In the meeting hall, several counselors gathered together. Chen Qing explained the situation to everyone. Guan Shigu slowly said: "Li Qiong is a traitor to the imperial court. This is an excuse for the imperial court to send troops. When he defected, he killed the Minister of War.
Lu Zhi, the military officer of the Dudu Mansion, had serious consequences, so there was no moral problem for the imperial court to send troops to attack him. I suggested that Li Qiong be transferred, and the imperial court lost its excuse."
Zhou Kuan shook his head and said: "Laoguan thought the court was too simple. Since it is an excuse, if we transfer Li Qiong away, the court will inevitably find another excuse, such as attacking Shandong Road. They will use Xuzhou when they arrive, and we will use it.
Not to borrow? It would be unethical not to borrow. If they borrow, they will definitely stay in Xuzhou and not leave. My attitude is very clear. Li Qiong cannot be transferred, so let Li Qiong guard Xuzhou. If the imperial army cannot attack for a long time, they will naturally withdraw.
Already."
Zhang Miao pondered for a while and said: "Old Zhou still thought too simply. The Jin Kingdom must be instigating the imperial court to send troops. The Jin Kingdom wants to use the imperial army to weaken us. If the imperial court's attack on Xuzhou is unfavorable, it is not ruled out that the Jin Kingdom's army will also
Participate in the war, what about us? We will definitely participate in the war, and the situation will be more complicated."
Chen Qing nodded secretly. He and Zhang Miao had the same idea. Chen Qing glanced at Zhao Kai, who had been silent, and said with a smile: "Counsellor Zhao, please say a few words!"
Zhao Kai nodded and said to everyone: "Actually, I still can't figure out why the imperial court wants to go to the north. What's the point of them trying to capture Xuzhou? They still want to attack Shandong Road. Of course, attacking Shandong Road is impossible. Then
Does it make sense to seize the four states of Xusu? After spending so much money and food, fighting for a yellow flood area, and carrying a heavy financial burden, the other party cannot be so stupid, so what are they doing? I think Hu Yun must take this
The problem is clarified.”
Chen Qingdao: "I will arrange for Hu Yun to investigate clearly. Everyone is right. Li Qiong is indeed just an excuse, but I do not intend to transfer Li Qiong. The reason why I put Li Qiong in Xuzhou is because Li Qiong cannot
Surrendering to the imperial court, he has no way out, including his subordinates, who can only defend Xuzhou City. As for us sending troops, if we have to give the imperial court a hard lesson to be honest, then this battle will be inevitable."
Just as he was talking, Chao Qing appeared at the door, holding an express letter. Chen Qing asked, "What's the emergency?"
"Your Highness, look at this, the urgent letter from Hu Yun that I just received."
Chao Qing handed a copy of the pigeon letter to Chen Qing. Chen Qing took the pigeon letter and looked at it, his face became solemn, he sighed lowly and said to everyone: "The two pieces of news from Hu Yun, the emperor
An edict has been issued to officially recognize Lin'an as the capital."
The recognition of Lin'an as the capital was already expected by everyone. Everyone knew that this news alone was not enough to make King Yong's expression become so solemn. The other one must be more important.
Chen Qing added: "Another news is about my family affairs. Former Prime Minister Lu Yihao died of illness!"
Back at home, Lu Xiu threw herself into her husband's arms and cried bitterly. She had received the news of her grandfather's death.
Chen Qing patted his wife on the back and whispered a few words of comfort to her.
"Husband, I want to go back with my second brother!"
Chen Qing smiled bitterly and said: "It's very risky for your second brother to go back. I'm worried that he won't be able to come back. After all, he is the Sima of the Military Department. If you go back, you will definitely be detained by the court. It's better to let your second brother go."
Brother, please go back on your behalf! We will build a tomb of clothes and hats in Jingzhao, and we can also go to worship in front of the tomb."
Of course Lu Xiu knew that it was difficult for her husband to be a husband, so she held back her grief and nodded: "I understand. I will ask my second brother to bring my grandfather's clothes and build a tomb of clothes and hats."
At this point, she couldn't help sobbing again. Chen Qing comforted her for a while, and then she followed Alian back to the house.
Chen Qing returned to his study and sat for a while. He now encountered a problem that was not easy to solve, that is, Lu Jiao, Wang Huan and other Jin Kingdom intelligence spies had been executed. Only one Lu Jiao was left.
After all, he is a descendant of the Lu family. Although the Lu family does not take kindly to this Lu Jiao, killing him will still create hidden dangers. Forget it, we can wait until Lu Datong comes to discuss this matter.
Two days later, Lu Datong rushed to Jingzhao. Although his son had been arrested for some time, no one informed Lu Datong. He had just learned that his son had been arrested.
Lu Datong came to Yongwang's Mansion in a hurry and asked to see the princess.
Lu Xiu really didn't want to see him, but thinking that her grandfather had just passed away, she had no choice but to endure her grief and meet Lu Datong.
