Governor please stay

Chapter 371: Martial Artists, Wendou Experts

Recently, there has been a "rumour" in Jiankang City, saying that Liu Yishou, who is in charge of Lianghuai, seems to have the heart of disobedience, and colluded with the vassal king to plot rebellion!

Although similar news spread to the streets and alleys, it did not cause any waves.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, you will know that there is a big problem here, and the problem does not lie with Liu Yishou!

Because Liu Yishou is already Xiao Yan's son-in-law, wouldn't it be good to be a son-in-law safely? Why bother to collude with the vassal king to rebel?
If he wants to rebel, he will become the emperor himself. Can the vassal king give him more?To what extent?Let Liu Yishou sit on the dragon chair under his buttocks?
Thinking about it, I feel that there are many unreasonable places here.

This rumor did not produce any effect, but the other rumor had its nose and eyes, which made people look sideways.

Since early summer, there have been rumors in Jiankang City that Linchuan King Xiao Zhengde was extremely dissatisfied with Xiao Yanli's crown prince, and under new and old grudges, planned to poison the emperor, all the officials and the clan on this year's emperor's birthday. The soldiers and horses from the outer town seized Jiankang and changed the dynasty!
If it is nonsense to say that Liu Yishou is going to rebel now, then this rumor is very real and very operable.

As long as they hear the words Xiao Zhengde, passers-by will smile knowingly at this rumor, Xiao Zhengde, what can't be done?
If we look at these two rumors together, it means that Xiao Zhengde will poison the emperor and all the officials at the emperor's birthday banquet, and then let Liu Yishou bring elite soldiers from the two Huaihe Rivers into Jiankang to support Xiao Zhengde's ascension to the throne as the new emperor!
It seems, it seems, maybe, maybe, there is so much meaning!

Leaving aside who Liu Yishou is, Xiao Zhengde defected to the Northern Wei Dynasty before, and he has many criminal records and bad records.To be honest, Xiao Zhengde was indeed capable of poisoning Xiao Yan's birthday party.

It was about the safety of the emperor, so Zhu Yi didn't dare to be careless, so he quickly sent spies to the counties in the Lianghuai and Huaihe Rivers to investigate, and found that Liu Yishou's men seemed to be busy harvesting the crops in the fields, and there was no sign of gathering to prepare for an attack.

Zhu Yi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.Liu Yishou holds a powerful army in his hands, and he himself is also very good at strategizing and fighting.If this guy colludes with Xiao Zhengde, he will really be able to overthrow Jiankang's court.Of course, destruction can be done, and it is not difficult to die after getting too addicted, but the change of dynasty is still a little bit interesting.

The suspicion of collusion between Liu Yishou and Xiao Zhengde was ruled out, but it is still uncertain whether Xiao Zhengde planned to do something at the birthday banquet, such as secretly poisoning.

After all, rumors are just rumors.Either Xiao Zhengde wanted to cause trouble, or someone thought Liu Yishou and Xiao Zhengde were in the way and wanted to transfer them away.In short, the former prince Xiao Tong died, and the current prince Xiao Gang's unconvincing troubles are slowly fermenting.

The longer Xiao Yan stays in power, the more obvious and unscrupulous this kind of infighting within the clan will become.What will happen in the end, no one can say.

At the moment when rumors were flying in Jiankang City, Xiao Yan was worshiping the Buddha in Tongtai Temple. He is now in the state of "monk", waiting for the officials to pay to redeem him.But this time, because the amount requested was too large, and the previous two meals were too ugly, those who paid the money hadn't gotten back the money they sent out.

Therefore, this batch of "sale money" has not been collected yet, and Xiao Yan has to continue to be a monk in Tongtai Temple.

On this day, Zhu Yi came to Xiao Yan to report state affairs again, and the location was still Tongtai Temple on Jiming Mountain, not the palace in Taicheng.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Liu, with Princess Great Wall and her party, has come directly from Shouyang to Jiankang, with only a hundred guards around."

Zhu Yi said cautiously, no matter how careful you are about matters related to Liu Yishou, you can't be too careful, after all, that old man is too good at being a monster.

"What others said before, that my son-in-law is going to rebel, do you think this looks like rebellion?"

Xiao Yan asked Zhu Yi with a smile, and said that he seemed a little dissatisfied with Zhu Yi for not taking measures to stop the rumors in Jiankang City.

After all, why Liu Yishou didn't say anything first, Xiao Zhengde will always be a scar in Xiao Yan's heart, no matter how mischievous Xiao Zhengde is, Xiao Yan will choose to forgive him.

"This minister also deeply believes that Concubine Liu is honest and has made great military achievements. The reason why the rumors spread is to find out who is behind the scenes."

Zhu Yi said calmly.

This time it was Liu Yishou who obediently came to Jiankang, and those rumors slandering him for treason were self-defeating, so Xiao Yan spoke for him.

But if Liu Yishou didn't come this time, Xiao Yan might have another excuse.Zhu Yi felt that the older Xiao Yan was, the harder it was to serve him.

