step by step

Since the founding of the dynasty, Zarut in the grassland has had friendly exchanges with the Central Plains.It's just that the barbarians change their masters frequently, and the current ruler is an ambitious hero.He often interfered with the border of the Central Plains many times on the grounds of trivial matters.Not long after Situ Lieyu ascended the throne, news came that Suzhou had been captured.

All of a sudden, the court was indignant, General Zuo Wei Chilin volunteered to invite Ying, vowing not to stop the rebellion and refuse to return to the court.The Yuchi family has always been good at fighting, and General Yuchi Lin has made countless military exploits. Even though he is middle-aged, he is still imposing, brave and mighty.

And General Yuchilin and Situ Liefeng's uncle, this time the general returned triumphantly, the emperor specially ordered Situ Liefeng, king of Northern Xinjiang, to come and greet him together.

On the day of returning to the court, the imperial guards stood inside and outside the city gate.Everyone first watched the smoke and dust for a long time, and felt the ground shaking under their feet.From a distance, I saw more than a thousand sergeants coming with several horses.Gradually approaching, the leader is General Yuchilin.Situ Lieyu saw the flags fluttering and flying in the wind, and the word Yuchi became clearer and clearer, so he set off for the city.Seeing the emperor coming down, Situ Liefeng got off his horse and stood behind him.All of a sudden, the drums and trumpets sounded together, and the music shook the sky. From time to time, Yuchi Lin was already approaching the city.

When he saw Situ Lieyu, he jumped off his horse, bowed to the emperor on one knee, and said, "Your Majesty, Chen Wei Chilin." He was wearing armor, and there was no need to kneel down to worship him, so Situ Lieyu hurriedly stretched out his hand to lift him up, Said: "General Yuchi, please get up. The general has worked hard and made great achievements. I am here to welcome the general." Gu Silin hurriedly thanked the emperor for his kindness, and saluted the king of Beijiang.Situ Liefeng returned the salute and said with a smile: "Why does General Yuchi do this, you can kill me."

At the hour of Chen, the drums and music sounded together, and the celebration banquet officially began.Everyone changed into ordinary clothes, and Yu Chilin only wore the purple robe of an ordinary military officer.The emperor raised his glass and said with a smile: "Your Majesty Yuchi has worked so hard, I respect you alone." Yuchilin took the wine cup with both hands, bowed to the emperor and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." When everyone saw the emperor, they drank one cup at a time. For a time, the hall was full of joy.Singing meritorious deeds, reciting poems and composing Fu, the sound became one piece.

When the palace banquet arrived at Haishi, the sky was quietly filled with stars outside the hall.Although Yu Chilin has a bit of alcohol tolerance, he is also a little confused at this time.Seeing this, the emperor ordered Situ Liefeng to help his uncle to rest in the side hall.

The servants took off the general's shoes and socks, and went down to prepare sober stones and decoction.Yu Chilin took Situ Liefeng's hand, and the drunkenness just now disappeared: "My lord!" Situ Liefeng turned his head and called softly, "Uncle." Yuchilin sat up, nodded, and looked at his face carefully. Dressed up, there was a moment of sadness and joy, "I heard that the queen mother put you in prison?"

"It's just that someone shouted "stop the thief." His eyes sank.

"The situation in the court is still uncertain, the prince can stay out of it now. It's just the woman sent by the emperor..."

"Uncle even heard about it in the army, a little girl is nothing to worry about." Situ Liefeng said this in a much softer tone.

"Okay, now that I have returned to the court as a teacher, I can also help the prince in the court."

"Healing the water hurts the flesh, and the wind is biting to the bone. Uncle takes care of himself. It doesn't matter if the temple is higher than me."

"My lord! Have you forgotten the death of the Yuchi family? Forgot how the Zhang family made things difficult?"

"I've never forgotten." Situ Liefeng's eyes shone with a sharp cold light.

