After Chen Lou left, Chen Xuan sat quietly on the chair, his face was very scary.

With his current concentration, he would not have shown any obvious feelings, and people would see through his mind, but it is different at the moment...... I thought that the brother who was like a family, and the sincere concern in the past, now it seems that it is mixed with temptation. Once made him warm to get along, tearing off the warm skin, only the eyes were full of gloom.

He knew why, how could he not know?

Who is Chen Xuanchen Zishen? The "former ministers of the acting king", or "the minister of the dragon", who was deeply trusted by the emperor and the princess of Jiangdu, have changed from a nobody to a general of the left guard in just a few years, taking charge of the emperor's personal guards, above many nobles and old ministers, like the first person in the sixteen guards of Nanfu, powerful and hot. There is no doubt that with his age and his holy family, the knighthood is a sure thing, and it is nothing more than the length of time.

As the leader of the Lijing Sect, of course Chen Xuan knew about the messy things of the Xu Mi family - the children of the Xu family, in order to compete for a succession place, they beat their heads and bleeds, and their ugliness was exposed. If it weren't for that, the former Shousuke would not have been disheartened and completely extinguished this thought.

I also want to know how many benefits there are if I can become Chen Xuan's son. Compared with hard study, boiling qualifications, and slowly climbing up, even if there are people on it, it is not as good as the previous shortcut to the south, not to mention the word "grace". This policy alone is enough to make countless people rush to call him a father.

What about me? You have all laid out the future for your son, but what about my future? Shall I not have a family, nor a wife, nor have children?

Chen Xuan couldn't help but be disheartened, recalling the devastated but dependent past, which was as distant as what happened in his previous life.

Did I read them wrong, or did I never know them for so many years?

Over the years, I have stayed by the side of Princess Jiangdu, at first trembling, walking on thin ice, then ashamed of myself, secretly studying, and now I am scheming step by step, and my hands are bloody. What is the purpose, isn't it to keep one's fate from being controlled by others, so that the family can live a good life, and the souls of the ancestors in heaven can be comforted?

"You can share the hardships, but you can't be the same as the wealth-" Chen Xuan read this sentence repeatedly, and he had already made a decision in his heart, only to see him recruit secret agents, and said in a deep voice, "Remember, Chen, Tuesday's family, you send people to keep an eye on it, let people mix in, and stay for a long time." I want to know who they came into contact with, what they came from, and what they did. ”

He thought that his family and himself were of the same mind, but now it seems that he has taken it for granted.

The eldest brother may not have bad intentions, Chen Xuan understands, but he is just selfish and thinking about something that he shouldn't get. Because of this, even if Chen Lou didn't do anything to hinder Chen Xuan, it was not worth continuing to be completely trusted. Even because of this special relationship, he must be strictly monitored to prevent him from becoming someone else's pawn.

Fortunately, he found it early, if he found it late, something would really happen, and it would be too late. He didn't want to be like Pei Xi and send his father and brother on the road with his own hands.

At this moment, Chen Xuan suddenly understood Pei Xi's mood.

Relatives are relatives, but they are not relatives, even if the feelings are still there, and they want to help and take care of them, they have to be vigilant when they talk and do things, leaving three points of leeway, and even taking the initiative to send people to monitor. How can this inner loneliness and guilt be expressed in words?

The death of Lu Guifei and the two princes, a princess, and the collapse of the Lu family, Li Jingmen arrested a large number of people, which naturally made countless people puzzled, but because there were too many people who died, Qin Wan's methods were too high-pressure, which was completely different from her past style, which made people feel uneasy - if it was just to eradicate dissidents, it would be good to take it slow and let the other party "die" one after another within a few years, why use such urgent means to suppress it, and not even give a funeral? "The mouth of the people is more important than the defense of Sichuan", will Princess Jiangdu not understand? Could it be this family...... What's really wrong?

With this kind of thought, at the first court meeting, no one openly questioned her. Everyone is waiting and seeing, inquiring about the news, and thinking about countermeasures.

After all, if the King of Chu and the King of Yan do not change their minds, then the matter of Princess Jiangdu taking power is a certainty. No matter how much you oppose it, everyone must think about it for their own heads, and they can't be this up-and-coming bird lightly.

Qin Wan naturally understood what these people were thinking, and she had already made a move, so soon, a piece of news spread in the study of the dignitaries.

"A new Metropolitan Protectorate?" Zeng Xian was a little surprised, "Western Regions?" ”

"I heard that it was a part of the Anzai Prefecture and set up a separate Metropolitan Protectorate."

Zeng Xian's brows tightened, he pondered for a long time, and made up his mind: "Prepare the car, I want to enter the palace and ask to see Princess Jiangdu." ”

Hearing that Zeng Xian came to ask to see her, Qin Wan was a little surprised-Zeng Xian was a little afraid of her, or rather, afraid of her standing behind Chang Qing. Probably because she thinks that she is scheming at a young age, has extraordinary means, dominates his fate, fiddles with the struggle between the two factions, and plays with people in the palm of her hand?

