Chapter 147: No last resort
After Zhou Yuanmu walked away, Ji Xianzhi turned around and entered the study.
Ning Nanyou looked up at him and said, "Uncle Ji looked at me like this... he also wanted to persuade me to stay away from that Jiang Nu?"
He shook his head and said, "I will not interfere with the lord's private affairs. The relationship between you and your wife is not something we can interfere with."
Ning Nan's depressed mood calmed down a little after his words, "Forget it, no matter what... these days... Jiang Chengyi has been persistent in sending silk books here?" He saw Ji Xianzhi's desire to speak but stopped, and he settled his guess in his heart and asked.
Ji Xianzhi nodded and said, "Lord...you should take a look? This Lord Master Si's mind, perseverance and even strategy are extraordinary. If you get his help, you will definitely be much smoother in the capital."
Ning Nanyou pinched the bridge of his nose tiredly, and felt his eyes sore. After resting for a while, he asked softly: "Jiang Chengyi, how many letters have he sent in total?"
"In the month and a half after the incident of King De Longzhong's corruption case... Jiang Zhushi sent a total of eight letters." Ji Xianzhi calculated carefully and replied.
Ning Nanyou sneered: "He is really indomitable?"
Ji Xianzhi also said helplessly: "Jiangzhusi is so labor-consuming to write silk books for you to your lord, which is also a sincere heart."
"I don't know if it's sincerity or not."
Ji Xianzhi heard this and hesitated, "Then... the lord means to continue to refuse?"
Ning Nanyou raised his eyes and looked at him and said, "He has been handing over the letter so hard. If I still refuse, wouldn't it be too mean?"
Ji Xianzhi said in a daze: "You said so... are you agreeing?"
Ning Nanyou nodded and said, "On the road to excluding Deng's family, we do not have any conflicts with Jiang's family."
The man in black clothes looked out the window with a deep eyes. The night was extremely quiet at this moment, just like his mood at this moment.
What should come will always come.
Capital, Luoyang.
Since the Longzhong case a month and a half ago, Emperor Wei sent two people from the left and right prisoners to arrest Shi An, who was hiding in Lingling, but failed, the court and the country gradually calmed down from the initial boiling heat.
However, the wave tide, which had not yet been completely calmed down, soon after the congratulations, Guiyang's war report once again caused waves.
The commander of Guiyang County, Zhang Bei, rushed into the capital yesterday and was heading straight for the imperial city, but was stopped by the Huai King and invited to the Regent's Mansion.
Both the Emperor and the King of Huai were very concerned about the movements in Linhe's direction.
The news that Zhang Bei was intercepted soon came into the palace. The emperor sat in the palace and heard that Zhang Bei had never come out again after entering the Huai Palace. He was anxious and uneasy. Just at this moment, Jiang Chengyi led the prince Ning Wuheng to rush into the Nangong.
Seeing that the two of them looked extremely solemn, Emperor Wei suddenly felt uneasy in his heart.
"Jiang Qing was so anxious to bring the prince to see me, but what's the big deal?" Emperor Wei pretended to be calm and looked up and asked.
Jiang Chengyi looked at Emperor Wei's sickly face, and when he reached his mouth, he suddenly felt a little reluctant to say it, for fear that the emperor would faint from anger after he said it like this.
He paused for a moment, knelt down at the Emperor of Wei, and bowed to him: "The prince and the minister received news at the same time... Linhe... was occupied by the king of Wuhu Mengcao... Guiyang was also in a hot and hot place at this time... Jiang Taigong's family is now not sure whether it is life or death, and the prefect Gu An is dead."
The teacup held by Emperor Wei suddenly fell to the ground and fell into four petals.
He raised his eyes and looked at Jiang Chengyi, and asked again with a more emphasis word by word: "You... say it again?"
Jiang Chengyi took a breath and was about to answer, but the prince beside him spoke at this time: "Father! Please lead your troops to Linhe with the general in the city to take back the lost land!"
The prince suddenly said such words, causing Jiang Chengyi, who was beside him to frown deeply. He raised his head and glared at the prince.
Ning Wuheng received the teacher's warning gaze, and he paused in his heart. When he thought about what he had just said, he realized that he was too anxious and was reckless. So he hurriedly knelt down at his father with Jiang Chengyi, and did not dare to continue speaking more.
The emperor, who was sitting on the high seat, looked at the two of them with a deep look, and the hall fell into silence.
Emperor Wei asked in silence for a long time: "Jiang Qing, is it really that way?"
Jiang Chengyi waited for him to ask this question before speaking: "Your Majesty, Your Highness has also lost his inch because he was overly worried about Jiang Taigong. Things have not reached such a point. Now the whole city is blocked, and my people cannot come out or enter. The credibility of the news is not high."
"I heard today... The commander of Guiyang County Zhang Bei entered the capital yesterday, but was intercepted by the King of Huai and tied up to the palace. There has been no news yet. The matter of Linhe may not be false." Emperor Wei clenched his fists, and his sick face became even more ugly. "Jiang Qing, you promised me and the general of the city a few years ago... He said that as long as there is water pavilion protection, Jiang Taigong, the mansion of Guannei is absolutely safe. Is this situation the situation you want to show me?"
