Phoenix that can't smile

Chapter 761
"Everyone, something is wrong. Cheng Rong seems to be planning to cut off our retreat and carry out an encirclement!" Bo Li struggled to rein in the reins and ordered his lieutenant general Bick to lead the cavalry to break through the siege.

Looking at the battle, Cheng Rong noticed that Boli was trying to escape, so he quickly ordered the whole army to let go of a life gate. Seeing that there was a way to escape, Boli hurried on and led a group of defeated soldiers to retreat to the grassland.

"Brother Cheng, why don't we wipe out the main force of Xirong in one fell swoop?" Qu Tu was bewildered and asked Tuo Rong.

"That's right, King Cheng, why did you suddenly withdraw your troops?" Ming Chao also felt very abrupt.

"Everyone don't need to be anxious. Xirong Boli is already a frightened bird. Fighting a tough battle now will definitely arouse the counterattack of the whole country of Xirong. When the time comes, the wolf master of Xirong will personally lead his troops to reinforce Boli. The war will be protracted. It is better for us to be a favor. For the time being Let Boli withdraw his troops, so that Boli will definitely abandon Lishan and withdraw the entire army to Xirong. At that time, Xirong must have the intention of seeking peace, and we can free up our hands to get rid of the traitor in the court and the Yue king Xue Ju! "Cheng Rong talked and laughed happily, and said calmly.

"Brother Cheng is really smart, alright, we can recover Mount Li safely now, this time the Xirong Iron Cavalry suffered a huge loss, it can be regarded as a complete victory for our army!" Qu Tu couldn't help smiling.

So before the new year, the army of the Great Zhou Dynasty returned to Luoyang triumphantly, blowing the victory drums, beating the drums, and wearing colorful clothes and ribbons.

The people of Luoyang, who were ecstatic and enthusiastic about the expeditionary army, seemed to be celebrating a festival, eating pots of pulp one after another, and welcoming them on the road. All kinds of bad rumors in the past seemed to have never happened at all, and there were flowers everywhere smile.

"Fathers and folks, as long as we men, women and children of Dazhou are of one mind, the Xirong bandits will not be able to cross the border and harm us, and everyone can live a good life!" Cheng Rong cheerfully bowed his hands to everyone.

"Ju Tu, Cheng Rong, Ming Chao, the three of you are really the mainstay of my Great Zhou. Don't take the gossip and rumors spread by those villains in the past, you must not take it to heart!" The emperor Shui Jian of the Great Zhou greeted the group very solemnly. The heroes were greatly praised, and the joy of victory was everywhere, only Hua Gu, Weihou, and Ma Wumen, the three traitors, were resentful.

"Concubine Min Gui, those wicked Dug Tu and Cheng Rong are the first to sue, saying that we spread rumors and slander them. If this continues, they will become more and more rampant. I'm afraid they will take away the emperor's heart!" Back to In Jingming Pavilion, Marquis Wei had a bitter expression on his face, crying and making a fuss at Concubine Min Gui, complaining again and again.

"Weihou, I also understand that we have suffered some losses, but Cheng Rong and Ju Tu Mingchao are now in the limelight in front of the emperor, and there is Empress Ma on top, why do you think I am in the limelight? ?" Concubine Min quickly evaded it.

"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, if you are in the limelight, you must be frivolous. While Cheng Rong and Ju Tu have just returned to Beijing and are happy, let's find a way to punish them once, maybe we can connect everything?" Ma Wumen Turning his eyes, he said trickyly.

"Brother Cheng, I'm going to Jianjia Palace to pay my respects right away. The Empress Dowager has made great contributions to this expedition, but she must recover her vitality. Here, I will take my farewell!" Jue Tu cupped his hands towards Cheng Rong, and left happily.

Jianjia Palace, Xiangfei Bamboo, bamboo rhyme and cold fragrance, walking slowly among the bamboo forests, it seems that you can't tell the direction of the path for a while.

"My lord Zheng, Your Majesty is waiting for you!" At this moment, Mingyue's melodious voice came from outside.

"It's Mingyue, okay, I'll go right away!" Jue Tu walked quickly to the main hall happily. At this time, Bao Si, who was standing alone, with bright eyes expressing love, and her face like a lotus, was very happy to stare at the figure of Jue Tu.

"Si'er, it's finally a triumphant return. Our army's recapture of Lishan can be regarded as a relief for the late emperor. In a few years, Princess Wanyun will grow into a big girl. I'm afraid we will all have gray hair." Jue Tu couldn't help but sigh with emotion. speak.

"It's been so many years, we are all looking forward to a good day! But you also have to pay attention to those femme fatales, who spread rumors everywhere, created conflicts, and turned black and white when you were on the expedition. It's very poisonous, we must treat it with caution!" Bao Si frowned suddenly, reminding Chiu Tu.

"Si'er, I know, I will definitely deal with those scum like Marquis Wei!" Jue Tu happily assured Bao Si through the moonlight.

"It's not good, Empress Dowager, King Zheng, Empress Ping suddenly suffered a stroke, and she is already dying!" Just as the breeze was warming her heart, Hui Yue trotted in in a panic.

"Axi!" Baosi was like a thousand arrows piercing through his heart, and rushed to Huaqing Palace with Jutu. At this time, the curtain of the bedroom was slowly lifted by the maids, revealing Axi's pale face.

