"I met a scout on the road and he said he wanted to follow me and perform meritorious service."
He Lianrong understood, "Ning Xing needs a son who is flawless, brave and fearless. I am thinking of waiting for him to come back and order him to kill the disobedient tribes. This is not bad."
Kanazawa sat down and said, "That person will turn his gratitude into a recommendation. Later, the emperor's uncle will definitely have a great improvement in his impression of the prince."
"Actually, I don't like this kind of trickery." He Lianrong smiled bitterly, "Back then, I felt that it was enough to do my job well, and the superior officials would naturally distinguish rewards and punishments.
Only after I was so confused did I realize that Shangguan is also a human being, and he also likes to be flattered, likes to collect money, and likes beautiful women... If you don't work hard or please Shangguan, why should Shangguan help you?"
Kanazawa smiled and said: "This is also a first-class tempering. This is what is meant by smoothing one's temperament. This person still wants to show his kindness, so I thought that after he returns, I will continue to ask him to strangle those tribes. It would be more polite.
People are not weird!"
He Lianrong said calmly: "Actually, Jin Xiangren's here is just the icing on the cake. That person is useful, but he is only useful."
Kanazawa's heart trembled, "Does the commander have any other ideas?"
He Lianrong nodded, "After the Emperor's uncle went to Ningxing, before he took office, I sent someone to send some food to his place of confinement."
Kanazawa couldn't help but be ecstatic, and then felt a chill in his heart, thinking that Shijun had never told me about this.
But the more he didn't say anything, the more it showed that He Lianrong's methods and the city were unpredictable, which was a good thing.
"Has the envoy ever been in contact with the Emperor's uncle?"
"We have been in contact. Last time, the Emperor's uncle asked me to send someone to Fengzhou to bring back some ore. I got the name from Fengzhou."
He Lianrong looked at him, "Understood?"
The prince and the emperor's uncle have been in contact, but kept it secret. This cautiousness and scheming... Kanazawa understood, "The emperor's uncle was suspected at the beginning, so he left a backup plan for himself."
"There are no iron mines in Tanzhou. If Ning Xing turns against him, it won't matter if he loses money and food, but if he loses the iron tools, he will die!"
Kanazawa nodded, "Have those ores arrived?"
"In the next few days, you will be there to take care of me. Be careful not to let others think of the Emperor's uncle. Otherwise, it will be self-defeating."
"I know." Kanazawa said with some joy, "I have established a relationship with the emperor's uncle. Forgive me, I will be a minister of the dragon from now on!"
Conglong, it has always been the sooner the better.
After ascending to the throne, the emperor would reward his merits, and the elderly would be the richest.
He Lianrong said calmly: "I just want to show my ambition!"
But, who isn’t?
After all, those who are officials only for money are only a minority.
Can't we work for officials and seek wealth at the same time?
Using one thing for two purposes is the highest state of being an official!
…
The third day.
"Your Majesty!"
He Lianrong, who was sitting on the board of directors, raised his head.
"What's the matter?"
The visitor said: "A few sergeants came outside, looking very embarrassed. They said they had been robbed."
He Lianrong's body shook a little, and he covered his forehead and said, "Call me."
A sergeant was brought in and looked in a miserable state. His armor was missing and his clothes were in tatters.
The sergeant knelt down and howled.
"Your Majesty, the ore is gone."
"Speak clearly." He Lianrong felt his heart beating rapidly.
"We were transporting ore all the way back, and we were suddenly attacked at night three days ago."
"who?"
"In a trance, I heard someone shouting about a crazy man with a human head."
"Wang Lao Er!"
"yes!"
He Lianrong stood up and said, "Here comes someone."
A clerk came in and bowed.
"Order Xiao Manyan to dispatch and hunt down!"
"yes."
Kanazawa came and was shocked when he heard the news.
"This...could it be intentional?"
"If you are interested, you should take action when you are far away from Tanzhou. In this way, you can easily pull the ore back." He Lianrong smiled bitterly: "When Yang Gou learns about this, he will definitely take action.
Hurry up and send someone to Ningxing to inform the Emperor's uncle, the sooner the better. Otherwise, when Yang Gou spreads the news, the Emperor's uncle will be passive."
Helian Feng was stunned and thought to himself, old man, you actually managed to acquire such a foundation behind my back?
What about loyalty?
What about the loyalty you swore back then?
Where did it go?
It is common for the royal family to have suspicions between father and son, let alone an imperial uncle.
Jin Ze said: "The Emperor's uncle will definitely be very angry. Your Majesty, at this moment, that person is in danger. Treat Jin Xiangren well, and that person will naturally speak up for you."
He Lianrong nodded, "When he comes back, I'll treat him to a drink."
Inviting a rich man to drink was a humiliation for He Lianrong.
Wait and wait!
A few days later.
"Where are the people?" He Lianrong asked.
"She must have gone to Lin'an!" Jin Ze said.
