After experiencing the nine deaths of the eastern capital, most of the ambitions of the king of Xiangdong disappeared, and he relied more and more on his daughter to preside over government affairs.

He believed in his daughter more than in himself.

Today's discussion is relatively simple, and there are fewer participants, except for the father and daughter of the king of Xiangdong, only Sun Yalu and Lou Ji, the two have been summoned once last night, and they have their own ideas after going home, and this time it is a formal discussion.

The situation in Jiangdong has reached a point where it must be resolved as a matter of priority.

Lou Ji was anxious to make meritorious contributions, and said first: "I have thought about it carefully, Ning Baoguan is ambitious, cruel and murderous, and he must not live under others for a long time, and sooner or later he will turn against the Liang and Lan families." Please allow me to go south, either to persuade or to dissociate, and it is necessary to let Ning Baoguan reveal his true nature. ”

Ye Cheng's biggest expectation for Ning Baoguan was to kill the emperor, but he rarely said these two words in person.

Huan Yan was never in a hurry to make a statement, so she sighed and looked at Sun Yalu - this is her most relied on staff, who can be called a military advisor.

Sun Yalu took a step forward, "Ning Hug Guan is thirsty for killing, but he is deep and moderate, and with Guo Shifeng's help, as long as Jiangdong's name is still useful, he will not do it easily." ”

Lou Ji hurriedly said: "I have come up with a way to make Ning Baoguan wash Jiangdong in blood." As far as I know, Guo Shifeng did not defect in person, but was arrested halfway, this person is capricious, loyal to many masters before and after, Ning Baoguan can't fully trust him. I'm going to Jiangdong, but I can separate these two people, once Ning Baoguan suspects Guo Shifeng, he will naturally doubt Guo Shifeng's plan......"

Lord Huanyan looked at Sun Yalu again, "What does Mr. Sun think?" ”

"What Lou Xiaoqi said is quite reasonable, only one point, I am familiar with Guo Shifeng, I know this person's ability, I want to separate him from Ning, I'm afraid it's not easy."

Lou Ji was overjoyed when he saw that his idea had not been rejected, and said with a smile: "It's hard to say, it's easy to say." ”

"Oh, what is Lou Xiaoqi's plan?"

Lou Ji even hoped to offer advice to the county lord of Huanyan alone, but he didn't have the qualifications yet, so he had to reply: "It's all on Xu Ji." Guo Shifeng and Xu Ji were old friends, and when he was arrested, he was sent to Huaizhou on Xu Ji's orders. I only need a letter from Xu Ji, if this letter 'happens' to be discovered by Ning Baoguan......"

Sun Yalu said with a smile: "Guo Shifeng once wrote a letter to blame Xu Ji, Lou Xiaoqi is to use his own way to govern his body." ”

Lou Ji laughed dryly, he felt that this was completely his own idea, "With the arrogance of the Lou and Lan families, and the murderous murder of Ning Baoguan, if there is no Guo Shifeng in the middle of the reconciliation, it will inevitably be the same as fire and water, and without Lao Yecheng mobilizing troops, you can sit back and enjoy the success." ”

Lord Huanyan thought for a moment, "What about Empress Dowager Luan?" If the rumors are true, she has a lot of weight in Ning Baoguan. ”

"It's not a big problem, as far as I know, although the Empress Dowager Luan and the emperor are mother and son, they have no family affection, and when the emperor fled, he didn't bring his mother, and the Empress Dowager Luan probably won't try her best to protect her son."

"It's hard to say, although the son is not filial, the mother protects the son, this kind of thing is common."

Lou Ji didn't think about it, and searched his stomach to find a way, and Sun Yalu next to him said: "In my opinion, Empress Dowager Luan is not a problem, but may be a help." With the pride of the Lou and Lan families, they can never tolerate the Queen Mother lying on other people's pillows for a long time, and with a little inducement, it can be used to provoke Ning Baoguan. ”

Lou Ji immediately said: "Yes, yes, it is this truth, I am very familiar with Lan Yong and Liang Pingzhi, and it is easy to take their words." ”

The county lord of Huanyan pondered for a long time, "The plan is good, but ...... Those who go to use the plan are very dangerous, and they are tantamount to going to the tiger's den alone. ”

"It is my wish to be able to serve Yecheng, although I have no regrets in death. What's more, the Queen Mother is our Lou family's father-killing enemy, Ning Baoguan is still imprisoning many brothers and nephews of my Lou family, how can I sit idly by? ”

A smile finally appeared on the face of the county lord of Huanyan, "Then there is a hard trip for Lao Lou Xiaoqi." ”

"It is incumbent on me, but I have two things that need to be decided by the county lord."

