Seeing how happy Qin Ning was, the King of Huainan smiled and said: "Jin Yihou is indeed selfless and sends people to assist in training troops. This will be of great benefit to the Black Scale Battalion without any harm. Wu Dalin has been in the army for many years and has experienced training for a long time. He is in the Royal Yulin Camp He has also led troops for many years, and the Yulin Camp is our most elite army in Da Chu. Wu Dalin will bring his experience in training the Yulin Camp to the Black Scale Battalion, and the Black Scale Battalion will surely become an invincible elite division."
Qi Ning raised his hand to the King of Huainan and said with a smile: "It's really touching that the prince considers the Black Scale Camp so much. There is a long way to go to rebuild the Black Scale Camp. In fact, I have always hoped that more experienced generals will help rebuild the Royal Yulin Camp garrison. Imperial City, it’s not easy for me to ask the Emperor for people from the Yulin Camp. Today, Your Majesty asked the Emperor for Vice Commander Wu for me, and I’m very happy in my heart.”
Both King Huainan and Sima Lan felt that it was impossible for Qining to let other forces infiltrate the Black Scale Camp. At first, they thought he was just coping, but when they saw that he smiled very calmly, and his tone seemed to be truly grateful, for a moment He also couldn't figure out Qi Ning's intentions, and secretly wondered whether Qi Ning didn't know how powerful it was, or whether this young man had become so calm.
"Old Duke, what do you think?" Longtai glanced at Sima Lan.
Sima Lan pondered for a moment, glanced at King Huainan, and then smiled: "Since the prince thinks Wu Dalin is very suitable, I have no objection."
Longtai thought for a while and then said: "In that case, I will issue a decree to have Wu Dalin transferred to the Black Scale Camp."
"Your Majesty, I have no objection to the transfer of Deputy Commander Wu to the Black Scale Camp." Qi Ning suddenly said: "It's just that someone in the Black Scale Camp has committed a serious crime this time. As the commander of the Black Scale Camp, I should investigate and investigate to the end." Understand the ins and outs of the matter, punish those who deserve punishment, and kill those who deserve to be killed. We will never tolerate it, and we must give an explanation to the court and the people."
King Huainan smiled and said: "Jin Yihou, the Kyoto Prefecture is already investigating this case. Tie Zheng has always handled the case impartially and impartially. You have just returned to Beijing and are tired from the journey. You should rest for a few more days. Just leave such matters to the Kyoto Prefecture. "
Qi Ning shook his head and said: "Thanks to the emperor's favor, we have rebuilt the Black Scale Camp. If I can't personally investigate and give an explanation to the emperor, how can I live up to the emperor's expectations?"
Longtai said: "You are the commander of the Black Scale Battalion. If your subordinates violate military regulations, you will naturally have to give me an explanation. Qining, I will give you two days. If you cannot handle this matter properly and the people are still talking about it, I will take it." You asked."
"I obey the decree!"
Only then did Sima Lan say: "Your Majesty, Jin Yihou, the Duke's Mansion is hosting a banquet tonight for the envoy from Dong Qi. I wonder if you two can honor it and go to accompany us?"
The King of Huainan smiled and said: "I have always wanted to have a few drinks with the Duke. Since the Duke invites me but refuses to be disrespectful, I will definitely go to the banquet tonight."
Sima Lan looked at Qining. Qining thought for a moment and said with a smile: "I will go to the banquet!"
Sima Lan laughed and said: "In that case, I will go back and prepare first." Xiang Longtai said: "Your Majesty, I will retire first!"
After Sima Lan retreated, Longtai said to King Huainan: "Uncle Wang, the prince...!"
"I met Shao Zong when I entered the palace." King Huainan looked a little sad, and said with a forced smile: "Life and death are determined by destiny, wealth and honor. Some things cannot be forced. I only hope that God will favor him and allow him to suffer less during his lifetime." suffering."
"I will send people to continue to find famous doctors to treat him." Longtai said: "Uncle Wang, don't worry too much, he will find a cure soon."
The King of Huainan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your favor, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, I will go back to the mansion first to check on Shaozong's condition and then take my leave."
After King Huainan retreated, Longtai frowned and asked Qining: "What is going on at the Black Scale Camp?"
Qi Ning stepped forward and asked: "Did the Emperor not get the news beforehand?"
"I only heard that something went wrong at the Black Scale Camp. I'll wait for you to come into the palace to ask what happened." Longtai said, "They came over before I even had time to talk about it."
Qi Ning did not hide anything and told what happened that night. Longtai frowned and said: "You mean three new recruits from the Black Scale Battalion can kill three generals who protect the hospital?"
"Your Majesty, this case is full of doubts, and there are several things that cannot be explained, so I must find out the whole story." Qining said, "I'm afraid someone wants to make a big fuss out of this."
"The article has been written." Longtai said: "They said that the streets and alleys of the capital are talking about this case. This is the article. The people know that the people of Heilin Camp kill innocent people indiscriminately, just like bandits, and they will definitely treat Heilin Camp and even It's your Qi family that has resentment in your heart. Didn't those two people just come here to find the Black Scale Camp?" He asked doubtfully: "Why did you agree to let Wu Dalin be transferred to the Black Scale Camp?"
