Although Situ Wen was a little surprised by Situ Tai's reaction, he could still understand it. As Situ Tai said, this matter can no longer be covered up, the matter has become a foregone conclusion, and all they need to do is fight or not.

Despite this, Situ Wen couldn't calm down about Situ Tai's death, and he couldn't listen to his own detailed behavior, and he also felt a trace of dissatisfaction and sighs.

"Situ Wen, tell me your opinion, what I want is the solution now, don't give me any big truth, go straight to the topic." Situ Tai couldn't help but be concerned about this matter, so let Situ Wen talk about the countermeasures again.

Situ Wen said: "The fourth prince, the subordinates mean that the prince does not want to talk about this matter, it is not that the prince took the initiative to ask to talk, but that it was done by external factors. In other words, it is the Qi army in action. Therefore, the fourth prince, you can't be too positive, otherwise, you will leave a bad impression around the prince. Even if the prince wants to act, the top priority now is to let the people below advocate for him, and the fourth prince, you should hold the power in your hands and never let go. ”

Looking at Situ Tai, Situ Wen said again: "In the eyes of his subordinates, the more than 100,000 soldiers around this Bishui Pass are much more important than the fourth prince entering Luoyang directly. With these more than 100,000 soldiers, even if the fourth prince is not the prince of the king, the new prince of the king does not dare to do anything about the fourth prince. ”

"If there are no more than 100,000 soldiers, even if the fourth prince is the prince of the king, he will not be able to command the Quartet, let alone the right to rule over the rest of the princes. As for who the prince is, it is up to the prince to decide. Fourth Prince, you can't be too positive, and of course, you can't do nothing. Now, holding on to the more than 100,000 soldiers around Bishui Pass is more important than anything else. In the eyes of his subordinates, the fourth prince might as well be ordered to go to the southeast Bishui Pass and take advantage of the situation to control these more than 100,000 soldiers. ”

Situ Tai pondered for a moment, perhaps feeling that it was not suitable to stay in Yongning, and then decided to return to Bishui Pass. However, he also ordered a series of his officials to begin to write about his great victory at Bishui Pass in the land of Luoyang. This victory at Bishui Pass is definitely the most important victory now. It can be said that in a certain way, it is equivalent to saving the power of King Yong. Therefore, this credit cannot be left unmentioned, and it cannot be said that it is not insignificant. If it is publicized, it will lay a high foundation for Situ Tai.

In addition, Situ Tai also took Situ Wen with him and went to Bishui Pass. In addition to Situ Wen's own good ability, he is also a liaison with the Shanyang Army, and Situ Tai knows that taking it with him can play other roles in addition to giving him ideas.

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The recent gains of the Shanyang Army are not small, and the land of Sanfu was soon brought under its command. Under the sticks and turnips, the local gentry of the three prefectures did not dare to fight against the Shanyang army. The southwest of Yanzhou is already the place where it is connected with Jizhou and Yongzhou. For this reason, the rearguard army led by Ye Xuan to replace the Yanzhou Mansion Army was stationed in the land of Chenliufu.

In addition, part of the territory of Luzhou Prefecture on the north side of Chenliu Mansion is on the north bank of the Yellow River, or in other words, it is an intermediate defense formed by the Yellow River diverging in the place of Guandu. Although it is very close to Jizhou, it can be said that with the barrier of the Yellow River, it is more conducive to the jurisdiction of Jizhou. However, the Sanyang Army still took over the jurisdiction here. Many people thought that the idea that the Jizhou Xiaoguo Army and the Shanyang Army would have a friction could not be realized, and they regretted it in their hearts. For some people, if the Shanyang Army and the Xiaoguo Army face each other, that would be the best thing.

