Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 197 Two birds with one stone

"Lord Dugu, it was the Autumn Hunting Ceremony. The Empress Dowager suddenly ordered the arrest of Liu Yi, saying that Liu Yi participated in the assassination of the emperor. However, before there was a chance to investigate, Liu Yi was killed in the Tianlao..."

Zhang Zhongwei began to tell the whole incident, which was the source of this incident.

The cause of this incident was the murder of the emperor. After Liu Yi was killed, the investigation of this incident was cut off.

Lu Hao also knew about this, but the murder of the emperor was definitely not done by people from the Mu Palace.

Therefore, Murong Yuan said that Liu Mu was his and was helping him build an iron army.

Since the emperor trusted Liu Mu so much, regarded Liu Mu as his confidant, and secretly recruited troops, the emperor suppressed the matter.

Therefore, it can be concluded that someone else must have murdered the emperor.

However, to be able to plan the murder of the emperor without leaving any clues or even a single flaw, the person who planned this matter is by no means simple.

Chen Lin was far away from the imperial capital at that time and returned to the fiefdom. It would be unreasonable to say that Chen Lin did this!

If it was planned by Yu Qian, it would be even more impossible. After all, the emperor had been poisoned, so did he need to send someone to assassinate him?
Among the current first- and second-grade officials in the empire, how many of them have this strength?
It's just that the two eighth-level masters who finally killed themselves were not so easy to find.

Lu Hao recalled that the group of assassins who assassinated them were well-trained, and they looked like they had been trained by the military.

There is no doubt that the person who secretly planned this incident must be a big shot with military power.

The six ministers had different opinions. Some supported Chen Lin, some remained neutral, and some hoped to settle the matter and let Lu Hao finally make his decision.

"Master Wu, what do you think of this matter?"

Lu Hao looked at Wu Qingyu who was silent.

He now controls the intelligence network of the Supervision Department, is far-sighted and resourceful, and is one of the people Lu Hao trusts most.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, the emperor was assassinated and Liu Yi was killed. The people behind the scenes originally wanted to provoke Liu Mu into starting a war with the imperial court. However, Liu Mu did not target the imperial court but Chen Lin."

"There seems to be no evidence for Chen Lin's murder of Liu Yi, and I don't think it was groundless."

Wu Qingyu responded calmly.

Lu Hao recalled that it was Yanwu secret guard who reported to Murong Yuan, and all the intelligence pointed to Chen Lin.

Liu Yi was harmed by Chen Lin, which was also conveyed to Liu Mu by Lu Hao.

However, there is no direct evidence for pointing evidence, and could there be clues left intentionally by others?
Lu Hao is really unsure now.

"My lords, why did Liu Mu target Chen Lin? This matter starts with the assassination of the emperor..."

Lu Hao continued to speak out the pointing evidence submitted by the Yanwu secret guards.

After the last civil strife in the imperial capital, the Yanwu secret guards suffered heavy losses and are now basically dormant.

Originally, the Yanwu secret guards were only responsible for the emperor. However, the emperor was in a coma and now he could only take orders from His Highness the Crown Prince's mother, Concubine Yi.

Concubine Yi asked the Yanwu secret guards to temporarily recuperate and use this time to strengthen their strength.

"So Liu Mu did not target the court. The emperor sent someone to inform him. Prime Minister, if the emperor is sober, how do you think he will handle this matter?"

Dugu Feng finally raised the question to Lu Hao.

I said I was asking the emperor how to deal with it, but actually I just wanted to see how Lu Hao would deal with it.

"Liu Mu went south to the Central Plains in the name of avenging his son, but in fact he wanted to compete in the Central Plains and aspire to the throne of emperor!"

Lu Hao said lightly.

"what?"

The other adults were shocked.

"To be honest, Liu Mu used to be the emperor's confidant. However, since the emperor fell into a coma, Liu Mu has no one to suppress him. Therefore, his purpose of going south is not just to avenge his son." Lu Hao said solemnly. explained.

"Liu Mu has an army of 50. Once he goes south, there will be almost no army in the north that can compete with him. The imperial capital will be in danger!"

Dugu Feng said worriedly.

"Therefore, the original intention is to let Chen Lin contain Liu Mu. As long as it can be delayed for three months, the original intention will be able to deal with him!"

Lu Hao can only place his hopes on the new army now.

However, it takes more than a few months to train an army.

Besides, Peng Weiqiang, Minister of Industry, also needs to expand the production capacity of steel, as well as increase the production of gunpowder, oil reserves and the manufacturing of various weapons.

For thermal weapons, if there is no strong follow-up productivity guarantee, after one battle, there will be no need to fight later.

"The Prime Minister is right. My father's injury will definitely require three months of rest. Once my father's injury is healed, we will have an army of 30 and can compete with Liu Mu."

Dugu Feng thought that Lu Hao had pinned his hopes on his father, Dugu Shenyong, that's why he said this.

If there is anyone who can compete with Liu Mu in today's world, apart from Chen Lin, I am afraid that the only one is this Zhongyong Marquis.

"Master Dugu, please take good care of Lord Marquis, he is the hope of our empire now!"

Xu Liting, the official minister, sighed.

He was put in by Lu Hao due to Dugu Yi, so he naturally regarded the Dugu family as his masters.

Mr. Xu is still quite capable. Since taking office, he has introduced a series of plans for integrity and self-discipline of officials, which have improved the imperial administration.

Among the six ministers, only Mr. Peng Weiqiang, who was in charge of the Ministry of Industry, remained silent.

He was a skilled craftsman, but he didn't know much about being an official. Lu Hao brought him up mainly to build a new army.

After all, the logistics of guns and ammunition still requires Master Peng to go all out.

Lu Hao thought about finding a powerful person to be his deputy so that he could be free to make guns and ammunition.

"Although the truth requires Chen Lin to help us hold off Liu Mu, we cannot offend Liu Mu directly, lest he target us."

Lu Hao's eyes were like torches, shining with the light of wisdom.

"Prime Minister, how should we reply to these two people?"

Zhang Zhongwei asked.

"The Military Aircraft Department responded to Liu Mu and said that the Criminal Department is investigating Liu Yi's death and has clues. The Military Aircraft Department will inform Liu Mu of the latest progress."

"In addition, adding the imperial criminal law, warning him not to attack Chen Lin without evidence, and ordering him to withdraw from Hangu Pass, stabilizing the overall situation in the north is the top priority!"

Lu Hao said in a deep voice.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, doesn't this directly offend Liu Mu?"

Xu Liting said puzzledly.

"will not!"

Lu Hao slowly shook his head, looked at Wu Qingyu, and added: "Master Wu, write another secret letter and tell him that we allow him to attack Chen Lin. It is best to destroy Chen Lin, but we must restrain the army and cannot Disturbing people.”

"What does the Prime Minister mean to openly condemn Liu Mu, but secretly support him in attacking Chen Lin? Kill two birds with one stone!"

Wu Qingyu understood immediately.

(End of this chapter)