.

If the Yang army forms a cooperation, then it will be a desperate situation for them.So it will inevitably pass, both reinforcements and warlords.

And with the reinforcements from the three states, Chen Tuo would not easily cooperate with the Nanyang Army.Chen Tuo is also an ambitious person, and he will not surrender to King Nanyang easily.

With this first line of defense, His Majesty will then increase his troops to the Yiling Mountains after Jinzhou to form a second line of defense.The Yiling Mountains are dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is the only way to go deep into the hinterland of the Central Plains.

If the Nanyang army wants to continue going north, it must go from here. If it is a detour, the cost will be too high.

This line of defense is very important, and I am willing to lead the army. "

Li Xun nodded with a smile on his face, "What General Ma said is true, do you three have any ideas?"

Wei Qinli first said, "The old minister only knows how to write and write. General Ma knows about the war, and the veteran has no opinion. However, if the war really breaks out, the situation that Daqi will face is not just as simple as the Nanyang army."

Zhang Tingyu on the side took up the conversation, "Dare to ask Your Majesty, has the imperial decree been issued?"

"Ah."

"But it's because of something in the Profound Realm."

"Yes, Minister Gu has passed away." Li Xun nodded.

Zhang Tingyu nodded slightly, and just said, "I understand, but I also support General Ma's idea about the war."

"It's the same as my younger brother." King Qin finally clasped his fists.

"Then let's do this first." Li Xun made a final decision, looked at General Ma and said, "The rough guideline is to follow what General Ma said first. You will go to the southern border right now."

"The last general takes orders!" General Ma agreed directly with clasped fists, and then left in a hurry.

The battle is changing rapidly, time is the most important thing, he must rush there immediately.

After General Ma left, Wei Qinli sighed and said, "Your Majesty, the situation in Nanyang has just stabilized. What we need is time to recuperate. It is really difficult for a war to break out at this time. The whole Daqi may be in a difficult situation by then."

"The people's opinion and the country's roots are two different things. I chose the former. If the people's will is there, the country's roots are there." Li Xun replied lightly.

Hearing these words, Zhang Tingyu, who has an extremely keen sense of politics, felt his heart skip a beat, and an idea came to Fu Ling's heart.He knew Li Xun quite well.This decree made him a little surprised.

Now it seems that he has figured it out a bit.But I don't know if it is what I think in my heart.

If that is the case, the emperor of Daqi will be a holy king to Daqi, but to Dali Temple...

"Does Zhang Xiang have any ideas?" Li Xun asked Zhang Tingyu again,

The latter shook his head, "The old minister will follow His Majesty's will, and at the same time do his job well, and will do his best to coordinate a lot of work."

Li Xun nodded slightly, and said, "Okay, you guys go down, don't spread this matter for now. I'm tired, take a rest."

"I'm waiting to retire."

The three of Zhang Tingyu got up one after another, bid farewell and left one by one.

Walking out of the imperial study, Wei Qinli looked back, then stroked his long beard and asked, "Your Majesty's behavior has changed too much from before.

It is beyond the old man's expectation that he would directly order to behead Nanyang Shizi.Zhang Xiang, what do you think? "

Zhang Tingyu shook his head lightly, "Your Majesty makes a decisive decision, I have no idea."

"Don't you think it's strange?"

"do not think so."

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"You old man." Wei Qinli cursed with a smile, but didn't say anything more, and walked steadily towards the outside of the palace.

In the imperial study room, Li Xun was the only one standing in front of the bookshelf with his hands behind his back at this moment. He turned his head and said to the air, "Go and bring the Du Ruhan who came from Nanyang this time. Don't be noticed."

"No." There was a hoarse voice in the air.

Under the floating, a black shadow left here looming.

Li Xun looked at the bookshelf in front of him calmly, the color in his eyes was much deeper than before.

He just stood there motionless, and after half a stick of incense passed, the air behind him twisted slightly again, and a scribe was thrown out of the air with a withered right hand.

Afterwards, the black hand retracted again without a trace.

Du Ruhan shook his head in a daze, opened his eyes and looked around, wondering why he came here suddenly.

Until his eyes fell on a slender figure in front of him, looking at the dragon robe on the opponent's body.The whole talent completely recovered his sanity.

Li Xun turned around and looked down at the scribe from Nanyang with a cold expression.

Du Ruhan was startled, he didn't know why Li Xun brought him here suddenly and secretly, he just bowed to him and said, "The minister Du Ruhan has seen His Majesty."

Hearing the word "foreign minister" on the other side, Li Xun half-closed his eyes, turned back to his chair and sat down, looking at this famous Du Ruhan in Nanyang from beginning to end.

Finally, he said peacefully, "Excuse me, sit down."

