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Chapter 61 Two imperial edicts to Zuo Liangyu!
Of course, this is definitely a good thing for him. After seizing so much silver, he should at least be paid back for the military pay he was owed, right?
If he doesn't get the overdue military pay, he won't be able to manage his soldiers.

Just as he was thinking, Zuo Menggeng said again:

"There's another thing about this that concerns us!"

Zuo Liangyu then looked at Zuo Menggeng with some doubts.

"what's up?"

Zuo Menggeng continued:
"It says here that the Emperor has released Sun Chuanting and appointed him Governor-General of the Three Borders, giving him the title of Minister of War and commanding all military affairs in the Three Borders!"

Ok!

This matter was indeed related to Zuo Liangyu, because in this way, Sun Chuanting became Zuo Liangyu's direct superior and could command all of Zuo Liangyu's military operations at will.

However, Zuo Liangyu did not think this was a bad thing, because he had been Sun Chuanting's subordinate before and had a good impression of Sun Chuanting.

At this moment, Zuo Menggeng suddenly placed the Daming Daily in his hand on the table, and then said to Zuo Liangyu with a serious face:

"Dad, I have a feeling that the emperor summoning us back to the capital this time is not a simple matter. Do you think the emperor is suspicious of you and wants to take action against you?"

Zuo Liangyu frowned, then shook his head and said:
"I don't think so. The bandits are so rampant right now. The Emperor shouldn't attack me at this time. Otherwise, what will those generals who are still chasing the bandits on the front lines think?"

"Perhaps the reason why the emperor summoned me is to instruct me on something!"

When Zuo Menggeng heard this, he nodded in agreement.

After all, Zuo Liangyu was right. Attacking the general at this time would indeed affect the morale of the troops on the front line.

As long as the emperor is not a fool, he will not do that.

"Forget it, forget it. Don't think too much. You'll know when you meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Let's eat first!"

Zuo Liangyu said this and began to eat with relish.
At the same time, in the Eastern Palace, the Embroidered Uniform Guard had already told Zhu Cilang the news of Zuo Liangyu's arrival.

When Zhu Cilang heard this name, he sneered in his heart.

After waiting for a long time, the biggest warlord of the late Ming Dynasty finally arrived!

"Let Zuo Liangyu come to see me immediately!"

After a pause, Zhu Cilang continued:
"By the way, call Sun Chuanting over as well and tell him that I'm summoning you!"

About half an hour later, Zuo Liangyu finally arrived!

"Your Highness, Zuo Liangyu, pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. May His Royal Highness live a thousand years, a thousand thousand years, and a thousand thousand years!"

Zuo Liangyu came before Zhu Cilang and bowed respectfully.

Zhu Cilang sat upright in the main seat, looking coldly at Zuo Liangyu in front of him, his thoughts a little complicated for a moment.

Although Zuo Liangyu was not a loyal minister in history, he did not betray the Ming Dynasty in the end.

Besides, it is a bit unreasonable to blame Zuo Liangyu for something that never happened.

But then again, even now, Zuo Liangyu's problems are very serious.

At the very least, things like harboring enemies for personal gain, lying about military intelligence, and drawing salaries without working for them all exist.

Thinking of this, Zhu Cilang asked loudly:

"Zuo Liangyu, do you admit your guilt?"

When Zuo Liangyu heard this, he was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and said hurriedly:

"Your Highness, what crime have I committed?" Zuo Liangyu had never met Zhu Cilang, so he did not understand the character of this prince.

Zhu Cilang didn't waste any words and just waved his hand.

The next second, Ma Bao, who was standing next to Zhu Cilang, picked up an imperial edict from the desk in front of Zhu Cilang and began to read it.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: General Zuo Liangyu, the rebel suppressor, has committed corruption, abused his power, fostered hostility, lied about military intelligence, and falsely reported military pay. He has betrayed the Emperor's grace and is to be beheaded immediately! This is my decree!"

what?
After hearing the contents of the imperial edict, Zuo Liangyu was almost paralyzed with fear.

He never imagined that the emperor knew about what he had done in Shaanxi.

What he didn't expect was that the emperor actually wanted to kill him!
At the same time, without waiting for Zuo Liangyu to react, Zhu Cilang directly scolded:
"Come here, take him down and chop him up."

The next second, Li Hu came in with several guards, and without saying a word, he dragged Zuo Liangyu out, as if he really wanted to chop off his head.

It was at this moment that Zuo Liangyu finally reacted and shouted:
"Your Highness, I know I was wrong!"

"Please give me one chance. I will never dare to do it again!"

Zuo Liangyu originally wanted to say "I am innocent", but when he thought about the things he had done, he realized that there was nothing wrong with it, so he changed his words in the end.

There's no way, he really doesn't want to die!
During the previous battle with the bandits, his entire family was killed by them, leaving only his son Zuo Menggeng.

If he died, his son probably wouldn't survive either, and then his Zuo family would be completely finished.

So, he really doesn't want to die!

Seeing Zuo Liangyu about to be dragged to the door and beheaded, Zhu Cilang finally spoke:

"Wait, bring him here."

Without saying a word, Li Hu dragged Zuo Liangyu back and threw him to the ground.

Zuo Liangyu hurriedly stood up, then knelt down on the ground trembling.

Mouth full of requests:

"Your Highness, please give me one more chance. I will never dare to do it again. I will definitely fight the bandits well in the future."

"I swear, if I dare to have any thoughts again, I will die without a burial place!"

Zuo Liangyu was really scared!

At this moment in his life, he just wants to survive!
Looking at Zuo Liangyu in front of him, Zhu Cilang did not say anything, but waved to Ma Bao.

Ma Bao understood immediately, then picked up the second imperial edict from the imperial desk and read it out.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: General Zuo Liangyu, the rebel-suppressing general, is loyal and brave in his service to his country, fearing no death, and has rendered great service. I am deeply pleased and hereby confer upon him the title of Earl of Ningnan and Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince. His titles shall be hereditary and he shall live with the nation forever! I decree this!"

After hearing the content of the second imperial edict, Zuo Liangyu's mind exploded instantly.

He raised his head and looked at Zhu Cilang who was sitting in the main seat with an incredible look on his face. He couldn't figure out what was going on.

Why are there two imperial edicts?
Moreover, one of the two imperial edicts was to kill him, and the other was to confer him a title. Why was there such a huge difference?
But the next second, Zuo Liangyu suddenly realized that looking directly at the king was disrespectful, and hurriedly buried his head in the ground again, his heart was full of ups and downs, and he was extremely shocked.

He had no idea what the prince with the eyes was going to do?
At this moment, Zhu Cilang spoke again
"Zuo Liangyu, tell me, which of these two imperial edicts do you want?"

Zuo Liangyu felt his mouth was extremely dry for a moment, and even speaking was difficult for him.

But then he gritted his teeth and said:
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty wants a second imperial edict."

Are you kidding? The first one is an imperial decree to behead him, and the second one is an imperial decree to confer him a title. Which one do you think he wants?
(End of this chapter)