Chapter 63 Follow the Way of Heaven
Emperor Xuanyuan rubbed his temples. Although he had many worries in his heart, he had to maintain the dignity of an emperor on his face and said in a deep voice.
"Xuan."
After a while, Xuanyuan Jing walked into the hall, wearing armor, looking very heroic, and bowed.
"Greetings, my royal brother."
Emperor Xuanyuan waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to be polite, and looked at his brother who had made great achievements with complicated eyes, feeling mixed emotions.
"Your Highness, excuse me."
"Come, give the Regent a seat and serve tea."
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly.
"Thank you, my royal brother."
Emperor Xuanyuan looked at him and spoke slowly.
"The Regent's great victory in this northern expedition is a great relief to me."
"It's just that Ah Jing, you also make me worried. You are already the regent, and I really don't know how to reward you. Why don't I arrange a marriage for you? See which minister's daughter you like."
Xuanyuan Jing looked indifferent, as if he had already expected this conversation, and he spoke calmly.
"Your Majesty is concerned about the country and the people. As your younger brother, I should share your worries. This reward is a brother's duty to his elder brother. It is a brotherly bond. Talking about rewards makes us feel awkward. I only wish that the borders will be forever secure and the government will be stable."
"As for marriage, once I find someone I like, I will naturally ask my brother to grant me the marriage. If my brother feels bad about it, why not just remember that I owe him an imperial decree granting the marriage."
Upon hearing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Emperor Xuanyuan's eyes.
"In that case, then as you say, if there is a woman you like, no matter her status, I will grant you marriage."
Xuanyuan Jing nodded slightly, with a hint of sincerity in his tone.
"Thank you, my Royal Brother, but my marriage is a small matter. Right now, there is another matter that I need your Royal Brother to decide."
There was no need for rewards, and a smile appeared on Emperor Xuanyuan's face.
"Oh? What is it that requires my decision?"
Xuanyuan Jing stood up and bowed.
"During this northern expedition, Gu Chuan colluded with the enemy and committed treason, resulting in half of the soldiers being poisoned. Fortunately, Miss Xiao was very clever and used the Empty City Strategy to save the situation. Gu Chuan disregarded the safety of his comrades and the lives of the civilians, and was punished by thunderbolts sent down on the spot in Yanmen City. The soldiers of the three armies witnessed this. Collaboration with the enemy and treason is a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of the clan. This Gu family cannot be spared."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan's expression also grew serious.
"I received your secret report. I have already asked General Gu to return under the pretext of reporting on his work and celebrating Gu Chuan. He will arrive in the next two days. However, Ajing, the southern border has been guarded by the Gu family for so many years. If I were to touch the Gu family, I would be somewhat embarrassed."
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly after hearing this.
"This prince has never interfered in state affairs, but what happened this time was too bizarre. There are many soldiers in Yanmen City, and my royal brother can summon them for questioning at will. Gu Chuan did indeed anger the heavens and was struck to death by lightning in front of the three armies."
"Xuanyuan has been plagued by constant wars over the years, and the people have suffered greatly. If the Gu family is not eliminated, I'm afraid that Heaven will be displeased. My royal brother, you are the ruler of Xuanyuan. You must always follow Heaven's will and consider the people."
Emperor Xuanyuan was silent for a moment, frowning. In recent years, Xuanyuan had indeed been plagued by frequent wars and the people were exhausted. If there really was such a thing as the Way of Heaven, as an emperor, he really needed to consider how to appease the people and stabilize his regime.
"A Jing, you have a point. But the Gu family has made outstanding contributions after all, and the southern border defense line also needs to be stable. If the entire Gu family is really executed, the soldiers in the southern border have followed the Gu family for many years..."
Isn't this just about wanting someone to deal with the Gu family army in the southern border? Xuanyuan Jing didn't respond.
Emperor Xuanyuan looked directly at him.
"I wonder if Ajing can find a way to stabilize the southern border."
Xuanyuan Jing couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. This guy is really shameless.
"Now that the Gu family army has returned, my royal brother can send someone he trusts to the southern border to take over the Gu family army."