Chapter 36: The Hero and the Sinner

Not long after General Yuchilin returned to Beijing, the impeachment papers of the officials were piled up on the emperor's case table in twos and threes.Although the law system of this dynasty, officials can hear rumors and criticize others, regardless of whether the evidence is true or not, the court will not add crimes.It's just that the impeachment this time actually involved General Yuchi who had just returned in triumph, and Situ Liefeng, the king of northern Xinjiang who lived in the ancient temple.

The emperor did not make a clear statement to the public, but there was another memorial stating that although there is no evidence in the investigation, the country should not be arbitrarily doubted, and the border affairs should not be left alone. I hope His Majesty will make a decision soon.

It was the morning of the court, and the Empress Dowager came to the main hall in person, and sat upright on the court hall with her face covered by a bead curtain.The king of Northern Xinjiang was also called into the palace early and waited for a long time.I saw Situ Lieyu walking up to the main hall under the guidance of Father Fuchen. The bright yellow robe was embroidered with the pattern of a sea dragon. Slightly raised, her pupils as black as black jade shone with a gentle brilliance, and her handsome face reflected the morning sun.

"My lord, there is a book to play." An officer stepped forward, erected the elephant wat on his chest, and bowed respectfully to the ground.

"Zunzuo." Situ Lieyu slightly parted his vermilion lips, and glanced at the empress dowager on the back right from the corner of his eye.

"General Zuo, Yu Chilin delayed the military plane, postponed the March incident to May, lost thousands of troops, despised the holy grace, took credit and pride, ignored the overall situation, should be punished rather than rewarded."

"Bold, a good general of our dynasty, how can you wait here to point out and criticize." Situ Lieyu slammed the case.

All the officials knelt down one after another, and the court was full of silence. Occasionally, a few old officials tilted their heads, made eye contact with the colleagues next to them, and whispered.

"Go on." The Empress Dowager Zhang spoke from behind the bead curtain, and the officer bowed again, "In the battle of Suzhou, our army seized the upper hand, and the Holy Majesty ordered to pursue the victory, but General Yuchi delayed for more than half a month, deliberately looking for an opportunity to The enemy is panting. Even in the later battles, our side lost tens of thousands of troops. Although we have returned in triumph, we still need to decide whether to reward or punish Your Majesty and Empress."

"Your Majesty! General Yuchi has done a lot of hard work, and I really don't want to admit this crime." Situ Liefeng stepped forward to defend.

Yu Chilin's eyes were expressionless, he had seen too many decisive killings after being on the battlefield for a long time, and his calloused hands were stained with too much human blood.Unrestrained and unrestrained, he looked at this small official with contempt, such a cowardly villain was afraid that he could kill him with one hand.But this is the court, not outside the border, he stood bowed, waiting for the emperor's fate.

"Come on, drag the speaker down." Situ Lieyu said.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty is clearly aware." The officer was still struggling at the end.

"Emperor, I want Aijia to say that there are no groundless rumors in this world. False statements must be found out, which is good for the general and the emperor. It's just... before the matter is found out, the general has to be wronged Stay at the mansion temporarily."

Ah!Yuchilin chuckled in his heart, stepped forward and knelt down and said, "The old minister obeys the Queen Mother's order."

"Don't worry, the general. Gu will definitely investigate this rumor to the bottom. Who are the young people who want to tarnish the general's wisdom? Gu will definitely be severely punished."

This is clearly house arrest!Situ Liefeng felt aggrieved. The queen mother seemed to be a middleman, but in fact she had already made the final decision and acquiesced in the general's punishment.This makes how the people of the world view General Yuchi. "Your Majesty! What is the general's crime? Take Suzhou, secure the frontiers, kill alien thieves, and quell the rebellion. The general's white hair conscripts his husband and tears, so don't let the hearts of the people in the world be chilled."

"King of Beijiang, General Yuchi is your uncle. You can understand your uncle's eagerness to mourn your family. Don't let your personal emotions disturb the court. The emperor will naturally decide whether to reward or punish."

Situ Lieyu's face was livid, and the surrounding air was icy cold, "Everything will be done according to the Queen Mother's instructions."