The General Is As Urgent As Law

-Xue Mansion in Xiangcheng, the capital of King Xuande in the 17th year of Xuande-

In the blink of an eye, the winter is over, the snow in Xiangcheng has already melted, and people have not felt the warmth of spring, but the winter jasmine has bloomed in the new green leaves, signaling the arrival of early spring.

This is one of the best mansions in the city. It was awarded to Xue Changfeng by the emperor when he came to the throne, in order to commemorate his great help with his father in the royal family dispute.In the following years, every time Xue Changfeng won a battle, a few rare objects were added to the house, either the tributes from foreign countries or the emperor's beloved gadgets.The house is only big, and it has been accumulated year after year, and the furnishings inside and out are all luxurious.

But it is less popular.

Xue Changfeng was away fighting for four seasons, and Xue Ziqin followed.He never married in his life, so this house became like an inn, and he would only stay for a day or two when he was called back to the court.

It has been nearly ten days since Xue Changfeng was recalled to court, the armor on his body has not been removed, it seems that after many years of fighting, he has long forgotten what it is like to wear ordinary coarse linen clothes or brocade clothes.

The servants in the house were terrified.

The great general seldom came back, and so did the young general. The house was always under the care of the butler, and there were a few servants who cleaned it every day, so that when the second general came back, he could live comfortably.Now that the general is back, he spends all day looking at the newly blooming flowers in the yard, and the servants rarely come into contact with him, and even dare not look at the general for a long time, for fear of being punished if he is not careful.In addition, the general would go out for a while every day, often at the beginning of the crescent moon, he would not ask anyone to follow him, as if he went out for a walk, and then came back.

The housekeeper's surname is Zhang, and he was also a hero under Xue Changfeng's command when he was young. Later, he was seriously injured. It is to take care of the rest of the world.

"General, Your Majesty... sent someone to summon you." Steward Zhang hurried in from the door, Xue Changfeng glanced at the door, and saw a eunuch coming in as expected.

The eunuch saluted respectfully, called out, handed over the imperial edict in his hand to Xue Changfeng, and left.

"General, change your clothes." Zhang Butler said.Xue Changfeng finally recovered his thoughts from the newly opened flowers, looked at the edict in his hand, and said coldly: "No need, prepare the horse."

"Why don't the generals go there in a sedan chair?"

"Prepare the horse." Xue Changfeng said it again, with a tone that could not be refused. Butler Zhang nodded and went to prepare immediately.

Although Xue Changfeng is said to be Xue Ziqin's father, he is actually an adoptive father.This is not a secret, everyone knows it.Just from the fact that Xue Changfeng never married, it can be known that Xue Ziqin is not his own.His father and son have very different personalities. Xue Ziqin's irascibility and mischief are all on the bright side, just as his kindness and informality are also on the bright side.Xue Changfeng is completely different. He has fought for many years and stood in the court for many years. He has long been indifferent to emotions. Only people like Zhang Butler who have followed him for many years will know that Xue Changfeng is more irritable than Xue Ziqin.

He rode his horse and walked on the streets of Xiangcheng, unhurriedly, as if admiring the surrounding scenery.There were only two accompanying guards beside him, who followed behind the horse.

From Xue Mansion to the royal residence, Xuanyang Palace, is a straight road.Hundreds of years ago, when Xuan Guo established his capital in Xiangcheng, he built Xiangcheng into a square shape, and Xuanyang Palace was in the center.Xue Changfeng was on the horse, looking around. He hadn't been to Xiangcheng for a long time, but nothing seemed to change.

As we walked, we saw the most famous kiln in Xiangcheng, Yanluo Pavilion.He pulled the rein unconsciously, and the horse stopped obediently. Xue Changfeng was just a few steps away from Yanluo Pavilion, looking at Yanluo Pavilion.

In that beautiful building, in the blue sky and daylight, the girl stood on the watchtower under the plaque on the second floor, teasing and playing with the silk scarf in her hand, sparing no effort to attract guests.

He watched, a little dazed.

After a few breaths, Xue Changfeng rode his horse forward again, heading towards Xuanyang Palace.

In front of the Yizheng Hall, Xue Changfeng walked up the long steps alone, and walked to the front of the hall. The vermilion door was closed tightly. The two father-in-laws immediately stepped forward to salute when they saw Xue Changfeng. One of them turned to announce, while the other bowed and piled With a flattering smile on his face, he said to Xue Ziqin: "Please also ask the general to unload his weapons."

