He still looked like a well-versed third-year-old. He first exchanged greetings, then gave up his seat, and then served tea.
After sitting down, the two began to discuss matters.
Qi Yu first elaborated on Annan's dispatch of troops, and then asked: "You said there has been no movement in Luzon for so long? Is it possible that his king really intends to resist with an egg against a stone?"
"How can this be?"
In response to this argument, Duan Zicheng shook his head decisively and said: "Actually, this is not the case. The King of Luzon had already responded. In terms of time, it was earlier than Annan."
Qi Yu asked curiously: "Oh? Is there such a thing?"
"Yes!" Duan Zicheng straightened his face and said solemnly: "According to the feedback from the knights I sent out to secretly protect the King of Luzon, this king is currently in our Yangcheng Mansion in Guangdong."
What?
Did he go to Yangcheng?
oh……
Understood!
Let's put it this way, his intention to go to Yangcheng was very straightforward. His purpose was to bypass himself and directly ask the Guangdong Provincial Government for help in order to seek military intervention from Dafeng.
You should know that the plan to annex Luzon was proposed unilaterally by Qiongzhou, and the provincial government did not participate in it. It is estimated that the King of Luzon also saw this and went to talk to the provincial government.
In this way, he cleverly avoided the persecution from Qiongzhou and leaned towards the provincial government with relatively "moderate" ideas.
It has to be said that King Luzon’s idea is very unique. Although it seems a bit eccentric, it is pragmatic and effective. At least it is feasible in theory.
Yes, only in theory.
As for whether the provincial government will agree, there is still a big question mark.
In any case, King Luzon is a smart man who knows how to adapt.
However, there was someone smarter than him and one step ahead of him.
This person is none other than Duan Zicheng.
Just listen to him say: "Master Qi, do you still remember that when I was on a mission to Luzon, I made a special trip to Yangcheng Mansion. After staying there for a while, I transferred to Luzon."
"Oh, I have some impressions..." Qi Yu nodded and added: "I remember at that time, you said you were going to visit Governor Lu to reminisce about old times. Besides, you didn't say much else."
Duan Zicheng smiled and said: "Your Excellency, you have a good memory. In fact, as early as that time, I had already guessed that the King of Luzon would bypass Qiongzhou to seek help from the provincial government. In this case, it is better for me to take advantage of him first.
The road to survival is blocked in advance.”
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Qi Yu laughed and praised: "Sir, he made plans in advance, prepared for a rainy day, and his far-sightedness is really admirable!" After sighing, he sighed: "It is not difficult to see from this that the personal relationship between you and Governor Lu is indeed very close.
If it were anyone else, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to see him."
When Duan Zicheng heard this, he smiled, sighed, and felt sad.
After a while, he said self-deprecatingly: "To be honest with Mr. Qi, even when I was the second assistant, my relationship with Lu Boxuan was just a casual acquaintance, and there was no big friendship at all. Now that I am declining, and
And since I have no official position, I have no capital. The so-called reminiscing about the past is nothing more than self-indulgence to prevent myself from looking so ugly."
Oh, that's it.
But here comes the problem!
If it was just a casual acquaintance, for what reason did you Duan Zicheng persuade Lu Boxuan?
Yes, why should he believe you?
In this regard, Qi Yu did not hide it, but directly asked the questions in his heart. Duan Zicheng was also calm and directly explained the reason.
"Lu Boxuan is a typical inspirational official who rose from a small local official step by step. As early as the period of Emperor Taizong, he sat in the high position of governor. However, in the following years, his position has always been
He was promoted from place to place and has never been promoted further. But now, the golden opportunity in his life has come."
Qi Yu was startled and stunned, then asked: "What opportunity?"
Duan Zicheng lowered his voice and replied: "According to some of my close friends in the past, Lu Boxuan is very likely to be promoted to a high-level official by the imperial court during the performance review this year, and may even enter the cabinet.
Well, it is said that this is the meaning of my Holy Emperor."
Obtained from the holy family?
Haha, that's much more reliable. It can't be said to be a nail in the coffin, but it's roughly the same.
Seeing Qi Yu's sudden realization, Duan Zichengcai continued: "In this way, Lu Boxuan is faced with a very rare opportunity for promotion. All he has to do is wait there and wait until the situation is right. But if during this period, he
If you accidentally get involved in a war, it will be hard to say that you will be successful."
What does this mean?
If he participates in a war, personnel transfers will be forced to stop, because it has always been a taboo to change commanders before battle, and Lu Boxuan naturally knows this truth.
Why didn't Qi Yu think so?
It's just that their purposes are different.
After a pause, Duan Zicheng continued: "This is how I came to understand and advise Lu Boxuan to stay away from the dispute between Annan and Lu Song as much as possible. If he gets involved in it, it is likely to delay his bright future." Governor Lu
He is a smart man with great ambitions, and as soon as I spoke, he immediately understood."
Qi Yu nodded and said, "So, King Luzon's trip to Yangcheng is destined to be in vain?"
"Of course!" Duan Zicheng smiled and added: "According to the informant I sent out, Lu Boxuan used various reasons to shirk the responsibility and left the King of Luzon there to hang out."
The situation has become clear.
Regarding the dispute between Annan and Luzon, the provincial government will definitely pretend to be deaf and mute and adopt an attitude similar to "indifferent".
As it happens, this is exactly what I want most.
Through this incident, Qi Yu also gained a deeper understanding of Duan Zicheng: This person is not only good at using means, but also has foresight. No wonder he was able to manipulate himself in a cautious state at the beginning.
Its city is so deep that it cannot be built.
Back to business.
Qi Yu thought for a moment and smiled: "Haha, if the prediction is correct, the King of Luzon will come to our Qiongzhou soon to seek a retreat strategy."
Duan Zicheng nodded and replied: "What your Excellency said is absolutely true. Other than that, he has no choice."
really!
At the moment, Annan has already sent troops, and there is not much time left for the King of Luzon to think. If he is still indecisive and drags his feet, his family's nest will be in jeopardy.
This is a question of either choice.
Either he was tortured to death by Annan, or he surrendered to Qiongzhou. From the perspective of whichever was the lesser of two evils, the King of Luzon would definitely come back to Qiongzhou to ask for troops.
And, just in these two days.
Hey, Qi Yu really guessed this right.
Early the next morning, a government servant hurriedly came to report that the King of Luzon had come to Qiongzhou for a 'return visit' with generous gifts.