And over there, Zhu Di shrank his eyes and opened his mouth to drink: "Don't thank Your Highness for not killing?" ”

Qing'an woke up like a dream, he prostrated on the ground and bowed while shouting: "Thank you Your Highness for not killing, thank you Your Highness for not killing." But Zhu Di immediately ordered again: "The capital crime can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped!" Disrespect for the royal family must not be punished, from beheading to fifty military sticks, executed immediately! ”

Qing'an's face was like ashes when he heard this, but he didn't dare to beg for mercy again, and he was dragged down without saying a word. Soon there was a scream outside the house, accompanied by the sound of military sticks, which was very terrible.

And within the walls, no one spoke, and no one left, but listened to the cry. Even if the more I listened, the more frightened I became, afraid that Na Qing'an would probably die after receiving fifty military sticks, then I would become this invisible executioner. But I still endure, waiting for this punishment to end, and waiting for no one to dare to speak of my Ah Ping from now on.

If you beat a person who has been cared for wholeheartedly since you knew him, how can you allow others to slander and scold him?

And Yan Qizi no longer needs to be punished, and no one dares to persecute Ah Ping anymore. This is also the reason why I had an intentional attack just now, I am a very protective person, although Yan Qi usually quarrels with me, but he and Lu He are like family, of course you have to stand up when you see him being bullied.

But I have to admit that I can stand up and speak, but I just rely on Ah Ping by my side, and Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu will defend me. Therefore, this infighting cannot be regarded as a win, nor can it be regarded as a loss.

During the meditation, the shouting outside the wall stopped, and someone came in to report that Qing'an couldn't stand the pain and fainted. Zhu Di only frowned and said, "Go on." The visitor did not dare to say much, and turned back to give the order.

Ah Ping spoke again: "Since you have fainted, remember the remaining number, and then be punished when you are relieved." ”

At the moment, I don't think there is anything wrong with Ah Ping's decision, but I just saw that a ghostly light flashed at the moment when Zhu Di's black eyes flickered, and I caught a trace of strange thoughts. Later, when I found an opportunity to ask Zhu Di in private, I suddenly realized.

Benevolence is indeed the first necessary character for a monarch, and the implementation of benevolent government is also a blessing for the government and the opposition and even the people; But in the barracks, only the military orders are like mountains and hard and unyielding, saying one is one, saying two is two, when you can convince your subordinates, too indecisive will only make others think you are too timid.

At this time, Zhu Di did not refute Ah Ping's face, and lightly ordered to write down Qing'an's board according to His Royal Highness's words, and then punish him later, and the chaos was over.

Back in the backyard, Uncle Mu immediately asked Yan Qi to lie down on the bed, and pushed it several times in his heart before turning back and explaining to us: "The heart is damaged, and I need to recuperate for a period of time for the time being, and I can't do anything with others during this period." ”

Yan Qi lay on his side and frowned, "It's not that serious." ”

Uncle Mu ignored him and walked out of the house.

Although Ah Ping followed into the house, he leaned against the wall and did not reach the bed. When Yan Qi's eyes searched, I knew that he was looking for Ah Ping, and deliberately moved out of the way, Yan Qi's gaze shrank after it settled, and called in a low voice: "Childe." ”

Ah Ping didn't respond, just leaned back and looked back calmly with an expressionless face.

Yan Qi's eyes finally showed panic, he sat up from the bed, half of his body leaned out of the bed with a nervous expression: "Childe, I was wrong, I shouldn't have fought with that person, but if it wasn't for him......"

"If he hadn't slandered me, you wouldn't have done it, would you?" Ah Ping suddenly interrupted his explanation, "But Xiao Qi, have you ever thought about what you broke with your move?" ”

Yan Qi was stunned and replied: "Childe, I don't know, is it ...... Will it affect you? ”

Ah Ping shook his head, "When you throw the first punch, it means that there is a rift between us and Yan Jun. ”

I don't know this reason, the Yan army is directly subordinate to Zhu Di, and he only surrenders to him, and the soldiers sent by the imperial court will be unconsciously weakened and despised in the military camp with military exploits as the longest, which is normal, and it takes continuous fighting and achievements to win the respect of others. Prior to this, the generals of the Yan army did not dare to have any disrespectful words because of Zhu Di's strict management of the army and Ah Ping's status as the emperor's grandson. But ten fingers have long and short fingers, and no matter how strict Zhu Di's control is, there are also people who are not inferior, such as Na Qing'an.

It is precisely because of such people that they will put the things that were originally hidden under the table and intensify their contradictions.

But I agree with Yan Qi, Qing'an can insult the soldiers sent by our imperial court today and slander my Ah Ping, it will only become more rampant in the future. If this wind is allowed to blow into the army, so that the two armies repel each other, then how will the battle be fought in the future?

