Chapter 786: Live Blood, Make Another Wish
The hall suddenly became eerily quiet.
The eunuchs were silent and their smiles gradually faded.
The civil servants lowered their heads, not knowing what they were thinking about.
The battle was won.
Jiang Qingzhi must be on his way to triumph with his army at this moment.
This is a road of glory. Wherever the army goes, the streets will be deserted, cheering for the young lord.
The best general in Ming Dynasty!
No one dared to question this title anymore.
But the contribution is too great!
This was a result that no one could have imagined before the war.
Stopping Altan will be a great victory!
No matter how heavy the losses are, as long as we can stop them, we will win!
but!
It turned out to be a big victory.
The total loss of nearly 60,000 troops was enough to cause Altan Khan to suffer serious injuries. In addition, after the defeat in this battle, his prestige was greatly reduced. The first thing he did after returning home was not to sleep on straw and eat bitter food, but to beware of his subordinates' rebellion.
Within three to five years, there will be no more worries in the North.
How will the Taoist reward me for this great achievement?
Duke?
Now that things have come to this, what use is the Duke to the Ming Dynasty's number one general?
It's just a title!
A war that overthrows a nation must be repaid with a city-shattering revenge!
But Jiang Qingzhi not only had great achievements, he was also a leader of the Mohist school, with hundreds of disciples, and was assisted by former Prime Minister Xia Yan and others.
This boy has grown into a mature man!
The emperor’s suspicion is about to come, right?
After an unknown amount of time, the Taoist's voice came. "Everyone go home!"
"Yes." The ministers took their leave.
"Reward all officials with wine and food."
This is what it should be, the whole country celebrates together! First of all, the emperor and his subjects should celebrate together. Guanglu Temple will be busy these days.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The ministers left.
Emperor Jiajing was standing there.
Huang Jin lowered his head nervously, while Zhang Tong was the only one looking at the late autumn sunrise outside without any worries.
Although it was a bit cold, the ray of sunlight that came in was particularly heartwarming.
He thought of that uncle.
The jerky he gave me last time was really delicious!
Is he coming back?
"ridiculous!"
The Taoist's voice came from afar.
……
Taichang Temple.
Li Huan is in the duty room.
Li Huan still maintained the same posture as earlier.
glare!
Just before, someone brought bad news, saying that there was a problem with the former prince's tomb and the inscription on the tombstone had been defaced.
That is Emperor Jiajing’s beloved son!
Who the hell is so bold as to do such a thing?
No, who had nothing better to do than to do this?
No matter how kind and honest Li Huan is, he knows that someone is stabbing him in the back.
The former crown prince's tomb is under the care of a special person. Who could have scribbled on his tombstone without making a sound?
Li Huan was furious and immediately called the officials in charge of the matter. Among them, Liao Liang, the person in charge, was the first to bear the brunt of the responsibility.
But Liao Liang said that the matter had nothing to do with him and he had just taken a leave on the day the incident happened.
You see, I'm not here... Yes, this is my duty, but if I'm not here, at least my guilt will be five points less!
What about the remaining five points?
What about Dao Ye’s anger?
Who will bear that five points of anger?
That must be the beloved Li Sicheng.
This was an unexpected disaster. Li Huan was furious and scolded Liao Liang immediately, but Liao Liang just insisted on taking leave for those few days.
"Go to Zhilu." Liao Liang finally said with a wronged look on his face: "This matter should be reported to the prime minister first."
In the absence of Yan Song, Zhilu should be ruled by Xu Jie, the second assistant. However, everyone knows that Zhilu is still ruled by Yan Shifan, the young cabinet minister.
The conflict between Xu Jie and Jiang Qingzhi is well known. Wouldn't it be walking into a trap if we go to him for help?
Xu Jie doesn't need to worry about anything, just one word: fair!
This matter is the fault of your Taichang Temple. If something happens in Taichang Temple, the first person to be blamed will be you, Li Huan, the actual head of the temple. Am I wrong to say this?
That's right!
Xu Jie followed the trend and no one could find fault with him. When the suggestions for handling the matter were sent to the emperor, even the Taoist priest could not find fault with him.
It has to be said that Liao Liang's methods were very clever.
He raised his head seemingly aggrieved, but he was laughing in his heart.
Before Jiang Qingzhi returned, he first pulled his father-in-law out and pinned him down.
