Yu Chichong said softly: "Filial piety comes first. The reason why I returned from Northern Xinjiang this time is mainly for the funeral of the Empress Dowager. The original intention of my resignation was to guard the mausoleum for the Empress Dowager. But since the emperor said that the war in Northern Xinjiang is urgent,
The old minister can only give up his filial piety in front of the Empress Dowager's mausoleum and return to Northern Xinjiang as soon as possible." Yu Chichong has already made up his mind, and he will try his best not to offend Xue Lingjun or Xue Daoming easily, nor to help each other easily.
There was no smile on Xue Daoming's face, and he said coldly: "The commander came to Yongdu this time just to fulfill his filial piety?"
Yu Chichong said: "The Empress Dowager has been as kind to me as a mountain. Although I traveled day and night, I was still a step too late. I couldn't see the Empress Dowager for the last time. I really feel sorry for her."
Xue Daoming said: "Because of your filial piety, I authorize you to go to the mausoleum of the Empress Dowager and guard her."
Yuchi Chong couldn't help but be surprised. Is Xue Daoming planning to approve his request to resign? Logically speaking, this is not the case? The Black Hu people are just suspending their attack on northern Xinjiang, and will not stop their troops and truce.
Was Xue Daoming offended by his own attitude, or did he deliberately follow his own words to irritate Xue Lingjun? However, Xue Daoming did not make his words too clear. He did not say that he agreed to Yu Chichong's request to resign, nor did he say anything
Let him go to the mausoleum of the Empress Dowager and guard the mausoleum for how long.
He didn't say anything, so of course Yuchi Chong didn't ask any more questions. He knelt down respectfully and said, "Thank you Lord for your kindness!"
Xue Daoming didn't say much, and waved his sleeves and said, "Just step back!"
The fact that Yu Chichong was allowed to go to the mausoleum of Empress Dowager Chiang to observe mourning soon spread throughout the government and the public. To Xue Daoming's surprise, the first person to come to inquire about this matter was his uncle, the Minister of Civil Affairs, Dong Bingtai. Ever since the funeral of his mother, Dong Bingtai had complained of illness.
Recuperating at home, everyone saw that he was looking for excuses to distance himself from the emperor as much as possible, so as not to be misunderstood by Li Chenzhou about their relationship and suffer retaliation. In fact, after Li Chenzhou and the eldest princess Xue Lingjun joined forces to take over the power of Dayong, most of the courtiers
They all did this. However, Xue Daoming's approach to his uncle was the most chilling. The reason why the Dong family has today's status is all because of the mother. Over the years, the mother has worked hard in the palace to please her father for nothing more than
The purpose of wanting to ascend the throne of Dayong is to enable the Dong family to have a stable position in Dayong and enjoy prosperity and wealth from generation to generation. During her mother's lifetime, the Dong family enjoyed all the benefits that her mother brought to their family, but after her mother's death
After that, the Dong family refused to work with him to tide over the difficulties. How could Xue Daoming not feel sad?
Although he was disgusted with Dong Bingtai in his heart, Xue Daoming still received him in the inner palace. He chose to receive Dong Bingtai in his own palace, firstly because the environment here was relatively secretive, and secondly, it could also show his favor for his uncle.
Even though Dong Bingtai refused to do his best for himself, his love for him remained unchanged.
After seeing the ceremony, Dong Bingtai said straight to the point: "I heard that the emperor asked Yuchi to rush to the Empress Dowager to guard the mausoleum? I wonder if this is true?"
Xue Daoming nodded and said: "Yes, it is true. Yuchi came all the way from Northern Xinjiang just to fulfill his filial piety in front of the Empress Dowager. Unfortunately, he was delayed on the way and did not have the chance to see the Empress Dowager for the last time.
, so he asked me to observe mourning in front of the mausoleum of the Empress Dowager for three years to fulfill his filial piety. I thought of his painstaking efforts, and since he was originally the adopted son of the Empress Dowager, it was natural for him to guard the mausoleum.
So I agreed to give him this opportunity."
Dong Bingtai couldn't help but became anxious after hearing what he said. He raised his hands and admonished: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible!"
"Why not? Do you think Yu Chichong's status is not suitable for guarding the mausoleum?"
Dong Bingtai said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, Northern Xinjiang cannot do without Yuchi Chong, not to mention three years, even three months. Although the war in Northern Xinjiang has entered a winter break, it is only temporary. Once the ice and snow melt,
The Black Hu cavalry are bound to make a comeback, not to mention that Yonglan Pass has now fallen into their hands. They have the advantage of Yonglan Pass. Even during the winter break, they are constantly dispatching troops from the country, waiting for the start of the spring battle.
Your Majesty, at this critical moment, allowing the lieutenant to rush to guard the mausoleum is tantamount to abandoning your martial arts skills. This must not be done..."
Xue Daoming looked at Dong Bingtai coldly and said: "My uncle's words are wrong. What does it mean to abolish one's martial arts? Does it mean that I, Dayong, have no one else available except Yu Chichong?"
Dong Bingtai said: "Your Majesty, that's not what I meant. It's just that Marshal Yuchi has been fighting with the Black Hu people for many years and has accumulated countless practical experience. Moreover, he has a high prestige in the hearts of the soldiers in northern Xinjiang. It is not wise to change the commander before the war is over."
Lift..."
