreign enemies and not being moved? Is this why you fear death?" Meng Yi said sarcastically with a trace of disdain on his face.
"I, Li Changqing, should not regret my death, but hundreds of thousands of people in Xiangping should not die, and neither should hundreds of thousands of people in Liaodong. There are only 8,000 guards in Xiangping, and only 50,000 guards in Liaodong County. Facing ten enemies
With thousands of tigers and wolves, I can only minimize the loss of casualties and order the counties and magistrates to stand firm and wait for help. If the official is really guilty, he should die to apologize." Li Changqing said with a look of determination on his face, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Quite witty, but pedantic." Meng Yi stared at the proud and innate Li Changqing in front of him, shook his head and sighed.
"I hope the general can clear up his doubts, otherwise I will die with my eyes closed." Li Changqing said still unconvinced.
"How many of the eighteen counties in Liaodong have fallen into the hands of the enemy?" Meng Yi showed an intriguing expression on his face.
Li Changqing thought for a while, but found that he didn't know how to speak.
Meng Yi looked at Li Changqing who looked embarrassed, then walked down from the desk in the lobby and came to Li Changqing; "According to the spies' reports, twelve counties have fallen into the hands of the enemy, and three counties are waiting for help because of your persistence.
The city was massacred and hundreds of thousands of people were massacred. Aren't they the people of Qin? Aren't they the people of His Majesty? Aren't they the people under your jurisdiction, Li Changqing?"
Meng Yi looked at Li Changqing with sharp eyes, and said every word as if it were a needle piercing the bone. The expression on Li Changqing's face was very complicated, sometimes green, sometimes white, and unpredictable.
"Five county towns held out for a while, then surrendered. They were burned, killed, and plundered, with numerous casualties. Four more county towns surrendered directly to the enemy, working as a talisman and betraying the country for glory." Meng Yi said it without mercy.
"There are still four counties that have not been attacked by the enemy, including Xiangping County, which you, Commander Li, are holding on to. Do you know where the enemy is? Do you know what the enemy is doing? Do you know that the enemy is wielding a sickle and massacring the people under your jurisdiction?" Meng
Yi's face was very angry. After saying this, he suddenly pulled out the long sword from his waist and put it on Li Changqing's neck.
"Chief Li, don't you still know your crime?" Meng Yi sneered.
Li Changqing had a guilty look on his face, but his voice remained fearless as he said, "What General Meng said is reasonable, but as a low-ranking official, I feel sorry for the people, but I feel worthy of the court and your Majesty."
"What a shameless statement. You have three crimes. The first crime is that you are afraid of the enemy and avoid fighting, and you are greedy for life and fear of death. The second crime is your command mistake, which caused the enemy troops to penetrate deep into the hinterland without any effort. The third crime is that you did not know how to recruit people, and all your subordinates surrendered to the enemy and traitors.
.You still dare to quibble?" Meng Yi's face seemed to be covered with frost, and he spoke firmly.
"If you want to incriminate someone, there's no need to hesitate. If you want to kill me, kill me. It's up to you." Li Changqing said with a look of helplessness and no fear at all.
"Haha, I can't tell that your bones are quite strong." Meng Yi suddenly changed his face, smiled and said, put away the sword, hung it on his waist again, then slowly walked to the center of the lobby, and did it.
"A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. I, Li Changqing, am a scholar from the Yan Kingdom. Thanks to your majesty's love, I have worked hard to govern Liaodong and dare not slack off at all. Although the general has a high position and has made meritorious deeds for generations, why should I insult my subordinates?" Li Changqing said angrily.
"I didn't mean to insult you, Commander Li. If it weren't for the previous investigation that found out that you love the people like a son and enforce the law honestly, you would have been dead by now." Meng Yi apologized, his tone unabashedly showing appreciation.
"What did General Meng mean just now? Just to test the subordinate?" Li Changqing looked puzzled.
"Yes, Governor Li is indeed as rumored. He is proud and unafraid of power. Although you are guilty, you will not die for your guilt. Just wait until His Majesty is punished!" Meng Yi said with a solemn look on his face.
"Your Majesty is coming?" Li Changqing looked shocked and said with some disbelief. His Majesty's body is gradually weakening, and the whole country knows that this is not a secret. Unexpectedly, His Majesty actually wants to come to the front line in person, and then his face is full of worry.
"Yes, Your Majesty will go on a personal expedition to completely eliminate the hidden dangers in Liaodong and deal with those barbarians who are overestimating their own capabilities." Meng Yi's face was also filled with worry. If something unexpected happened to His Majesty on the front line, the Great Qin Empire would really be like the sky falling apart.
"Your Majesty's body..." Before Li Changqing could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Meng Yi.
"Mr. Li, you can't say these words. Your Majesty hates life and death the most. I know that Mong. Li, you have always been outspoken. When your Majesty comes, you have to be cautious and think twice before you act, otherwise you will know." Meng Yi reminded kindly, his tone
Deep and long way.
"Thank you, General Meng, for your advice. As a minister, you should not be afraid of admonishment. Even if your Majesty blames you, you will die." Li Changqing cupped his hands to Meng Yi and said righteously.
"Alas, you scholars are so stupid!" Meng Yi admired such loyal ministers who risked their lives, but he really couldn't understand why he had to make unnecessary sacrifices when he knew that he would die if he contradicted His Majesty.
"Who in the world can avoid death? I, Li Changqing, am no better than my parents, and no better than my wife and children, so why should I fear death? Your Majesty is responsible for the world and benefits all people. You should not put yourself in danger, put yourself in danger, and ignore all people in the world.
"Li Changqing was very emotional, feeling a little reluctant at first, and then a look of determination appeared on his face.
"Supervisor Li Gao Yi, although I, Meng Yi, am a martial artist, I have been infected by the righteousness of Supervisor Li and Bo Yuntian's spirit. I would like to accompany Supervisor Li to persuade His Majesty to return to the palace." Meng Yi stood up suddenly, patted the table and shouted.
road.
"General Meng is worthy of generations of meritorious deeds. I am extremely honored to serve as a subordinate." Li Changqing looked at Meng Yi and said with a smile on his face.
"Report." At this time, a soldier wearing heavy armor knelt outside the door and shouted loudly.
"What's the matter?" Meng Yi and Li Changqing were attracted by the sound outside the door and looked over at the same time. Meng Yi looked at the soldier and said with a very serious face.
"Report to General Meng and report back on horseback. Your Majesty has personally led five thousand black dragon guards to arrive ten miles outside the city. They will reach Xiangping in a short time." The soldier finished speaking in one breath and knelt there waiting for the general's order.
"Well, I understand, you go down and rest!" Although Meng Yi had a serious face, his tone was very friendly.
"Yes, General Meng." The soldier stood up very neatly, slowly backed away with his hands raised, and quickly disappeared outside the gate.');