It is extremely rare for Tang Yi and Zuo Governor Yushi Zhang Hua to jointly impeach a horse captain, but the reasons for the two are also very sufficient.

"Your Majesty, the Black Water Army slaughtered more than 40,000 people in Jingzhou, which is a unique crime since the founding of Great Xia. When Jiang Han returned to Beijing, the people of Jingzhou walked several miles to send each other, if Jiang Han was killed at this time, it would make the people of Jingzhou disappointed in the imperial court, and they were afraid of civil change! Please forgive Jiang Han's sin and give a holy decree to praise him. ”

One of the ministers walked out, but it was Chu Huaixing, the secretary of Dali Temple.

Zhu Gong looked sideways slightly, Chu Huaixing and Wei Guogong had no friendship, why did he speak for Jiang Han at this time?

This Chu Huaixing's son, Chu Jiangyue, also investigated the evil alchemy case...... Zuo Governor Yushi Zhang Hua sneered: "Jiang Han is arrogant and presumptuous, he still dares to order the shooting of the Black Water Army in front of the officials of the Third Division, such unscrupulous people, if they are praised, how can the laws of Great Xia exist?" Teach where is the majesty of the imperial court! Is it telling others that whoever encounters injustice in the future can directly trample on the laws of the court and directly borrow troops to slaughter? ”

Chu Huaixing said: "If you behead Jiang Han, you will lose the majesty of the imperial court!" When the people of Jingzhou were slaughtered by the Black Water Army, it was Jiang Han who resisted desperately, if Jiang Han was beheaded now, teach the people how to think of the court? Your Majesty, Jiang Han must not be killed! ”

The two went toe-for-tat, Zhang Hua wanted to behead Jiang Han on the grounds of strict court law, and Chu Huaixing blocked back on the grounds of the people.

Ning Guogong also came out at this moment: "Your Majesty, what Chu Siqing said is very true, I don't know how many people were killed in the Jingzhou alchemy case, if it weren't for Jiang Han's sacrifice to solve the case, the imperial court would still be kept in the dark, and Xue Mu's white-collar 100,000 black water army slaughtered the city...... According to the minister's understanding, he wanted to refine the Renyuan Jindan for his own selfishness and break through the realm of the three products! Jiang Han is for the people and the country, and he must not be disposed of. ”

"Ning Guogong, the merits and demerits should be clear, Jiang Han has merits, but his faults overshadow the merits. Xue Mubai slaughtered 40,000 people, Jiang Han shot 50,000 black water troops, in my opinion, Jiang Han is even more cruel than Xue Mubai! If it is dealt with as a crime, it is not too much to cut Ling Chi ten thousand knives! Since Xue Mubai can be killed, why can't Jiang Han be killed? ”

At this time, a man in a four-clawed python robe walked out and said loudly.

Prince!

The future Emperor of Great Xia.

Emperor Xia Qi looked at the crown prince and frowned.

The prince continued: "Xue Mubai, the Duke of Kui, is the founding general of my Great Xia, and he was awarded the title of General of the Auxiliary State, and he has made great achievements, he slaughtered 40,000 people and still has to be ambushed, and Jiang Han, a horseman, is at best a self-cultivation talent, and he is so bold and reckless that he slaughtered my Great Xia Black Water Army, what a difference between this move and treason!" Father, not only to behead this person, but also to severely punish Wei Guogong! Otherwise, how can the face of the court be saved? ”

Ning Guogong was furious, and said in a deep voice: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, these two are fundamentally different!" Xue Mubai slaughtered innocent people, while Jiang Han ......"

Before he could finish speaking, he was strongly interrupted by the prince and shouted, "What's the difference! The people are the people of Great Xia, isn't the Black Water Army the generals of Great Xia? The Southern Barbarians are raging, and at this time it is the time when soldiers are needed, but Jiang Han slaughtered the Black Water Army, what is his intention? ! ”

All the princes' faces changed slightly, and the secret way was powerful.

