Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 336: Who am I going to hold accountable? Is it your turn?

evening.

Camp.

Back garden, under the gazebo.

Zhu Gaoxu was wearing regular clothes, lying on an armchair, looking at the flaming clouds in the west.

Qingyao, who was wearing a black robe, stood guard at the edge, while Kang Ping wisely stepped back fifteen steps away.

"Qingyao, what do you think of Song Ying, the son of the Marquis of Xining?"

Suddenly, Zhu Gaoxu broke the silence and asked.

At that time, Song Ying was awarded the seal of General Dang Kou and spent more than half a year leading his troops to annihilate thousands of horse thieves in Beiting. Later, he and his meritorious officers and soldiers went to Beijing to receive rewards.

At that time, Zhu Gaoxu hosted a celebration dinner, accompanied by Qingyao. Song Ying also performed a set of sword fighting skills with a wooden sword at the banquet.

"Song Ying is a kind-hearted person. She has served in the military for many years and has outstanding military exploits. However, she is trapped between Jiangyin Marquis and Pingyang Bo, and is in a dilemma."

Qingyao thought for a while before answering respectfully.

"But while he was in Dingyou, he actually committed adultery with a female slave girl from Walaji."

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly sat up and said, "You know, what I hate most in my life is this kind of unfilial person."

"Your Majesty, Song Ying is the sixth son of General Song, the Marquis of Xining. He started joining the army when he was young. It can be said that he and his mother have been separated for a long time."

Qingyao seemed to understand Song Ying's situation quite well and actually spoke for her.

He himself lost his mother when he was young and lacked her mother's care. It was not until he became the junior disciple of monk Daoyan that he gradually eliminated the depression in his heart by practicing Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

It can be said that he can truly understand Song Ying's transgressions during her time as Ding You.

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but complained again: "Then Song Ying actually wants to involve Duke Cao Guo in the fight between Wu and Qu. This shows how courageous he is!"

"Your Majesty, the Song family is full of generals who serve the country, and Song Ying is a manly man. It is normal for him to be bolder."

Qingyao answered.

After he entered the palace, he often accompanied Zhu Gaoxu. After many years of companionship, he had a good understanding of Zhu Gaoxu's temperament and knew that Zhu Gaoxu needed someone to listen to his complaints and calm down the depression in his chest.

Therefore, he could see that Zhu Gaoxu did not want to kill Song Ying, just as Zhu Gaoxu did not want to anger Xue Lu because of the son of Xue Lu, the Marquis of Yangwu, so he wanted to find a reason for Zhu Gaoxu to forgive Song Ying.

"It is precisely because he is the son of the old general Song that I thought of cultivating him and recommended him as the general of the gangsters to give him the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Fortunately, he lived up to my expectations and killed thieves without mercy, and he defeated the numerous enemies in Beiting. A horse thief has achieved military merit."

Zhu Gaoxu lay down again and said slowly: "It's a pity that during today's court meeting, he exposed Wu Gao and Qu Neng in public, saying that they were nepotistic, and even implicated Cao Guogong Li Jinglong and Minister of War Yang Rong in Wu and Qu Neng's case. During the fight between the two, if I hadn't been rational enough, he would have almost made me unable to step down."

"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, this is probably due to Song Ying's upright and impulsive nature."

Qingyao knew the darkness in the officialdom, so he specifically mentioned it: "However, what Song Ying revealed may be the truth."

"Even if I don't send anyone to investigate, I still know that what Song Ying said is basically true. But right now I can't remove Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao, Pingyang Boqu Neng, or even Duke Cao Li Jinglong and Minister of War Yang Rong."

Zhu Gaoxu sighed: "Did you know that these four people accused Song Ying in unison, saying that he was lying."

"Does your Majesty want to kill Song Ying?"

Qingyao couldn't figure out Zhu Gaoxu's thoughts and couldn't help but ask.

"But fortunately, Song Ying was not carried away by his passion. After all, he still took the overall situation into consideration."

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and continued with some relief: "Song Ying must have thought that I would soon lead a personal expedition, and finally admitted in front of me and the four of them that he was talking nonsense and making false accusations."

He had already regarded Qingyao as his absolute confidant and did not treat him as an outsider, so he said these words to Qingyao.

After Qingyao heard this, his face showed surprise.

No wonder Zhu Gaoxu asked Jin Yiwei to take Song Ying into custody. He was obviously worried that Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao, Pingyang Boquneng and others were secretly doing harm to Song Ying.

"Forget it, just wait and come with me to see Song Ying."

Zhu Gaoxu sat up again, glanced at Kang Ping not far away, and said loudly.

Qingyao bowed and said, "Yes."

