The staff division is now independent and has its own dedicated office space. However, their place was close to the palace, so that if there was any emergency, Li Xin could ask at any time, and they could report at any time. On the surface, the staff department is attached to the position of the household department, that is, to grasp the geography of the country's fields and acres. But in fact, whether it is the principal or other officials, they are basically hanging on to military positions.

The three principals, including Tu Qi, have been promoted to the position of generals from the fourth rank or from the fourth rank because of their contributions in the previous wars.

Generally speaking, one of the three principals will be on duty every night to deal with urgent matters. It just so happened that it was Tu Qi's turn again tonight.

Seeing that the time was approaching, and most of the night had passed, Tu Qi couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief. After all, if he has nothing to do here, it basically means that Datang is relatively stable.

It's just that before he finished sighing, he saw the palace gate not far away suddenly creak open, and then a few eunuchs carrying lanterns came out from inside.

This scene suddenly made Tu Qi curious, after all, at night, all the doors of the palace would be locked. Unless there is something urgent or important, or it has received an order from His Highness, it will basically not be opened.

Thinking of what might be something important, Tu Qi couldn't help but chuckle in his heart. After thinking about it for a while, and finding that he really didn't have any important news in his hands, Tu Qi felt a little more relieved.

However, he soon noticed that the eunuchs were coming towards where he was. It didn't take long for the group to come to him.

The eunuch at the head is a person who has been working in the General's Mansion for a few years, so Tu Qi is also quite familiar. After meeting, I couldn't help asking, "Why did Father-in-law He come here late at night?" ”

"Lord Tu, His Royal Highness has sent a villain to summon you into the palace, please leave immediately!" The eunuch surnamed He bowed slightly, and then said.

"Your Highness summons? Okay, I'm going! Hearing that it was Li Xinxiang, Tu Qi didn't dare to stay, and hurriedly walked forward.

Soon, the group entered the palace, and finally came to Li Xin's study.

When Tu Qi saw that Wang Meng was also inside, he knew that something big must have happened this time. Otherwise, at such a moment, an important minister like Wang Meng would not appear here.

"There is a letter here, which was written by Cai Donghe, the commander of Xiangyuan County, to Jing Luo, you can take a look first!" Seeing Tu Qi coming, Li Xin pointed to a piece of paper on the table and said.

There were only three of them in the entire study, and when Tu Qi heard this, he hurriedly stepped forward to fetch it, and after retreating three feet away, he took a closer look. Just after reading two lines, Tu Qi couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

"What do you think?" After he finished reading it, Li Xin asked lightly.

"This.... I can't imagine that they are so bold and want to plot against them! It was the subordinates who were negligent in their duties and failed to discover their tricks in time! When Tu Qiyi looked at it, he couldn't help but sweat coldly~ Shui .

"It's none of your business, after all, it's not the job of the staff to monitor the territory. Fortunately, this time someone reported the matter to the government first. Otherwise, we will not know until the other party makes a move, I'm afraid it's too late! Li Xin waved his hand and did not blame him.

"Your Highness, the other party is doing this, obviously trying to mess up our country, so that we can't take a step to deal with them. In this way, they will be able to get more time to rest and recuperate, as well as adjust their forces to prepare for the recapture of Shanggu and other places in the future. Wang Meng arched his hand.

"This must be Murong Ke's handiwork, and he also realized that since the war with us, every time they win or lose, they themselves have suffered losses. That's why I thought of transferring the crisis to our land, and I have to say that this is a very clever strategy! If we really let it succeed, I'm afraid that our side will hurt a lot of vitality! Li Xin nodded and said slowly.

"In that case, why don't we take advantage of the fact that they have not yet taken action to arrest all these evil plotters? In this way, the other party's plan will be shattered, and it will definitely no longer affect us! Tu Qi proposed.

"No! This time, Murong Ke's ~ thing will definitely not only focus on one place in the party. After all, even if the entire Shangdang is a mess, the impact on us is not particularly great. After all, our Datang is no longer the same as in the past, although Shangdang is located in a key position, it is only one of the border counties after all! Even if we dispose of those people now, Murong Ke will also have other ways. Hearing this, Wang Meng stood up and objected first.

