C109 (2/2)

After a year, Emperor Wei Wu, who was engrossed with cultivation, once again ascended the throne room with his yellow robe. He slapped his palm and glared at the officials below, gritting his teeth: ”Mutiny? Or was it because I couldn't get a salary, which one of my beloved officials explained to me what exactly is going on? ”

When the Son of Heaven was angry, the officials were terrified. The great hall was absolutely silent, and no one dared to speak.

”Your Majesty, this humble subject believes that this matter cannot be entirely blamed on the bandits. Having joined the army for one and a half years without any money, it was impossible for them to maintain their livelihood. Furthermore, there were also those who had stayed at the border for four to five years who had left empty-handed. When soldiers complain, it becomes resentment. When it's cold and winter, resentment becomes hostility. Naturally, there will be people who take the risk. ”

Liu Yu An wasn't afraid of Emperor Wei's wrath, so he methodically explained the formidable relationship between them.

”Bastard!” I have set aside silver coins for soldiers to join the army a long time ago. Where did this rebellion come from? What about silver? ”What about the military pay?”

The officials didn't dare to speak out in the face of the Emperor's rage.

Whether it was the relief for the soldiers or the subsidies for the soldiers, they had all been exploited. This was a public matter, and only the Venerable One on the throne did not know what was going on.

When asking about where the money had gone to, the court officials were as small as local officials. Not many of them were innocent, and if they wanted to investigate, they would have to implicate a group of people.

”What is it? No one dares to answer me? What about Xiao Qian? ”Did his subordinates say anything to me about their rebellion?”

The general of a supporting nation, Qi Yanzhong, stepped forward and cupped his fists as he explained, ”Reporting to Your Majesty, General Xiao went to the western suburbs' camp.”

”Get him back for me!” Explain yourself! ”

Qi Nianzhong revealed a troubled expression. He bowed and didn't dare to get up. It seemed that his white beard had been twisted into a lump.

He had personally promoted Xiao Qian as a fellow disciple who was also a good friend of his. As such, how could he not understand Xiao Qian's personality? The mountains of gold and silver were piled there. As long as it was marked as a soldier, it wouldn't be taken even if it was forced on him.

”Your Majesty, there are many suspicious points about this matter. It would be better to first have someone investigate it thoroughly.”

Wei Wu Emperor's sturdy body trembled. His black moustache trembled slightly, and he angrily said, ”Investigate? ”Now that the conspirators have attacked three cities in a row, my beloved Qi has such good intentions. She even wants us to investigate!”

Qi Nian Zhong lowered his head and said, ”This humble subject is terrified, and will not side with General Xiao. I hope that Your Majesty will observe carefully.”

”Your Majesty, the most important thing for you to do is to put an end to this rebellion, so as to ensure the stability of our Wei Dynasty.” Liu Yuan spoke up in time to stabilize Wei Wu Emperor's fury.

”What Liu Aiqing said is right. Since cadre Xiao is causing trouble, let him go. If he can't, then don't come back!”

”Your majesty the Emperor!”

”Your majesty the Emperor!”

An early dynasty began with rebellion and ended with rebellion.

After this incident, many of the senior officials had lingering fears in their hearts.

The corrupt military's salary may not be considered a precedent, but this time, it was clear that they had stirred up a great disaster and were planning a rebellion. Some things could not be dealt with on paper, and sooner or later they would cause trouble.

In a short span of half a day, the news of the mutiny spread through the streets and alleys.

When Su Zhi heard the news, her heart skipped a beat and she subconsciously scrunched up her legs. She didn't know what to do with Xiao Qian, since one side was her brothers who risked their lives while the other side was the emperor's. The choice was too difficult.

Dan Xue, who was also with her, was anxious and could not calm down. She held Su Zhi's hand tightly and asked, ”Madam, what should we do, General? Wasn't the emperor clearly making things difficult for the general? ”We generals are not greedy for military salaries. It's one thing if we can't clear our suspicions, but we still need to bring troops to suppress them. Aren't we making things difficult for people during the new year?”

Xiao Qian cherished his military strength. Although he held a high position, he never put on airs. He was on good terms with the soldiers, and because of this, more and more soldiers under his name began to follow him.

Now that he was leading troops to fight against his former brothers, his prestige would definitely plummet.

Although he was a military genius, fighting against the Huns and killing the pirates, but when the blade and sword in his hand were pointed at his subordinates, he could tell what kind of mentality he had.