Seeing that Li Yuandao was difficult to decide, he was thinking about what happened to him. Liu Sima suppressed the other thoughts in his heart and continued to persuade: "Lord Assassin Shi, if you want to make achievements, you can't be indecisive. If you go on like this, even if you can be promoted in the future and become an official in Luoyang, this kind of behavior cannot guarantee how brilliant the future of the adult will be. At this moment, it is important to make a quick decision. ”

was already wandering left and right, and when Liu Sima said this, Li Yuandao felt a chord in his heart and said, "Okay, this official took your idea." This time, I'll spell it out. Whether you are rich or not in the future depends on this time. ”

Hearing this, Liu Sima breathed a sigh of relief slightly, and said, "Okay, he will definitely be able to ascend to the top of the Assassin Shi in the future." ”

Li Yuandao said in a deep voice to Liu Sima: "Brother Liu, this idea is really your idea?" This official sees that you don't like to be in the limelight on weekdays. Still, it's a risky and good idea. Let's go, at noon today, go to my house for a drink. ”

After listening to Li Yuandao's words, Liu Sima's heart jumped, and then after hearing Li Yuandao's next words, he put his heart down slightly. Then he smiled and said: "Lord Thorn Shi, didn't the lower official say it, he is outside, so he knows better." Here, the former officials were also from the Luoyang Dynasty, and they still had some understanding of the temperament of Lord Yongwang. So ......"

Li Yuandao said with a smile: "That's right, you are sent from Luoyang, and you know this better than us officials." Hearing your words has given me a little more confidence......"

At noon, after meeting with Li Yuandao in the Li Mansion, Liu Sima returned to his own mansion.

"The matter has been completed, do you want to return the official's son to me?" As soon as he returned to the house, Liu Sima entered the study and said coldly to his "relatives".

"Your son is fine, as long as we confirm that this assassin Shi's recital is out, we will definitely release him." This "relative" of Liu Sima, who was only twenty-five or sixteen years old, replied coldly.

"Who are you? Why do you want to coerce me and frame Lord Thorn Shi. ”

"Haha...... Framing Lord Thorn? Liu Sima, in fact, you know very well that this matter is not harmful to your boss, Li Yuandao, the assassin of Master Shi, is not at all? As for who we are, it's better not to ask. Knowing more is not good for you. ”

"You want to split King Yong's forces? You underestimate His Royal Highness King Yong. Liu Sima said coldly.

"Yes, you really have a lot of confidence in Situ Lei? Or is it that now you have succumbed to the hands of this traitor who is still preparing to usurp the throne? The young man said lightly, "There is no need to say superfluous words, you and I will fight each other, and it will not hinder the big thing." All we do now is wait. It won't be long before your precious son will come back. I will live in the wing house as your relative. When the time comes, I'll go myself, and I won't get into trouble with you. With that, the young man turned and left.

Liu Sima looked at the young man's back, his face changed constantly, and in the end, he just sighed slightly. This person entered the house two days ago, carrying the things worn by his son, who was not more than 15 years old, and let himself be done by the other party. Otherwise, his son's name will be lost. Not only that, but his family is also nameless.

In this regard, Liu Sima is convinced. Because, the other party has already inquired about his family and all his affairs. In the end, for the sake of his only son, he still gave in and did it for the other party. This is also the source of the letter in the hands of Li Yuandao.

He was well aware of the content of the movement. He knew very well that if what he said in the recital was accepted by Situ Lei and handled well, or if Situ Lei could get it longer, he would be safe. If it is not handled well, or Situ Lei dies early, then this will completely disperse the power of King Yong and collapse it......

First, it was for his son. Second, he didn't have a good impression of Situ Lei, and he was also loyal to Emperor Xuanwu and a courtier loyal to Dayan in the past. Therefore, in the end, it was given to Li Yuandao.

"Who is Murong Cheng, the king of Qi? Or is it a subordinate of Zhao Wang Zhao Xun? Liu Sima Liu Ang thought secretly.

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Luoyang, Yongwang's Mansion.

