The three of them came to the yard and were still cursing. They were obviously unhappy and asked Zhang Wenguan and others to take the lead.

Their lineup is also quite representative.

Murong Baojie represents the military force, which is the hawks in the court, or the military meritorious faction. Because there are many soldiers in the army who yearn for military merit, they just want to fight. Therefore, his sect has always been against civil officials, and they admire Wu Meiniang's tough style very much. Don't talk nonsense, just do it.

Zhang Qianxu represents the new faction in the court. This new faction is purely supporting the industrial and commercial class. They believe that the industrial and commercial class can become the main class, which can make the country richer and stronger, which is more beneficial to the country. This has nothing to do with interests, but because their thoughts have changed and become their political belief.

Indeed, the rise of industry and commerce has brought about many changes. If there are oppositions in the court, there will definitely be supporters.

But they were not the mainstream faction in the court for a long time, and officials of this faction have been hovering in the middle and lower classes. However, after this incident came out, the new faction jumped out and publicized their political ideas without any concerns. Instead, this power expanded a lot.

Liang Jianhou was the younger brother of Liang Jianfang, a famous general in the early Tang Dynasty, and was also the old subordinate of Cheng Yaojin. This faction opposed the power transfer system, because they followed Cheng Yaojin to support Li Zhi ascend the throne. They did not go home for several months, but squatted in the corner to protect Li Zhi. As a result, they did not recover from the battle of Ashinahelu. They held some irrelevant positions in the imperial guards and had no real power. They had all realized that Cheng Yaojin's incident was very interesting, because Li Zhi not only did not kill Wang Wendu, but later activated Wang Wendu. This was because he was unwilling to help the prince from the bottom of his heart. Now the prince is talking about benevolence, filial piety, affection, and friendship. However, when Li Zhi ascended the throne, he was also benevolence, filial and emotional, but then it changed.

"Shangshu Ling, two generals, don't believe Zhang Wenguan and others. We stood up and helped the queen stabilize the sect and spared no effort to support the frontline soldiers day and night. My hair was white. We won this battle. And what about Zhang Wenguan and others? Apart from almost destroying my Tang Dynasty, they did nothing. Now that the war has been over, why should they point fingers at us? If you support them, you will be really ungrateful."

Murong Baojie is a martial artist who speaks so bluntly.

You are fighting on the front line, and we are supporting you behind you. If you help them, it is not ungrateful.

Zhang Qianxu said: "Shangshu Ling, Zhang Wenguan and others are determined to suppress merchants. This is contrary to your policies, but it may also implicate you. If you help them, you will pick up a knife and chop yourself. We have always supported your policies. We also believe that the business class can make the country richer and stronger, so don't be deceived by them."

Han Yi nodded and said, "I know, I understand very well in my heart. What I want to know is, what do you plan to do if we support you?"

Liang Jianhou immediately said: "Continue to let the queen take charge of government affairs and bring Zhang Wen and others to the court and the country."

Zhang Qianxu hurriedly added: "Shangshu Ling, this is not broken or established. We believe that we should adhere to the policy of Shangshu Ling and continue to strengthen the industrial and commercial class. Leaving Zhang Wenguan and others in the court will only hinder our efforts. If we don't do this today, we will force us to do this in the future."

Han Yi nodded repeatedly when he heard this, and then said with Qi Bi Heli and Xue Rengui, "Let's do this, I'll talk to Zhang Wenguan and the others to see if they can give in."

Murong Baojie said: "Shangshu Ling, you are all in vain. If they are willing to give in, I will cut off my head. For stubborn people like them, they can only use force."

Han Yi smiled and said, "We have a saying in the Middle Ages, "First rituals and then soldiers."

Zhang Qianxu was happy when he heard this. He said, "There is nothing to do with courtesy and then to the army, which means that Han Yi was standing by their side, so he said, "Everything is decided by the Shangshu Ling."

Han Yi nodded with a smile.

They also left with satisfaction. At least from Han Yi's tone, Han Yi was standing on their side.

"Where are you both seeing it?"

Han Yi looked at Qi Bi Heli and Xue Rengui with a wry smile.

Qi Bi He Li and Xue Rengui nodded, feeling worried!

Their mentality is different, but it is not purely because they were fooled by Han Yi. Because when the two factions were fighting, they were not in Chang'an and were not involved in it at the beginning. Coupled with Han Yi's fooling, they can look at this matter as neutrals.

The authorities are confused and the bystanders are clear. The current situation makes them feel very worried and scared.

Both sides are very powerful, and both sides understand one thing, that is, if you lose, the whole family will die and there is no way out.

