Chapter 2688： Light penalty

The old emperor nodded. Compared to his unreliable son, he was obviously more willing to trust his subordinates. At least, the opponent's sense of smell on the battlefield was much higher than that of the four princes.

However, the other party’s behavior did cause them to lose a lot of people here. This is also true. The Fourth Prince is noisy. Although he has already lost patience and hope for him, there are still some face-conscious matters. made.

The old emperor faced the general and said: "This matter, you did a little bit improperly. I asked you to respond to the army that went out of the city at night, instead of closing the door. You did so in violation of my order. Of course, the general I also knew that the fourth prince would have to give him an explanation. If this is the case, I will fine you two months of food and payment, and personally apologize to the fourth prince and explain how. Is it acceptable?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The general knelt down and thanked him.

He knew that when the old emperor did this, he was already open to him. Before he came, he was prepared to be severely punished. Although he was indeed thinking about the city, he did defy the old emperor. Moreover, it also led to chaos within the army. This was all caused by his decision. He must be responsible. In addition, the four princes had opinions on him, so he must sue himself.

This is, but he did not expect that although the old emperor also punished him, the punishment was very light. It was only two months of payment. How different is this and no punishment? He deducted the money from the soldiers' hands for a while, and then all came back. For him, this kind of punishment is like no punishment at all.

Therefore, he naturally would not have any opinion on the old emperor's order, and he accepted it at the first time, and then thanked the old emperor for his kindness.

The old emperor nodded and said, "Go, you are still guarding the city gate. Without my order, no one is allowed to leave the city, you know?"

"The final will understand!" The general said with a hand.

Afterwards, the old emperor waved his hand and let him out.

The general left in relief.

In fact, the old emperor really wanted to punish him at the beginning. After all, he did defy his orders. Although he was responsible for the safety of this city, if everyone else If you do this, how can you command the army below? They all command their own. Forget it, people like him must be severely punished.

However, the attitude of the four princes towards him caused the old emperor to change his original thoughts. He found that his son was already a little bit embarrassed and did not put himself in his eyes. Obviously this was not what the old emperor could do. Accepted, he will not allow the four princes to go beyond his control.

Therefore, the old emperor did not plan to punish this general again, but instead let him continue to guard the city gate, like a nail, nailed to the fourth prince's side, and warned him that there should be nothing wrong with him. The idea is to let the four princes understand, this city, this country, who has the final say, and who is in power!

Therefore, this has some vision, and, with the generals who have some trouble with the four princes, the old emperor naturally does not need to punish him heavily. It is obviously a good decision to let him watch some of the four princes.

Originally, the old emperor just asked this general to guard the city gate with his army, and to receive the army from the night attack. After that, there was no need for them to stay at the city gate anymore. They left it to the army on the city gate. Just control it.

However, the four princes' arrogant attitude caused the old emperor to change his mind. Moreover, he didn't really believe in the command of the four princes in battle. Therefore, it is safer to control this kind of critical place in his own hands.

Of course, the old emperor didn’t think about replacing the four princes. It’s just that the current enemy is now, and it’s a taboo to change before the battle. Moreover, after his other princes are replaced, the four princes may not do well. What they are capable of, the old emperor is somewhat clear in his heart. It may be okay for them to keep the rules and govern a country with the help of ministers, but if they are allowed to direct the battle, it will be difficult for some strong people.

And now, this kind of decisive battle must have a heavyweight figure on the front line. Therefore, after a lot of consideration, the old emperor still temporarily let the four princes stay on the front line, or as the top commander of the front line.

Of course, in addition to this, the old emperor is also ready to replace the four princes at any time. As long as he does anything excessive, then he will not want to continue to command the army, even the chair under his ass. , That's all don't think about it.

The general who defended the city was in a good mood after leaving the main hall. When he came, he was nervous and he was in a good mood when he left. Obviously, in his opinion, the old emperor trusted him more than the four princes. As far as he is concerned, it is obviously a very happy and a very proud thing.

Of course, the apology should be an apology, but with the trust of the old emperor, the general felt that even if he was asked to apologize, he was very comfortable.

What's more, he also saw that the old emperor didn’t seem to trust the four princes very much. Otherwise, he wouldn’t put himself at the gate of the city. In this way, he would be relieved. After offending the four princes before. , He felt a little nervous in his heart, but it was gone now. Since the old emperor didn't trust the four princes so much, then, in other words, the four princes might not be able to sit in that position in the end.

Of course, for the sake of his own future, the general still felt that he should find a backer. He is now the sword in the hands of the old emperor. To do things for the old emperor, he must offend the four princes. In case the old emperor dies in the future, four The prince finds himself to settle the account, then does he have to wait to die?

This is obviously impossible, so the general felt that it would be better to have a backer. In that case, even if the four princes find themselves in the future, some people will come forward to help them solve it. Therefore, the backer must be the prince.

"Among the remaining princes, who is more suitable for refuge?" The general went to the residence of the four princes, preparing to apologize, and wondering in his heart as to whom to look for, which is more suitable.

The refuge this time is obviously related to his future, so he is still very cautious. Once he chooses the wrong one, the consequences will be very serious.