Handing a letter to Xu Wuyan who was sitting in front of him, Jiang Yingxue said: "Old man, Erlang's intention is very obvious. He does not want us to get involved in King Jing's affairs."

"Is Erlang so unfavorable to King Jing's plan?" Xu Wuyan sighed: "But the master seems to have some thoughts, and in my opinion, King Jing has no chance of success."

"It is indeed possible to succeed." Jiang Yingxue said: "But this possibility is not high. It is not worth getting ourselves into trouble for this low possibility. Erlang said, our official should be

He has been the emperor for decades. If he can be overthrown so easily, then he is not him. In fact, some clues can be seen from two months ago."

"What's the clue?"

"Zhang Cheng replaced Tao Dayong as the commander of the Japanese army!" Jiang Yingxue said: "Whether it is in terms of seniority or military exploits, this position should belong to Tao Dayong, but why did it fall to the young Zhang in the end?

On Cheng."

"Tao Dayong was born in the border army!" Xu Wuyan blurted out.

"Yes, one more thing is that Zhang Chao has always been the most trusted person by the official family." Jiang Yingxue analyzed: "When the official family was still the prince, Zhang Chao was the commander of the guards of the East Palace, and he has always been loyal to the official family.

Geng Geng. Only when Zhang Cheng is used to defend the palace city, the officials will be relieved. This also shows from another level how deep the official's prejudice against King Jing is. Old man, since the officials are already on guard, what do you think?

Is there any chance that Wang will succeed?"

"The combat effectiveness of the frontier army far exceeds that of the Fourth Army!" Xu Wuyan said: "This matter has been proven several times. Jiangdong's family and five thousand frontier troops took action in Bianliang. I am afraid that the Beijing army will not be able to do anything at all.

It can't be stopped. Moreover, King Jing himself is also an extremely clever general. There is no one in the capital who can compete with King Jing for a while."

"What if Zhang Chao suddenly appears in the capital?" Jiang Yingxue asked back: "Zhang Chao has been the commander of the Fourth Army for how many years. Without him, the Fourth Army is indeed leaderless, but what if he comes back?"

"Zhang Chao is in Hebei now, and he won't be able to escape for a while!" Xu Wuyan argued.

Jiang Yingxue shook her head, what do you mean you can't escape? At the most serious moment, even if the Liao army once again hits the city walls of Daming Mansion, Zhang Chao will still return to Bianliang to solve the internal problems first.

"One more thing." Jiang Yingxue said: "Erlang said that the combat effectiveness of the Fourth Army is not as bad as we thought. Whether it was the big brother's previous ten against one hundred, or this time the man named Wang Zhu led twenty-five

I personally defeated nearly a hundred Shangsijun. These two incidents made everyone think that the Shangsijun was really unable to hold up the wall. Erlang said, in fact, it was not the same thing."

"What could that be going on?" Xu Wuyan asked curiously.

"To put it simply, these battles are fought between small groups of troops. When one party is determined to die and has rich experience, victory is natural. But when thousands of large troops fight

"It's completely different with such a small-scale confrontation." Jiang Yingxue said: "Erlang said that ten frontier troops may be able to defeat a hundred Shangsijun, but a hundred frontiers may not be able to defeat a thousand Shangsijun."

, the larger this number, the lower the possibility of the frontier army winning. What's more, this is Bianliang after all, the home ground of the Upper Fourth Army. Once the frontier army fights, for the Upper Fourth Army, it is morally important to take the first

Once I have reached the highest point, plus I have the complex of defending my hometown, my hometown, my parents, my wife and my children, I’m afraid it will be different.”

"I understand. Jiangdong family, what are you going to do next?" Xu Wuyan asked.

"Bianliang has become the eye of the storm. It seems calm, but once it breaks out, those involved will definitely die without burial." Jiang Yingxue said: "Over the years, our power has been sinking among the people, and on the road of merchants,

Even if there is some force, to be honest, it is not on the stage. It is natural to do sneaky things, but it is not enough to compete on the chessboard in an open and honest manner."

"So Dalang went to the northwest, and Erlang went to Qianzhou?" Xu Wuyan said.

Jiang Yingxue smiled and said: "Now that the Guizhou Business Federation is booming, that large area of ​​land is gradually falling into Erlang's control. From now on, Erlang will have many weapons that he can use above his official reputation. But

All this will take time. So, we have to retreat."

"But the Xiao family?" Xu Wuyan glanced at Jiang Yingxue.

"The eldest brother is in the northwest and has established a strong influence. As long as the bachelor joins King Jing's camp without knowing it, the court will definitely turn a blind eye or close an eye!" Jiang Yingxue said: "But Erlang's intention is to let the bachelor

Hurry up and resign from the post of these three envoys, close the door, ignore the world, ignore world affairs, and get over this hurdle first."

"I'm afraid the bachelor will refuse!" Xu Wuyan said: "The bachelor still has high hopes for King Jing after all. He has always looked down upon the King of Chu, and he also looks down upon the weakness of the officials."

"If the bachelor refuses to listen, there is nothing we can do about it! We can't tie him up and leave!" Jiang Yingxue said helplessly: "Erlang has a letter for the bachelor. When the old man leaves, take it back with you!"

Xu Wuyan nodded: "When will you leave?"

"The retreat has begun!" Jiang Yingxue said: "In a month at most, all the important people and things under Tianxiang Pavilion will leave Bianliang. In Jiangnan and Qianzhou, we have prepared a resettlement place. These people will

Once you arrive, you can resume your old business."

"Are these workshops, shops, and real estate properties in Bianliang just abandoned?"

"Who said they gave up?" Jiang Yingxue said with a smile: "We all have property deeds for these, but they are just idle for the time being. When Bianliang calms down, we will naturally take them back. Even if the King of Chu becomes king by then,

If we defeat the emperor, will we succeed in destroying our industry? It would be better if King Jing comes to power."

