Looking out the window at the cloudy canopy where the wind roared angrily, how could he Zhiqiu only feel that his heart was even colder than the weather outside the room? Not to mention that there was no evidence at all to prove that Li Wufeng had a bad intention, and even if he did, what could he do? I am afraid that His Majesty would not believe it at all, and how many ministers of the DPRK and China were willing to offend him like Zhongtian in such a situation?

Thinking of this, He Zhiqiu's mind suddenly had an idea, and he turned around with a snort, "Wenfu, where did you get this news from?

Lu Wenfu, who had been thinking about He Zhiqiu's words, saw that the military minister, who had always been calm and composed, suddenly became a little anxious, and was a little surprised why he was interested in this question, but seeing the eagerness in his eyes, he immediately replied: " It is said that the opinion of the Rope people on reaching a compromise with Li Wufeng is not entirely unanimous among the Luope people, but the faction in favor of reaching a compromise has the upper hand at present, and some people who do not approve of it have said the matter on a specific occasion, but it seems that the general public does not know the specific content of the matter. ”

"So, you didn't get your news from Imperial Intelligence, and it seems that many people don't know about it yet. Nodding, He Zhiqiu's face was a little normal, but his heart became hesitant again, he had already made up his mind, he felt that he actually took a seemingly despicable method, which was rare in his official career, but after thinking about it, he did this from the overall situation and for the benefit of the empire, so he was much calmer and resolutely made up his mind.

Lu Wenfu found that the frowning brows of the Minister of War in front of him were sometimes stretched and sometimes crowded, as if he was making some important decisions, and after several considerations, he seemed to have finally made up his mind.

"Lao He, you seem to have some countermeasures, since you have one, just say it and let me hear it, we must not let Li Wufeng go freely, this guy's power has swelled too fast, and his ambitions have begun to be exposed, he should be restrained, otherwise the threat to the empire in the future will be incalculable. Lu Wenfu's tone was still full of worry, obviously he didn't think that He Zhiqiu's countermeasures would have a good effect, after all, Li Wufeng was now on the rising stone, and even His Majesty the Emperor admired him very much, and it was not easy to find a way to restrain him immediately.

"Wenfu, think about it, who in the court is most dissatisfied with Li Wufeng's popularity now?" He Zhiqiu narrowed his eyes and gently stroked the gray goatee under his chin.

Lu Wenfu's eyes flashed, he is also a long-standing member of the imperialist court, and he has always been friendly with He Zhiqiu, and he knows the meaning of elegance when he hears the string songs, "You mean Ning Yuanwang and Sidon are them? No, although they can speak in the court, they dare not stop what His Majesty the Emperor has decided, then there is only ''''''" The words paused, but his eyes looked at He Zhiqiu, and when he saw that the other party nodded slightly, he knew that he guessed correctly, and nodded thoughtfully.

Slowly turned his back, and his voice became a little low: "You also know that I was the most disgusted with these partisan disputes, but now that the situation is grim, Li Wufeng's ambition has to arouse our vigilance, but His Majesty the Emperor may not be able to listen to these words at all now, not to mention that there are people blowing pillow wind next to us, and we have to make this decision." Now I am afraid that only his strength can make Li Wufeng have some scruples, and he will certainly not tolerate Li Wufeng's power to become bigger, as long as we cooperate with him openly and secretly in the DPRK, I think Li Wufeng's forces want to cross the Partridge Pass (Note 1) is delusional. ”

Silently analyzing He Zhiqiu's words, Lu Wenfu also had to admit that this was the best way in the current way, although there were still many subtleties in the middle, but the general direction could only be like this. Although Ning Yuanwang and the Xidon party were quite influential in the DPRK, first, Li Wufeng's military and political affairs in the Northwest County had made this important post a fact, second, they generally did not dare to disobey His Majesty's wishes, and third, they had no fundamental conflict of interests with Li Wufeng, so they could not be expected to do anything. And that person is different, he has long looked at the northwest, and Li Wufeng now seems to be very close to someone, which is also something he can't tolerate, this contradiction is by no means easy to solve, it seems that He Zhiqiu's gaze is really not ordinary and vicious.

"Well, although there are still many points worth considering in this opinion, I still agree with it, but we still have to think carefully about the specific work, so as not to let Your Majesty think that we are supporting a certain side, it will be difficult to do. And although Ning Yuanwang and Sidon did not dare to disobey His Majesty's opinion, they definitely didn't want Li Wufeng to be like this in their hearts, as long as we secretly cooperated, it would also create a lot of trouble for Li Wufeng. With a slight sigh, Lu Wenfu's voice also lowered, "In vain, I used to fully support him, but I didn't expect him to be a wolf, it seems that it is difficult to know the heart of a person! In the future, we should stop trying to get the support of our internal affairs department, and we must also strengthen the monitoring of changes in the situation in the northwest." ”

"Although the Northwest County is vast and rich, it has a sparse population, a poor economic foundation, and local forces are intertwined, as well as the hot potato of Yinchuan Mansion, even if Li Wufeng has great ability, as long as we firmly strangle him in the northwest, he will not want to make waves. Wenfu, the suggestion you just said about strengthening the monitoring of the northwest is very important, and it is particularly important that we not only strengthen the monitoring of the northwest itself, but also strengthen the monitoring of the activities of Li Wufeng's subordinate departments, especially in Yanjing. ”

Lu Wenfu nodded knowingly, "I will arrange someone to do it, I think his activities in Yanjing will not be less, maybe we can seize some opportunities." ”

But can He Zhiqiu and Lu Wenfu's ideas be implemented smoothly as they wish?

Note 1: Partridge Pass is an extremely important pass between Bonan Province and Longdong Province, located in Longdong Province, and is the first checkpoint on the important passage from the northwest to the Guanxi region and even the Central Plains.

