C151 Why Did General Yan Defend the Border

"Both of you will lead 60,000 soldiers to the southern region. Don't let the Yanshun cross the lightning pool, or you will see me. "

"This general will accept the order. "

"Alright, let's talk about this first. All of you can go and prepare. "

"Yes. " After saying that, the generals turned around and went down to prepare. Only General Yim, General Qu and the other two were left.

"General Yim, why don't you go and prepare?"

"Oh, Marshal, you have been tired all the way. I have arranged accommodation for you. I will take you to your accommodation first, then I will go and prepare. "

"Alright, then I will have to trouble General Yim. " After saying that, the three of them walked out of the main hall and headed to the room they had arranged. After everything was arranged, General Yim went to prepare for the trip.

Only Qing Yun and General Qu were left.

"Marshal, there is one thing I do not understand. Please enlighten me, Marshal. "

"Your Highness, there's only the two of us here now. Don't call me Marshal anymore. I am a few years older than you. If you don't mind, I'll be magnanimous. Just call me Big Brother. "

"That's fine. Then Big Brother, don't call me Royal Highness. It's better for you to call me Qingyun. "

"Hahahaha, alright. Qingyun, if there's anything you don't understand, just say hello. "

"I heard that rank three generals are working in the capital, but why is General Yim here guarding the border? I heard that rank three generals are working in the capital, but why is General Yim here guarding the border?"

"Haha, why do you want to ask this?"

"I am just curious. From the conversation just now, I can see that General Yim is not an ordinary person. "

"Mm. Speaking of this General Yim, although he doesn't know me, But I know him. He did serve in the capital. At that time, I wasn't a general. I was just a deputy general under another general. In fact, he was a man with great military achievements. In terms of military strategy, he was no less than me. He could be considered a meritorious official. "

"Then why did he come here?"

" He has a weakness, and that is, he is very arrogant. He is arrogant. Didn't you see it when we were outside the city? He did not listen to your orders because you are the Royal Highness, and even said that he is a Rank-3 and you are a Rank-4. And because of this shortcoming, he offended many officials of the Imperial Court and caused public outrage. All the officials submitted a joint memorial in order to quell the anger of the officials. The Emperor helplessly sent him here to guard the border. But he was indeed a rare talent, so the Emperor kept his official position and salary. He only hoped that one day he could correct this shortcoming and transfer him back to the capital and entrust him with a heavy responsibility. But he did not think that after so many years, this problem of his did not change at all. Looks like he can only stay here. "

"So that's how it is. No wonder. However, I don't think this courtyard is luxurious. It's just ordinary. Furthermore, the furniture is very ordinary. He must be an honest person, right? "

"Yes, you're right. He has always been impartial in enforcing the law. He has never been full of his own pockets. Moreover, he has always been loyal to the Ming Dynasty. He has never been disloyal to the Ming Dynasty. That is why the Emperor appreciates him so much. If he did not have this shortcoming and did not offend so many important officials of the Imperial Court, I am afraid that his achievements today will be above mine. "

"Then even he himself does not know this shortcoming?"

"Of course he knows. Before he left, the Emperor once summoned him and told him why he was sent here. He also told him that as long as he changes this shortcoming, he can still return to the capital. It is a pity that he is a more easygoing person, so he is still like this until now. "

"How did big brother know about these things. "

"Haha, these things were all told to me by the Emperor. Actually, I feel that he is doing quite well. At least he can live freely here. Everyone in the world hates not being able to stay by the Emperor's side and enjoy the Emperor's protection. Enjoying wealth and glory, but who knows the principle of accompanying the Emperor like accompanying a tiger. Actually, being by the Emperor's side is not necessarily a good thing. People like us who tread on thin ice all day long. As long as we are not careful, we might end up being beheaded. "

"Haha, I believe that others tread on thin ice, but you and I do not believe it. I can tell that Big Brother is an important official of the Emperor, how could he easily punish Big Brother. "

"Hahahaha, Qingyun. You have just entered the official circles and do not know about the matters of the official circles. In all the dynasties, the Emperor has ruled the world with martial arts. Rule the world with literature. We generals and civil servants are different. The reason why the Emperor thinks so highly of me is because the world has not yet been pacified. As long as there is a day when the world is pacified, then we generals will no longer be of use. Moreover, generals are in charge of the army. Take me for example. The hundreds of thousands of soldiers under my command, although I do not have the authority to deploy them, I have the authority to command troops. These generals are my good brothers who have gone through life and death. A force like this is a great taboo for the Emperor. "

"Big brother, are you talking about those who have achieved great merits?"

"That's right. In fact, it's not as simple as saying that Old General Zhao was framed until his death. He had been a soldier for his entire life, and no one could match his achievements. Those generals who followed him through life and death are all loyal to him. This is a power that the previous emperor did not want to see. At that time, the world was basically at peace, so it could only be said that Old General Zhao's death was too unjust. "

"So there was such a thing here. Then, perhaps Old General Zhao's death was ordered by the previous emperor?"

"You can't say that either. The previous emperor might have had the intention. However, it wasn't meant to be. If it was meant to be, then there was no need for the former emperor to kill him. Moreover, he was executed by the entire family. Based on Old General Zhao's status and influence at that time, there might really be a mutiny if he wasn't careful. Therefore, the former emperor could completely remove the old general's military power and let him return home. Maybe the Emperor just did not investigate further on this matter. "

"Once you enter the Marquisate Gate, it is as deep as the sea. This sentence is really right. "

"Haha, sometimes think about it. Maybe Old General Zhao will end up like us. Okay. Let's not talk about it anymore. You must be tired from all the way here. You are not like us, you should rest well. According to the time, either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, we'll be facing a tough battle. You have to keep your spirits up. "

When General Qu said that Old General Zhao's outcome might be their outcome, there was a trace of decline and sadness on his face. This made Qing Yun feel very uncomfortable in his eyes. Hence, he felt that being an official was not all good. Perhaps it was the right choice for him to reject the Emperor's reward back then.

"Then I will return to my room first. Big Brother, you should also rest well. If there is anything, we will talk about it tomorrow. Don't work too hard. Everyone still hopes that you, the marshal, will be in charge of commanding. "

"Mm, alright. Quickly go and rest. "

"Mm. " As he spoke, Qing Yun turned around and walked out, returning to her own room.

In the evening, the reinforcements had safely arrived at Antian Prefecture. According to what they had said during the day, the soldiers had already been arranged. At this moment, someone knocked on General Qu's door.

"Come in. "

The voice had just faded. Someone pushed open the door and walked in.

"What's the matter?"