Qin Wan could guess Zeng Xian's thoughts, and knew that he was not as powerful as he thought, but he would not clarify it, after all, this would do more good than harm to her.

Zeng Xian was loyal to Qin Wan, because of awe, he did not have the slightest sense of rebellion, but because of awe, he generally did not dare to take the initiative to talk to Qin Wan. Therefore, Qin Wan is really a little curious, what does Zeng Xian want to say?

"Your Highness-" Zeng Xian saw Qin Wan, subconsciously lowered his head, took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and said, "The minister has something to do." ”

"Say."

Zeng Xian was heartbroken, and he didn't say where he got the news, and at the risk of being questioned, he said: "The minister heard rumors that the Western Regions are going to add a capital protectorate? ”

Qin Wan didn't say yes, nor did he say no, but only asked, "What do you think?" ”

Zeng Xian could probably guess some of Qin Wan's thoughts, the power of the Turkic Khanate was indeed very large, and it was necessary to guard against it. In order to cope with the war with the Turkic Khanate, Bactria had to continuously send grain, grass, weapons, and even men to the Western Regions. In this way, the already strong Anxi Protectorate will definitely go to the next level, and if one is not good, it will become a feudal town, and it will be difficult for the imperial court to control it.

People's hearts are very unpredictable, and it is even more difficult to maintain feelings from a distance, even if it is a loyal courtier, after so many years of fighting, not to mention arrogance, it is very difficult to maintain the original mentality, let alone the people around him...... Something like this has happened countless times from ancient times to the present.

The establishment of another capital protectorate can not only justifiably increase the army, but also give the soldiers more opportunities for promotion, stimulate them to work hard, and divide the power of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, so that the Western Regions is not a monopoly. From this point of view, the advantages do outweigh the disadvantages, but Zeng Xian has stayed in the Western Regions for many years and knows the horror of Ashina Simo. It can be said that if it weren't for Li Shen, Ye Ling, Zhao Su and Lian Mu is one heart, and their prestige, military exploits, scheming and identity can suppress the generals, the situation in the Western Regions may not be so optimistic, so Zeng Xian said anxiously: "Ashina Simo is well versed in Sinology, and now the Western Regions are the protectors, the main generals, and the masterminds, so that there is today's current situation, if there is another capital to protect the mansion......"

I also want to know that it is absolutely impossible to send a general who does not understand the situation in the Western Regions at all. In terms of military merits, qualifications, and prestige, there are really not many people who are qualified to hold this position, and Qin Wan's attention to the army, the two who are most likely to become the new capital are Zhao and Ye, no matter who is promoted, it is a troublesome matter.

With Zeng Xian's understanding of Ashina Simo, in the face of such a situation, Ashina Simo will definitely fan the flames and sow discord, and it is very likely that he will specialize in a capital to protect the mansion in wartime, which is the weakness of human nature, after all, this is his specialty.

Qin Wan glanced at Zeng Xian deeply, and seeing that his eyes were full of anxiety, he couldn't help but smile and said, "You are loyal to the country, I already know." In your opinion, if the Western Regions set up a capital protectorate, who would be suitable to be the big protector? ”

Zeng Xian was stunned for this kind of almost "standing in line" question, he wanted to find an excuse to go over and meet Qin Wan's gaze, but he felt that a cold air rose from his back and spread to his whole body, he didn't dare to be perfunctory anymore, and after thinking about it for a long time, he said: "According to Weichen's opinion, General Zhao may be more ......."

In his heart, in terms of ability, Ye Ling is stronger than Zhao Su, after all, Zhao Su has taken a wild path, and he has never been exposed to any art of war in the first thirty years of his life, nor has he commanded troops to fight, and he doesn't even know a few words. Even if he has been learning all these years, he is not lacking in stability in addition to his powerful methods, but compared with Ye Ling, who was taught by Su Rui and has outstanding talents, there is still a slight gap.

Zhao Su is older in the first victory, and the second victory is more mellow than Ye Ling in the means, at this time, ability is important, and wrist is also essential, otherwise how to deal with Ashina Simo?

Qin Wan listened to it and spoke a little higher of Zeng Xian.

As we all know, Zhao Su is her confidant, and Ye Ling married her friend. In terms of trusting Cheng Dù, Zhao Su may be better, but in terms of the breadth of connections, Ye Ling can throw Zhao Su ten streets. Zeng Xian...... Completely ignoring who he will offend, just on the facts, for a general, this is a very rare quality.

"I see." Qin Wan replied, "You stand down!" ”

Zeng Xian was a little uneasy, but he still retreated, but soon, he knew why Qin Wan was not worried - for the merits of protecting Li Shen in the capital of Anxi, the imperial court named him the Duke of Boyang County, hereditary for three generations, and he would not be demoted. In addition, a part of the Anzai Prefecture was carved out of the area and connected to the Northwest Domains, and the Kitaniwa Prefecture was established.

The official position of the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate is equivalent to that of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, but the rank and level have been reduced by one to three levels, the most obvious is that the Beiting Metropolitan Protector Zhao Su does not have the name of "Dadu Protector", and the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate is also temporarily under the jurisdiction of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate