"Your Majesty … … this must be a misunderstanding! My son would never be so rude! "Old Marquis Muyang said anxiously. He knew Mu Yang's character, he would never act so impulsively. Moreover, he was still in the Chu Army's camp. Even if Mu Yang was afraid of breaking the vases, he would never rashly kill the person the Emperor sent to deliver the decree.
The eunuch kneeling at the side had a thought and screamed, "Old Marquis Mu, are you saying that we are lying to the Emperor? Are we framing Marquis Muyang?! Your Majesty, this servant has been wronged. Please send someone you trust to investigate, so this servant will not be wronged. Thousands of soldiers witnessed Marquis Muyang killing the guards sent by Your Majesty. This servant does not believe that Marquis Muyang can shut so many people's mouths. Moreover, although General Xi Lu only arrived after the incident, Heir Jhennam Of Gojoseon was present from the beginning to the end. Your Majesty, please investigate! "
Seeing the eunuch's grief and indignation, Mo Jingli believed him even more. Moreover, he had already suspected the House of Marquis Muyang. The people below were only adding fuel to the fire.
With a sneer, Mo Jingli said, "Of course I will investigate! Gao Ming! Bring my decree and tell General Xi Lu Zhao Lian to bring Mu Yang to me. If he disobeys, execute him on the spot! " A general stepped out and cupped his hands, "This general obeys. This general will definitely bring Mu Yang back to beg for forgiveness!" Mo Jingli snorted. He was not interested in whether Mu Yang would beg for forgiveness or not. He was only worried that Mu Yang would bring the hundreds of thousands of soldiers under him for breakfast. After all, the Mu family still had some influence in the Da Chu State's army. After thinking for a while, Mo Jingli said, "I will give you another fifty thousand elite soldiers to assist General Xi Lu in defending against Lu Jinxian's troops!"
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Gao Ming thanked him loudly. Of course, he understood Mo Jingli's meaning. These fifty thousand elite soldiers were not really for him to defend against Lu Jinxian. If Mu Yang had any strange movements, he would be able to join forces with General Xi Lu to suppress him.
Old Marquis Muyang looked at the tall and upright Gao Ming, who seemed to be full of righteousness, and felt a sense of despair in his heart. It was impossible for anyone to only have friends and not have enemies. Coincidentally, Gao Ming and the Mu family had always been at odds. The Mu Family was a family of generals. Gao Ming and Mu Yang were close in age, but Mu Yang's family background was far from what Gao Ming, who came from a humble background, could compare with. Therefore, even though Gao Ming had followed Mo Jingli since he was still a Prince with no real power, after Mo Jingli ascended the throne, his status was still far inferior to Mo Jingli. It could be said that the entire Chu Army knew that the two of them were not on good terms. Mo Jingli sent him over. Although he might have been worried that Mu Yang would be merciful because of his good relationship with him. However, sending Gao Ming was equivalent to cutting off the House of Marquis Muyang.
Old Marquis Muyang fell to the ground dejectedly. Mo Jingli didn't even bother to look at him and left in a huff.
The eunuch who had been kneeling at the side hurriedly got up and ordered people to bring Old Marquis Muyang back to the prison to be closely guarded. Old Marquis Muyang glared fiercely at the eunuch. He keenly felt that there must be something wrong. However, he was currently imprisoned by Mo Jingli. Even if he wanted to investigate the truth, he couldn't do anything. That eunuch looked around to make sure there was no one around. Suddenly, he approached Old Marquis Muyang and laughed softly. He lowered his voice and said: "Old Marquis, don't blame me. Who told you to offend someone you shouldn't? "
"It really is you!" Old Marquis Muyang scolded harshly.
"What are you still standing there for? Why aren't you taking him away and guarding him properly? If the Prince Ding Mansion rescues him, none of us will be able to live. "That eunuch waved his hand and said sharply. Old Marquis Muyang was dragged out without any resistance.
A day later, the news that came made everyone feel very helpless.
"Reporting to the Great General, the Emperor ordered General Gao Ming to lead 50,000 elite troops to assist the Great General." The tent was instantly filled with a heavy atmosphere. The general of the Marquis Muyang's expression was extremely ugly.
Muyang sneered: "50,000 elite troops to assist General Zhao?" His words were full of mockery. Everyone present understood what he meant by 'help'. What could fifty thousand men do? Right now, there were more than 100,000 soldiers of the Western Army in the camp. Muyang had 100,000 soldiers and Lei Tengfeng had more than 100,000 soldiers. The total military strength was more than 400,000. The military strength was already twice that of Lu Jinxian. Right now, these 50,000 soldiers were probably not used to deal with Lu Jinxian. They were used to guard against Muyang.
Zhao Lian let out a long sigh and asked: "Where is General Gao?"
The soldier reported: "General Gao's army is already 30 li away. In addition … General Gao sent an order … Marquis Muyang intends to rebel. General, please take him down immediately. When General Gao arrives, he can be escorted back to the camp for the Emperor to deal with. " As soon as the words came out, the generals of the Marquis Muyang's residence all stood up and stared at everyone with an unfriendly expression.
Just when Zhao Lian was in a dilemma, the sound of war drums came from outside the camp. Zhao Lian was shocked. He quickly made a decision and said in a deep voice: "The Mohist army is calling for a fight. Generals, follow this General out of the camp to meet them!"
After that, he walked out directly without caring about Muyang and the others. Lei Tengfeng stood up and looked at Muyang who was standing on the side. He sighed and shook his head and followed out. In the tent, the remaining generals of the Marquis Muyang's residence asked in a low voice: "Marquis, we …"
Muyang closed his eyes and said decisively: "Those who are willing to stay, follow General Zhao out of the camp to meet them. Those who are willing to follow me, we will leave now!" Among the people present, a few silently left and followed Zhao Lian out. The rest were all willing to follow Muyang. Although their choices were different, no one was in the mood to despise anyone at this time. It was not an easy path to follow Muyang. The Marquis Muyang's residence was not as powerful as the Prince Ding Mansion. It was not like you could become a king just because you brought an army with you. Those who were willing to follow Muyang could be said to be the confidants of the Marquis Muyang's residence. If not, they were the saviors of the Marquis Muyang's residence.
Muyang glanced at the crowd and said in a deep voice: "Muyang thanks everyone. Go back and gather your troops. We will leave immediately."
Therefore, outside the camp, two groups of troops left the camp one after the other, but they went to different places. When Muyang came, he brought 100,000 troops with him. However, only 30,000 to 40,000 people followed him. Looking at the direction Muyang left with his troops, Zhao Lian sighed slightly. There was a hint of regret in his somewhat bleak eyes. Mu Yang probably wouldn't be able to go far in the future. Originally, if he was given time, Muyang would become a general not inferior to his father. But now, Mu Yang only had thirty to forty thousand men. He had neither rations nor reinforcements. It could be said that his future was already sealed.
Lei Tengfeng stood beside Zhao Lian and asked faintly: "General Zhao, won't you regret letting him go just like that?" Zhao Lian sighed and said: "This old man has done his best. It's better than a mutiny." Lei Tengfeng nodded in agreement. Letting Muyang take 30,000 to 40,000 people away would not be a big hindrance to the army. However, if Muyang was really captured or killed, the generals who were originally on good terms with the Marquis Muyang's Residence would inevitably feel sympathy. At that time, if they were instigated by someone with ulterior motives, the loss would not be limited to these 30,000 to 40,000 people.
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