After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

Standing in front of the government hall, looking far into the distance, all I could see was a vast expanse of white, with the Jinwu Guard standing in front of me with solemn faces. Two people in purple robes walked down the stone steps side by side.

Cen Xi walked with his hands behind his back, speaking in a gentle tone, "The newly appointed deputy supervisor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is quite insightful. He is very respectful to the people in the Southern Court, and even the people in the Privy Council are much more low-key."

"Yuan Zhengze is also from an official family and has read a few books." Pei Jiaoran smiled, "He knows what happened to the Ten Eunuchs and wants to leave a way out for himself."

As she heard this, Cen Xi tilted his head to look at her, "Jia Gonglu also cooperated with Zhang Rang. Now that he has taken the initiative to show goodwill, it may not be a bad thing."

Looking forward, Pei Jiaoran raised his eyebrows. It is true that the cooperation between the court officials and the eunuchs is inevitable. But Yuan Zhengze's ambition is also alarming. Will he have a backup plan? It can even be said that he has become a new sharp weapon in the hands of the Emperor of Wei.

"Whether it's a good thing or not, we'll have to wait and see." Pei Jiaoran's eyebrows relaxed, and he gently lifted his foot. His boots left a deep hole in the snow, and he said, "But I think he has ambitions. We still have to be careful."

Without responding to Pei Jiaoran's words, Cen Xi chuckled. He walked forward slowly, and when he was about to reach the Menxia Province, he paused.

Seeing Cen Xi stop in his tracks, Pei Jiaoran tilted his head and said, "This Menxia Province is not far from the Political Affairs Hall. But it feels difficult to walk on the snowy day."

"I heard that Qingjia visited Li Sikong yesterday?" Cen Xi stroked his beard. "As a father, how can he not love his son? He also wanted to consider Xiu Jing more."

Knowing that this was because Li Sikong was worried that he was setting up a trap, he specially asked Cen Xi about the situation. It seemed that Cen Xi must have noticed the plan of Cui Wang and the others, otherwise he would not have suddenly mentioned Yuan Zhengze.

After thinking for a while, Pei Jiaoran grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, "We all prosper together and suffer together. Since we are allies, we should always help each other more. Let go of this little thing, I don't care."

After saying this, Pei Jiaoran turned and left.

As Pei Jiaoran stepped out of Chengtian Gate, a eunuch came trotting up to Cen Xi.

The eunuch bowed and saluted, "Prime Minister Cen, please stay. Your Majesty, please move to Lizheng Hall."

Inside the Lizheng Palace, the Emperor of Wei had a gloomy face. On the table was the report submitted by Jiannan this morning, written by Li Xiujing. As he reported, the Jiannan Army was dissatisfied with the attitude of the Southwest Military Supply Court, and the sarcastic remarks made by the envoy of the Military Supply Court made the soldiers angry and killed them, and looted the baggage stored in the court. After discussing, the soldiers decided to split into two groups. One group escorted the baggage to Qingxi Pass, and the other group rushed to Qionglai Pass. Unfortunately, after a Tunan coalition army crossed the Qionglai Pass, the remaining troops came out of the mountains and happened to meet the escorting Jiannan Army.

The two sides immediately started fighting. Seeing that they were about to be annihilated, the remaining Tunan coalition army simply burned the baggage. Although the Jiannan army actively put out the fire, the remaining baggage could not last long. The Jiannan Jiedushi, who learned the news, did not take any measures, but instead ordered martial law in the whole city. No one was allowed to enter or leave.

Logically speaking, the Jiannan Jiedushi should have immediately submitted a petition to apologize and opened the treasury to rush to Qingxi and Qionglai. However, closing the city gates and not allowing people to enter or leave was worthy of suspicion.

Although the looting of the Southwestern Military Academy was the idea of ​​his subordinates, the Emperor of Wei had to be vigilant.

Moreover, after Li Jing came back, he reported the governors of Jiannan Road, and then Pei Jiaoran asked Jiannan Road to pay for the army first. Now Jiannan suddenly took this action. Was it that the governor of Jiannan deliberately demonstrated to the court? Was there another Tubo in the middle?

The development of things seemed to be somewhat beyond his control.

Therefore, as soon as Cen Xi entered the hall, he expressed his concerns.

Cen Xi thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please be at ease. I think your Majesty's top priority should be to appease the Jiannan Jiedushi first. As for the soldiers who looted the Military Court, considering that they were also in a hurry and did not take the baggage to occupy the mountain and become kings, they will only be punished lightly instead of severely. As for the envoy of the Southwest Military Court, although he is dead, he can still be charged with delaying military affairs to serve as a warning to others."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Wei nodded and said, "Minister Cen's words make sense. But I am really worried about the Shen Ce Army..."

Who knows whether the Jiannan Jiedushi will collude with Tubo and make the Shen Ce Army attacked from all sides. Now the army that the court relies on most is the Shen Ce Army. He certainly doesn't want this army to be lost in the mountains and rivers of Jiannan.

"What do you think of Pei Jiaoran's strategy?" the Emperor of Wei asked suddenly.

Cen Xi was startled when he heard this, and then said, "It's still okay."

"Just okay?"

Cen Xi said, "Both the Arabs and India consider our dynasty as friends, so it is easy to connect with them. Although Nanzhao is on the same side as Tubo, it may turn against us if we promise them gold, silver and jewelry. The only thing left is the Uighurs, which is your Majesty's concern. When you sent the eldest princess of Ningguo to marry, you were humiliated in the king's tent. The Uighurs have always been ambitious. I am only worried that the Uighurs will make a fuss about this and make more stringent demands on our dynasty, which will not be worth the loss. If your Majesty is willing to write a letter in person and send an envoy to the Uighurs, I think the Uighurs will not refuse."

The Emperor of Wei hesitated for a moment and sneered, "Pei Jiaoran only wants me to connect with the Uighurs, but you want me to revise the book myself. I..."

As if he felt that he had said something wrong, Cen Xi hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and your tolerance for others is naturally not comparable to that of a small country like the Uighurs."

The Emperor of Wei glanced at Cen Xi and snorted coldly.

Just when the atmosphere in the palace was gloomy, Yuan Zhengze suddenly came in to report, "The Crown Prince and Prince Wu are here."

The Emperor of Wei frowned slightly, but still summoned the two of them in for an audience.

After paying homage to the Emperor of Wei, the Crown Prince, the King of Wu and Cen Xi exchanged greetings.

Without waiting for the Crown Prince to speak, the King of Wu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

"What do you want to report?" asked the Emperor of Wei.

The King of Wu showed a solemn expression, "Father, let me and my brother go to the government hall to listen to the government. Pei Xianggong explained to us the purpose of her plan, and I was very shocked. It is not easy for Pei Xianggong to work in the Secretariat as a woman. Now she is willing to go to the Uighurs for the country, regardless of life or death. She said that if she is imprisoned alive, she will follow Su Wu, and if she dies, she will die on the hill where the fox dies, and be buried in the east. Such determination really makes me admire. I am worshipped by the people of the world, and I am honored to be a prince, so I should bear this responsibility. I earnestly request to be an envoy to the Uighurs to help Tubo."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone, including Yuan Zhengze, looked at King Wu in surprise.

"It's great that you have this intention. But do you really think so?" Emperor Wei said lightly.

Upon hearing this, the King of Wu kowtowed and said, "I dare not lie to you. I hope you will understand."