Chapter 128: Public Opinion in the Capital
Jinling City.
Recently, the news that the King of Yan defeated the Northern Di and captured Kutu alive has been spreading in the court.
For the ministers in the court, it is still reasonable for the King of Yan to defeat the Northern Di.
But they dare not believe that the King of Yan captured Kutu alive.
After arguing for a few days, they decided to let the King of Yan send Kutu to the capital.
More than ten years ago, the relationship between Dasong and the Northern Di was not as bad as it is now.
Kutu once came to the capital as a Northern Di envoy to pay tribute.
So the ministers in the court vaguely remember Kutu's appearance.
If the King of Yan really captured Kutu, they naturally have nothing to say.
Of course.
In fact, many court officials confirmed the fact that the King of Yan captured Kutu from various channels.
However, a small King of Yan and an unpopular prince made them, or the people behind them, feel uncomfortable.
When the King of Yan made great contributions and received rewards, they always had to make trouble for the King of Yan.
At the same time, they were excited about this matter, but also felt particularly scared.
Kutu was not an ordinary Beidi person, nor was he an ordinary Langlu.
Back then, the Beidi Khan ordered a massacre because of the death of several Langlu.
They didn't dare to think about how the Beidi Khan would react if Dasong captured Kutu.
Based on two considerations, they advised Zhao Heng to immediately take Kutu and the two Beidi Langlu to Jinling.
South Study.
Dou Wei stood at the bottom of the steps, and Zhao Heng was reading a memorial.
"Your Majesty, Mo Di violated the imperial order and sent troops to Yan County without authorization. He was simply ignoring the imperial order. I think that he should be dismissed from his position as the commander of Yanguan and a new general should be selected to replace him." Dou Wei said.
The last time Mo Di went to Yan County privately, he caused criticism in the court.
After the Yuan family's memorial was handed in, he immediately impeached Mo Di, but was suppressed by Zhao Heng.
Now that Mo Di has committed a taboo, he naturally cannot let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
However, he did not do this for the Yuan family.
Rather, he did it to help his nephew, the third prince.
If he could let his own people guard Yanguan, the third prince's influence in the court would be greatly enhanced.
The position of the crown prince would not be far away from him.
Zhao Heng frowned and threw down the memorial in his hand.
This was the memorial submitted by Yuan Li, which talked about Mo Di's unauthorized dispatch of troops this time.
"I already know about this." Zhao Heng picked up another memorial.
Since the news of the great victory of the King of Yan reached the capital, the court was noisy.
Some said that the King of Yan falsely reported his achievements, some said that the King of Yan captured Kutu but it was fake, and some said that the King of Yan deliberately provoked the Northern Di people and angered the Northern Di to invade the south.
Besides the King of Yan, Mo Di was the one who was criticized the most.
The memorials impeaching him flew to his study like snowflakes.
For these ministers who submitted memorials, he naturally knew their purpose.
It was nothing more than to replace the guard of Yanguan with his own people.
Although he was lazy in the court, he was not stupid.
How could he sleep well if he handed over this world's top pass to someone who was not under his control?
So, he secretly asked a trusted minister to submit a memorial, pushing all the things to Mo Di's son, Mo Yu.
"The memorial said that leading troops to Yan County was all done by Mo Yu on impulse. I have sent people to Yan Pass. If it is true, Mo Yu will be dismissed immediately. If it is done by Mo Di, I will consider it later." Zhao Heng said.
Dou Wei was a little disappointed when he heard it.
Mo Di, this old fox, is too cunning.
It is estimated that when he asked Mo Yu to go to Yan County, he had already thought that he would be attacked by the court today.
"Your Majesty, Xie Kuan is back." At this time, Liang Cheng's voice sounded outside the door.
Zhao Heng stood up immediately after hearing this, his voice trembling slightly, "Kutu and two Beidi Langlu are here?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, and the King of Yan has specially sent a thousand cavalrymen to escort them." Liang Cheng said.
Dou Wei saw Zhao Heng so excited, and bowed and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, this time the King of Yan captured the ninth king of Beidi, which really enhances our country's prestige."
Zhao Heng laughed loudly. Since losing Ningjin Dusi, there have been few things that can make him happy in these years.
"Dou Aiqing, come with me to see if it is the Kutu of that year." Zhao Heng strode out of the study.
Thinking of something, he said to Liang Cheng: "Send someone to inform the nobles and ministers now."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Liang Cheng went happily.
At this time.
Xie Kuan and Chen Hu were waiting outside the Meridian Gate.
The Yanjun cavalry in silver armor and the imperial guards in red military uniforms and black armor formed a sharp contrast.
Many people in the capital pointed at the Yanjun cavalry.
"Captain Chen, how does the capital compare to Yancheng?" Xie Kuan looked at Chen Hu, showing off to a countryman.
Along the way, Chen Hu was taciturn and rarely spoke to him.
This made him, who was used to flattery, a little unhappy.
"Of course it is more prosperous than Yanjun." Chen Hu said.
He had to admit that the streets of the capital were a hundred meters wide, several times wider than those of Yanjun.
Even on such a wide street, there were people and cars.
Moreover, there were no people wearing linen clothes on the streets, and at least cotton clothes. Compared with many people in Yanjun who didn't even have pants, it was indeed much richer.
"Hahaha..." Xie Kuan smiled proudly, "Although the imperial city is rich, there are many such rich cities in the south of the Yangtze River."
Then his eyes flickered, "There is nothing worth staying in the poor Yan County. If Captain Chen is willing, I can recommend Captain Chen to stay in the capital as an official and a general. How about it?"
Chen Hu's eyes suddenly became sharp, "A son does not dislike his mother's ugliness, and a dog does not dislike his family's poverty. Chen Hu is dull, but he also understands this truth. If everyone in Yan County is greedy for money and forgets the responsibility of defending the land, how can there be today's victory."
Xie Kuan was speechless by what Chen Hu said. He laughed and stopped talking.
At this time, a royal carriage came out of the city gate.
Xie Kuan immediately dismounted and knelt on one knee on the ground. This was the emperor's arrival.
Chen Hu grew up in Yan County and had never seen such a pomp, but seeing Xie Kuan like this, he knew that the emperor was coming.
He also dismounted and led the soldiers to kneel on one knee.
The royal carriage stopped in front of the two, and Zhao Heng walked down with the support of Liang Cheng.
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor." Xie Kuan shouted loudly.
"Stand up." Zhao Heng waved his hand and turned his eyes to Chen Hu.
These cavalrymen were all wearing fine silver armor, and they were all strong. Their momentum was not inferior to his imperial guards.
He thought to himself that if all the soldiers of the King of Yan were like this, it was no wonder that they could defeat the Northern Di people.
Dou Wei served beside the imperial carriage, and he was more surprised than Zhao Heng.
He had been to the border to supervise the war and was familiar with military affairs.
Laymen see the excitement, while experts see the doorway.
Zhao Heng saw the fine armor, while he saw the craftsmanship of the armor.
Among the current military weapons department of Dasong, no one can make the scale armor so thick and even.
It is really surprising that the King of Yan can make such high-quality armor in such a bitter and cold place.