"If the news of Gu Chuan's treason and wrath of Heaven spreads to the southern border, even if there are soldiers who have feelings for the Gu family, they will still consider Heaven's justice."
Emperor Xuanyuan spoke slowly after hearing this.
"Ajing's words make sense, but the Gu family has been in the southern border for many years and has a deep foundation. I'm afraid that ordinary people will not be able to convince those soldiers. Ajing, you have fought for many years and are well-known. Why don't you make another trip?"
As if afraid that Xuanyuan Jing would refuse, Emperor Xuanyuan continued speaking before Xuanyuan Jing could even open his mouth.
"Don't worry, you are my younger brother. I can't bear to see you suffer at the border. I will send someone to take over the Gu family. You just need to help subdue those soldiers, and then you can return to the imperial city."
Then he looked embarrassed again.
"Otherwise, I would be worried if I leave this matter to someone else."
This is what it means to want people to work but not want to give them benefits. Xuanyuan Jing has long been accustomed to Emperor Xuanyuan's behavior, but when he thought of the relationship between Xiao Fuguang and the Gu family, Xuanyuan Jing pondered for a moment and spoke.
"Since my royal brother trusts me, I will go to the southern border. Let me make it clear that I am only responsible for subduing the Gu family army. I will not be responsible for leading them, let alone defending them."
Emperor Xuanyuan smiled and spoke upon hearing this.
"Don't worry, I understand. I can't bear to see you suffer here."
You know whether you are reluctant to suffer or reluctant to give up the military power, Xuanyuan Jing raised his hand and bowed.
"Then I will take my leave first."
"You've been traveling all this way, go back and get some rest. The envoys from Beipan have come to ask for peace, and they arrived at the post station last night. I've already ordered a banquet to be prepared for tomorrow, so remember to attend."
Imperial Master's Mansion.
Astrology Building.
Yun Wuhen was holding an ancient book that was already somewhat damaged.
“I’m back!”
Xiao Fuguang looked at Yun Wuhen. For some reason, he always felt that his master had aged a lot. Before he went to the battle, his master still looked like a handsome young man, but now, if he looked closely, he could see a few white hairs around his ears.
"Well, Master, I'm back."
"Master, you've been too tired lately."
"Fu Guang feels that you don't look well."
Yun Wuhen raised his hand to cover his mouth and coughed.
“Cough cough cough…”
"The weather is cold. I caught a cold before."
"You and the Regent almost annihilated Bei Pan's army this time. Bei Pan has already sent people to ask for peace. The Emperor will negotiate with Bei Pan tomorrow."
Xiao Fuguang nodded when he heard this.
"Almost all of Beipan's 120,000 troops have been decimated. Negotiation is their only way out. However, these major issues are not my concern. After the banquet, I will stay in the Astrology Building and continue my studies. This time, after fighting with the Saintess of Southern Frontier, I found that I still have many shortcomings."
Upon hearing this, Yun Wuhen looked at Xiao Fuguang and spoke.
"Fu Guang, a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Now that you have made great contributions, the emperor should reward you soon. You must be more careful with your words and actions in the future. The Xiao family's status will rise because of you, but your family may be affected by your fame and fortune."
In a family, all prosper together and suffer together. Xiao Fuguang understood this principle.
"Master, don't worry. Fu Guang will keep a low profile. My mother and sister-in-law are also sensible people and will control the people in the mansion."
The master and the disciple were talking.
Liu Yue walked in and saluted.
"Miss, the Empress has summoned you to the palace for tea. The Emperor's Matron Fang is waiting in the hall."
Yun Wuhen spoke upon seeing this.
"Go ahead, don't keep the Emperor and Empress waiting for too long."
That's right. After all, I have made contributions on the battlefield, and the emperor must reward me. However, I am a woman, so in this situation, the emperor usually summons me through the empress.
"Yes, Fu Guang will go to the palace first, and then come back to have dinner with Master."
Looking at Xiao Fuguang's departing back, Yun Wuhen had a complicated expression. Fuguang, this is all the master can say.
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