Haozhou, Dingyuan.

It has been nine years since Li Shanchang resigned due to illness.

However, although he resigned and stayed at home, his power remained undiminished.

In Haozhou, he was ordered to build a palace and manage 140,000 peasants who moved from Jiangnan; In the temple, his younger brother Li Cunyi was appointed as a servant, and his nephews Li Shen and Li You were all awarded official positions.

He still has a lot of influence.

Perhaps this is also the reason why Yang Wenyu and Li Cunyi came together.

Yang Wenyu is an old friend of Li Shanchang and a hardcore henchman of Hu Weiyong, not to mention Li Cunyi, this is undoubtedly a bridge that both sides can trust, and it is appropriate for them to spread such a confidential matter.

However, when they said the purpose of this place, Li Shanchang was still shocked.

"What are you talking about! This kind of thing, this kind of thing...... Be careful, be careful! Beware of your nine clans being annihilated! He stood up and yelled.

The two exchanged a look, and this sentence already revealed the true thoughts of Li Shanchang's heart - he did not resist.

Li Cunyi said softly:

"Brother, don't you know Your Majesty's attitude towards you? In recent years, your sacred heart has gradually been lost, Your Majesty has become more and more disgusted with you, your prestige in the court is too high, and he will never let you have the opportunity to return to the court. ”

"Are you willing? It's been five years since you recovered from your illness, but you've been staying at home and doing these things that the prefect did...... If you don't give it a go, you'll never have a chance to recover! ”

Yang Wenyu on the side also said:

"Baimu, Zuo Xiang personally promised that after the matter is completed, you will be the king and the land of Huaixi will be a vassal country."

The feudal state is established, and the soil is king!

No courtier can refuse such a temptation!

"No way!" Li Shanchang still firmly refused at first, but then, his voice became weaker and weaker: "No, no, it's a big crime of disobedience, but the ...... of the Nine Clans will be punished" seemed to be trying to stop himself.

He fell silent, and the two continued to persuade.

Finally, Li Shanchang waved his hand weakly.

"Today's events, the old man doesn't know. The destiny of heaven belongs to heaven, and it is left to heaven's decision. ”

The two laughed, this answer was enough.

As long as Li Shanchang remains neutral, then the people of his faction in the court will wait and see.

They left satisfied, leaving only Li Shanchang, who was sitting in his chair.

His eyes flashed with helplessness and a little ambition.

In the past few years, he has felt the loss of grace.

Perhaps, it can really be done?

Rip the earth and seal the king!

His body couldn't help but tremble at the thought of this.

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A few days later, the residence of the Korean government welcomed visitors again.

"This person claims to be from Jingshi." The servant pleaded.

"Jingshi?" Li Shanchang's face showed a look of consternation, could it be that Hu Weiyong was dissatisfied with his statement and sent someone again?

"Let him in."

When Serious Nine entered Li Shanchang's study, he was sitting upright on the main seat. At this time, he had already adjusted his mood and sipped a cup of tea slowly.

Serious nine is since Yan Liuwu returned home, the new pro-army commander, strong martial arts and flexible, deeply trusted by Yan Ling. This time, the task of delivering the letter naturally fell to him.

"The villain is serious nine, please meet the Korean duke." He bowed and whispered.

Li Shanchang let out a "hmm" and gently put down the teacup, he was calm on the surface, but there were already turbulent waves in his heart.

The surname is Yan, from Jingshi.

His identity is clear.

"Rui Xuan sent you, what is the so-called matter?" Li Shanchang decided to take the lead and pointed out the identity of this person.

"Lord Guogong ordered me to bring you a letter, saying that this is a very important matter, please do not take it lightly, it is a matter of your life."

Serious Nine opened the package on his back and took out an extremely tightly wrapped piece of paper from the mezzanine.

It is said to be a letter, but it is actually just a note with a sentence written on it.

Li Shanchang took the note, a little puzzled in his heart, but then, he seemed to think of something.

Rui Xuan, do you know about Hu Weiyong?

That's right, he is such an important minister in the court, how could Hu Weiyong not win over?

Rui Xuan's letter must have persuaded me not to go along with him.

It's a pity, Ruixuan, I'm not like you...... Your favor is still there, and I have gradually been rejected by Your Majesty...... But I'm not reconciled!

Hu Weiyong's current power is really not small. Although His Majesty used to be wise and martial, but now his actions are gradually becoming murderous and violent, and the people in the court are panicking, Hu Weiyong may really be able to succeed......

If it does, I'll do my best to keep you safe.

Li Shanchang secretly made a decision, he lowered his head and looked at the note.

There was no persuasion, no pain.

Only one sentence

"Your Majesty's sword, the sword is aimed at the prime minister, Hu Weiyong is not a big thing, don't make a mistake!"

Li Shanchang's pupils shrank suddenly!

He is an extremely wise person, and he is an old and spicy politician, of course he will not think that this prime minister refers to Hu Weiyong.

Thinking of Zhu Yuanzhang's ruthlessness towards the officials who violated his power in the empty seal case, he instantly realized the true purpose of this majesty.

Such indulgence is only to complete the concentration of power...... It should be said that he is worthy of Emperor Hongwu.

High, really high, even after years and changing his temperament, Zhu Yuanzhang is still the commander with skill and courage.

In this way, Hu Weiyong's every move is actually always under His Majesty's gaze.

For a while, Li Shanchang only felt cold all over his body, his hand holding the note trembled slightly, and his brain was full of thoughts. Fortunately, I didn't explicitly agree just now, otherwise I would have dug my own grave!

Confused, confused! He secretly scolded himself for being smart all his life, and he almost fell in here.

Fortunately, it's not too late to wake up.

"Please tell the Duke of Yue Guo, and the good chief should immediately report this matter to His Majesty." He changed his title to Yan Ling with honorifics, and even with a serious nine, he also got a good child: "Please thank Yue Guogong on my behalf, such a great kindness, I can't repay it, and after that, the Korean Duke will be in the same vein, and the world will advance and retreat with the Yan family!" This oath is a lesson from heaven! ”

The time has come.

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Yan Ling was planning here, and Hu Weiyong was also in full swing to prepare.

First of all, he transferred the books of soldiers and horses in the world, carefully understood them, and focused on all those who might resist.

Then he gathered a large number of outlaws, as an important source of soldiers in the uprising, and also frantically collected money to raise funds.

The next step is to expand your subordinates.

Lu Zhongheng, the Marquis of Ji'an, came back from Shaanxi and rode a stagecoach without authorization; Pingliang Marquis Feiju appeased the soldiers and civilians of Suzhou, but indulged in wine all day long, and then surrendered to Northwest Mongolia in vain, and the two degenerate marquis were naturally reprimanded by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Thinking of the terrifying methods of Zhu Yuanzhang before, the two of them were even more afraid.

Hu Weiyong, who appeared at this time, was like a savior.

They worshiped at the feet of Zuo Prime Minister Hu Weiyong, and were sent to other places to recruit soldiers and horses and train secretly.

Seeing that his henchmen were getting stronger and stronger, and even the army was intervened by him, and there was good news from Li Shanchang's side, Hu Weiyong smiled proudly.

Zhu Yuanzhang, how long can you sit in this position?