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Chapter 267

The emperor was in his study when he learned that Shen Wei had brought witnesses to plead their case and had come to the palace to see him.

The emperor issued an edict sentencing Shen Wei to exile. In his heart, he was actually somewhat conflicted. In his opinion, Shen Wei had already redeemed himself for his crimes with merits, so he should neither be rewarded nor punished, and should remain a commoner.

However, many important officials in the court pressured him, advising him that this would render the law meaningless, allowing those without military power to lead troops without any punishment, which would be tantamount to encouraging rebellion and would inevitably lead to chaos in the court and the country.

In the end, the emperor had no choice but to issue an edict sentencing Shen Wei to exile.

When the emperor learned that Shen Wei had requested to see him, he was not only surprised but also somewhat hopeful. If things could take a turn for the better, he wouldn't have had to exile Shen Wei to such a distant place.

The emperor summoned Shen Wei and others, and the Duke of Changguo also came along.

Upon seeing the Duke of Changguo, the Emperor asked in surprise, "Minister Chu, what brings you here? Is there something you need?"

The Duke of Changguo braced himself and said, "Your Majesty, I encountered Shen Wei at the palace gate. Chief Eunuch Mo insisted on letting him in to see the Emperor, but Shen Wei is, after all, a fugitive. I was really worried about the Emperor's safety, so I followed him in."

The emperor chuckled and said, "Minister Chu, you are overthinking it. What can Shen Wei do to me? Besides, with Minister Mo here, nothing will happen."

However, despite this, the emperor did not specifically send the Duke of Changguo away, but simply let him stay on the side.

The emperor turned to Shen Wei and asked, "What exactly is the injustice you claim to have suffered? Tell me in detail."

Shen Wei had long been prepared for this opportunity and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, in the Battle of Feichi Valley two years ago, the defeated Western Qi army suddenly increased its strength and set up an ambush, killing 30,000 of our soldiers. In fact, a traitor in the Northern Yi army supplied them with weapons! I have now found witnesses and evidence and must present them to Your Majesty, begging Your Majesty to give justice to the 30,000 Northern Yi soldiers who died tragically!"

The emperor frowned and glanced at the people behind Shen Wei: "Where is the witness testimony and physical evidence you mentioned?"

The two Shen family soldiers who followed Shen Wei into the palace immediately stepped forward.

Shen Wei said, "These two soldiers are survivors of the Battle of Feichi Valley."

One of the soldiers was missing a leg and an arm, while the other suffered severe burns all over his body.

To ensure no survivors were left, the Western Qi army set fire to Feichi Valley after the battle, burning almost all of Shen's 30,000 soldiers to ashes. The few survivors crawled out from the mountain of corpses and the sea of ​​fire.

The emperor's brow twitched involuntarily when he saw the two soldiers, who were almost unrecognizable as human beings.

Shen Wei continued to say to the emperor, "Please have Your Majesty summon two imperial physicians."

Then he turned to the two soldiers: "You can take out the evidence you have on you."

Both soldiers had taken off their shirts, and on their wounded bodies, there was a broken arrowhead stuck in each one.

The arrow was stuck in the flesh and had not been removed. The surrounding skin and flesh had healed, but the arrow was still buried inside the body. You can imagine how painful it would be to move.

Shen Wei said, "During the Battle of Feichi Valley, they were hit by an arrow shot by the Western Qi army. The arrowhead remained in their bodies and was not removed, so that it could be presented as physical evidence now."

At this moment, the two imperial physicians arrived. Shen Wei said, "Please take a look and tell me when these arrow wounds were inflicted."