I Can Control My Ancestors

The guards outside the tent responded and entered.

At this moment, Zhao Kuangyin seemed to return to the days of golden spear and iron horse when he was full of spirit, exuding an unavoidable majesty. He ordered someone to urgently summon his most trusted commander of the Forbidden Army into the tent.

When the person arrived, his gaze was as sharp as a knife, staring straight at the other party, his tone solemn as iron:

"If the Grand Tutor’s plan succeeds,"

"I order you: under the decree, execute Liu Jiwen,"

"and then... immediately take your life!"

He was willing to bear all the infamy, just as he had said in the past.

Let all the infamy fall upon this rebel!

"Don’t worry—"

"Someone will take good care of your family and offspring, I have already arranged for them to be sent to Julu."

If it were someone else hearing this, they would surely be terrified, as it concerns their life and death.

But this was Zhao Kuangyin’s most absolute confidant.

The strong man only hesitated for a moment, then directly knelt down before Zhao Kuangyin, "This humble official accepts the order!!!"

.....

As for Zhao Kuangyin’s various arrangements, Gu Jin naturally would not know.

If he did know, Gu Jin would definitely stop Zhao Kuangyin.

He actually did not care about these.

From beginning to end, Gu Jin was a person who did not care about others’ judgments; if not for this, he would not have broken the thousand-year rule of the Gu Clan and participated in this chaotic world.

But things in this world have always been like this.

Even if the Gu Clan does nothing, there will eventually be someone coming forward to actively uphold the Gu Clan’s prestige.

Time hurriedly passed.

Since returning to Taiyuan, Gu Jin threw himself wholeheartedly into various trivial matters.

—Under strict military law.

Although the soldiers still had considerable fighting spirit, when facing the attacking Liao Army, they chose to retreat at the first moment, and many even showed signs of a defeated army.

Forces from all sides converged on Taiyuan.

This immediately affected the originally stalemated situation.

The action of the Song Army was truly bizarre, not only equivalent to abandoning their ally Liu Jiwen but also the cities they temporarily occupied.

It could be said, they relinquished everything except Taiyuan.

—And the news that followed.

Was that those attacking Liao Army soldiers learned from the mouths of the defeated Song Army soldiers about various rumors concerning Zhao Kuangyin.

Shangjing Linhuang Mansion.

"Your Majesty, I want to impeach Chancellor Wang Yingchen for missing the opportunity for a great victory!"

"Causing our army to miss a decisive success!"

Voices of censure echoed throughout the Liao Imperial Palace hall.

Noble clans and over a dozen generals collectively impeaching, at any time, can be considered a major event in court.

If it were in the past.

Wang Yingchen wouldn’t need to speak up voluntarily, some of the Legalist School henchmen and his advisors would have immediately stood up to rebut them.

But this time, none of them moved.

Wang Yingchen had infringed upon too many people’s interests.

In other words—

He didn’t distribute the spoils properly.

This indeed is the biggest problem for someone like Wang Yingchen, a scholar from a humble background; he does have some talent, but his lack of understanding of the court and his excessive self-confidence predict the current situation.

Even without this matter, as time went on, it would be difficult for someone like Wang Yingchen to end well.

This might also relate to their style of doing things.

Among the Legalist School men.

Those who can accomplish great things and end well are very few.

The atmosphere within the entire hall grew increasingly solemn.

Seeing no one speak, Wang Yingchen had to step forward, maintaining his usual arrogance, ignoring those who impeached him, and merely saluting Yelv Xian: "Your Majesty."

"Previously, I still had doubts about the death of the Song Monarch."

"But now, I can confirm—"

"This must be a conspiracy devised by Gu Jin and Zhao Kuangyin!"

His tone was extremely firm.

Upon hearing this, Yelv Xian’s eyes couldn’t help but change slightly.

But before he could speak.

Immediately, a Liao noble shouted: "Absurd!"

The politics of the Liao are quite unique, retaining some of the alliance systems of the grassland tribes, giving these nobles an exceptionally high status.

"Your Majesty!"

