When the governor sends a chief of staff, anyone with a discerning eye will understand at a glance that this is equivalent to the governor personally intervening. Under normal circumstances, who would dare not buy it?!

Of course he didn't know that Chen Tianhua already knew the information about the governor himself and his personal participation in planning the beheading operation.

In Chen Tianhua's eyes, the current governor no longer has the authority and etiquette of a second-ranking official in the imperial court.

Nie Jiugui is fifty-one this year. His pampered life has made his body a little fatter, and his belly has become bulging.

He is a strong man, and as the leader of the province's military and political affairs, he naturally develops an air of calmness and self-restraint in his appearance and speech.

His neatly trimmed beard made him look very dignified. When he heard the chief of staff's words, his thick eyebrows were raised. He still couldn't believe it.

Thinking of Chen Tianhua, a fourth-rank official of the Ministry of Industry, he was young. If he hadn't relied on his father-in-law, the new Zhejiang Admiral Li Cunzhi, and the immortal Zhang Xiangshuai, he would have been killed a year ago.

Unexpectedly, he even semi-openly resisted the governor's Yamen's mediation. Was he planning to rebel?

"According to reports from our informant in Meishan Town, Changxing, the local garrison carried out a frantic arrest of members of the Gong family in Huaikan Town, as well as people from Hongmen Zhongyi Hall, a total of more than fifty people.

All were beheaded."

Another aide next to Nie Jiugui reported.

Nie Jiugui sneered and raised his head, "This is obviously a lawless act by the New Army. Is anyone going to break up in advance?"

The person he was referring to was of course the new admiral Li Cunzhi.

"Sir, the New Army has been conducting spring training in various places where it is stationed. According to insider reports, Li Cunzhi openly clamored to expand the army from 8,000 to more than 12,000 at the recent high-level military meeting.

people."

"It is said that all the military expenditures of the New Army now come from the Meiguang Autonomous Region under the jurisdiction of Chen Tianhua. Within it, the Yaojin and Niutoushan mining areas are being excavated at the same time, as well as the building materials factory, iron foundry, marble factory, and are also planning to build a power generation plant.

factories, established large-scale horse ranches, etc., and it is said that water conservancy projects, wasteland reclamation, etc. are also being built.”

A staff member next to him reported to Nie Jiugui like a treasure trove. He looked at the governor's eyebrows and frowned more and more as he listened. He was so frightened that he did not dare to say more.

Xiao Xuan raised her head, glanced at Nie Jiugui, and added carefully:

"According to reports from internal informants, Chen Tianhua and his gang are continuing to develop deeper into the Guangde Mountains. At present, the Meiguang Autonomous Region does not have a specific boundary. According to the judgment of the official, this person is likely to include the entire northwest of Guangde into the territory of the autonomous region.

."

"Damn it!"

After hearing this, Nie Jiugui was furious and threw the valuable blue and white porcelain tea bowl in his hand, "Chen's son, his eyesight is beyond control and he is daring."

"Sir, since Marshal Duan will be appointed as the Governor of Liangjiang, we can unite with the Xuancheng government office to put pressure on Guangde and prohibit Chen Tianhua from infiltrating into Guangde territory."

"Underground coal should also restrict their expansion and not allow new mines to be opened," the staff added.

"Commander Duan of Xuancheng Prefecture, Anhui Province."

Nie Jiugui was stunned and immediately said: "Immediately make arrangements for me. I will go to Jiangning Mansion soon and prepare a generous gift. I am going to pay homage to Lord Duanfang..." Nie Jiugui frowned and ordered.

"As commanded..."

"In addition, send more people to pay close attention to all the movements of the Meiguang Autonomous Region and Chen Tianhua himself, and report any changes in time." Nie Jiugui added.

"As ordered, I will make arrangements right away." The staff member bowed and then withdrew.

Xiao Xuan further said:

"Sir, the main source of income for Li Cunzhi's New Army is the Meiguang Autonomous Region. He and Chen Tianhua are not only son-in-law, but also interdependent allies. If your Excellency wants to gain military power in Zhejiang Province, you can only try to cut off the New Army's economy.

lifeline."

Nie Jiugui couldn't stop nodding his head in agreement, and said with a solemn expression:

"Mr. Xiao, he recently managed to get in touch with Jin Tianlong from the Taihu Gang and ordered him to join forces with Jianghu gangs and horse bandits in the Meiguang area to try to destroy the railways, power plants, coal mines, etc. in the Meiguang Autonomous Region. We must not let that side

economic development to serve as a treasury for Li Cunzhi’s new army, otherwise there will be endless troubles.”

"Understood, sir." Xiao Xuan nodded.

"Please sit down, Mr. Xiao, we have to have an effective plan." Nie Jiugui thought for a moment, then faced Xiao Xuan again and said, "Mr. Xiao, do you have a preliminary plan in mind?"

Xiao Xuan stood up again out of habit, walked a few steps in the lobby, and said slowly and softly:

"Your Majesty, as you said, if you want to gain final control over the New Army in the future, you must cut off Li Cunzhi's financial resources, so that he has to move closer to you. As for the economic construction of the Meiguang Autonomous Region, in addition to mobilizing all the rivers and lakes

The gang, Chen Tianhua’s enemies are wreaking havoc on the outside, and we have to instigate rebellion within it. I believe that the autonomous region cannot be monolithic. As long as the adults offer conditions, I will not believe it. Who wouldn’t be jealous of high-ranking officials and their generous salaries?”

"The vast majority of Chen Tianhua's officials, especially the senior military officers, are immigrants. Many of their family members are still in other places. Let's investigate them one by one, follow the diagrams, subjugate their family members first, and then let these family members and relatives do their work.

Work."

Xiao Xuan deserves to be the chief of staff, and his vicious plan is very lethal.

Nie Jiugui's eyes lit up and he muttered: "Mr. Xiao's words are reasonable. I agree with this rebellion plan. Mr. Xiao will be responsible for this matter and I will fully support all funds."

"Thank you for your trust, sir." Xiao Xuan bowed her hands, then grinned slightly and said:

"Sir, I have noticed this a long time ago and have some basic goals and ideas. With your consent, I can go ahead and do it."

Carrying out systematic instigation work requires a lot of manpower and money. The whereabouts of a lot of money cannot be publicly verified, and there will be many tricks in the process.

Xiao Xuan is a money-grubbing person. He likes women and needs a lot of money to support him. Controlling the system and instigating rebellion is a good job for him.

After hearing this, Nie Jiugui further encouraged:

"That's great, Mr. Xiao. I didn't expect that you could take precautions. Please handle this matter boldly. Try to send someone to see these relatives who need to instigate rebellion first, and tell them to tighten their teeth. Naturally, I can't treat him badly. As long as

If they work hard, they will be rewarded with high official positions, wealth and wealth waiting for them."

"I understand, sir!" Xiao Xuan beamed with joy and bowed her hands.

Nie Jiugui suddenly thought of something and asked in a deep voice: "I remember that in the past, the boss of the Gong family in Huaikan Town sent someone to deliver a banknote. In addition to the boss of the Gong family who came in person, it seemed that there was a loyal person beside him.
Chapter completed!