Chapter 28: Well Behaved

Zhou Shengchen heard Jin Rong's shout and immediately shook the horse's rein in his hand.

The military advisor Xie Chong, military commander Ma Ganhua and others beside him immediately followed him.

"I'll go and have a few words with him. What's there to worry about?" Zhou Shengchen said with a smile.

Feeling that this was really dangerous, Xie Chong continued to stop him, but Gan Hua gritted his teeth and said in a low voice: "If Jin Rong dares to do anything disadvantageous to His Highness, I will risk my life to wipe out Taiyuan County!"

When Xie Chong heard these words, he seemed to respect me as the king. He frowned, but he could not say anything else to avoid arousing public anger.

Zi Gu rode his horse forward, and in the vast plain, Zhou Shengchen was the only one walking forward.

Jin Rong squinted his eyes and looked over, wondering if the other party had any tricks up his sleeve.

The ministers around him couldn't help but whisper: "Prefect, why don't we just capture and kill him!"

After hearing this, Jin Rong's body immediately started to tremble with excitement.

After thinking for a while, he had no choice but to reject the suggestion: "If we go out to capture and kill him now, I'm afraid we won't be able to return to Jinyang City."

The ministers looked at the well-organized royal army on the opposite side, and then looked at the number of soldiers and horses on their own side who were at a disadvantage, and they did not dare to speak again.

Jin Rong suppressed the fear in his heart and slowly rode forward.

The two of them were about two feet apart and each reined in their horses.

"Your Highness." Jin Rong had no choice but to bow and salute.

Nodding, Zhou Shengchen replied: "What reward does Prefect Jin want?"

Jin Rong raised his head and was staring at him with hair all over his body. But he had already spoken before, so now he had no choice but to continue: "The traitorous general was deceived, which made me confused for a moment, and almost caused the serious crime of concealing the traitorous minister."

"Now that Governor Jin knows that he is a traitor, why do you still say 'minister'?" Zhou Shengchen said coldly.

Jin Rong couldn't help being startled, and subconsciously saluted: "I made a slip of the tongue, please don't blame me, Your Highness."

"Okay, tell me." Zhou Shengchen then asked.

Jin Rong's eyes moved away from Zhou Shengchen's face and looked at the mangled pieces of meat on the ground. He endured his nausea and turned around and said, "The traitorous general is really hateful. I will definitely want to eat his flesh."

"That's it?" Zhou Shengchen couldn't help but laugh.

"Your Highness, please grant your permission." Jin Rong said with cupped hands.

"When I order the soldiers to cut off his head, the rest will be rewarded to Governor Jin." After Zhou Shengchen said this, he turned his horse's head and returned.

Looking at his slowly walking back, Jin Rong, who had originally wanted to collect the traitor general's body, gritted his teeth with hatred, but did not dare to get angry.

The king's army came with several horses. One of the soldiers dismounted and cut off the rebel general's head, then mounted his horse and left with his comrades.

Jin Rong looked at the mess on the ground and felt nauseated in his chest and abdomen. Seeing Zhou Shengchen over there still looking at him, he had no choice but to get off his horse.

Squatting on the ground, he picked up the broken pieces and brought them to his mouth tremblingly...

It was so uncomfortable that he couldn't help but vomit.

A group of guards immediately rushed over and helped him up from the ground.

Looking at Wang Jun again, Jin Rong saw that Zhou Shengchen's figure had been hidden among the countless flags.

Nodding silently, Jin Rong wiped the blood from his mouth and said with hatred in his heart: Zhou Shengchen, I must do the same to you in the future!

Zhou Shengchen led the army back to Daizhou, first sent a good news to the court, and then stayed with Gao Yuchao for many days.

He also ordered the generals from nearby feudal towns to come to see him, and he specifically requested that the general must arrive in person.

The orders were issued by many scouts, and he continued to work with Gao Yuchao to organize the official and military affairs of the newly occupied states.

When the good news sent to the court arrived, the young emperor Liu Hui was immediately excited and said repeatedly: "Uncle Emperor, he has done a great job for his hard work! I will definitely reward him generously!"

After he finished speaking, all the ministers shouted long live.

"No."

Zhao Teng, who was originally the chief chamberlain but was now promoted to the position of Taifu Qing, spoke out to stop him. The ministers in the court immediately looked at each other and fell silent.

"Although King Xiao Nanchen has meritorious service, he violated the court's laws by sending troops first. If he can still be rewarded for this, we can only encourage him and other generals in the military town to ignore the law!" Zhao Teng said plausibly! said.

The ministers did not dare to say anything, but General Liu Yuan frowned and thought.

Zhou Shengchen spent nearly two years fighting thousands of miles away to quell the chaos. It would indeed be unjustifiable if such a great contribution was not rewarded.

But he couldn't be too arrogant and indulged this famous person. Liu Yuan couldn't figure out how to deal with it for a while.

Seeing that he was silent, Zhao Teng knew that he had other considerations and quickly asked: "The general is hesitant, why are you worried?"

