Chapter Seventy-Eight: Winning the Central Plains and Eating Crabs
This is a story of a brave man, Yuan Changli is a brave man of this era, when everything is still unknown, he was encouraged by his subordinates, he decided to call the emperor, the establishment of the country "Hua", and informed the matter to Xiao Huli of the Chen State and Yan Wang Quan Hanliang and others, hoping that they would bow down to him.
Of course, the reactions of all parties are the same, Xiao Huli expressed his congratulations to Yuan Changli, and wished him good luck, by the way, let Meng Yan send him a congratulatory gift, Zhang Tao's head presented by Zhang Xun, Xiao Huli thought that this head did not belong to Chen Guo, he must insist on sending it back, and he must Tushan Jinyuan send it over, after all, Chen Zhiqing and others have consumed a lot of food, drink and Lazar in Yunmeng for so long, this kind of gift-giving thing is of course to be done by the master's family, as for Zhang Xun, who gave the head, he appeared in the Zhengbei Mansion of King Yuzhang.
Quan Hanliang's attitude was relatively peaceful, acquiescing to Yuan Changli's choice, busy with his own southward Jiuqu affairs, how can you care about what you are doing, but Tai Shijun's youngest son went to Luochen City in person to express his sincerity, this move was of course praised by Quan Hanliang, and the result of the praise was that Tai Shi changed the head of the family, Tai Shi Jun and others were nowhere to be found, and when they saw Tai Shi Jun again, Tai Shi Jun turned into the new Hua Dynasty Jinyang Assassin Shi, directly facing the former patron Quan Hanliang.
The battle of Shangyong was so fast that even Chen Zhiqing could not understand, he couldn't understand how Zhang Xun could suddenly launch a mutiny, which made Chen Zhiqing seem to have punched the cotton, he didn't dare to say anything, but secretly passed the message to Meng Yan, hoping to get the next step, Meng Yan's reply was only "return immediately".
The Hua Dynasty condemned the Tu Shan clan's occupation of Shangyong, but it was only in words, and did not put it into actual action, but only let Da Xi Qianbi strengthen the defense, but Cao Li and others in Dongchuan were ready to move, recruiting troops and horses, and eyeing Yeling City, which made Meng Yan have to shift his energy to the west.
"What the hell is going on? Why did Zhang Xun sell his brother? Cang Shu Haoyue said suspiciously while enjoying Meng Yan's shoulder massage.
"Our two chivalrous girls have been going crazy lately, and they also want to know the reason for Zhang Xun's betrayal." Meng Yan obviously didn't have any special troubles, no matter what the reason for Zhang Xun's betrayal was, at least the promise to Tu Shan was fulfilled.
"Your heart is too big, isn't it?" Cang Shu Haoyue rolled her eyes and said.
"Otherwise, Su Qing and the others can't find out, the degree of secrecy of this matter can be seen, if you want to know the inside story, you have to beat Xiao Yu's stuffy stick."
Cang Shu Haoyue nodded, "Regardless of the mediocre things, what do you think about Yuan Changli's claim to be the emperor?" ”
"He is a brave man, at this time, the emperor means that the rule of the Ling Dynasty has completely withdrawn from the stage, but this is a good excuse for Zhuge and Quan Hanliang, and our best idea now is not to have ideas." Meng Yan's mouth was easy, but the strength in this hand was getting heavier and heavier.
Cang Shu Haoyue beat Meng Yan's hand away, frowned and said, "If you don't want to have ideas, it doesn't mean that the court doesn't have ideas!" ”
Meng Yan smiled and said, "Our Ye Shuai seems to be quite idle now, why don't you let him move?" ”
"Ye Bohuai? What do you want him to do? Cang Shu Haoyue couldn't think of the joints for a while.
"Qingshuai has just returned to Wuling, and he is still repairing, and the problem of Dongchuan Cao Li still needs him to solve, at this time, let him be stationed in Wuling safely, as for Ye Bohuai, I want him to go to Jiangxia." Meng Yan said thoughtfully.
"Jiang Xia? Is there a problem on Gu Hou's side? Cang Shu Haoyue still couldn't guess what Meng Yan meant.