"Please."

"One is Xu Ji's epistolary ......"

"I'll take care of it." Sun Yalu took over, "I can find someone to forge one, and there is no flaw in the handwriting and words." ”

"The person Mr. Sun is looking for, there must be no problem." Lou Ji smiled, and said to Lord Huanyan: "This second ...... I'm going to have the courage to ask about private matters. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Me and ...... The private affairs of the county lord. Lou Ji lowered his head.

Lord Huanyan didn't reply for a long time, Lou Ji was a little scared in his heart, but he had to ask clearly, and he couldn't work for others in a daze.

"When Lou Xiao comes back safely, you can get married within a month."

Lou Ji was overjoyed, and the king of Xiangdong, who was sitting on the main seat and napping, suddenly woke up, "Marriage? Who marries whom? ”

The county lord of Huanyan nodded to his father, and the king of Xiangdong didn't ask any more, and closed his eyes and went out.

Lou Ji no longer had any doubts, and surrendered his hand, planning to leave early tomorrow morning.

Sun Yalu said goodbye to him together, arranged relevant matters, and soon came back alone, "It's all in order, Lou Xiaoqi should do his best on this trip." ”

"Hmm." Lord Huanyan had no doubts about this.

"What about Huaizhou? Do you want me to go there myself? The Sheng family coveted Jiangdong for a long time, it was very easy to persuade, but they had to grasp the opportunity, if it was too early, they would rather hold the pass than do it, and it must be after Lou Xiao's success before the Huaizhou army could cross the river south. ”

"It can only be Mr. Sun." For those who are close to him, the county lord of Huanyan is not so polite.

Sun Yalu arched his hand, "Lou Xiao rides to set off, and I will leave the day after tomorrow." ”

"Please Mr. Sun take the opportunity to act."

"Yes." Sun Yalu retired again.

There were no outsiders in the hall, and the king of Xiangdong opened his eyes and yawned, "Are things going well?" ”

"It's going well, the arrow is off the string, what it can shoot depends on the destiny of heaven."

"Hehe, when did my daughter believe in the destiny of heaven?"

"I've experienced a lot of things, and I have to believe it." Lord Huanyan smiled.

King Xiangdong sighed lightly, "Yes, there's no way not to believe it." Lou Ji has gone and never returned, and his daughter ...... Do you have a plan? ”

"The court is not prosperous, why do you want to be at home? Father doesn't need to say much. ”

Once the Huaizhou army goes south, Ningbaoguan will inevitably be angry with Louji, the king of Xiangdong has some regrets, but the lord of Huanyan is indifferent.

Feng Juniang, who was guarding outside, hurriedly ran in, "The little county lord is here, whatever he says, he has to see the county lord, and no one can stop him......"

"Let her in." Lord Huanyan smiled, "She is so anxious to see me, there must be something important." ”

Feng Juniang stepped back, and King Xiangdong got up, "Fangde is still young, don't be too difficult for her daughter." ”

"Father, rest assured."

"I went, the Empress Dowager has been in a bad mood recently, I'll go and comfort her."

Lord Huanyan got up to see him off.

Not long after the king of Xiangdong left, Zhang Shiqing ran in like a gust of wind, first saluted the lord of Huanyan County, and then said to Feng Juniang: "I will talk to Huanyan alone, you go out first." ”

Feng Juniang glanced at Lord Huanyan and withdrew from the chamber.