"Brother Lin, Brother Ling, do you know when the prince summoned us urgently this time? From the mouth of the herald, it seems that it is about the prince of the king, what news have you two received? Lin Shiwen looked at Lin Shucheng and Ling Xiao who walked in together outside the gate just now and asked.

Lin Shucheng and Ling Xiao shook their heads, both saying that they didn't know.

"By the way, you say, how did the prince decide the matter of the prince this time? Chosen or not? Lin Shiwen asked with a hint of curiosity. He is also very interested in the affairs of Wang Shizi. It was not that he participated in the struggle between the princes, but because the matter of the prince was delayed for too long and the impact was too great, and he also hoped to get a result as much as possible.

Lin Shucheng said slowly: "You should choose to come out, after all, the impact of this matter is not small." In addition, because of this internal friction, it has affected many things for us. The prince is also very clear about this. Besides, last time, the prince said that he would do his best to make a result to calm the chaos below. If the prince doesn't make a choice, isn't it just letting the officials and generals below participate in this matter, and he has no intention of making a big deal. ”

Ling Xiao said lightly: "In this regard, I don't dare to pack tickets. The prince hasn't made up his mind yet, and besides, the prince is not very at ease with the four princes below. Not to mention anything else, it is in the matter of Wang Shizi this time. Of the four princes, none of them can be more stable, and none of them can focus on the overall situation and only care about their own position as the prince. How can they reassure the prince in this way? As for whether the prince chose to produce the prince this time, it is really difficult for me to give a positive answer. ”

Lin Shucheng frowned and said, "It should be done, do you still have to delay?" It shouldn't be. ”

Ling Xiao smiled faintly and said, "What is the use of us guessing here?" Instead of this, it is better to enter and wait for the news of the prince. In a few moments, we will have the most accurate information. ”

"Meet the prince!" When they arrived at the study, Situ Lei was already waiting for the three of them. Seeing the inexplicable look on Situ Lei's face, Lin Shucheng and the other three were also uneasy in their hearts, and they didn't know what Situ Lei's thoughts were this time. If you don't solve this problem, it will only lead to more and more chaos in the end.

"It's all out of courtesy, do it!" Situ Lei said with a smile, it seems that he is in a good mood now.

"I summoned you here this time for the sake of the prince. You see, what is the content of this movement? Is it feasible? Situ Lei got straight to the point and handed a piece of music to the trio.

"Played by Li Yuandao, the assassin of Hedong Mansion!" Lin Shucheng swept the cover, then opened it and looked at it. But as the content deepened, Lin Shucheng's face gradually changed, and his brows began to wrinkle slightly. Not only Lin Shucheng, but also Lin Shiwen and Ling Xiao are no better. Their faces were the same as Lin Shucheng's, and they all changed drastically.

"How? Is it feasible? Situ Lei asked lightly.

Lin Shucheng took the lead and said: "Lord Wang, this matter must not be allowed, this move is the way to take trouble." Dividing the princes will not only make the princes bigger and cause trouble for the succession of the prince in the future, but also make the forces of King Yong begin to disperse, forming a situation where several independent forces coexist. ”

There is not much content on the top of the speech, but the main meaning is the same, that is, to divide several princes into each state capital and rule over one side. Then observe his words, observe his deeds, and choose the most suitable person from them to inherit the great cause of King Yong as the son of the king. Of course, the division here is not to give them titles, but to make them the military and political directors of one side and be responsible for the affairs of one party.

Situ Lei said: "I know the worries in your hearts, for the time being, why don't the princes lead the army to fight in various places to deter one side?" What I have to do is nothing more than to let them have their own goals, each responsible for one aspect, and wait until the final result comes out, and then choose the best person among them as the successor of my Yongwang. ”

In this way, it can not only eliminate the rumors and influence of the current Wang Shizi's affairs, but also not affect the overall situation, in addition, it can also allow them to concentrate more on their respective affairs and deal with the current situation with all their might. Instead of focusing all his attention on this prince and on the struggle for power. Do you think this is a bad solution? ”

Judging Situ Lei's expression, Ling Xiao, Lin Shucheng and Lin Shiwen knew that this Situ Lei was afraid that he had already made up his mind in his heart, and coming to ask them was just a formality. Ling Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Lord Wang, what kind of person is this person who proposes to build yì?" Why didn't you raise it earlier, but waited until rumors spread before raising the matter? ”

