The reborn general girl is the emperor

Chapter 81 Longing for Peace
"So Yan Qing's return to the Northland can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone."

The emperor told Meng Shulan about important matters, and at the same time warned him, "The situation at this time is unusual, and if there is a slight error, the country may be destroyed. It is not just Yan Qing who wants to leave for the Northland as soon as possible just in case, you We must also leave immediately and rush back to Xijiang to stabilize the situation in Xijiang."

"As for Southern Border..."

The situation in the three borders was urgent, and the emperor was already devastated. Thinking that he might have to argue with his ministers about who to send to pacify the southern border, the emperor felt even more irritable.

"Why don't you let His Royal Highness Duan go south?"

Meng Shulan, who had frowned upon hearing what the emperor said about the urgent situation, suddenly suggested.

The emperor thought for a moment, but said: "Let's have a look again. If the second child can make it in time, the third child will stay and help me handle government affairs."

Meng Shulan's eyes darkened slightly, she hesitated for a moment, but did not speak.

If the Xu family's threat is put aside, Wen Zhehan is definitely the best candidate for the crown prince.

But in fact, Meng Shulan felt that with Wu'an besieged on all sides, the Xu family's threat might not be as important as the emperor thought.

Wen Zhexian's name is Xian, but he is the most mediocre among the brothers. He has no faults but no achievements.

If the emperor wanted him to replace Wen Zhemao and Wen Zhehan as the heir apparent, he would need to make a great contribution.

Recovering southern Xinjiang is undoubtedly a good credit.

Although the risk is great, as long as there are veterans to assist, Wen Zhexian will definitely not do anything willful with his calm and obedient character.

Even if this credit is in vain.

Meng Shulan felt dissatisfied with Wen Zhehan, but she also kept her duty.

He can play tricks in front of the emperor, but he must never have a bottom line.

Obviously, the question of the ownership of the throne is not his business.

I don't know if it's because I feel ashamed of Wen Zhehan in my heart, or because I'm worried about Wu'an's precarious regime, Meng Shulan always feels that the emperor seems to have aged a lot in an instant after saying this sentence.

Glancing at the white hair on the emperor's temples, Meng Shulan sighed inwardly, lowered her eyes, and bid farewell to the emperor respectfully.

Leaving the imperial study room, Meng Shulan raised her hand to cover the dazzling light outside the hall.

I don't know how many people's eyes have been attracted by the phantom light refracted by this resplendent palace?

Rubbing the Xijiang Commander's Seal on his sleeve, Meng Shulan suddenly thought of Yan Xiu.

Unlike his personality who likes to make decisions before acting, Yan Xiu is better at seizing the opportunity to attack bravely.

Maybe I should learn from him and get rid of my indecision.

Looking back at the imperial study, Meng Shulan stepped out of the palace and went straight to the camp of the Yan family army on the outskirts of the city.

When Meng Shulan arrived, Yan Qing was finishing the drill of the Yan family army.

Everyone greeted him when they saw him coming, Yan Qing handed the gun to Hong Zhuang, and while cleaning his hands, he asked Meng Shulan in front of him: "Have you talked with the Holy One?"

Meng Shulan was taken aback for a while, but immediately felt normal again.

Just as he knew Yan Qing very well, Yan Qing also knew him well.

She knew that she would definitely go to the emperor for an explanation.

"When are you going to leave?"

Meng Shulan had a lot to ask, but when it came to her lips, she gave up.

Yan Qing paused for a moment, put the towel back on the shelf, and said, "Originally, I planned to put down the rebellion and leave overnight, but you brought so many brothers back, if I don't say goodbye to them, I'm afraid it will be a bad meal when I see you later. nagging."

Meng Shulan's throat rolled down, feeling a little wronged: "You want to say goodbye to the brothers, and you don't plan to say goodbye to me?"

Yan Qing glanced at him suspiciously, and asked with a smile, "Why do you think so? Aren't you my brother?"

Meng Shulan choked, always feeling that she was asking for trouble.

Unable to think of how to deal with Yan Qing, Meng Shulan simply started another topic: "How do you plan to deal with Liu Zhao?"

Speaking of Liu Zhao, Yan Qing's smile faded.

It is not unexpected that Liu Zhao will rebel.

Wen Zhemao would think of detaining her mother and coercing her, so it is impossible not to prevent herself from losing control, and it is very common to find a confidant around her to act as a backup.

After Yan Qi told her that Liu Zhao's daughter was missing, she actually guessed it.

It's just that Liu Zhao is just like Hong Zhuang, she has been her capable general and her confidant for two lifetimes.

She can understand Liu Zhao's difficulties, but she cannot accept his betrayal, even if he is forced to do so.

But if she wanted her to execute him according to military regulations, Yan Qing couldn't say that.

In his previous life, Liu Zhao died for her, and he owed his life.

"Dismissed."

Yan Qing said lightly, avoiding Meng Shulan's concerned gaze, turned around and walked towards the shed next to the school grounds, "Although he was forced, he was wrong after all. Even if I don't kill him, he won't be able to stay in this barracks." down."

Meng Shulan followed behind Yan Qing, feeling that she had asked a stupid question.

It is true that he was angry that Liu Zhao swung a knife at Yan Qing, but after all, he was a brother who had worked with him for many years, and he had no choice but to execute him, so he felt that the punishment was too much.

But if not punished, how to deter others?

What Yan Qing did was a light punishment.

But if Liu Zhao is a conscientious person, I am afraid that he will regret this mistake for the rest of his life, and it may not be better than death.

Meng Shulan knew that Liu Zhao's betrayal might be far more painful to Yan Qing than being stabbed.

When Yan Qing was five years old, she went to the frontier with Marquis Zhenxi. Liu Zhao was her bodyguard and training partner. She could even be regarded as half of Yan Qing’s instructor. Later, she followed Yan Qing through life and death. It is said that apart from Marquis Zhenxi and Yan Xiu, Yan Qing The most trusted person is not an exaggeration.

Finding this topic by herself is undoubtedly adding salt to her scars.

Meng Shulan was a little annoyed, but Yan Qing said in a flat tone: "Now he can live a peaceful life with his daughter, there is nothing wrong with it."

Meng Shulan was slightly stunned, and raised her head to look at Yan Qing, seeing that her expression was really flat, without the slightest sense of loss, or anger after being betrayed, and even a little rejoicing for such a situation, which made Meng Shulan a little confused for a while.

Seeing Meng Shulan staring blankly, Yan Qing smiled softly: "What we soldiers look forward to the most is that one day we can stop eating wind and drinking dew, and live a peaceful, peaceful and beautiful life with our family. ? Although Liu Zhao is not a return home, at least he can go home and live a peaceful life.”

Meng Shulan was even more confused.

Was she really happy for Liu Zhao?
Meng Shulan hadn't figured out what Yan Qing was thinking, but she heard Yan Qing say: "In the past, I always wondered why I always make small troubles, and there is no chance for me to show my talents."

"However, a few battles made me understand that the best time is when I don't have a chance to show my skills."

Yan Qing smiled self-deprecatingly, with the vicissitudes of different ages in his smile.

The loneliness and bitterness in those eyes made Meng Shulan suddenly recall that she whispered to him that night in front of Lord Hou and Axiu's tomb: "The living will continue to go down."

That look is like an old man walking forward with a heavy load.

　Peace is the best gift in this world.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)