Xue Changfeng didn't even bother to look at the little eunuch, he didn't look sideways, faced the main entrance, and said coldly: "Since the previous dynasty, this general has never unloaded his weapon, please trouble your father-in-law to figure it out, don't leave me indiscriminately." precedent."

He didn't say any bad words, but the coercion made the little eunuch afraid to speak again.The eunuch who reported it happened to come out, and he knew that he would stay in the palace longer depending on his age. He happened to hear Xue Changfeng's words, and when he came out, he scolded the little eunuch: "General Xue has never had such a thing since the first emperor was here." Rules, what nonsense are you talking about, you are making General Xue angry." After he finished speaking, he immediately greeted Xue Changfeng with a smile, looked at Xue Changfeng, and said respectfully: "Don't be surprised, General Xue, Your Majesty invites you to go in to discuss matters."

Xue Changfeng didn't care anymore, and strode into the hall.

"Sir, Xue Changfeng, see Your Majesty."

There were already many people standing in the hall, the emperor was sitting on a high seat, Xue Changfeng was wearing armor, so there was no need to salute, but just knelt down on one knee.Seeing this scene, the emperor couldn't help but frowned.It has been eight or nine days since Xue Changfeng was recalled. It stands to reason that he must have changed his armor into court clothes and came to see him again, but now Xue Changfeng is still wearing his armor, saying that he didn't do it on purpose, I'm afraid no one will believe it.

He was unhappy in his heart, and it was not easy to make trouble on his face.The emperor raised his big hand and said, "General Xue, please get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xue Changfeng stood up and saw people standing on both sides.There are not many people, but there are also many.The left minister Shangxu and the right minister Yuanzhi both stood on the right, and on the left stood Xue Changfeng's deadly enemy, Wei Yuanting.

Seeing Xue Changfeng acting like this, Wei Yuanting smiled indifferently: "Long time no see, General Xue, don't come here to be safe."

"Brother Laowei remembers."

Although Wei Yuanting was nearly fifty years old, he looked young and looked only in his early thirties. Xue Changfeng had always disliked his cunning and cunning appearance, especially his smile, which hidden many knives.

Before Xue Changfeng came, the emperor had already discussed with the three courtiers for a long time. Now that Xue Changfeng came, he was afraid that he didn't want to say any more, so he waved his hand at Shang Xu: "Let Prime Minister Zuo explain the current situation to General Xue."

Hearing this, Shang Xu cupped his hands and bowed, then turned to Xue Changfeng and said, "Your Master is planning to occupy Hanzhou City in Hanzhou. I don't know what strategy General Xue used?"

Xue Changfeng shook his head: "I never ask when a dog fights, I only look at the result."

Wei Yuanting's malicious smile appeared again, and he rushed ahead of Shang Xu to explain Xue Changfeng's confusion: "He led people into the city quietly, set fire to kill people, and wanted to make a name for himself so that he could enter the city openly, but instead he was attacked behind the scenes. Son, General Xue doesn’t know either?”

Seeing that the atmosphere was not good, Shang Xu quickly continued: "My son's plan is very good, but I am afraid that he will be tricked by others, so he will miss and be attacked. Fortunately, he won. He is now stationed in Hanzhou City, but..."

Shang Xu has always been a peaceful faction. He is very clear about the disputes between the few people in front of the hall. As the elder of the two dynasties, he is unwilling to see courtiers have personal grievances and harm the country and the people. But where there are people, disputes are inevitable. This made Shang Xu very distressed.

Xue Changfeng knew about Xue Ziqin's garrison in Hanzhou City.Xue Ziqin once sent someone back to report, and it was he who agreed with Xue Ziqin to "don't ask about the means, but about the result", but he didn't ask about the details. Only now did he know that Xue Ziqin did not win a complete victory, but a hard fight.

Wei Yuanting took up the conversation again: "But Wuqu and Suiguo joined hands and invaded Qinguan when Xue Ziqin occupied Hanzhou City. General Xue didn't know about it?" His tone was clearly asking for responsibility.

On the surface, Xue Ziqin seized the opportunity to capture Hanzhou, but now the situation is clear. In fact, Xue Ziqin was completely plotted by others. The enemy's expectation that Hanzhou was captured was to take advantage With this opportunity, Xue Ziqin's name of aggression has been confirmed, so that he can unite with the border tribes to fight against aggression.

The struggle between Xue Changfeng and Wei Yuanting has been deeply rooted for a long time, and he knew Wei Yuanting's intention of accountability, not only didn't answer, but asked instead: "As far as I know, Qinzhou should be under the jurisdiction of Brother Wei, right? Can't stop it?"

