In the prosperous imperial capital, the morning light just happened to illuminate the street corner, and a horse with a strong fighting spirit roared past.
"Report, Your Majesty, there is urgent news coming in about the war eight hundred miles ahead." Fu Yuheng, who was dealing with memorials from ministers, raised his head from the dragon desk. A hint of urgency emerged in his ink-black pupils. Eunuch Sun also knew the importance of the border issue, and hurriedly did not dare to be negligent.
"If you have something to say, just say it!" Fu Yuheng stopped the visitor from bowing. Now the ministers in the court were talking about it, and the empress dowager was intervening. If there was no good news at this moment, Fu Yuheng really didn't know how to drag it on.
"Report, Your Majesty, we were defeated at the border, General Shen was seriously injured, and his life or death is unknown!"
"Bang!" A sudden muffled sound was heard, which scared Eunuch Sun who was serving nearby. Now Fu Yuheng's face looked a little gloomy. There were news of defeats at the border one after another, and the civil and military officials in the court were constantly pressuring him. Now, let alone saving General Shen, even whether General Shen could continue to serve as the commander-in-chief of the army was a problem.
"Let's keep this matter secret for now." Fu Yuheng rubbed his temples with a headache. He had already been feeling very upset in recent days, and now he felt an even greater headache.
Eunuch Sun gave the man a look, asking him to go down first, and then carefully picked up the memorials scattered on the ground. Now knowing that the emperor was in a bad mood, Eunuch Sun wanted to speak several times, but finally restrained himself.
"General Shen, General Shen, what should I do?" He seemed to be whispering, or asking Sun Ning. In short, no one could answer his question.
My mood did improve after venting just now, but I also vaguely felt that something was wrong, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
You know, I sent people to protect General Shen's safety, so how come he is seriously injured now and his life or death is unknown
But the more difficult issue right now is how to give an explanation to all the ministers!
Although Fu Yuheng had tried his best to keep the news secret, it was a war after all, and many ministers were watching it. Soon, the matter was known to everyone in the court.
Assistant Minister Li Yuhang had just come out of Prime Minister Liu's residence yesterday. The two discussed the matter of General Shen and felt that this was a good time. Originally, Prime Minister Liu's power and General Shen's power were evenly matched, showing a balance of power. Now they had the opportunity to get rid of General Shen, which of course they couldn't miss!
You know, since ancient times, if a person does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth.
As soon as the news came, Vice Minister Li Yuhang and a group of ministers who stood on the side of Prime Minister Liu collectively wrote a letter to the emperor, asking him to deal with the matter. At the same time, they tried to pull some wavering officials to his camp, forcing Fu Yuheng to make up his mind!
At the morning court, Fu Yuheng's face was as cold as ice. However, despite this, Li Yuhang, who stood up first, did not give up this opportunity. "Your Majesty, General Shen has suffered a series of defeats at the border, and the morale of the army is low. If this continues, Daliang will be in trouble!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, even heroes have to weather the vicissitudes of life. Although General Shen has a reputation for bravery and fighting skills, Your Majesty please think twice now!" As if it was pre-arranged, Prime Minister Liu stood up as soon as the assistant minister finished speaking, and there was a lot of support for their opinions.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!" All the civil and military officials below knelt on the ground together, and their voices revealed a kind of oppressive force.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being so abusive. General Shen has failed to do his job well and has failed your Majesty's trust. He has also caused the people of Daliang to suffer. Your Majesty needs to give an explanation to the people of the world, Your Majesty!"
"Yes, now the people at the border can no longer survive, so many refugees have poured in. Your Majesty, please understand."
With each call of "think twice" and "judgment", no one noticed that the hand on the handle of the dragon throne was turning slightly white.
Fu Yuheng could not hide his anger, he knew that Prime Minister Liu was suppressing and winning over the civil and military officials under various pretexts, but now he had no way to do anything. Moreover, it was true that the people were displaced because of this matter. He suddenly felt powerless. Even if he was the emperor, there were things he could not do!
"I will naturally make a judgment on this matter. If there is nothing else, please leave the court first."
Although he sighed in his heart, he still had to deal with the matter at hand, so he could only temporarily appease the minister's emotions.
He was in such a hurry to leave the court just to escape for a while. He wanted to wander around for a while, but right after the morning court was over, the Empress Dowager sent someone over.
There was a hint of impatience in Fu Yuheng's eyes. Now this has really been discussed, one after another, is it for me to make a decision as soon as possible!
He couldn't help but sneer in his heart, and the temperament around him was just like that cold winter.
"Your Majesty, please sit down." The empress dowager was dressed in an elegant and luxurious manner, but her face was rosy. Although time is unforgiving, it still cannot hinder her youthful beauty.
"I have also heard about what happened at the border. I shouldn't have said all this, but Your Majesty, the truth hurts! I know you are unwilling to accept the situation, but without your country and your people, how can you, the emperor, live in peace?" The empress dowager looked at Fu Yuheng's expression, as if with some inquiry.
"General Shen has indeed made great military achievements, but he cannot stay on the battlefield forever. The country does not belong to the emperor alone. As for the virtuous concubine, I think she is also a reasonable person and will understand the emperor's painstaking efforts." The empress dowager stopped the beads in her hand and waited for his answer. "Your Majesty, I have to say an old saying, water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it."
The joints on the hands are distinct and the veins are exposed.
Picking up the teacup in front of him, Fu Yuheng took a sip, just to cover up the helplessness and bitterness in his heart, "I know."
"I am tired. I am old and useless."
Fu Yuheng didn't bother her any more and turned away.
Along the way, Fu Yuheng felt a little confused. All the civil and military officials, the empress dowager, and the virtuous concubine were all waiting for an explanation, but now they asked him to make this choice.
The slightly clenched fists in the dragon sleeves, the Queen Mother's words did make sense. He was the Emperor, so he had to put the country first in everything, because not only that, but he also did it for the people of the world!
Moreover, the Queen Mother now wants to weaken General Shen's military power. Fu Yuheng's eyes seemed to be filled with endless complexity, but he finally chose to compromise.