Chapter 285: The Emperor's Test, You're Forcing Me to Make Trouble
Dripping Bloody Eagle.
A conspiracy against the internal guards, the internal guards suffered heavy losses, although they eliminated some rebellions, but also lost many loyalists and stewards.
It doesn't seem to have much impact, and a lot of moths have been removed, but in a short period of time, it is difficult to make up for the shortfall.
The stewards and responsible persons of various localities have been substituted for their posts, and some have been temporarily vacant.
In other words, there are some places where there is no management.
In other words, without a reliable steward, it is either useless or cannot be fully trusted.
Coincidentally, Youzhou is one of them.
At first glance, I didn't think there was anything, after all, Youzhou is a border place, and its own army is responsible for defense, but Li Jinyu has been thinking about a question for the past few days:
ββAs a royal nobleman and a member of the Li family, the county lord of Yiyang was subject to a lot of restrictions on her behavior, how could she organize such a large rebellious team?
The snake spirit was the first to rule out, if there was no strength to fight with Xiao Qingfang, Li Qingxia would definitely not have the opportunity to cooperate with Xiao Qingfang, and at most she would be a puppet.
It is even unlikely that they will get acquainted.
Xiao Qingfang will not be idle, getting acquainted with a county lord who does not leave the second door, Li Qingxia doesn't know what snake spirit is, how can she get acquainted?
In other words, when the two got acquainted, Li Qingxia already had enough power in her hands to become the head of the snake.
The biggest possibility is that when Li Qingxia developed her forces, she needed to make friends with anti-martial forces, and accidentally discovered the snake spirit, and then got acquainted with Xiao Qingfang.
Xiao Qingfang needed Li's signboard, and Li Qingxia needed the information of the snake spirit, so they hit it off.
Where does the power come from?
I once thought about Murong Bo, after all, Murong Bo is said to have a force in his hands, but the Murong family is unreliable, Li Jinyu doubts this.
Even if it is really Murong Bo's power, it must be loyal to Murong Bo, not Li Qingxia.
Thinking about it, thinking about it, thinking about it, thinking of the bloody eagle case, the power of Wang Zhiyuan, the leader of the Inner Guard Pavilion.
Wang Zhiyuan was one of the leaders of the Internal Guard Mansion, and many years ago he was ordered to act in the rivers and lakes, disguise anti-military forces, and gather Wu Zetian's opponents in order to catch them all.
Unexpectedly, Wang Zhiyuan finally betrayed, took those forces under his command, and cleaned up the internal guards.
In order to pretend to be a ghost, Wang Zhiyuan made a bloody eagle case, and happened to bump into Li Jinyu to escort Canglong Qisu.
Then, Wang Zhiyuan was pitted to death.
Due to some thinking inertia, Li Jinyu felt that it was related to Princess Taiping, but when Luoyang Huahui Princess Taiping sent the house, she said that there were snakes in her house.
This shows that Wang Zhiyuan may have been Princess Taiping's person, but he was led away by the snake spirit after that.
So is there a possibility that it was not the snake spirit that made Wang Zhiyuan betray, but Li Qingxia?
Or is he Li Qingxia's person?
Wang Zhiyuan is dead, but the forces under him have not disappeared, will the forces in Li Qingxia's hands be left by Wang Zhiyuan?
Could it be the internal guards under Wang Zhiyuan who have helped Li Qingxia rule Youzhou all these years?
Otherwise, the emperor of Youzhou Tiangao is far away, no matter how stupid Fang Qian is, he can cultivate some cronies in three years, and it is impossible for Li Qingxia to hand over everything in a word.
Thinking about it along this line, many questions suddenly become clear, and it makes people feel strange:
ββHow did Li Qingxia recruit Wang Zhiyuan?
Beautiful?
Li Qingxia's appearance is certainly good, but she does not have the beauty that makes people forget to die and give everything.
So is there anyone who has this kind of beauty?
Yes!
Mandate of Heaven!
The Heavenly Mandate Sect is best at bed affairs, and wants to control the Chinese martial arts in this way, and the members of the Heavenly Mandate Sect have many maids, cooks, and grandmothers in the noble mansions.