Wen Ji shook his head secretly, although the prince's remarks were sharp, but they were too strong, or too young and vigorous.

King Yue secretly sneered, the prince was stunned by this move, not to mention offending Wei Guogong, but also offending Ning Guogong.

Although the military generals are now at a disadvantage in the court, Ning Guogong and Wei Guogong are still in the background after all, and they are so strong that they have offended everyone, and it is simply brainless to think that they will support you in the future.

But it's okay to give yourself a chance.

At this time, Zhang Haitang, the secretary of the Ministry of War, came out and said: "Your Majesty, Jiang Zhensheng's father and son are arrogant, unscrupulous, and bring disaster to the country and the people, please Your Majesty quickly behead Jiang Han, imprison Jiang Feng, and collect his Yulin guard power, and then transfer back to Jiang Zhensheng and collect his military power, don't spare their father and son!" ”

Zuo Du Yushi and others were furious.

Although this begonia is a civil official, it belongs to the military general.

What a move!

Emperor Xia Qi shook his head, Yu Guang glanced at Zhang Haitang, and said lightly: "Wei Guogong has worked hard for Great Xia, fought against Suluo in the south, and has made great achievements, Jiang Feng guarded the imperial city, and he also worked hard and made great achievements, I can trust them!" ”

Although Emperor Xia Qi respected Confucianism alone, he also knew that military generals played a vital role in the court, not to mention that now that the Duke of Weiguo was fighting against the enemy, it was naturally impossible to take him back.

King Yue's eyes moved slightly, and he said: "Father, Jiang Han asked for the people's life, it is meritorious, shooting the Black Water Army is a fault, it is better to offset the merit and demerit, forgive his life......"

"The merits and demerits cannot be offset, although the Jingzhou alchemy case was broken by Jiang Han, but Chu Jiangyue, Shaohui County Lord, Cheng Wanli and others also have merit, how can their merits be worth their faults? Please Your Majesty severely punish Jiang Han and convict him! Zhang Hua said in a deep voice.

The ministers began a new round of controversy, the crown prince, the Zuo Governor Yushi, the criminal department Shangshu, Song Guogong and others advocated beheading Jiang Han, while Ning Guogong, Zhao Guogong, and Yiguo Gong advocated innocence and reward.

The two sides quarreled.

It is hard to imagine that such an important minister of the court would argue for a concubine.

But it is easy to understand that behind this concubine is Wei Guogong.

"That's it!" Emperor Xia Qi waved his hand, interrupted the controversy of the ministers, and said in a deep voice: "Jiang Han shot the Black Water Army, and his crime should be beheaded." ”

As soon as these words came out, the faces of Ning Guogong and the others sank slightly.

"But he has a merit in breaking the alchemy case, and he was even a town in the country to cut the luck of the beard, and his merit is also there. However, merit is merit, and the law of the court has always been strict, and so is I. Take back his knighthood as punishment! Emperor Xia Qi spoke in a deep voice.

Previously, because Jiang Han had made meritorious contributions to the battle during the winter hunt, the imperial court wanted to confer his title, but it was postponed for a while.

Originally, the time was calculated, and it was almost the time to be knighted.

Now he has withdrawn the reward of the title, which is used to offset his charge of shooting 50,000 Blackwater Army, which is very cost-effective for Jiang Han.

After all, one baron was charged with shooting 50,000 Blackwater troops.

Zuo Du Yushi and the others frowned, a little unwilling in their hearts, this kind of punishment is too light!

"Your Majesty! Jiang Han shot the Black Water Army, this move not only defied the law, but also contempt the imperial court! If he is let go so lightly, how strict will the laws of Bactria be in the future? Even if Jiang Han has great merit, he can't trample on the laws of Great Xia, otherwise in the future, the laws of Great Xia will not become an empty piece of paper, and anyone who wants to trample on them will trample on them? ”

There was an old minister among the hundred officials, but it was Zhao Zhenwen, a civil minister, who was the prince and the prince, and at the same time a respected Confucian with a lofty status.