These places are Wuchao, Yanjin, Pingqiu, and other places. It can be said that on the Cheng dù of Mu China, this was the first line of defense against the southward movement of the Jizhou army, although there was a Yellow River between it and Yanzhou itself. However, to the north of it, there is also a Yellow River in front of it, and the terrain in which it is located is very critical, and the north and south have to rush. If it weren't for the fact that this Sanyang Army was his own people. I'm afraid that Li Huaiyuan, the governor of the Xiaoguo Army in Jizhou, will not sit idly by and watch the Shanyang army generals here. It will definitely take advantage of the situation, as some people hope. The terrain here is very important, and the Xiaoguo Army will not sit back and watch him fall into the hands of other forces. But of course, there is no such concern now.

The relationship between the Shanyang Army and the Xiaoguo Army is not very clear except for the people at the top level. For this reason, Li Huaiyuan also painstakingly explained to his subordinate officers for this. So much so that he finally took out Zhao Xun's warrant before stopping, otherwise, I don't know what these officers' meetings will look like. I have to say that the officers of this Xiaoguo Army are very interested in expanding their strength. Thinking about fighting and making meritorious contributions all day long, Li Huaiyuan, who remembered that his former corporal was war-weary, couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Regarding Li Huaiyuan's difficulties, Feng Ziming naturally didn't pay attention to it, of course, as a civil official, he didn't want to pay attention to it. Now, he is busy carrying out new policy reforms for the three newly incorporated governments. He was too busy to measure the fields, distribute the land, unify taxes, reduce or exempt excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and collect the private soldiers of the families of the wealthy gentry. However, Feng Ziming was very satisfied with this, and he wished that this kind of fatigue could continue.

Seeing that the land of Yanzhou was gradually stable, the people began to live and work in peace and contentment, and Feng Ziming was also relieved. At the beginning, he took refuge in Zhao Xun, in order to restore tranquility to the land of the four wars, so that the people here could live a stable life. Now, after such a long period of hard work, we are getting closer to this goal step by step.

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Luoyang, as everyone guessed, the matter of this prince of the king cannot be suppressed. Not to mention that ordinary peddlers and pawns regard it as an after-dinner pastime and topic, even those officials will not let this sensitive matter sink to the bottom like this. Besides, we have to try the participation of the princes, how can this thing be held?

Each prince began to exert his strength, and the power officials of each prince were advocating that the master they served was the best person to inherit the career of King Yong. All kinds of arguments, all kinds of words, all kinds of ideas and ideas emerged one after another, one by one on Situ Lei's case, waiting for Situ Lei's inspection and approval.

To be honest, Situ Lei also expected that this matter would be difficult to suppress, but he didn't expect such difficulties. Especially after learning that several of his sons were involved, Situ Lei couldn't help but sigh secretly, secretly sighing at the powerful role of power. In the face of power, nothing else matters.

Situ Lei was very clear about the thoughts in the hearts of these sons, and even said that he understood it very well. As King Yong, he naturally knows the meaning of this King Yong. However, he was extremely dissatisfied with the reckless behavior of his sons in ignoring his orders. Therefore, I was originally reluctant to make Wang Shizi's choice because it was difficult for me to make a choice and I didn't want this matter to affect the overall situation, and I didn't want to think about Wang Shizi's affairs anymore because of the expression of my sons this time.

As a result, Situ Lei began to put aside Wang Shizi's opinion, ignoring it, but also strictly ordered the princes to let them do their own jobs.

This time, Situ Lei underestimated the thoughts of the civil and military officials below who wanted to climb up, and also underestimated the ambitions of his sons to become King Yong, and even more underestimated the efforts of the Xiaoguo Army and the Qi Army under the influence of King Yong. Not only did things not stop, but they became more and more intense. What's more, some rumors spread that Situ Lei was ready to appoint non-descendant descendants as the prince's son, so he suppressed each son-in-law and did not mention the matter of the prince's son.