If Jiang Qingzhi suffers a crushing defeat, then this is a precursor and a warm-up for punishing Jiang Qingzhi.
If Jiang Qingzhi stopped Altan, that would be a show of force.
Give him a blow on the head.
Moreover, it was a blow that was impeccable, leaving Jiang Qingzhi speechless with complaints.
After the great defeat, you, Jiang Qingzhi, were as panic-stricken as a rat crossing the street or a dog that had lost its home. How could you have the courage to protect your father-in-law?
Stopping Altan Khan was a great achievement, but it is a shame to not reward such a great achievement. You, Jiang Qingzhi, don't even have time to consider the emperor's fear, so how can you even think of helping your father-in-law?
It would be better if I pulled you down with me.
I have to say, this method is really amazing.
After Liao Jiang learned about this, he realized that he could no longer stay in the Taichang Temple. He would go to the local areas to stay for a few years, and then return as a new elite.
Li Huan glared at him.
Liao Jiang looked aggrieved.
Several officials smiled bitterly.
"There must be some emotional fraud in this matter!" Li Huan insisted.
"I am willing to take the responsibility, but this matter is serious, so I have to report it to the prime minister first!" A proud look flashed in Liao Jiang's eyes.
"Great victory!"
Suddenly there was cheering outside.
Then the door was violently pushed open.
A petty official rushed in and said happily, "Temple Secretary, great victory!"
Li Huan was furious. "What great victory?"
Then he was stunned.
Right now, only the northwest of the Ming Dynasty is experiencing fighting. As for other places... the Japanese pirates in the southeast have been making minor attacks recently. People in Nanjing have said that this is the most peaceful time in the south in the past decade.
So!
It’s the northwest!
Li Huan's heartbeat began to speed up. He clenched his fists and stared at the clerk, "Speak!"
The clerk swallowed his saliva and said, "Chang Wei Bo defeated Altan Khan and reported the victory. He said that Altan Khan's 60,000 troops were killed and captured. Si Cheng, what a great victory!"
This was a happy event for the temple's secretary, and the clerk rushed to report the victory first in order to get a good start. He might even catch the temple's secretary's eye, and promotion and salary increase would be a piece of cake.
But the atmosphere in the room was not right!
"Go!" Li Huan suddenly straightened his back, "Go and see Lord Xu."
Why did Li Huan hold back? It was because the outcome of his son-in-law's battle was uncertain. He didn't want to cause trouble for his son-in-law at this time.
Liao Liang looked at the clerk in astonishment, "Great victory? Didn't they say that there was little hope of stopping them?"
The clerk said, "It was Lu Bu who reported the victory!"
Who dares to falsify the news of victory?
Liao Liang took a deep breath and said, "Yes, I will go there right away."
How dare this guy stand up?
Li Huan sneered and walked out of the duty room first.
Then he stopped.
Cover your forehead!
"A great victory?"
The father-in-law's neural circuit did not transmit this information until this moment.
"Yes, the envoy has just entered the palace." The clerk chased out and said.
Li Huan stood there, watching the officials looking at him.
He couldn't help but blurt out, "I'm not bragging, but Qingzhi, the son-in-law, was..."
What followed was a series of remarks praising the son-in-law.
The officials of the Taichang Temple had long been accustomed to it, but at this moment they felt particularly familiar with it.
"That's what Tera-chan said."
"The temple minister really has a keen eye for heroes!"
Liao Liang was talking in a low voice with an official.
"Don't worry. Jiang Qingzhi is the focus of the whole world right now. It will take him ten days or half a month to return to Beijing. This time is enough for us to get you an official position in the local area.
Furthermore, Jiang Qingzhi returned to Beijing with a great victory, but he was not rewarded for his great achievements, so he has no time to retaliate against you. Don't worry.
Seeing Xu Ge Lao talk less, the less the better... After all, something happened, and Li Sicheng can't escape the blame. The more he talks, the more guilty he seems. "
"I know."
The two of them left the Taichang Temple one after the other.
The autumn wind is blowing hard at this moment, and people dare not look up.
Outside the West Garden, several guards also lowered their heads. Li Huan and the other man approached. Amid the whistling wind, one of the guards raised his head and said, "It's Li Sicheng! Are you here to see His Majesty?"
