After Su Zhen entered the imperial study, he remained silent, but now he sneered: "Marquis Jinyi, you rushed to Commander Xue's house in a hurry and asked Commander Xue to mobilize his troops. Commander Xue followed your orders and mobilized his troops. Horse?" He snorted coldly: "Your father is a second-grade guard general and the commander-in-chief of the Qinhuai Army. But although you are a marquis, you do not have the right to mobilize troops. Not to mention the majestic Tiger God Camp, even the Kyoto Prefecture Yamen, you also No right to transfer.”
"Marquis Wuxiang, I advise you to be obedient and listen carefully. When did I tell Commander Xue to mobilize troops, and when did I tell Commander Xue to do things?" Qining only felt that Su Zhen not only did not have the magnanimity of a marquis, but his mind was obviously also corrupted. Corrupted by alcohol, he became too stupid and said calmly: "I just discovered some emergency situations, so I went to see Commander Xue and made the seriousness of the matter clear. Commander Xue resolutely mobilized troops for the safety of the capital. Only then did he Let’s prevent today’s situation from getting out of control.”
Mr. Lu said calmly: "So, the reason why Xue Lingfeng mobilized his troops was because of your persuasion, Marquis Jinyi?"
Long Tai frowned and suddenly said: "There is no need to argue. I just said that now is not the time to hold people accountable, and... Xue Lingfeng's deployment of troops is not arbitrary. It is my wish."
As soon as these words came out, not only the others, but also Qi Ning and Xue Lingfeng were startled.
King Huainan was stunned for a moment and then said: "It turns out that the emperor issued the decree last night."
"The emperor is wrong. I did not issue a decree last night." Longtai said calmly: "It's just that I summoned Marquis Jinyi before. I heard that Marquis Jinyi was held hostage by a group of thieves, so I gave him a special decree. , if the situation is critical, you can mobilize the soldiers and horses of the Tiger God Camp." Xiang Qining said: "Marquis Jinyi, can you take the handwritten letter I gave you with you?"
Qi Ning knew that Long Tai was coming to rescue him, and thought that the little emperor was really fucking interesting, so he hurriedly said: "I will always keep it with me when I return to the Holy Land." He took out the edict of absolution written by Long Tai last time from his arms. , cooperated with Longtai and said: "Your Majesty, he is here."
This is an imperial edict for exoneration, not an edict that allows troops to be mobilized from the Tiger God Camp as Long Tai said, so Qi Ning will naturally not let others read the content carefully.
Just because Longtai and Qining sang in harmony, no one would doubt them.
However, Longtai gave Qining a special order, giving him the privilege of mobilizing the Tiger God Camp, but all the ministers present had their own thoughts.
Marquis Zhongyi was secretly suspicious, thinking that if Longtai really gave Qining a special order to mobilize the soldiers and horses of the Tiger God Camp, then why did this person come to him last night? What's strange about this
When Su Zhen heard that the young emperor had allowed Qining to mobilize the Tiger God Camp, his face changed slightly, and he was surprised and jealous at the same time.
The Marquis of Wuxiang and the Marquis of Jinyi were both heroes in the founding of the country, and the two forefathers of the marquis were also capable generals on the battlefield. However, after the two old marquises passed away, the situation of the two families was completely different.
Jin Yihou was succeeded by Qi Jing. Qi Jing had already made great achievements while the old Marquis was still alive. After that, Qi Jing inherited the mantle of the old Marquis and commanded the Qinhuai Army with great glory.
Compared with Qi Jing, Su Zhen was completely a playboy. While Qi Ning was going through life and death on the battlefield, Su Zhen was hanging around the alleys of fireworks and willows, looking for flowers and willows, claiming to be romantic.
In fact, since the death of the old Marquis of Wuxiang, the Su family has been insulated from military power. Su Zhen had no talent in commanding troops. The former emperor was well aware of this and only sent some idle personnel. Su Zhen could only It was just living a life of fine clothing and food under the shadow of the old Marquis of Wuxiang.
The Su Qi family made an in-marriage agreement early on, but Su Zhen had mixed feelings.
The power of the Su family was declining, and he knew it well. Being able to marry Marquis Jinyi would certainly be beneficial to the Su family. After all, the tree was big and had deep roots. With the support of the Qi family, the Su family could still stabilize its position in the court.
However, Su Zhen and Qi Jing are almost the same age. They are both hereditary candidates. Qi Jing is famous for his military exploits and his literary and martial arts far surpass Su Zhen. In private, it is inevitable that some people will use this to mock Su Zhen. I didn't dare to say anything, but I still felt jealous of Qi Jing's in-laws.
I thought that after Qi Jing's death, the Jinyi family would decline rapidly. Su Zhen also gloated in his heart. Like many people, no one would think that Qi Ning, who was called the Jinyi fool, could maintain the prestige and glory of the Jinyi family.
But after hearing the words of the little emperor today, Su Zhen was greatly surprised. He secretly wondered why Longtai was so fond of Qi Ning, and why did he trust Qi Ning so much as soon as he ascended the throne? Is it just because he is the helmsman of the Jinyi Family
King Huainan smiled and said: "Since it is the emperor's wish, there is no need to pursue this matter further." He added: "What Jinyihou just said is correct. The top priority is to solve the current trouble rather than to investigate the guilt." Looking at Xue Lingfeng, Asked: "Commander Xue, what is the current situation?"