"It's almost time to come back," He Lianrong said.
Even if they went to Lin'an, it was just a quick move. They were galloping all the way, not daring to stay at all. Otherwise, the angry Yang Dog would chase them down and turn them into scum.
"Your Majesty, a man from the Tang Dynasty has arrived, saying he is the envoy of Yang Gou from Chenzhou."
"Iron ore thing!" Kanazawa changed color.
He Lianrong took a deep breath, "Yang Gou must be trying to blackmail me."
Kanazawa thought hard, "What does he want to take? Prisoners? We don't have any in our hands. If there are corpses, they would have been eaten by beasts. Otherwise, is it money and food?"
He Lianrong nodded, "Yang Gou must have known that Daliao might be marching south, and money and food are most important at the moment. So, you and I can make plans later."
"yes."
Helianrong raised his voice and said, "We have invited an envoy."
The messenger is a small official.
He walked in with his head held high and saluted.
"Why did Yang Shijun send you here?"
The envoy said: "The envoy ordered me to come, first of all, to thank the envoy Helian."
"Oh!" He Lianrong smiled, "What are you thanking me for?"
"Chenzhou has been short of iron ore recently, but Ambassador Helian has provided a huge amount of ore with both hands to relieve Chenzhou's urgent need. Your Majesty asked me to come to express my gratitude."
The messenger bowed and solemnly thanked him.
Jin Ze's cheeks trembled slightly. He glanced at He Lianrong and saw that the commander's expression was calm, and he couldn't help but praise him in his heart.
"Is there anything else?" He Lianrong asked calmly.
The envoy nodded, "The envoy asked me to come here to make a deal with the envoy Helian."
"Oh! Tell me."
He Lianrong smiled.
It's like he is a businessman himself.
The envoy said: "The person we exchanged last time is named Jin Xiangren. Is he someone whom you value?"
"This..." Kanazawa was startled.
He Lianrong nodded and said calmly: "That's right."
The envoy smiled and said: "It's good to teach Mr. Helian to know that you should leave now! That Mr. Jinlang actually went back on his own."
What else could he say... It's good to build roads in Chenzhou, the guards are nice to talk to, and there are so many talented people there that he can't bear to leave."
He Lianrong smiled and said, "Let's make an offer!"
"Half a million dollars!"
"This is blackmail!" Kanazawa was angry.
The envoy smiled and said, "The envoy said that Tanzhou is unnecessary, but Chenzhou is thirsty for talents! These captives who care about Chenzhou's great cause of road construction should naturally be widely known. It would be best if the nobles in Ningxing also know about it.
.”
After Jin Xiangren was captured this time, without torture, he revealed all the details about himself and what little He Lianrong had towards him.
Yang Xuan is not stupid, so he naturally wants to take advantage of it.
He Lianrong waved his hand, "Give it to him!"
The envoy was stunned, "Aren't you worried that Helian will give the money to the prisoner but not return it?"
"Yang Xuan still has some magnanimity, let's go!"
The messenger resigned.
Kanazawa went out to make arrangements and then came back in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, I just asked, Changsheng and the others met Wang Laoer."
"Wang Laoer is no match for Changsheng." He Lianrong was certain of this.
"Then there is a woman beside Wang Laoer, who is extremely fierce..."
"who?"
"That woman is very good at rulers. Some people say she is the director of metaphysics, An Ziyu." Jin Ze smiled bitterly, "It is said that this person is second only to Ning Yayun in metaphysics, and Yang Gou actually sent her here..."
In the comparison between the two Lao Yin, Yang Gou is better.
"He also thought about this." He Lianrong asked: "What do they want to find out?"
"It's just murder."
"Then it's revenge!"
Jin Ze sighed, "Jin Xiangren is not a big problem. They are willing to compensate us for half a million yuan. Fengzhou Iron Mine is a big deal. If this matter is not handled well, the Emperor's uncle will be passive."
If the emperor's uncle was passive, he would definitely be angry with He Lianrong.
Therefore, flattery is often difficult to photograph, and if you fail to do so, it will be patted on the horse’s butt.
He is angry.
You are embarrassed!
He Lianrong said: "Chenzhou can't deliver the news faster than the fast horse. Here, the fast horse rushes to Ningxing. The emperor's uncle got the news in advance and can calmly eliminate the hidden danger."
"Then he would like to thank you..."
He Lianrong raised his head and smiled, "It's just to anger me."
Jinze smiled and said: "Yang Gou doesn't know how broad-minded you are..."
He Lianrong smiled and said: "All this is like God's will. That Wang Lao Er, that idiot who likes to kill, unexpectedly turned out to be a lucky general. For crimes other than war, I... hate him so much!"
puff!
A mouthful of blood sprayed on the table.
…
Ning Xing.
Changling was sitting in front of the window, holding a book in his left hand, holding his chin in his right hand, and resting his elbow on the desk. The left side of his face was illuminated by the light outside the window, and he looked particularly delicate.