"Your Majesty, you have seen today's situation." Qi Ning sneered: "They entered the palace at the same time, originally intending to use this case to attack the Black Scale Camp, and the two people had the same tone, they both wanted to go to the Black Scale Camp If we refuse, these two people will not give up and will definitely come up with other ways to deal with the Black Scale Camp."
Longtai nodded slightly and said: "They can't tolerate the Black Scale Camp, I naturally understand it. However, I was unexpected when the King of Huainan recommended Wu Dalin to go to the Black Scale Camp."
"Your Majesty, I heard that Wu Dalin was recommended by Sima Lan to enter Yulin Camp?"
Longtai nodded and said: "When the late emperor was still alive, he still regarded Sima Lan very highly." He lowered his voice and said, "Chi Fengdian served as the commander of the Yulin camp. He was promoted by his father's decree. However, this person was loyal to the late emperor. Moreover, he was highly skilled in martial arts and won the trust of his father. However, Chi Fengdian served as a general under Jin Dao Hou in his early years, and Jin Dao Hou...!" After a pause, he whispered: "Jin Dao Hou once There is a secret book that mentions Emperor Taizong's promise to establish a heir apparent, but not many people know about this matter, and Sima Lan is one of them."
Qining knew that before Emperor Taizu of Chu State died, the world was still in turmoil. King Huainan was still young at that time and naturally could not lead Chu soldiers to conquer the world, so Emperor Taizu passed the throne to his brother. It was Emperor Taizong, and Emperor Taizong also promised Emperor Taizu that he would make King Huainan the crown prince in the future.
However, Emperor Taizong later passed the throne to his son, breaking his original promise. As a close general of Emperor Taizu, it is reasonable for the Golden Sword to wait for a secret fold.
"Sima Lan reminded his father at that time that the Golden Sword Marquis was probably dissatisfied with his father's succession to the throne and had always supported King Huainan in his heart." Long Tai said softly: "Although Chi Fengdian is loyal, he was once the Golden Sword Marquis after all. The general had no choice but to suggest that his father should change the commander of the Yulin camp. His father was not suspicious of people, but he didn't care about it. Sima Lan persuaded him that even if he didn't change the commander, he could also transfer a general to follow Chi Fengdian. , supervise Chi Fengdian’s words and deeds, and nip problems in the bud.”
Qi Ning understood immediately and whispered: "In other words, it was Sima Lan who recommended Wu Dalin to enter Yulin Camp to monitor Chi Fengdian?"
Longtai nodded and said: "That's true. However, over the years, Chi Fengdian has been conscientious and loyal, and Wu Dalin has not been able to find any evildoing by Chi Fengdian."
"So that's it." Qining Ruo realized something: "Your Majesty, why did King Huainan recommend Wu Dalin to the Black Scale Camp this time?"
"I'm also curious." Longtai said: "Since there is this opportunity, why doesn't King Huainan recommend one of his own? As far as I know, there are also several people from King Huainan in Xuanwu Camp."
"Could it be that King Huainan deliberately asked Sima Lan's men to be transferred to the Black Scale Camp to make the Black Scale Camp hostile to Sima Lan?" Qi Ning said: "No matter whose people go to the Black Scale Camp now, the officers and soldiers of the Black Scale Camp will always feel that It won’t be comfortable.”
Longtai pondered for a moment and finally asked: "Do you think that someone is deliberately behind this case at Blackscale Camp?"
Qi Ning nodded and said: "There are many doubts and it's very strange. If no one is planning it behind the scenes, it would really be a ghost."
"Then who do you think is behind this?"
"There is no evidence, and we can't be sure who it is right now." Qi Ning frowned and said, "I thought it was Sima Lan at first, but now I can't be sure. King Huainan is also suspected."
Longtai sneered and lowered his voice: "Do you understand my worries now? If the Northern Expedition is easy, but these two people are fighting each other in the court, how can I let the frontline soldiers fight with peace of mind? If they can't have peace, they can't easily Command the Northern Expedition."
Long Tai said it very tactfully, but Qin Ning knew very well in his heart that there was no way that King Huainan and Sima Lan could settle down. The two men were fighting endlessly, and there was no turning back when they fired their bows. There was no way they could stop without deciding the outcome. There is only one way to keep these two people in peace, and that is to make them disappear.
However, Longtai obviously does not have such strength at the moment.
"Although the Northern Expedition is not possible at the moment, one day we will send our troops northward." After Longtai walked back to the imperial desk, he took the pen and paper and said, "To be prepared for a rainy day, we must make preparations early." He picked up the pen and ink, and then He handed it over: "This is my handwriting. Keep it first. If you have time in the next few days, go and see Prince Yu of the Northern Han Dynasty and test his mind."
Qi Ning took it with both hands, put it in his arms, and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will go visit Prince Yu as soon as I'm free."
"No matter who is behind the case at Blackscale Camp, you should handle it as soon as possible." Long Tai said: "Don't let the people blame Blackscale Camp for this matter."
Qi Ning said: "Those soldiers are now in Kyoto Prefecture. I will go to Kyoto Prefecture right now to see how Master Tie Zheng Tie is going to handle this matter. They say Tie Zheng enforces the law impartially, let me see Mo Tie Determine how to enforce the law impartially." Without further delay, he resigned from the palace and headed directly to Kyoto Prefecture.