Jiuxi

Chapter 281 279 [The final madness]

Since Qing Yu Zhongwang came to Heluo, Qing Yu Huaijin wisely separated from military affairs and handed over all relevant powers to her brother. She took over the Procuratorate and was fully responsible for the stability of Heluo City and all aspects of the affairs. Collection and analysis of office intelligence.

Zhuoyuan therefore presents a busy and chaotic scene.

"Two adults came together, I thought I posted a message."

In Xiangwan Tower, Qingyu Huaijin looked at Prime Minister Wang An and Privy Councilor Pang Shigu with a faint smile on his face.

The two looked at each other, and Pang Shigu was the first to speak: "Your Highness is just joking, but Prime Minister Wang and I are indeed here today to meet each other, and there are a few things I would like to ask Your Highness for your instructions."

Qingyu Huaijin nodded and said, "Privy Minister, please speak."

Pang Shigu said unhurriedly: "Your Highness, the fighting on Moyang Road has entered a period of calm recently. According to Niu Cunjie's report, Li Tianrun seems to be intending to slow down the offensive. Since the last time he commanded the army to capture Yanwucheng, There was no further action. Niu Cunjie judged that the other party wanted to cooperate with the Huaizhou Army under Xiao Wangzhi. He also said——"

"Privy Councilor, I am no longer responsible for military affairs. You can talk to my brother about these matters."

Qingyu Huaijin interrupted him with a smile, his expression gentle but unquestionable.

Pang Shigu was suffocated.

Upon seeing this, Qingyu Huaijin explained: "The defeats in the previous battles have proven that I really lack talent in this area. If I continue to interfere in military affairs, it will only make the enemy happy. From now on, everything related to military affairs will be under my control." My brother is responsible."

Pang Shigu secretly sighed in his heart that His Highness the Princess was quite self-aware and not obsessed with power. He could be said to be capable of taking up and letting go. So Wen Yan explained: "Your Highness just lacks experience, so he allowed the enemy to take some control." Cheap."

Qingyu Huaijin obviously would not change his mind just because of his words. After chatting for a few words, he looked at Wang An and said, "What do you want to say to the Prime Minister who came here today?"

Wang An coughed lightly and said slowly: "Your Highness, the Qi army is pressing forward step by step, and the domestic situation is unstable. The officials below are very much looking forward to His Majesty Da Jing bringing the Northland into the territory, or perhaps inviting the prince to come. Sit down."

This suggestion is a bit abrupt.

Qingyu Huaijin understood the profound meaning of Wang An's words, that is, the entire government system of Beiyan was in danger, and the only way to stabilize people's hearts was to merge with Jing Dynasty.

In fact, this matter should have been completed more than ten years ago. However, due to the excessive killings of Jingjun and the lack of talents of the Jinglian clan, Emperor Jing decided to support Beiyan not long after he ascended the throne.

Jing Dynasty never gave up its control and penetration of Beiyan. If Chen Jingtang and his son had not died mysteriously, which interrupted Jing Dynasty's progress, perhaps Heluo would have become Jing Dynasty's Nanjing by this time, and Pang Shigu and Wang An The others suddenly became the ministers of Da Jing.

Even if Wang An and others didn't mention it, Jing Chao would put this matter on the agenda after Qing Yugong completely pacified Zhao State.

Of course, now that Wang An and Pang Shigu, as representatives of the Yan Kingdom's civil and military affairs, took the initiative to propose their submission to Qingyu Huaijin, this would save Jingchao a lot of energy.

Qingyu Huaijin was well aware of the gains and losses involved, so he looked at Wang An more and more intimately. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, I'm afraid the time is not yet ripe."

Wang An sighed softly: "To be honest with you, Your Highness, I'm just worried that after the fall of Dongyang Road, some people in the court will have different ideas. If those people are allowed to form a storm, the situation will be even more chaotic."

"Dongyang Road..."

Qingyu Huaijin looked slightly cold.

After the founding of Beiyan, five other roads were established in addition to the Gyeonggi area, namely Jiangbei Road, Moyang Road, Dongyang Road, Henan Road and Weinan Road.

In last year's Jiangbei War, Moyang Road lost nearly half of its territory, so Dongyang Road suddenly became the largest area in Beiyan, and the economy and people's livelihood here have always been the first in Beiyan.

If Dongyang Road is captured by the Southern Qi border troops again, it will have a great impact on the officials and people of Beiyan. As Wang An said before, many people may take the initiative to move closer to Southern Qi.

Qing Yu Huaijin smoothed out the joints inside and said with a slight headache: "But my father can't go south for the time being. My brother has limited troops. He has made up his mind to defend Heluo. He can only hope that Li Shouzhen can defend Ruyin City. . To be honest, my brother will not let a single soldier leave Heluo City."

When she said these words, she glanced at the two of them as if unintentionally.

Although Pang Shigu and Wang An had been working for the Jing Dynasty many years ago, Qingyu Huaijin gradually realized that there must be a traitor in Heluo City through reflection on the past events.

At present, she cannot confirm the true identity of the traitor, but at least one thing can be confirmed: apart from the Jinglian tribe, Beiyan officials are not worthy of complete trust, so she did not reveal Qing Yu Zhongwang's plan, but deliberately gave a false information.

Wang An's heart moved, his face remained as calm as an ancient well, and he took advantage of the situation and said: "In this case, Your Highness might as well ask His Majesty Da Jing to establish the overall situation as soon as possible to appease people's hearts. Even if Dongyang Road is lost, the situation in Beijing will not be chaotic. "

Qingyu Huaijin said: "That being said, this matter is not that easy."