There are also rumors that Situ Lei has the intention to clear the charge of killing the monarch and treason for the Situ family, and is ready to return to power and the new emperor. Not only that, all kinds of rumors flew everywhere, which made Situ Lei a little surprised. Although he knew that this was done by the Qi army and the Xiaoguo army, the Tiqi Division under him just couldn't catch people and couldn't get the mastermind. In four or five days, the angry Situ Lei executed more than a dozen high-ranking officials of the Tiqi Division, but it was still to no avail.

"Haha...... Let's see, what has happened to the people of the Qi Army and the Xiaoguo Army in this Luoyang? Yes! Our dominion has been mastered by the enemy, and the language of the people has been mastered. Our officials have become knives in the hands of the enemy. The people of the Ti Cavalry Division are all stupid and have no ability at all. In King Yong's Mansion, Situ Lei was furious.

Lin Shiwen, Lin Shucheng and Ling Xiao, who had just rushed back, were among them, and they also understood Situ Lei's anger. After all, he Situ Lei repeatedly wanted to take down the matter of this prince, but he was pulled up by countless people. Whoever is put on this will feel the anger.

However, all three have different opinions on the matter. In their opinion, Situ Lei was too stubborn. The determination of this prince of the king, for the forces of King Yong, is definitely more beneficial than disadvantageous. As long as Wang Shizi is given, all these things are not a problem. Otherwise, how could he be led away by those officials outside and the people of the Xiaoguo Army and the Qi Army now? It was because of Situ Lei's hesitation that several princes had ideas in their hearts, officials and generals had ideas, and the spies of the Xiaoguo Army and the Qi Army had an excuse, and this rumor had a breeding ground.

"Look at it, this rumor. This king wants to return to power and the new emperor, so he has no intention of setting up a prince. Can you believe this? Would anyone believe it? The return of this king to the new emperor? Ha ha...... This king is not crazy. Situ Lei sneered.

Ling Xiao said: "Lord Wang, many people won't believe these rumors. However, there are too many rumors, coupled with the lack of movement on the prince's side, officials, generals and people with lofty ideals will not believe it, but those people and some ordinary soldiers may believe it in their hearts. The three of them became tigers, and they can't help but remember. If the Xiaoguo army or the Qi army and our army fight in the future, will this idea make the soldiers desperate to die greatly reduce and surrender to the enemy? After all, it's all for the Great Yan Kingdom. At least, on the surface, it's all for the Great Yan Kingdom. ”

Situ Lei's face froze, his heart was full of thoughts, and he also began to ponder about Ling Xiao's words. I have to say that the current people and soldiers, they are all ordinary people who can't read a single word, and they have no knowledge. If you really have this kind of thought, it's not impossible.

Sighing slightly, Situ Lei said again: "According to what you say, this king really has to choose the prince of the king?" ”

Ling Xiao said: "Lord Wang, choosing the prince of the king will definitely have more advantages than disadvantages for King Yong's forces and the Situ family. This point, the two Lord Lin have already told the prince. Even if it is difficult for the prince to make a choice in his heart, this will eventually have to be decided. Of course, even if the prince is unwilling, he needs to properly resolve the matter. Blindly procrastination and suppression, I am afraid that it will not work. ”

Situ Lei was silent, and after a while, he said astringently: "It seems that it is time to elect the prince of the king." A few unsuccessful boys are not good at doing things, but they just stir up trouble at this time. Situ Lei is not dissatisfied with these sons' struggle for power, in his opinion, his son should be like this, if he doesn't fight, how can he let the Situ family develop? If it weren't for him Situ Lei and Murong Cheng teaming up to get the former prince, how could the Situ family have today?

But the fight also has to choose the time, now in the land of Bishui Pass, the Qi army Murong Cheng was defeated and lost, and retreated directly to the land of Zhongmu to rest. And their own sons do not think of trying to unite and defeat each other completely. On the contrary, because of the position of the prince, the big thing was put aside.