Zhao Zhenwen said in a high-pitched voice:

"Merit is merit, demerit is demerit, how can merit and demerit be offset? If this is the case, in the future, any baron in Daxia can trample on the law and slaughter soldiers? Although the Blackwater army slaughtered the city, it was ordered by the army, and its crime did not lead to death. What's more, the Black Water Army fought against the Southern Barbarians for Great Xia and defended the country, even if they wanted to kill, they couldn't allow a concubine to kill! ”

With the end of Zhao Zhenwen, the balance seemed to be tilting towards Jiang Han's side again.

Even the emperor couldn't ignore Zhao Zhenwen's thoughts.

"Before Taishi Zhao said this, don't forget that Jiang Han made the town of the country and cut off the luck of Luo, such a great credit, can it be erased with your words?" Zhao Guogong Qin Geng said coldly.

Emperor Xia Qi condescendingly overlooked the ministers, and he was also very hesitant, and said in a deep voice: "This matter will be discussed tomorrow, let's retreat from the dynasty!" ”

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……

Patriotic Mansion.

The west side yard.

In the elegant and quiet courtyard, Jiang Han saw Ning Yue, his wife in this world, who had not been seen for a long time.

Princess Ning Yue was wearing a plain palace skirt, covered with a goose-yellow light gauze, and her jet-black hair was coiled into a bun, with a hosta diagonally inserted.

Although it is simple and simple, it is elegant and dusty.

She sat on the swing, and behind her was Si Qi gently pushing the swing, swinging gently.

"Wife."

Jiang Han shouted, but got Ning Yue's puzzled response: "Huh? ”

"Daughter-in-law." Jiang Han changed his words and said with a smile: "Did you miss me?" ”

"Why did you go to Jingzhou once, and it became so flamboyant, it wasn't like this before." Ning Yue said lightly.

Although the two are already husband and wife, I don't know why, Jiang Han still doesn't feel like a husband and wife.

"Maybe Ning Yue is the eldest princess, and she will never snuggle up in her boyfriend's arms like a little girlfriend of that era." Jiang Han thought to himself.

"Look at your depressed look? Can you be seriously injured during your trip to Jingzhou? Ning Yue's expression was cold, although it was a word of concern, but it was full of coldness.

"It's just a slight injury, but I feel heavy when I see those pictures of corpses all over the field." Jiang Han told the truth, he came to Ning Yue at this moment to chat with someone.

And Ning Yue is an excellent object.

Princess Ning Yue got down from the swing, came to the stone table in the courtyard, and said, "This is inevitable, since you are in a heavy mood, let's play against the palace." ”

This was the first time Ning Yue had taken the initiative to invite Jiang Han to play chess with her.

Go? I won't! Serious people who play Go!

"Do you play backgammon?" Jiang Han said.

"Backgammon?" Ning Yue raised her eyebrows, her tone puzzled.

Jiang Han walked over, sat opposite Ning Yue, grabbed the chess pieces and placed them on the chessboard, and said, "Whoever connects the five pieces first will win." ”

Ning Yue was a little interested: "Although the rules are simple, they are also quite interesting, suitable for children to play, this is what you came up with?" ”

Who came up with backgammon? I don't know...... Jiang Han's face was as usual: "It's barely counted!" Come on, guess odd and even. ”

He grabbed a handful of sunspots and said.

"Single." Ning Yue said lightly.

Jiang Han sprinkled the sunspot on the chessboard: "Shan, you go first." ”

"But just playing chess is boring, should we make a bet?" Jiang Han said.

Ning Yue raised her eyebrows slightly: "What are you betting on?" ”

Jiang Han said: "The loser needs to answer a question from the winner, and he must answer it truthfully, how?" ”

Princess Ning Yue thought for a moment, not thinking about how to win, but thinking about what questions Jiang Han would ask if she wanted to ask, and said, "Yes." ”

"Two wins in three games, you go first!" Jiang Han said.

