Chapter 84 : Quarrel

Although it has been several months since Lan Zhao ascended to the throne, the territory of the Blue Country that has been washed by the war has still not fully restored its former calmness, and a few large tribes in the Southwest land have taken advantage of the fact that the world is in turmoil to gather their troops and horses with the intention of separating from the rule of the Emperor of the Blue Country and becoming an independent country.

In order to quell the rebellion as soon as possible, Pei Si Yan sent the neighbouring local army to suppress it. But the rebels with the local terrain familiar with the terrain, clever use of geography, set up a lot of ambush and difficult, coupled with the reason of the soil and water, even if the local army originally how brave, facing the rebels can not be helped, retreating.

Seeing that a part of the blue country will be lost, the imperial capital can no longer allow the war situation to develop like this, must get together as soon as possible to cope with the plan, otherwise the new emperor to ascend to the throne at the beginning of the country will be torn apart, not only hurt the people's heart, in the history of the future generations will also be left behind an unflattering stain.

Above the hall, all the ministers are worried about this matter together, whispering about the strategy to deal with it.

Pei Si Yan glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw that Prince De's son Xu Zi Huan couldn't hold back his temper and seemed to want to come out to present his speech, he seized the opportunity to take a step ahead of the others, "Your Majesty, I suggest that I send General Wang Lin Ye to lead the elite troops to suppress the rebels."

Supporting Lan Zhao to ascend to the throne, Wang Jinshan can be said to be the real top merit, in the years she disappeared, not only take good care of Lan Zhao, intentionally or unintentionally to Lan Zhao about the various atrocities of that imperial brother of his. After Lan Zhao was persuaded by her to raise the flag against the enemy, Wang Jianshan personally led the elite soldiers and strong generals to kill the enemy, during which he suffered a serious injury, and then handed over the responsibility of leading the troops to his nephew, Wang Linye.

Wang Linye was the right-hand man of Wang Zhishan for many years, and his ability was no less than his uncle's. He won many battles and helped Lan Zhao win a large area of territory.

When Lan Zhao ascended to the throne, he immediately appointed Wang Jishan as the Duke of Auxiliary State, while Wang Linye was promoted to the position of Grand General of Auxiliary State, commanding half of the troops of the Blue Country. They finally, two years after the fact, fulfilled the dream they had when they first supported her, and became the hottest characters in the imperial capital, holding power in their hands and turning their hands to the clouds.

They were also the only two people outside of Li Qingyan, Lan Zhaohe and Zhuan Sun Qiyun who knew that Tantai Yan was still alive, so it was clear that she had complete trust in them.

And such a trusting relationship was enough to support them for a long, long time.

After Pei Si Yan finished speaking, she glanced at Prince De without moving her eyes.

Xu Zihuan could not help but be stunned, his eyes changing rapidly, flashing with incomprehension and resentment.

"Your Majesty, Lord Pei," Wang Linye took a step to the side, respectfully and courteously owing slightly to Lan Zhao and Pei Siyan, "Although I have the intention to pacify the rebels, I can't help but be unable to do so. Your majesty is not aware, my old injury recurred a few days ago, the pain is unbearable, lest let your majesty and Pei adults worry, so has been hidden from reporting. Facing the vicious rebels, the injury may affect my performance, and I am afraid that it may cause innocent casualties, which is the last thing I want to see. I ask the Emperor and Lord Pei to think twice and reconsider the candidate to lead the army."

"How could this be?" Pei Si Yan asked worriedly, "I wonder just how serious the injuries are? General Wang should have said earlier, alas-"

"Very heavy." Wang Linye's brows furrowed and his face went white, "I just don't want you all to worry about me."

"General Wang, since you're not feeling well, return to your residence as soon as possible to properly recuperate." Lan Zhao sighed helplessly, "I will order several eunuchs to pay a visit to the house and treat General Wang. I hope General Wang can recover soon, if there are any requests, as long as they are within my ability, I will definitely do my best."

"Thank you for your Majesty's favour, I am grateful."

Lan Zhao waved his hand and immediately another chamberlain came forward, holding Wang Linye's arm as he retreated.

Wang Linye's back foot just disappeared at the entrance of the hall, Xu Zihuan couldn't wait to jump out of the column, "Your Majesty I have something important to report."

Lan Zhao said, "Shizi Xu please speak."

"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops into battle and suppress the rebels." Xu Zihuan's face was filled with excitement, looking forward to the emperor handing over this hard job to himself.

However, the truth could not be as personnel as it should be, Pei Si Yan faintly spoke, "Xu Zi Huan, some time ago you led the troops outside and fought in successive battles, you must have put in a lot of effort and physical strength in order to make a mark, right?"

Xu Zihuan bowed to the emperor, "For the sake of the emperor, I bow and die! For the unification of the Blue Kingdom's rivers and mountains, it's worth it to put in as much effort as possible!"

"From this," Pei Si Yan narrowed her eyes, "Shizi Xu's physical strength today is no better compared to General Wang, right? Not leading the troops into battle in the best condition, how should one believe that you can successfully annihilate the rebels?"

"Lord Pei, General Wang is suffering from a recurrence of an old illness and is unable to endure the pain before he is unable to lead his troops," Xu Zihuan said, not caring about the Imperial Master's tightening of his grip, "but my humble servant is different, although my humble servant has worked very hard, but as long as he rests for a few days, he will be able to recover, so how can he not lead his troops into battle in the best condition? Why wouldn't I be in the best condition to go to war?"

"But I clearly noticed that Xu Shizi has a tired look between his brows." Pei Si Yan pointed out pointedly, and asked the officials around him to come and take a look at Shizi Xu to see if he had a tired look on his face.