If after Murong Cheng Cheng retreated, the five princes in charge of the Tiger Prison Pass, the eldest prince who was in charge of the central logistics and the general political affairs, and the four princes who were the main generals of Bishui Pass could work together. I'm afraid that it's not just Murong Cheng's failure to retreat from the middle of the road, but also that the Qi army retreats thirty miles from the land of the Tiger Prison. But it was because of the position of the prince that they slipped away this great opportunity and failed to grasp it.

Hedong Province, Anyi County.

Anyi County is the seat of Hedong Prefecture, and both the Assassin Mansion and the county government are in the city. The assassin of Hedong Mansion is called Li Yuandao, because he has no money and no outstanding ability. So, it's been five or six years since I sat in this position of assassination. However, fortunately, this person is quite serious in his work, and there has been no mistake, so his position is quite stable.

Li Yuandao is not a supporter of any of the four existing princes, it's not that he doesn't want to, it's that he can't squeeze into the door of these four princes at all. has no money, no ability, and can't speak, so he is now a member of the independent army, silently serving the forces of King Yong.

Although so, it doesn't mean that he Li Yuandao has no intention of climbing up. Whether it's the person who is an official, he has the mind to do more and more. No one will stay in their position for a long time.

This time Wang Shizi's matter, Li Yuandao's people will not not be involved. He wrote a lot of chapters in the book, but he didn't get any replies and instructions, let alone any real benefits. However, even Situ Lei did not resent these officials who were eager to cling to the new master and were expected to follow the dragon's will. However, I wouldn't think about his Li Yuandao's letter. After all, there are so many pieces of music in the book. If there is nothing new, Situ Lei will not look at it carefully.

"Alas...... It seems that this matter still can't be done, should I, Li Yuandao, die of old age in this position of assassination? Li Yuandao sat in the Thorn Mansion and couldn't help but sigh. The current Lord Thorn does not have the power he used to have. Like the Qi Army and the Xiaoguo Army, the current Thorn Shi is only a government official, and he can't interfere in military affairs at all. It would be better if it was in the territory of the Xiaoguo Army, but in the territory of the Qi Army and the Yongjun Army, Lord Assassin Shi would most likely become the subordinate of the regular army officers stationed in the local area and the officials in charge of local security, county soldiers, and government soldiers. This made these literati-born officials very unhappy. However, this is also a helpless thing. Who made it a period of war and chaos in all parts of the world now, and all the princes of the world are mainly engaged in military affairs?

Li Yuandao has long been dissatisfied with being suppressed by the military attaché, and he has not been promoted from this position of assassin for a long time, but he has always wanted to be transferred out of this place. Hedong Mansion also had to provide grain and grass materials for the northern provinces and the eastern provinces, which made a master of the assassin who managed civil affairs almost reduced to a logistics officer, and Li Yuandao was even more dissatisfied with this.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency! If adults are worried, the lower officials can help a little. Just when Li Yuandao's fugue was too empty, a voice interrupted him.

"Huh? Liu Sima, what did you just say? Li Yuandao was slightly stunned and couldn't help asking. This Liu Sima rarely talks on weekdays, what good ideas will he have today? Li Yuandao had no hope for Liu Sima. However, he wants to be promoted, and he wants to be transferred out of here, but it is clear to him in the Assassin Mansion. In this regard, Li Yuandao did not hide anything. After all, in complicated affairs, under the suppression of military attachés, some officials of the Assassin Mansion have a good relationship with each other. Therefore, Li Yuandao was not surprised that Liu Sima understood what he thought.

Liu Sima looked around, no one paid attention to them, and cautiously leaned towards Li Yuandao, and said in a low voice: "The lower official is saying that I have a way to make Lord Thorn Shi be valued by His Royal Highness King Yong." When the time comes, Lord Thorn will naturally be promoted, or transferred to other places. If you're lucky, you might be able to serve in Luoyang. ”

When Li Yuandao heard this, he couldn't help but be taken aback, and then exclaimed in a low voice: "Liu Sima, what you said is true?" If there is such a way, why don't you just use it yourself, but give it to your own officer? ”

Liu Sima said astringently: "If Xia Guan is Lord Assassin Shi, naturally you don't need to say it, Xia Guan himself will use it." However, I, Sima, was actually exiled by the imperial court and was a retired official. It doesn't do anything, let alone the right to play. If Lord Thorn Shi doesn't believe it, then the current official hasn't said it. With that, Liu Sima was ready to flash people.