Situ Tai, who was lying on his back in the wide leisure chair, had been annoyed lately, silently closing his eyes, but the disturbing things in his mind were coming one after another, and he couldn't calm down at all. This Li Wufeng is always unexpected, he has tried every means to win him over, he always maintains the kind of true appearance, but not only how can he get mixed up with the sixth child, can't he see who is more powerful? What is Situ Biao, he has no foundation, and no help, how could Li Wufeng get involved with him? This makes him puzzled.

"Your Highness, Mr. Leng is here. The attendant's words interrupted Situ Tai's musings, and he waved his hand to signal the servant girl who was waiting on the side to step down, "Oh, please let him in." ”

Leng Qian still looked like an ancient well, walked into the room, saluted Situ Tai and sat on the side, "Your Highness is looking for the old man, but what's the matter?"

Situ Tai had already straightened up, "Oh, there's nothing important, I just feel bored and want to talk to Mr." ”

Leng Qian's eyes looked at Situ Tai's face, Situ Tai seemed preoccupied, he knew his master too well, it should be said that Situ Tai could be regarded as a shrewd master, but if he was too shrewd, it seemed a little jealous. And he is too much sophistry, although those who become big things are not informal, if you rely too much on these means, I am afraid it will be a blessing in disguise.

He knew what was worrying about his master right now, but he didn't break it. "Your Highness, you seem to have something on your mind. ”

"Oh, it's nothing, probably because of the weather, the snow and rain are continuous, and it's really hard to make people feel better. Situ Tai was casually perfunctory.

"Ruixue is a good year, Your Highness should be happy, if it snows like this, it will be a bumper year for the empire next year. The corners of Leng Qian's mouth twitched slightly, revealing a hint of a smile, fleeting.

"Well, this, yes, yes, this is indeed a good thing, but I was stuck at home all day, unable to get out, and I was panicked. Situ Tai was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly covered up.

"Oh, then Your Highness can hold a family dance party and invite some friends to have a lively and lively atmosphere, which can not only strengthen the emotional bond, but also liven up the atmosphere. ”

Situ Tai hesitated, "Alas, I'm not in much of a mood to do these balls right now. ”

"Oh, then it seems that His Highness is having some trouble. If it was because of that Li Wufeng, then His Highness wouldn't have to worry so much. Leng Qian stopped going around in circles and went straight to the point, he knew that his master was already upset.

"Oh, may you teach me, sir. Situ Tai's eyes flashed brightly, and his spirit was like an addict suddenly inhaling enough tobacco leaves, and he suddenly came alive.

"I have secretly investigated Li Wufeng's relationship with His Royal Highness Si Liu, and according to the information we have, before Li Wufeng went to the northwest, the two of them did not interact at all, so it can be said that His Royal Highness Sixth did not know about Li Wufeng at all. And Li Wufeng only went back to Yanjing once during his tenure as a city guard in the northwest, and his stay was not long, I focused on checking his contacts during this period of time, and there was only one contact with the Sixth Highness, that is, in Yanjing Star Tower, and the time was only three or four hours. Moreover, during Li Wufeng's stay in Yanjing, he had quite extensive contacts, and there was nothing special about the Sixth Highness. Leng Qian analyzed it slowly.

"Then is it possible that they set a follow-up to their future relationship after that contact, and finally form a ''''''?" Situ Tai's heart had already begun to calm down, and he asked this question.

"Probably not, who would put their hearts in their hearts when they first met? Li Wufeng was not a fool, and besides, the situation of the Sixth Highness at that time was not an outstanding person. And then they didn't have direct contact, even if there was, this kind of big thing, the masterminds of the two sides have not met, and it is impossible for the people below to be the master. Leng Qian's words are beyond doubt.

"Then why did the sixth child support Li Wufeng at the court meeting and let him pick up such a big bargain?" Situ Tai still had doubts in his heart.

"Your Highness, if you think about it carefully, although the Sixth Highness has the intention of coming out, it can be said that there is no power at all at the moment, the changes in the situation in the northwest do not have much impact on him, and any one of them who enters the northwest will not be of much benefit to him, and if it is controlled by you or several other people from His Highness, it will be even more harmful to him. To be honest, Li Wufeng was indeed the best candidate at that time, and His Royal Highness the Sixth Highness's strong recommendation of Li Wufeng could not only win His Majesty's appreciation, but also give the courtiers a refreshing feeling, and the most important thing is that he could take this opportunity to win over Li Wufeng, whether he succeeded or not, at least Li Wufeng owed him a favor, so why not do it?" Leng Qian's words can be said in one sentence.

Rubbing his temples, which were a little swollen and painful, Situ Tai asked, "Then in your opinion, how should we deal with it now?"

"Respond to change with the same. Li Wufeng will not hang himself on a tree, even if he hangs himself, he will choose the thickest tree, and the strength of the Sixth Highness is too far behind, and it is not enough weight. I think he'll get in touch with us. ”

"But at the court meeting, I made it clear that I was against him as the military and political envoy of the Northwest County, will he hold a grudge and not '''''' with us?"

Interrupting Situ Tai's words, Leng Qian shook his head: "Absolutely not, the situation of anything changes anytime and anywhere, and the attitude towards it will change accordingly, friends and enemies are not eternal, I believe Li Wufeng should know this better than us." If he can't even do that, I don't think he can worry about it. ”

The conversation changed, "However, we can't be careless, Li Wufeng already has a small climate, and we also have to make preparations with both hands." On the one hand, we can strengthen ties with him as much as possible, and on the other hand, we must limit the development of his forces in all aspects and suppress him in the northwest as much as possible. ”

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