The noble strode to Wang Yingchen’s side, cupping his hands to Yelv Xian: "Recently, our army has won successive victories, sweeping all before us—why is this? Could it be that the combat capability of the Song Army is actually inferior to Northern Han and the small states of Liaodong?"

He let out a cold snort, his voice resonating through the halls.

"Clearly, it is because the Song Monarch is dead, the Song Army’s morale is scattered, and they have no heart to continue fighting!"

"In recent times, our army has taken over more than ten cities in succession, seizing countless supplies and military equipment."

"If it were truly a trap to lure the enemy, why did the Song Army not move all those supplies in advance?"

"Your Majesty, with your discerning eyes," he swiftly turned his speech to target Wang Yingchen, "The Chancellor, having graduated from the Gu Academy, has repeatedly obstructed our army’s advance to victory, causing widespread resentment within the military—I suspect he may still be conspiring secretly with that Gu Clan young master?"

"I earnestly request that Your Majesty thoroughly investigate the Chancellor’s suspicion of collusion with the enemy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he looked towards where the group of civil officials was.

In the next moment.

Among the civil officials, someone also stepped forward and joined the others, all voicing their accusations against Wang Yingchen.

—The situation changed rapidly!

Civil officials, military generals, and even the royal family...

So many factions united to target one person.

Regardless of Wang Yingchen’s situation at this moment, even the expression of Yelv Xian changed slightly.

Even as an Emperor, he couldn’t withstand such circumstances!

Countless thoughts rushed into his mind at this moment.

Looking at the fervent crowd present, Yelv Xian remained silent for a long time before finally waving his hand: "Guards, take this man away immediately."

"Considering his merits to the nation."

"For now, have him reflect within his residence!"

"Once the investigation reveals results, a decision will be made!"

This was what distinguished Yelv Xian.

If it were Yelv Jing, he would have certainly executed Wang Yingchen in a fit of anger.

But he would not.

Yelv Xian was well aware of Wang Yingchen’s abilities; otherwise, he would never have let him become Chancellor in the first place and continued to support his reforms.

This was also another form of strategic retreat.

Wang Yingchen never spoke, even when the armored soldiers came in to take him away, he didn’t utter a word, merely accepting everything in silence.

However, those who accused him were still somewhat dissatisfied.

Just reflect?

If Wang Yingchen survives, with his personality, would there still be a way out for them?

"Your Majesty!"

Almost instantly, someone spoke again: "How can we allow this traitor to remain?"

"I urge Your Majesty to immediately execute Wang Yingchen!"

"Display his head for the inspection of the three armies to settle their minds!"

"...."

Voices shouting resounded once again at that moment.

Yet, Yelv Xian’s expression became stern as he waved his hand to suppress all the noise: "Do you not wish to oppose the Great Song anymore?"

—What does it mean to retreat as a form of advancement?

Yelv Xian clearly understood what these people actually wanted.

Similarly, he also wanted to know the true current situation of the Song Army.

If he could reclaim Taiyuan.

The benefits to the Liao were self-evident, and the offensive and defensive posture with the Great Song would be completely reversed in the future.

As an Emperor.

Yelv Xian had to have a vision of the overall situation.

He supported Wang Yingchen because of his abilities, yet he could also question Wang Yingchen’s military leadership.

Indeed, upon hearing those words.

Almost instantly, the people present quieted down.

What followed was the request for battle from all the generals and the royal family members.

They firmly believed in their judgment of the Song Army.

No one could resist such military merits!

Especially since they were confronting the Gu Clan’s descendants, if they were truly victorious, would it not shatter the undefeated myth of the Gu Clan for a thousand years?

Such prestige would make anyone envious.

Yelv Xian did not hesitate at all, immediately making various decisions.

And the entire Liao Army, under such circumstances, immediately began to take action, with the Liao forces guarding strategic locations also taking action.

The message was almost immediately conveyed to Taiyuan.

And it was right at that moment,

Everyone clearly felt—

The moment the Song Army had been waiting for, finally arrived!... ...

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