Zhao Zhen defended the border for decades, resisting foreign enemies and protecting the people. He was a god in the hearts of many people and a general most worthy of respect in the hearts of many soldiers.
He was falsely accused of treason and collusion with the enemy, and countless people felt indignant and heartbroken for him.
A respectable general cannot be framed with just a few words.
There were so many opportunities for Zhao Zhen to hand over the border to the enemy.
But he did not. He repelled the barbarians countless times and protected countless people.
What goes around comes around.
Zhao Zhen's achievements were already etched in their hearts.
Now, Jiang Tian's appearance has rekindled their hope for Zhao Zhen's exoneration.
They were outraged and wanted to seek justice for the former general.
The border troops, unlike the soldiers stationed in other cities, developed a deep bond with each other due to the harsh environment, with less treachery and deceit among them.
Yuan Ye gazed deeply, deeply, at the woman kneeling before him.
Last night, the two slept with their necks intertwined.
Just a few days ago, he promised her that he would not let her down.
He had long ago decided that she was his.
"Because the general is here."
"If the general is happy, then I am happy."
"General, my life belongs to you. I cannot live without you."
"General—"
"General—"
On a rainy night, in a carriage, inside her cramped tent...
All of everything—
They're all fake.
It's all a scam.
Scenes from the past flashed before his eyes like fleeting shadows.
In the end, everything focused on this woman with a clean-cut face and a respectful expression.
She said she was Zhao Zhen's niece.
So, she's Zhao Zhen's niece!
Yuan Ye felt as if a thousand knives were twisting and turning in his heart.
She really fooled him terribly.
Yuan Ye had to admit that this woman was too clever.
If she were to find him privately and present the evidence, Yuan Ye could destroy it without anyone noticing.
But now, countless soldiers have witnessed her presenting the evidence.
She cut off all other paths.
She forcefully pushed him onto the path of clearing Zhao Zhen's name.
That's quite a scheme.
Yuan Ye noticed that her eye sockets were a little sore.
The dark mass of soldiers remained silent.
All eyes turned in one direction.
After an unknown amount of time, Yuan Ye reached out and took the evidence presented by Jiang Tian.
His voice seemed as usual, yet also incredibly suppressed: "If General Zhao is innocent, I will naturally clear his name. He is a respectable general and will not be falsely accused. This matter will surely come to light."
Jiang Tian kowtowed deeply to him: "Thank you, General, for seeking justice for my uncle."
The other soldiers also breathed a sigh of relief and shouted that the general was wise.
A major battle has ended, and a case has been reopened.
The people involved in this case have changed from Zhao Zhen to all the soldiers and officers.
They are all witnesses.
When the army returned, looking at the people lining the streets to welcome him, Yuan Ye's burning passion had completely died down, and his expression was utterly calm.
Preventing people from speaking out is more difficult than preventing a river from overflowing.
The army has returned to the city, and the news will soon reach the ears of the people.
You can't silence public opinion.
He must seek justice for Zhao Zhen.
Unless he doesn't want to be a general.
He could certainly abandon the border and return to his own Eastern Palace.
But Yuan Ye wouldn't do that.
Back at the military camp, Yuan Ye interrogated Deputy General Zhou in front of many witnesses.
Deputy General Zhou actually hid it very well. He was always very discreet in his dealings with people, and in other people's eyes, he was just a nice guy.
Even though he was only a deputy general, he was still a deputy general worthy of respect in the eyes of others.
Sometimes, surprise is the best way to achieve the best results.
Only his concubine witnessed the true nature of Deputy General Zhou.
His first wife guessed some of the truth, but was strangled to death by Deputy General Zhou.
The concubine knew nothing; she was completely dependent on her husband.
It was precisely because she was stupid and brainless, her relatives were ordinary people who were easy to manipulate, and she was also somewhat attractive, and had a unique knack for sex, that Deputy General Zhou looked down on her, yet liked to go to her place to rest.
With her by his side, Vice President Zhou would let down all his guard.
It was precisely the most inconspicuous little people who played the most crucial role.
Because of that concubine, Jiang Tian obtained crucial evidence.
There are many methods for interrogating a prisoner.
If they can pry open the mouth of a spy from an enemy country, how much less a mere deputy general?
Before long, Deputy General Zhou confessed everything.
Grand Tutor Chen feared that Zhao Zhen's momentum would grow stronger, so he deliberately plotted against him.
Vice General Zhou was the one who was chosen.
He was mediocre, but had a good reputation, so no one would doubt him.
Even Zhao Zhen would take care of him.
Deputy General Zhou wanted to have his cake and eat it too. He maintained correspondence with Grand Tutor Chen while secretly contacting the enemy.
To his surprise, Grand Tutor Chen had long been associated with the barbarians.
Grand Tutor Chen, a civil official, was influential in the court and among the people, yet he could not subdue a mere general, and his anger was beyond words.
The emperor was already hopelessly addicted to elixirs. Although the crown prince was outstanding, the emperor did not relinquish power, and the crown prince could not overstep the emperor's authority and usurp the throne.
Grand Tutor Chen was the emperor's most trusted minister, and the two had an extremely close relationship.
Grand Tutor Chen has his own ambitions.
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