Northwest General Lin Wentian was a figure of the same level as Yuchi Li and the person in charge of the empire's northwest defense line.
During the war a year ago, Lin Wentian neglected his duties and was unable to defend the city, and finally became a deserter. After escaping back to the capital, Emperor Ming punished him with a serious crime and executed his entire family.
If today Yang Longting is the pride of the imperial soldiers, then Lin Wentian is the shame of the imperial soldiers. How many people gnashed their teeth when he mentioned him, wishing to eat his corpse alive.
However, some people say that Lin Wentian was a victim of the struggle between civil servants and military generals, and the support he should have been given was delayed, so Lin Wentian was helplessly defeated.
Cheng Dalei stayed in Chang'an for a year, but he also understood that the latter was the truth behind Lin Wentian's death. But Cheng Dalei did not expect that Lin Shaoyu turned out to be Lin Wentian's heir.
No wonder Lin Shaoyu wanted to assassinate Emperor Ming.
Cheng Dalei sighed and asked, "How many people are left in the Lin family?"
"There are still a few old and weak people who escaped and are now living anonymously. What happened at home was told to me by an old servant." Lin Shaoyu gritted his teeth and said: "My father sacrificed his life and blood for the empire, but he was unjustly killed by the ignorant king.
, I must seek justice from the Hunjun."
"But even if you kill Emperor Ming, your father's injustice will not be cleared away."
"Well……"
Lin Chong and Lin Shaoyu finished their sentences at the same time, Cheng Dalei shook his head, both of them were a little confused.
"I will definitely clear my father's grievances and seek justice from those foolish kings and traitorous ministers."
Cheng Dalei sighed softly, he wanted to seek justice from Yang Longting, and Shao Yu wanted to seek justice from Emperor Ming, but is there really such a thing as justice in this world?
"You guys hide here first. There is food and water in the cellar. I prepared this for myself. No one will find me here. When I leave Chang'an, let's go together."
With that said, Cheng Dalei picked up the iron spear and stabbed himself hard on the shoulder, picked up the sword and left the small temple.
He was riding back on his horse. At this moment, night had fallen and the stars were shining over the plains. Suddenly, a group of cavalrymen holding torches came in front of him.
"Is this Lieutenant Niu?"
Judging from the equipment on them, they must be the Imperial Guards of Chang'an City. Cheng Dalei rode over.
"It's Niu Xiaowei, it's Niu Xiaowei!"
"Tell everyone, Captain Niu has been found." Everyone cheered.
Cheng Dalei was a little confused. Am I so popular?
"Has Lieutenant Niu caught the thief?"
"Hey, let them escape!" Cheng Dalei said regretfully.
"Captain Niu seems to be injured?"
"Oh, I got shot accidentally and scratched my skin a little bit, it's okay."
"Someone, come quickly. Colonel Niu is injured. Someone, come quickly."
This scene left Cheng Dalei confused. The Niu Sanjin he pretended to be was just a ninth-grade captain, a low-ranking character. But today, these people respected him and even called him flattery.
…
Weiyang Palace is brightly lit.
Outside Emperor Ming's palace, a large number of people knelt down, including the princes of the empire, the concubines in the palace, and the civil and military officers in the court.
Liu Aji walked out of the palace and said: "Your Majesty was a little frightened and fell asleep after taking medicine. Please go back. Your Majesty has ordered that no one should be punished for what happened today."
"Your Majesty is merciful."
Everyone dispersed one by one, and Liu Aji walked back to the room and saw Emperor Ming sitting on the couch, looking at the iron gun on the table.
"Your Majesty, everyone has left."
"Well, have you found the three kilograms of cattle?"
"Your Majesty, I have been found by the city defense army. I have some injuries on my body. I asked the imperial doctor to check it. It is not a serious problem." Liu Aji bowed and said: "Your Majesty, this person has made a contribution to the rescue this time. Do you want to give him some?"
reward."
"Don't rush to reward him now. If I have time, I would like to meet this man in person." Emperor Ming brushed his hand over the iron gun on the table and asked, "Do you recognize this gun?"
Liu Aji was silent for a moment and said: "Looking at the assassin's move, it should be the Lin family's wave-breaking gun."
"Yes, the wave-breaking gun." Emperor Ming said silently: "There are still people in the Lin family alive."
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Cheng Dalei has already felt that life is a little different. Since he was in bed recovering from his injuries, people have often come to see him. They are all important figures in the court, civil servants and military generals, royal relatives and nobles, and they never come empty-handed.
"Niu Xiaowei, I have a thousand-mile horse from the Western Regions, which is worthy of a hero like Niu Xiaowei."
"This fine steel sword is my beloved thing. Hey, who told me that Niu Xiaowei and I hit it off right away, so I gave it to Niu Xiaowei."
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Naturally, big figures like the General's Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion would not come in person, but they would also send people to deliver gifts.
How could a ninth-grade captain be worthy of a gift from a first-grade officer? The more Cheng Dalei thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and gradually he understood what was going on.
It is said that there is no greater merit than rescuing, and no greater crime than rebellion. After all, Cheng Dalei took the shot for Emperor Ming. Not to mention his ability, this kind of loyalty is rare. Will Emperor Ming forget him? His future will definitely be small in the future.
No, even if he is granted the title of king and prime minister, it is not an exaggeration.
Why don't you hurry up and curry favor with him before he gets rich?
During the few days that Cheng Dalei was in bed, several things happened in the empire. The martial arts examinations had begun, and the civil and military examinations were going down one round at a time, eliminating a large number of people.
Of course, these have nothing to do with Cheng Dalei. He is now the subject of intensive care. He never leaves the house and concentrates on recuperating at home. The imperial doctor comes almost once a day and offers all kinds of ginseng and tiger bones. Cheng Dalei almost vomits from drinking.
That day Liu Aji personally brought an imperial doctor over. He was an old man, but Cheng Dalei had never seen him before.
"The wound has healed, and I will be able to get out of bed in a few days," the old man said.
"Well, why haven't I seen you before? What's your surname?" Cheng Dalei asked while lying on the bed.
"Surname Li."
"Oh, he has the same surname as the royal family."
The old man glanced at Liu Aji, who stood up and said, "Three kilograms of oxen. I'll go to the yard to get some fresh air. I'll follow the doctor's instructions."
After that, he got up and left the room, leaving only Cheng Dalei and the doctor in the room.
"It was very dangerous at that time. You worked hard, didn't you fear the danger?"
"Does this have anything to do with you?" Cheng Dalei shot back.
"Uh..." The expression on the old man's face changed: "Just ask, just ask, I heard that General Niu came from the northwest. How is the situation there?"
"It's so good. I can't even eat enough. It's good to be alive." Cheng Dalei has never been to the northwest. He was talking about the situation in Youzhou.
"Is it so miserable? Then Captain Niu thinks, why do we lose more and win less in the war with the Rong tribe?"
"Then you go ask that old man Emperor Ming, why bother asking me."
Cheng Dalei said, thinking about what happened just now. The old man looked at Liu Aji, and Cheng Dalei noticed it. With Liu Aji's status, why should he listen to an imperial doctor? That Liu Aji is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people, so he can make him obedient.