Whether it's killing chickens and monkeys, or taking this as a warning, in short, today is to establish this authority, so that those who are not convinced can shut their mouths, not to mention that Ah Ping will ascend to the throne in the future, how can they be so light.

Military merits are certainly respectable, but some people are born to be kings, and some people are born to be generals, and generals are soldiers who belong to the king. If even the imperial power can be ignored and disrespected, how can this be a country and a soldier?

I thought about this, and Yan Qi over there was already full of regret after being counted by Ah Ping, and then looking at the depression in Ah Ping's expression, he was so anxious to get off the ground, but as soon as he stepped on the ground, his legs were weak and he was about to fall, and he was supported by the green lotus next to him.

Ah Ping didn't come to persuade but turned around and left, my heart sank, and I threw a sentence to Yan Qi: "I'll go to see him, don't worry, I support your actions today." No matter what Ah Ping was thinking at this time, he couldn't chill a heart that defended him in every way.

With Ah Ping's ass followed, when he saw him go back to his room, he followed in, and then closed the door.

He knew that I was coming, and when he looked back at me, he asked, "Lan, did I do something wrong?" This expedition shouldn't have brought the people closest to you with you. ”

I walked over and pulled him to sit at the table, took the teapot and poured him a cup of herbal tea before saying, "If you don't bring me and Yan Qi with you, who will defend you at that time just now?" Do you just let others treat you poorly? ”

"But...... In this way, there will be a rift between me and the Yan army, and the most taboo thing in the battle between the two armies is infighting. ”

I smiled and said in as relaxed a tone as possible, "That's right, but not necessarily." Think about the development of this matter today, do you think it is better to let this wind grow crookedly or just stop it? ”

Ah Ping began to hesitate, and there was uncertainty in his eyes.

I added another dose of fierce medicine to him: "Then from another angle, if today's protagonist is you, and Qing'an scolds me, will you make that punch?" Ah Ping was stunned, and said without thinking: "Of course, no one is allowed to scold you." ”

followed me and said, "So, what's wrong with Yan Qi's punch?" ”

Ah Ping was stopped by me for a moment, and seeing the stunned expression, I picked up the tea on the table and handed it to him, and said earnestly: "Ah Ping, you also said that we are your closest people, and you must know what kind of status you have in Yan Qi's heart." As he said, I believe that no matter how Qing'an scolds him today, he won't move a finger, but he can't scold you. The same is true for me, and some people can treat me lightly, but not against you. So at that time, I couldn't control my emotions to say that, I know you will be worried, but we live this life, we don't live by tolerance, we have to have backbone when we should have backbone. ”

Gaining the respect of others is definitely not based on tolerance, but requires strength. And before proving their strength, everyone has a bottom line, which is not allowed to be touched wantonly.

After a long pause, Ah Ping finally wrinkled between his eyebrows and slowly spoke: "Maybe it's really me who cares too much." I wholeheartedly hope that the two armies can live together in harmony, and I don't want to break this balance, but I don't think about how can I balance it if I am not on the same scale? In addition, I should also restrain my subordinates that if something like this happens again, they will be punished severely. There may also be an open and honest conversation with Uncle Wang. ”

Listening to his last words, my heart trembled for no reason, this is the only area I dare not touch. I didn't dare to ask Ah Ping what he wanted to talk about with Zhu Di, for fear that asking would attract Ah Ping's speculation and suspicion.

So I deliberately changed the subject: "I think you should go and appease Yan Qi." ”

Ah Ping nodded, "I know, I did speak a little heavier just now." He drank the cup of tea and got up and said, "I'll go to him now." ”

Ah Ping entered Yan Qi's house, sent all the people inside out and closed the door. I know the reason, but the others don't know, they all look at each other and are apprehensive, so Uncle Mu is more calm.

Because the castle guard mansion is so big, basically all the generals live in this backyard, and the men are not particular, and it is good to have a roof tile to shelter, so it is not uncommon for three or five people to sleep in one room. At this time, they were all standing in the courtyard, in groups of three or two, I secretly observed in the corner, and it was obvious that they were divided into two sides: on one side were the generals of the Yan army, and on the other side were the people of the court and the brocade guards, and they did not speak when they sat or standed, so the atmosphere in the courtyard was very dull.

I didn't see Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu, so they should have been discussing in the house. This matter depends on Zhu Di's attitude, in fact, Ah Ping did not do it, but still left Qing'an with his life, Zhu Di is the king of Yan in Beiping, and the prince of the Ming Dynasty, Qing'an's slander of the royal family also includes him. It's just that I know Ah Ping, but I have never seen through Zhu Di, and I don't know what thoughts are circling under his heavy face.