The battle report from the border had already been reported by the secret guards around Yan Su, even earlier than the memorial impeaching General Chen.
When An Jingzhi opened the memorial, he saw that it was impeaching General Chen for committing a heinous crime and slaughtering 300,000 enemy soldiers.
He had already learned from Yan Su that their plan had worked this time, severely damaging the Rong Kingdom, and they were already dealing with Qin Xueyuan.
After learning the battle report from the secret guard, Yan Su immediately sent people to put Qin Xueyuan in jail.
He wanted to wait until he had rewarded the three armies before judging the other party.
But they also started to search the house immediately. Before they wanted to take action against the other party, they had already taken control of all of Qin Xueyuan's affairs. After locking him up, all of his minions were also locked up.
"How do you plan to deal with General Chen's matter?" An Jingzhi held three memorials in his hand.
Yes, there was more than one person who reported the impeachment of General Chen.
Yan Su rubbed his brows. "Today, the court was in an uproar over this matter. To die on the battlefield is the fate of a soldier. General Chen usually takes a cautious approach, but this time he was so radical."
"Countless civil servants have impeached him for actions that violate the will of heaven, but I disagree. I intend to recall him first."
An Jingzhi nodded. "General Chen has been loyal to the State of Yan for decades, but I never thought he would pull off such a big trick. His methods are indeed a bit cruel, but they are enemies, and we are heroes. This move will protect the border and we will have no worries for ten years."
…
The decree to summon General Chen back to Kyoto soon reached the border.
There were also rewards for the soldiers accompanying the troops.
In the past few days, the joy of victory has gradually faded in the army. Everyone has heard that General Chen was impeached by those civil officials. It is estimated that the imperial edict from His Majesty to punish him will be coming soon, but no one expected it to come so soon. The soldiers who received rewards are not happy either. They all stand outside the military camp and look around with worried looks on their faces.
"General Chen, His Majesty has issued an order summoning you to the capital immediately."
"This old minister accepts the order."
General Chen took the imperial edict, gave instructions on the next military affairs to the soldiers around him, and then dressed up as an old farmer, ready to go directly to Beijing with the special envoy.
"General!"
"General Chen!"
"Let your Excellency know! Our general is doing this for our own good! Those Rong soldiers often harass the border, and I don't know how many of our brothers' lives have been lost. If General Chen doesn't kill them, they will kill us!"
"Your Majesty, please have mercy! Don't punish our General Chen!"
The official who came to convey the imperial edict was An's father.
This time he had personally taken on the mission, just to meet the hero of their Yan State.
In fact, Yan Su himself also hopes that he will go. People on the border are in panic now, and if the situation is not handled properly, people will become demoralized.
If other people were sent, it might cause conflicts. Father An shared the same philosophy with them and was someone Yan Su trusted, so he was the best candidate.
Although An's father also read books of sages, he did not have the idea of sympathizing with the enemy.
On the contrary, he admired General Chen very much, who dared to take on the heinous crime of killing just for the sake of ten years of peace on the border.
How many people dare to do it?
I heard that Rong Guo gave General Chen a nickname, "God of Killing".
Chen Zhanren's name has the effect of stopping children from crying at night in Rong State.
General Chen's eyes turned red, and he smiled. "Everyone, go back and train on your own. Don't stop us here."
"General Chen, why are we being punished even though we won the battle?"
One outspoken soldier couldn't help but complain.
General Chen's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted, "What nonsense are you talking about? Get back to training!"
After saying that, he looked at An's father and said, "Sir An, the soldiers are all unrefined people. They can't read a few words. Please don't mind." He secretly stuffed a few silver bills into the other party's hand.
Father An took a look and saw that it was about a few hundred taels. He pushed it back and said with a smile, "General Chen, there's no need to be so polite. I won't pass on what this young man said."
Then he said to the soldiers watching:
"Although I cannot tell you why His Majesty summoned General Chen back, I can assure you that General Chen will be fine." Although his ability to observe things is average, he has a good son and he can know anything in advance.
The outspoken soldier, whose face turned pale after he finished speaking, said happily, "Sir, are you serious? Your Majesty really won't punish our General Chen?!"
Others also spoke up, "Sir, is it true that General Chen doesn't have it?"
Perhaps because Father An was so amiable, even General Fang couldn't help but ask, "Sir, did His Majesty summon General Chen back to the capital not to face punishment?"
Even General Chen's eyes flashed with hope. Being alive is naturally the best.
But he will not regret the decision he made.
Under the gaze of everyone.
Father An smiled and said affirmatively, "I guess you don't know yet? I am the father of the current emperor's husband. I won't lie to you."
General Fang's heart was relieved. If they wanted to kill General Chen, there would be no need to let the emperor's father come to convey the order. It seemed that there was still a chance of turning the situation around.
When His Majesty ascended the throne, the rotation system of deployment he issued greatly increased the goodwill of the soldiers. His Majesty was considerate of them and could see their hard work.
Therefore, Your Majesty will definitely not kill loyal and honest people just because of those sour words!
When the other soldiers heard that this man was the emperor's father, they were a little scared. He was a royal relative, but he was so easy to talk to and didn't look down on them, the soldiers, at all.
Everyone stopped worrying and watched General Chen and An's father's team leave.
…
During the morning court session, a eunuch at the door suddenly called the chief eunuch beside Yan Su and whispered something to him. The chief eunuch then quickly walked to Yan Su's side.
"Your Majesty, General Chen has arrived."
Yan Su sat on the throne with his back straight, looking majestic without even being angry.
"pass."
The chief eunuch immediately echoed, "Send General Chen and Lord An to the palace~"
Father An and General Chen walked into the hall under the gazes of the civil servants on both sides and saluted Yan Su.
"Get up."
After the two of them entered the palace, the court immediately began to whisper.
Some people couldn't help but stand up on the spot.
He asked sternly, "General Chen, do you dare to close your eyes when you sleep at night?"
General Chen smiled slightly, "I am worthy of heaven and earth, so why should I not dare?"
"Huh? What a worthy person! Those are three hundred thousand lives! You are violating the will of heaven! I am ashamed to serve in the same court with someone like you!"
General Chen's eyes suddenly grew fierce. "Is it against the will of Heaven? When I was leading soldiers in battle at the border, I wonder how many brave men of Yan lost their lives on the battlefield. Why didn't you say it was against the will of Heaven? That's right, you guys are drinking and having fun in the capital of Yan, listening to music in brothels, so how could you care about those soldiers on the border? So the lives of Rong soldiers are lives, but the lives of our brave men of Yan are not lives?!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com