Long live the general

On the fourth day of March, there was a strong wind.

Four armies set out from Chang'an City. Forty thousand people dressed in black armor and horses lined up neatly, swept across the land like black clouds, making people daunting.

The Xihe cavalry set off last. He glanced at the direction he had come from under the city wall. Emperor Dayue stood on the city wall, his wide sleeves being blown by the strong wind.

Huo Yi raised his head and looked at him. At that moment, he saw the strong expectation and desire in Zhou Zhenyan's eyes.

This battle is of great significance to Dayue and Xinhuang.

If they lose, the Xiongnu will become more powerful and unscrupulous.Zhou Zhenyan's political prestige will also fall from the altar, the initiative will once again be held in the hands of the peace ministers, and the people will lose confidence in fighting the Huns.

Huo Yi issued a military order, and Zhou Zhenyan also suppressed everything.

After watching the Fourth Army leave, Zhou Zhenyan still stood on the city wall for a long time, looking far away, as if he wanted to see the desolate desert in the north.

In the land where Dai Viet is located, since the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, every dynasty and people have to face disasters and wars.

There are steep mountains, turbulent rivers, bottomless valleys, dangerous and mysterious dense forests... This is not an ideal paradise where you can harvest by sowing seeds. Surrounded by powerful enemies, people who grew up here People build the backbone of a nation with blood and sweat.

The initial territory may be just a few mountains and rivers. After continuous dispersion and convergence, they explore the surrounding world, climb higher mountains, explore wider rivers, and go to more distant roads.In the process, they also saw other countries, other tribes and peoples, and then there was negotiation, trade or war.

Zhou Zhen read history, know? How did this land become? Vast, ancient? How did the wise king protect and educate the people, and how did the people take root here?The past, present, and future are a clear picture in his eyes.

He was sober.

The history I have read is the past reality, and the present self will also be history in the future.

Zhou Zhenzhen turned around and left, he still had a lot of things to do.

The military ration case, sponsored by Ting Wei and Zhao Cheng, set off a storm in Chang'an City.

At the initial stage of the investigation, Zhao Cheng followed the list given by Zhang Laiqian and asked them one by one.This process was not smooth, some people lied a lot, some people avoided talking about it, and the progress was extremely slow.

There was a man named Yao Quan, who took a small official position under Da Sinong. His father was Lang Zhongling, who was in charge of the palace guards of Ziwei Palace.

Zhao Cheng came to investigate, but Yao Quan stood at the door, refusing to cooperate, and even sent out servants to beat Zhao Cheng out.

Relying on his father's influence, Yao Quan ran rampant in Chang'an City with many noble children. He was a son who could watch people order food. He said with a smile: "What kind of person are you? You have your turn in Chang'an City." What do you say? Those people say? Your punishment is harsh and ruthless. I think it’s nothing more than that. Let me tell you, Mr. Tingwei Shi, if you want to do business in Chang’an, you have to ask? Ask? Our opinion first.”

Even if he is just a small official under the Agricultural Department, the Yao family has been operating in Chang'an for a hundred years, and the tree has deep roots and involves the entire Chang'an city's profit network. Zhao Cheng, who has nothing behind him, is not worth mentioning in his eyes.

Zhao Cheng stood up, wiped off the mud and bloodstains on his body, and left without saying a word.

In the afternoon of that day, he surrounded Yao's mansion with an army of 200 soldiers from the Northern Army, dragged Yao Quan out, threw him on the street, and asked him for clues about the military rations.Yao Quan was angry and did not answer, Zhao Cheng beheaded him in the street.

As soon as this incident happened, Chang'an City was sensationalized.

Zhao Cheng killed someone on the street, and many people saw it.Yao Quan's gang of foxes and dogs came after hearing the news, and they brought their own servants to confront the Northern Army.Someone went to report to the official, and Ting Wei personally led troops out to fetch the man, escorted Zhao Cheng and sent him to prison.

