Probably because of the discussion of secrets, the tones in the study were much darker, and the faint autumn sun shone on Liu Chengyou's face through the crack in the window, and his state was slightly cold.

Liu Chengyou lightly instructed Li Chongju: "Let our people, keep an eye on Yang Wei and Shi Hongzhao, especially Yang Wei, and I will know his every move next!" ”

"Yes!"

The grain and grass have not been moved, intelligence first, and Liu Chengyou has always attached great importance to intelligence information. As early as the time of Zhending, he carefully selected dozens of scouts from the army, and based on them, he formed an intelligence force, which was dedicated to finding out information, and the military, government and people's livelihood were all stabbed.

Since entering Kaifeng, Liu Chengyou has paid more attention to it, but the scout-born spies have their limitations after all, so it may not be difficult for them to be in danger of the military shortage and stab the military intelligence. But if they are not familiar with Kaifeng, they still go to monitor the government and the opposition and probe for news, then they will not be able to do it. The intelligence front is never easy to mix, it requires talent.

Therefore, during this time, Liu Chengyou devoted himself to building up his team of secret agents and improving the sources of information, especially the monitoring of political opponents. Secretly, Li Chongju was ordered to carefully collect a group of eyeliners, be responsible for monitoring, and also sent some people to blend into the mansion of Yang Wei and others......

However, until now, progress is still very slow, and the formation of "spies" is not so easy.

"How is the organizational training of the 'Owl' Department progressing?" Liu Chengyou asked.

The owl department, also known as the dark owl, is the name of the second middle. It was Liu Chengyou who spent a lot of effort to select a group of people from the army and the people, and reorganized a group of secret agents.

"Everything is on track."

"Hmmm! These thugs must be trained to be lonely eyes and ears, and they must not be slack! Liu Chengyou nodded, admonished, paused, and asked, "Is there enough money and food?" ”

Li Chongju replied very simply: "His Royal Highness transferred it from the treasury before, it is enough!" ”

No matter what era you have, if you want to do something, you can't do it with resources. Liu Chengyou's side, although he usually lives a "hard" life, he really has a lot of money and food in his hands. And most of them were secretly intercepted from the goods taken from the Khitan.

All the money was handed over, Liu Chengyou was not so stupid. The generals of this era, whether they are fighting thieves and quelling rebellions, punishing traitors and eliminating rebellions, or seizing something, basically put it in their own pockets, and almost did not restrain it. Liu Chengyou is much more low-key, and there is a lot of room for operation, and it is not difficult to do it at all, so pay attention to the appearance.

"Take some time, I'll see for myself!"

Li Chongju arched his hand: "The last general will go and arrange!" ”

"And that Wang Jingchong, keep an eye on him for me, look at this person, what's going on?" Having completely calmed down, after pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou rubbed his chin and commanded coldly.

Liu Chengyou is almost certain that this Wang Jingchong is instructed by someone to come up for no reason, how to be specific, staring at this person, I think there will be gains.

After pondering for a while, he suddenly asked, "Also, how is my eldest brother's illness?" Looking up today, he looks bad. ”

Li Chongju kept Liu Chengyou's instructions in mind, and suddenly heard this question, a little surprised, recently, Liu Chengyou seemed to be very concerned about Liu Chengxun's illness, and didn't think much about it, just said quickly: "It's not a serious illness, it is said that it has improved a lot." ”

"Oh......"

......

As Liu Chengyou guessed, Wang Jingchong was used by Yang Wei. After going down to the court, he sent a servant to keep an eye on the Yang Mansion and waited until it was a little late, and when he learned that Yang Wei had returned from the Privy Council, he couldn't wait to bring gifts and visit the door.

Yang Wei, who was returning to the house, was obviously in a very happy mood, and his steps were much brisker. However, not long after his butt was stained on the chair, when he learned that Wang Jingchong was visiting, his face suddenly became unsightly, and he said disdainfully: "This person, can't sit still?" ”

If this is seen by someone with a heart, it will not be true. I had the heart to refuse, but when I thought that Wang Jingchong was already in front of the mansion, I pinched my nose and invited him in, but my mood was as uncomfortable as eating a fly.

In front of Yang Wei, Wang Jingchong behaved very humbly, bent his eyebrows and waist, and lowered his voice in a low voice, extremely welcome.

"Look, Prime Minister." Seeing Yang Wei's cold face, Wang Jingchong was more careful, and displayed a richly decorated sandalwood box in front of Yang Wei, and opened the lid to reveal an egg-sized night pearl, smooth and smooth, glowing with a burst of crystal blue soft light.

"What are you doing here?" Yang Wei only glanced at it, and then withdrew his gaze.

Wang Jingchong laughed with him: "This is a little bit of the lower official's heart, such a precious thing is not something that a rough person like the lower official can have." ”

"Your mind is really heavy." Yang Wei did not hesitate and said: "Put it away, take it back, I also understand your intentions." This kind of bribery, do less, just serve the court well! ”

Looking at Yang Wei's not salty and not light appearance, it was obvious that his hot face was attached to his cold buttocks, Wang Jingchong stood there, very embarrassed, and the smiles on his face looked a little aggrieved.

Noticing Wang Jingchong's "at a loss" performance, he seemed to feel that he was a little unkind, Yang Wei's expression eased slightly, coughed lightly, and said: "Today's things in the palace, you have done a good job, I see it all." ”

"It is an honor for the subordinate to serve the prime minister." Wang Jingchong said immediately.

Seeing Yang Wei nodding, Wang Jingchong hit the snake and put the stick, showed a humble smile again, stepped forward, bent his waist lower, and asked tentatively: "......What about the lower officials?"

Hearing his words, Yang Wei's eyes narrowed, and his heart was sure enough, he raised his hand to serve the teacup, but Wang Jingchong quickly picked it up and handed it to Yang Wei. Yang Wei felt more and more disdainful of this person's welcome, blew a mouthful of hot steam, took a sip, and then squinted at him: "You don't have to worry, wait patiently for the time being, the court will soon make a move, and it will not be difficult to seek release with you at that time." ”

"But ......" felt that Yang Wei was a little perfunctory, and Wang Jingchong's face was anxious.

As soon as he spoke, he was stopped by Yang Wei: "But what, will I still break my promise?" ”

"The lower officials don't dare!" Wang Jingchong hurriedly apologized: "The cardinal forgives the sin, but the lower official is in a hurry." ”

"You have been in the Tang and Jin dynasties, and the sea has been up and down for 20 years, so many years have passed, don't you have the patience to wait for a while?" Yang Wei was not a few years older than Wang Jingchong, but he said to him in a tone that educated the younger generation: "The matter of establishing an heir has not yet ended, and you are a little reckless when you come to the door this time." ”

Hearing the reprimand, his face twitched, and Wang Jingchong lowered his eyebrows more and more: "The cardinal has taught him a lesson." ”

Mentioning this, observing Yang Wei's expression, Wang Jingchong deliberately wanted to get closer to each other, and said to the court: "Today, so many officials ask for the appointment of a second prince, if Your Majesty agrees, wouldn't it be self-defeating?" ”

Hearing his words, Yang Wei smiled, and his cold tone revealed a strong confidence: "With me and Shi Hongzhao here, how can the position of the prince be successfully established in the current dynasty!" ”

The figure was still short, Wang Jingchong opened his mouth and licked: "Xianggong is a minister of the Han Dynasty, he has worked hard, he is deeply trusted by His Majesty, and your opinion is Your Majesty, and you have to consider it carefully......"

Wang Jingchong naturally wanted to communicate more with Yang Wei and get closer to him, but unfortunately, slowly the impatience on Yang Wei's face was almost unrestrained. So, I could only hold back the humiliation in my heart and retire with a smile.

Out of the Yang Mansion, Wang Jingchong walked away with an expressionless face, walked to the corner of the street, looked back at the tall and majestic gate of the Yang Mansion, Wang Jingchong could no longer hold his face, and spat on the ground fiercely: "What is it, dare to despise me so much!" ”

"General." The servant who followed him was startled.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Jingchong quickly calmed down, and a smile appeared on his face again, but his eyes flashed with coldness: "Good Yang Shuxiang, sooner or later I want you to look good!" ”

"Go home!" With a flick of his sleeves, Wang Jingchong turned around and left.

What Wang Jingchong didn't know was that on the other side of the street, a pair of eyes were already fixed on him and followed him.

In the imperial city, after the next dynasty, Liu Zhiyuan returned to the vertical arch hall to rest, and listened to the government for so long, which was not a light burden for him. Until the afternoon, I got up to ask about politics and read the ministers' performances, but the interest was not too high, and my face was impatient. Because, most of the chapters presented are related to the position of the prince.

He raised his hand and rubbed the bridge of his nose, and then opened his eyes, and the tiredness in his eyes suddenly appeared. The chamberlain next to him stepped forward and asked, "Official, do you want to rest for a while?" ”

"Swing the Renming Palace!" Throwing the music in his hand to the imperial case, Liu Zhiyuan got up and commanded.

Since entering the Biangong Palace, he has been busy with general affairs, and Liu Zhiyuan has not been to the Li family many times. Without anyone notifying, Liu Zhiyuan strolled directly to the hall, which coincided with a man coming out of the hall, looking very positive, but there was a little slippery air between his eyebrows.

Seeing Liu Zhiyuan, the man was startled, shrunk his neck, and stepped forward to bow: "The minister sees the official family." ”

"Hmm." Liu Zhiyuan glanced at him, answered lightly, and walked past him to the palace.

Looking at Liu Zhiyuan's back, the man breathed a sigh of relief, he had always been very afraid of Liu Zhiyuan. This person's name is Li Ye, he is the younger brother of the Li family, he is frivolous, ambitious and talented, and has low eyes. After entering Bianjing, as a relative, he was named a martial artist by Liu Zhiyuan, mixed in the inner house, and had nothing to do all day long. However, the youngest son in the family has always been the most loved, and the Li family is the same, and he is very fond of his younger brother.