"Actually, His Highness is so worried because he is in the middle of the situation and cannot see the whole picture."

Wang An slowed down his tone and said more humbly: "Your Highness may not know how many people are waiting eagerly for His Majesty Da Jing's imperial edict. Even if we have to wait until the day when His Majesty goes south to make a final decision, we can build momentum in advance. Privy Pang also I agree with this proposal.”

Pang Shigu smiled and said, "That's right."

Qingyu Huaijin pondered for a moment and said slowly: "There is no need to rush in building momentum. Let me ask your majesty and father for instructions first. You two adults are thinking about the great future, and I will definitely not treat you badly."

The two of them thanked each other quickly and chatted for a while about various things in Heluo City. Then they stood up and left.

On the broad and flat main street, the carriage of the Wang family moved forward slowly, with dozens of elite guards beside it, and pedestrians gave way. In the carriage, Wang An closed his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought.

Today, he paid a visit to Qingyu Huaijin. He just wanted to settle the matter as soon as possible, thereby arousing the anger of the palace man step by step. Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected gain.

He didn't know Qing Yu Zhongwang very well, but he generally understood the reasons why this man made conservative decisions.

The Battle of Leize was a traumatic experience for Jingjun. Qingyu Zhongwang currently only had more than 30,000 men at his disposal, so it was a wise choice to abandon Dongyang Road to protect Heluo.

This news may be useful to the Huaizhou Army...

When he thought of this, Wang An raised his hand and tapped on the compartment wall, and then a fit man in his thirties got into the compartment.

"What are your orders, Master?"

"You leak today's incident to Feng Li according to your original plan. In addition, send someone to visit Ningling City and tell Lu Chen of Southern Qi that Qing Yu Zhongwang will not divide his troops to support Dongyang Road. He only wants to defend Heluo. "

The confidant hesitated slightly and said: "Sir, it is said that Captain Lu is outside Qingliu Pass. Why not go directly there to find him?"

There are two ways to go from Heluo to Dongyang Road. One is to go straight east along the official road. Qingliu Pass is on this road. The second is to make a circle to the southeast, pass through Teng County and cross the Leize Plain to reach Ningling City.

Wang An said calmly: "He led the army to Qingliu Pass. The Procuratorate must have deployed a large number of people there. What if our people are found? It would be better to take a long detour, even if it wastes some time, than to be caught. Seize the handle."

The confidant said with shame: "I understand, villain."

Wang An added: "Don't rush for the first thing, do it slowly, not only to let Feng Li know the situation in Beijing, but also not to let him doubt our Wang family."

The confidant cupped his hands and said: "Yes, sir, please rest assured!"

As the Huaizhou Army of the Southern Qi Dynasty advanced on Dongyang Road, even though there was no large-scale panic in Heluo City, there were undercurrents surging in countless dark corners, and everyone had plans.

Only in the palace, it was as usual, the emperor was singing and singing every night, and he seemed to be more and more intoxicated, as if he knew that the time for him to be deprived of the throne was getting closer and closer.

Since the emperor ignored the government affairs and abandoned himself, some officials in the government became more unscrupulous. Almost every day, people went to Zhuoyuan, which became the real center.

Zhang Can had a very bad temper after being drunk, and the people in the palace all waited on him with trepidation, fearing that if he made any mistake in his words or deeds, he would be taken out and beaten with a cane.

One afternoon, Feng Li, the commander of the imperial guards, came outside the emperor's palace. He waved his hand to the frightened palace residents to leave, and then walked into the palace alone and went straight to the side hall.

As soon as he entered the hall, he smelled the strong smell of alcohol and couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Zhang Can was lying on the couch with a wine bottle at hand. However, his eyes were very clear, but the anger deep in his eyes could not be hidden.

Feng Li came forward and saluted, Zhang Can waved his hand and said: "No need."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Have those beasts been going to Zhuoyuan every day recently to persuade Qingyu Huaijin to write to Emperor Jingchao and offer the Yanjiang Mountains to his hands?"

Zhang Can asked directly without any tact, and his eyes were fixed on the commander of the guards in the hall, the only confidant he could trust.

Feng Li looked troubled and said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, why are you angry with those people? You must take care of the dragon's body."

Zhang Can said coldly: "I just want to ask you, yes or no?"

Feng Li finally nodded and said: "Yes. According to the information obtained by the minister, Privy Pang and Wang Xiang went to Zhuoyuan some time ago. Although I don't know what they talked about specifically, it should be related to those contents. These two people stated After her attitude, more and more courtiers went to visit Princess Yongping, mostly to show their loyalty."

"Ah."

Zhang Can sneered expressionlessly.

When Feng Li saw that this unworthy emperor didn't even show an angry expression, he knew that he had made up his mind.

"They want the Zhang family to suffer eternal infamy while they continue to enjoy glory and wealth, but I cannot let them do that. Since they have never regarded me as the emperor, why should I care about my status as a monarch and a minister?"

Having said this, Zhang Can sat up straight and stared at Feng Li, saying word by word: "Remember, we only have one chance, so we must not miss it. When I find a suitable opportunity, I will summon all those people." When you enter the palace, it's best to call the Qingyu family brother and sister, and then you lead people to kill them all, leaving no one behind!"

Feng Li looked at the blood in his eyes, nodded solemnly and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you about when we will take action, so that I can prepare in advance."

Zhang Can said slowly: "Although they have been hiding it from me, I know that Dongyang Road will not last long. When the news of the fall of Ruyin City reaches the capital, I will summon all my ministers to hold a great meeting, and then you will take action. timing."

Feng Li was silent for a moment, then he knelt on his knees and saluted: "I accept the decree!"

(End of this chapter)