The Northern Expedition was in vain, but no one felt frustrated. After the Khitans were finished, it would be difficult to restore the glory of the Liao Empire in the past. Regardless of the success or failure of Liyao Nayan, even if the Queen Mother Xiao brought her only four-year-old
The little emperor found him. With an army of about 50,000 people in total, their prospects were not good. What's more, it was unknown how many people were left in Liyao Nayan's army for more than a year. Waiting for Empress Dowager Xiao
How many people were left when the troops found Li Yao Nayan was also unknown.
After returning to Youzhou, Liu Ling asked Zhao Da to arrange manpower to escort Iron Wolf all the way back to his hometown in Mengshan to recuperate. Originally, Liu Ling meant to let Iron Wolf recover before returning, but Iron Wolf insisted on returning to Mengshan to rest.
As a result, Tielanglang became the second person among the Twelve Golden Clothes of the Supervisory Council who was brought up to the public by Liu Ling. The first one was Xie Huanran.
He was granted the title of Fourth-grade Zhongwu General, Zhuguo, and was granted the rank of Imperial Doctor Ziguanglu and a First-class Marquis.
You cannot return to your hometown in fine clothes, just like walking on the road at night in fine clothes.
Liu Ling knew what Iron Wolf was thinking, so he gave him a false position as a civilian official. General Zhongwu was a fourth-grade official, second only to the military governors. Doctor Jin Ziguanglu was a third-grade civilian official, receiving three salaries.
Coupled with the honor of being a first-class marquis, Iron Wolf can comfort his parents by returning to Mengshan.
When Iron Wolf returned to Mengshan, the Supervisory Council dispatched two hundred cavalry. Liu Ling ordered Iron Wolf to add an imperial envoy chariot and give him a gold medal to avoid death.
"One of the Twelve Golden Clothes is missing again."
Zhao Da didn't know why, but he shrank back into the wheelchair Liu Ling gave him. He seemed to be very attached to this feeling, and he seemed to be really lazy to the point where he didn't want to walk. The person pushing the wheelchair for him was still Dongfang Bucha.
The Youzhou Palace is under construction, and the Supervisory Yuan has moved to the large house that Li Xiu gave to Yelu Chucai. Liu Ling was originally supposed to live here, but Liu Ling designated this courtyard as the Supervisory Yuan
yamen.
Everything that violated etiquette has been removed, and the yard is still black.
This courtyard is much larger than the courtyard at the Jinzhou Supervisory Yuan headquarters. It also has gardens, ponds, rockeries and flowing water. Compared with the courtyard in Jinzhou, it is a little less solemn and more elegant.
.In an inconspicuous place to the west of the yard, there is a row of buildings that are not tall. Compared with the houses with green bricks and green tiles in the front yard, this row of buildings looks a bit stingy. But there is no doubt that this is the
The core place of the Overwatch Council.
Zhao Da is here.
Dongfang Buchao pushed his wheelchair, walking very slowly. It was already May, and the early apricot flowers in the yard were already hanging on the branches. On both sides of the bluestone path, grass was already covered with a layer of green grass. There are many more
The wild flowers whose names I know are blooming in full bloom, as if they are as beautiful and fragrant as the apricot blossoms on the branches.
The weather has gradually warmed up, but Zhao Da's legs are still covered with a felt blanket.
"I wonder if I won't be able to walk anymore in a few years."
Zhao Da smiled mockingly: "Will Iron Wolf adapt to future life?"
Dongfang Buluan said as he walked: "Sir, the medical officer from the Fifth Division said that your legs will be fine. Didn't Dr. Li also come to see you? He said it was just an old injury. It will take a few days to warm up again."
That would be nice."
Zhao Da shook his head: "This is not important."
He leaned down and picked a wild flower from the grass and put it under his nose and smelled it. Although there was no fragrance, the smell that entered his nose made him feel very comfortable, so he couldn't help but sniff a few more times: "You still have it?"
Didn't answer my question."
"The Iron Wolf is tired."
Dongfang Buran's tone was very calm: "He has been with Wei Mingxiao for four and a half years, and has always acted as Wei Mingxiao's most loyal subordinate. He has blocked swords for Wei Mingxiao and killed for Wei Mingxiao.
Extraordinary, for four and a half years and more than a thousand days, he has always regarded Wei Mingxiao as his lord. When he stabbed him in Linhuang Mansion, I don't know what he was thinking at that time. I just
You know, not everyone can do it."
"The Iron Wolf is really good. Going home to rest is the best place to end up."
Zhao Da nodded and agreed with what Dongfang Buluan said. It sounds simple, but if you really want to attack a lord who has been respected for four and a half years, no one will do it that easily.
"I understand what the prince means."
Zhao Da suddenly sighed and said: "No matter what Iron Wolf did or said when he was in Xingqing Mansion, whether he struggled or hesitated, there is no need to pursue him after that knife at the gate of Linhuang Mansion. Your Majesty.