"There is no problem with Gu Yanfeng, Yuan Changli said that the situation of the emperor and queen has become complicated, do you think Sanniang or King Yuzhang have no action? Gu Yanfeng's identity is not enough to deal with the major forces, Ye Bohuai is just right, who in the world doesn't know that he is the number two person in Zhengxi Mansion, what do you say? Madam? ”
"You're right, Sanniang has been fighting with the eldest grandson recently, your cousin is not an ordinary person, and it is said that he has launched a lot of emotional offensive against Sanniang." Cang Shu Haoyue had a mocking expression.
Speaking of the eldest grandson's Meng Yan, he was somewhat uncontrollable, obviously he was his mother's family, and his envoy was given a cold reception, and the whereabouts of the internal guard were also made public by the eldest grandson's family, but fortunately, Xiao Yu's envoy or the envoy of the imperial court were made public, and the originally secret matter became a public matter.
Meng Yan suddenly thought of something, and said with a gloomy face: "I'm afraid that my cousin's behavior is not only for the purpose of pursuing Sanniang, but also for the deep meaning of his desire to join forces with Sanniang and attack Gusu, once Wang Ming can't hold on, Andong Mansion will be able to occupy the entire eastern territory, and what I'm most worried about is Jiuqu and the East China Sea." ”
"Sanniang has been doing her best to do things in the East China Sea, and there shouldn't be too many problems, but why are you worried about Jiuqu, isn't my father-in-law..." Speaking of this, Cang Shu Haoyue suddenly covered her mouth in fright and looked at Meng Yan in horror.
Seeing Meng Yan nodded, Cang Shu Haoyue adjusted her mood and said, "The eldest grandson wants to betray his father?!" ”
"I'm just guessing that the eldest grandson has kept him for many years, so he shouldn't attack him easily, but if the Cui family is sold to Quan Hanliang at this time, his head is definitely the best gift." Meng Yan said worriedly.
"Someone! Who is on duty today! Cang Shu Haoyue shouted decisively.
Meng Yan comforted Cang Shu Haoyue and said: "I asked people to take the children down, there are only two of us here, Mingjian Division Qingfeng girl is on duty today, what do you think?" ”
The more Cangshu Haoyue thought about it, the more frightened she became, and for a moment she felt that her body was weak, and she struggled to hold Meng Yan's hand and said in a trembling voice: "Qilang, no matter what happens between you and your father-in-law, the eldest grandson has clearly rejected you, the court and Xiao Yu, but the fight with Sanniang is hot, and the Cui family is finished!" ”
"Uncle is really going to betray him?" Meng Yan didn't want to think of his mother clan as so sinister, after all, he had allowed Meng Zhao for many years.
"It's not betrayed or not, it's the current situation in the north and the east Cui clan must have been sacrificed, Taishi's betrayal makes Quan Hanliang very troubled now, he will definitely go south to Jiuqu with all his might, the eldest grandson has now chosen Sanniang, which means that some kind of agreement has been reached between the eldest grandson and Quan Hanliang, and the life of the father-in-law must be the key to it." Cangshu Haoyue said in horror.
Meng Yan frowned, this possibility is very big at present, Dahe Quan Zheng has basically taken refuge in Yuan Changli because of his own layout, then the Central Plains is stable, the only variable is in the two Huai, the two major forces are intertwined, Luzhou Duan Wan and Gusu Wang Ming are Yuan Changli's irons, the eldest grandson chose Sanniang, Yingchuan Chen is not so important, damn Yuan Changli!
When the two couples were anxious, a weak voice came from the courtyard outside the door, and after Cangshu Haoyue opened the door, she saw Gu Qingfeng standing quietly in the courtyard with two guards, with a respectful expression.
"Madam, Qingfeng has something important to report, is the prince here?"
Cang Shu Haoyue led Gu Qingfeng into the room, and asked the guards who followed Gu Qingfeng to stay in the courtyard, this subtle move made Gu Qingfeng's expression change slightly, and he quickly returned to normal.
"Guogong, the eldest grandson clan brazenly entered Yanzhou last night, Quan Hanliang and the East China Sea Army have landed early this morning, and the Cui clan is in danger." Gu Qingfeng said lightly.