Liu Yuan hesitated for a moment and murmured: "King Xiao Nanchen is brave and has established his unparalleled achievements. He did send troops against orders, so we cannot encourage him just like that."

He said hesitantly, and Zhao Teng felt scratched his head.

King Xiao Nanchen has made a strong oath, so naturally he will not do anything just to feel dissatisfied. But if it really offends him, and if something happens next time, he just delays sending troops, it will also cause difficulties for the court.

He couldn't think clearly, but Zhao Teng suddenly remembered that his niece, Piao Guang, who was Zhou Shengchen's apprentice, was here.

"Master, what do you think of this matter?" Zhao Teng looked at Miao Guang.

Although his health was not good recently, Yang Guang still insisted on taking a few steps forward with the royal staff given by the emperor.

"There's no need to be polite, Tai Tu. Please just speak up." Zhao Teng said impatiently.

Cao Guang no longer knelt down. After bowing his hands and saluting, he coughed and said, "You shouldn't be rewarded!"

The ministers immediately let out a low cry, feeling that the Taifu was really flattering.

Zhao Teng was immediately filled with joy and his eyebrows were squeezed together with a smile.

Liu Yuan was slightly stunned, but he still valued Miao Guang and remained silent.

"The imperial court also spent a lot of money and food to suppress the rebellion, so there is no reward. It is indeed the reason why King Xiao Nanchen rushed to send troops. However," Jian Guang said slowly while coughing, "please, your majesty, please give the loyal and loyal Ping An When the King of Qin was transferred to Liuzhen, Daizhou and other places, he followed the suggestion of King Xiaonanchen and transferred him to the title of King of Dingbei."

Gao Yuchao did indeed serve in suppressing the rebellion, but the Northland is still not peaceful now. In addition, he was not from the royal family and did not have the reputation of King Xiao Nanchen, so the court would not arouse the suspicion that he was rebellious.

"Then what?" Liu Yuan asked quickly without waiting for Zhao Teng to ask.

"The original fiefdom of King Qin was only a few hundred miles in radius, and most of it was in remote places, so he transferred it to King Xiao Nanchen as a sign of appeasement." Jiao Guang coughed and said, "The one person the court is most on guard against is King Xiao Nanchen. That’s all. No matter how many fiefs he has now, they are still within the customs."

"Okay!" Liu Yuan immediately clapped his hands and shouted, "The thoughts of the Taifu and this general have come together! King Xiao Nanchen himself also thought clearly and this is what he meant, so we will just go with the flow. Favor.”

Seeing that he agreed, Zhao Teng immediately smiled and said: "What the general said is true!"

Seeing that he was recognized by his comrades, Liu Yuan also grinned widely. Afterwards, he praised again and said: "It's true that Taifu has a far-reaching plan!"

Piao Guang looked at these two arrogant people and felt sad in his heart: The foundation of the past emperors for several generations was controlled by these two people? The boundless territory of Beichen can only be protected by King Xiao Nanchen? Are you still being suspected?

Just thinking about it made his body tremble with nervousness, and he lowered his head covered with gray hair.

Liu Yuan looked at Liu Wei again, frowned and asked, "What does the prime minister mean?"

"Second the general's decision!" No matter how reluctant Liu Wei was, he would not dare to go against Liu Yuan and Zhao Teng's wishes, lest he be immediately killed.

The rest of the people hurriedly shouted: "I all agree with you!"

"Hahaha." Liu Yuan and Zhao Teng looked at each other and laughed arrogantly.

The little emperor Liu Hui seems to be a transparent person, not to mention the "Prince" Liu Zixing standing next to him.

"Okay, do you still have this memorial?" Liu Yuan glanced at the courtiers with cold eyes.

Everyone was trembling, and no one dared to say what else was going on.

However, in the dead silence, Cao Guang said loudly: "I have something to report."

Liu Yuan and Zhao Teng immediately looked at him with disgust.

"What's the matter, Master?" Liu Yuan asked carelessly.

This time, Guang Guang went out to work again. He knelt down seriously, saluted and said, "I am already seventy years old and still ill. I know that I am not going to die soon. I want to serve as an official and return to my hometown in Qinghe County to lead my clan members to cultivate together." "History of Northern Chen".

Just when he felt that this old guy was an eyesore, Liu Yuan did not wait for the emperor to ask questions and immediately said loudly: "It's accurate!"

The courtiers were either filled with hatred or fear, but they did not dare to speak.

Zhao Teng looked back at the little emperor, and Liu Hui quickly said in a childish voice: "It's accurate."

Guang Guang dragged his royal staff and slowly walked out of the imperial city.

Prince Liu Zixing followed quietly and said in a low voice: "How can the Grand Tutor take office at this time?"

"Old minister has made it clear that not only do I want to become an official, but also all the members of the Piao clan who are officials in various places must return to their hometowns." Piao Guang turned to look at him and continued to move forward with his staff.

