Happy Emperor

Chapter 108: Adding icing on the cake is common every year, but helping in times of need is rare in

Huang Tianba’s answer left Lin Tian speechless.

He said this obviously because he didn't want to blame Huang Xu.

But from now on, Huang Tianba has taken the initiative to come forward and admit this matter in advance.

This means that he probably didn't know about Huang Xu's plan, or he was not involved in it from the beginning.

"It's rare to be confused. Now is not the time to purge those clever people in our ranks."

After Lin Tian let out a long sigh, he seemed to feel a lot better.

"Tianba."

Lin Tian cleared his throat and said, "You have done a great job in saving me this time, but..."

"Your Majesty, you had already dealt with these Northern Huan guys before I arrived. I have no credit for this!"

When Huang Tianba heard Lin Tian mention what happened just now, he immediately interrupted him.

When Lin Tianjian mentioned this, Huang Tianba immediately knelt on the ground with a look of shame on his face and smiled softly.

"Tianba, listen to me." Lin Tian stood up, walked to Huang Tianba, stretched out his hand and pulled him up.

"Although you were late for tonight's events, it was your arrival that stabilized the situation. Not only did you make contributions, but Huang Xu also made contributions."

Lin Tian specifically mentioned Huang Xu as well.

As for this person, since Lin Tian is not

The reason is very simple. Lin Tian needs a stable rear.

And from now on, Huang Xu has no intention of rebelling.

Otherwise, he could have kept this a secret from anyone, or cooperated with the Beihuan people to take over Shengjing.

"Your Majesty, don't you blame Huang Xu for not informing you of the news immediately?"

Huang Tianba was stunned when he heard Emperor Li say that Huang Xu also made contributions.

Although he is not very smart, he is definitely not stupid.

Although Emperor Li showed great emotional changes, it could be seen that he was bothered by the fact that Huang Xu did not report the matter immediately.

"It's not surprising that he has such concerns." Lin Tian replied with a faint smile.

"As the saying goes, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. It must be that I didn't do it well enough, making Huang Xu afraid to tell the truth."

"But under such circumstances, he still secretly sent people to Shengjing. This should be to find out whether the people of Beihuan really betrayed me, and once confirmed, he immediately notified you to come to rescue me."

"How can I say he has no merit?"

Lin Tian completely rationalized Huang Xu's behavior, to the point that he almost believed it himself.

Upon hearing this, Huang Tianba knelt down again and looked at Emperor Li with sincerity.

In Huang Tianba's mind, Emperor Li was always extremely cruel to his enemies and would immediately eliminate anyone who was disadvantageous to him.

Not to say he was a tyrant, but he was definitely a harsh ruler!

But now it seems that Emperor Li was definitely a wise ruler.

"Your Majesty~"

"Get up, Tianba."

"I will consider how to reward you. Regarding our conversation tonight, please do not let anyone else know."

"According to the order!"

.......

The next day.

This was the first time Lin Tian got up early on his own initiative.

In the South Study, two breakfasts were placed on the table.

"Won't you eat something with me?"

Lin Tian glanced at Qi Mengchan who was kneeling on the ground and asked in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty." Qi Mengchan's voice was slightly hoarse. "The Beihuan people have nothing to eat in the prison, and I, your servant, will not eat it either."

"Are you threatening me?" Lin Tian's voice turned cold.

"I dare not! I just want to stand together with my people."

Qi Mengchan spoke in a firm tone.

"Do you think I shouldn't lock up those people from Beihuan?"

Lin Tian heard the dissatisfaction in Qi Mengchan's tone and asked coldly.

He knew the reason why Qi Mengchan was dissatisfied.

Yesterday, Lin Tian had already investigated the whole story.

Logically speaking, taking Qi Mengchan herself as an example, she was not at fault in the whole incident.

However, she was the young master of Beihuan, and it was she who brought these people to Shengjing.

Losing control of Beihuan was a mistake in itself.

If Lin Tian had not yet figured out why Emperor Gaozu did not kill all the people of Beihuan, he would have killed all the remaining Beihuan people by now.

Moreover, even those ministers who were pessimistic about the Fujian people would not find any fault with him doing so.

The enemy forces will not take this opportunity to turn him into a tyrant.

If he doesn't kill him, people will criticize him as an incompetent and weak ruler.

"I dare not." Qi Mengchan sniffed, and the corners of her mouth trembled slightly.

"However, I, your servant, and the Northern Huan cavalrymen imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison by Your Majesty, have not violated the contract. I wonder why Your Majesty treats them this way?"

"You think it's unfair? I shouldn't treat you like this?"

Lin Tian looked at Qi Mengchan, who seemed a little aggrieved, and asked sternly.

He didn't know whether this woman was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.

"Qi Mengchan, let me tell you something. If we had dealt with you according to the rules, you would have been executed by now!"

"Execution?"

Qi Mengchan sneered, "Is this how you, Great Xia, treat your vassal states that surrendered to you?"

"Have you ever seen a surrendered vassal state dare to directly attack the imperial palace?"

Lin Tian stood up suddenly and slammed his hand on the square table.

Murderous!

Qi Mengchan was also speechless after being criticized by Lin Tian.

But I am not convinced.

Indeed, Gerhu and his men went too far.

Emperor Li executed these people. Although Qi Mengchan felt uncomfortable, she could understand it.

They, Beihuan, would also treat traitors in this way.

But he had done nothing wrong, and even yesterday he had surrendered to Emperor Li in such a wronged manner.

Why did Emperor Li treat himself and the Northern Huan cavalry who did not resist in this way?

"Do you feel wronged?"

Seeing that Qi Mengchan still looked unconvinced, Lin Tian spoke again.

"If I hadn't been prepared yesterday and was captured by you, the Northern Huan, would you also be happy to see such an outcome?"

"I......."

Qi Mengchan was suddenly speechless and her cheeks suddenly turned red.

It was like the most unspeakable secret in one’s heart was revealed in public.

She had indeed held the same thought yesterday, although it was only for a moment, but she could not deny that she had also imagined that Emperor Li was captured by them.

"Do you still feel that you are wronged?"

"I thought so." Qi Mengchan bit her lip and did not deny it.

"But, but those people found me first, and I refused at that time. And yesterday, I also tried to prevent this from happening. Isn't that enough?"

"not enough!"

Lin Tian replied in a deep voice.

"You should have prevented this from happening. Moreover, when those people found you, you should have been alert and informed me!"

"Even if you didn't, you should have led your loyal men to fight the rebels that night, holding them back and informing me, instead of surrendering after the rebels were defeated!"

"This is what we in Daxia often say, the difference between adding icing on the cake and providing timely assistance! Although I don't need you to add icing on the cake."

Lin Tian talked incessantly, making Qi Mengchan's cheeks redder and redder.

"You...you mean to let me help you fight against my people, right?"

Qi Mengchan wanted to explain herself, but after a while she spoke in a low voice.