Xiao Jiangbei listened to Cheng Tong's self-talk in his ears, while quickly browsing the thin page in his hand, when a few strategies for governing the army passed, a piece of news suddenly came into his eyes, Rao is he has always been unfazed, at this time he couldn't help but be shocked, suddenly got up and said: "What? ”

Cheng Tong knew that he had seen the news, so he said in a deep voice: "During the examination of the third battalion of the Jingwei Battalion this year, someone impersonated him, and after the defendant was reported, not only did the informant die mysteriously, but even the military department also had two soap subordinates killed. This incident is really shocking, and once it spreads, it will cause panic in both the central and local governments and the border armies of various ministries. That's why there is such a secret report, and I don't know who else can get this news except you and me. ”

Xiao Jiangbei's eyes flickered for a while, Cheng Tong was able to analyze the stakes of this matter lightly, he had led the army for a long time, how could he not know that this matter was serious? This year, because someone reported it, the impostor was able to be discovered, but what about previous years? If every year like this year, there are more than a dozen impostor officers entering the Jingwei camp, it is simply chilling to think about it, you must know that although these officers are only a hundred households with low rank, or occasionally a thousand households, but these low-ranking officers are the foundation of an army, they are the people who have the most contact with the soldiers, if you are interested in enveloping ......

Xiao Jiangbei didn't dare to think about it anymore, put down the palace newspaper and said in a deep voice: "The emperor has ordered a thorough investigation, I don't know what the consequences will be?" ”

Cheng Tong sighed and said: "The problem is, this is the third camp of Jingwei, even this place can be mixed in by impostors, what about other places?" What about the Guards? What about the Imperial Horse Warden? Are the border armies everywhere also secretly controlled? The emperor wants to check. Someone has to help him check, but among these people, how do you know that there are no people who have been bought? It can buy off the upper and lower officials of the Ministry of War's Examination and Selection Division. The people behind this scene really have a lot of energy, can't they buy off other people? ”

Xiao Jiangbei obviously thought of this layer as well, and his always indifferent face became ugly, and it took a long time before he raised his eyes to look at Cheng Tong and said softly: "The person behind the scenes, do you have any guesses?" ”

Cheng Tong stretched out his hand and pointed upward. sneered: "Anyone who plans this kind of thing is nothing more than going to that seat, except for those princes." Who else could there be? As soon as the words fell, he saw Xiao Jiangbei's eyes narrow, and immediately laughed twice and said, "You don't have to misunderstand, I naturally don't mean the prince." Since you are the prince's brother-in-law. I don't know that although there are princes among these princes, there are also a few who are only kind on the surface, but they have a long grudge in their hearts. ”

"You mean Prince Yu?"

Xiao Jiangbei didn't like to beat around the bush, so he simply asked straightforwardly.

"Except for this master, even if others have a grudge against the prince, they don't have the strength and qualifications to think about it." Cheng Tong sat down opposite Xiao Jiangbei and said in a deep voice: "Now it seems. Whether it's a prince or a minister. It has been divided into two factions, the prince's faction and the Prince Yu's faction, but the prince's name has been decided, and he occupies the righteousness, so he tends to have more officials. But now that the matter of the Beijing camp is out, the weakness of Prince Yu's side may not be enough, although you are highly respected in the northern border army, but the noble children and ruffian officers in the Beijing camp may not obey you, fortunately, the Shenji battalion was previously under the command of General Xiao, even if there is infiltration, it will probably not be more powerful than the other two battalions......"

"What the hell are you trying to say?" Xiao Jiangbei's brows furrowed more and more, but he heard Cheng Tong say calmly: "What am I talking about?" Of course, I'm planning ahead. Although it is now a peaceful and prosperous era, emphasizing literature over military force, but once there are variables in the future, only force is the real decisive force, if the one lays the foundation here early, even if the prince ascends the throne in the future, he may not be able to sit in that position. ”

Xiao Jiangbei was silent, even if he didn't want to admit it, he had to admit that Cheng Tong was right. Even if he is brave and brave, but if most of the officers of the third battalion of Jingwei are controlled by Prince Yu, there will definitely be a bitter and bloody battle in the future, and the outcome is unpredictable, after all, compared with tens of thousands of troops, personal force is like ants at all.

"I'm going to ask you to be transferred back to Beijing."

After pondering for a while, Xiao Jiangbei finally made up his mind, he had this idea when Gu Qiluo returned to Beijing before, but he was stopped by his beloved wife, but now that he found that the third battalion of Jingwei, which was regarded as the largest defense force in the capital, was likely to be accused of being in the hands of others, he couldn't help it anymore.

"Nope."

Unexpectedly, Cheng Tong categorically denied his decision, and Xiao Jiangbei raised his eyebrows: "Why?" ”

"Because the emperor's mind is unclear." Cheng Tong looked at Xiao Jiangbei's deep eyes without fear, and said in a deep voice: "You and I both know that this matter is definitely not the prince's doing, but the emperor doesn't know. Don't talk about the relationship between father and son, Prince Yu is also the emperor's son, and he is also respectful and filial on weekdays. The emperor's health has not been good recently, and his suspicions have become heavier, in this case, he can't only trust the prince wholeheartedly, you won't know the emperor's common disease, right? ”

"What then?" Xiao Jiangbei clenched his fists tightly, trying to control the anxiety in his heart.