Consider making an assumption:
1. A few years ago, Li Qingxia inadvertently found out that her maid or grandmother was a member of the Heavenly Mandate Sect, and she did not denounce them, but chose to recruit them.
Second, using the power of the Heavenly Mandate Sect, Li Qingxia wooed Wang Zhiyuan from the Internal Guard Mansion, and used Wang Zhiyuan's power to corrupt the Internal Guard and recruit his subordinates.
3. Wang Zhiyuan accepted Wu Zetian's appointment to go to the rivers and lakes to get acquainted with anti-military forces and gather together.
And then there was a series of events that followed.
Compared to the snake spirits, the Heavenly Mandate Sect has an advantage that is not an advantage - their ambitions are not too big!
Right!
Not very ambitious!
At least not as big as a snake spirit!
also wants to control the world, Xiao Qingfang's idea is to be the emperor himself, and the Heavenly Mandate Sect wants to rely on a strong man and control the world by his power.
To put it bluntly, Xiao Qingfang wants to become Wu Zetian, and the Heavenly Mandate Sect wants to become Zhao Feiyan and Zhang Lihua.
Li Qingxia and Xiao Qingfang cooperate temporarily, and they will inevitably tear their faces in the future, but they can cooperate with the Heavenly Mandate Sect for a long time.
Although this is not the only explanation, there are many possibilities, but Li Jinyu feels that this possibility is very high and can string together many things.
Many things can't be said directly, but Li Jinyu said everything that should be told to Wei Chiming sincerely.
Wei Chi Mingcheng is a real handsome, he knows how to deal with things in case of trouble, and he doesn't need to make detailed arrangements.
"Jinyu, don't you think it's strange?"
"Second brother, what's strange?"
Wei Chi Ming said sincerely: "Elder Di Ge can invite him to act cheaply, which shows that both he and His Majesty understand that there must be great variables in the affairs of Youzhou. β
Li Jinyu said in a deep voice: "Not only did I have a cheap holy decree, but I even gave me the Tiger Talisman for the transfer of troops!" β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "Acting cheaply, and being able to transfer troops and send generals, it is simply like the emperor coming in person, how big of a deal should this be?" How will you be asked to deal with it? β
Li Jinyu said: "What do you mean? β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "The matter of Youzhou not only involves internal traitors, but also the matter of Liao, which is related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and all kinds of things are in chaos. β
Li Jinyu said: "I know it's very chaotic, so I choose to cut through the mess quickly and hit it directly!" β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "Then what? These are just the beginning, and the bigger ones are yet to come, do you think Your Majesty can't think of these changes? β
Li Jinyu said: "Not only do I want to get it, but a large part of it is her fueling the trouble." β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "Since Your Majesty knows that there is such a change here, but he only let you come, as well as me and Guangyuan, not Di Ge Lao himself!" β
Li Jinyu said: "Di Ge is in the court, sometimes it is more convenient, and you can ...... whenever you want to."
Yu Chi Mingcheng said: "Elder Di Ge is in Huzhou, it is impossible for him to participate at this time, the masters who are familiar with you, such as Zhuge Shenhou, Iron Blood Shenhou, Yan Daxia, and even your master, none of them came!" β
Li Jinyu: Ξ£ (Π΄lll)
Wei Chi Mingcheng continued: "I usually follow you, but I don't have any of them at the moment, Yuan Fang and Ji Yun are just more familiar with each other, and they are not familiar with anything else. β
Li Jinyu: ('Π)!!