Xue Lingfeng cupped his hands and said: "For your information, Your Majesty and Your Excellencies, I have mobilized all the soldiers and horses of Tiger God Camp and blocked the streets and alleys in the city. Those who were infected by the epidemic suddenly broke out today, and many people have died." I rushed out of my house and started causing chaos in the capital. I have ordered that anyone who is infected with the epidemic should be captured first, and then sent to Nanhe Lane to be temporarily imprisoned. I have ordered him to be in Nanhe Lane People have vacated the place of imprisonment, but...!" After a pause, he continued: "But by the time I entered the palace, two to three hundred people had been imprisoned in Nanhe Lane, and the people in the streets and alleys were poisoned. Not a few, according to my estimate, at the current rate, six to seven hundred people infected with the virus will be arrested today."
Long Tai changed his color slightly and frowned: "So many people have been infected?"
"Your Majesty, this is only the beginning." Xue Lingfeng looked solemn, "The people infected with the virus today are just the first batch. The virus has been spreading in the capital for many days without anyone noticing. How many people have been infected? How many people have been infected? It’s impossible to be sure at all now, I’m just worried that more people will suffer from poison every day.”
King Huainan frowned and said: "The Black Lotus Holy Sect is really vicious. It wants to kill so many people. Your Majesty, you must not be merciful to the Black Lotus Holy Sect this time. You must also let those Miao people know that they will be punished for their wanton actions." Pay the price.”
"Poisoning the capital is no different from rebellion." Master Lu immediately said: "Your Majesty, the court must immediately prepare to destroy the Black Lotus Sect."
Long Tai just nodded slightly and said to Xue Lingfeng: "You made an immediate decision and took control of the situation. You did a good job. However, the situation may become more severe next. I order you to do your best to ensure the order of the capital. You must not do this." Make the situation out of control." After thinking for a moment, he added: "Be sure to remember that those people are all suffering from the epidemic infection, so there is nothing wrong with arresting them first, but be sure not to really hurt them."
Xue Lingfeng said respectfully: "I obey!" After a pause, he said: "Your Majesty, there are too many infected people, and the vacant places in Nanhe Lane may soon be overcrowded. I am only worried that there will be continuous incest in the next few days. There is an outbreak of the epidemic, so I have to ask the Holy Emperor for orders. If necessary, the capital compound can be requisitioned to house the infected."
Longtai nodded and said, "I'm sure."
Marquis Zhongyi barely spoke, and then finally said: "Xue Lingfeng, there is nothing wrong with requisitioning the Beijing compound, but do not disturb the residents. And unless it is absolutely necessary, try to find some abandoned land for resettlement."
"I accept this order from my humble position!" Xue Lingfeng said: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing that I have to ask for!"
"What?"
Xue Lingfeng hesitated for a moment and then said: "This epidemic infection is in a critical situation. If the poison cannot be detoxified in time, I am worried that the people infected by the epidemic virus will die one after another. By then, within the capital, I am afraid that Mountains of corpses...!"
Everyone present frowned, even Qining's expression became serious.
"I ask your Majesty, what should be done if those infected people die of poisoning on a large scale?" Xue Lingfeng's voice was also very serious.
Su Zhen couldn't help but said: "What's wrong with it? Send someone immediately to find a place on the outskirts of Beijing. If someone really dies, just transport it out of the city and bury it. Why should the Holy Spirit bother about such things!"
"Marquis Wu Xiang, I'm afraid things are not as simple as you said." Qi Ning did not look at Su Zhen and just said lightly: "Those people died of poisoning. If they were just buried and the poison was still on their bodies, they might still be there in the future. Cause trouble."
"Oh?" Su Zhen sneered and asked, "But I don't know what Jin Yihou has to say?"
"I don't have a high opinion, but a little low opinion." Qi Ning said: "If he really died from the poison, we can only burn the body, so that the poisonous body can be destroyed together."
"Burn the corpse?" King Huainan frowned slightly: "Marquis Jinyi, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. The body, hair and skin are inherited from the parents. After death, a person should be buried under the loess. If... if it is burned by a fire By then, the families of the deceased are afraid that they will be resentful of the imperial court." He sighed: "In the future, they are afraid that they will not even have a place to worship."
Qi Ning said sternly: "Your Majesty, the balance between the two will be beneficial. If the corpses that died from the poison are not completely destroyed, and then buried, I am afraid that even the buried soil will be poisonous. The roots are endless, and there is no guarantee that it will still happen again." No more trouble will happen."
"Is the Marquis of Jinyi worried too much?" Su Zhen said in a strange tone: "How can another disaster happen if it is buried under the dust? The prince is right, the skin is the result of the parents. If the imperial court orders the bones to be burned, the people will blame them. It’s not you, Marquis Jinyi, but the Holy One. Do you want the people to resent the Holy One?”
Qi Ning glanced at Su Zhen and said calmly: "Marquis Wuxiang, it doesn't matter if I worry too much or not. I'm afraid you should worry more about it yourself."
Su Zhen was startled and asked in confusion: "What do you mean?"
Qi Ning stared at Su Zhen, his voice was very calm, and he said word by word: "Don't you know, Marquis Wuxiang, that you have been infected with the epidemic virus!"