Troubled times but play in the palm of your hand

The battle between Xisu and Tianxuan has been stalemate for a long time.

At the beginning, with the power of one country, Yan Su shook the Tianxuan Four-Nation Alliance, conquered Tianji, and defeated Tianshu. Such a mighty power has gradually worn away its sharpness on the current muddy battlefield.

When Tianquan and Tianxuan formed an alliance, the most difficult thing to discuss was dispatching troops. Although Zhiming thought it would be good to send some soldiers to the battlefield to see the world, the Taifu felt that the most important thing was to preserve the troops. What if Xuan was defeated and the Tianquan troops were too late to withdraw?

Tianxuan was even more entangled than Tianquan. He wanted Tianquan to send more troops to relieve Tianxuan's pressure, but he was also afraid that Tianquan would send too many troops. After all, Tianquan had to use Tianxuan to send troops. What if you don't leave when you come?

The prime minister's hair was about to fall out because of this matter.

But after Zhiming's assassination, this matter is not considered a matter. The Taifu couldn't swallow the breath in his heart, and if he didn't suffer a little bit for Xun Su, would it really be true that we all have the right to eat and wait to die?

To send troops, to send troops.

The Taifu presented Tianxuan with a very tough attitude, the number of troops, the time of departure, I have already booked it, and Tianxuan can decide whether to let it or not.

On the contrary, the prime minister breathed a sigh of relief, and did as Tianquan said.After all, Tai Tuo's anger is his anger, and his skills in all aspects are just right, so that people can't make mistakes.

Finally, I don't have to worry about myself.

Ling Guang smiled: "Xu Su really helped Tianxuan a lot this time. If it wasn't for the match before the battle, this king would definitely thank Xi Su."

"I didn't expect King Tianquan to be so fateful." Yuxie's face was gloomy, "This king is in a hurry."

"The old minister is incompetent, please ask the king to punish him."

"Why did the national teacher say such a thing?" Yuxie shook her head and said, "This king didn't think carefully and abolished the good chess game that the national teacher buried in the Tianquan Palace."

"Your Majesty, do you want to send more people to go?"

"No need, Tianquan Jing must be very vigilant about this matter, I'm afraid it won't be easy to succeed, besides..." Yuxiu frowned slightly, "I'm afraid Tianquan is going to send troops."

The night is quiet, and the night is dense. Everything in the world is wrapped in this gentleness. Evil thoughts and sorrows, beauty and ugliness are all covered with a smooth shell, ready to move but silent.

The watchman hurried past with a lantern, leaving behind a field of broken dead leaves.The wind winds its way across the house, with flickering candles behind it.

That bit of light flickered and flickered in the night, as if something indescribable but impatient was being secretly conceived.

The vermilion lacquered gate squeaked as if it couldn't withstand the cold wind, and the black cat hiding in the corner jumped up the wall in fright, staring at its dark green eyes and arching its back vigilantly.

The door was pushed open by someone, and only a dark figure was vaguely seen guarding the door. The sound of slight footsteps came from not far away. After entering the door, the door was closed again with a creak.

The black cat licked its paw and jumped back to the street lightly.

The courtyard was dark and impenetrable, like a dull and oppressive cage, containing the secrets that were about to burst out.

The man in the hood was brought to a dilapidated old house by the servants, and the mechanism was turned somewhere, and the wall slowly opened, revealing a gap for one person to pass through.The figure of the visitor flashed and disappeared into the depths of the secret passage.

The visitor turned around the corner, and saw a faint candlelight coming out of the dark room. He took off his hood, revealing an extremely resolute face.

"Master Zheng." The people in the room got up and greeted, the dark room was very small, but there were no less than dozens of chairs.After Tianji's destruction of the country, the private contacts of these former dignitaries were extremely concealed, and it was the first time that they gathered in one room like this.

"My lords, Zheng Yixiu bowed his hands in return: "To invite you here today is actually to discuss important matters. "

"Master Zheng, please speak."

"Since our country was subjugated, are your lords' homes still safe?"

The people below suddenly showed a bit of wry smile: "Master Zheng, why did you come here to ask? If I wait for the house to be safe, I don't think we will meet here today. I wait for the ministers of the subjugated country, and I just want to live on my last breath. That's really deceitful." There are too many people, and the tax burden has tripled within half a year, who can bear it?"

Zheng Yixiu twisted his long beard: "That's exactly the reason. Although we are ministers of subjugation, we are not his prisoners. If they do this, they might as well just confiscate our family property and take it to the army."

"Master Zheng, what should we do?"

"Although Tianji has perished, the blood of the royal family has not been cut off. To be honest, the king entrusted the descendants of the royal family to me. I might as well support the queen and restore the country for Tianji."

The crowd immediately started discussing, and after some whispering, someone said to Zheng Yixiu: "Xu Su's strength is not weak, if we act rashly, I'm afraid..."

"Although Xunsu took down Tianji and Tianshu with all his strength, he is now at a stalemate with Tianxuan, and I am afraid that he is still at a slight disadvantage. Otherwise, he will not raise taxes again and again. If we take advantage of this time to let him catch fire in the backyard of Xunsu , and cooperate with Tianxuan to launch an offensive, there must be a chance of winning."

