Fan Mansion, Jiangshan Pavilion.

Since Bai Rong became the Empress of Great Chu, the number of Fan Li's eyeliners in the palace has doubled.

However, the number of palace people has not changed, and even the people have not changed.

It's just that some palace people who seemed to be loyal to Xiang Chong and Empress Dowager Li were actually just spies who had not been used by Fan's firm.

Now, naturally, it's time to enable them.

So, under the premise that Bai Rong and Xiang Chong didn't know, the content of the secret conversation between the two of them, even when they went to bed and fell asleep that night, and how many times Xiang Chong changed his clothes at night, Fan Li had a clear grasp of it.

The Daci Dynasty would make a move, and Fan Li had expected it a long time ago.

Three dynasties descended from the sky, one of which fell into the territory of Great Chu, as the initiator of the Five Nations Alliance, how could Empress Yaoguang ignore it?

The empress's attitude was finally clear.

instigated Xiang Chong to use troops against the Later Jin Dynasty, no matter who won or lost, the Daci Dynasty watched from the wall.

Theoretically, Daci wants to dominate the world, and all other countries are the future enemies of Empress Yaoguang, including the alliance countries, not to mention the three dynasties descended from heaven?

Using other people's soldiers to destroy their own enemies, Empress Yaoguang's abacus crackled, but unfortunately Fan Li could hear it.

"Daci sent a holy lord to help and lead the troops for Dachu."

"The garrison has just experienced a major battle, and is resting and cannot move lightly, Your Majesty is determined to transfer troops from the local states and counties to make up a large army."

"But what Bengong is worried about is that with the backward equipment, lax training, and low combat effectiveness of the local army, I am afraid that it is not the opponent of the Jin army."

"Once the battle is defeated and the Holy Lord of Great Mercy can escape, how can ordinary soldiers exit the battlefield alive?"

After Fan Li finished speaking, he looked at the people in front of him fixedly.

Xiang Chong never dreamed of it.

At this moment, in the Jiangshan Pavilion of Fan Mansion, the assassins of the states and counties of Great Chu were gathered.

They wore cloth clothes and entered Beijing in a low-key manner.

But the local officials who have been in the top positions for a long time are all calm and firm-looking, and they know at a glance that they are not mortals.

In the hands of these people, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands, they are all in charge of a certain number of local armies.

Empress Yaoguang and Xiang impulsively thought about their soldiers, which was tantamount to moving their life.

Therefore, Fan Li only called for a call, and the officials came in the starry night.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

"The emperor's order cannot be violated, once the holy decree is delivered, you must hand over troops and food within the time limit, and gather a large army for Your Majesty."

Fan Li said slowly, his eyes scanned the audience, and he could see the micro-expressions on everyone's faces.

Astonished!

Angry!

Even hatred!

"Jin Gong!" One of the Taishou clasped his fists and said, "Hasn't Your Majesty read the military report?" The prince of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty was defeated in Hongzhou, and the lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty spent a million soldiers, which was clearly a high-grade cultivation in the Mahayana realm. I'm afraid that Shi Jingjiao in Xiongzhou is not a weak master. ”

"Not bad!" Another assassin also said: "The combat strength of my Dachu local army is already weak, sweeping away bandits and bandits, and protecting the territory and the people is quite competent." But if you want to go into battle and fight a big battle, you are not qualified to rely on the combat strength of the local army! ”

Fan Li listened to what the two of them said, smiled and nodded: "The two adults are very reasonable. ”

Then, he kept silent.

He summoned parents and officials from all over the country to quietly go to Beijing to discuss, of course, to persuade them to cooperate with him.

But persuasion requires skill.

Using power to oppress people and force officials everywhere to obey is a subordinate method, which is often used by Dong Zhuo and his ilk, but Fan Li disdains it.

As for the mouth of the lotus flower, with the tongue of the three-inch incorruptible tongue, the other party was speechless, such as the pre-Qin Zhang Yi and others, although the wisdom is superior and the means are ingenious, but it is not the best plan, Fan Li does not follow suit.

A truly good lobbyist is a guide of direction, an inspirer of thinking, and even a spreader of lies!

Like this moment in time.

Fan Li did not provoke the relationship between the magistrate and Xiang Chong, and only told everyone the information in the palace.

Then, sit back and wait for the situation to unfold.

Interests are always the best tool for creating antagonism.

As long as Fan Li, the great Chu Jin Duke, expressed his stance a little and did not support Xiang Chong's will, it was like giving the local officials a shot in the arm, giving them the courage to disobey the holy decree!

Of course, there is a limit to this disobedience.

The final result, as long as Xiang Chong surrenders the decree to conscript, all parts of the Chu State must be dispatched to send them.

What Fan Li wanted, however, was to try not to let the local army hurt his muscles and bones.

So, he needs the support of these assassins.

And the best support is not that Fan Li is trying to win them over, but that they take the initiative to win over Fan Li!

"Alas!" An older official, stroked his gray beard and sighed: "Duke Jin, my lords, I have been in the place for a long time, and I have never seen Your Majesty today. Can't Your Majesty see that his trip to Xiongzhou is of no benefit, just to marry others? ”

As soon as this remark came out, everyone immediately nodded frequently.

"Not bad!" A middle-aged official also said: "There is a precedent in Hongzhou in the Ming Dynasty, Xiongzhou should not start a war lightly, and should wait and see what happens." It's a pity that Your Majesty can't even see through this, but you want to be a pawn for the Empress Daci? ”

"Pity the soldiers under my command, most of them are children of local clans. If most of them die in Xiongju and the foundation of the family is shaken, Honshu may also fall into civil strife. ”

The more people talked, the more angry they became, and the more they talked, the more worried they became.