"Then you found out who was making trouble behind it?"

While counting the beads, Xiao Yan asked nonchalantly, his tone already a little blunt.

"Return to Your Majesty, I haven't found it."

Zhu Yi folded his sleeves and saluted and said.

In fact, he didn't investigate much at all, because no matter who he found out about this kind of thing, it would be a big and disgusting matter for Xiao Yan.The key is that Xiao Yan's face will be very unsightly after being exposed!
Who would be the ones who slandered Xiao Zhengde and Liu Yishou?Among Xiao Yan's eight sons, apart from the late ex-prince Xiao Tong and Xiao Ji who had already gone to Sichuan and was probably too busy there to know his day, the other six sons were extremely suspicious.

Especially Xiao Lun, who is treacherous, Xiao Yi, who has many talents under his command, and Xiao Xu, who has no brains, are all suspected of committing crimes.Especially Xiao Yi, who has many capable people under his command, and his ability to commit crimes is the strongest.

Prince Xiao Gang's suspicion is slightly less, but it cannot be completely ruled out.

As for other non-clan members, they have no motive for committing crimes at all, so it doesn't matter if they don't investigate.

You revealed that Xiao Yan's son was going to deal with Xiao Yan's nephew and son-in-law. Would Xiao Yan, who loves face, be very happy?
No matter whether the rumors are true or not, Xiao Yan will be very embarrassed, it is best to play down this matter.

Zhu Yi, who is well versed in the bad roots of human nature, naturally wouldn't say that he found something, let alone that he didn't investigate at all.

"Well, that's fine. There's no need to pursue this matter. The preparations for the birthday banquet will continue, and everything will be as usual."

Xiao Yan was noncommittal, nodded slightly and said.

"Don't you need to transfer Dudu Chen (Chen Qingzhi) to Taicheng? After all, Yang Kan is from the north..." Zhu Yi asked hesitantly.

"No need."

Xiao Yan only said three words, but also did not explain.

After hesitating again and again, Zhu Yi still took out a letter from his cuff, handed it to Xiao Yan and said, "Liu Concubine recently wrote a letter to the imperial court, saying that the central government affairs are heavy and affect the emperor's worship of the Buddha. It is better to set up a cabinet, with five cabinet ministers, who usually take care of it." In one pool, important matters are gathered together to draw up votes and make decisions.

Does Your Majesty think that the ministers should be called to discuss this matter? "

If possible, Zhu Yi would rather never hand over this letter to Xiao Yan. If that cabinet is established, it will greatly weaken his authority.But this matter cannot be concealed, Liu Yishou can also write a "letter from home" to Xiao Yan in his own name, and he can also achieve his goal at that time.

Xiao Yan opened the letter and glanced at it, then nodded and said: "This strategy is very good, please come out with a detailed rule, and try the effect first."

There was neither sadness nor joy on his face, and he seemed to have no expression.But Zhu Yi knew in his heart that Liu Yishou had calculated Xiao Yan's thoughts, and knew that Xiao Yan would never object to this matter.

With the establishment of the cabinet, it was Zhu Yi who lost his authority. For Xiao Yan, this move was a trump card to check and balance Zhu Yi, and he had no reason not to use it.

Even if it is a step back, the cabinet is useless, so it is good to use it as a false post to reward officials.

How could Xiao Yan object to this kind of benefit without cost?Which emperor doesn't like a group of civil servants arguing in full swing?

Liu Yishou's trick was really vicious. He passed the knife to Xiao Yan and made a good relationship with the courtiers. He was the only one who offended Zhu Yi.

"Liu's concubine has made meritorious contributions and should be rewarded. You can figure out the specifics."

Xiao Yan reminded Zhu Yi as if thinking of something.

"Weichen will do it now."

Zhu Yi bowed deeply to Xiao Yan and exited the Great Buddha Pavilion.

After Zhu Yi left, Xiao Yan showed a desolate look on his face, quite disappointed.

This time Xiao Zhengde was attacked by slander, it was the concentrated explosion of dissatisfaction among his sons!

Xiao Zhengde was the one who openly clamored and questioned Xiao Yan, an old man, why he didn't abdicate and let the virtuous.But Xiao Yan's sons, although they didn't say it, why didn't they think so in their hearts?
If you are so good, it is a thunderbolt.This is probably the true portrayal of Xiao Yan's princes' hearts.

This time it's just throwing stones to ask the way, the real power is yet to come!

"After sweeping half of the country, I can't sweep the dirt in the house, alas!"

Xiao Yan sighed, a bit regretful that he made Xiao Gang the crown prince. He wondered whether he should abolish the crown prince and install Xiao Tong's descendants, or simply make Xiao Ji the crown prince.

……

Hou Yuan relied on his own strength to block Gao Aocao's partial division to the east of Pingtan City, and he was extremely proud.

However, Er Zhurong didn't seem to see his achievements, and there was no reward, and he didn't even send someone to express condolences.