"Alas...... Wait a minute...... Liu Sima, Brother Liu, what is the clever plan, please ask me! Li Yuandao hurriedly pulled Liu Sima and said hurriedly.

"Since Lord Thorn Shi said so, Xia Guan is not ambiguous. This one! As long as it is played, Lord Thorn Shi will definitely be able to get extraordinary attention in front of His Royal Highness King Yong. As he spoke, Liu Sima took out a written piece of music from his arms and handed it to Li Yuandao.

After Li Yuandao was puzzled, he opened it and looked at it, his face suddenly changed, and then he looked at it carefully. After a while, he said to Liu Sima with a solemn face: "This, can it work?" It's not ......."

Liu Sima said: "Lord Assassin Shi, whether it can be done or not, the lower officials don't know." However, this is just a speech, and it is not anything special. Even if it doesn't work, it can make Lord Thorn Shi shine in the eyes of His Royal Highness King Yong. My lord, you must know that now King Yong's refusal to choose Wang Shizi is not only difficult to choose, but also because he doesn't want Wang Shizi's affairs to affect the important responsibilities of several princes in various places. ”

However, the local officials did not understand, or, in their eyes, it would be more beneficial for them to be able to support the prince's ascension. This piece of music can solve the problem of King Yong from a certain aspect. You said, if King Yong really doesn't want to choose Wang Shizi, you will be a great achievement. ”

"This ......," Li Yuandao hesitated. The content of the recital in his hand cannot but be carefully carried out. If one is not good, there is no benefit, and maybe there will be disaster from the sky. At that time, he regretted that he didn't have a chance.

Seeing that Li Yuandao was still hesitating, Liu Sima/his eyes flickered, and he persuaded again: "Master Assassin Shi, don't miss the opportunity, you won't come back again." If you don't seize the opportunity this time, you won't have a chance next time. My lord, this is the key to the opportunity. I can think of it because I'm on the outside. But there are still a lot of people who are also on the outside, and I'm not the only one. If adults don't act sooner, this opportunity is someone else's. ”

"Now His Royal Highness King Yongwang is old, and the prince has not yet come out, but this Yongwang power is destined to be inherited by the son of King Yong. If the adults do not have a high position, they cannot be valued by several princes. Well, your future is almost over here. After all, the new king ascended the throne, and he needed to arrange for his cronies to ascend to the throne. Then, there is a need for a number of vacant positions. And an official like Lord Assassin Shi who has no backstage is a victim nine times out of ten. Your Excellency, you have to think carefully. ”

Li Yuandao's face kept changing, and his heart was also struggling. He knew the meaning of the chapter in his hand, although it could solve the problem of the prince. However, it can also cause a lot of trouble. Of course, the most important thing is what Yongwang Situ Lei thinks now. If you really don't want to choose Wang Shizi now, then the content of this piece can make a great contribution to him.

If Situ Lei didn't think so, he had another calculation. Then, there is a good chance that he will be convicted. Moreover, it is still the kind of culpability.

The road to fame is in the struggle. At this moment, it is the time for him Li Yuandao to fight. Although he tried his best to come out before, but at this moment, he realized. Sometimes, even if it's right in front of you, it's not that easy to choose. The road of advance and retreat, the way of survival, cannot be careless.

"Lord Thorn 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. Liu Sima hesitated Li Yuandao, and he was also a little anxious in his heart, but when he thought of his own affairs, he was ruthless in his heart, and he hurriedly persuaded him.