Finally, someone couldn't hold it back and knelt in front of Fan Li!

"Jin Gong!"

"If we can guard the pastoral place, it is all up to you to pull it out of your hand."

"As for Your Majesty today, Xia Guan has long heard that he is from an improper background, has an improper position, and has no kindness to his subjects!"

"Your Majesty is going to go against the grain again, risking the disapproval of the world, can't you climb the heights of the Jin Gong and shout ......?"

"Shut up!"

Fan Li let out a loud shout, interrupting the man's words.

It's not okay not to interrupt.

Let him continue to talk about it, I'm afraid it will be the stone man's one eye, inciting the world to rebel and something like that.

The man was reprimanded by Fan Li, and his face immediately turned pale.

He really had the intention to take advantage of the dragon's work, but he didn't expect Fan Li's name to be a traitor, so it seemed fake?

"Jin Gong, I'...... Xiaguan ......"

Just when the man was embarrassed, he saw Fan Li pour a cup of warm tea and hand it to him personally.

"Lord Chen is a member of the country's society, and he came to discuss major matters under the stars, and my father is very grateful."

"No one has to take a little gaffe to heart."

"My father also knows that His Majesty is at fault today, but fortunately, our other Majesty is benevolent and kind, if she is in the court, she will not despise the lives of the people of Great Chu."

The other majesty in Fan Li's mouth is, of course, Xiang Ning.

In fact, Xiang Ning's reign was short, and he had no prestige.

But I'm not afraid of not knowing the goods, I'm afraid of comparing the goods.

Compare Xiang Ning and Xiang Chong in front of the officials of Dachu, Xiang Ning does not cause trouble, and his image instantly becomes taller, and he is simply a representative of the benevolent monarch who rules by the arch!

"The Duke of Jin is right, but His Majesty is in the Great Mercy ......"

The officials looked embarrassed.

They really thought that Fan Li summoned everyone to plan to change the dynasty with the yellow robe.

But the topic was introduced to Xiang Ning, and he didn't understand the use for a while, but he felt in his heart that if Emperor Chu was still Xiang Ning, it would indeed be a good choice, and there would be no need to change the dynasty.

Fan Li smiled.

mentioning Xiang Ning was just a temporary idea.

Xiang Ning was absent from the court for a long time, and gradually separated from the officials of Dachu.

In order for her to sit firmly in the future, Fan Li still occasionally has to help her brush up on her sense of existence.

Fan Li's real motives will be shown next.

"My father already knows the intentions of your lords."

"My father must play Your Majesty, please think twice, don't start the sword lightly."

Fan Li said this, which could not satisfy everyone at all.

One person hurriedly said: "Duke Jin, you have clearly opposed it at the court meeting, but unfortunately Your Majesty refuses to stop using it." Once the Great Merciful Lord comes, wouldn't it be even more useless for you to say more? ”

After speaking, he hurriedly bowed down and apologized.

"Duke Jin, the lower officials have no intention of despising you, but they just feel that Your Majesty has made up his mind, and he will definitely not listen to persuasion."

After listening to him, Fan Li sighed very cooperatively, frowning helplessly.

"So...... Do you really want my Da Chu disciples to give their lives in vain...... ”

Seeing Fan Li's face full of pain, all the officials felt the same way.

They exchanged glances with each other and soon came to a consensus.

The oldest official took the lead and led everyone to kneel in front of Fan Li.

"You guys?"

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you mean by that?"

Fan Li 'hurriedly' stood up and kept trying to help them up.

It's a pity that these local masters are all profound cultivators, and the weakest also has the nine grades of the Yuan Infant Realm, where is Fan Li who can help up

The old man said in a deep voice: "Duke Jin, you are the leader of my Great Chu Hundred Officials, and only you can lead us to solve the dilemma in front of us." Please make the announcement, no matter what you want to do, the lower officials and others will swear to follow! ”

It's done!

With this statement, Fan Li's foreshadowing was completed.

Facing the kneeling officials, Fan Li gritted his teeth.

For a long time, he seemed to have made up his mind.

"Since the holy will is difficult to violate, this father has a way, maybe he can get the best of both worlds."

Hearing Fan Li say this, all the officials cheered up.

Rebellion is the riskiest most!

Resisting the decree is also a big crime of stealing the family and exterminating the clan.

If you can really have the best of both worlds, of course, it is the most desirable for everyone.

"Please make it clear to the Duke of Jin!"

"Hmm."

Fan Li's expression was solemn, as if he was under tremendous pressure.

"What does my father mean."

"Before Your Majesty decrees conscription, you may first dismiss your officers and soldiers, and then re-recruit them. It is only necessary to ensure that the staff is full according to the regulations of the imperial court. ”

As Fan Li spoke, he saw that everyone looked confused.

What good can it be to dismiss local soldiers and re-recruit them?

"The key is the source of recruitment."

"Where can we find a source of soldiers that will not hurt the foundation of the states and counties?"

Hearing Fan Li say this, everyone couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"Duke of Jin, the whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister, as long as it is in my Great Chu, no matter where the troops are recruited and sent to the battlefield, it is a loss, right?" Someone asked cautiously.

"Nope." Fan Li shook his head: "There is a kind of person who does not damage the vitality of Da Chu even if he recruits troops. ”

"What man!?" Everyone hurriedly asked.

Fan Li smiled slightly.

"Prison inmates."

In ancient times, the law was strict, and the number of prisoners who broke the law in various countries was tens of thousands, and more than 100,000.

"But ......," said another, worried, "some of those who sin have committed capital crimes, and some of them have sinned unto death......

Fan Li nodded: "Therefore, my father's request for them is to join the army, but I don't care about them escaping." As long as they become deserters, they obediently return to the state and county prisons. ”