Volume 1 Covering the Sky with One Hand Chapter 60 Checks and Balances
"Sir, this spring has started, the city gates are open day and night, and there are everyone coming into the city." Lu Bupin looked for a seat and sat down, "Haha, there are so many people, and if you don't understand it, it's easy to cause trouble. Chong Chong
The city defenses both inside and outside the capital are controlled by the City West Forbidden Army. Even the "visitors" who guard the palace gates are from the City West Forbidden Army. The security of the city inside and outside the city is arranged by the City West Forbidden Army. This is probably not appropriate. After all, under the rule of Chongdu,
, the Jianghu people in Outer Jiucheng are like crucian carp crossing the river, countless in number. These Jianghu people have martial arts skills, and they form gangs in the four streets of Outer Jiucheng. If trouble occurs, the imperial army in the west of the city may not be able to suppress it. The punishment will be light in turn.
If you fail to remember things, if you make a serious mistake, you will lose the support of the people. Moreover, this is at the feet of the emperor, and you are the leader of the army. If you lose the support of the people, wouldn't it be a chill for the emperor?"
Tian Cangzhou rolled up his sleeves. His old arms were dark and strong, with several criss-crossing scars printed on them.
"Old ghost, there's something hidden in your words, and you're talking in a roundabout way. I understand you understand, so you came to me today to complain?" He held up the teapot and poured some into the teacup, and then took it.
He poured the cup on the ground and said, "What you do is a secret job. It's your specialty to go through the wind and holes to gather information. Don't you know that those four gangs already existed as early as Sheng Chongnian? There are rules on the surface.
It's official, but the rules of the rivers and lakes are what they themselves recognize. Murder is illegal, female sex is illegal, and sex and robbery are illegal. If these businesses can't be found out, I will admit it. But now I am in charge of the frontier fortress army. This
Chongdu's imperial army, huh, is no longer under my control."
Lu Bupin dusted off the dust on his sleeves.
"Secretly, the Forbidden Army recognizes people. Sikong's power is overwhelming, and it is human nature for villains to follow them when they see benefits." Lu Bupin looked at Tian Cangzhou and smiled, "But overtly, adults are still in control. If the tiger symbol is there, they still have to listen to adults.
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"They listen to me, but how much can they listen? There is a lot of money involved here, and now I only recognize Pang Boyi." Tian Cangzhou poured a cup of tea and pushed forward, "I heard that the Outer Nine Cities recently
The mad bull wants to plant a flag in the golden abacus’ territory and step on the gambler’s line at the east gate. Is that why you’re here?”
"Haha, I can't hide it from you, sir." Lu Bupin leaned over and picked up the teacup, then sat back, "It's all the kids below who are trying to save face for Mr. Chen, the right supervisor of Tingwei."
"The old official in the prison is an old man who was brought in by the previous head of the Chen family. Chen Qiusheng can win people over because of his ability. What does Chen Jinqiu have? This kid, everyone calls him the smiling tiger." Tian Cangzhou patted him.
Table, "Who is willing to obey the duplicitous master? Who dares to obey him?"
"Whether Chen Qiusheng comes back, he can only have the final say on whether the Chen family will be punished or jailed." Lu Bupin took a sip of tea, holding the tea cup and said, "I came here this time just to give you a suggestion.
Awake."
Tian Cangzhou held the tea cup between his fingers and finished drinking. He put the cup down and poured tea again, saying, "Tell me."
"If the secret rules of Outer Nine City are broken, Gaocheng will definitely use the signboard to talk about it." Lu Bupin spat out the tea, "If there is trouble in Outer Nine City, the officials will have to take care of it openly." Lu Bupin spat out the tea.
Putting the tea cup back on the desk, he was very close to Tian Cangzhou at the moment and said, "I hope that for the safety of the emperor, you will take the first step and make some adjustments to the imperial army in the west of the city."
Tian Cangzhou raised his eyes and looked at him for a long time, then asked calmly: "What is the adjustment method?"