Wei Chi Mingcheng then frightened: "Even if you have those friends in the rivers and lakes, who is here at the moment?" They're coming now, who can make it? β
Li Jinyu: γ½(; Πο½)
Wei Chi Mingcheng made a final statement: "This is a test for you, a special test from Your Majesty, you know what it means!" β
Li Jinyu said: "Second brother, you said that I will break through and leave now and go to sea by boat, is it too late?" β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "If you do this, the first to catch you is the Giant Whale Gang, the Dragon King of the North Sea, and the one who holds the power in his hands is the Dragon King of the North Sea of the Giant Whale Gang!" β
Li Jinyu said: "I have other boats. β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "Then what? You can't bear to watch the people of Youzhou suffer from the slaughter of the enemy? Aren't you the most pitiful to the people of the frontier? β
Li Jinyu said: "Grandma's, it's really grandma's who doesn't give me a way to live, this thing is too grandson!" β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "Don't worry, with your martial arts and wit, it's still no problem to escape." β
Li Jinyu said: "Either you don't do things, or you can't give up halfway if you want to do it, don't you just want me to cause some trouble?" Then let me shine the light. β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "I'm just guessing, don't think nonsense, and then do stupid things!" β
Li Jinyu said: "It's okay, I just express my feelings, my grievances have been spit out, then I will definitely not mess around." β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "Really not? β
Li Jinyu said: "I said no, no!" β
Wei Chi Mingcheng was a little incredulous, according to his understanding of Li Jinyu, this matter would definitely not be stopped.
But these words have to be said, otherwise if Li Jinyu takes some people as his followers, but those people don't come, wouldn't he delay his life?
Li Jinyu suddenly asked, "Second brother, where did you just say that Di Ge Lao?" What are you doing? β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "Di Ge Lao was recently appointed as the deposed envoy of Jiangnan Province to inspect Jiangnan, and it is said that he will go to Huzhou first, what's the problem?" β
Li Jinyu muttered, "Huzhou? It's a great place for great people, who went with it? β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "The eldest brother followed." β
Li Jinyu nodded: "Second brother, it seems that I still have to do something, otherwise this matter is over, and your official position is afraid that you will be crushed by our eldest brother." β
Wei Chi Mingcheng said: "There is a problem in Huzhou? β
Li Jinyu said: "Originally, it might have been fine, but since Di Ge Lao went, there must be a problem!" β
Wei Chi Mingcheng smiled: "That's what I said!" β
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With the joint efforts of everyone, when Yelu Alian arrived in Youzhou, everything had returned to normal.
At least superficially back to normal.
The dark tide surging under the calm has nothing to do with Yelu Alian, and Yelu Alian doesn't care.
He is here to pick up the princess, and taking the princess back is a great achievement, everything else is snake-footed, and as for the internal affairs of the Liao Kingdom, he is too lazy to say.
To tell the truth, the Liao State has not had a good time in recent years, and the forces of all parties are in full swing.
Even Yelu Hongji's throne is not so stable, in some ways, it is somewhat similar to the Central Plains, the emperor is indeed the emperor, but there are many people staring at this position.
Between the various factions of the Wu Zhou court, it can be said that they are dead and alive, and they almost kill people with a knife.
The situation in the Liao State is similar, if it weren't for the direct split between the Wanyan clan and the Aixinjue Luo clan of the Jin Kingdom, which led to great changes in the grassland, perhaps a fight would have started a long time ago.
There are many variables on the grassland, and when his own safety is difficult to guarantee, Yelu Hongji chose to form an alliance with Wu Zhou, which was supported by many nobles.
If he succeeds in marrying Princess Yingyang, with the help of some of Wu Zhou's power, his power will become more and more powerful.
This is something that the King of Chu cannot tolerate!
So, the king of Chu decided to do it!
Not only because of Xiao Qingfang's prodding, but also because this is his last chance.
If you miss it, you can only die.
Jeluhonki would never spare his life.
β¦β¦
The mission left Youzhou in a mighty way, and Wei Chi Mingcheng ordered Youzhou to be controlled externally and internally.
Soldiers patrol the city, and they are allowed to enter but not to leave.
The soldiers under the command of the military attachΓ©s who were bought were disorganized and reorganized and led by their own lieutenants.
Most of these soldiers were coerced, not intending to become rebellious, Wei Chi Mingcheng appeased more, ate and drank well, and also gave this month's military salary, and most of the original complaints disappeared.
Where does the money come from?
Li Jinyu picked it up from Li Qingxia!
The three-year income of the Youzhou Treasury was spent, although a large part of it was spent, but it was also millions of taels.
Li Jinyu has always been willing to spend money, and Wei Chi Mingcheng is not a stingy person, and the money that should be spent is not stingy.
Compared with Yu Chi Minglou, Wei Chi Mingcheng's ability to lead troops is stronger, and with Di Guangyuan's assistance, Li Qingxia has worked hard for many years and has been resolved by half.