Lu Xiu, wearing a plain skirt and a white flower on her head, came to the outer hall surrounded by a group of servant women and female guards.
Lu Datong, who was sitting in the hall waiting, saw Lu Xiu walking into the hall. He immediately rushed forward and asked, "Princess, do you know about Jiao'er's arrest?"
He came too close, and two female guards raised their swords to stop him. Lu Datong had to take two steps back angrily.
Lu Xiu felt really chilled. When he met, he didn't care about his grandfather's death and only thought about his son.
"Does the third grandfather know that my grandfather died of illness?"
Lu Datong nodded, "I heard about it. I'm going to go back to Lin'an, but before I go back to Lin'an, I have to resolve the issue of Jiao'er."
Lu Xiu suppressed his disgust and said: "Lv Jiao colluded with the spies of the Jin Kingdom and betrayed important information. If he is not dead, it is already King Yong's fault. How are you going to solve it?"
"It must be a misunderstanding. Jiao'er has always been a relatively simple man. He must have been taken advantage of without knowing it. I beg the princess to persuade King Yong to spare Jiao'er this time for the sake of his recently deceased brother!"
"Isn't it good to imprison him?"
Lu Xiu said calmly: "He caused trouble everywhere, and this time he actually colluded with the Jin Kingdom and committed a capital crime. If you don't kill him and imprison him, he can at least live in peace for a lifetime. If you release him again, do you think he can still live?"
how long?"
"no!"
Lu Datong said angrily: "He is my son. No matter what, I want to protect him. All I have to say is, for the sake of my dead grandfather, the princess will give him another chance."
Lu Xiu pondered for a moment and said: "Okay! I'll tell King Yong that I can't guarantee the outcome. I'll reply to you tomorrow morning. This is the last thing I do for you for the sake of my grandfather.
Don’t come to me again in the future!”
In the evening, Lu Xiu told her husband about Lu Datong.
Chen Qing nodded, "I know he will definitely come in the next two days. I didn't kill Lu Jiao. I was also considering a proper solution."
Lu Xiu whispered: "My grandfather also hated this Lu Qiao when he was alive. He once wrote a letter saying that if Lu Qiao commits any crime, he must be severely punished. We must not let this scum drag down the Lu family."
Chen Qing sighed slightly and said: "Your grandfather did tell me the same thing, but I can't do this. At least I have to be kind and righteous. In the case of Lu Qiao, I also have some responsibility. It was his first contact with me.
I knew it when I was a spy in the Jin Kingdom. If I had stopped him at that time, his crime would not have been serious, and he would not have fallen into deeper troubles like he did later."
"But he is a capital offender! I'm afraid my second grandfather won't agree if he is spared and told to the subordinates."
"I know! So I'm thinking of a compromise."
Chen Qing walked a few steps with his hands behind his back and said to Lu Xiu: "I have only one condition. Lu Datong wants me to pardon his son. He must resign and take his son away from my territory. As a relative, I can subsidize him one thousand taels."
Silver, but as King Yong, I will not give in anymore."
Lu Xiu also knew that this was the biggest concession her husband had ever made. She sighed and said, "I understand. Let him take his son to attend the funeral for his grandfather! Just stay in Lin'an and don't come back."
The next day, Lu Datong came to Prince Yong's Mansion again. Lu Xiu explained the conditions clearly to him. Lu Datong was silent and said for a moment: "Do you have to resign?"
Lu Xiu was very dissatisfied and said: "Lv Jiao has become a member of the Jin Kingdom's spies and provided a lot of top-secret information. All his associates were executed, but he is the only one who survived. No matter how he is dealt with, the third grandfather should take the blame and resign, let alone now
Let him go. Isn't this not tolerant enough? How can King Yong give in?"
By the end, Lu Xiu was already slightly angry. What does it mean to be greedy?
Lu Datong sighed, "Okay! I'll just resign. I'll take him back to Lin'an. After attending the funeral for my brother, I will go back to my hometown to settle down and never come back."
Lu Xiu waved his hand, and a maid came forward with a plate. Lu Xiu said calmly: "This is a deposit slip from Jingzhao Baoji Cabinet. There are two thousand taels of silver in it. It was given to you by King Yong and I.
Even in my hometown, I can be a rich man. Watch out for Lu Jiao and don't let him get into trouble again. No one can save him next time."
Lu Datong's face was a little ugly, "I can educate my son well and I don't need anyone else's guidance, but I still want to thank the princess for her generosity. Thank you very much!"
Lu Datong picked up the list and the jade pendant in the plate and left in a hurry. Lu Xiu looked at his retreating figure and couldn't help but shake her head. Lu Datong didn't wake up at all. There was a vague feeling in her heart that Lu Xiu might want to continue.
Something happened.
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[I went out to eat with my family today, so I can only update two times. I will resume three updates tomorrow. Sorry! Sorry!]