The news of Long Heng's return to the Capital spread to half of the Capital in a short period of time. Many people were waiting for this great hero around the Imperial Palace, because he almost flattened all the enemy tribes.
This was exactly the effect that Long Heng wanted. He didn't care about anyone else's actions in the past, but it was his duty as a soldier.
But now, in order to protect his family, he could only use this trick.
"It's so strange. Why did Li Of Gojoseon come back when he saw that the enemy country had been taken down?"
"Are you stupid? Didn't you see so many gold medallions? It's obvious that the Emperor urgently called him back."
"Then why did he call him back at this time? Is he not going to fight?
Seeing that the enemy country is about to be taken down, it will be our country's territory. "
"Who knows? It's strange that the Emperor did this."
"Yes, yes."
Long Heng rode in front of the Emperor, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
The reason why the Emperor didn't wait for him to take down the enemy country was that he was afraid that he would sit on the border and become a local tyrant. At that time, he would have many soldiers and generals. If he wanted to come back and take the throne, it would be very easy.
If it wasn't for this consideration, the Emperor wouldn't have been manipulated by a woman to call him back.
Now, the morning court had passed, but the Emperor was still discussing in the Council Chamber. Seeing his arrival, the Emperor and the other ministers were very surprised.
Among them, the one who was most surprised was Minister Lin. He even imitated a woman and put his hand on his mouth. Then, he pretended to protect the Emperor and said: "Bold Long Heng, you should be on the battlefield now. Why did you come back to the Capital without permission?"
Long Heng was not in a hurry. He saluted the Emperor and said: "This subject dares to return to the Capital because of the Emperor's order."
"Oh, when did I order you to return to the Capital?"
The Emperor seemed to be in his thirties and was in the prime of his life. He inherited the good looks of the Imperial Family. He indeed had the majesty of a ruler without being angry.
Long Heng respectfully said: "This subject received 15 gold medallions one after another. In order to prevent delaying the Emperor's matter, this subject rushed back day and night. I didn't dare to delay."
"How is that possible? I have never given a gold medal to anyone."
The Emperor said with a smile. He had told the envoys to find a way to destroy the gold medallion in private after delivering it to Long Heng.
However, the news that had just arrived indicated that he had already obtained the gold medal. Could it be that he had killed all the envoys?
Obviously, the gold medal was not in his hands when he returned.
What a Long Heng. His ability to get away with his crimes was top-notch.
Furthermore, he was able to evade such a meticulous trap. It seemed that he had really underestimated him. This person would become a huge problem sooner or later.
As he thought to himself, his face had already turned cold, but there was not the slightest trace of anger. He still maintained the dignity of the so-called imperial family.
"But this subject has indeed received the gold medallion and the imperial edict. Does Your Majesty wish to take a look?"
"Oh?
Of course I want it. "He actually managed to get his hands on the imperial edict?
Wasn't that thing also instructed to be destroyed? These people were really too unreliable. Fortunately, as long as he didn't admit it, if he really couldn't find a scapegoat, everything would be settled.
However, who was the scapegoat going to be?
While he was thinking, Long Heng's subordinates piled up the 15 gold medallion and the imperial edict.
The Emperor was furious. He slammed the table and stood up. "I didn't expect that someone would do such a fake imperial edict right under my nose.
Come, investigate it for me. You must find out the truth. "
"Someone actually faked the imperial edict?
This subject is really negligent. I misunderstood the imperial edict and delayed the military. Please punish me severely, Your Majesty. "
Long Heng also had a surprised look on his face. In his heart, he sighed. His acting skills had obviously improved recently. Why was this happening?
"How can this be blamed on Minister Long? Please get up.
I don't know how the border is. You were deceived and came back. Is it okay there? "
"Don't worry about this, Your Majesty. This subject has ordered them to return to Ning City. If they don't get this subject's order within a month, they will return to the capital and wait for Your Majesty's orders."
The army was pressing on the border. This was clearly a threat.
Those soldiers had been hanging out with Long Heng all year round. If something happened, they would probably stand on Long Heng's side. If they really returned to the outskirts of the capital, he was afraid that he would be in danger.
What a good Long Heng. He actually left such an escape route for himself.
He was somewhat glad that he didn't assassinate him. If he really died, those soldiers who came back would not let him go. They would definitely seek an explanation for Long Heng.
If the crime was not established or was a little vague, he didn't know what that group of idiots would do.
Although it was not difficult to suppress them, he always felt that there would be a lot of opinions from below.
Now, it was really hard to stop halfway.
If he got rid of him, he would offend a lot of people. The imperial court and the people of Jianghu would take action.
If he didn't get rid of him, if he conquered the enemy country, his prestige among the people would surpass the imperial power sooner or later. At that time, it would not be impossible for him to wear the imperial robe.
This Long Heng was really getting more and more difficult to deal with.
Now that he was still young and didn't have any in-laws, his power had already reached such a level. If he really got some help, he was afraid that his throne would change hands sooner or later.
"Beloved subject, I'm afraid that you are very tired from the carriage. Since you have returned, you should not be in a hurry to leave. You should rest first and then decide whether to go to war again.
After all, the enemy country is weak now. They can raise the matter of tribute. This way, we can exempt our people from some taxes. What do you think? "
"This matter should be decided by the emperor."
"That's right. Beloved subject, you came back just in time to arrange your marriage. The old madame has been worried about your marriage in the palace."
"Emperor, can this subject make one thing clear?"
Minister Lin suddenly cupped his fist and said. No one knew what medicine he was selling in his gourd.
Long Heng sneered in his heart. These two people wanted to scheme against him again!
Now that they're on the same side, I'd like to see what other ideas they have for my marriage.
The emperor immediately said: "Minister Lin, if you have something to say, please say it."
"This subject has a niece who looks like a fairy. Now, she is sixteen years old.
This subject has taken her home and educated her well. I will raise her as my own daughter.
Li Of Gojoseon has worked so hard for the country and the people. This family should have someone to help the old madame. It would be better to ask the emperor to agree to this marriage. It can be regarded as a good thing in the world. "
"Very good, very good … …"
The emperor laughed and clapped his hands, then said: "Beloved subject Long, what do you think?"
"Many thanks to the emperor and Minister Lin for worrying about this subject. It's just that this subject is really not worthy of the daughter of the Lin family."
He emphasized the word "worthy of the daughter of the Lin family." The several people who were watching the fun on the side almost laughed out loud.
How coquettish was the eldest daughter of the Lin family? How many people in the capital didn't know about the matter of the Wulin people becoming the prince of the enemy country? Now that the emperor picked up this broken shoe, no one said anything. After all, it was just a concubine to play with.
But if such a woman became the official wife, any man who married her would be so upset that he couldn't sleep at night.
But Minister Lin still acted like his own daughter. His own daughter was educated like this. Who could guarantee what kind of person his niece was?
PS: There may be another chapter later, about 12 o 'clock.