Ting Wei was ecstatic in his heart, and was about to convict him for killing officials without authorization, and then let the two censors write a document, ready to play it to the emperor, accusing Zhao Cheng of abusing his power and wanton killing.

However, what he didn't expect was that the emperor himself brought Zhao Cheng out of prison.

Just outside the prison, the emperor received two memorials accusing Zhao Cheng, and asked him: "I asked you to investigate the military ration case, why did you kill people in the street?"

Zhao Cheng replied calmly: "Army and rations are of great importance. Your Majesty asked me to investigate the truth. I am wholeheartedly trying to eradicate cunning people for Mingjun. Even if you face high-ranking officials and nobles, you are not afraid. The only thing I am afraid of is losing your majesty's trust." , Live up to His Majesty’s expectations. Yao Quanquan is an official of the court, and he was involved in this matter. He actually obstructed the progress of the case. He is not against the minister, but against His Majesty. He deliberately hindered the Northern Expedition plan, and he was a traitor.”

Zhou Zhenxi clapped his palms and laughed loudly: "The case of military rations, I can trust you now."

Ting Wei was present and listened, his legs went limp on the spot.

Zhou Zhenxie let Zhao Cheng go, and also Ting Wei, he said: "Zhao Cheng killed people in the street, the influence is bad, Ting Wei is also acting according to the law, but the current situation is special, Zhao Cheng is doing things for me, so he is doing his duty, Don't let him have worries."

Ting Wei was frightened. What does the emperor mean? During the investigation, Zhao Cheng can use any means.

He took a sneak peek at Zhao Cheng, who was still expressionless, his eyes were dark and his face was as thin as paper, except for a little redness on his lips that looked like blood—Ting Weishi knew? How much power did His Majesty give him? .

This matter was not over yet, Yao Quan's father, Lang Zhongling, knelt down in front of the emperor's palace, weeping bitterly, begging the emperor to uphold justice for his son?

Zhou Zhenyan looked at him thoughtfully: "Yao Quan intends to obstruct the investigation, he is a traitor, you are his father, don't you think this matter has nothing to do with you?"

Lang Zhongling suddenly fell into an ice cellar.

Zhou Zhenxie ordered someone to take him down and imprison him.

After this incident, no one stopped Zhao Cheng from investigating the case.

half a month later.

In the prime minister's mansion, Wang Bi's younger brother knelt in the hall, and said with a pale face, "Brother, only you can save me!"

Wang Bi frowned, and his heart was clenched by a bad premonition: "What happened? What happened...is it related to the military ration case?"

This younger brother is ignorant and has no ambitions. Wang Bi gave him a post in the capital, managing the country's finances under Da Si Nong, which is a good position with real power and benefits. However, in this position, Wang Bi Yuan also failed to achieve results that satisfied Wang Bi.

As far as Wang Yuan is concerned, Zhang Laiqian is very strict in his work, and it is difficult to get any lucrative water.He felt in his heart that, as the younger brother of the prime minister, he was subservient to a child, and he was very dissatisfied with the position of the Du Nei Ling.In addition, his son, Wang Keming, admired his uncle more than himself, which created some gaps in Wang Yuan's heart.

If I was the prime minister instead of Wang Bi...

He can't help but think like this, he never thinks his ability? What's the problem?

But now that something happened, he could only ask his brother for help.

Wang Yuan nodded slowly: "I've already taken care of it, no matter what, I can't find out that Ting Weishi, and finally find a few scapegoats... But he is too powerful, and he will find me soon superior……"

"Brother, you must help me." Wang Yuan took a few steps on his knees, hugged Wang Chengxiang's leg, and cried out: "You only have me as a younger brother, brother, just look at it? For your nephew's sake... "

Wang Bi's whole body was stiff, and when a basin of cold water was poured on him, he couldn't move his mind and was almost suffocated.

"You did this?"

"Yes."

"Why?" Wang Bi couldn't help asking? Where did he get the courage?

Wang Yuan looked at him anxiously and said, "I just want to save some food. There is waterlogging in Wuchang County and locusts in the south. Food prices will inevitably rise..."

"Short-sighted!" Wang Bi kicked him away, and said out of breath, "You fucking dare to steal military rations, but I don't even dare! Idiot, is the Wang family short of that money?!"

Wang Yuan vomited blood, lying on the ground unable to get up, endured the pain and said: "I am also thinking about the Wang family..."

"You fucking want to destroy the Wang family!" Wang Bi wished he could kill the younger brother on the spot. He picked up the sword used for decoration on the wall, pulled out the blade, and walked towards Wang Yuan.

"Brother, I'm your only younger brother!" Wang Yuan knelt on the ground with tears and snot all over his face: "My sister is dead? We are the only brothers in the Wang family."

Wang Bi suddenly froze.

Seeing that intercession was useful, Wang Yuan quickly said, "As long as you don't let that Zhao Cheng know about it, that's fine, brother, help me get rid of that Zhao Cheng..."

Stupid, Zhao Cheng is now standing behind the emperor, half a month of investigation, dozens of people were executed in court, the emperor didn't say anything? What, how to deal with him.

Wang Bi looked at this younger brother coldly, stupid and impulsive, ignorant but full of greed.

Stealing and exchanging military rations is suspected of rebellion, which is a serious crime to punish the whole family. If Wang Yuan is personally sent to the court officer's office, or killed on the spot, it may be able to make up for it. After all, he really doesn't know about this matter...

Thinking of this, Wang Bi slowly raised the sword in his hand.

Wang Yuan and Wang Keming, who became more and more daring, were connived by him, and he had to solve this mistake.

There was a flash of cold light, and there was a sound of ding, and the arrow that flew swiftly knocked down the sword in Wang Bi's hand.

Wang Bi staggered twice and fell backwards.

Zhao Cheng walked in from the gate of the courtyard with the Northern Army. Behind him was a Jin Wu who was slowly retracting his bow.

"Prime Minister, kill relatives with righteousness." The corner of Zhao Cheng's mouth evoked a treacherous smile, which made people shudder: "Come here, escort Wang Chengxiang and Du Nei Ling to the court Wei's office."

Zhao Cheng handled the case very quickly. On the same day, he found the hidden military rations totaling [-] shi in the Wang family's manor, as well as some armor and weapons.With witnesses and physical evidence, Wang Yuan also confessed under heavy pressure, and both Wang family brothers were imprisoned.

When Ting Wei saw that he had really arrested the Prime Minister, he was a little shocked for a moment, and hurriedly stopped Zhao Cheng from convicting him.

"That's Prime Minister Wang!" Ting Wei said: "If he is allowed to come out, will it make things easier for the Ting Wei Department?!"

Zhao Cheng stared at him, showing a bewitching smile: "Master Tingwei, Doctor Yushi and Lord Taiwei are old, what do you think? If the position of Prime Minister becomes vacant, who will be closest to that position?"

Of course it was Ting Wei.

Not long after Prime Minister Wang was imprisoned, he asked to write a letter to the emperor to plead guilty in prison. The power of the Wang family was still there.

Zhao Cheng let those soldiers go out first.

Prime Minister Wang glared angrily: "Children Zhao Cheng, I don't know anything about this matter, so I am innocent! Let me see Your Majesty, the Wang family is the hero who founded the country, how dare you treat me like this...!"

"You can't see His Majesty anymore." Zhao Cheng said softly?

Prime Minister Wang was silent for a moment, then asked: "What do you want? Money? Status? Fame? My Wang family can also give it to you."

Zhao Cheng shook his head: "That's not what I want, Mr. Prime Minister, you are not important to me either."

Prime Minister Wang took a step back and stared at him blankly, feeling scared for the first time.

Zhao Cheng put a glass of wine outside the cage, and said softly: "Prime Minister Wang, please go away with dignity."

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