After exhausting myself to death

At this time, Xie Zhifei, who had been regarded as a guest by the Jin State General, sneezed twice.

Affected by the troubled times, people at that time had fully seen the ability of scholars to make great changes. No matter what they thought in their hearts, military commanders at least respected the scholars on the surface.

Who wouldn’t want to have a great military division in the army who can strategize and win decisively from thousands of miles away?

The general quickly asked with concern: "Mr. Xie, are you okay?"

Xie Zhifei shook his head and said with a smile: "Maybe someone is talking about me."

It should be that Nan Huaijin didn't hide it, but the young master discovered it.

Oh yes, now it's time to address him as your majesty. I hope your majesty won't be too angry. His body can't bear to be angry.

Xie Zhifei knew that even if he didn't come, the final victory would definitely belong to them, but that would take too long.

He asked Imperial Physician He. Even though Imperial Physician He didn't say it directly, he could tell that His Majesty's body might not be able to last long - he would have to conquer a vast territory for His Majesty in the shortest possible time.

When it comes to people's livelihood, he is not as good as Zhou Yan; when it comes to official administration, he is not as good as Nan Huaijin. But he was the most suitable person for this matter. Xie Zhifei thought humbly, who could tell him to be good at everything?

The general expressed polite concern, and then got to the point, "Mr. Xie, Mocheng has been lost."

Xie Zhifei took a slow sip of tea and asked calmly: "Why?"

"I predicted that Yuwen's army would come from the northwest. Is it wrong?"

The general couldn't help but sit more obediently, and muttered: "No."

"I said that Mocheng is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Yuwen Mountain will definitely block the grain transportation route and adopt a siege strategy for the city. Is it wrong?"

The general coughed lightly and said with a slightly red face: "No."

Xie Zhifei chuckled, "That's strange for me. I'd like to ask the general to wait for work and ambush the grain transport army on the road they must pass. First wipe out the vanguard troops and then take advantage of the situation to go around to the rear. Not only can the danger of Mocheng be solved, but also the enemy can be forced to retreat." Yuwen's army retreated... I really don't know how Mocheng was lost. "

The general was a little more impatient: "I didn't know that those bandits who were responsible for the ambush were all trash. With such sufficient preparations, the enemy was in the open and I was in the dark, and they were still defeated. Sir, those who escaped are still alive." It’s a shame to say that Yuwen’s army is well prepared. Not only is it not tired, but it is on the contrary ready for battle.”

Xie Zhifei pondered for a moment: "The bandits must not have been incompetent if they were able to cause such a big turmoil in the Jin Kingdom. In this way, the matter becomes very clear. General, either the bandits had other motives and did not try their best, or someone leaked it. The military deployment allows Yuwen's army to be prepared. "

The army of Yan State is like duckweed without roots and is forced to rely on Jin State. But if you are not of my race, its mentality will be different. If there is such a person who leaked military aircraft, the most likely person is Yan Guo.

The general was thoughtful.

Xie Zhifei lowered his head and poured himself another cup of tea. "The bandits are bandits after all. They don't abide by military discipline and are difficult to command. This time they are captured in large numbers and may cause riots. The general needs to make preparations in advance."

As expected, he still hated Zhou He more than Yan Guo.

The general looked serious: "Thank you sir for your advice."

Xie Zhifei smiled.

How can someone who betrayed His Majesty escape unscathed? There must be a price to pay.

*

"Ah."

Shen Minghuan sneered again, "Xie Zi is helping you seduce King Dun, and you help him sneak away to Jin State. You two are very brave. I really underestimated you before."

Nan Huaijin knelt down obediently. He argued with some confidence: "It's not a collusion, nor an escape... I know that I am guilty, and please punish me."

Shen Minghuan looked at him expressionlessly: "I am very angry, so I decided to let you stay here for two more days."

Nan Huaijin found Shen Minghuan to be very cute when he wanted to punish someone but he would seriously give his reasons. Even when Shen Wei beat him half to death, he would not even give a reason.

He wanted to laugh, but didn't dare, so he had to lower his head and pretend to be regretful about his mistake.

Shen Minghuan opened the door and walked out angrily, "I will ask someone to deliver the official work. Don't think you can be lazy."

What kind of punishment is this? Nan Huaijin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She bowed to his back and saluted: "I obey the order."

Shen Minghuan probably didn't ask anyone to evacuate the tables, chairs, snacks, etc. It was clearly still the same cell. Now that Nan Huaijin looked at it, he no longer felt as depressed as when he first entered.

He sat down on the chair and could still vaguely hear Shen Minghuan's voice telling the clerk from behind the corner: "Get a few more oil lamps. The dungeon is dark. Don't let him burn his eyes."

Nan Huaijin finally couldn't help it and laughed softly.

Shen Minghuan gave instructions and walked out. A figure came out of the cell next to Nan Huaijin and followed him.

The visitor bowed in shame: "Your Majesty, I am stupid."

Shen Minghuan glanced at him, with a proud smile that was as proud as his own: "Chen Yushi, you heard everything, right? Can you relax now?"

Chen Yushi always felt that Nan Huaijin was overly pampered, which was not the way to serve as a minister. He always wanted to find an opportunity to remind him, but accidentally discovered that the other party was trying to win over courtiers.

