It would be normal for Duke Cheng to return to Beijing to report on his duties. However, while summoning Duke Cheng back to Beijing and sending a new northern general, this meant that Duke Cheng would be transferred.
Being transferred away, doesn't that mean that we are taking away military power?
The emperor was still dissatisfied with Duke Cheng's rebellion and finally wanted to punish him.
Even though there was dissatisfaction in the past, he did not dare to touch Duke Cheng because he was concerned about the stability of the North. Now that he has negotiated peace with the Jin people and the two countries have ceased war and made peace, Duke Cheng can finally make a move.
Besides, the person who came to take over was Uncle Qinghe.
Qinghe Bo was a general who was not inferior to Duke Cheng, and he even became famous earlier than Duke Cheng.
When Cheng Guogong was still a young general, Qinghebo had won many victories against the Jin people and was famous. However, corruption later led to a mutiny, leading to the defeat of Majiahe. The late emperor was furious and wanted to kill Qinghebo. Thanks to
The officials would plead for mercy before they were convicted and made meritorious deeds. They were transferred from the north to the south to quell the bandits.
It was precisely in this way that Qinghebo left the Northland, and Zhushan, the Duke of Chengguo, began to rise to prominence and eventually became famous.
Of course, Qinghe Bo did not just stay silent. He was invincible in suppressing rebellions and bandits in the south. He was finally freed from his sins and served as the envoy to Huaixi. Later, he was named Qinghe Bo by the late emperor.
For a military general, it was extremely powerful to obtain this title, but it happened that Zhu Shan was also promoted to the title that year, and was granted the title of Duke Cheng.
He was nearly ten years younger than Qinghe Bo, and became famous later than Qinghe Bo, but his final title was higher than Qinghe Bo, which made many people dissatisfied with Qinghe Bo.
But there is no way around it. Compared with suppressing bandits and quelling chaos, gold thieves are more important in the eyes of the emperor. Those who can resist gold thieves and make them frightened are the most powerful ones.
From then on, Qinghebo retired to Huaixi and began to take care of his old age until the prince died of illness and the late emperor passed away. King Qi ascended the throne as the new emperor. The pirates along the coast were serious. The new emperor asked Qinghebo to come out. Qinghebo defeated the pirates and returned to the throne.
Take control of the military.
Now not only has he regained military power, but he has also come to the Northland again.
Ten years ago, Qinghebo was transferred from the north, and Duke Cheng was appointed as a general.
Ten years later, Duke Cheng was to be transferred from the north, and Uncle Qinghe returned to his post as general.
Isn’t this just ten years in Hedong and ten years in Hexi, and the situation is changing?
There was silence in the hall.
"My lord," a general couldn't help but said, looking a little anxious, "What should we do?"
That's what it's like to be a military general. Only when you have soldiers do you have power. If you resign and don't have soldiers, you're like a toothless tiger.
If he really returned to the capital like this, wouldn't Duke Cheng Guo be at the mercy of the emperor?
Although there were some flickering glances in the hall towards Duke Cheng Guo, most of them were concerned and anxious.
As the saying goes, once the emperor and his courtiers are in charge, Qinghe Bo must use his own troops, and many of them must be cleaned up.
Secondly, they also knew somewhat about Qinghe Bo's character. He was greedy for money, happy with success, and arbitrary and harsh. Otherwise, the mutiny would not have happened.
Cheng Guogong looked gentle, as if hearing the news didn't matter.
"Since it is the emperor's order, then just wait." He said, "Let's not leave now. Let's wait for the imperial decree here in Dingzhou."
Now that he has said this, it is hard for others to talk, and they are not in the mood to talk now. Let's wait to find out more information before discussing.
The officers and generals all bowed their heads in agreement and watched Duke Cheng Guo go out.
"Don't worry, Duke Cheng Guo will definitely find a way." A general comforted everyone and said, "The one who least wants to leave and cannot leave is Duke Cheng Guo."
Yes, it would not be a good thing to go back. Everyone knows it, and Duke Cheng Guo knows it even better.
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"This must be Huang Cheng's good deed!"
When Cheng Guogong walked into the back house, he heard Zhu Zan slamming the table and shouting.
He walked into the room, and Zhu Zan, who was sitting in front of the table, quickly stood up and called daddy.
"You also know the news?" Cheng Guogong said warmly.