"Princess."
A maid came in, stood up and said, "Your Majesty has summoned you."
Changling put down the scroll and slowly raised his head, "What did you say?"
The maid shook her head, "The chamberlain didn't say that. The steward gave me a favor, so he said... I don't know."
The maid said angrily: "I don't know if I don't know, but I take the opportunity to extort money."
Zhan Juan came in and said, "What you said is wrong. A word of ignorance is worth the benefits given to him."
She came over and said, "Princess, change your clothes!"
"Um!"
Changling got up and went to the back.
Two maids came to help her change.
After gently undressing Luo Shang, Zhan Juan praised: "The princess's skin is as delicate as gelatin. I don't know who will benefit from it in the future."
Changling somehow, the figure of that man appeared in his mind.
Under the moonlight, the man looked down at him slightly and chanted softly, "The bright moon was there at that time, and it returned with colorful clouds."
I don’t know if Zitai ever received my letter.
Changling changed her clothes and was escorted out.
The groom Chen Qiu is waiting.
Although he narrowly escaped death after being poisoned last time, Chen Qiu lost a lot of weight and his face turned a sickly red.
"Princess."
"Um!"
Changling mounted his horse and then drove away.
When we arrived outside the palace gate, a servant was waiting, "Princess, please follow me."
He Lianfeng was walking outside the palace. When he heard footsteps, he turned around and said with a smile, "Is Changling here?"
"Father." Changling Fushen.
"Come for a walk with me."
The father and daughter walked slowly around the main hall, one behind the other.
"What have you been doing in the house recently?"
"Read a book."
"Reading less and reading more books will certainly increase your knowledge, but if your mind is not firm enough, you will be led astray by the descriptions in the book."
"Yes! But if you don't read a book, what are you going to read?"
He Lianfeng sighed, "I've found all the young talents in Ningxing, don't you even look down on them?"
Changling shook his head and said calmly: "A group of people who go crazy for beauty and wealth are not worth mentioning."
"Who is not like this?" He Lianfeng felt that his daughter was a little extreme.
"Some people are not."
He Lianfeng said calmly: "Yang Xuan?"
The fact that the princess fell in love with Yang Xuan reached the emperor's ears.
"no."
He Lianfeng turned around.
Changling looked at him with a calm expression.
It's like a pool of stagnant water.
He Lianfeng shook his head, "By the way, someone impeached Liu Xiang and said he was corrupt."
"Oh! Things that happened many years ago have been revealed. What do you want to do?" Changling reached out and brushed a strand of hair floating in front of his eyes behind his ears.
He Lianfeng said: "I am the most corrupt person!"
Later, Changling said goodbye.
Just arrived home, Liu Xiang asked to see him.
"Princess, the corruption happened more than ten years ago and has long been unknown to the public. The only people who can find out about it are Your Majesty or Lin Ya."
"Are you scared?" Changling looked at him.
"I...Yes, I am afraid." Liu Xiang smiled bitterly, "I regretted the mistakes I made at the beginning. It has been many years, and I have already changed my mind, but..."
"Go home and rest."
"Princess." Liu Xiang slowly knelt down.
Changling picked up the scroll and said, "I told you to go home and rest!"
Liu Xiang stood up and left.
When they arrived outside the princess's house, the attendant choked with sobs and said, "Alang, news just came that several imperial censors have impeached Alang for corruption."
"I'm done!"
The censor took action, but he had no way to escape... Liu Xiang turned around and looked at the slowly closing side of the princess's mansion, with tears streaming down his face, "The princess refuses to take action, I... that's all!"
These words were spread to the backyard.
Zhan Juan reported: "Several censors took action to impeach Liu Xiang."
"Since the evidence is conclusive, let's take action. What is impeachment for?"
Changling looked at the scroll, "Father wants to tell me that everything I have must be with his permission. If he wants my people to die, then they will definitely not be able to live."
Zhan Juan's heart trembled, "Princess..."
Changling turned over a page of the book and spoke.
"I didn't agree."
Zhan Juan: "Princess, this is the opportunity given by Your Majesty!"
The emperor allowed Changling to get involved in politics, which was a rare favor in recent years.
"Father needs help. He needs someone to check the Emperor Taishu, Lin Ya and others. But he is worried that those people have too much power. After much thought, only my daughter, who hates fighting, can use it. So, he just goes with the flow. .
If he wants me to be his puppet, I would rather read at home and let him find someone else!"
Zhan Ya said regretfully: "What a pity Liuxiang is."
Changling frowned, "I just asked him to go home and rest!"
Zhan Ya: "..."
Changling stopped talking and Zhan Ya quietly resigned.
The room was quiet except for the rustle of turning pages.
After a long time, Changling closed the book.
Rubbing the center of the brow.
"In the past, I didn't like fighting with those who were greedy for profit. But now, I find it particularly interesting to deal with a group of idiots!"