It was getting colder and colder in Tagancheng in late December.
At night, splashing water turns into ice.
Although it didn't snow during the day, the wind was still biting. Even if the sun was shining, it was still extremely cold.
On this day, when Xun Yu was handling government affairs at the Western Region Governor's Mansion, Zhang Meng hurried in.
Zhang Meng saluted and said: "General Manager."
Xun Yu nodded slightly and said, "What's the matter?"
Zhang Meng said sternly: "Reporting to the manager, it was King Qin Cao Cao who arranged for a letter to be sent."
Xun Yu nodded and took the letter from Zhang Meng's hand. He opened it and browsed it quickly, finishing it quickly.
Cao Cao's letter further stated the public opinion in the city.
Many nobles in the Western Regions had great opinions on Xun Yu.
This can easily lead to trouble.
Although Cao Cao had reported it to Lu Xuan long ago, and Lu Xuan also arranged for people to secretly protect Xun Yu. However, Cao Cao was still worried, so he specially arranged for someone to send a letter to remind Xun Yu to avoid problems with Xun Yu.
Xun Yu carefully put away the letter, very solemnly.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Meng said: "Manager, King Qin's reputation in the Western Regions is not very good. I heard that he always went to Chunxiang Tower to have fun. The former King of Qin was indeed a hero in the world, but now, King Qin has fallen and lost his fighting spirit. Such a person is not worthy of your attention, right?"
Xun Yu glanced at Zhang Meng and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Meng, do you know what your biggest shortcoming is?"
Zhang Meng said quickly: "Please give me a clear explanation from the manager."
Xun Yu said: "You are too short-sighted and can't see Mount Tai with a blind eye. This is your biggest problem. Although King Qin is in despair now, is a down-and-out man worth keeping by your Majesty's side? What's more, he is also your Majesty's father-in-law. .In addition, he was also my former master."
"As a human being, you only care about benefits. After all, benefits come and go quickly."
"How you behave in society depends on your heart."
"If I stick to my heart and do things in a down-to-earth manner, I will always be successful. Even if I get stuck occasionally, it will only be short-lived."
Xun Yu seemed relaxed and at ease. He looked serious and said solemnly: "If you can't change this, in the future you will be a prefect of a county at most."
Zhang Meng said solemnly: "The general manager's advice, I will keep it in mind."
"Go down."
Xun Yu waved his hand.
Zhang Meng turned around and left.
Xun Yu looked at Zhang Meng who was leaving and felt a little regretful. The Zhang family in Liangzhou was also a famous family. Compared with the big families in the Central Plains, such a big family was far behind, but it was still pretty good, at least in the Western Regions. Influential.
Unfortunately, Zhang Meng is too powerful.
It is normal for people to pursue fame and wealth in this life. However, if one puts aside all human nature and original intention and only cares about interests as small as sesame seeds, in Xun Yu's view, it is completely inappropriate.
Xun Yu withdrew his thoughts, stopped thinking about Zhang Meng, and thought about Cao Cao's advice.
A few days ago, Lu Xuan arranged for the imperial army to protect him, and when someone even protected him secretly, Xun Yu was already concerned about it. He made a special investigation and carefully understood the situation, knowing that some people were dissatisfied.
Xun Yu saw everything in his eyes and did not act rashly.
Taking action now is to alert the enemy.
If you want to catch them, you have to catch a lot of people, in order to completely weaken the nobles of the Western Regions.
While Xun Yu was thinking in his mind, there was a sound of hurried footsteps. An attendant came to Xun Yu's side, bowed and handed over the letter, and said: "Mr. Xun, this is the letter sent."
Xun Yu took it and browsed it quickly.
After he read it, a smile appeared on his face, and he waved his hand and said, "I got it."
The attendant retreated and Xun Yu murmured: "Dong Lou Yi, you are so bold. I didn't expect that you dared to take action against me. Well, starting from you, I will teach the nobles of the Western Regions a lesson."
Xun Yu muttered to himself and still stayed in the General Manager's Mansion to handle government affairs.
While Xun Yu was busy, time flew by. By the afternoon, Zhang Meng hurried into the study, with an anxious look on his face, and reported: "General Manager, something serious has gone wrong."
Xun Yu asked: "What happened?"
Zhang Meng looked anxious and replied: "I just received news that many of the people in Tazhai Village west of Qiancheng were killed. Among them, there were many young people and some infant babies. .It is said that Tianzhu arranged a small group of people to sneak into Qiancheng to massacre the people of the Western Regions."
"This news has spread, and some people in Qiancheng are panicking."
"I'm worried about being killed."
"Under the general rule of the Western Region, everything was stable, and the people's lives were prosperous and full of vitality. But now, a village suddenly appeared, and all the villagers were killed. Although there were not many people, only more than a hundred people, they were very dead. awful."