"Axi, what's going on here, who hurt you?" Bao Si keenly noticed that Axi's illness seemed strange, and immediately became vigilant.

"Empress Dowager, I will definitely turn the tide and try my best to cure Empress Ping!" The imperial doctor Zhou who was beside Baosi hurriedly promised Baosi with tears in his eyes.

"It's really abominable, but at this time, Rui Wang Rongcheng was sent by the emperor to seal the country, Axi, don't worry, you will definitely see Rongcheng again!" The dying Ah Xi felt like a knife was piercing his heart.

"My lord, see you in the next life, Axi. I hope you will take good care of Rongcheng for me. He is only that old." Axi tried his best to barely say a few words, then closed his eyes with hatred, and his complexion changed suddenly.

"Axi!" Bao Si immediately burst into tears.

"Doctor Zhou, what's going on here?" Jue Tu angrily tugged at Doctor Zhou's arm and asked loudly.

"King Zheng, you have to express condolences, Empress Ping is also a confidante!" Imperial Physician Zhou knelt down and cried loudly.

The next day, Shui Jian, who was very regretful, issued an imperial decree and stopped the court for three days to mourn for Empress Ping Axi.Concubine Min Gui, Marquis Wei Ma Wumen and the others who were secretly proud were all elated.

"Hey, haven't you heard? Empress Ping was so mad at King Zheng and Empress Dowager!"

"What? There is such a strange thing?"

"You know people, you know your face, you don't know your heart. This guy, Qutu, has corrupt morals and likes to make trouble. I didn't expect that when he went out to fight Xirong, he would break ties with the Queen Mother Ping and secretly collude. Don't you know? It turned out to be Wei. Hou supervised the supply of food and grass, but I didn’t expect the Queen Mother Ping to go to the camp of the Expeditionary Army with makeup in order to meet with Jutu every day. It’s really insulting and immoral!” Zheng Wang’s wife, Xinyue, occasionally went to the market today While shopping, she suddenly felt that the people around her suddenly looked at her strangely, and secretly said some very unpleasant words. Xinyue was immediately sensitive, and when she observed carefully, she unexpectedly found that there were still people talking about Dig Tu and Bao Si on the road. , she felt very frightened, and hurried back to the Zheng residence.

At this time, Juetu was hanging on his filial piety, and just happened to lead the bay red horse into the gate, and happened to meet Xinyue who was bumping around like a deer.

"Xinyue, why are you so trembling? Who bullied you? Is it Jiang Caibing?" Jue Tu asked in a warm voice with concern.

"Ju Tu, something is wrong, now people are spreading rumors in the streets and alleys again, as if they are attacking your relationship with the empress dowager, the worst thing is, they say that the death of empress Ping is because of you and the empress dowager? "Xinyue said a few words, but couldn't continue with embarrassment.

"Bastard, these utterly conscientious fellows dare to attack Si'er. It must be Wei Hou, an old man. Let's go, Xinyue, let's find him now!" Jue Tu said angrily.

"Ju Tu, let's calm down for a while, why do I feel that this is a harbinger of a conspiracy?" Xinyue murmured in fear.

"Your Majesty, I have impeached Cheng Wang Chengrong and Zheng Wang Jugtu, as well as Prime Minister Ming Chao, for arbitrarily falsely reporting military exploits, and deliberately colluding with Xi Rong, so that the enemy escaped and blackmailed the imperial court!" The Yu Shi, who was excited in the early morning, suddenly broke out, They held up the court wats one after another, and you attacked Cheng Rong and Ju Tu Mingchao's military exploits fiercely, almost scolding the expeditionary army as worthless.

"Ma Wumen, how could Cheng Rong and Jugtu collude with Xirong again? Hasn't the past cases been proven to be spies spreading rumors?" Shui Jian was furious and questioned Ma Wumen.

"Your Majesty, let's just wait for this matter. Will Xirong send people to discuss peace?" Ma Wumen replied cunningly.

"Report to the emperor, Xirong's special envoy, Gree, is waiting outside the palace." At this moment, the young eunuch Gao Zhi entered the palace to solemnly report.

"Gree? What nonsense, who allowed the peace talks with Xirong?" Shui Jian was suddenly filled with anger.

"Report to the emperor, Gree, the special envoy of the wolf lord of Xirong, came to pay homage to the emperor, and I brought the letter of the wolf lord, and made a peaceful alliance with Zhou." After a while, the special envoy of Xirong, Gree, led his subordinates, and entered the hall of Shuilong Shuren openly. , Hu Li to Shui Jian.

"Cheng Rong, Qu Tu, and Ming Chao are really sinners through the ages!" Shui Jian was furious.

"King Zheng, King Cheng, it's not good. In the court today, the censor of the court took advantage of the funeral of the two empress Ping and collectively attacked and impeached the two princes. It happened that the special envoy of Xirong came to the peace talks. The emperor Long Yan was furious. Cursing the two lords in front of the officials!" At this time, Cheng Rong and Qutu were arranging the memorial ceremony for Empress Ping, and the trembling young servant galloped up to report to Cheng Rong and Qutu.

"Dutu, something serious happened." Cheng Rong was stunned.

(End of this chapter)