At first, Chen Yushi only thought that Nan Huaijin wanted to form a clique for personal gain. Due to various reasons, he did not tell Shen Minghuan immediately. He just wanted to persuade Nan Huaijin to stop before he made a big mistake. How could he expect that the other party would actively invite him to join Dunwang first? camp.

This is treason! Chen Yushi was heartbroken and immediately went to the palace to report to Shen Minghuan.

Later, Shen Minghuan also explained to him that Nan Huaijin's so-called wooing of courtiers was just to eliminate all unrest factors, and Chen Yushi's excessive concern may have been misunderstood by him as flattery and clique for personal gain.

Time was running out, and Nan Huaijin didn't have time to make any further judgments, so he made a simple and low-level test with King Dun.

Nan Huaijin's initial plan was definitely not like this. He would definitely want to wait until he had finished everything before telling Shen Minghuan, so that he would not put Shen Minghuan in any danger.

It's just that there was a misunderstanding on both sides, which caused Shen Minghuan to guess in advance that this would lead to something extremely dangerous in Nan Huaijin's eyes, like him personally going to the scene to arrest people.

However, Chen Yushi did not believe Shen Minghuan's explanation. He only felt that Nan Huaijin was too insidious and cunning to make up such a reason to deceive the king.

Shen Minghuan had no choice but to arrange for him to eavesdrop.

How could Nan Huaijin say such servile words? That man wanted to reveal his sincerity to every word Shen Minghuan said.

Shen Minghuan sighed softly, "Chen Aiqing, I have just returned to China not long ago. I know nothing about the court, and there are not many people I can trust. Zizheng, Huaijin, and after that, you. You are the most important person for me in this court." I hope you can work together and not doubt each other."

Shen Minghuan patted his shoulder: "I can trust Huaijin without hesitation today, and I will also trust you, Aiqing, without hesitation in the future."

Chen Yushi immediately leaned over and made a big salute: "I have little moral character and little talent. I am willing to die for your majesty."

"I don't need you to die." Shen Minghuan helped him up, "Such a wise minister and talented person are rare in the world. If you love me, you must live well, don't imitate Huai Jin."

He paused, "If I am no longer here in the future, you can rest assured to trust Huaijin. I can assure you that Huaijin will never betray me."

There was a moment of trance when he said it, as if many years ago, he had said so firmly to Xiaolou - Xiaobai will not betray me.

It can be seen that it is difficult to know what will happen in the past. Once things and people change, no one knows what will happen in the future.

But most of the time, people don't care about the future.

So he smiled, added a name, and repeated: "Zizheng and Huaijin will never betray me."

Chen Yushi didn't know that the "no more" in Shen Minghuan's words meant saying goodbye to the world completely. He thought it was just describing a situation like this when this person was not present, so he was moved without any burden: "I obey the order!"

From today on, he is His Majesty’s trusted confidant! The same treatment as Xie Zhifei and Nan Huaijin!

*

"Have you heard? King Dun was given poisonous wine, and the Zhao family, Qian family, and Sun family were sentenced to confiscate their homes and be exiled. It is said that those positions above the court today were captured by His Majesty on the spot because they conspired to rebel. "

"Have you not seen that the in-laws of those adults are afraid to speak? Apart from the crime of treason, what else can scare them like this?"

After the morning court, the familiar courtiers gathered together and sighed.

Shen Minghuan's imperial edict only stated that they had committed a major crime, but did not specify the reasons or provide any evidence.

Originally, this was an act of disloyalty and would definitely be punished by someone in court. However, everyone who knew a little bit about it had an indignant look on their faces, looking like a treacherous official who said "Your Majesty is kind".

The petty officials didn't realize it, so they had no choice but to learn to remain silent.

"I heard that Mr. Nan was also involved in this matter, but His Majesty was reluctant to kill him, so he just put him in jail."

"Really? Your Majesty is too kind to him, right?"

"But that's not what I heard. It is said that Mr. Nan made great contributions. The fact that he was able to take down the rebels so easily this time is all due to Mr. Nan."

"Then why is Mr. Nan still imprisoned? Your information is not accurate, right?"

"Nonsense. If Mr. Nan was really involved, how could His Majesty be reluctant to part with it? Your Majesty is not a foolish king. Besides, although Mr. Nan was imprisoned, Your Majesty had people take all official duties to him in the dungeon. Doesn't this look like punishment? ?”

"That's right. Even if he lives in prison, he can still control us."

"Then what exactly is going on? Mr. Nan likes to live in that kind of place?"

Everyone looked at each other and turned away with complex expressions.

It is true that big people have some strange habits.

At this time, King Dun, who had been renamed Shen Gu, was standing in front of Shen Minghuan wearing a mask.

He asked in disbelief: "Are you really willing to let me go to the border to lead troops on an expedition?"

Shen Minghuan hugged Wei Qiu and stretched out his hand to feel the pulse of Imperial Physician He, "You agreed that I would not announce your crime to the public and leave you a posthumous name, and you would fight for me. Now, the emperor wants to regret it?"

King Dun's eyes widened: "Of course I won't go back on my word, but you, you really want me to lead the army and give me military power? Aren't you afraid that I will rebel again?"

"You can try."

Shen Minghuan glanced at him casually: "Uncle, you were unable to succeed despite having royal status before. Now that Shen Gu is dead, you are just the promoted general Shen Gu. Rebellion? Look at who the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty listen to."

King Dun: "..."

Although, he felt that the name Shen Minghuan changed for him was a bit arbitrary.