Zhang Meng said quickly: "This matter must be resolved, otherwise Qiancheng will be unstable."
There was an intriguing look in Xun Yu's eyes, and in the depths of his eyes, there was even more murderous intent.
The powerful people in the Western Regions are too courageous.
Actually massacred ordinary people.
However, if you think about the nature of these people, it is indeed normal. These powerful people in the Western Regions are essentially the same as the powerful people in Tianzhu. They do not regard ordinary people as human beings.
Xun Yu killed him without any burden.
Xun Yu said in a deep voice: "You arrange it, and I will immediately go to Tazhai Village to investigate and see the actual situation."
"As you command!"
Zhang Meng didn't dare to delay and left as fast as he could.
After Zhang Meng left, Xun Yu called his confidants, made arrangements in a low voice, and waited for Zhang Meng's arrangements. In less than a quarter of an hour, Xun Yu took Zhang Meng and left the Governor's Mansion in a carriage.
…
Military camp, Chinese military tent.
Lu Xuan was teaching Ayina how to draw. He had nothing to do, so he had to find something to do.
Ayina is quite talented in this aspect, and her mood is always high when she and Lu Xuan'er draw together.
While the two were painting, Xu Chu's voice sounded outside the camp, "Your Majesty!"
Ayina sat up straight, dignified and virtuous.
Lu Xuan ordered: "Come in."
Xu Chu hurriedly entered, clasped his fists and saluted: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I just received news from Xun Yu, saying that he was leaving Xicheng for the nearby Tazhai Village. If he goes there, he will be plotted by some powerful people in the Western Regions. Someone robbed and killed."
Lu Xuan asked: "Is Xun Yu asking for help?"
"no!"
Xu Chu shook his head and continued: "Xun Yu said that he has made arrangements for leaving the city. Please arrange for your majesty to arrange people to secretly keep an eye on Donglou Yi, Yan Chong and other nobles. Please read the specific list, so that these people cannot escape." Already."
After Xu Chu finished speaking, he handed over the letter.
After Lu Xuan took it, he quickly browsed it. After reading it, his eyes became cold.
A group of stupid thieves plotted against Xun Yu.
If you dare to attack Xun Yu, you are seeking death!
Lu Xuan ordered: "Xu Chu, please arrange for someone to keep an eye on me and keep an eye on me carefully. If they are staying in the city, ignore them for now and wait until Xun Yu comes back to decide. If they want to escape, arrest them immediately. In addition, notify them The garrison soldiers at the gate of the local city are under martial law. Once these people want to leave quietly, they will all stop them."
"As you command!"
Xu Chu left after receiving the order.
In the camp, only Lu Xuan and Ayina were left in the blink of an eye.
Ayina's wonderful eyes turned, and she spoke: "Your Majesty, these nobles from the Western Regions overestimate their abilities and have too much appetite. Your Majesty spared them and allowed them to live a stable life, but these people are still not happy."
Lu Xuan shaved Ayina's cheek and said with a smile: "So there are many people who are always not satisfied with the status quo. As everyone knows, contentment is always happy."
Aina smiled and nodded.
The two began to paint again.
…
After Xun Yu left the Governor's Mansion, he took a carriage out of the city. The news soon reached Donglou Yi's manor.
Also in the east building, Yan Chong and others are there.
After receiving the news, everyone looked excited and extremely excited.
Yan Chong took the wine glass and said urgently: "It is said that Xun Yu is powerful and is the emperor's right-hand man. Now it seems that Xun Yu is nothing more than that. Now we are using a little trick to create the illusion that someone from Tianzhu is coming, and Xun Yu is here
Fell into a trap."
"With Xun Yu dead, there will be no one to stop us."
"Whoever stops us will die."
Yan Chong's eyes boiled with murderous intent, and he said: "When Xun Yu dies and we regain power, everything will be different. In the past, the Han Dynasty established the Western Region Protectorate, and we are still in charge of the place. Now, the Ming Dynasty has come,
It’s not okay to completely deprive us of our rights!”
Donglou also nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Yanchong is right, the Western Regions are ours after all, not the Ming Dynasty's. Xun Yu is the general manager of the Western Regions, so naturally he can't sit still when villagers are massacred.
Now that Xun Yu has fallen into the trap, the plan is complete."
Everyone nodded.
In order to lure Xun Yu away, they directly killed people.
However, these people do not have any burden or guilt in their hearts.
Donglou also looked at everyone and further said: "We have achieved the basic goal now, and we are just waiting for the good news. Come, have a drink, and wait for the news while drinking."
Yan Chong smiled and said, "I've heard a long time ago that you also have good wine in the east building. Please bring it out quickly."
Everyone smiled and urged.
The people in the east building also ordered people to serve wine and food, and everyone chatted while drinking and looking forward to the future.