Zhu Suiliang felt a chill sinking into his heart and looked at Changsun Wuji so fiercely that he almost thought he was hearing hallucinations.
Your Majesty is in the prime of life, full of vigor and vigor, and is in the prime of life. He just accidentally fell off his horse. Why is this happening?
Changsun Wuji looked solemn and said slowly: "At present, only I and the British Duke know about this matter. Please don't spread it outside. Otherwise, it will shake the morale of the army and you will be punished."
Zhu Suiliang sat there stupidly, nodded subconsciously, and then shook his head, still in disbelief.
But how could Changsun Wuji dare to lie to him about such a huge matter?
Changsun Wuji held the pot, poured tea for Zhu Suiliang, and said softly: "Once something unspeakable happens, can Dengshan imagine his own situation?"
Zhu Suiliang slowly picked up the teacup, his hands trembling.
Changsun Wuji chuckled lightly and said: "Besides, the badness of the matter is probably more than just Dengshan's imagination. If those people want to deal with you, they will definitely accuse you of a crime. And since the Eastern Expedition, Your Majesty has been
Dengshan, you are here to serve you. Whether it is paperwork or food, clothing, housing, and transportation, nothing has passed through Dengshan's hands. At that time, they will only need to say that you failed to do your best and even made a mistake that led to today's situation... Dare to ask Dengshan
, how will you defend yourself?"
Zhu Suiliang was trembling all over.
This statement seems absurd and cannot withstand scrutiny, but it is very likely to happen. The reason why His Majesty fell off his horse is that Xue Wanche and Cheng Yaojin failed to completely clear out the defeated troops in Anhe Palace, and the "Wang Zhuang Army" was lurking
Undiscovered in the deep ravine and dense forest.
However, both Cheng Yaojin and Xue Wanche are the backbone of the prince's family in the army. If the prince ascends the throne, will he take the step of cutting off the Great Wall and punish Cheng Yaojin and Xue Wanche?
But for Your Majesty's injury, someone must take responsibility. He, His Majesty's close minister, is simply the perfect target to frame the blame...
Even Li Ji and others would acquiesce in order to maintain stability in the army.
I failed to serve His Majesty to the best of my ability, and even caused His Majesty to become ill, to the point of being unbearable... Who can bear such a crime?
Once the crime is proven, not only will Zhu Suiliang be executed, but the entire Chu family of Qian and Tang Dynasties will also be implicated. Descendants of the Tang Dynasty will not be allowed to participate in the imperial examination, and the family will be exiled for three thousand miles, which is the most basic punishment...
Seeing that Zhu Suiliang was in a trance, Changsun Wuji sighed softly and said helplessly: "The East Palace is powerful, unless I come to rescue you, there is really nothing you can do. If you don't want to sit back and wait for death, the only way to escape bad luck is if you don't want to sit back and wait for death.
, we can only save ourselves.”
Zhu Suiliang was confused and his mind went blank.
He naturally understood what "self-rescue" meant. Changsun Wuji had already mentioned it before when he went to his tent. However, he was timid and did not dare to do such an unnatural thing, so he declined again and again.
I came to visit today because I wanted to dissuade Changsun Wuji from giving up his idea. Unexpectedly, after Changsun Wuji analyzed the situation like this, he felt that only by "self-rescue" could he save himself and the family...
But is it possible for a minister to do such things?
Even if he did it, would Changsun Wuji really fulfill his promise and support himself and the Chu family of Qiantang to enter the center of His Highness the King of Jin and occupy a high and powerful position?
It is really impossible to advance or retreat, and it is a dilemma.
It's not enough not to choose. Changsun Wuji dared to say such rebellious words in front of him at this time. How could he prepare himself to turn around and sell him out?
It is conceivable that if he does not agree to Changsun Wuji, turns around and does not use Cheng Yaojin, and Xue Wanche and others frame him, Changsun Wuji can eat him alive and destroy his body...
At this moment, his heart was filled with regret.
I have always thought that since I am full of talent and knowledge, I am famous all over the world, and I should move further into the center, thereby taking charge of power, guiding the country, and leaving a good story in the history. But who would have expected that this political whirlpool is like the mouth of a beast, and if I am not careful, They were chewed until the blood was dripping with blood, and no bones were left.
If we had known today, why bother in the beginning?
Wouldn't it be nice to write books and sermons in the countryside to teach children, write and drink, and strive to become a civilized and talented person who is famous all over the world?
Alas, if I make a mistake, I will be regretted for eternity...
*****
Pingrang City, Damoli Branch Mansion.
The excitement of the Qixingmen annihilating thousands of Tang troops only lasted less than half a day. The Tang troops violently attacked the city from all sides of Pingrang City without stopping. The defenders on the walls of Hecheng were under great pressure and kept asking for help from the Da Moli branch. Please send troops to support. Officials are responsible for the allocation and transportation of ordnance, especially the bows, arrows, rolling wood, stones and other defensive equipment that are severely consumed and must be replenished at any time.
