Nightwatcher

In autumn, the wind is strong, whistling and rolling over the Bagua Taiwan.

Wang Shoufu's body seemed to be shaken by the wind.

After a long time, he opened his mouth, and a hoarse voice came out of his throat: "He is also involved in the case of King Huai's massacre, right..."

The supervisor didn't respond, and his silence meant acquiescence.

The face of this old man who was over half a century old turned pale little by little, and his eyes were ashen.

"You, why never stop?" Wang Shoufu's voice was hoarse.

"This country belongs to him, doesn't it?" the supervisor asked with a smile.

Wang Shoufu was speechless, and there was deep incomprehension and confusion in his eyes. It was just because the country belonged to that person that it was even more incomprehensible and incomprehensible.

Before stepping into the Star Observatory, before this conversation, Wang Shoufu was still skeptical about his guess.

Jian Zheng then added: "But this country belongs to the common people."

After saying this, he stopped talking.

Wang Shoufu walked to the edge of the gossip table and looked towards the direction of the palace, with grief, anger, confusion, sadness and disappointment in his eyes.

Your Majesty, why rebel? !

Wang Shoufu bowed again, but this time he didn't ask, but turned and left.

The seventh floor of the Star Observation Building.

In the bedroom, Xu Qi'an lay half dead beside the bed, while a magician in white was changing his dressing.

Song Qing watched with a group of white-clothed warlocks who admired Mr. Xu.

"Ah, this, the injury is so serious."

"The injury is so serious, even if it is cured, the root cause of the disease will remain."

"Why don't we change Mr. Xu's body, I think it will be very interesting."

"Then, leave this body for Senior Brother Song to do bioalchemy experiments?"

"Young Master Xu has been obsessed with alchemy all his life, so he must be willing to devote himself to alchemy."

The warlocks in white whispered to each other.

Are you devils? ! Li Miaozhen's eyes widened, and she almost wanted to chase away people with her sword.

Song Qing pressed his hands to stop the noise of the juniors, and said angrily: "Nonsense, how can you use Mr. Xu's body for experiments. We must at least ask his opinion, this is a basic courtesy."

"Go! Go! Go!"

Li Miaozhen spat and drove away these annoying warlocks.

"None of the supervisor's apprentices is normal."

She complained to Chu Caiwei at the table.

Chu Caiwei nodded sympathetically when she heard the words: "Among the brothers and sisters passed down by the teacher, I am the smartest and most normal."

Dare to ask the girl, how can I be confident? Li Miaozhen glanced at her.

royal palace.

In the magnificent palace, the old eunuch vividly reported the rumors in the market.

"In the marketplace, the deeds of Xu Qi'an, that bastard, are being eulogized. Some say that he killed 100,000 enemies, some say 150,000, some say 200,000, and some even say that he killed 500,000 elite soldiers. "

The old eunuch's voice was soft: "How can you say that people's words are terrible, don't care about good things and bad things, if there are too many rumors, it will change. But although Xu Qi'an is hateful and can be killed, it is not completely useless."

Emperor Yuan Jing glanced at the big companion who was hiding his joy, and said without expression:

"Call me Yuan Xiong and Qin Yuandao."

The old eunuch knew how to read words and expressions, and when he saw that His Majesty seemed unhappy, he stepped back tactfully.

Emperor Yuan Jing's face twitched violently, took a deep breath, and suppressed the overwhelming anger in his chest.

The Witch God Sect was so ineffective, 80,000 elite soldiers were killed by a boy, and even two main generals were killed by him one after another.

If you can't slaughter the three states of Xiang, Jing and Henan, you can't wipe out Dafeng's luck and ruin his good deeds.

"Wei Yuan, Wei Yuan, it seems that you are destined to leave a bad name after your death!"

Emperor Yuan Jing muttered to himself with a gloomy expression.

Half an hour later, the old eunuch came in to reply: "Your Majesty, Qin Yuandao and Yuan Xiong are waiting outside."

Emperor Yuan Jing nodded: "Let Qin Yuandao come in first."

"yes!"

The old eunuch retreated, and after a while, he led Qin Yuandao, the servant of the Ministry of war, into the room.

"You did very well!"