"You are obviously not helping King Jing now, are you afraid that he will not recognize the old relationship?"

"A qualified emperor will forget something faster than anyone else when it's time to forget something!" Jiang Yingxue giggled: "This is what Erlang told me. When the time comes, Dalang will have the Western Army, and Erlang will have Qianzhou commerce."

The federation, whether it is an old official or a new official, the custodian will only see the good things about the Xiao family, but not the bad things about the Xiao family!"

When Xu Wuyan was about to leave, he saw Jiang Yingxue's personal bodyguard walking in from outside and whispering a few words. A slightly surprised look appeared on Jiang Yingxue's face.

"Old man, please leave through the side door, Princess Jing is here!" Jiang Yingxue said.

"Princess Jing?" Xu Wuyan was surprised.

"My place must be open for shopping. Normally, nobles come and go very frequently, especially ladies from high-ranking families, but this is the first time that Princess Jing comes to visit!" Jiang Yingxue said with a smile.

Xu Wuyan didn't say much, since Erlang had already made up his mind, Princess Jing's trip was destined to be in vain.

Jiang Yingxue personally welcomed Princess Jing into the backyard.

This was not the first time Jiang Yingxue met Princess Jing. She had also met her in the palace before. But at that time, she was just a small businessman who bought a county title with money. In the eyes of the nobles in the palace, she was just a small businesswoman.

I'm afraid she is no more noble than a palace maid. Naturally, Princess Jing will not deliberately try to win her over.

Perhaps Princess Jing must be regretting it now. Why didn't she make the effort to make friends with her at that time?

"The princess is here. This is a rare happy event for Tianxiang Pavilion. Madam, our Tianxiang Pavilion has made several new spices. I would like to invite you to taste them!" Jiang Yingxue said with a genuine smile.

Princess Jing looked at the smiling face in front of her. There was nothing wrong with it from head to toe. The rude businesswoman was filled with emotion.

When I met her before, there was always a trace of humility behind this person's calmness. This was an insurmountable gap caused by different origins and different statuses. No matter how rich she was, she was always worthless in the face of power.

Mention.

But looking at her today, she was completely different.

Behind the smile, there is a person who is neither humble nor arrogant, and puts himself on an equal footing.

Is it because you have a request today?

Princess Jing felt annoyed and angry in her heart.

But she was not a mortal after all, and she suppressed these unhappiness deep in her heart in the blink of an eye.

Yes, she came here to ask for help today.

"County Lord, you know I'm not here to buy any fragrant medicine!" Princess Jing waved her hand, interrupting Jiang Yingxue's words.

They are all old foxes for thousands of years, so they can no longer pretend to be innocent.

"I have met the county lord a few times in the past, but I don't know the true face of the county lord Lushan. What a neglect!" There was a slight sarcasm in Princess Jing's words.

"The princess is serious." Jiang Yingxue bowed slightly. "I wonder why the princess is here today?"

"Did you order the killing of Sun Guaizi and his son?" the princess asked.

"Yes!" Jiang Yingxue admitted straightforwardly without any hesitation. This was beyond Princess Jing's expectation. She originally thought that Jiang Yingxue would find countless excuses and excuses. "Betraitors, die. Sun Guaizi and his son.

, Han Zheng, who betrayed Erlang and even killed Erlang as a relative, cannot forgive his sin except death!"

Princess Jing was silent for a moment. She was finally embarrassed to say that Sun Guaizi had defected to Prince Jing.

King Jing went to poach one of his subordinates. It is really not honorable to say this.

Xiao Cheng has never regarded himself as a member of King Jing, but King Jing has always considered Xiao Yu and Xiao Ding to be his subordinates, so of course Xiao Cheng is also his subordinate.

This is a natural thing.

The world thinks so, even Xu Wuyan and Jiang Yingxue think so too.

Only Xiao Cheng didn't think so.

"My prince is planning a big thing. You killed Sun Guaizi and his son, which caused great damage to the prince's plan!" The princess said with sullenness in her tone, "I am here today because the prince wants to ask,

How can Xiao Erlang remedy this?"

Jiang Yingxue smiled and said: "Princess, all our people have withdrawn from the Sun Family Gang. Qin Min, oh, that He Sheng, has successfully taken over the entire Sun Family Gang, hasn't it? Although there was a small commotion, it did not affect the overall situation.

.As for the various affairs and financial planning of the Sun Family Gang?"

Jiang Yingxue clapped her hands, opened the side door, and two maids came in holding a box each, and placed the two boxes in front of Princess Jing.

"Princess, with these, Erlang has handed over all the assets of the Sun Family Gang, without leaving any trace behind." The smile on Jiang Yingxue's face did not change: "As for those people, I will keep those who are willing to keep them, and I will keep those who are not willing to keep them.

We will arrange another place to go.”

"Is Xiao Erlang just unwilling to help the prince?" The princess angrily said: "The strength controlled by your subordinates in Tianxiang Pavilion is far greater than that of the Sun family gang. Doesn't he know that everyone will be prosperous and everyone will suffer? If the prince does something bad, what will happen to the Xiao family?

Good? If the Xiao family is not good, then he, Xiao Erlang, can take care of himself?"

Jiang Yingxue bowed slightly: "Princess, this is Erlang's decision. As a subordinate, I have no choice but to obey. Because the betrayer will die!"

Looking at Jiang Yingxue's appearance, the princess couldn't help but shudder.

What kind of character is this Xiao Erlang?

"Princess, our Tianxiang Pavilion has decided to completely withdraw from Bianliang City." Jiang Yingxue said: "We will not reveal anything about the prince. This is our greatest goodwill."
To be continued...