Fan Wenzheng said calmly: "If I alone can decide to mobilize the Immortal Army, I will order them to be mobilized on the day the general leaves the border. Yunong, some things are not what we want to do. The court has regulations. If we do things

If you don't follow the imperial court's regulations, you will definitely be in big trouble in the future."

"Master Bu Tang, I have the courage to ask, why didn't the Ministry of Accounts transfer the money in time?"

"In our country, the Tang Dynasty has thousands of miles, and there are too many places where money is used." Fan Wenzheng said: "Actually, we can't blame the Household Department completely. After all, where to transfer money and food, we have to get orders from the North Hospital. In addition, the Household Department

Whether the national treasury has enough money to adjust is also a big problem. Every department and government office wants to get money from the Ministry of Household Affairs, and even if we ask for money from the Ministry of War, we can't just ask for it."

Han Yunong's lips moved, but he didn't speak after all.

"Yunong, the Changsheng Army did not leave the customs in time. This matter needs to be investigated. There are too many yamen involved. The Ministry of War, the Ministry of Revenue, the Beiyuan and even more yamen will have some responsibility." Fan Wenzheng sighed softly: "

I’ll tell you the truth, in the end, too many people were involved, and even the imperial court was shaken. Even if the saint was angry, for the sake of the stability of the empire, he would not pursue it too deeply."

Han Yunong frowned and was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Master Butang, I am not qualified to investigate why the Changsheng Army did not leave the border. I came to Beijing because of my humble position, just to let the court know clearly what happened in Xiling." After a pause,

After a slight hesitation, he said: "I know that I am not qualified to talk much here, let alone make irresponsible remarks on the court's decision-making, but I still hope that the court can mobilize troops to quell the rebellion as soon as possible. The rebels have not fully formed a climate for a while.

But if the delay is too long and they recruit troops in Xiling and wait until they have a firm foothold before launching an expedition, I am afraid they will pay a greater price."

"What you say makes sense. I will make a statement and ask the saint to send troops as soon as possible." Fan Wenzheng stroked his beard and nodded, lowering his voice and said: "However, Xiling is controlled by the rebels. We must give an explanation to the saint and the people of the world."

Han Yunong hesitated to speak, but finally said nothing.

Fan Wenzheng sighed and said: "The excerpt you wrote last night said that Fan Ziqi had been in cahoots with Li Tuo for a long time, and the rebellion on New Year's Eve was also premeditated."

"exactly."

"But the general was able to return to Xiling. As far as I know, it was carefully planned." Fan Wenzheng said slowly: "Fan Ziqi secretly sent someone to contact the general many years ago, surrendered to the court, and promised to help the general return to Xiling. Earlier, I didn't

I don't know the general's plan. After all, it is of great importance. Except for the saints and a few people who know the general's deployment in advance, most of the officials in the court know nothing about the general's plan. It was not until the general returned to Xiling that I knew who the general was.

The design first provoked a fight between the Zhen family and the Yuwen family, used the Yuwen family to get rid of the Zhen family, and then teamed up with the Fan family to force the Yuwen family to move into the Pass."

Han Yunong knew that a high-ranking official like Fan Wenzheng would never be interested in talking about the past with him, let alone talk nonsense.

At this time, he suddenly mentioned the general's strategy of returning to Xiling. It was definitely not a whim, but there must be a reason. For a while, he couldn't figure out what the Minister of War had in mind. He didn't say anything, but listened carefully.

"Because of the assistance of the Fan family, the general's plan was implemented smoothly. If things turned out like this, everyone would be very happy." Fan Wenzheng sighed: "When the saint knew that the general came out of seclusion, he was also very happy." He frowned.

He looked at Han Yunong and said: "But the general returned to Xiling only a few months ago. On New Year's Eve, there was a rebellion. Not only did Xiling fall into the hands of the rebels, but the general also died for the country. I feel sad in my heart, but...

..Does the imperial court really want to announce the truth to the world?"

Han Yunong frowned and said: "Master Bu Tang, these are all facts.

