Everyone in the hall was stunned.
The crime of deceiving the emperor!
If it is really found out that Zhao Lin is fine and Zhao Chenhan is confirmed to have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor, will Cheng ** punish him?
Behind Zhao Chenhan is Lord Zhao Jingzhou, who commands an army of 200,000 elite soldiers.
This is also the most powerful general in the Daqi Dynasty at present.
Cheng** looked embarrassed.
"Ridiculous! Zhao Tongzhi turned the tide at the critical moment and organized the army to meet the enemy, which saved the lives of the remaining two thousand people. He has no merits in this matter, so how can he be accused of deceiving the emperor?" Prince Yu Li Jingzhong immediately stepped out and said.
Crown Prince Li Jingxian smiled and said, "Don't worry, Prince Yu. Everyone knows about Zhao Tongzhi's contributions, but isn't the discussion now about whether Zhao Lin colluded with the thieves? If Zhao Lin colluded with the thieves, then everything is easy to discuss. If not, then Zhao Tongzhi is slandering his superiors and deceiving the emperor. According to the law, he should be executed along with his entire clan."
Although Li Jingxian was smiling, his words were full of murderous intent.
Since it is impossible to win over the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion anyway, it is better to find an opportunity to kill them.
As for Zhenbei Pass, with those 200,000 elite troops, who can't defend it?
"snort!"
Li Jingzhong snorted coldly and said, "Zhao Tongzhi would never lie."
Li Jingxian said, "It depends on the results. What if he really lied?"
Everyone looked at Cheng**.
Cheng** looked at Zhu Zhongyan.
Zhu Zhongyan quickly said, "Let's wait until there are results."
"Yes, let's wait until there's a result. I'll adjourn the court."
Cheng** started to leave.
"Your Majesty, please wait. Please allow me to personally wipe out the rebels and avenge my brother!"
Ma Dada shouted.
"Okay, okay."
Cheng** said as he walked.
The ministers also left in groups of three or four, discussing the matter as they walked.
"This Zhao Lin, a mere prefect, is causing unrest in the capital even though he's not in the capital."
"Who would have thought a beggar could do such a thing?"
"Poor General Ma Er, he was supposed to have won military merit, but he didn't expect it to become a death warrant."
"Would Zhao Lin dare to collude with the rebels?"
“Who knows…”
Dingyuan General's Mansion.
At this time, the mourning hall had been set up, and Ma Changshan's coffin was placed in the mourning hall, with white banners flying everywhere.
Han Yuehua, Zhao Mingzhu, Zhao Mingyue and others all came.
Ma Dada is the son-in-law of the Zhao family. Since his brother is in trouble, these people naturally want to come and take a look.
The sobbing cries of Ma Changshan's wife and children reached his ears.
Zhao Mingxiao felt very uncomfortable.
One is her younger brother and the other is her brother-in-law.
"Did Zhao Lin really do this? When did he become so cruel and ruthless?"
Zhao Mingyu whispered.
She couldn't believe that Zhao Lin could do such a thing.
"Humph, that unfilial son defies human ethics and doesn't even recognize his parents. What can't he do?"
Han Yuehua snorted coldly and said, "If I had known this would happen, I would have broken his legs long ago and kept him in the manor. It would be better than him harming people everywhere."
Zhao Mingzhu said with a serious face, "Don't talk nonsense, be careful of being overheard."
If Ma Changda knew at this time that Zhao Lin was the biological son of the Zhenbei Marquis, he would probably fight them to the death with a knife.
Zhao Mingya said disdainfully, "So what if I know? It just proves that my parents were right. Zhao Lin is a man who will do anything for the sake of gain. If we keep him in the mansion as the Crown Prince, he will sooner or later bring disaster to our entire family."
Zhao Mingzhu ignored Zhao Mingya's idiotic remarks and whispered to Han Yuehua, "Should we inform Daddy?"
Han Yuehua said, "Not yet. Let's first see if that rebellious son is so unscrupulous."
As they were talking, Ma Changda came back.
Following behind was Zhao Chenhan.
Han Yuehua quickly asked with concern: "Did His Majesty punish you?"
Zhao Chenhan said, "Thank you for your concern, mother. His Majesty has not punished me. Lord Li and Lord Fu will set out together to investigate whether Zhao Lin is colluding with the bandits. My third brother-in-law will also go to Qingzhou to personally quell the rebellion and avenge Second Brother Ma."
Zhao Chenhan briefly told what happened at the court meeting.
Han Yuehua nodded and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
She suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Tell me honestly, was that map really given to you by Zhao Lin himself?"
Zhao Chenhan said aggrievedly: "Don't you think mother doesn't believe me?"
Han Yuehua quickly said, "It's not that I don't trust you, but I'm also afraid that you've been deceived. What if someone is using Zhao Lin's name to deceive you?"
Zhao Chenhan sneered in his heart.
What? You don't believe your own son would do that?
Humph, I'm going to pin it on him.
Zhao Chenhan said, "It is absolutely true. I did not lie. Otherwise, I would be guilty of deceiving the emperor. How could I be so bold as to do that?"
Han Yuehua nodded: "Yes, if you lie, it is the crime of deceiving the emperor. It seems that Zhao Lin did do such a treasonous thing."
Zhao Chenhan said, "Lord Li and Lord Fu are both upright people. They will definitely be able to find evidence of Big Brother colluding with the thieves. What should we do then?"
Han Yuehua said without hesitation: "Collaborating with the rebels is tantamount to treason, and will be dealt with according to the law."
Zhao Chenhan breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Han Yuehua thinks this way, it's fine.
The fear is that if they interfere, the truth will be exposed.
Han Yuehua said, "It's good that you're back. It's too dangerous outside. You'd better stay in the capital. Anyway, your mission is almost done. When the time comes, I'll have someone speak to His Majesty and have you transferred back."
"No, I want to go back with my third brother-in-law."
Zhao Chenhan said firmly: "I will personally cut off the head of the bandit leader to avenge Brother Ma."
"Good son!"
Han Yuehua first praised, then worriedly said: "Swords have no eyes on the battlefield, what if I hurt you?"
Zhao Chenhan laughed and said, "Our Marquisate was founded on martial arts. As the Crown Prince, how could I bring disgrace upon the Marquisate's reputation for fear of injury?"
"Haha, good son, you are really a good son to your mother."
Han Yuehua was very happy.
This is the courage that the prince of Zhenbei Marquis Mansion should have.
Then Zhao Lin is worthy of being the prince, as he schemes and plots all day long?
…
"Lord Li and Fu Chengwang are here together to investigate my collusion with the bandits?"
Zhao Lin couldn't help laughing when he received the secret letter from Zhu Zhongyan.
"These guys aren't hiding anything at all. It seems they're very concerned about the 20,000 soldiers in my command."
Sudi said coldly, "This bunch of useless people who are harming the country are useless except for internal strife. They are worse than the Northern Di. At least they won't let people slander them like this."
Zhao Lin laughed and said, "How can this be considered slander? After all, those rebels have some connection to us, don't they?"
The rebels were not sent by Zhao Lin, but someone encouraged them in their ears when they were rebelling.
Including Ma Changshan’s death, it actually had little to do with Zhao Lin.
The main reason was that Zhao Chenhan took things for granted. He advanced hastily after receiving the map drawn by the secret guards without even sending scouts to check the surroundings. If they didn't fall into the ambush, who would?
All we can say is that Ma Changshan was unlucky. He was shot to death by arrows the first moment he stepped into the ambush circle.
"Lord Li is fine. Fu Chengwang is here for you."
Sudi asked, "How to deal with him?"
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