Ning Yue's slender and white jade fingers twisted the sunspot, and with a cold expression, she chatted: "I have heard about today's court. ”

Jiang Han nodded and said: "I heard, He Liansong, Zhang Hua wants me to die, Ning Guogong, Dali Siqing and others are trying to protect me, Your Majesty was ready to forgive me, but I was killed halfway by an old kid named Zhao Zhenwen." ”

These things were also heard by him from his eldest brother after he retired from the dynasty.

It seems that it will take some time to determine the disposition of himself.

Princess Ning Yue's beautiful and beautiful face showed a faint smile, and her eyes like autumn water glanced at him lightly, and said: "Zhao Zhenwen is not an old kidnapper, he is a famous Confucian, and many of the court are his protégés, even his father can't ignore his thoughts." ”

Jiang Han frowned and said, "Great Confucian? Is he a three-grade Confucian? ”

Princess Ning Yue explained lightly: "It is not only when you have reached the three grades of Confucianism can you be called a great Confucian, but those who are highly respected can also be called a great Confucian. ”

Jiang Han grinned: "What kind of Confucianism is that?" ”

According to him, there are not many people in Kyoto who can be called Confucianism today.

Well, Gu Qingqiu doesn't count either.

Princess Ning Yue ignored his words, continued to fall, and said: "Today, in the court, after discussing the disposal of the Jingzhou massacre case, Tang Yi took the lead in the matter, and Zhang Hua, the Governor of the Left Governor, cooperated and wanted to behead you on the grounds of trespassing, which is also expected, and it has always been the most active in this matter." ”

is a group of trolls in the matter, even the emperor dares to spray, but he is also the head of the court...... Jiang Han thought to himself, he fell in his hand and won Ning Yue's game.

Ning Yue's expression did not change, she picked up the chess pieces and put them back into the bamboo strips, and continued: "Then Chu Huaixing, the secretary of Dali Temple, thinks that you are asking for your life for the people and seeking justice for the people, if you are killed, I am afraid that the people will change." The two sides have been back and forth for several rounds, regardless of victory or defeat. ”

"It is the prince who changes the scales, the prince puts aside the matter of slaughtering the city, compares you with Xue Mubai, since Xue Mubai can die, then you can also die. This is also the prince's killer move. ”

Jiang Han's face sank slightly, the prince is really disgusting, is this the so-called putting aside the facts? In vain, he saved him when he met a demon in the winter hunt.

Ning Yue said: "Although Ning Guogong wants to speak and debate, he can't argue with the prince. Fortunately, Zhang Haitang, the secretary of the Ministry of War, made a move, thinking that he would not only behead you, but also deal with Jiang Zhensheng, this trick is wonderful! Wei Guogong is stationed in the south and wants to resist Suluo, it is impossible for his father to rule Wei Guogong at this moment, and his father has to think carefully, if he beheads you, will it make Wei Guogong grief excessively, and the war will be unfavorable...... Therefore, after Zhang Haitang said this, his father had the intention of forgiving you. The subsequent arguments could not change his mind. ”

Jiang Han suddenly realized, straightened his waist, and said, "I see." ”

Ning Yue said: "The father will have to offset the merits, it stands to reason that the crime of shooting the Black Water Army will be spared, but unfortunately Zhao Zhenwen killed it, the father can not listen to other people's words, but Zhao Zhenwen's words cannot be ignored." It is conceivable that my father is also hesitating about what to do with you. ”

Jiang Han sighed, maybe he really shouldn't have shot the Blackwater Army that day, but he didn't regret it.

At this time, the victory or defeat on the chessboard appeared.

Ning Yue lost again.

According to the best-of-three system, she should answer Jiang Han a question.

"Whatever you want to ask, ask!" Princess Ning Yue said lightly.

Jiang Han stared into her eyes and asked, "Let me ask you, who is the person who has been living with me all along?" ”

Hearing this, Si Qi, who was standing behind Princess Ning Yue, couldn't help but clench his fists.