Chapter 226: When in doubt, talk about metaphysics
In the last sentence, Jiang Zhiyu strangely heard a hint of pride.
She hurriedly followed up: "Of course, Your Majesty is so wise, I believe that under Your Majesty's leadership, Tianqi will definitely be able to unify the world. Your Majesty will definitely be the master of ten thousand chariots in the future, and a single word can rule the world!"
The emperor was in a good mood after being praised by her, and his expression gradually softened. He
was used to hearing her scolding the emperor, so why was he a little surprised when he heard her praise herself?
The emperor coughed lightly and put his fist to his lips to cover the corners of his mouth that he couldn't help but raise. "By the way, did you compile this story yourself, or where did you hear it from?"
"Your Majesty, this was told to me by the immortals in heaven. In addition to this, there are other stories. According to the immortals, these are all true stories."
Jiang Zhiyu lied.
[When you are undecided, talk about metaphysics.]
Emperor: "???"
Metaphysics, what is it?
"What other stories are there? Tell me all of them."
"There is a story about a woman who joined the army for her father, concealed her identity, and spent more than ten years on the battlefield, making great contributions to the Han Dynasty. There is also a story about a female general leading troops to the west and hiding her camp in the sand mountain. There is also a story about a rich lady who disguised herself as a man to study and met a good man."
The emperor nodded lightly, and then his face darkened: "Then why don't you print these first?" Why did you
have to print a female emperor first?
Jiang Zhiyu comforted him: "Doesn't this further prove that Your Majesty is wise? If you can even accept the story of the empress, then what else can't Your Majesty accept?"
The emperor: "..."
Indeed.
He picked up the book in his hand. Fuping thought that the emperor was going to return it to him, and his hand had already been stretched out, but he saw that the emperor casually put it next to the memorial.
Fuping: "..."
This, should he take it or not?
After asking, the emperor did not let Jiang Zhiyu go, but gave her a seat and began to review the memorial.
He picked up the pen and wrote a few notes before he seemed to remember something and said casually:
"By the way," the emperor pursed his lips lightly: "Where is Jiang Wenjing now? I thought he was tired from fighting, so I exempted him from the morning court. But he has not appeared since he reported to me last time, nor has he come to report to me the cause and effect of the prison robbery by the group of people in Mobei."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the eunuch outside report: "General Jiang, Jiang Wenjing wants to see you."
"Look, he's here just after I mentioned it."
The emperor raised his eyebrows: "Summon."
Jiang Wenjing walked into the hall and saw Jiang Zhiyu, who was stunned for a moment, and then saluted: "Your Majesty."
When he walked past Jiang Zhiyu, Jiang Zhiyu's nose wing moved slightly, and he looked at Jiang Wenjing suspiciously.
[Why is there a smell of blood? ]
[Is my second brother injured? Were we really ambushed by that little bastard Tore?
Jiang Wenjing's body trembled as he knelt on the ground.
Is a young fish's nose so sharp?
He had already returned to Xu's house to take a quick shower and change clothes, but he could still smell it.
"Stand up."
The emperor looked indifferently at the young general standing on the ground, with a bit of alienation in his voice: "What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty," Jiang Wenjing said in a steady voice, "I am here to report to Your Majesty about the prison robbery by Prince Tore of Mobei and his entourage."
He told the story in a leisurely manner, and the content was roughly the same as what the Jinyiwei reported, even the Mobei swordsmanship that Tore said was unfavorable to him, and he did not hide anything, and told the emperor word for word.
The emperor was relieved, but his face was indifferent, and there was a hint of coldness in his voice: "According to Yilu Lei, this sword technique is learned in childhood, and it will be integrated into other moves after growing up. When two armies fight, they compete with tactics and formations, not one-on-one fights. Where did you know this sword technique?"
[I saw it from Ji Tong. ]
"Your Majesty, I once saved a man at the border. Seeing that he was alone but capable, I took him in. But I never thought that this person was a traitor from Mobei. This sword technique was also learned by me in a duel with him when I was in the prime minister's mansion." [Oh
, my second brother found out his identity. That's great. I don't have to worry about him stabbing me in the back. 】
"A spy from Mobei?" The emperor put down the memorial in his hand, "Tell me in detail."
Jiang Wenjing bowed, "This man is called Ji Tong. When I first met him, the people from Mobei invaded the border and slaughtered the entire village. I only had time to save him."
"The military camp is an important place, and I didn't want to take him with me. But this man has a clear identity, and he took me to raid the Mobei camp several times, and none of them came back empty-handed. So I kept him." "
In the three years he has been in the army, he has never made any contact with Mobei, so for several years, I didn't find out that he was a spy from Mobei." "
Until I returned to Shengjing this time, I was worried that he had nowhere to go, so I thought of bringing him back to the mansion, and then I found out the clue."
"This man is the second son of Prince Heshuo of Mobei. Even when I first met him, he killed his parents who had raised him for many years with his own hands in order to deceive my sympathy."
[Second brother, you have investigated very carefully and very quickly. Thumbs up.]
The emperor looked at him thoughtfully. Since Zhiyu said so, it means that Jiang Wenjing's words are not false.
The second son of Prince Heshuo...
Prince Heshuo's heirs are few, but it is said that he has two new sons this year. It is believed that Ji Tong heard the news and was exposed, and his identity was discovered by Jiang Wenjing.
"I beg your majesty not to arrest Ji Tong for now. He now feels that his identity has not been exposed. I have used this incident to test him. In order to dispel my doubts, he will definitely take some actions. Keeping this person will be very useful."
The emperor also thought so.
A spy who doesn't know his identity is certainly scary, but a spy who knows his identity is very likely to become their helper.
The emperor nodded and agreed with him.
"Let the fifth prince lead the troops to attack Wala this time, and you pick out your elite soldiers to stay in Shengjing and wait for orders. People from Nanlong will also visit soon."
Jiang Wenjing nodded.
After finishing the business, the emperor suddenly stood up: "I'm bored sitting for a long time, you guys, accompany me to walk in the yard."
The lazy winter sun shines through the sparse shadows of the trees, reflecting the thick ice and snow, which is sparkling and mottled.
The scattered houses are covered with mottled snow, and the melted snow flows down the stacked gray tiles, forming icicles under the eaves, which are crystal clear and amazing.
There is no wind today, and it doesn't feel too cold even if there is an occasional gust of wind.
"When spring comes, I'm afraid we won't be able to see such a snowy scene."
The emperor sighed softly, and Jiang Wenjing stupidly continued: "Wait until winter comes, and it will be back."
The emperor: "..."
Jiang Zhiyu: "..."
[Is he going to say this? He wants to sigh about the passing of time, my silly second brother.
Jiang Wenjing: "..." He
took a few steps forward, but heard a female voice saying, "Kneel down, don't get up without my permission!"