.”

"There are some facts that cannot be known to the world." Fan Wenzheng sighed: "If these facts are made known to the world, the people of the world will certainly mourn the general's murder, but there will also be many people who will think that the general has been there from beginning to end.

It was plotted by the Fan family. The general originally used the Fan family as a chess piece, but in the end he became a chess piece of the Fan family." His eyes became sharp and he said word by word: "Yunong, do you want the world to think that the general is the general?

Is he a dim-witted person who was deceived without realizing it?"

Han Yunong's body was shaken and his expression suddenly changed.

"The general was killed within a few months of his return to Xiling. Xiling was gained and lost again. Once the truth is revealed, the general's wisdom in his life will collapse instantly." Fan Wenzheng said with a bitter smile: "The general is our famous general of the Tang Dynasty and the leader of our Tang Army.

Glory, are we going to destroy our hero of the Tang Dynasty with our own hands?"

Han Yunong clenched his fists, the veins on the back of his hands popped out, and said sternly: "Absolutely not."

"Of course not." Fan Wen said sternly: "Whoever wants to tarnish the general's wisdom, I will be the first to refuse. Not only will I refuse, the saint will never allow me, a hero of the Tang Dynasty, to be criticized by others."

Han Yunong closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and finally said after a moment: "Your Majesty, I'm here to see you tonight, do you have any instructions? I'm a soldier and I like to be straightforward. If I have orders from you, you might as well speak up."

"The Fan family's crimes are extremely heinous, but they have spent many years secretly training their troops, and the pseudo-prince Li Tuo secretly colluded with Fan Ziqi." Fan Wenzheng said: "You also wrote in the excerpt that they may have collaborated with the Wutuo people.

An agreement was reached, but despite all this, the imperial court never received any report from the Protectorate. It was precisely because of this that the general was unprepared, fell into the trap of betraying the party, and died for the country.

Nong, the general is not wrong, but when such a big thing happens, someone should take responsibility."

Han Yunong is not a dull person. After Fan Wenzheng said this, he already understood a little bit. He frowned and said: "Master Bu Tang, are you saying that the responsibility for the loss of Xiling must be borne by the Xiling Protectorate?" He shook his head and said: "Bu Tang.

, Yao Mubai, the governor of Xiling, was loyal to the imperial court until his death, and before his death, he stayed with the general and did not give in to the rebels."

"I didn't say that Yao Mubai rebelled against the party. What I meant was that someone must bear the responsibility for the loss of Xiling, and the responsibility for the loss of Xiling certainly cannot be placed on the general." Fan Wenzheng sighed: "The capital of Xiling

Since their establishment, the Protector's Mansion and the Three-County Captain's Mansion have been used to monitor the Xiling Family. Yunong, I'm sorry to say it bluntly, but the most important responsibility, including you, is to understand every move of the Xiling Family. Now,

The Xiling family conjured up thousands of elite cavalry like a magic trick, and secretly colluded with Li Tuo and the Wutuo people. You knew nothing about this, so the court and the generals failed to grasp the situation in Xiling in time, which led to a huge disaster.

...!" Staring at Han Yunong, he saw that Han Yunong's face was extremely solemn, and he shook his head and said: "Only if you take the initiative to admit your responsibilities, can the general's innocence be preserved and not be tarnished by others."

Han Yunong also looked into Fan Wenzheng's eyes with deep eyes.

"Of course, if we say it's all your responsibility, that's not necessarily true." Fan Wenzheng said: "It was the Ministry of Personnel that selected Yao Mubai to go to Xiling. Almost all the officials, big and small, sent by the imperial court to Xiling were evaluated and considered by the Ministry of Personnel.

After sending them there, if it weren't for the improper selection of people by the Ministry of Personnel, the current situation would not have happened. Therefore, you cannot take the blame. Instead, let the people from the Ministry of Personnel explain why so many ignorant and incompetent people were sent to Xiling to hold important positions in the first place.

