Lu Fusheng sighed. The current emperor had turned right and wrong upside down and could not distinguish between black and white.
Zhao Gao still had to work for him, which Lu Fusheng resented, but he had no choice but to accept it.
Because this Qin Dynasty was conquered with the help of Lu Li, and since Lu Li has not yet awakened, they must protect the Qin Dynasty for him!
"Let Chu Liu help you. She's thoughtful and will definitely be able to help you."
In Fusu's imperial edict, Zhao Gao was ordered to replace Meng Tian, and Meng Tian was ordered to return to Xianyang.
Zhao Gao is in a real bind. At this critical juncture, a general in the field may disobey the emperor's orders. Will Meng Tian agree to this?
“I think that once you reach the border and read out the imperial edict, everything will still be in General Meng’s hands. He will definitely not return to Xianyang.”
Zhao Gao nodded; he understood this as well. In terms of military command ability, he was certainly inferior to Meng Tian.
"Don't worry, Sister Fusheng, I won't compete with General Meng for power."
After saying that, Lu Fusheng called Chu Liu over, and the two of them packed their bags and headed towards the Great Wall.
The journey wasn't long; it only took about ten days to reach the Great Wall.
By this time, the weather had turned cool, and the north wind howled, blowing up the withered yellow leaves on the ground.
Zhao Gao, clad in full armor, sat atop a horse, holding the reins, his expression solemn.
On the sixth day of the lunar new year, he was dressed in men's clothing, wearing a straw hat, and had a slender figure.
The two men reached the city gate, where the guards immediately became wary upon seeing them: "Halt! Who are you?"
Zhao Gao dismounted and took out a token from his robes, handing it to the guard: "I am Zhao Gao, Grand Commandant of Qin. I have come to read the imperial edict by order of His Majesty."
The guard looked at the token, then at Zhao Gao and Chu Liu, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Please wait a moment, I will inform them immediately."
"Okay, hurry up and go."
The guard nodded and quickly ran inside.
A moment later, he ran out again and respectfully said to Zhao Gao, "Grand Commandant, please."
Zhao Gao nodded and rode inside with Chu Liu.
Meng Tian's mansion was bustling with activity. Lu Fusheng and Chu Liu entered the mansion together, and all the guards bowed and said, "Greetings, Grand Commandant."
Zhao Gao looked around and found that Meng Tian was not in the commander's mansion.
"Where is General Meng?" Lu Fusheng asked.
"Reporting to Grand Commandant, the general is currently inspecting the camp and will return in approximately half an hour. Please rest, sir."
Zhao Gao nodded slightly and followed the guards inside. He sat on a chair in the general's mansion, patiently waiting for Meng Tian to return.
After inspecting the camp, Meng Tian had just entered the main hall of the commander's mansion when he saw Zhao Gaoduan sitting in the seat of honor.
"Meng Tian greets Grand Commandant! May I ask what brings you here, Grand Commandant?"
Meng Tian was somewhat shocked. The Grand Commandant, one of the Three Dukes, had actually come to see him? Could it be that something had happened in Xianyang?
Zhao Gao looked at him and got straight to the point: "General Meng, I have come here today to read out the imperial edict."
Upon hearing this, Meng Tian felt a chill run down his spine, sensing something was amiss.
Sure enough, Zhao Gao took out the imperial edict from his bosom and placed it on the table.
Meng Tian's heart raced, and he stared at the imperial edict on the table with a heavy expression, his eyes fixed on the words on it.
"Your Majesty...you've sent you to replace the Meng family army? And you want me to return to Xianyang?" Meng Tian's voice changed, carrying a hint of doubt.
Zhao Gao nodded: "His Majesty's meaning is very clear. He is extremely angry about the loss of the northern part of the Ordos region."
"That's impossible!"
Upon hearing this, Meng Tian panicked, his head buzzing.
"Alas, the loss of the northern part of the Hetao region is an indisputable fact, and His Majesty is extremely disappointed in you!" Zhao Gao shook his head, seemingly somewhat reluctant.
Meng Tian stared intently at the imperial edict on the table, unable to believe what he was hearing.
"General Meng, I have no talent for commanding troops. As the saying goes, a general in the field may disobey the emperor's orders. I beg you, General Meng, for the safety of the Great Qin, do not accept the imperial decree!"
"I will not accept the imperial decree," Meng Tian said resolutely.
His gaze was resolute, showing an uncompromising attitude.
Hearing Meng Tian's affirmative reply, Zhao Gao breathed a sigh of relief.
He was ordered to guard the Great Wall back then. Now the Xiongnu army is launching a major offensive against the Hetao region. Although the northern part of the Hetao region has been lost, when it comes to understanding the Xiongnu people, no one can compare to him except Meng Tian.
Now that Meng Tian is unwilling to accept the imperial decree, he is naturally more than happy to do so.
Zhao Gao said earnestly, "General Meng, you are a pillar of our Qin Dynasty. We still need you to defend against the Xiongnu this time."
When news of Meng Tian's defiance of the imperial decree reached Xianyang, Fusu was furious. He overturned his desk and smashed a teacup.
"You worthless wretch! What have I paid you to do? How can you not even handle such a small matter!"
Fusu tore all the memorials on the table to shreds and threw them on the ground.
The Confucian disciples kneeling at his feet all bowed their heads, not daring to breathe.
"Issue my decree: issue six imperial edicts to Meng Tian, ordering his return, or he will be executed without mercy!"
Fusu was nearly insane at this moment. He wanted to see if Meng Tian still had the guts not to come back!
"As you command!"
The eunuch standing nearby trembled with fear and quickly retreated.
.................
In just five days, Meng Tian received six imperial edicts ordering him to return to Xianyang.
Meng Tian's heart was filled with bitterness. He knew that if he did not return, the Meng family would naturally be branded as traitors.
This gold medal signifies the emperor's personal presence and the emperor's decree.
But he was unwilling to accept it! Yet there was nothing he could do.
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