Serious illness requires strong medicine. When the country is in crisis, iron and blood measures are needed to save the building from collapse.
Jiang Fan and Zhu Youxiao held a candlelight conversation at night, while Zhou Miaoxuan and others stood outside until their legs became sore before Wei Zhongxian came out in person.
On the occasion of parting, Jiang Fan said to Wei Zhongxian: "Eunuch Wei, your adopted son Zhao Jingzhong is not loyal to the country at all. He not only defected to King Xin, but also secretly colluded with Hou Jin. You, the adopted father, should take it easy."
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"Jingzhong?!"
When Wei Zhongxian heard this, he showed a look of astonishment, and then smiled and said: "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for reminding me. I will take note of this favor, and there will be a generous reward someday."
[Another day? There must be something different between you and next time. You deserve to be a dead eunuch. 】
Jiang Fan complained in his heart, turned around and left.
When Jiang Fan arrived, Zhu Youxiao in the palace thought for a long time and gave a secret order to Wei Zhongxian beside him: "As loyal as you are, you can ask the people of Dongchang to closely monitor the princes, especially King Xin Zhu Youjian."
"At the same time, strengthen the defense of various yamen in the inner court, and dispatch the inner court and the east factory to supervise major officials."
"After I pretend to be ill, I will send my trusted eunuchs to take over the nine gates of the Forbidden City and take the seal of the Ministry of War to prevent any unexpected events."
Wei Zhongxian heard this and said respectfully: "I'll do it now, old slave."
After exiting the palace, Wei Zhongxian returned to Dongchang without stopping. Thinking back to what Jiang Fan said to him when he came out of the palace, the figures of Zhao Jingzhong holding a silver gun and Wang Chengen with a smile appeared in his mind, with deep murderous intent in his eyes.
"Zhao Jingzhong, you are really a good adopted son of our family. Not only did you seek refuge with King Xin, but you also secretly communicated with Hou Jin. You are really ambitious."
"There is also Wang Cheng'en, a scoundrel and a scoundrel. It's no wonder that I didn't receive any news about Wang Cheng's rebellion!"
Wei Zhongxian had already been prepared for King Xin, and many years ago he sent Wang Chengen, a young eunuch, to supervise the palace.
Until Zhu Youjian was born, Wang Chengen took advantage of the situation and became Zhu Youjian's personal eunuch.
As for Zhao Jingzhong, he was the adopted son that Wei Zhongxian adopted many years ago. He was similar in age to Zhu Youjian. Wei Zhongxian saw that Zhao Jingzhong was good at martial arts and was vicious at a young age, so he asked him to go to Prince Xin's Mansion and get close to Zhu Youjian.
Check.
Unexpectedly, the other party secretly took refuge in King Xin and plotted against himself.
Not only that, but he was secretly communicating with Hou Jin, which is a crime worthy of death.
Throwing the golden dice in his hand, Wei Zhongxian thought of Jiang Fan again.
I feel that this young and successful governor is very extraordinary. His information channels are even wider than that of his Dongchang governor. He even knows such secret things as King Xin's rebellion and the betrayal of his subordinates. It is really terrifying.
Have to guard against it.
He is now in his fifties, and his body is still strong. He has tried the taste of power, but he does not want to be squeezed out of power so early.
At present, Jiang Fan and Jiang Fan have the same goal, and they can work together to attack King Xin and the Donglin Party, but what about next?
Perhaps this Jiang Fan will become a more terrifying enemy than the Donglin Party.
After thinking for a moment, Wei Zhongxian turned his gaze to the direction of the secret room, frowned, and said to the adopted daughter accompanying him: "Wei Ting, how are you doing with the study of Rama's body?"
"Reporting to my adoptive father, Rama's body has been completely dissected, and we have found out the route of the meridians, but we still need to keep trying if we want to pry into the secret of Rama's internal strength."
Wei Ting, the girl wearing the Western sword, replied respectfully. As one of Wei Zhongxian's many adopted sons and daughters, Wei Ting's strength and intelligence may not be as good as others, but she is the most loyal to Wei Zhongxian, so she is deeply loved by Wei Zhongxian.
Knowing that this matter cannot be urgent, Wei Zhongxian said: "This matter should be handled urgently. I will arrange for a group of young eunuchs to come over later. You should keep an eye on me. Once there are results, report them immediately. We will deal with these people afterwards. We must not
Let the third person know."
"My daughter understands."
Shortly after Wei Ting left, Wei Zhongxian summoned the left governor Tian Ergen.
Tian Ergeng is the head of the Five Tigers, Five Bears, Ten Dogs, and Ten Children under Wei Zhongxian. He is nearly forty years old and in the prime of life. He is unruly, ruthless, cunning, vicious, and ambitious.
He also has good martial arts skills and can be regarded as Wei Zhongxian's right-hand man.
"I wonder what the mission of my foster father is when he called me here overnight?"
Although Tian Ergen is a eunuch, he does not look feminine at all. His eyes are sharp and sinister, making people feel untouchable at first glance.
Wei Zhongxian knew Tian Ergen's character and did not criticize him harshly. He said in a cold voice: "Someone has jumped very high recently. Please take a walk."
"The child will definitely live up to his destiny."
After getting the blacklist from Wei Zhongxian, Tian Ergen took one look at it, then turned around and left, showing his resolute and resolute appearance.
"In this world of great competition, the real winner is the one who laughs to the end."
Looking at Tian Ergeng's leaving figure, Wei Zhongxian narrowed his eyes and threw the golden dice.
"Three sixes, it seems to be a good sign."
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After leaving the palace, Lu Wenzhao and Guo Zhen were escorted back to Beizhen Fusi by Qinglong.
Before the truth comes out, Guo Zhen, as a "dead man", is temporarily unable to appear in public and can only continue to stay in the small room of the prison.
Zhou Miaoxuan followed Jiang Fan back to his mansion.
These are troubled times right now, and Jiang Fan has a lot to do.
That night, three thousand imperial guards were dispatched to the palace to escort him.
When the court was in turmoil, many people wanted to kill Tianqi Emperor Zhu Youxiao. If they accidentally self-defeated and were faked, it would be more troublesome to deal with later.
Ensuring Zhu Youxiao's life safety is the first priority, followed by eradicating the rebellious party.
Jiang Fan also did not trust Wei Zhongxian.
This old eunuch is secretive. Now that he has obtained the body of Rama, he may have some thoughts that he shouldn't have.
"Judging from the current situation, things are not out of control yet..."
"Hmm~"
At this moment, Jiang Fan heard footsteps approaching.
【Zhou Miaotong, what is she doing here in the middle of the night?】
"Is the young master asleep?"
Zhou Miaotong said softly outside the door.
Jiang Fan: "Sleep!"
"……."
Zhou Miaotong was speechless, hesitated for a moment, turned around and walked away.
At this moment, a group of uninvited guests arrived outside Jiang Mansion.
The people who came were all wearing night clothes, holding crossbows and arrows, and swords hanging from their waists.
The leader has a black mole between his eyebrows, holds two knives, and has fierce eyes, like a hungry wolf.
"This is the place. There is an order from above not to leave any chickens or dogs."
The leader gave the order in a cold voice.
The men in black around them nodded silently, climbed up the wall, and prepared to bloodbath Jiang Mansion.
"Geez~"
Just as these people climbed over the wall and were about to shoot them randomly, a cock crow pierced the night sky.
It turned out that the sleeping Ang Qing Chicken lost his temper when he heard "The chickens and dogs will not be left alone".
It's okay for you to kill the dog to anger the chicken, but killing the chicken is against you, the chicken master!
If I don't give you some color, I'll really think you have no temper.