Xue Daoming looked at Dong Bingtai suddenly, his eyes were gloomy and cold, which made Dong Bingtai tremble in his heart. In his memory, this nephew had never looked at him with such eyes. Dong Bingtai had been an official for many years, because the Dong family and the royal family
Due to the special relationship, he knew very well what was going on inside and outside the court. This palace change was by no means as simple as the death of a few people on the surface. On the surface, the imperial power of Dayong was still in the hands of the Xue family, but behind the scenes it had already
Being controlled by Li Chenzhou, he had already seen Xue Daoming's anxiety and unwillingness. As Xue Daoming's biological uncle, how could he not feel sad for Xue Daoming's situation, but the reality was cruel. Li Chenzhou and Xue Lingjun joined forces to forcefully
At present, no one in Dayong can compete with the two of them.
Xue Daoming squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: "Am I not wise enough?"
Dong Bingtai secretly sighed that the power of the emperor was unpredictable. What he said just now was not considered carefully, and he accidentally offended the emperor who had just ascended the throne. He fell to his knees on the ground with a plop and trembled: "Your Majesty, even if I have the courage to do so,
I dare not accuse Your Majesty. I made a mistake and was rude. Please punish Your Majesty."
Xue Daoming sneered and said: "Why should you be afraid? You are my uncle. Even if you make any mistakes, I will not punish you seriously for the sake of my mother."
Dong Bingtai was frightened when he heard this. Xue Daoming was obviously dissatisfied with himself! For a while, his forehead was covered with cold sweat.
Xue Daoming looked down at Dong Bingtai and deliberately made him kneel for a while before saying calmly: "Get up, there is no reason for an uncle to kneel down to his nephew."
Dong Bingtai said: "There are only monarchs and ministers here."
Xue Daoming sighed and said: "Monarch? Maybe you are the only one in Dayong who regards me as the king of a country." He waved his hand, and the resentment that had been accumulated in his heart for many days was finally reduced a bit.
Only then did Dong Bingtai dare to stand up and carefully accompany him. He would not dare to say anything casually no matter what.
Xue Daoming said: "I have many generals in Dayong, and Yuchi Chong is not the only general. He came under the banner of mourning. As the marshal of Dayong's army and the adopted son of the Empress Dowager, he didn't even know he was mine.
To share the worries, the first thing he proposed after meeting me was to resign. This is simply making things difficult for me! Do you think there is really no one in my hands? Do you think he can't do it if I leave him?" He paused and turned to Dong Bingtai and said: "More
What’s so annoying is that the first person he went to see after he came back was the eldest princess!”
Dong Bingtai finally understood why Xue Daoming was so angry. It seemed that today's anger was not all directed at him. He said softly: "Your Majesty, calm down. After this incident, most of the civil and military ministers in the DPRK and China are in panic. Yuchi
Chong is not exempt from vulgarity. I don’t think he has the courage to make things difficult for Your Majesty. The reason why he went to see the eldest princess first was to find out the situation in the imperial city. After all, he is the adopted son of the Empress Dowager and the adopted brother of the eldest princess. He went first
It makes sense to see her."
Xue Daoming said nothing, and quietly watched Dong Bingtai waiting for him to follow.
Dong Bingtai looked around with some guilt.
Xue Daoming said: "You don't have to be afraid. I have sent out all the palace people before you came here. I can't trust any of them."
Dong Bingtai relaxed a little and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the situation at hand still needs to be decided before taking action. You must not act on impulse."
Xue Daoming said: "Should I endure it? How long should I endure it? Do I have to stand by and watch as the traitor plots to seize my country, Yongjiang Mountain step by step? Do you want me to live in this world in silence like you?"
Dong Bingtai's old face heated up, and he sighed: "It's not just a day that they plotted the power of the Yong Dynasty. This matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface. What happened that night in Ci'en Garden was clearly planned by someone behind the scenes. According to his established plan
Step by step, everyone is introduced into the situation. Your Majesty sees everything that happens in Ci'en Garden with your own eyes, but does your Majesty know what happens outside?"
Xue Daoming's eyes lit up. Ever since the palace incident happened that night, Dong Bingtai had never confessed his feelings in front of him. Now it seemed that his uncle must have had some difficulties.
Dong Bingtai said: "Everyone knows what your Majesty is thinking. The Dong family has been blessed by the emperor for generations. What's the point of sacrificing all their lives for the emperor? However, the situation is forcing us to do something before the time is ripe.
Actions will not only fail to reverse the overall situation, but will alarm the enemy, and may even lead to a total loss. It is not regrettable for the death of a minister, but it cannot delay the emperor's grand ambitions. Your Majesty, what you are fighting for is not loyalty, but what you are fighting for is what the previous emperors left behind.
Fighting for the country, the country, and the country is the great cause of Dayong. Any personal grudges and hatreds must be put aside in the face of the overall situation. Bearing humiliation and bearing the burden is by no means resigned. Under the current situation, the tougher His Majesty is, the easier it is to arouse their vigilance.
Would you even have any intention of being harmful to His Majesty?"
Xue Daoming said with anger: "I'm not afraid of anything? Even if I die, I will not be willing to be manipulated like the traitor puppet Li Chenzhou!"
With tears in his eyes, Dong Bingtai knelt down in front of Xue Daoming again: "Your Majesty, have you ever thought about, if something happens to you, whose hands will this Great Yongjiang Mountain fall into? Who will maintain the century-old foundation that the late emperors have worked hard to create?