Kang Ping, who was not far away, also said hurriedly: "I obey the order."

Two quarters later.

it's getting dark.

The former Heishui Zuowei Town Fusi Prison in Heishui City is now the temporary imperial edict of Jinyiwei.

"The Commander of the Jinyi Guards, Sai Hazhi, pays homage to His Majesty."

Sai Hazhi led all the captains in royal robes to salute.

"Everyone is flat."

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand.

Then, he looked at Sai Hazhi and asked, "Is Song Ying okay?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, after Song Ying was imprisoned, she did not cry or make trouble. She seemed very quiet. She just kept sighing and did not eat dinner."

Sai Hazhi truthfully reported Song Ying's behavior after being imprisoned to Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Which cell is Song Ying locked in?"

"I locked Song Ying alone in the last cell. There was a skylight in that cell, and you could see the sky outside the window." Sai Hazhi bowed.

"You are all waiting here, I will go see Song Ying alone."

Zhu Gaoxu ordered.

"According to the order."

Qingyao, Kang Ping, Sai Hazhi and others said in unison.

after a little while.

"Song Ying?"

When Zhu Gaoxu walked to the door of Song Ying's cell, Song Ying was facing away from the cell door and looking up at the night sky outside the sky window in a daze. She did not notice Zhu Gaoxu's arrival, so Zhu Gaoxu shouted.

"Song Ying, the guilty minister, comes to see Your Majesty."

After all, Song Ying had been in the military for many years, so she reacted quickly. She hurriedly came to her senses, turned around, knelt down, and paid homage.

"Song Ying, I have decided to take you with me to conquer Oara in the north."

Zhu Gaoxu said suddenly.

Song Ying was secretly surprised when he opened his mouth.

"Thank you, Your Majesty Ron."

Song Ying bowed excitedly again.

He had gone through too many ups and downs today, and his heart had already become much calmer, but hearing Zhu Gaoxu's words was still like hearing the sound of nature.

"Do you know why I want to take you to the north?"

Zhu Gaoxu stood with his hands behind his hands, looked at Song Ying who was kneeling on the ground, and asked lightly.

"Your Majesty is——"

Song Ying answered halfway, but suddenly stopped and answered again: "Your Majesty hopes that the guilty minister will be punished on the battlefield."

He guessed that Zhu Gaoxu was afraid that he would be killed, but only Zhu Gaoxu could say such things. After all, kindness came from the best, so he changed his tune temporarily.

Sure enough, Zhu Gaoxu stroked his beard and said, "No, I'm afraid that you didn't die on the battlefield, but died in prison."

"The emperor's kindness is so great that the guilty minister is extremely grateful."

Song Ying bowed her head again.

Zhu Gaoxu narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully: "You say that the emperor's kindness is great, but in fact you hate me in your heart."

"I have grievances, but no hatred." Song Ying said quickly.

"Don't you hate Jiangyin Marquis Wu Gao? Don't you hate Pingyang Bo Quneng? Don't you hate the officials protecting each other in the officialdom?"

Zhu Gaoxu stared at Song Ying and asked three times in succession.

Song Ying lowered her head and said, "My biggest sin is impulsiveness."

"Let me tell you, your biggest problem is that you are indifferent when you should be impulsive, but when you shouldn't be impulsive, you just head against the south wall."

Zhu Gaoxu pointed at Song Ying, hating that iron could not make steel.

"After this calamity, I realize that I was wrong. I beg your Majesty to give me a chance to make meritorious deeds."

Song Ying bowed her head again.

"I can come to see you just to give you a chance."

Zhu Gaoxu said lukewarmly: "I ask you a question, and you must answer it truthfully."

"Yes."

Song Ying said respectfully.

Zhu Gaoxu said solemnly: "I ask you, is it true that you said today that Marquis Jiangyin and Uncle Pingyang are nepotistic? There is no one else here. You'd better think clearly before answering."

"Your Majesty, I am willing to guarantee with my life that this is absolutely true."

Song Ying kowtowed.

"Well, you are worthy of being a general, and you have the talent!"

Zhu Gaoxu stroked his beard and said, "Just because I said this to you, I will give you a chance to go into battle to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds."

He paused, leaned forward, approached the cell, and whispered: "Song Ying, what you just said to me, please never mention it to anyone else again."

"Your Majesty, do you not intend to hold Jiangyin Marquis and Pingyang Bo to account?"

Song Ying couldn't help but ask.

Zhu Gaoxu's expression changed and he said sternly: "How outrageous! Who am I going to hold accountable? Is it your turn to do it?"

"The guilty minister made a mistake, please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Song Ying kowtowed hurriedly.

(End of this chapter)