"What is Cui Mian's attitude?!" Meng Yan hurriedly asked, Cui Mian's attitude was too important at this time.
Gu Qingfeng shook his head and said, "After Quan Hanliang landed, the news of the Cui clan has not come back, and I am afraid that the secret stake of the Ming Jian Division has been discovered. ”
"How can the secret stake of the Ming Jian Division be discovered, unless someone informs us, Miss Qingfeng means that someone betrayed us?" Cang Shu Haoyue interjected.
"The subordinates are just seeking truth from facts, and whether anyone betrayed or betrayed still needs further investigation, but the secret stake has been pulled out and the key to investigation is probably hopeless." Gu Qingfeng said with a slight cough.
"The betrayal of the Ming Jian Division will only come from three directions, the General Administration Division, the Qilin Wei and Luantai, right? Breeze girl? Meng Yan suddenly raised his voice, obviously a little angry.
Meng Yan felt that Gu Qingfeng was deliberately diverting his gaze to the interior of the Chen Kingdom, and it was possible for these three spies to reveal the secret stakes of the Ming Jian Division, but doing more harm than good would be done in doing so.
"There is no General Administration Department and Luantai, only Qilinwei may be." Gu Qingfeng felt Meng Yan's hostility, but she still didn't plan to avoid anything, because she had analyzed that only Qilin Wei had reasons and interests to be gained.
"Qingfeng girl, it's not that the prince doesn't believe you, what is the reason for King Yuzhang to do this, you have to make it clear!" Cang Shu Haoyue knew Meng Yan's temper, he had always had scruples about Gu Qingfeng, which led to Gu Qingfeng being greatly discounted here in Meng Yan no matter what he did.
"Guogong, the subordinates thought that the battle of Shangyong was the beginning of our betrayal, Zhang Xun's sudden rebellion, Yuan Changli's indifferent attitude, the choice of the eldest grandson, Quan Hanliang and the East China Sea conspired to go south, this series of things can make sense as long as King Yuzhang is stuffed in." Gu Qingfeng frowned and said, she knew that Meng Yan had some distrust of herself, after all, she was a member of the Gu clan.
Meng Yan stopped talking, Gu Qingfeng's words entered his heart, there was no need to stuff Xiao Yu into it, because Xiao Yu had always been in it, the friendship between Yuan Changli and Xiao Yu had already been established, no matter what kind of attitude the court had, it would never affect the friendship between them, if Xiao Yu was doing the game, then Zhang Xun's betrayal and the chaos of the two Huai would make sense.
"Qingfeng, in your judgment, is there still a salvation for the Cui family?" Meng Yan struggled for a while, but still recognized Gu Qingfeng's judgment.
"It doesn't make much sense for the Cui family to save or not, the important thing is what the current situation of the person hiding behind the Cui family is, at present, there are only two situations, one is that the Cui family will confess the hidden person to join Quan Hanliang, and the other is that the Cui family resists desperately, then the Cui family and the hidden person will die, no matter what the situation is, the hidden person will definitely die." Gu Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly.
"The Cui clan will definitely choose the former, at least it can protect the Cui clan, right?" Cang Shu Haoyue said helplessly.
For a while, the three of them fell into contemplation, Meng Yan's affection for Xiao Yu became weaker and weaker, Cang Shu Haoyue was more nervous, Xiao Yu dared to do this because he had confidence, and it was also the deliberate connivance of Sanniang and the imperial court to Xiao Yu, Zhengxi Mansion had reached a very dangerous point, it was time to shrink, but Gu Qingfeng felt that he had been deeply involved in it, no matter what the future was, he was afraid that the imprint of Meng Yan on his body would not be washed away.
"Qingfeng, are you ready?" Meng Yan said suddenly.
Gu Qingfeng was stunned for a moment, then saw Meng Yan's meaningful expression and Cang Shu Haoyue's eyes, struggled for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "Guogong, do I still have a choice from the day I entered the Mingjian Division?" ”
"Hehehe," Meng Yan smiled awkwardly, and then said with a straight face: "Then let Liangchuan get busy, damn Yuan Changli has to choose this time to take the lead and be hated!" ”