"The report also mentioned that in addition to Xiao Luofeng's meritorious command, the battle of Lingshan also benefited from the life-risking assistance of two chivalrous individuals."
Yuan Xiu, with his hands behind his back, paced back and forth on the steps, saying, "These two heroes are a brother and sister. The brother is a highly skilled swordsman who is mainly responsible for protecting his sister. The sister is even more remarkable. Five of the Seven Generals of Yangmen died by her arrows. Moreover, she is not only a sharpshooter but also a very powerful instructor."
"She trained all one hundred of Xiao Luofeng's garrison soldiers into sharpshooters!"
"It's no exaggeration to say that she was also key to victory in the Battle of Lingshan!"
"My ministers, tell me, how should this brother and sister be rewarded?"
Mu Shanyue spoke first: "It is true that people in the martial arts world have a patriotic heart, but they are used to being carefree and unrestrained. If the court bestows rewards upon them first, they may not accept them, which would be a loss of face for the court."
Upon hearing the words "people of the martial arts world," both Wen Tai and Wen Hu, who was among the officials, were moved.
Tulip has brought back news of Cheng's death, while Tulip remains unconscious.
The position of one of the Five Evil Stars in the Left Prime Minister's residence has become vacant, and a skilled person is needed to fill it.
Sharpshooter...
Wen Tai and his nephew both swallowed hard.
"Elder Mu is absolutely right!"
Wen Tai nodded and said, "I suggest that when Xiao Luofeng is summoned to Changsui to receive his title, we should also invite these two chivalrous heroes to come along. At that time, we can ask them if they have any intention of serving the country!"
Mu Shanyue then said, "If this female knight-errant could serve as an instructor in the army, she could train countless sharpshooters for the Great Jing. This is the grand plan for the Great Jing army for the next century!"
"Good!" Yuan Xiu clapped his hands and laughed, "Then let's follow the opinions of the Left Prime Minister and Elder Mu!"
Yuan Xiu walked up the steps with a smile and looked at Lü Lu, who was standing on one side of the steps.
Lü Lu said, "If you have something to say, please do so; otherwise, the court may adjourn!"
The Imperial Study.
Unlike in the imperial court, at this time, besides Yuan Xiu, Wei You, and Lü Lu, only Wen Tai, Mu Shanyue, Xu Shouli, and Chen Changyun were in the room.
After the main meeting, smaller meetings were held.
Yuan Xiu's expression was different from when he was in Tianze Palace. Although his eyebrows and eyes still radiated high spirits, there was a trace of doubt in his eyes.
Yuan Xiu said, "I have only one question: Do you know where the Right Chancellor has gone?"
They were all intelligent people, and when Yuan Xiu asked this question, they all understood what he meant.
The renowned Seven Generals of Yangmen, meticulously trained by the Grand Commander of Southern Zhou, and the strongest Yang family army in Southern Zhou, were actually defeated by an unknown city garrison commander!
Of course, judging from his past achievements and resume, Xiao Luofeng is a talented general. With the help of Zhou Chuan and his sister, and a bit more luck, he might not be without a chance of winning...
but……
For Yuan Xiu, anything unusual must be suspicious.
Any doubts will be investigated!
In the imperial court, one should naturally take advantage of the situation to enhance national prestige and would not raise any doubts. However, in such a small, secret meeting, there is no need to hide anything.
Yuan Xiu immediately thought of Zhao Huan.
Just like in Tianze Palace, Mu Shanyue spoke first, saying, "Xiao Luofeng is a talented person."
The attitude is very clear, Your Majesty, please stop with your doubts and suspicions. Xiao Luofeng is capable.
Yuan Xiu clearly didn't like hearing this and didn't respond.
Chen Changyun said, "I have inquired and found that the Right Chancellor suddenly disappeared on his way home. People in Yanchuan City are talking about it, saying that Zhao Cheng often complains that the Right Chancellor is out playing and not coming home..."
"Therefore, it is highly likely that the Right Chancellor went to take care of some private business in secret. And this private business is something that even Zhao Cheng cannot be told about."
Xu Shouli said, "When I was in Yanchuan City, I learned that the Right Chancellor's second son was suffering from a brain disease. The Right Chancellor and his wife went to great lengths to treat their son, asking people to search for famous doctors everywhere. Before I came to Changsui, the Right Chancellor's wife had already taken their son out to seek treatment."
After thinking for a moment, Xu Shouli continued, "Could it be that the Right Chancellor went to see his wife and son?"
Mu Shanyue nodded and said, "What Marquis Qingdong said makes sense. The Right Chancellor kept saying he was in a hurry to go home and beat his child, but he was probably saying the opposite. He made us all think that he was going home to beat Zhao Cheng, but in fact he was in a hurry to see his sick son."
Yuan Xiu looked at Wen Tai and asked, "What does the Left Chancellor think?"
Wen Tai calmly said, "Such a great victory as the Battle of Lingshan, if we searched all over Jingguo, only the Right Chancellor and the Champion King leading the army would not be surprising."
"At this time, the champion king is in Yunjing City, but the right prime minister is nowhere to be found."
"It is indeed suspicious."
"But what's even more suspicious is that if this matter is truly related to the Right Chancellor, why would he conceal his own merits?"
"Having just achieved a great victory in the north, and now triumphing in the south, are you afraid of overshadowing your superiors and thus hiding your talents?"
Yuan Xiu's eyes gradually narrowed.
Xu Shouli said solemnly, "Prime Minister, the Northern Expedition is not over yet. The victory at Lingshan will only boost the morale of the Northern Expeditionary Army. At this moment, the unity of the emperor and his ministers is more important than anything else!"
Wen Tai nodded to Xu Shouli and smiled, "Lord Qingdong is absolutely right. I was being presumptuous."
Yuan Xiu didn't offer an opinion, but suddenly asked, "Where is that kid Zhao Cheng?"
Chen Changyun quickly replied, "I heard they're heading east, apparently to visit Qingdong City."
"Qingdong City?" Yuan Xiu asked doubtfully, "Isn't it very close to Lingshan?"
"Lingshan is located between Qingdong City and Hannan City."
As he spoke, Chen Changyun waved his hand and continued, "Your Majesty, Zhao Cheng is even less likely! The common people may not know, but we do. Back then, he destroyed the Southern Zhou spy organization in Yanchuan, which was purely by accident. I have a very deep impression of him; he's just a good-for-nothing playboy!"
"How could someone like that be involved in the great victory at Lingshan? I even suspect he's not the Right Chancellor's biological son!"
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