"Wait." Cheng Tong seemed to be confident, and said with a smile: "I know that since my brother and sister returned to Beijing, your heart has actually flown away with you." But at the moment you can't do anything, even if you are anxious, you can only wait here in silence. The emperor specially sent this secret palace to you and me, do you know if you want to test you? If you are really anxious to be transferred back to Beijing, it will inevitably make the emperor wonder if you are in a hurry to go back and clean up the situation. ”

"Is it normal for me to ignore it here?" Xiao Jiangbei snorted coldly: "Don't forget, if something happens in Jingying, the most dangerous person is the prince, and I am the prince's person." ”

Cheng Tong smiled bitterly: "Of course I know that it is not a normal reaction for you to ignore it here, but the emperor will not tell you this truth." In this way, you mentioned a few articles on the construction of the Beijing camp, and at the end of the sentence, you wanted to ask for a transfer back to Beijing, but you have not been transferred to the Liaodong General Army for a long time, if you are transferred again, it will inevitably be transferred too often to arouse suspicion, well! By the way, let's just say that although Liaodong seems to be calm now, the Jurchens and various ethnic groups have long had criminal records, so they must be prevented from repeating. ”

"Since the founding of Great Xia, they have been submissive to the present, and they don't seem to show any repetitive villain characteristics." Xiao Jiangbei said coldly, but Cheng Tong sneered: "Nonsense, can this emperor not know?" Anyway, your main purpose is not this, but to tell the emperor, Liaodong is very calm now, and it is enough to operate the deterrent side with me, the governor of Liaodong, and the rest depends on the emperor's arrangement. ”

Xiao Jiangbei understood Cheng Tong's intentions at this time, and this was clearly to let himself retreat. In this way, even if the emperor is really confused and suspicious of the prince and himself, he will not transfer himself back to Beijing, and after another year and a half, the emperor will find that he has always been immovable, so he will naturally go suspiciously; If the emperor still has some trust in the crown prince, after reading this letter, he should believe in himself, and maybe he can immediately transfer himself back to Beijing to assist the military department to clear the Beijing camp.

Even if he has been fighting on the battlefield for a long time and has developed a character as firm as iron, Xiao Jiangbei couldn't help but suffer from gains and losses at this time, and only after a long time did he mutter: "Taking retreat as advance, this is indeed the best policy, but ...... If the emperor is really suspicious of me and refuses to transfer me back to Beijing, can I just wait? ”

"Yes, we can only wait." Cheng Tong said categorically, seeing Xiao Jiangbei's ugly face, he laughed again: "But don't forget, the prince is in the capital, you shouldn't underestimate his ability, maybe he will try to make the emperor believe in you then, then you can be transferred back to the capital soon." ”

Prince, yes, and the Prince.

Xiao Jiangbei exhaled slowly, looked up at Cheng Tongyi's eyes, and suddenly said solemnly: "Thank you, I'm going to write a recital." ”

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"Grandma wants Xiao Lao'er to preside over the auction? Why? ”

In the Baiwei Pavilion, Liu Zhong looked at the three sandalwood boxes in front of him, looked at Gu Qiluo in shock, and muttered for a long time: "Grandma is indeed using money now, but you leave such an important matter to me, it is too bold, grandma is not afraid that I will run away with these treasures?" In fact, since the auction hall is to be set up in the Baiwei Pavilion, it is most appropriate to let the stone shopkeeper preside. ”

Facing Liu Zhong, who was puzzled, Gu Qiluo just smiled indifferently: "Although Shi Gui is not bad at running the Baiwei Pavilion, this auction is the most important skill to grasp the heat, he has no experience in this area, I am afraid it will be worse." It's best to leave it to you. As for you saying that I'm afraid that you will run away with these treasures? To be honest, I'm really not afraid, as the so-called employment is not suspicious, I don't need to use suspicious people, I have few people around me now, and if you are used, you can do it. ”

Liu Zhong looked at the three and a half large boxes, thought for a while, and finally nodded: "Well, since grandma trusts me, the little old man will try his best." Hopefully it will live up to grandma's expectations. ”

Gu Qiluo nodded and smiled: "Okay, it's neat, it's worthy of being a talent I value." After speaking, he said lightly: "Originally, there was only one Baiwei Pavilion in the capital, but now there is Yanhuilou to compete with us, compared to the mountains and seas of Yanhuilou, the banquet of Baiwei Pavilion is indeed a bit low-end, if you can also add two tables of high-end banquets, what do you think?" ”

When Liu Zhong heard the word Yan Huilou, the expression on his face couldn't help but change, and Gu Qiluo immediately pretended to be surprised: "Liu Lao also knows that Yan Huilou?" Your face is not very good-looking, but what kind of relationship has you made with others? Shouldn't you go for the overlord meal? ”

Liu Zhong smiled bitterly: "Grandma said it was funny, do you think Xiao Lao'er is the kind of person who can't do anything about himself?" Not to mention the banquet in Yanhuilou, it is a dish in Yanhuilou, and it is not something I can afford. To tell you the truth, grandma, it is indeed possible that the little old man has a little relationship with this Yan Hui Lou, I have been in the capital for so many days, I have been asking for the person I am looking for, I heard that she may have appeared in Yan Hui Lou, so I also went to see a few times, but unfortunately I didn't meet her. (To be continued......)

PS: Someone should have guessed Liu Zhong's identity, right? Roar roar, ask for a monthly pass recommendation ticket, woo!