Someone asked in surprise: "Master Zheng reached an agreement with Tianxuan?"

Zheng Yi twirled his beard and smiled. The candlelight illuminated and cast shadows on half of his face.

"There is indeed a chance of winning in the next hand. As long as you all help, we will be able to achieve the great cause of restoring the country."

"Master Zheng, have you ever thought about it, if Xie Su reconciles with Tianxuan and turns around to deal with us, what chance will we have?"

Zheng Yixiu looked up, the speaker was Wu Yue, who had been at odds with him since he was an official in the court.So he frowned and said, "What do you mean, my lord?"

"Between Xunsu and Tianxuan, between Tianxuan and us, which is more important, I think Xunsu can still distinguish clearly. If Xunsu sees through what your lord is plotting, have you ever thought that we will have a relationship?" What's the end?"

Zheng Yixiu said with a smile: "Master Wu is too cautious. The tax burden is heavy, and the people are already complaining. In addition, the foundation has not been stabilized just now, as long as Tianxuan is still with you. Su stalemate, we support the Empress Lord and unite with Tianshu, raise your arms and shout, why worry about major events not being accomplished?"

Wu Yue got up and cupped his hands and said: "Master Zheng's sincere heart is really touching, but Tianji is already in the arms of Xun Su, but Tianxuan is a piece of paper cake, why doesn't Xun Su want to share the world with Tianxuan? Do you want to suppress us? Mr. Zheng wholeheartedly thinks that Tianxuan and I are helpful, so he must have reached some shady agreement in private, right?" After saying that, he waved his sleeves and let out a sneer.

Zheng Yixiu secretly took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said with a smile: "Master Wu said so, what better idea? I would like to hear more about it."

"In the next moment, I can't think of any good ideas." Wu Yue put his hands in his sleeves: "It's just that Mr. Zheng's move is too risky. If you want to raise troops at this time, can you have the talent to lead the army? Can the food and grass be sustainable?" Is Tianxuan determined to help me stay at the front line? Can I discuss it with Tianshu? I haven’t considered these things clearly, and I’m afraid it’s a big deal.” Wu Yue bowed his hands and said goodbye: "I’m sorry to say goodbye first."

The boy leading the carriage shivered in the cold wind, with his hands covered in his sleeves, he stepped on the toes of his right foot with his left foot from time to time, hoping to awaken a little consciousness.

In this cold weather, if the master doesn't stay in the mansion well, why bother him to come out to suffer this kind of crime.

Just as he was complaining, the shadow in front of him suddenly deepened. The boy raised his head and saw Wu Yue was already standing in front of him. He couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Is the matter finished, sir? It's so cold, hurry up, master!" Get in the car, the foot stove is simmering inside." While talking, he took the hand stove out from behind the curtain of the car, and when his cold fingers touched the warm copper stove, he felt the heat from his fingers to the bottom of his heart. Immediately thought about it.

The young man was not very old, and all the thoughts in his heart were written on his face. Wu Yue saw it funny, and said to the young man: "You can hold this copper stove by yourself. I am sitting in the car, and my hands are not cold. You come out with me to freeze, don't freeze yourself."

The servant felt that this was not good, but he really couldn't bear the warmth, so he had to smile shyly, and graciously opened the curtain for Wu Yue.

"How are you doing in Tianji?"

"Most of Tianji's old officials have been persuaded by Zheng Yixiu and decided to rebel against Xun Su. Only Wu Yue thinks this is inappropriate. Master, should we add another [-]% tax to Tianji?"

"Wu Yue." Murong Li raised his head and thought for a while and said, "He is a sensible person."

"Subordinates believe that Wu Yue has begun to suspect that someone is agitating Zheng Yixiu behind his back, should we..."

Murong Li frowned slightly, looked at Geng Shu and said, "Have you been discovered?"

"Subordinates dare not!" Geng Shu clasped his fists: "Wu Yue once told his family that the conditions for raising troops at this time are not mature, and Zheng Yixiu is not a reckless person. If he is so impatient in this matter, someone must be instigating behind his back."

"He is a rare person who understands." Murongli said: "The dignitaries in Tianji value the money too much. If they are willing to give up half a cent in exchange for a lifetime of peace, why not? They can't blame me if they are moved by themselves."

"Then Wu Yue..."

"Don't worry about him." Murongli got up and walked to the table: "He wants to be wise and protect himself, but it also depends on whether those powerful people are willing or not. If they are not willing to follow the path I gave, is there any other path?"

Murongli pulled out a piece of paper, folded it and handed it to Geng Shu: "Since Tianji has already started to act, Tianshu has to do something, you pass the news to the three great families of Tianshu, Tianshu The tax is heavier than that of Tianji, if Tianji raises troops, they can't help it. By the way." Murongli looked at Geng Shu: "Be sure to let Zhong Kunyi know the news."

"Yes." Geng Shu turned around to leave, but was stopped by Murong Li again.

"and many more."

"What else is there for the master?"

"You tell Geng Wu the news, and ask him to find an appropriate opportunity to tell Meng Zhang the news."

"The last time Meng Zhang passed the news of Zhong Kunyi to me, he always wanted to repay him for his favor. After all, Tianshu is his old country, so he should know."