Jiang Chengyi was not panicked, and slowly stood up, bowed to the Emperor of Wei and said, "Your Majesty, don't be anxious. Today, I went to the palace to tell Your Majesty this news, but I also wanted to tell Your Majesty that I am prepared for this matter. I hope Your Majesty can cooperate with me."
Emperor Wei frowned and said, "Are you prepared? What preparations?"
Jiang Chengyi paused for a moment and stared at Cui Qian, who was serving the Wei Emperor.
Emperor Wei raised his eyebrows and said to Cui Qian: "You should take the people down first. Today, Nangong does not need to be cleaned up, so that all the servants and maids outside can stay away and do not have to come to serve."
Cui Qian raised his hands above his head, bowed and said, "Hey, I will continue to give you instructions."
After Cui Qian took the servants and maids from the left and right to leave the hall, the Emperor of Wei continued to ask: "What preparations do I need to hold my left and right to leave? You also know that Cui Qian is an old man..."
Jiang Chengyi then spoke: "What I said next... besides Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Crown Prince and Me... no more fourth person will know."
Emperor Wei began to curiously and said, "What's the matter?"
Jiang Chengyi replied: "Linhe is safe, Jiang Taigong is safe, and Linhe Prefect Gu An is safe, as well."
Ning Wuheng, who was beside him, widened his eyes in shock when he heard this. His tender face was red and his eyes were filled with disbelief.
"What the teacher said...but is true?" The young man was so shocked that he couldn't stop talking and his words were a little intermittent.
The Emperor Wei, who was at the throne, was also surprised, and it was hard to believe his words.
Jiang Chengyi nodded solemnly and said, "How dare I lie to the emperor? I can't afford to take this crime of deceiving the king."
"What's going on?" Emperor Wei's eyes were full of confusion at this moment, and his dark eyes were staring at the handsome man in front of him, and his heart was shocked.
"Zhang Bei entered Beijing because he really wanted to report to His Majesty that Linhe had lost his life. However, Linhe was blocked by the whole city. As the commander of Guiyang County, Zhang Bei did not know what happened? After I got the news, I realized that the rumors in the outside world were all deliberately spread by Gu An and Lord Gu and Duke Jiang." Jiang Chengyi continued.
"What does this mean?" Emperor Wei frowned.
Jiang Chengyi replied: "Didn't Your Majesty want to get rid of the governor of Guangzhou and the King of Wuhu Mengcao very early? The two men colluded and relied on the power of the Huai King to make accomplices for the tiger, and smuggled arms on the border for many years, which made the warlords in the southern part of the Great Wei Dynasty uncontrollable. Wars often occurred and infringed on people's livelihood. Now, taking advantage of the Linhe War, Lord Gu and Duke Jiang found a good opportunity to get rid of these two people, so they deliberately spread out the news that they had been captured by Mengcao."
"Is there any definite news?" Emperor Wei was half-believing and half-doubted about Jiang Chengyi's words, but did not believe them all.
Ning Zheng spent a lot of money this time. As far as he knew, Ning Zheng gathered a lot of troops in Guiyang, spent more than half a year in Linhe to arrange the situation, and sent his second son Ning Nanyou to the border. He was fully prepared. Emperor Wei had long expected such a battle one day, but he hoped that Jiang Chengyi, Jiang Shan and Gu An were not so worried before. But today, he was particularly scared when he heard the bad news. At this moment, he heard Jiang Chengyi mention the reversal, so he naturally couldn't believe it.
"My people contacted Jiang Taigong and sent him a silk book written by Jiang Taigong. Do you want to take a look?" Jiang Chengyi took out a silk book from his sleeve, presented it with both hands, and replied with his head down.
Emperor Wei seized the hope and naturally wanted to confirm the news, so he hurriedly said, "Take it to me."
Jiang Chengyi stood up from the ground, bent over, and raised his hands to deliver the silk book to the Emperor of Wei.
Emperor Wei couldn't wait to take the silk book and quickly opened it. Jiang Taigong's vigorous brushwork immediately caught his eye. The familiar font made him immediately confirm that the handwritten book was indeed written by Jiang Shan. The silk book was indeed as Jiang Chengyi said, without any mistakes.
"In this way..." Emperor Wei breathed a sigh of relief, "What will happen to Mr. Jiang and Lord Gu in the future?"
"Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about this matter. If your Majesty believes in me, just leave it to me." Jiang Chengyi said sincerely with his waist bent.
Emperor Wei calmed down and said, "Jiang Qing also needs to give me some explanation."
Jiang Chengyi stood up straight and stood in front of Emperor Wei and said lightly: "Do you know the word "patience"?"
Emperor Wei was stunned and looked at him. Seeing the thin man in front of him calm, without any worries, his heart was much calmer. He nodded and immediately believed, "I believe in you. I won't ask more questions."
"Thank you for your trust, but I have something to explain." Jiang Chengyi bowed gratitude and raised his eyes again and mentioned another matter.
Emperor Wei asked: "What's the matter?"
Jiang Chengyi replied: "I believe that Zhang Bei will be able to come out of the Huai Palace tomorrow at most... At that time, he will have to go to the palace to report to Your Majesty the congratulations. Your Majesty just pretends to be completely unaware of it."
Chapter completed!