After Chen Mohan left the palace, he had been worried about whether something would happen to Lin Yiqiu in the palace.
When he heard that the imperial guards in the palace seemed to be searching for something, he was even prepared to take people directly into the palace to help Lin Yiqiu escape.
Fortunately, his subordinates later reported that Li Xiaohua wanted to search the division's residence, but Lin Yiqiu rebuffed her and came back, so Chen Mohan felt relieved.
Lin Yiqiu also smiled at this time and said: "Mr. Chen, it's a coincidence that when I was helping out at Jingde Palace yesterday, Li Xiaohua suddenly appeared, and I almost discovered it at that time."
"But later he was directly repelled by Concubine Shu, so he didn't recognize me directly."
Hearing this, Chen Mohan was not surprised.
"Although Concubine Shu has fallen out of favor, her majesty is still there, and she is naturally disgusted with people like Li Xiaohua who rely on favor and are arrogant."
"Moreover, her relationship with the Empress is also very bad. It is said that her fall from grace is related to the Empress."
"Queen? Queen Pei?"
Lin Yiqiu thought to himself.
He was hesitating whether to tell Chen Mohan about Queen Pei cuckolding Emperor Wu.
But after thinking for a long time, I finally decided to suppress it first.
After all, this matter is Emperor Wu's family matter, and as an outsider, it is inconvenient for me to take care of it.
Besides, this concerns the emperor’s face!
If Chen Mohan is really told, Chen Mohan will report it to Emperor Wu.
Who can guarantee that Emperor Wu would not become angry and kill Chen Mohan on the spot?
They are all men, Lin Yiqiu understands this.
Especially given Emperor Wu's current situation, he values self-esteem even more!
"By the way, does Governor Lin have any countermeasures for what the emperor said?"
Chen Mohan expressed his intention to come.
The emperor wanted to use Lin Yiqiu to overthrow the abbot Pei Tianlin, and as the commander of the town government department and a member of the emperor's staff, he naturally had to assist Lin Yiqiu.
Hearing this, Lin Yiqiu smiled even more.
"It just so happens that I have something to ask you today. Before I bring down Pei Tianlin, I need to know enough about this guy's strength!"
"If there is anything you don't understand, Governor Lin, just ask me and I will tell you everything you know!"
Chen Mohan said sincerely.
Lin Yiqiu nodded.
"In addition to controlling the Zhenfu Bureau and the Forbidden Army, how many forces does Pei Tianlin control? Is it only in the capital?"
"What Governor Lin doesn't know is that although the Zhen Fu Secretary and the Forbidden Army are Pei Tianlin's right-hand men, the most feared thing about him is his control over the Five Cities Military and Horse Division!"
"Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division?"
Lin Yiqiu looked confused.
Chen Mohan nodded and said: "Yes, the Five Cities Military and Horse Division is the military command office in the southeast, northwest and northwest! There are tens of thousands of elite soldiers! Responsible for the defense and control around the capital!"
"Pei Tianlin relies on the imperial army to threaten the emperor inside the palace, and is assisted by the military and horse divisions of five cities outside the palace!"
"So although he is the head of the state, his power is like that of a general!"
If he only controlled the imperial army or the government department, Emperor Wu would not be so afraid of Pei Tianlin.
After all, although the Imperial Guards were very close, they did not dare to attack at will!
Besides, Chen Mohan's Foreign Affairs Bureau was there to restrain him, and the latter also brought people into the palace from time to time to protect the emperor, so this was not a big problem.
Only these five-city military and horse divisions are among the most elite soldiers of the Wu Kingdom. With Pei Tianlin in control, he is basically unrivaled in military and political affairs!
And because of this, other ministers could only choose to bow to Pei Tianlin!
After all, if one day Pei Tianlin really goes crazy and mobilizes the soldiers from the Five Cities Army to rush into the city!
Then they, the literati, might die without knowing how!
And Chen Mohan is also afraid of this the most!
But after hearing this, Lin Yiqiu didn't find it too difficult.
"In this case, is there any way to divide the five-city army? First, cut off his most threatening hand!"
Lin Yiqiu took the initiative to propose.
After hearing this, Chen Mohan was stunned.
"It's impossible to separate the relationship between the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division and Pei Tianlin... I'm afraid it's not possible?"
"Pei Tianlin cares about this army very much and has placed many of his cronies in it!"
"What's impossible? Although I just came to Wu State, I still know some information about Wu State quite well."
Lin Yiqiu is full of confidence.
"How come I heard that the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department still has no nominal leader?"
"I didn't expect Governor Lin to even know this. It's really surprising."
Chen Mohan sighed in admiration, then nodded.
"Yes, the Five Cities Military and Horse Division has not yet appointed a commander due to a previous reform."
"But Pei Tianlin has already proposed a candidate to His Majesty for this matter, and the person he plans to appoint is Zhao Bingzhong!"
"Zhao Bingzhong?"
Lin Yiqiu looked curious.
Chen Mohan knew Zhao Bingzhong very well and immediately explained: "This man was originally a guard beside the Queen Mother. His martial arts skills are extremely high. It can be said that he is not inferior to Xiao Ceyun, the leader of the Zhenfu Division!"
"But after the Empress Dowager died, Zhao Bingzhong lost his support. Pei Tianlin saw the opportunity and pulled him into his camp!"
"Speaking of which, Governor Lin, Zhao Bingzhong may be a candidate that can be fought for!"
Chen Mohan's eyes suddenly glowed!
Lin Yiqiu's eyebrows moved slightly.
"How to say?"
"Governor Lin, although Zhao Bingzhong has taken refuge with Pei Tianlin, the relationship between Zhao Bingzhong and Queen Pei is not good because of the conflict between the Queen Mother and Queen Pei!"
"Under the encouragement of Queen Pei, Pei Tianlin valued Zhao Bingzhong's ability. Unfortunately, he has been hesitant to reuse him."
As Chen Mohan spoke, the corners of his mouth suddenly turned up.
"And this time when Zhao Bingzhong was to be appointed as the leader of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, Pei Tianlin really had no suitable candidate, so he had to choose him! It can be said that Zhao Bingzhong and he are not so close!"
"interesting."
Lin Yiqiu laughed.
"It seems like this guy is really worth fighting for."
Chen Mohan added: "Besides, there is another reason why Pei Tianlin wants him to serve as the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division."
"What is it?"
"Because Zhao Bingzhong is from Huaixi, and many of the lieutenants in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division are also from Huaixi! They are even from the same hometown as Zhao Bingzhong!"
In fact, this is the most important reason!
Huaixi Xungui has a perverse and violent temper and is difficult to discipline!
As a fellow countryman, Zhao Bingzhong was able to have a good relationship with them.
Therefore, if Zhao Bingzhong is allowed to take up the post, he will definitely be able to keep the Five Cities Army Division safe and firmly in his hands.
This is Pei Tianlin’s perfect idea!
But Lin Yiqiu instantly had a countermeasure from this information.
"Haha, it looks like we have to use a counter-measure!"
He said with a cold smile.
"Countermeasures?"
Chen Mohan doesn't know what it means? Is he trying to drive a wedge between Zhao Bingzhong and Pei Tianlin?
"What Governor Lin means is that we want to prevent Zhao Bingzhong from taking over as the leader of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division?"
"Yes, that's exactly it."
Lin Yiqiu nodded.
"But that's unlikely, isn't it?"
Chen Mohan said with a troubled face. This chapter has been completed!