Xu Shizi was very uncomfortable being surrounded by spectators, ever since he stayed in the imperial capital, every day, apart from the morning court and dealing with his own men's share of the political affairs, the rest of his time was spent in the alleys, drinking and enjoying himself with women as beautiful as flowers, enjoying himself. Every day and every night are spent like this, the wheel again strong and healthy men also can not keep enough spirit every day, tired colour naturally show up.

"There is nothing wrong with what Lord Pei said," said an old man with a white beard, "Prince Xu, it seems that you have not yet recuperated! In this situation, even if you have dreams of settling the nation in your heart, you can't fight hard and act recklessly.

Xu Zihuan glared obliquely at the old man, his face unhappy.

Surname Pei, is not going to seize himself, against, right?

Thinking that he had taken on the hard job of suppressing the rebels was also for personal gain - now that the army was to be sent from the imperial capital, the military power of that part of the army was in the hands of Wang Linye. And if he was able to lead the army successfully, it wouldn't be long before those generals would become the lackeys of the Xu family.

With more military power in their hands, what were the four auxiliary ministers? What does the Imperial Master, Lord Pei, count for?

It was so hard to catch Wang Linye injured and unable to go on the expedition, it was the time for him to seize the good opportunity to make a mark and buy people's hearts, but it was ruthlessly sabotaged.

Xu Zihuan's heart was on fire, and it was getting hotter and hotter, but his face was still calm, but it was like the silent volcano that was on the verge of erupting at any moment.

"It seems that Prince Xu didn't get a good rest," the corner of Pei Si Yan's mouth hooked into a smug smile, "I wonder what you gave up your rest to do?"

"Uh-" a difficult question was thrown out, and Xu Zihuan was speechless.

"Prince Xu, we're eager to hear your answer." Pei Siyan said as she raised her hand to point at the various officials of the Emperor present, gloating as she looked at the increasingly embarrassed Xu Zihuan.

"Lord Pei, although my humble servant is an official in the imperial court, he is still allowed to have private time to do his own thing, right? Why are you asking this question, could it be that you have a penchant for voyeurism?"

The great hall was in an uproar, and the atmosphere changed subtly as Lan Zhao unnaturally coughed a few times.

Ever since Lord Pei had successfully championed Lan Zhao's ascension to the throne, he had never heard anyone say anything wrong about Lord Imperial Master in public.

Even though the Xu family was now in favour, how could they compare to Lord Pei? If it causes the Emperor to be furious, I'm afraid it's going to be very bad ...

The crowd remained silent, watching how both sides would defuse the crisis thrown at them by the other.

"Could it be that Prince Xu has never thought that he has done too much in certain things?" Pei Si Yan calmly laughed, "It's not that I wanted to know, but I was forced by you to let me know."

"How could that be!" Xu Zi Huan threw out his sleeves, his mind calculating the situation for himself to have and points of victory.

"If you want people to not know, unless you don't do it." Pei Si Yan looked at Prince Xu with deep meaning.

Xu Shizi suddenly found that if Pei Di Shi told the truth, even if he defended himself, but the Imperial Historical Office will most likely grasp the handle and not let go, want the Emperor to punish, then not only can't help to make the war achievements and soldiers can't hold, the reputation is going to be completely ruined!

"Cough," Xu Zihuan thought here, as the saying goes, "a good man does not do it before", decided to first pretend to show good, "Pei adults, sorry, my official before the words a little too radical. For what you said, I hope that after both of us calm down, I will give my official a chance to explain."

Pei Si Yan graciously waved her hand, "There's no need to be concerned about Prince Xu, this official is merely hoping that you can act within your means. Those are your private matters, and indeed I do not dare to intervene and ask questions. Now that solving the rebellion in the southwest is important, why don't we renegotiate who will lead the troops."

"Good." Xu Zihuan responded, secretly pondering who among his close associates would be able to take on this important task.

Before he could think of one, he heard Pei Siyan's voice ringing out once more, "Your Majesty, I suggest that I send General Mingwei Bei Jingxiu to lead the troops to the place of rebellion."

Hearing this, Xu Zihuan could not help but be stunned.

This General Bei was someone who had followed him all the way, what the hell was Emperor Pei playing at, not choosing his own generals, but actually choosing to come to the camp of his political opponents.

Pei Si Yan continued, "General Bie has been through a hundred battles, his origin is the southwestern town of Ningyuan, he is familiar with the local geography, I believe that he will definitely be able to bring good news for the emperor."

"General Bei." Lan Zhaoge's gaze cast to a middle-aged man in the ranks of the military generals.

General Bei immediately stepped out and knelt on one knee, "I am here."

"Do the other Aiqing, think General Bei is competent enough for the job?" Lan Zhao asked.

"I've heard of General Bui's reputation even though I'm in the imperial capital, especially the fact that he broke the enemy army of 60,000 with 3,000 soldiers and horses, which is a wonder to behold and hailed as one of the fiercest generals of the world," Wuluo said, praising General Bui with all the praise in the world, "Your Majesty, I'm likewise confident that he's capable of doing this. "

"Very well, since the Imperial Master as well as Lord Wuluo have recommended him, I am relieved." Lan Zhao's heart breathed a long sigh of relief, "General Bui, I order you to immediately name 100,000 and head to suppress the rebels!"

"I will live up to Your Majesty's high expectations and will definitely bring back the heads of the enemy generals!" General Bei kowtowed and thanked him.

Before Xu Zi Huan could guess or find a possible answer to his question, he looked at Pei Si Yan again, only to find that she and General Bei smiled at each other, as if they were old friends who had known each other for many years.

His heart "thumped", could it be that there was a relationship between the Imperial Master and General Bei that he was unaware of?