"

"I understand." Han Yunong said calmly: "Master Bu Tang wants me to sue Yao Duhu and put the blame on the Xiling Duhufu. By the way, he also admits his fault. In this way, he can also blame the people who lost Xiling."

The responsibility lies with the officials."

Fan Wenzheng stroked his beard and nodded and said: "Yunong, you are really easy to understand. If we want to try to preserve the general's innocence, we must find the real guilty person. Yao Mubai's guilt cannot be escaped. As long as you can prove that Yao Mubai is insane.

The more serious the crime of negligence, the less impact the general will suffer. As for you, you can rest assured that with Yao Mubai on top, you are just a captain under the Duhufu, and no one will hold you captive.

And I and the Ministry of War will do their best to protect you and help you get through this."

"What do you mean by the ministry, that I should stay up all night to write a book stating Yao Duhu's guilt?" Han Yunong asked, looking into Fan Wenzheng's eyes.

Fan Wenzheng smiled and said: "I will ask someone to prepare wine and food for you first. Don't worry, I will write it after you finish eating. I will drink with you and discuss how to write this excerpt." He got up and walked to the door.

He came forward, opened the door, and said loudly: "Come here, tell me to go down, prepare some good wine and food, and bring them over here."

Someone outside agreed, but the voice was a little far away. Han Yunong knew that before Fan Wenzheng entered the house, he must have moved the guard outside the door away to avoid hearing the conversation in the house.

After Fan Wenzheng gave the instructions, he returned to the table and sat down. He picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. He spread his brows, stroked his beard and smiled: "Yao Mubai has died in the rebellion."

He knew well, and he must have hoped to protect the general at the cost of his own sacrifice. I heard that Yao Mubai had been incompetent in Xiling these years, addicted to drinking and sex, and even told people in private that he was a criminal who was sent to the west.

You will just eat and die there, Yunong, did he say the same thing to you?"

Han Yunong looked into Fan Wenzheng's eyes and did not answer.

"Except for him, many officials in Xiling are wasting away their time." Fan Wenzheng sighed: "The superiors work and the subordinates follow. Yao Mubai is incompetent. Naturally, no one under his command can do a good job. How can such a group of people detect the Fan family?

He has been secretly planning a rebellion."

Han Yunong sat upright, straightened his body, shook his head and said: "What the Lord of the Ministry said is wrong. Although Yao Duhu is not a very talented person, he has never been a vegetarian. He has always been loyal to the imperial court, and there was famine and plague in Xiling."

At that time, he led many officials to pacify the people and provide disaster relief, and even visited the Xiling family in person to ask for food. At least in the eyes of the people of Xiling, Yao Duhu was not a corrupt official, nor was he a coward. The Fan family acted secretly, and whatever they did in private was regarded as a crime.

The Zhen family and the Yuwen family of the aristocratic family didn't notice at all. They had many eyes and ears in Xiling, and they couldn't find out what the Fan family was doing secretly. How could Yao Duhu know the situation of the Fan family with only a hundred people under his command?

"

The smile on Fan Wenzheng's face disappeared instantly.

"Many officials were not afraid of death when the Fan family rebelled on New Year's Eve. Many officials headed by Yao Duhu followed the general to break out. They were single and weak, and almost all died tragically at the hands of the rebels. They were loyal to the rebels until their death.

Datang." Han Yunong said calmly: "They died and died for the country. Dead people cannot speak and are charged with crimes. Not only will they be stigmatized after their death, it will even implicate their families and ministers. Let's

If a group of officials who were loyal to the court and sacrificed their lives for the country bear the responsibility for the loss of Xiling, can we all sleep well? When did the Tang Dynasty become so indifferent to right from wrong?"

"What do you mean?" Fan Wenzheng's eyes became cold and stern, shining with a cold light.

Han Yunong smiled lightly and said: "I went to Beijing to report the military situation. I never thought that it would be like this. What I mean is very simple. Let me sue Yao Duhu. I can't do it. Let a group of officials who died for their country bear the loss of Xiling."
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