In this case, even if they choose to take sides, civil war is inevitable and they must fight.

If it is a peaceful and prosperous era, it doesn't matter. After all, no matter which side they choose, there is a great hope of winning. The problem is that the Tang Dynasty cannot afford any war now, and as long as the war starts, it will definitely collapse. You must know that Taicang has no food anymore. Once a war is fought, it can only rob the people. Both sides rob the people's food, and the people will also rebel. The entire Tang Dynasty can collapse. In addition, the surrounding areas are hungry, and maybe the Five Barbarians invade China will be staged.

Xue Rengui sighed and said, "From this situation, it may not be easy to stop them!"

Han Yi said: "If it were simple, it wouldn't be our turn."

Qi Bi Heli said anxiously: "Then do you have any way to calm this battle?"

Han Yi was silent for a little, and said, "It may be difficult for us to stop it alone. We must bring the neutral factions in the court to our side so that we can stop them."

"Neutral?"

"Yes, as far as I know, Cui Zhongcheng, Wang Shilang, Zheng Shilang, Changsun Shilang, Di Shaoqing, and Ren Shilang have not made any statement. They are all wise people. If they can get their help, this matter will be much easier."

"Can they do it?"

"Can we do it, at least we can strengthen our strength!"

Qi Bi He Li and Xue Rengui nodded at the same time.

Han Yi said again: "But outside of this, I have to meet the queen and the prince. Now it's just a matter of trouble. If the queen and the prince also stand up, then this matter may really be irreversible. Therefore, we must let the queen and the prince know that our philosophy is for the good of this country, for the good of the royal family of Li Tang, and to make them feel at ease."

Qi Bi He Li nodded and said, "Then it's time for the Secretary of State."

"I dare not, I dare not." Han Yi waved his hand and said, "Actually, we are also for ourselves. What we are looking for now is nothing else. We just hope that our descendants can live in a safe country and not be eroded by war. Whenever I think of the people in the northwest and Tuyuhun, I am really afraid that my children will live that kind of life."

Everyone is a parent, and this sentence really resonates with everyone, especially Qie Heli. He is so old that he is his descendants.

Since the door of the mansion has been opened, it proves that Han Yi is going out to walk around. On the second day, he entered the palace to meet the queen.

This army has to report to the queen.

"I was planning to greet you with the queen. It seems that there is no need for this!"

Han Yi came to the Imperial Garden and saw Wu Meiniang sitting alone in the pavilion, clearly not wanting to say those hypocritical words to Han Yi.

Wu Meiniang just looked at him coldly and said nothing.

She is now forced to move Han Yi to the point where she is unable to move, and she is full of hatred and fear for Han Yi!

"Huh? The queen's eyes seemed a little unfriendly!" Han Yi said in confusion: "I really don't understand this. At this point, I think I have done very kindly. Look at me, I have not brought a soldier and a soldier to Chang'an, which has fully demonstrated my sincerity!"

"Yeah?"

Wu Meiniang sneered and said, "I don't know how many muskets and cannons are aimed at me around."

Han Yi smiled and said, "What do the queen say?"

Wu Meiniang said angrily: "Do you think I don't know what trick you are playing? You scattered your troops in the mansion in order to eliminate the military power of Qibing Heli and others. If you have muskets and cannons, you don't need those soldiers who can fight well. You will be able to arm a large army soon. You are so cunning."

Han Yi smiled bitterly and said, "If I don't remove the military power, you will also be suspicious whether I have ill-intentioned intentions. Now that I have ill-intentioned rights, you also suspect that I have ill-intentioned intentions. I have invented muskets and cannons to fight the enemy. How can you think I am used to deal with you? You must know that muskets and cannons are extremely difficult to produce. At present, I only have about 3,000 muskets. On the surface, how can you threaten you? What do you want me to do?"

Wu Meiniang snorted: "If you are open and honest, why did you hide your arsenal? That arsenal can produce thousands of ammunition a day. Do you say you only have three thousand muskets, will I believe it?"

Han Yi smiled and said, "The queen doesn't know. This musket can fire countless ammunitions. You can't judge how many muskets I have in my hand by the amount of ammunition produced. Take a step back and say that I am the commander of the three armies and have made such a great contribution. It is the Secretary of the Republic. If I am harboring evil intentions, can I make such a move? Although you are unwilling to propose a plan, I still have to talk about the plan. Isn't the current situation the same as what I planned? The merchant has completely stood on your side and is helping you with no effort. But you are always guarding against me and preparing to cross the river and destroying the bridge. You are simply a thief calling for a thief!"