Not only did he know the news, but he also knew it in more detail. Zhu Zan glanced at Miss Jun who was standing aside.
"I know the news, and it's not bad news," she said.
Zhu Zan snorted.
"What's not bad news?" he said.
Miss Jun glanced at him.
"Zan'er, listen to Miss Jun." Duke Cheng Guo said.
Zhu Zan glared and was about to say something, but when Duke Cheng Guo's gentle gaze swept over him, he turned his head and stopped talking.
"The emperor does not want to punish you." Miss Jun continued, looking at the urgent letter sent by Fang Chengyu on the table, "but he wants to reward you."
What a reward….
Duke Cheng Guo smiled gently.
"After the emperor received the news of your return, the emperor shed tears of joy." Miss Jun continued, "He praised the Duke for his bravery and thanked God for having such a talented general like you, saying that this is a blessing for the great Zhou Dynasty.
A blessing for all people.”
"Your Majesty is still like that." Duke Cheng Guo suddenly said.
Miss Jun paused for a moment.
So, what is it like?
Is he kind, compassionate, and prone to crying, or is he just putting on a show and pretending to be affectionate?
In the eyes of Duke Cheng, what is the emperor like?
What did he think of the emperor?
Does he know how his father died?
Miss Jun's hands clenched.
There was a moment of silence in the room.
"Miss Jun, don't worry." Duke Cheng Guo looked at the woman's lowered eyes and thought she was worried, "Your Majesty wants to reward our soldiers, right?"
Miss Jun nodded.
"Yes, the dead will be rewarded for caressing the injured, and all the generals will be rewarded." She said, "My lord, you will go to the capital to parade around and praise your merits. The prince will welcome you personally. The emperor will also summon you at the gate of the imperial city and those who have meritorious service."
Every general."
She looked at Cheng Guogong.
“….We look forward to our triumphant return and appreciate this.”
He even knew what was written in the imperial edict, which is not something ordinary people can do.
This Miss Jun is neither an official nor a regent. She can actually get this kind of information. Her hands and eyes can be considered to be astounding.
However, a woman who can do such things in the North is certainly not an ordinary person.
Duke Cheng Guo smiled slightly.
"This is truly a great gift from God," he said.
Yes, God's grace is great, and the emperor is benevolent and righteous. If Duke Cheng Guo does not obey, he will be ignorant, disloyal, unjust, and arrogant.
"So this is not good news." Zhu Zan said, "No benefit is ever obtained in vain."
Miss Jun sighed softly.
"Yes." She said, "My lord, you can't go back."
So what about his status as the Duke of the country, and what about the God of Northern War? This emperor with a human face and a beast heart, the best thing he can do is to attack his own people.
"Your injury is very serious." She continued, "You are not suitable for traveling long distances."
She could announce her identity as Jun Jiuling. As a miracle doctor, the people would not question what she said, and the emperor would not be able to refute it.
Zhu Zan nodded busy at the side.
"Dad, yes." He said, pointing at Miss Jun, "She is very good at pretending to be mysterious."
Duke Cheng Guo glanced at him.
"Don't say anything inappropriate." He said gently.
Despite his warm voice, Zhu Zan still blushed instantly.
Is this reprimanding him? Growing up, his father has never reprimanded him! Even for this woman, and in front of this woman.
Because of the grace of saving his life, did he ignore his son?
Seeing Zhu Zan's face turn red and showing a shy and aggrieved expression like a little girl, Miss Jun almost laughed and raised her eyebrows at Zhu Zan.
Zhu Zan noticed it and glared at her fiercely.
Duke Cheng Guo smiled slightly when he saw the little actions of these two people.
"Nothing in this world is free," he said, "but ours is not free."
Zhu Zan frowned.
"Dad." He shouted again.
Duke Cheng Guo shook his head at him.
"Besides, I also want to go to the capital." He said, looking towards the south outside the door, his gentle face gradually became calm, "I want to see it with my own eyes, His Majesty the Emperor."
Go and see His Majesty the Emperor with your own eyes.
What do you see about him?
There was nothing strange about this, but Miss Jun felt inexplicably confused.
Look at His Majesty the Emperor, why does he insist on negotiating peace?
Look at how His Majesty the Emperor will treat his loyal ministers and good generals?
Let's see if His Majesty the Emperor is a benevolent and wise king, or a cruel and foolish king?
Does he want to see this? Or is he just casually talking and looking around.