Among the three generals of the Xuan Kingdom, two of them were present. Xue Changfeng was in charge of the northern border city, while Wei Yuanting was in charge of the two prefectures of Shang and Chongqing.

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel, the emperor remained silent, but Shang Xu was in a hurry: "You two generals, now is not the time to be held accountable!"

Right Prime Minister Yuanzhi at the side glanced at Xue Changfeng, and said calmly, "The Left Prime Minister is right. No matter who's fault caused the current situation, the matter of Qin Guan must be resolved first."

Among this group of people, Yuanzhi is still young, but he is vigorous and resolute in his actions, and he is very sacred.He went on to say: "With General Wei in charge, it is impossible for Qinguan to be occupied, but the bad thing is that we are defenseless. General Wei is still arranging matters in Yuzhou. Qinguan was suddenly attacked and caught off guard. Within reason."

Xue Changfeng couldn't bear the two literati's words, so he simply made it clear: "That means we can only call Qin Chuan back. I don't think it's worth arguing about such trivial matters."

Wei Yuanting sneered, but turned to the emperor sideways, the emperor didn't know his expression, he only heard him say: "What do you think General Xue thinks?"

"The matter is that the dog didn't think well, so let my northern army solve it, okay?" Xue Changfeng bowed and bowed to the emperor at the last question.

Right now, Wei Yuanting just wants to put all the blame on him, if he continues to emphasize who is right and who is wrong, then he is shirking responsibility, and I am afraid that it will not do well in the eyes of the emperor.

As soon as this remark came out, the emperor's expression relaxed a lot, and he quickly motioned him to stand up: "That would be the best."

Wei Yuanting immediately followed suit: "Then our Shangzhou army will stick to the defense line and wait for General Xue's support."

Not long after, no better solution could be discussed, and everyone left the Yizheng Hall.Wei Yuanting and Xue Changfeng went out one after the other, followed by Shang Xu and Yuan Zhi.

Wei Yuanting smiled and said, "General Xue really has a good son."

"It's ridiculous."

"General Xue returned to the capital this time, but stopped at Yanluo Pavilion again?"

When Xue Changfeng heard this, his face was not happy, and he didn't answer.

Seeing what he said, Wei Yuanting was in a good mood and laughed out loud: "If my Xuan Guo soldiers know that General Dingbei is still so infatuated, then it's really..."

"Brother Wei, when it comes to being infatuated, aren't we in the same boat?"

Wei Yuanting's expression immediately turned cold. Xue Changfeng didn't think it was enough, and asked again: "Speaking of which, has Brother Wei's eldest son grown up recently? If the son of the dignified General Wei can't lead troops to fight, it's really... With exactly the same sentence pattern, Xue Changfeng turned Wei Yuanting back.

Wei Yuanting left with a livid face.

Xue Changfeng was walking outside the gate of the imperial palace. Wei Yuanting and Shang Xu had already left. Seeing no one around, Yuan Zhi walked quickly to Xue Changfeng and whispered: "General, there is something wrong with this matter."

"I guess it is, but I didn't expect Wei Yuanting to take the country's major affairs in order to pull me down."

"Your Majesty's health is getting worse day by day, so no one is in a hurry." Yuan Zhi said, and looked around again, afraid that someone would listen to the wall, and looked very cautious, "Ziqin will suffer this time, the general should think about it." It's better to protect yourself, after all, the general in the palace shared weal and woe."

"I know." Xue Changfeng said, looked at the sky, thought for a moment, and then said, "Wei Yuanting has that ineffective son, he is destined to be no match for me."

"I sent someone to inquire quietly. The First Prince got close to Wei Yuanting. It's not certain that he did it. Maybe it was Wu Qu's excuse, but..."

"but?"

"However, Wei Yuanting's ability, you and I both know that Wuqu and Suiguo can enter Qinguan, and he probably turned a blind eye to give it a chance. It will take time for the northern army to come here. If there are heavy losses here, it will I'm afraid the account will fall on the general."

"What method did Wei Yuanting use to convince the emperor that he can't beat him?"

"General, you are not as good as him in this. Everyone wants to make contributions, but if you show weakness appropriately, you will be more flattering in front of the emperor." Yuan Zhi said, taking a deep look at Xue Changfeng.

The meaning is very clear, and there is no need to say more.

Xue Changfeng nodded: "The loss has already been eaten, just make up for it."