Chapter 157

"Your Majesty, Beimingzi's strength is not weak; if it weren't for the appearance of the Ghost, we could not possibly be Beimingzi's opponents."

"General Meng Tian may have made a mistake, but Beimingzi's Daoist methods are not easy to deal with."

"Please consider these things carefully, Your Majesty."

Zhang Han said to Ying Zheng.

He carefully analyzed the strength of Beimingzi and Meng Tian.

Pointing out that with Meng Tian's strength, he could not possibly be Beimingzi's opponent.

So huge losses were inevitable.

And the Ghost was powerful, so he could naturally win.

"He is right."

A cold voice rang out from the dark.

Ge Nie's figure appeared and disappeared in the darkness.

Usually, he was always hidden around Ying Zheng, but he had always been hidden.

He had never seen him interject in any topic.

But he didn't expect that today, he would actually speak a word for Meng Tian.

A trace of surprise flashed in Meng Tian's eyes, followed by a look of guilt.

"No need to say more, this matter is entirely my own fault."

"Please punish me, Your Majesty."

"No matter what the result is, I accept it all."

A trace of determination flashed in Meng Tian's eyes, and he said to Ying Zheng sincerely.

Because of his mistake, so many soldiers died at the hands of the Daoists.

If there was no punishment, he couldn't get over it in his heart.

Zhang Han, beside him, glared at Meng Tian, but felt a bit annoyed in his heart.

When Ying Zheng first learned of this result, the anger in his heart could not be suppressed at all.

But under Zhang Han's explanation, he also knew that this matter was not Meng Tian's fault at all.

Even if Meng Tian hadn't entered the illusion array, he still couldn't be Beimingzi's opponent.

With Beimingzi's strength, it was easy for him to slaughter this army of ten thousand.

If it weren't for the appearance of the Ghost and his Great Snow Dragon Riders...

I fear Meng Tian and the hundred or so soldiers he brought back wouldn't have survived either.

Ying Zheng's eyes flickered.

It seemed countless thoughts appeared in his mind.

During the time Ying Zheng was lost in thought,

Neither Zhang Han nor Meng Tian spoke.

Both were waiting for Ying Zheng's final result.

Ying Zheng's body slowly sat back on the dragon throne again.

In the midst of his rage just now, he felt his body was dominated by a force.

When this anger disappeared, the force supporting his body also disappeared.

Ying Zheng, sitting back in the chair, felt some fatigue in his body at this moment.

He reached out, rubbed his eyebrows, and then said in a cold and majestic voice.

"During this time, you should stay at home."

"All the matters in your hands will be handed over to Wang Ben to be responsible for."

As soon as Ying Zheng's words fell, a trace of anxiety immediately flashed in Zhang Han's eyes.

The result he feared most still happened.

"Your Majesty..."

"No need to say more."

Before Zhang Han could speak, Ying Zheng directly interrupted him.

And Meng Tian responded.

"Yes."

Meng Tian did not express anything about all his power being stripped away.

After this news spread, everyone knew that Meng Tian had lost the Emperor's trust.

Once, the Meng mansion was full of guests coming and going.

On the day the news spread.

The entire mansion looked exceptionally cold and clear.

There were no more guests coming to the door.

Meng Tian and Meng Yi, the two brothers, were sitting in their own hall quietly for the first time.

"What are your plans?"

Meng Yi took a sip of the tea in his cup.

He was also clear and aware of the situation regarding Meng Tian this time.

As for Meng Tian's power being stripped away, Meng Yi was actually somewhat indifferent.

After all, his focus was primarily on the civil official side.

He and his elder brother were one civil and one military.

Even if the power in Meng Tian's hands was taken away, their Meng Fu would not completely fall because of this.

"This matter is my fault after all, and I am willing to accept the punishment."

"As for the families of those soldiers, I have already sent people to deliver compensation to them."

"During this period, I intend to close my doors and decline visitors."

Meng Tian's expression looked exceptionally serious.

But it was only serious, not appearing gloomy in the slightest.

When he was previously besieged by the Daoists, he had already realized it.

While fighting on the battlefield, he had thought his strength could be invincible.

Yet when facing those people, he discovered his strength was as weak as an ant.

Even a disciple of Beimingzi could easily control his life.

If the Ghost had not appeared, I fear his life would have truly been lost at the hands of the Daoists.

Now, Meng Tian only wanted to take advantage of this time to properly improve his cultivation base.

His previous experiences had made him somewhat arrogant.

"Since you have planned it this way, I will not say anything more."

"As for the imperial court, rest assured, I will handle everything."

Regarding his elder brother's plans, Meng Yi did not intend to interfere.

The joys and sorrows of people are not always shared.

Compared to the calm on the side of the two brothers, Meng Tian and Meng Yi.

The Wang Fu side appeared somewhat lively.

"It is still Young General Wang Ben who is highly regarded by His Majesty."

"Indeed, indeed."

"Otherwise, His Majesty would not have let Young General Wang Ben take over the affairs on Meng Tian's side."

Several officials walked out of the Wang Fu with smiles on their faces.

And the one seeing them off was naturally Wang Ben.

"My lords are too kind; being able to share His Majesty's worries is our duty as subjects."

"General Meng Tian must have just made a mistake; I believe that before long, His Majesty will reuse him again."

Wang Ben said to the several officials with a smile.

He felt incomparably refreshed.

After making so many calculations and performing so many small maneuvers.

Just when all of Wang Ben's own efforts were about to go down the drain.

He really did not expect that Ying Zheng would actually send him such a big surprise.

Meng Tian, oh Meng Tian.

If it were not for your mistake, how could he possibly have been highly regarded by His Majesty?

After seeing the officials off, Wang Ben immediately rushed to Wang Jian's study.

These officials had entered the Wang Fu under His Majesty's orders at the same time.

Naturally, after receiving the news, Wang Ben rushed to Wang Jian's side immediately.

And Wang Jian had already received the news long ago.

The moment he received the news, Wang Jian fell into deep thought.

He also could not quite guess why His Majesty would issue this decree.

Stripping the power from Meng Tian's hands and handing it to their Wang family.

Could it be that Meng Tian was truly willing to hand over the power in his hands?

If not, what would Meng Tian do to their Wang family?

It is no wonder Wang Jian thought so much; being in the officialdom is like being on a battlefield.

Without a heart of seven apertures, one would have long since died without knowing where.

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……Ding.

— Author's Notes —

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