"But Taifu," Liu Zixing, who felt extremely regretful, followed anxiously, "a man as highly virtuous and respected as you is also so indifferent to His Majesty's power."

"Ahem." Cao Guang coughed twice, stopped and said to him, "Even you, forget about that marriage."

Liu Zixing was in a daze after hearing this, watching him go away silently.

Although he didn't get a portrait of Mao Shiyi last time, Liu Zixing had long heard that the only daughter of Mao's third family was a smart, beautiful, gentle and gentle girl.

Of course, such a girl must be a good match. After listening to Piao Guang's words, Liu Zixing not only did not give up the idea, but seemed to be stimulated and became more determined.

The court was in chaos, but fortunately Zhou Shengchen's prediction was recognized.

When the imperial edict was actually delivered to Daizhou, Gao Yuchao couldn't believe his eyes.

After listening to the envoy's reading, Gao Yuchao bowed and took the imperial edict with trembling hands.

After retreating to the back hall, he and Zhou Shengchen sat alone together, still whispering in disbelief: "Your Highness, how did it happen like this?"

Smiling, Zhou Shengchen replied: "Since it is easy to come, maybe it is easy to lose."

Gao Yuchao frowned and thought to himself.

"Just as I said at the beginning, I will only report to the court intermittently information about the unrest in the vicinity. In this way, you will be able to stay here safely." Zhou Shengchen continued, "But you must remember what I said at the beginning. , we must be sincerely good to the people."

"I will obey His Highness's orders!" Although Gao Yuchao was confirmed as King of Dingbei, he still kept his promise.

"If something bad happens to the people here, I may appear in front of King Dingbei at any time." Zhou Shengchen said silently.

"I definitely don't dare!" Gao Yuchao couldn't help but shudder and quickly saluted again.

"Everything is for the stability of the world, and everything is for the people to live and work in peace and contentment." After Zhou Shengchen said this, the two of them looked at each other and nodded.

"Report!"

A scout shouted outside the door.

"What's the matter?" Gao Yuchao asked displeasedly.

"More than twenty generals from nearby vassal towns have arrived one after another. At this time, they are all staying in the post house, waiting for King Xiao Nanchen to summon him!" The scout came in and reported.

"I know." Zhou Shengchen stood up and said.

Gao Yuchao knew it immediately and quickly arranged the ceremony to summon the generals.

More than twenty generals received the notice, not to be summoned by King Xiao Nanchen in the Daizhou Mansion Office, but to go to the king's army camp outside the city.

They also knew that this was an intentional arrangement by King Xiao Nanchen, but these generals knew that the king's army had swept thousands of miles away, so they dared not complain at all.

Arriving at the military camp outside the city, these generals were first secretly shocked, and then secretly cried out, "It's so painful."

What shocked them was undoubtedly the neat military appearance of the king's generals, each holding a sharp sword and spear; what made them complain was that it was too far to reach the tent from the camp gate.

Because when the king's army was fighting, these generals did not dare to divide their troops to assist the king's army because they were afraid of losing their own forces. At this time, they had no choice but to reap the consequences and follow the scene that was obviously rehearsed, imitating the scene of the princes paying homage to Xiang Yu and surrounding Handan.

Spontaneously they knelt down together, and the generals crawled on their knees from the camp gate to the big tent.

Although the ground is flat, there are also rough pebbles and gravel. Their hands, feet, and knees were so worn that they even had blood stains on them, but they did not dare to complain and were tired, and crawled extremely seriously.

Amid the "welcome" of soldiers armed with guns and halberds on both sides, these generals finally arrived at the entrance of the big tent.

"Greetings to King Xiao Nanchen!" These generals announced their names and shouted together.

"Please come into the tent and talk." Zhou Shengchen's cold voice came from far away inside the tent.

The generals did not dare to look left or right and continued to crawl in.

Not daring to raise their heads, they all knelt on the ground and said, "Your Highness, please forgive us for our cowardice! It is because we have few soldiers that we dare not leave the city."

"You are complaining before I even question you?" Zhou Shengchen shouted with a stern face, "I thought that I didn't dare to behead all of you, but I really thought that without you, there would be no one to serve as generals in all the vassal towns. It’s over!”

"Your Highness Wanwang, forgive me!" The generals did not dare to explain any more and immediately shouted together.

Zhou Shengchen stopped talking, and the huge tent seemed empty and fell into silence.

The generals bowed their heads and knelt down in worship. The cold sweat on their backs flowed to their chests, and they did not dare to move an inch.

"Your Majesty allowed you to guard various places, but what did you do?" Zhou Shengchen suddenly asked.

The generals did not dare to hesitate and replied quickly: "May the people of Beichen live and work in peace and contentment, and the smoke of cooking fires in the world will continue for thousands of miles!"

Gao Yuchao on the side couldn't help but chuckle to himself, and tried his best to hold it back: What a well-behaved person! This is the slogan of Wang Jun.