Situ Lei said: "This, I have already inquired about it. Li Yuandao, this person is honest and tactful, and he is not good at drilling. Therefore, in this land of Hedong Mansion, I have been doing a history of thorns for six or seven years. It is precisely because of this, coupled with its location at the junction of Bingzhou and Yongzhou, that it was suppressed by the military generals very much. In this regard, he wanted to transfer out many times, but he failed to achieve it because he had no money and backstage. For this reason, he was not a supporter of any of the princes. Of course, he was not treated well by the princes. ”

As he said, this mention was established because the king was in the center. Otherwise, he wouldn't have raised it lightly. In addition, it is also because he is not a supporter of any of the princes, so he can see it more clearly. As for him himself, I have already checked it clearly, there is no problem, and he can be regarded as an old courtier of our forces. This time, the king has transferred him to Luoyang, of course, as an official, hoping that he can speak up and not be disturbed by external factors. ”

Seeing that Situ Lei directly spoke for this Li Yuandao, he couldn't say anything more. For this mention of yì, as Li Yuandao said, it was established under the rule of Situ Lei. But that's where the problem comes in. The current Situ Lei, his body is indeed not as good as before, to say something unpleasant, once he has a headache and brain fever, maybe this Situ Lei will be finished. In this case, how can the chosen prince submit to the other princes? Without Situ Lei's suppression, will the other princes obediently hand over the power in their hands to the new King Yong?

But this kind of thing obviously can't be said in front of Situ Lei, can he still say to Situ Lei, Lord Wang, you are dying, this way is not good? Of course not. If he said that, he Ling Xiao would definitely be the first to die. Besides, at first they all made up their minds not to participate in the choice of the princes to compete for the heir. Even if he works for the new King Yong in the future, he can't make the judgment of Wang Shizi at will now.

To be honest, for the three of Ling Xiao, their allegiance is still to Situ Lei, and as for the princes, they don't have that much ability to make the three of them serve willingly. Of course, in the future, when the new King Yong succeeds to the throne and reuses their words, they will naturally not stay out of the matter. But now, Ling Xiao had guessed Situ Lei's determination from Situ Lei's words, so he had made up his mind and was no longer mixed up.

"How? Do you have any new ideas? If that doesn't work, what do you think? I can't help but solve it. Seriously, none of these four sons satisfy me. Now, it's time for them to go through the experience. Situ Lei said with a smile.

Lin Shucheng was about to say something, but Ling Xiao took the lead and said, "The subordinates have no opinions, and we are willing to obey the prince's order." Lin Shucheng opened his mouth, sighed secretly in his heart, and didn't say anything more, and together with Lin Shiwen, he expressed his agreement.

"Very good, this king is ready to let the eldest prince serve as the governor of Yongzhou, and the second prince as the governor of Xiliang, and the fourth prince defeated Murong Cheng the day before yesterday, and this time he will serve as the governor of Bingzhou, responsible for resisting the northern Turks. As for the five princes, the youngest was appointed as the governor of Ningyi, responsible for containing the Qi army in the south. You see, what's the addition? Situ Lei said what he was going to do.

When the three of them hear it, where will they have any opinions. From now on, this Situ Lei has already made up his mind. This governor is not an ordinary position, but the management of military and political affairs in a place, and all the affairs of the opportunity are under his jurisdiction. This is different from the Governor, who only manages the military affairs of a state, and is not allowed to make decisions about logistics, assessment, and troop movements. However, this is not the case with the Metropolitan Governors, who are completely free to rule in their respective territories.

"Then let it be settled, and then the princes should be sent to prepare for the handover, and each prince should carry a guard of five thousand men. In addition, the money, grain, taxation, and government affairs of various localities are directly under the central government, and they are not allowed to interfere. The food, grass, materials, and armor and equipment needed by the army must also be reported to me before they can be allocated. After letting them receive the order, they immediately handed over the affairs in their hands to others, and returned to Luoyang to meet the king. Situ Lei continued.