What? Everyone was shocked when Situ Yao said this. Who was Chu Yunshan? He was the former bandit leader. How could the emperor allow such a person to lead the army?
Chu Yunshan was Chu Meng's father, the former head of the Chu clan. Upon hearing that the emperor had appointed him General Dingfeng and sent him to the border to pacify Tubo, his blood boiled. He stepped forward and knelt in the hall, "I accept the order. I will live up to the emperor's high expectations."
Although he was a bandit before, he was also a passionate man, and every passionate man has a heart to defend his country. This can be seen by looking at General Chen Yi who still had to go to the battlefield at his old age.
"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. He was... How can such a person be a general?" The prime minister gave a look, and one of his subordinates stood up and spoke.
It was not explicitly stated that Chu Yunshan was a bandit, but the meaning was self-evident. After hearing this, Chu Yunshan said nothing and didn't even look at the man.
I listen to the emperor's words, and not everyone can make me look sideways with just a few words.
General Chen Yi admired his action. He was a real man. He just did what others said. Would it cost him a few pieces of meat?
Situ Yao was displeased when he saw someone contradicting him. He took a closer look and found that the person was from the Prime Minister's faction. He could not help but snort coldly: "Bravery does not matter where it comes from. A good man's past cannot be used to make a living. Defending one's country is the right path."
What he meant was that no matter what happened in the past, as long as we can defend our country now and in the future, that is good.
The Prime Minister's faction was naturally dissatisfied. They didn't care who could defend the country, but Chu Yunshan was not one of theirs. How could that be? So someone else stood up to oppose it.
Looking at the bird's nest that the palace maid had just brought back, Su Mengyan thought for a moment and realized that she really didn't lack these things. However, Chu Meng had been in poor health before, so it would be good for her to eat more to replenish her body.
So, Su Mengyan immediately asked the palace maid to deliver these precious bird's nests to Chu Meng.
When Su Mengyan first met Chu Meng, she felt very distressed when she knew what had happened to her. Even after Chu Meng became engaged to the guard, Su Mengyan still thought about Chu Meng.
Not long after, the palace maid who delivered the things came back. However, she was not the only one there, Chu Meng also came with her.
"Mengmeng, why are you here?" Su Mengyan was a little surprised to see Chu Meng coming in person. She had just sent some bird's nests over, so was it worth Chu Meng coming here in person to thank her?
In her heart, she and Chu Meng were already sisters, and there was no need for sisters to thank each other for these small items.
Chu Meng came to Su Mengyan and wanted to bow to her, but Su Mengyan grabbed her hand and said, "What's the point of these empty formalities between you and me?"
After hearing Su Mengyan's words, Chu Meng's face showed even more gratitude: "Sister Yan'er, thank you for not forgetting me when you have any good things."
"You, didn't I tell you that there's no need to be polite between you and me? They're just some small things. If you want them, I have them. Just take them all." Su Mengyan said with a smile.
When facing Chu Meng, it was a time when she didn't have to deal with intrigue in the harem, so she was particularly relaxed.
However, after thanking Su Mengyan, Chu Meng was a little hesitant, as if there was something he wanted to say to Su Mengyan, but he didn't know how to start.
Su Mengyan was already very good at observing people's expressions and when she saw Chu Meng's expression, she knew that something must be wrong.
If she is not comfortable asking, then it would be better to ask directly. Thinking of this, Su Mengyan took Chu Meng's hand and said, "You seem so hesitant, but is there anything you want to ask me?"
After all, she was young and had a simple mind. Chu Meng didn't expect that Su Mengyan could see what she was thinking just by a slight hesitation. Her face turned red and she felt a little embarrassed.
However, Chu Meng thought of his father again, and hesitantly said to Su Mengyan: "I heard that my father is going to the border to pacify Tubo. I wonder if I can see my father again."
Seeing the pleading look in Chu Meng's eyes, Su Mengyan knew that she really wanted to see her father again.
"Okay, don't worry, I will arrange for you to meet before your father goes to war." Su Mengyan agreed.
In fact, Su Mengyan was a little confused about why Situ Yao arranged for Chu Yunshan to be General Dingfeng and asked him to pacify Tubo.
There are so many generals in the court, why was he chosen? Su Mengyan also heard that some people had doubts about this matter. It must be said that Situ Yao's decision was indeed a bit risky.
When Situ Yao came in the evening, although Su Mengyan knew that the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, she still couldn't bear it and wanted to get to the bottom of this matter.
"Your Majesty, isn't it a bit risky to choose Chu Yunshan as General Dingfeng to pacify Tubo?" Su Mengyan asked.
Seeing Su Mengyan asking him this, Situ Yao smiled bitterly: "Yan'er, you also think I'm taking a risk."
Isn't it? Su Mengyan thought, ever since Situ Yao ascended the throne, the ministers suggested that Situ Yao take a concubine, and the relationship between the two cooled down for a while, so Su Mengyan knew less about the affairs of the previous dynasty.
"After all, Chu Yunshan was born a bandit. Although you and I don't care about our identities, there are many people who do. Aren't you taking a risk?" Su Mengyan expressed her thoughts.
She thought that based on the previous situation, if she expressed her disagreement, Situ Yao would change his mind. Who knew that this time, Situ Yao was very firm: "No, even if it means taking risks, it can only be him."
What? Su Mengyan couldn't believe what she heard: "Just why?"
Thinking of the current situation of the previous dynasty, Situ Yao sighed and explained to Su Mengyan: "Why do you think the Prime Minister recommended Xu Mao? If Xu Mao wasn't his man, would he be so active? He just wanted to get military power."
Military power has always been very important. No wonder the Prime Minister strongly recommended Xu Mao. When Situ Yao said this, Su Mengyan also understood a little.
She is not a fool. The Prime Minister's two daughters are both in the palace and enjoy great glory. The Prime Minister has been in this position since the reign of the previous emperor. His power can be imagined. If the Prime Minister gets the military power, then the Emperor Situ Yao will basically be sidelined.
Thinking of this, Su Mengyan couldn't help but take a cold breath: "The Prime Minister actually has such great ambitions, no wonder the Emperor is unwilling to use his people."
He nodded, as long as Su Mengyan understood him.
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