Emperor Yuan Jing sat behind the big table covered with yellow silk, looking at Qin Yuandao below.

He didn't say what it was, but the monarch and his ministers knew it well.

Emperor Yuan Jing continued: "Cabinet scholars are the pillars of the country. I have investigated for a long time and think that Qin Aiqing is competent."

"Your Majesty's absurd praise, minister, I'm ashamed to take it."

Emperor Yuan Jing waved his hand and said: "Qin Aiqing don't want to refuse, when Wei Yuan's matter is settled, the situation in the court should change."

Qin Yuandao bowed deeply: "Eat the king's salary, and take care of the king's worries. Sharing the worries for your majesty is the duty of a courtier."

Emperor Yuan Jing nodded in satisfaction: "You step back."

Turning to look at the old eunuch, he said, "Let Yuan Xiong come in to see me."

Soon, Yuan Xiong entered the imperial study.

Emperor Yuan Jing's face was no longer soft, and with a cold face, he said lightly:

"It is said that the way to be an official is not to be for the country, for the king, or for the people, but for the four words "harmony with the light and the same dust". Yuan Youdu, the censor, is well versed in this way."

Yuan Xiong was shocked, fell to his knees, and shouted: "I am guilty!"

Emperor Yuan Jing snorted coldly: "Oh? What crime do you have, why don't you tell me about it."

Yuan Xiong has experienced in the officialdom for many years, and he is well versed in the truth that being with the king is like being with a tiger. He said with great sincerity and fear: "Failing to share your majesty's worries is the biggest crime for me."

Only then did Emperor Yuan Jing calm down, and said:

"Now that Wei Yuan died in battle in Jingshan City, the head altar of the Sorcerer's Cult, the Dageng cannot be without a leader. One person is needed to control the Dageng and the imperial censor. I originally wanted Yuan Aiqing."

Yuan Xiong could almost hear his heart beating wildly, his excitement was surging, but his surface was still calm, without revealing anything, he bowed and said:

"My humble minister, I'm determined to be His Majesty's heart."

Emperor Yuan Jing took advantage of the situation and said, "What does Yuan Aiqing think about the Northeast War?"

Yuan Xiong said loudly: "Please make it clear, Your Majesty!"

The next day, the court meeting was held as usual.

For the past three days, the imperial court has been actively discussing the aftermath, but all the officials know well that the real highlight has not yet begun.

This battle called aiding the monsters and attacking the Witch God Cult must be qualitative.

Only after it has been determined can it be announced to the world and give an explanation to the world. The historian must also know how to write, whether it is praise or criticism.

Yuan Jing has been dragging on, and some veterans in the officialdom with keen minds have figured out something in the past few days.

Your Majesty is waiting for someone to make a different sound.

It's just that this is a taboo thing after all, and those who bear the brunt of it will definitely be stigmatized.

Which civil servant does not cherish his feathers?

This matter is different from ordinary party disputes. If you mess up, you will be branded as a traitor in minutes, and then you will be liquidated, demoted or dismissed, and then you will have to write it down in the history books.

Before dawn, the princes entered through the side door of the Meridian Gate one by one, crossed the Jinshui Bridge, and entered the Jinluan Hall amidst the oscillating bells.

Rows of lacquered dragon candles illuminate the resplendent and resplendent hall.

The princes entered the hall, and after waiting for a quarter of an hour, Emperor Yuan Jing came slowly in a yellow robe.

The monarchs and ministers discussed post-war matters, and the Minister of the Household Department came out and said:

"Your Majesty, the issue of compensation should not be delayed any longer. Please give an explanation to the people of the world and the families of the fallen soldiers as soon as possible."

This time, Emperor Yuan Jing didn't avoid the topic, looked down at the princes in the court, and said slowly: "How do you love me?"

The censor Zhang Xingying came out and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei captured the main altar of the Witch God Sect and slaughtered Jingshan City, setting a precedent that has never been seen in the Central Plains Dynasty. I beseech Your Majesty to make Duke Wei the first-class Duke of Wei, with the posthumous posthumous title of Zhongwu."

This is definitely the highest honor after Emperor Wuzong.

First-class Wei Guogong is the highest title.