This is of course a lie. In fact, he invented muskets and cannons, not to fight Tubo, but mainly to prevent Wu Meiniang's soldiers from taking dangerous moves. The most terrifying thing about muskets and cannons is that they can be armed quickly. This is simply too suitable for the industrial and commercial class. If everyone plays bows and arrows, the industrial and commercial class is definitely not the opponent of the imperial guards. They are professionals, but muskets and cannons can make up for these.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Wu Meiniang was too lazy to listen to his nonsense, so she didn't believe that Han Yi only had three thousand muskets. She had already found out that muskets and cannons were sent to the front line in batches, and more and more, and the output of ammunition was obviously prepared for a long time. However, Han Yi really only had so many muskets. In fact, Han Yi disbanded the army and also meant to confuse Wu Meiniang.

This strategy has been quite successful.

Wu Meiniang knew Han Yi’s plan. In such a dangerous situation, if there were no guns and cannons guaranteed, Han Yi would never be able to disband the army easily. He asked again: “What are you planning to do next?”

Han Yi sighed bitterly: "Of course, you are acting according to the plan and helping you sit on the throne."

Wu Meiniang said: "I don't think it's that simple."

“It’s that simple.”

Han Yi said: "Everything is the same as the plan, and you can sit on it, but in order to ensure the safety of both of you and me, we must first divide the power so that I will not destroy the bridge when I cross the river."

Wu Meiniang couldn't hear her sarcasm and said, "How do you plan to divide it?"

She also understood that Han Yi has become the right hand in the victory and defeat again, and all the initiative is in the hands of Han Yi. She has no way to change this at present, and she cannot move. You must know that she doesn’t even dare to see Yang Sine. If she dares to see Yang Sine, Li Hong will definitely see him too.

Han Yi smiled and said, "First of all, military power. Regarding military power, there are two ways to check and balance each other. One is that both of us have half of the military power, but I think this is not the best solution. If both of us have military power, then it is likely to fight. The best way is that neither of us has military power and hand over the army to the country."

Wu Meiniang immediately said, "How can this work?"

Han Yi said: "Then do you think both of us should have military power? Then you are at a loss. I want to arm it, but it's much faster than you."

Wu Meiniang immediately said: "Would you hand over the arsenal?"

You have reacted too quickly. Han Yi nodded and said, "If I don't hand it over, will you feel at ease? But I won't hand it over to you, everyone will hand it over to the country."

Wu Meiniang pondered for a moment and said, "But if there is no army protection, who will listen to us?"

Han Yi said: "Submitting military power does not mean losing the protection of the army. We just hand over the military power to the state for trusteeship, and the treasury will pay all military pay. It is just that the military and political orders are separated. You have military orders, but the military and political must be handed over to the state."

"What about you?"

"I want to have the veto power, and I don't want the power to command the military, but I must be able to veto your use of the military order of the imperial guards. I think it's fair. You can't hurt me, and I can't hurt you, but if someone wants to hurt you and me, we can deal with him together."

Wu Meiniang pondered and said, "I believe your conditions are more than that."

Han Yi smiled and said, "Of course, there is also the financial power. Now the court owes so much money. If you are owing so much money, everyone understands the process of owing debts. I have the idea of ​​that 50 million chunks. I must ensure that the court fulfills its promises. Therefore, I have the power to deny your tax collection. If you want to collect taxes, you must obtain our consent."

"us?"

Wu Meiniang said in surprise.

Han Yi smiled and said, "You have to praise my noble character. I am not like you. I hope to take all the power in my own hands. I also know that you are not at ease with me. Therefore, I plan to reform the three provinces and draw out the provinces separately. Select dozens of people from all levels, or even hundreds of virtuous people who are virtuous and virtuous to enter the provinces. The military and government and the treasury will be temporarily handed over to the provinces for custody, and any resolutions will be raised by everyone."

Wu Meiniang asked, "Who will decide this candidate?"

Han Yi said: "It is selected by neutral factions in the North Korea."

"Cui Jibing and the others?"

“That’s right.”

Han Yi nodded and said, "They will choose people. They will not be yours, nor mine, and I will not join."

"Don't you join?" Wu Meiniang said in surprise.

Han Yi nodded and said, "If I join, you and I will become hostile again, and you will be worried all kinds of things and don't think about food and food all day long. I believe that you will be more at ease when doing this." As he said, he complained, "I find it is really troublesome to work with you. You have to consider your feelings in everything, but you never consider my feelings."

Wu Meiniang said angrily: "You have the final say in everything. Do you still need me to consider your feelings?"
Chapter completed!