Du Ruhan expressed panic, then walked to a stool beside him, sat down with half of his buttocks next to each other, and asked respectfully.

"I don't know why His Majesty summoned his servants."

Li Xun said coldly, "You Nanyang are so courageous! Send a general to the Xuanjing to slaughter, where will you put Daqi and Zhen?"

Du Ruhan hurriedly stood up, bowed deeply again and said, "This minister is terrified, there is something strange about this matter. General Zheng Hua has already surrendered to the enemy secretly, and the son didn't know about it, so he was used by him.

Also ask your Majesty to be aware.The prince and the prince are determined to Da Qi and will never do such rebellious things. "

Li Xun threw down the bloody book that Chu Zheng had just left on the table, "Let's see for yourself."

Du Ruhan bent down to pick up the bloody book on the ground, and after reading it carefully, he said, "Your Majesty, there must be some misunderstanding.

The prince has never had such thoughts, it must be Zheng Hua who framed him in order to survive. "

"Why, should I trust you, but shouldn't trust me, the minister of Da Qi's humerus?" Li Xun asked back.

"Your Majesty dare not." Du Ruhan bowed again, "I just feel that there must be some misinterpretations in it, please Your Majesty look into it."

"I have clearly checked." Li Xun said indifferently, "I came to tell you something. I have decreed that Zhu Chen will be beheaded in three days to rectify the law of the country."

Du Ruhan's face changed slightly, but he didn't perform such useless actions as pleading, instead he said, "So the purpose of calling my servants is to send them to prison and behead them."

Li Xun shook his head lightly.

Seeing this, Du Ruhan's brain started to work quickly.The emperor in front of him made a decree to kill the prince, but he specifically called out to tell him this, instead of embarrassing himself.

This clearly shows that there are some things or words that need to be known to him, that is, to let the King of Nanyang behind him know.

Du Ruhan's mind slowly calmed down, and he bowed deeply, "Please order, Your Majesty, I will fully cooperate. What I mean at this moment is to represent the meaning of the prince."

Li Xun looked at the scribe in front of him with great interest, "It is said that Nanyang Du and Zhang are Zhu Yu's confidantes.

From what I see now, you don't live up to the title. "

For Li Xun's praise, Du Ruhan was neither proud nor humble, and buried his body deeper again.

Li Xun suppressed the smile on his face, and said lightly, "Give me a reason not to kill Zhu Chen."

Du Ruhan hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty has only one son under his knees, and he has always placed high hopes on him. His character is excellent, and he would never do such things. Of course, even if we put aside all these things, if His Majesty beheads his son.

For the prince, this is tantamount to the worst news.At that time, the deeply grieved prince might do some radical and offensive things. At that time, it may be detrimental to Da Qi and His Majesty. "

"Are you threatening me?" Li Xun said in a cold tone.

"Your Majesty dare not." Du Ruhan bowed his head again, "Your Majesty is only speculating based on the facts. Please think again, Your Majesty."

Li Xun said, "This matter is due to Nanyang's mistakes. I only killed Zhu Chen because of Zhu Yu's achievements in Daqi. How dare he have aggressive ambitions? Do you think Daqi is powerless?

The mere land of the three states of Nanyang is not unacceptable to me.Reason and law are all on my side.

If he, Zhu Yu, really did something stupid, all the feudal lords in Daqi could attack it together.I usually forgive him Zhu Yu only because he is the pillar minister of Da Qi. "

"Your Majesty is benevolent, I have thanked Your Majesty on behalf of the lord." Du Ruhan bowed to thank you first, and then said, "Of course, my lord does not want to see the lord rush forward.

But after all, there are too many troops in Nanyang, and the son has a good reputation in the army.The subordinates are worried that if this matter is reported back to Nanyang, some generals will ignore it and rush in directly.

If this happens, it will be extremely bad for Da Qi.When the time comes, the surrounding countries will stare at them, and it must be a headache for His Majesty. "

"Well, if something like this causes our monarchs and ministers to renounce, thus destabilizing the southern border. If this is the case, then I can't help the people of the southern border." Li Xun just said lightly.

"What Zhu Chen did is a capital crime, that's why I issued this decree. However, Zhu Yu, the king of Nanyang, has made great achievements in guarding the frontier, and there is only one heir under his knees. I can't bear to let Zhu Yu die."

Speaking of this, Li Xun paused, and finally added, "Whether Zhu Chen dies or not, the decision is in Zhu Yu's hands."

"Please speak clearly, Your Majesty." Du Ruhan asked.

Li Xun said, "I have always been troubled by the stability of the southern territory of Great Qi. Many vassal kings over there are against my will, and it is really difficult to deal with it.