Zhongwu is the highest posthumous title of a general.

After all, Wei Yuan was not a scholar with an imperial examination background, and he had no fame, otherwise, Zhang Xingying dared to ask for the posthumous title of "Wenzheng".

The princes in the court looked at each other in blank dismay, and it was rare that they did not refute, including the former political enemies.

In the past, the civil servants would definitely jump out and slap them in the face collectively.

But now, there's no need.

First of all, Wei Yuan's achievements are enough to match these honors. Secondly, when a person dies like a lamp being extinguished, so what about giving him a posthumous name, wouldn't it just show the magnanimity of these officials who are orthodox scholars.

Officials of the Wei Party came out one after another and echoed Zhang Xingying.

Emperor Yuan Jing remained silent, and glanced at Yuan Xiong, the censor of the right capital. The latter understood, came out, and said loudly:

"It's nonsense, Zhang Xingying and others are talking nonsense, Your Majesty, you must not be fooled by this corrupt minister."

There was a small uproar in the hall, and the princes looked back tactically, thinking what the hell is this guy going to do?

Emperor Yuan Jing was also very unhappy, frowned and said:

"Why did Yuan Aiqing say that? Wei Yuan is my great god of the army. He contributed to the society and sacrificed his life for the country. Before he was alive, he was my confidant. It is right to pursue the title of knighthood."

"His Majesty!"

Yuan Xiong shouted, and said, "Wei Yuan is not a pity to die. He is a reckless man who harms the country and the people, not a hero."

"Asshole!"

Liu Hong, the censor of Zuodu, was furious.

He is Wei Yuan's confidant, and like the Minister of War, he is the backbone of the Wei Party, and Zhang Xingying is his subordinate.

Snapped!

Liu Hong's angry reprimand was exchanged for louder whips from the old eunuch, and the reprimand: "No noise."

With someone backing him up, Yuan Xiong didn't panic at all. He turned a deaf ear to the indifferent, hostile or joking eyes of the princes, and said emotionally:

"That's right, Wei Yuan did capture the main altar of the Sorcerer's Cult, setting a precedent in history. Based on this alone, Wei Yuan's crimes are hard to write down."

Zhang Xingying narrowed his eyes and said with a sneer:

"Is it a crime to capture the main altar of the Witch God Sect? Your Majesty, Yuan Xiong colluded with the Witch God Sect and treasoned the country. Please behead this dog."

Yuan Xiong didn't hesitate at all, and hummed:

"The purpose of the army's expedition is to aid the monsters and stop the witch god's ambition to annex the northern border. But, everyone, look at what Wei Yuan did? He led the army to Jingshan City, the head of the witch god religion, and caused me to pay more than 80,000 yuan. The soldiers buried their bones in a foreign land.

"Wei Yuan was clearly seeking for his own selfishness, greedy for success, and thus causing such a heavy loss. Your Majesty, there are more than 80,000 soldiers, some of them have parents to support, and others have children to support.

"Just because of Wei Yuan's greed for meritorious service, the soldiers died in battle in a foreign land. How can such a person who has brought disaster to the country and the people be conferred a title? How can he be given the posthumous title of Zhongwu?"

Qian Qingshu of Wang Dang came out to refute:

"Yuan Xiong, don't talk nonsense here and confuse the crowd. If you want to help the Yaomans and make the Sorcerer Sect withdraw its troops, is there a better way than capturing the main altar? After Wei Yuan captured the main altar, Jingguo immediately withdrew its troops. This is the last good proof.

"Furthermore, in battle on the battlefield, casualties are unavoidable. It is the first time to capture the main altar of the Witch God Sect. How can you allow you to slander it?"

Yuan Xiong let out a "huh": "Slander? There are many ways to force Jinguo to withdraw its troops. Is it more difficult to capture Yan Kingdom than to capture Jingshan City? Is it harder to capture the capital of Yasukuni than to capture Jingshan City?

"Wei Yuan is a master in the art of war, so he is not ignorant of these principles, but he chose Jingshan City, and in the end, almost the entire army of 100,000 troops was wiped out, and only more than 10,000 people fled back.

"Why? Didn't Wei Yuan just want to set a precedent in history and leave a name in history?"