"The concubine greets the official family." Knowing that Liu Zhiyuan had arrived, Queen Li greeted him personally.

"Excuse me!" Liu Zhiyuan personally helped Li up, glanced at the frugal arrangement in the hall, and felt that Li's hands were grinding out a layer of cocoon, Liu Zhiyuan sighed: "Sanniang, you have worked hard." ”

Li smiled gently, asked the maids in the hall who were fiddling with the loom to step down, led Liu Zhiyuan to sit down and talk, and asked, "The official family is busy with state affairs, why do you have time to come here today?" ”

Hearing this, looking at Li's graceful face, Liu Zhiyuan sighed and said, "I'm bored. ”

Li asked, "Is it that the government is in trouble?" ”

"The kid is older!" After a pause, Liu Zhiyuan said.

His eyes flashed, seeing Liu Zhiyuan's tired face, Li got up, stood behind Liu Zhiyuan, raised his hand and gently pinched him on his head: "The official family is talking about Erlang?" ”

"Hmm." Feeling Li's movements, Liu Zhiyuan showed a comfortable look on his face: "Sanniang, you haven't pressed me like this for a long time." ”

Li is as gentle as water: "Then today, the concubine will serve you well......"

Liu Zhiyuan sighed again, closed his eyes, and told the Li family about today's situation. Immediately, he asked: "Sanniang, in your opinion, Da Lang or Erlang, who is more suitable to be the prince?" ”

Liu Zhiyuan's question surprised the Li family, his hand paused, continued to rub it, and said softly: "The prince's proposal is a major national matter, related to the country's society, the concubine is just a deep palace woman, shallow knowledge, how dare you comment on it." ”

"Sanniang is too modest!" Liu Zhiyuan still closed his eyes and said, "With your knowledge, it is enough to beat thousands of men in time!" ”

Li shook his head slightly: "The concubine is a person in the harem, and she doesn't dare to interfere in politics." ”

"Between you and me, husband and wife for almost thirty years, the two know each other, how to distinguish each other, to put it bluntly, just when we are husband and wife." Liu Zhiyuan pressed Li's hand and said sincerely.

Li was silent for a long time, and sighed: "The young and the old are orderly, in order to ensure the peace of the society, with the concubine being a foolish opinion, it is better to establish a big man." ”

Liu Zhiyuan leaned his head on Li's chest, looked up at her, and was a little surprised: "Haven't you always loved Erlang?" ”

Li's virtuous and rational temperament was even worse, and he replied: "It's true that I cherish Erlang, but I can't be biased in the country, Dalang, who is also my son." Abolishing the long and establishing the young, the way to take trouble is not good for the country. ”

"Don't hide it from Sanniang, my original intention was to take Dalang as his heir, but he is too weak and modest, he is in the world, he can be a king, and he is the king of the world, but in this world, I am afraid that he will not be able to suppress those arrogant soldiers and fierce generals, and the feudal town will be modest. Erlang has changed a lot in the past year, completely beyond my expectations, heavy and cold, calm and brave, although his actions are extreme and strong, but he knows the way of survival here......" Liu Zhiyuan sighed faintly, expressing his hesitation.

Li said leisurely: "Between their brothers, they have always gotten along harmoniously and have a very good relationship, so they can assist Erlang to assist Dalang, isn't it the best of both worlds?" ”

Maybe Li himself didn't realize that when he said this, his breath was slightly insufficient.

Sure enough, Liu Zhiyuan smiled bitterly: "How cruel is this battle for the throne, with Sanniang's intelligence, don't you know?" From Liang, Tang, to Jin, for this position, is there less of a fight for your life? ”

Hearing this, Li's face also flashed with worry, the palms and backs of her hands were full of meat, although she cared less about Liu Chengxun on weekdays, it didn't mean that she didn't like him.

After thinking about it, Li said to Liu Zhiyuan a little solemnly: "In this case, the official family should determine the status of the monarch and the minister as soon as possible, so as not to delay it for a long time and develop into an irreparable situation, and then regret it too late......"

"I'm thinking about it." After holding back for a while, Liu Zhiyuan replied.

The husband and wife didn't speak again, just snuggled together, feeling the rare silence.

didn't stay with the Li family for too long, Liu Zhiyuan returned to his own palace, but after the conversation with the Li family, he felt much more comfortable.

At night, the bright yellow lights flickered on Liu Zhiyuan's face, serious and serious. Recalling the situation in Chongyuan Hall today, Liu Zhiyuan sighed for a long time: "I'm too anxious, it's not a good thing......"

When he said this, Liu Zhiyuan's expression was full of firmness.

The next day, Liu Zhiyuan issued an edict, appointing Liu Chengxun as the king of Wei and the Yin of Kaifeng Mansion, and Liu Chengyou as the king of Zhou and the inspection of the capital.