"Right now, the Forbidden Army in the west of the city has 50,000 new troops training at the school grounds outside the city. The new recruits are mentally unstable and have not experienced war. They are all novices. If a fire breaks out in the outer nine cities, the manpower in the inner city may not be able to suppress it, but if they are mobilized
The new army is accompanying them, which may cause more chaos in the outer nine cities." Lu Bupin put the tea lid on the cup and said, "Your Majesty Taiwei is loyal to the country. All the imperial troops in the west of the city should be mobilized to the inner city, and the inner and outer cities of Chongdu should be closed at the same time.
After that, the chaos in the Outer Nine Cities will soon be resolved. Afterwards, Your Majesty will definitely sympathize with the lord's responsibility for being unable to support himself alone, and he will condemn the lax patrols of the Forbidden Army in the west of the city, which has led to civil disasters.
Hengsheng, I am asking you to take control of the Imperial Army and rectify military discipline."
The porcelain tea lid slides smoothly to cover the tea cup, making it a perfect fit.
Tian Cangzhou's face was calm. He placed the book in the middle of the desk and pressed it, grinning and looking at Lu Bupin.
"Old man, the old man's heart is old, and the fox's tail just can't be closed, can it?" Tian Cangzhou said jokingly, "Not to mention your armchair argument, it sounds like a ghost idea to eliminate harm for the people.
But I am an old man, and my brain is not stupid enough to be fooled by your few words.
Go north."
Lu Bupin's smile did not change and he said: "Why do you say such things to ordinary people?"
"The recruits from Yishui'er are practicing in the school field. It's true that they are good at it. It's also true that they are easy to cause trouble without having been on the battlefield." Tian Cangzhou's face gradually became serious and he said in a loud voice, "But the one who is in charge of the military training is the current second prince, King Qin!
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Lu Bupin's smile also faded, and he stared at Tian Cangzhou with a cold expression.
He said word for word: "So what?"
"How dare you touch the King of Qin." Tian Cangzhou also replied word for word, "How brave you are."
"The King of Qin is now in charge of the army." Lu Bupin straightened up and looked down at him coldly, "Chen Jinqiu accepted his invitation on the day he returned to the capital. Sir, he is already in charge of the army. It's not that I want to touch him, it's that he is too greedy.
Now. You have to know what the laws of the State of Zheng represent to the people and officials."
Tian Cangzhou looked at him, blue veins appeared on his forehead, and he pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.
Once he has mastered the army and Chen Jinqiu, law is the people and the army is power. If he can get both.
He is the new heaven.
"Chen Jinqiu is a golden nest, which is rare for everyone." Lu Bupin sneered, "but today's golden nest may be an iron knot tomorrow. The day before yesterday is not yesterday, and yesterday is not today. Sir, the present is not what it used to be.
Don’t you understand?”
Tian Cangzhou twitched his forehead and said, "What about you? What are you planning?"
"I just want one thing." Lu Bupin sat back calmly, "Balance."
"You want to use the loaches from the outer nine cities that can't be helped to block the heavenly gate of Chongdu?" Tian Cangzhou laughed disdainfully, "What a big joke!"
The leg rested gently on the knee of the other leg. Lu Bupin folded his hands on the quilt and said calmly: "Sir, I was also a loach back then. But now I am a loach in the pond of Chongdu.
Here, if you want wind, you will get wind, if you want rain, you will get rain."
"Lu Bupin! How presumptuous!" Tian Cangzhou stood up in anger, pointed at Lu Bupin and said, "Don't you think I can't cure you! You are the steward of Prince Zhen's palace, and you had a place in the exile team back then. Again.
If you dare to talk nonsense, I will make you a slave in Manhongguan for the rest of your life!"
"Then Sir!" Lu Bupin was sitting in danger, his voice suddenly raised, "Why did you save me back then!"