Li Xin very much agreed with Wang Meng's opinion and said: "What Jing Luo said is the same as my meaning!" Instead of letting Murong Ke make moves again and again, it is better for us to clean up all those unstable factors at once. As the saying goes, iron must be hard itself, and if we remove the impurities in the territory, the strength will be stronger. When you deal with the enemy in the future, you will be able to be more handy! ”

"Your Highness's meaning is understood, we should wait and see what happens, wait for the other party to jump out, and then catch them all!" Hearing this, Tu Qi already completely understood the thoughts of the two.

"Exactly! After all, if they don't jump out on their own, it's probably not easy for us to find them out one by one! Wang Meng said.

"That being said, we must be prepared for this. Tu Qi, from today onwards, you will allocate a part of your manpower and energy to pay attention to the situation in the territory. Before they can act, the king must have all their situation under control! Li Xin then commanded.

"Yes, Xia Guan understood, and immediately went to arrange this matter!" Tu Qi hurriedly replied.

"Your Highness, it would be better for Cai Donghe, the county commander of Xiangyuan County, to send someone over. First, it seems to attach importance to this matter, so that it can rest assured, so that it will not lose its breath and mess up its own battle first. Second, it is to sit in the party first and prepare for the rest of the matter! At this time, Wang Meng proposed again.

"What Jing Luo said is reasonable, since this is the case, then secretly send Chang Shan over for a trip! With him, you shouldn't have to worry too much about the land of the party! Li Xin thought for a moment and said.

Chang Shan is the deputy director of the Ministry of Justice, and with his identity and Li Xin's secret order, if there is any problem with the party in the future, he will be able to control the overall situation.

"In addition, immediately send someone with the king's military order, and order the generals of the town army in various places to secretly raise their vigilance, and once the order is issued, they will take action immediately! Until then, stay put! ”

"Yes, the ministers obey!" Wang Meng and Tu Qi responded in unison.

That night, the three of them discussed the matter. Then, Chang Shan, who had been taught by Li Xin in person, rushed to Wang Meng's mansion, and then rushed back to Xiangyuan County with Cai Donghe's servant.

Ever since the messenger was dispatched, Cai Donghe has been in a state of anxiety and nervousness. But underneath this emotion, there is also a trace of excitement that even he is not aware of.

As a result, he didn't get a good night's sleep for the past two or three days. Finally, on the evening of the fourth day, wait for the servant to return.

"Xiaguan Xiangyuan County Order to meet Lord Chang!" After learning Chang Shan's identity, Cai Donghe hurriedly saluted.

"Lord Cai is exempt!" Chang Shan arched his hand, and then said: "Lord Cai is loyal to the country and loyal to His Royal Highness, this time, thanks to Lord Cai, he was able to find out in advance, which is really a great achievement." ”

"Sharing worries for His Highness is our duty as courtiers, how dare I take credit!" Hearing this, Cai Donghe's heart was settled, and he hurriedly said modestly.

"Lord Cai doesn't have to be modest, Datang has always been rewarded for meritorious deeds, and it is Lord Cai's credit, which can't be run away no matter what!" Chang Shan said with a smile.

"Yes! For this incident, I don't know what His Highness's order is? Cai Donghe said again.

"Your Highness has sent me here to make a special trip for this matter. In addition, it is to convey His Royal Highness's commendation to Lord Cai. It's business as usual! Lord Cai only needs to do his job well, as for how to do it next~ things, everything is done by the official! By the way, the matter of this official's arrival here is confidential, and I hope that Lord Cai will not let outsiders know! Chang Shan said slowly.

"The subordinate obeys! Xia Guan will definitely not leak half a sentence! Cai Donghe hurriedly replied.

Chang Shan nodded, didn't say anything more, and quietly left Cai's Mansion in the night, and soon disappeared.

On the other side, since the discussion was made in the palace, Tu Qi started to act as soon as he left the palace gate. Since this matter is confidential, everything is explained by him personally.

Fortunately, although the main targets of the Ministry of Labor are other forces, due to the importance of intelligence during the expansion in the past, there are still many spies left in many parts of the territory.

Normally, these people are responsible for the median liaison, but now, it is just the right time for these people to come in handy again.

With Tu Qi's order issued, the spies from all over the border began to become active.

Soon, secret news was transmitted to Chang'an City from all over the country and delivered to Tu Qi's hands. Then, after being summarized by him, it was finally sent to Li Xin's hands.

I have to say, unless it is not done. Otherwise, once the staff really makes a move, with their current strength, it is really not difficult to find out a thing.

And as he got more and more news, Tu Qi felt more and more the complexity of the matter this time, and he felt more and more that Wang Meng and Li Xin's previous idea of watching the changes was correct.