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Only the king of Nanyang, Zhu Yu, obeyed my words, and he was indeed Da Qi's humerus minister. "

Du Ruhan clasped his fists and echoed, "Your Majesty's affection for His Majesty is obvious to all my subordinates."

Li Xun continued, "That's why I want to form an agreement with Zhu Yu to form an offensive and defensive alliance. Within five years, we will ensure the stability and prosperity of the southern border without any turmoil. Let Zhu Yu restrain his subordinates and prevent any rash advances. "

Du Ruhan fell into deep thought, and the meaning behind Li Xun's words was already very clear.I don't need to kill Zhu Chen, but you, Zhu Yu, must stay in Nanyang obediently, and you must not do anything intrusive within five years.

In fact, the five-year agreement on the surface is beneficial to the emperor who has just ascended the throne for a few years, but in fact, it is also a rare opportunity for Nanyang to recuperate.

It has only been less than half a year since Nanyang swallowed Youzhou and Bingzhou, so it took a certain amount of time to digest.Only by having enough time to make preparations can we better plan the follow-up.

But generally speaking, it is more beneficial to Daqi.After all, this is a big country that has been passed down for more than a thousand years.If it can really guarantee the stability of the southern border within five years.

That is definitely a good thing.With Li Xun's ability, maybe he can really slowly control internal and external troubles to a certain extent.

At that time, there will be greater obstacles to Nanyang's plan.

From these aspects, Du Ruhan was unwilling to let Nanyang and Daqi sign such a covenant.

But there is no way, Zheng Hua's incident directly made himself passive.Li Fa is on Li Xun's side, even if he really beheads Zhu Chen, people in the world will not think there is a problem.

At that time, if Nanyang wanted to commit crimes against the North in the name of revenge, it would be impossible for Nanyang to succeed.

After all, it is really difficult for one place to fight against one country at present.

Therefore, Li Xun was really not afraid that beheading Zhu Chen would bring great turmoil to the country.

From this point of view, it is necessary to agree to Li Xun's request.Otherwise, Zhu Chen would definitely die.The only Nanyang son cannot die, this is the bottom line.

If Zhu Chen really died, Nanyang King would have no heirs, and the troops of various departments in Nanyang would inevitably have different opinions.

"Return to Your Majesty, on behalf of the prince, I am willing to sign such a covenant with Your Majesty." Du Ruhan finally replied with clasped fists.

"Don't need to ask Zhu Yu?" Li Xun asked with half-closed eyes, "Three days are enough for you to communicate."

"The servants are not talented, and they are usually in charge of Nanyang's political affairs. The matter is urgent, and the current thoughts of the servants can also represent the prince's thoughts.

The prince loves his son eagerly and is loyal to His Majesty.It is the prince's duty to protect the southern border.So there is no reason not to agree. "

"Yeah." Li Xun nodded lightly, "I will have someone draw up a covenant later, and then you will send a message to your lord. After the limelight is over, I will announce the covenant to the world and bestow Nanyang King Zhu Yu and Ding'an King title"

"Your Majesty complies with the order, and thank Your Majesty on behalf of the prince." Du Ruhan bowed.

"Zhu Chen, I have been transferred from Dali Temple to the Ministry of Punishment." Li Xun said lightly.

"My servant understands."

Although Li Xun didn't speak clearly, Du Ruhan naturally understood.As long as Zhu Chen is not in Dali Temple, everything will be easy.

After all, there are so many masters in Dali Temple, it is impossible to forcibly rob people.

But the criminal department is different, the criminal department is just an ordinary criminal department.There are not too many master guards inside.So what Li Xun meant was to say.

I've given you the way, it's up to you whether you can save the person or not.

More implication is that saving people is your business in Nanyang, and has nothing to do with me, the emperor.

"The Empress Dowager's birthday, Zhu Chen is not here, so you people in Nanyang don't have to attend. Go do your own business." Li Xun gave another order.

"Your Majesty understands, thank you Your Majesty." Du Ruhan bowed deeply again.

Li Xun waved his hand directly, and said to the air next to him, "Bring him back."

A black hand stretched out again in the air, grabbed Du Ruhan and disappeared.He took people out of the palace very secretly, without leaving any trace that Du Ruhan had ever entered the palace.

At this time, two men wrapped in black clothes appeared out of nowhere in the imperial study room, with their eyes exposed.Both of them knelt on one knee and looked at Li Xun.

The latter said indifferently, "Keep an eye on Du Ruhan, on the people from the Ministry of Punishment. See if they have gone to look for Prime Minister Zhang."

The two nodded and clasped their hands together, before disappearing silently again.

Only then did the imperial study room completely regain its tranquility. Li Xun walked behind the desk again and continued to write the unfinished calligraphy just now.

The will of the people and the foundation of the country are what you want.

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