Tian Cangzhou said sharply: "You——"
"The world of Zheng Guo has been in chaos. The King of Qin has begun to conspire against others. He is in charge of the military power outside, but the queen is personally paving the way for him to pave the way for a bright future." Lu Bupin pointed upwards with his finger, "The path he takes is generally
Hit the sky!".z.br
Tian Cangzhou retorted sternly: "The King of Qin is a prince, and he is in charge of the army and serves in the military. This is to serve the founding emperor of the Zheng Kingdom and to share the worries and solve difficulties for His Majesty!"
"What about the eldest prince, Prince Jin?!" Lu Bupin retorted in a shocked voice, "He studied under Sikong Pang Boyi, and all the officials at the Chancellery looked up to him! In the court, he was already inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
The prince who oversees the country!"
Tian Cangzhou pointed at the deer and looked at it for a long time, then in anger he slapped his palm on the desk, making a loud "bang" sound!
Lu Bupin stood up and took a few steps closer and said: "Emperor Jingcheng is a lonely figure in the distance. He has not been to the court for many years. The situation is over. If there is no country, there will be no emperor! Now two kings are fighting for power and internal fighting has become a trend. How do you stand up?
?Which side do you want to stand on? The children born in the emperor's family will all grow up to be tigers and wolves with eagle eyes and wolf eyes!" He took another step closer and said indifferently, "Whoever you choose can't change the situation. Take away
The direct battle has begun from the moment they were born."
Tian Cangzhou's body was shaken, and he immediately sat down slumped while holding the table. The fatigue on his face showed, and his eyes were bloodshot, and he said: "Your Majesty is unwilling to give up power, but the power is already in their hands. I can't stop it.
They are brothers fighting each other, and they cannot save the court. I..."
"When two armies are fighting, the winner will be who has the courage to destroy the cauldron. As the saying goes, soldiers have deceitful ways." Lu Bupin said seriously, "Chen Jinqiu is an opportunity. As long as he can take charge of the prison, he can establish a stronghold in Chongdu.
The third tripod foot."
Tian Cangzhou looked at him tiredly and said, "How are you doing?"
Lu Bupin supported the table with both arms and looked at Tian Cangzhou calmly. He showed a kind smile and said: "You can't choose. Old friend, you saved my life, let me save you this time."
.The King of Jin and the King of Qin are competing for supremacy only today, but
In a few days, I will send you a new king."
Tian Cangzhou suddenly raised his head, his face full of shock and hesitation, and he asked: "The new king?"
"The Third Prince." Lu Bupin tapped the scroll on the table, "Prince Qi, Liu Xiuchen."
Lu Bupin pushed open the door under Tian Cangzhou's horrified look, and then was led out of the mansion by a servant, got on the carriage, and left.
Tian Cangzhou in the study was silent for a long time, staring at the books on the table in a daze. After a while, he suddenly smiled with the corners of his mouth pulled up. Gradually, he smiled more and more crazily.
He picked up the book while laughing maniacally and turned the pages roughly one after another. The pages bottomed out in the blink of an eye. Then he grabbed half of the book in each hand and yanked hard!
The clattering pages were flying all over the floor, and one of them was blown by the breeze coming in from the window. It passed by the red candle and lit it on fire. It fell to the ground and burned with flames.
The dark clouds drifted into the distance, and the moonlight shone in through the window, illuminating the three black writings that were gradually engulfed by the flames.
Recruitment order.
The long team took the waterway to Menzhou and successfully entered the Hongshan Horse Trail. Under the scorching afternoon sun, the new recruits, composed of the Forbidden Army in the west of the city, all showed signs of fatigue.
They had been walking for some time, and the towering Eagle Tower of Manhongguan loomed in front of them, and their destination was far away in front of them.
Cui Yingong rode his horse slowly in front, with a pair of wet boots hanging on the back of the horse. He had made them wet when he wanted to catch fish in the creek in the morning. Now he was holding the horse's belly with his bare feet.
"Sir, we're at Manhong Pass not far ahead." Cui Yingong smiled flatteringly, "Oh, in the seventh year of Zhongyong, my subordinates accidentally let the traitor escape. In these years, I didn't have the chance to meet the defender at Manhong Pass.
Chapter completed!