Some invisible force restrained the beast in the darkness, and the hunter had just raised his knife to harvest.
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On the wooden platform of the double-walled platform, the eunuch in black clothes slipped into the gauze curtain.
Behind the gauze curtain, a man stood tall, having taken off his imperial attire and wearing only the most ordinary long gown. He looked like an ordinary scholar who had strayed into the bustling city.
There was an unconcealable astonishment in the eunuch's eyes.
"Your Majesty, are you...going out?"
The man remained silent.
"Didn't I ask you to prepare before?"
Shan Jiangfei was speechless. He had been told to prepare, but he hadn't been told to prepare now.
Although in the past, the other party would just leave whenever he wanted and never give instructions a second time, but in this situation, he couldn't just leave at will, right?
He felt like crying but had no tears.
"Even with Lieutenant Ding here, Your Majesty should still wait a little longer. After all, the world outside is far from peaceful right now."
It's not just not peaceful, it's a war.
"Oh." The man nodded slightly, as if he had just remembered to ask about the situation. "What's the situation outside now?"
The eunuch was finally able to report.
"Everything is as Your Majesty expected. Nearly 80% of Yue Ze's former subordinates in the Bai family's rebel army have surrendered. The rest..."
"Tell the Black Feather Battalion to take action." Su Wei spoke softly, stretching out a finger to lift a corner of the gauze curtain and looking towards the pitch-black Beast Futai not far away. "Can those old guys still hold on?"
The images of the white-bearded old men burning incense, bathing, washing their hands and rinsing their mouths, looking energetic before going on stage flashed before his eyes, and Dan Jiangfei said conservatively.
"The adults have been preparing for this day for a long time. Judging from their state before going on stage, they will have no problem making it until dawn."
"I've been wasting my salary for so many years, and now it's finally coming in handy." The man chuckled and then warned, "Remember to keep a close eye on Yue Ze's relatives who have been released. Don't let anyone get injured or lost. After the inventory is completed, settle them according to their registered residence and wait for Bai Zhaoyu to make follow-up arrangements."
"yes."
The emperor counted and checked all the relatives of Yue Zejun from his parents to his wife, daughters and grandchildren. As long as they were still alive and could be traced, they were all brought to Yu'an.
That's why the convoy was so long.
Yue Ze was a natural-born army, with many talented individuals among them. It would be a shame to kill them all. If one wanted to win back the rebellious troops without bloodshed, strategy alone was not enough; one also needed something that could truly move people.
The time and energy required to complete this step cannot be accomplished in just a few months.
It's not a big deal if a person spends an afternoon trying to accomplish something, but it's daunting if he can devote several years to planning something.
The eunuch lowered his eyes.
He wasn't afraid of the person before him, but he suddenly felt a pity for his master. He was exhausted, not physically, but from the weariness of maintaining control over the situation while waiting for the final outcome over the intervening years.
Fortunately, everything is almost over.
"Your Majesty, there is one more thing."
"explain."
"There was a commotion outside half a quarter of an hour ago. Someone inside must have noticed the rebels' movements. If any of you are afraid of death and want to leave, will you stop them?"
"If anyone wants to leave, they must take off their official uniform, remove their feather crown, and leave behind their official seal. Since we've set up this scheme, we must be sincere. With Gu Du personally in charge, how can they remain indifferent?"
"Yes, I will send someone to pass the message."
"Has Bai Heliu moved around Wei Xiang?"
"The Black Feather outpost reported that the rebel leader, Bai Heliu, failed in his surprise attack and led a group of troops to the southeast."
There was a sudden moment of silence.
Even if he laid out more than a hundred chess pieces, he could still remember the position of each one clearly.
"Southeast, is the garrison Subei?"
Shan Jiangfei nodded.
"It is Xiao Zhun, the Qinghuai Marquis of Subei."
He had anticipated this situation, but he least wanted it to happen.
"Have the nearest commander lead his men to quickly cut off their retreat. If anything unexpected happens..."
His voice paused.
Shan Jiangfei raised his head slightly and looked at the frowning man. He rarely frowned because few things could embarrass him.
"As long as Your Majesty issues the order with the military token, the several garrisons in Guangyao Camp can be dispatched, and we will surely... avoid any future troubles."
The eunuch used the word "future troubles" because these two words can refer to Bai Heliu or someone else.
There are many things he is not qualified to talk about, so he can only say this much.
"No." The young man relaxed his brows and regained his composure, but his tone was firm. "Don't press us. Don't use swords unless it's absolutely necessary."
Dan Jiangfei's heart was in suspense.
"But Your Majesty, Subei is a cavalry battalion with 300,000 heavily armored cavalry. If the situation becomes urgent and we don't take the initiative, I'm afraid..."
The commoner emperor glanced at him lightly.
"Why? Do you think I'm losing my mind?"
His worries surged uncontrollably, pushing him over the edge.
"I dare not."
"If it really comes to that, cut down Su Bei's banner to discontinue his order. Anyone who disobeys will be killed. As for Qing Huai Hou..." The emperor paused, as if considering a final decision, "Qing Huai Hou must be spared. Do not execute him without authorization."
A look of struggle flashed across Shan Jiangfei's face, but he finally agreed.
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