Giving him a high official position and giving him a distinguished title, firstly, it tells Iron Wolf to rest assured that he is a great hero. Secondly, the prince is telling me not to do things randomly."
He smiled bitterly: "Isn't it for the prince?"
Dongfang Buluan didn't speak and pushed the wheelchair forward in silence.
"Iron Wolf is not Bachelor Xie. Bachelor Xie has lost his identity in Jin Yi, but he is still serving in the imperial court, and his contribution is far greater than what a Jin Yi can do. Iron Wolf is different, this
Once I go, I'm afraid I'll never come back. I heard that Mengshan is a good place with beautiful mountains and clear waters."
Zhao Da said to himself: "If I get old in the future, I would also like to find such a place and choose a cemetery."
Dongfang Bulan shook his head: "You are not old, and neither is the Iron Wolf."
Zhao Da smiled: "You will grow old. No one will grow old. You are the same, I am the same, everyone is the same."
As he was talking, suddenly a woman dressed in black with a graceful figure walked slowly towards Zhao Da and the others. It was Si Quan'er, the stall owner of the third place.
"My subordinates have seen the Commander-in-Chief."
Si Quan'er bent over slightly, and the curves of her body were outlined, making her figure more perfect.
"Is something wrong?"
Zhao Da asked.
Si Quan'er raised his head: "The prince has arrived in the front yard and is waiting for you."
Zhao Da's expression changed, and then he smiled bitterly: "After all, I can't hide the things in this courtyard from the prince. Sometimes I wonder, what would be different in this courtyard without me? After thinking about it, the answer is the same
One. Without me, this courtyard is still a courtyard."
What he said seemed to be nonsense, but it was not funny.
"It's good that the prince can come in person. It's not serious."
He smiled bitterly, very bitterly.
Yesterday, the convoy of men and horses escorted by Iron Wolf escorted Iron Wolf just left Youzhou City, but his heart was too impatient. Being so close to Youzhou, I was afraid that the people sent out would not succeed.
It should be better if it is placed farther away.
Zhao Da thought with regret.
He got off the wheelchair and tidied his clothes. He tried to walk a few steps and found that the pain in his legs had improved a little unconsciously. The medical officer said that it was an old injury. Whenever the weather got bad, the pain in his legs would get better.
The feeling will also get worse. There was a strong wind and heavy spring rain a few days ago, and his legs hurt so much that he could not walk. After being stabbed in Yongzhou, he was rewarded with a second-class marquis, and later he was promoted to a second-class marquis.
As a first-class marquis.
I was stabbed, and the iron wolf stabbed me out.
He smiled, let himself get used to walking, and took a few steps forward like a toddler.
It was better to walk to see the prince. He thought in his heart, if he sat on that chair, would it arouse the prince's resentment?
He suddenly realized that he was old and timid. If it had been three years ago, no, even a year ago, he would have dared to admit it in front of the prince with his chest raised, and then argue with the truth.
Strive for it. He will tell the prince seriously that this is what the Overwatch Council does. Whenever there is any sign of harm to the prince, it must be eliminated. But for some reason, this time, he feels a little guilty.
"You should be in a wheelchair."
Liu Ling, who was standing in the lobby of the Supervisory Council, heard Zhao Da bow and salute, turned around and looked at him and said lightly.
Before Zhao Da had time to warm up, Liu Ling's next words made his heart completely cold.
"At the very least, sitting in a wheelchair shows that you are not guilty."
Liu Ling's tone was still very calm.
Liu Ling sat down on the chair, put the fragrant tea under his nose and smelled it: "The people you arranged were all cleaned up as soon as they left Youzhou City. Fourteen of them, no one is too many."
He looked at Zhao Da, who was trembling a little: "Xiao Shu is in the team, I arranged it."
Zhao Da's face turned very ugly. He suddenly realized that he was standing in front of the prince, as if he was naked, with no secrets left in his body. He slowly knelt down, lowered his head, and said nothing.
"I know you would do that, otherwise you wouldn't be Zhao Da."
Liu Ling took a sip of tea and saw that his face did not seem angry.
After saying this, he didn't speak for a long time. It seemed that he was waiting for Zhao Da to explain, or that he thought the tea in the bowl was good. He just sipped the fragrant tea, not knowing whether he was thinking about something or anything else.
He didn't think about it. He didn't even look at Zhao Da, who was kneeling on the ground with his head touching the ground, or even said a word of reproach.
Finished a cup of tea.
Zhao Da, who was trembling, remained silent in the end, as stubborn as a child who refused to admit his mistakes.
Liu Ling put down the empty tea cup and walked out of the room slowly. He paused briefly at the door but did not look back.
"Didn't I give you a house? Just rest at home and I'll ask Li Dongchang to show it to you later."
After saying that, Liu Ling walked out.
Xi Ziyan and Si Quan'er followed Liu Ling, two beautiful figures swaying.
"Ziyu is coming to Youzhou soon. You two should help her with matters in the yard."