"Is Lord Xu in Zhilu?" Li Huan asked.
"exist!"
"Okay." Li Huan nodded, "I have something to ask you to see Lord Xu."
The two of them went in one after the other and happened to meet Xu Jie who was about to go to the Ministry of Rites.
"Lord Xu!" Li Huan did not dare to hide the matter and told him everything. Afterwards he had to go to Yongshou Palace to apologize.
Xu Jie glanced at Liao Liang.
Liao Liang sighed, "I am to blame, but I happened to be on leave at home those days..."
I am guilty, but it's not all my fault, right?
People like Xu Jie knew at first glance that Liao Liang was planning to use self-destruction to bring down Li Huan.
he pondered.
"This matter..."
"Someone is coming. He's so arrogant that he rushed directly out of the door!" said the follower behind Xu Jie.
The man wore a bamboo hat and reined in his warhorse in the autumn wind. A guard narrowed his eyes and asked, "Who are you?"
The visitor took off his hat.
"Long...Long Wilbur?"
Xu Jie looked up suddenly.
Li Huan turned around slowly.
Liao Liang's body was stiff...
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, "It's Uncle Ben."
There was a more fiery look in the guard's eyes, which reminded Jiang Qingzhi of the fans who met their idols in the future.
"Please come in, sir."
The messenger who announced the victory galloped all the way, of course, he had to slow down every time he passed a town so that people could read the contents of the notice clearly. But that speed was only a little slower than that of a fast horse announcing victory.
But Jiang Qingzhi, who was supposed to lead the army to victory, arrived in Beijing right after Lu Bu.
Xu Jie was greatly shocked. He knew that many people's wishful thinking had been completely shattered by Jiang Qingzhi's sudden return.
Jiang Qing got off his horse and walked in.
"Father-in-law."
"Qingzhi!" Li Huan's eyes filled with tears. "You...did you know that Tian'er gave birth to a son for you?"
Jiang Qingzhi met the guards sent by Xia Yan on the road. He nodded and said, "I know, you are..."
Li Huan smiled bitterly, told the story, and finally said: "I am afraid there is some abuse in this matter, so please ask Lord Xu to be fair."
Jiang Qingzhi looked at Xu Jie and asked with a half-smile, "Does Lord Xu have anything to say?"
Xu Jie took a deep breath and found that Jiang Qingzhi had a different aura than before he sent troops.
It seems unruly, but also seems free and easy.
"This matter is naturally not my business!"
"Lord Xu!" Liao Liang didn't expect Xu Jie to shrink in front of Jiang Qingzhi.
"Qingzhi, don't worry about this!"
Li Huan said with a smile.
"Ok!"
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, and just when Liao Liang felt relieved, the whip hit his face hard like lightning.
"what!"
Amid screams of pain, Jiang Qingzhi rushed over and kicked Liao Liang to the ground, then started beating him severely!
When he stopped, he smiled and said, "I've been riding so hard all the way, my whole body is sore from riding, I just want to get some blood flowing."
Having said that, he mounted his horse and rode away.
Li Huan felt very happy, but he was worried about the consequences. His son-in-law had run away, and Xu Wei was outside, so he asked, "Mr. Xu, is this a problem?"
Xu Wei knew that Li Huan was worried that Emperor Jiajing would get angry. He pointed at Liao Liang, who was lying on the ground and screaming, and said contemptuously: "Those people are like Xiang Zhuang dancing with a sword, aiming at Pei Gong. Even if the person who did this is the prime minister, the earl can still kick him!"
Everyone looked at Xu Jie.
This statement has a hidden meaning.
Xu Wei, indeed, is a man with a sharp tongue.
Xu Jie looked calm as he slowly walked out of the West Garden.
Hu Zongxian arrived at the Bo's Mansion at this moment. After learning the news of Jiang Qingzhi's return, Fucheng was overjoyed and quickly sent someone to report to Li Tian.
Li Tian was talking to her mother about raising children and was shocked when she heard the news.
So happy!
then!
She stared at her mother, Chang.
"Mom, why don't you make another wish!"
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On New Year's Eve, I wish all my book friends to have a family reunion, eat and drink well. From today on, I will update three times a day until the fifth day of the New Year. On the sixth day of the New Year, I will resume updating four times a day. During the New Year, please understand that I will also relax a little.
(End of this chapter)
