Yinshan Record

Chapter 498 The True Story Revealed: Old Su's Appointment

Chapter 498 The True Story Revealed: Old Su's Appointment
"I never imagined that Xiao Su would be so unwise."

General Wu Sheng shook his head slightly and said, "If he can't even endure this short period of time, he's not the kind of general he's to be."

“Alas, if we retreat this time, no one will be willing to serve Xiao Su in the future. I think Xiao Su may be young, but he has a great mind.” General Li Liang looked at Du Ling at the head of the table: “But after all, the imperial envoy has died, and now that we know, shouldn’t we invite this Xiao Su to the headquarters first?”

While the two generals were talking, Du Ling, the Imperial Censor of Cizhou, simply sipped his tea without saying a word, acting as if nothing had happened.

The two generals below exchanged a glance, and both saw a complex expression in each other's eyes.

The reason why the Great Liang Dynasty was able to seize the world was because of the group of martial artists whose ancestral home was Yongzhou.

Today, Wei Huaiwen and Su Gui can be considered representatives of Yongzhou military men in the imperial court.

The three people sitting in the main hall today, coincidentally, have no connection with the martial artists of Yongzhou.

He can be said to be one of the very few generals in the Liang army who did not come from Yongzhou.

The fact that they were able to bring the three of them together speaks volumes about the court's unspoken message.

Perhaps the imperial court was waiting for this change.

"Wu Qiangnu".

"The end will be here."

Du Ling tapped the armrest of the chair lightly with his fingers and asked.

"I remember when you first came to Cizhou, weren't the military rations a bit lacking?"

"The governor has a good memory. Because the court was pressing us for supplies, we were short of provisions when I arrived..."

"The Cizhou treasury was also empty. I remember that Li Yizhen later filled part of the gap for you."

"indeed so."

"Originally, the Su family had soup kitchens at all four gates of Cizhou City, but these soup kitchens have been shut down to provide you with more food."

"What does 'Xingtai' mean?"

“Those military rations were all forcibly taken from the soup kitchen by Li Yizhen’s men.”

Du Ling's eyes held a hint of regret: "Brother, you've offended the Su family without even realizing it..."

Wu Sheng swallowed.

Ignoring Li Yizhen's handling of the imperial guards was one thing. After all, it wasn't his responsibility, and even if he were to settle scores later, there was nothing to criticize him for. But using the Su family's grain to supply the army was another matter entirely.

"You're busy with military affairs, so you might not remember clearly."

As Du Ling spoke, he looked at General Li Liang of the Cloud Banner on the other side.

“Sir, I have not taken a single penny from the local authorities, and I have always kept the camp in check. I should not have offended the Su family.”

"Brother, the most famous unit in the Yunhui Army is the Flying Cavalry, three hundred spirit birds with feathers as hard as steel, which can carry the riders and fly like the wind. Equipped with powerful shuttles and heavy arrows, they are among the most elite troops in our dynasty."

"I'm ashamed to say that it's just a minor skill, and it might not be of much use on the battlefield."

“Li Yizhen visited your camp a few days ago, and it seems he brought you a batch of spirit birds.”

Du Ling shook his head and said, "You handled this matter rather prudently. You accepted Li Yizhen's bribe today. Even if you don't do anything, this matter will probably be considered a crime in the eyes of that Young Master Su."

A hint of displeasure flashed across General Yunhui's face.

He was not an expert in taming beasts; half of the spirit birds used by his flying cavalry were allocated by the imperial court, and the other half were collected by him from various sources.

As the Imperial Censor of You County, Li Yizhen was also famous for his ability to control beasts. He offered a batch of spirit birds to fill the vacancy, and Li Liang naturally did not refuse.

But who could have imagined that this group of spirit birds would lead to a conflict with Su Che?
"Does the magistrate mean we shouldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb, but go out and meet that young Su?"

Li Liang shook his head and said, "Being resented is one thing, but openly declaring hostility is another. If the commander-in-chief wishes to antagonize the Su family, I regret that I cannot follow." On the other side, General Wu Sheng, the crossbowman, looked at Li Liang, while his eyes were fixed on Du Ling above.

"That's what I meant too. I was unaware of what happened before, so I was at fault and should make amends in the future."

Although he had offended the Su family, and even went a little further than Li Liang, Wu Sheng did not want to directly antagonize Su Che.

"I don't mean anything by it, there are just some things I need to say upfront."

Du Ling stretched comfortably.

"There are a few other minor matters that I need to discuss with you both. Wu Qiangnu doesn't need to apologize to the Su family. I delivered the gold and silver to the Su residence a few days ago and simply stated that the grain was purchased by my Censorate at market price. After all, the granary is empty, and a major battle is imminent. General Wu, you can rest assured that the Su family will not hold you accountable."

As Du Ling spoke, he glanced at General Li Liang of the Cloud Banner on the other side.

“Brother Li, there’s no need to worry. I’ve already written a letter to Jiankang explaining the whole situation. To be honest, I have some past connections with Lord Su, so I can still use his influence to some extent.”

Wu Sheng and Li Liang exchanged a glance. This Du Xingtai was indeed a straightforward and honest person; he had essentially taken over all the karmic ties with the Su family on his own. What was even more commendable was that Du Xingtai always thought ahead and acted proactively, saving them countless troubles.

Following a big brother like that is the only way to have a place in the world.

"The administration office..."

These two have been working in the court for many years, so how could they not know why Du Ling was putting in so much effort and resources?
Isn't it all about getting a few people to work together seamlessly?
However, among the three, Du Ling had the strongest troops and the highest official rank, so it was only natural that he was made the leader.

"Your Excellency is meticulous in your thinking, I admire you." "If I were to serve under Your Excellency, I would probably be able to shed this title of miscellaneous general and advance further in my career."

Wu Sheng and Li Liang immediately began to flatter him, implying that they would be working for him from now on.

"Speaking of which, don't you two find it strange?"

Du Ling lightly shook his clothes and stood up: "Li Yizhen is supposed to be a master who has cultivated the Elixir of Immortality, so how come his aura only showed up briefly and then became impossible to find again?"

"What does 'Xingtai' mean?"

"I think they've probably already been poisoned."

Du Ling shook his head and said, "The Yellow Heaven Great Law is indeed worthy of its reputation. Actually, there is something I will not hide from you two. I visited Lord Su before I took office."

"Hmm?" "Oh."

The fact that Du Ling mentioned this news so casually was truly beyond the expectations of the other two generals.

What does this mean?

Could it be that Du Ling...

"Actually, it's time to reveal our hand now."

General Du Ling, who was leading the expedition to the east, looked at the two generals in front of him with a smile.

"Master Su would like to ask you two for a small favor. I wonder if you would be willing or unwilling?"

See the picture poorly.

Li Liang and Wu Sheng exchanged a glance, then gritted their teeth and said together.

"We will all follow the orders of the commander."

"Easy to say."

Du Ling smiled and nodded.