This can't help but remind Hou Yuan of something, and he feels very dissatisfied.

Ever since Yuan Ziyou's death, Erzhu Rong has been on guard against the generals of the Feierzhu clan, for fear that they would seek refuge with Gao Huan.Among them, Hou Yuan was the first to bear the brunt.

Judging by seniority, it is very appropriate for Hou Yuan to be appointed governor of Jinzhou. However, Murong Shaozong is guarding Jinyang, and Yuantian Mu is guarding Huguan City. Hou Yuan has nothing to do with it!

Hou Yuan was not a good man and a believer in the first place, and he was also greedy for merit and money.So Er Zhurong refused to reward him, so Hou Yuan wrote to Er Zhurong to show off his achievements.

In the last reply letter he got, Er Zhurong coldly asked him to guard Pingtan City and retreat back to Jinyang if necessary.

All in all, it looks like business.

As for the rewards after defeating Gao Huan, I didn't mention it at all!
Hou Yuan was trembling with anger, but didn't know what to do.

On this day, the soldiers quietly came to report that Gao Huan's subordinate Liu Gui had come to Pingtan City alone with two altars of gold leaves, and was already waiting in the courtyard where Hou Yuan lived, asking him what to do with him.

Hou Yuan was overjoyed in his heart, but on the surface he said calmly to the soldiers: "Lead the way."

Back in the small courtyard where he lived, Hou Yuan saw the burly Liu Gui in commoner clothes bowing to him.

After retreating from the crowd, Hou Yuan asked in a deep voice, "You and I know each other well. You were also under Er Zhurong's command back then. The two armies are fighting today. What did you come to Pingtan City for?"

We all know each other, so if you talk big like that in the drama, then there is no need to go on.

Liu Gui was a straightforward person, pointing to the two altars of gold leaves placed in the corner of the courtyard, he said to Hou Yuan: "King Gao admires General Hou very much, and it doesn't mean that it's a respect."

Liu Gui didn't say that he understood too much, but he understood many things, and it was meaningless to argue.

"Gao Wang wants to buy my life?"

Hou Yuan asked displeased.

Liu Gui shook his head and said: "No, no. If General Hou abandons the dark side and turns to the bright side, he will be the prefect of Bingzhou, prefect of Jinyang, and the post of Daxingtai is waiting for General Hou."

Gao Huan actually offered such a high price!
Hou Yuan was taken aback, and seemed to be blinded by Gao Huan's big handwriting.

He collected himself and asked, "Is this true?"

"There is an appointment document from the imperial court as evidence."

Liu Gui handed the letter of appointment brought from Yecheng to Hou Yuan and said, "The name is left blank. Whoever fills in the name will be the governor of Bingzhou."

Hou Yuan took the letter of appointment and looked at it, and it really said that XX was appointed as governor of Bingzhou and prefect of Jinyang, and the column for the name was left blank.

Unexpectedly, what he dreamed of was easily available, and Hou Yuan's breathing became a little heavy for a while, obviously he was very tempted.

Fortunately, he still retains basic reason and vigilance.Being polite to others, and being a high-ranking official with a generous salary, it is obvious that if you want to get those, you can't just open a city gate.

"What is Gao Wang going to do next?"

Hou Yuan asked calmly.

"General Hou, please turn against me and think of it as a pioneer. As long as Jinyang is captured, King Gao will fulfill his promise!"

Now Hou Yuan understood.

Now his role is to act as a barrier to protect Jinyang's flanks.Once he defected, the battle situation in Jinyang would deteriorate sharply, and it was expected that Er Zhurong's forces would retreat back to Bei Xiurong.

Therefore, only by defeating Er Zhurong can Gao Huan cash in the empty check he promised verbally.

This can also be seen as Hou Yuan's own efforts to defeat Jinyang, so that Gao Huan can spit out Jinyang.If Hou Yuan didn't work hard, then Gao Huan's promise would be nothing more than a flower in the mirror, a moon in the water.

Sure enough, such a favorable condition was not ready-made at all, and it could only be fulfilled after Gao Huan completely defeated Er Zhurong.

For a while, Hou Yuan fell into hesitation, very tempted but afraid that the bamboo basket would be empty in the end.

"Gao Wang's promise is really embarrassing for me!"

Hou Yuan said with emotion.

Seeing that the other party seemed to be moved, Liu Gui persuaded: "A good man, a good bird, chooses a tree to live in. You also know Gao Wang's character, which is not comparable to Er Zhurong's generation. That's all for now."

Seeing Liu Gui's sincerity, Hou Yuan nodded slightly, noncommittal.

He thought for a long time, and said to Liu Gui: "I will give King Gao an answer within three days. How about asking Mr. Liu to stay in Pingtan City for three days?"

Liu Gui bowed deeply to Hou Yuan without saying a word.

　The code words on the mobile phone are hard to describe.Let's all vote to comfort me, the computer is probably useless.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)