Lord Huanyan sighed first, moved his body, and made way for a place on the soft couch, "Come and sit." The prince went to invite in person, you didn't come back, I didn't invite you, but you came, did you want to sue, or did you want something? ”

Zhang Shiqing was used to being casual in front of the county lord of Huanyan, stepped forward and sat down, and said with a smile: "It's neither a complaint nor a thing, you guessed wrong." I'm here today to recommend myself and be a staff member for you. ”

"I can't afford to ask you." Lord Huanyan held one of Zhang Shiqing's hands and looked at it carefully, "To be honest, do you complain about me in your heart?" ”

"What are you complaining about?"

"Blame me for forcing you to marry far away."

"There used to be a point, but I was told that it was forced by the so-called situation, and whoever was in your position was the same. If you want to blame, blame me for being the daughter of the king of Jibei, bearing such a name, and catching up with the chaos in the world, I am destined to be unstable. ”

"You should spend a lot of time with 'this person'." Lord Huanyan smiled, knowing who that "someone" was.

"He's as old-fashioned as Mr. Teach, he's a stubborn rock, and if we get along any longer, I'll have to go crazy."

"Then go honestly to the outside of the Saiwai, where there are horses and grasslands, gallop with you."

"No, those people don't know how to play polo."

Lord Huanyan frowned slightly, "I said it well just now, why don't you want to go?" ”

"Since it's 'forced by the situation', I don't blame anyone, just change the 'situation', right?"

Lord Huanyan was stunned for a moment, "'This person' has a lot to say to you. ”

"It doesn't matter who it is, just listen to whether it makes sense."

"Okay, I'll hear you."

"First of all, He Rongbu is by no means a reliable ally, Xindan Yu obviously has ambitions for the Central Plains, and he has formed an alliance with Yecheng for only two purposes, one is to balance and merge states, and the other is to wait for the opportunity to send troops south. To accept the help of He Rongbu is to raise tigers for trouble. ”

"Whether it's raising a tiger for trouble, or seeking skin with a tiger, this tiger can't be avoided in Yecheng."

"If you can't avoid it, get rid of it, or at least scare it."

Lord Huanyan laughed, "This is your own idea, right?" ”

"Don't care whose idea it is, listen to me first."

"Well, but faster."

"I know you're busy, and you can go far in a few words." Zhang Shiqing coughed twice, "He Rongbu has always bullied the weak and feared the hard, if our Yecheng can seize the state, they will be much more honest, willing to work like dogs and horses, and no longer dare to sit on an equal footing." ”

Knowing that there was a Xu Ji behind Zhang Shiqing, the county lord of Huanyan had the patience to listen, "Bingzhou is an ally of Yecheng, how can it be captured?" ”

"Hey, the states look like they are separated, let's not occupy the state, and the state will come to attack Yecheng sooner or later."

"Okay, do you have a way to capture the annexed states in one fell swoop?"

"Of course, our Yecheng troops alone are not enough, and we still need one or two strong reinforcements. He Rongbu is definitely not good, they prefer to see the two states stand side by side; The Sheng family in Huaizhou is not good, they are staring at Wuzhou and Luozhou, and they are not interested in cross-state warfare, as evidenced by this westward expedition to Qinzhou; King Liang of Luozhou is too weak, and the Xi family of Jingzhou and King Ning of Jiangdong are too far away, so they can't do it. ”

"The states have been exhausted by you, where are the reinforcements?"

"There is also Qinzhou, Qinzhou is connected to the mountains and rivers of Bingzhou, and it will be able to break Jinyang by attacking from both sides of Jizhou."

"The traitors in the two states have not been eliminated, and the officers and soldiers are too busy to take care of themselves, how can they be caught in the middle of Jizhou?"

Zhang Shiqing said with a smile: "Huan Yan also has a time when he can't see the situation clearly, the officers and soldiers of Qinzhou are too busy to take care of themselves, and the number of traitors is quite a lot, although they are trapped in Xijing, but they have not been defeated, if they can be brought over, wouldn't it be a strong reinforcement?" ”

Lord Huanyan was stunned, and said after a while: "Xu Ji is using you to relieve Xijing's other wife, you don't care at all?" ”

"I care, but 'the situation is compelling', I forgive him for the time being. Xu Ji's 'other wife' is a good thing for Yecheng. ”