The princes in the hall started discussing again, whispering to each other.

Is there any truth to what Yuan Xiong said?

some.

The purpose of this expedition is to contain Yasukuni and force it to retreat. Wei Yuan only needs to attack the disabled country of Yan, besiege the city, and then attack the disabled country of Kang, can Yasukuni withdraw its troops?

Wei Yuan has already done what he has already done, the troops will come to the capital of the Yan Kingdom, and then they will be able to surround the points and fight for aid.

Or, wouldn't it be better to surprise Yasukuni directly?

But he chose to attack Jingshan City, and finally died together with the main altar of the Witch God Sect. Although this was the first of its kind in history, it also ruined the army.

Most of the 18,000 remnants were withdrawn from Yan Kingdom, and less than 5,000 soldiers survived the battle of Jingshan City.

If it were said that Wei Yuan did not have the idea of ​​greedy for meritorious deeds, everyone present would not believe it.

Seeing that the fire was almost ready, Qin Yuandao, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, came out and said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, I feel that what Yuan Yushi said is very true. Wei Yuan's greedy and aggressive advances not only ruined an army of 80,000, but even provoked revenge from the Witch God Sect. If Xu Qi'an happened to be at Yuyang Pass in Xiangzhou at that time, I am afraid that this At that time, Xiangzhou had been turned into wasteland, and the people were massacred and retaliated, repeating the tragedy of forty years ago."

This. The faces of the officials of the Wei Party changed slightly.

Qin Yuandao actually used this incident to criticize Wei Gong, and this is indeed true, which cannot be refuted.

Once Yuyang Pass fell and the people of Xiangzhou suffered revenge and massacres, there would be no credit for Duke Wei's actions.

Wang Shoufu frowned, and felt a strange feeling in his heart, this time the coalition forces of Yankang and Kangyang attacked Yuyang Pass, it was simply laying the groundwork for His Majesty's contribution to strangling Wei Yuan.

Just for a posthumous name, not enough, there must be hidden secrets behind it. Or, strangling Wei Yuan's exploits is just one of the goals. Wang Shoufu's heart sank, and he came out and said:

"To be honest, I have met Xu Qi'an, and he told me that the reason why he went to Yuyang Pass was entrusted by Wei Yuan. Wei Yuan knew that the Witch God Sect would definitely retaliate, so he held back."

pretty!

Zhang Xingying and the others' eyes lit up.

Qin Yuandao used Xu Qi'an's merits to criticize Wei Gong, and Wang Shoufu's move was equivalent to drawing salary from the bottom of the pot.

This is something that cannot be verified, because regardless of whether it is true or not, Xu Qi'an will definitely stand by Duke Wei.

Older gingers are more spicy.

Yuan Xiong retorted: "Since the revenge of the Witch God Cult has been counted, why didn't you notify the court, but instead entrusted a grassroots in the field? Could it be that Mr. Shoufu treats His Majesty as a three-year-old child and fools it at will?"

Yuan Xiong and Qin Yuandao's "minions" echoed one after another, supporting the views of the Youdu censor.

The three parties quarreled like hell.

At this time, a clan king stepped out, choked up and said:

"Your Majesty, Wei Yuan is greedy for meritorious deeds, so that I have suffered heavy losses in Dafeng. Even Yaoman, I have not suffered as much as my Dafeng. Is this helping Yaoman? This is self-defeating. Jingshan City certainly fell. , but how can I win so much?

"I'm afraid Yaoman is happy at this time, but they are reaping the benefits of fishing. If they invade the border of Chuzhou again next year, what should they do?"

The meaning of this county king is very simple. Although Jingshan City has been captured, Dafeng has lost strategically.

Damn Wei Yuan!

Several honorable clan relatives came out to support Qin Yuandao, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Yuan Xiong, Yushi of Youdu.

"alright!"

Emperor Yuan Jing showed a sad look, and said in a deep voice: "Wei Yuan is my confidant, and he has been with me for more than 20 years. He died for the country, and I am deeply saddened. Let's discuss this matter tomorrow."

He immediately got up and strode away.

With his back to Zhu Gong, the corners of Emperor Yuan Jing's mouth slowly curled up.

He is laughing.

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