Three months later.

After the hot summer has passed, it seems that the blink of an eye is the crisp autumn day.

The civil unrest in Shandong was finally quelled. The Marquis of Pingxi and the Marquis of Jinning led the troops back to the court together.

Emperor Xuanhe praised the Marquis of Jinning, but was quite dissatisfied with the Marquis of Pingxi, and angrily reprimanded the Marquis of Pingxi for "leading the troops ineffectively" and "the war did not go well" in front of a group of courtiers.

Pingxihou was also unlucky.

The civil unrest in Shandong was much more severe than the imperial court expected. In the report, it was said that there were less than 10,000 bandits. But when he led the troops to Shandong, he knew the truth.

There are indeed less than 10,000 bandits. But it's not just bandits along the way. Not to mention the scale of hundreds of people, there are more than 1,000 people, and there are enough people and bandits.

He concentrated his forces and tried his best to quell the most numerous and well-armed bandits along the way, and he himself lost a lot of troops. As a result, the remaining bandits simply united together, adding up to 30,000 people.

Obviously, they often win battles, but the number of bandits has only increased but not decreased. The hearts of the people in Shandong have been lost, not only there are bandits, but also many squire families who have taken the opportunity to rise up.

With enemies on all sides, no matter how powerful he is, he has to ask the imperial court to increase troops and reinforcements. As a result, he fought hard for several months and was reprimanded by the Son of Heaven for being mediocre and incompetent. Let Jin Ninghou pick the peaches in vain.

Jin Ninghou's own sister is Emperor Zheng's concubine. I don't know how much pillow wind Emperor Zheng blew on her head.

Pingxihou returned home with a gloomy face, and then said goodbye.

That night, He Qi came to Pingxi Hou's Mansion to "visit".

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Pingxihou doesn't see others, but his nephew always wants to see him.

"Uncle's trip is hard, and everyone can see it." He Qi comforted the gloomy Pingxi Hou in a low voice: "No one can erase the credit of my uncle. ”

Pingxi Hou's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction, and he snorted coldly in a low voice: "It must be that villain Yong'an Hou, who is playing right and wrong in front of the emperor and maliciously instigating." Otherwise, the emperor would not embarrass me in public. ”

In terms of fighting, Yong'an Hou is not as good as Pingxi Hou.

can be talked about speculating on the holy will to shoot the dragon's fart, Pingxihou is far behind.

Pingxi Hou and Yong'an Hou have never been mismatched. With Yong'an Hou as a person, I don't know how many slanders have been in the ears of Emperor Xuanhe in the past few months.

Pingxi Hou didn't dare to complain to the Son of Heaven, and this account was naturally counted on Yong'an Hou.

He Qi's eyes flashed, and he said lightly: "After some time, the emperor will go hunting in the imperial village." My uncle was sick for a few days and was 'cured' earlier. When the time comes, accompany the emperor to hunt together. Acting bravely, the emperor's anger will naturally disappear. ”

Emperor Xuanhe was martial and warlike, and after sitting on the dragon chair, it was inconvenient to lead the troops to fight. The rules of autumn hunting were set. The autumn hunt in October every year is huge, and the military generals who are called by the Son of Heaven to accompany them are all people who are Jane in the emperor's heart.

In previous years, Pingxi Hou was one of the military generals who accompanied him. This year, Pingxihou was not sure, and sighed helplessly: "The emperor may not summon me to go with him." ”

He Qi raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Uncle doesn't have to worry about this matter. I accompany the driver every day, and I can just say a few words on the premise of the emperor. ”

Pingxi Hou's heart moved, and he looked at He Qi.

He Qi is not a person who likes to blow the atmosphere, since he said so, he is at least eighty or ninety percent sure.

In the past few months, he has been leading troops outside, busy with wars, and he is not clear about the movements of the DPRK and China. It turned out that He Qi had already won the Sacred Heart in this way......

Pingxihou's eyes showed heartfelt approval and joy: "Good! Good! Uncle is waiting for your good news at the house. ”

The two uncles and nephews looked at each other and smiled.

Pingxihou laughed for a moment, didn't know what he thought, and sighed again: "This time, I led the troops to Shandong civilian bandits, and the barren fields were full of no one to cultivate. Although the people and bandits have been pacified, the life of the people is really difficult. ”

Every year, every year, every year. Where can ordinary people still survive?

As a military general, he listened to the orders of the Son of Heaven and led the troops to fight and quell the chaos. With outstanding military exploits, you can be added to the rank of knight. Like Pingxihou, who can sigh and sigh for the people, he is very conscientious.

He Qi was also silent, and after a long time, he said in a low voice: "The emperor is stubborn, so happy, and he is reckless. If this goes on for a long time, the people's will will be lost. Da Chu is stormy, I don't know how long it will last. ”

Pingxihou: "......"

Pingxihou gasped, his eyes widened, and his voice was filled with horror: "Shut up quickly!" How can such words be nonsense! ”

If these disrespectful words reach the ears of the Son of Heaven. Even if He Qi is in the emperor's heart, he will also be punished!

He Qi's expression did not change, and he said lightly: "Uncle, don't worry, I have never said this to anyone. I only said two words to my uncle. ”

"Every year, most of the money in the treasury is used to raise soldiers and train them to fight wars. The people of Dachu are in turmoil, all because the people can't live anymore and are forced to have no way to live. ”

"The military generals of the Chinese courtiers of the DPRK understand it in their hearts. It's just that the Son of Heaven is arbitrary and kills people at every turn. No one dares to persuade, even if they are persuaded, they cannot be persuaded. ”

Pingxihou was speechless again. After a long time, Pingxi Hou exhaled heavily: "San Lang, I just haven't heard what you said today." In the future, no matter who you are talking about, you must not say these things. ”

"We are the generals of Dachu, thanks to the emperor's love, and we have a powerful position in the court. We should listen to the Son of Heaven and be loyal to the Son of Heaven. ”

He Qi glanced at Pingxihou deeply: "Uncle is right, I am also willing to be loyal to Da Chu." ”

Is there any difference between being loyal to the Son of Heaven and being loyal to Da Chu?

Pingxi Hou swallowed the words that came to his lips and said instead: "It's good that you understand it in your heart." As military generals, we only need to be the sharpest sword in the emperor's hands. ”

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After He Qi left, the more Pingxi Hou thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. simply called Zhu Qijue over. He asked sideways: "San Lang is on an errand by the emperor's side, does he have the emperor's trust?" ”

Zhu Qijue puffed out his chest proudly: "Then you don't need to say!" Even when the emperor went to the harem, he asked his cousin to accompany him. ”

The imperial guards are the personal soldiers of the Son of Heaven. Accompanying the car every day, it can be seen that He Qi has indeed won the trust of the Son of Heaven.

Where did He Qi's rebellious thoughts come from?

If it is detected by the Son of Heaven, it will be a disaster ...... death!

Pingxihou's brows tightened.

Zhu Qijue saw that his father's face was not good, so he didn't dare to ask more. Quail with his head down. Pingxihou came back to his senses, and when he saw his son like this, he became more and more unhappy, scolded him, and drove him out.

Zhu Qijue was full of grievances.

He's messing with someone!

The next day, when he entered the palace on duty, Zhu Qijue and the rest of the imperial guards stood outside the Baohe Palace.

There will be no more than twenty imperial guards who are qualified to enter the Baohe Hall close to the side of the Son of Heaven. He Qi is the closest to Emperor Xuanhe.

No one expected that when Emperor Xuanhe summoned his ministers to discuss matters, he suddenly fell ill.

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