In the Damolizhi Mansion of Nuo University, the lights are bright even at night, and officials and generals come in and out of the school constantly.
Yeon Gaesomun sat behind the desk with a gloomy look on his face. He reviewed the documents on the desk a few times before a handsome young man in brocade clothes entered with a tray in his hand.
The young man came to the writing desk, placed the tray on the coffee table beside him, and said warmly: "Father, it's the time of Xu, you might as well drink some tea and use some cakes."
Yeon Gaesumun put down the brush, rubbed his sore wrist, looked at the young man and said with a smile: "It's rare that you have filial piety, so you should take a break as a father."
He stood up and sat down at the coffee table. He took a piece of pastry and put it into his mouth. He chewed it a few times and swallowed it. The young man poured tea in advance and Yeon Gaesumun took a shallow sip.
After sighing, he asked with a smile: "You usually study in the back house and never set foot in this front hall. Why did you do it today?"
When the young man heard this, he knelt down on the ground and cried: "The child is brave and begs his father to forgive his eldest brother... The child has already heard about the second brother leading the 'Wang Zhuang Army' to lurk in Anhe Palace. He expected that the second brother would be honest and benevolent. We have already encountered an unexpected event. I am a compatriot with two brothers and one mother, but I cannot bear to see my eldest brother die at the hands of his father. Although the eldest brother is at fault, he was only bewitched by Changsun Chong to do such scandalous things as betraying his father, but he is not guilty. die."
Yeon Gae Suwen said nothing, his face was gloomy, and he just took a sip of tea slowly.
He did not intend to kill Yuan Boy. After all, he had used Yuan Boy to gain Changsun Chongzhi's trust from the very beginning, and laid out these hidden killing moves, waiting for a counterattack when the situation became dire and severely damaged the Tang army.
If he hadn't deliberately indulged him, Mr. Yuan wouldn't have reached this point.
However, when he thought of his son Yuan Nanjian, who was probably buried in the Tang army, he felt extremely sad, and he became even more angry at his incompetent eldest son...
The young man in front of him is his most favored youngest son Yuan Nan. He is a sibling with Yuan Nan and is pure and filial.
The boy Yuan is useless and rebellious. The boy Yuan is in trouble, and his only descendant is this young son who usually only studies and does not care about worldly affairs...
Even though he was a hard-hearted man, when he saw his youngest son kneeling in front of him with tears streaming down his face, begging for mercy for Mr. Yuan, he couldn't help but feel a sense of tenderness in his heart.
He let out a long sigh, reached out and touched the head of his youngest son, and said: "Since you are willing to intercede for that rebellious son, my father will spare him this time. However, the death penalty can be avoided, but the living penalty cannot be escaped. After the Tang army is defeated, he will be sent to prison."
Let the land of the Far East be left to fend for itself."
"Thank you father..."
Yuan Nanchan was overjoyed and kowtowed repeatedly.
Yuan Gaisu Wen was about to ask him to get up when he saw a school captain walking in quickly from outside the hall. When he came closer, he bowed and saluted, and said quickly: "Qi Da Mo Li Zhi, there is news from Anhe Palace!"
Yeon Gaesumun quickly asked: "How is the situation?"
The captain hesitated for a moment and said: "It is said that the second young master fought to the death and was killed by Xue Wanche's sword..."
"ah!"
Yuan Nansan shouted and cried bitterly.
Yeon Gaesumun took a deep breath, forced himself to suppress the sadness in his heart, and continued to ask: "What was the result of the battle?"
The strategic purpose of the "Wang Zhuang Army" is to desperately attack the Tang Army's central tent. It would be better if it can severely damage the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. At the end of the day, it must kill the Tang Army on a large scale, severely damaging the morale of the Tang Army, and creating a solid foundation for the defense of Pingrang City.
City War takes more time.
As the severe winter gets deeper and deeper, heavy snow blocks the roads and ice blocks the sea, it becomes more and more difficult for the Tang army to transport food, fodder and baggage. If it only takes a few more months, if the Tang army still cannot break through Pingrang City, they will have to return with their troops.
Go to court and return in vain.
The captain immediately became excited and said excitedly: "At that time, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty came to Anhe Palace in person to hold down the Tang army's attack on Qixingmen. He happened to be attacked by the 'Wang Zhuang Army' led by the Second Young Master. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty fell off his horse in panic.
He may have been injured when he went up, but the exact condition is not yet known.”
With thousands of troops and horses on the battlefield, it was naturally difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy one by one. It was not difficult for the Goguryeo army to plant a few eyes and ears in the chaos.
"good!"
Yuan Gaisu Wen stood up suddenly, his eyes shining: "Immediately spread the word, saying that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was shot by an arrow from the second son. He has been blinded, severely injured, and will die soon!"