Chapter 37 Beauty Trap
Delivering firearms to Prince Jing's Mansion... The moment Zhao Duan heard these words, lightning struck in his mind.
Many royal princes of the Dayu Dynasty followed the enfeoffment of other places.
Of course, it is not a backward model of dividing the territory into parts and assigning them to the jurisdiction of clan members.
Instead, only part of the industry and land was given away, which was equivalent to a super-high-level gentry. The administrative and military affairs of the location were still under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.
Today, there are eight powerful princes scattered among the nine and eighteen mansions of Dayu, referred to as the "Eight Kings".
Among them, the one who is recognized as the most powerful in the "Jiancheng Road" located in the prosperous area in the south is Prince Jing.
After the Xuanmen coup, Xu Zhenguan ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. The eight princes were silent at first, and then sent congratulations one after another, recognizing the empress's throne.
On the surface everything is fine.
But this is not the case.
The kings have been running the place for many years and have deep roots. The most important thing is that they are all "clan relatives" and have the possibility of inheriting the throne in name only.
Therefore, the relationship between the Empress and the Eight Kings became "ambiguous"...
As the niece, the empress wanted to reduce the power of her uncles and consolidate their status.
But because the foundation is not stable, we can't take action for the time being, so we can only try to figure it out slowly.
It is unknown whether there are "careerists" among the eight kings who want to seek the throne, but it is true that they are all worried that the empress's knife will strike them.
In addition, there are also rumors in the market that the reason why the second prince's remnant party "Kuang Fu She" is active in various places has been unable to be eradicated.
Just because there is the support of the Eight Kings behind him...
Of course, there is no evidence, just rumors.
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"Do you know what you are talking about?!"
In Nuan Pavilion, Zhao Duan asked in a deep voice.
Xiaoya, who had been crying for a long time, trembled and said:
"Everything I say is true, I don't dare to lie..."
Then, she choked with sobs and roughly described what happened.
Zhang Changji does have the habit of talking in his sleep, but every time he speaks, it is only a few broken and vague words.
Originally, even if Xiaoya heard it, it would be difficult to construct a complete association.
But I can't stand the fact that the soldier comes so many times...
I confided a lot of sleep talk, even if it was only one or two words at a time, but when combined, the amount of information was huge.
According to Xiaoya, Zhang Changji was suspected of secretly contacting people from Prince Jing's palace and helping him secretly transfer a group of firearms craftsmen and some finished firearms to the south.
"As far as I know, according to the law, Prince Jing's Mansion is allowed to have private troops, but the number can be up to 800 people, including logistics personnel..."
"Firearms are military supplies controlled by the imperial court. Firearms craftsmen are hereditary and are prohibited from moving. Firearms manufacturing is under the jurisdiction of Jingying... Zhang Changji serves in Jingying, which is convenient for him."
Zhao Duan's thoughts were spinning, and his expression was both excited and worried.
I was excited because I caught a big fish as soon as I took action, but I was worried that... the level of this matter was beyond expectations.
"If it's true... then what does Prince Jing's palace want to do by secretly stealing firearms manufacturing technology? It's terrifying to think about it!
Also, is a low-level lieutenant like Zhang Changji capable of completing this task alone?
Behind him, are there higher-level officials lurking in the court?
This maelstrom between the Empress and the Eight Kings is no less dangerous than the factional struggle in the temple!
Ordinary people are involved in it, and there are many dangers! "
"But...high risk also means high reward!"
Zhao Duan's heartbeat quickened and he quickly made a decision.
Looking at Xiaoya who was sitting slumped in front of her with messy clothes and makeup, she said lightly: "Very good. The information you provided is very valuable. Is there anything else?"
"No more, that's all." Xiaoya was uneasy, her eyes were like a frightened deer, she bit her lip and said:
"My lord, the Nu family is really innocent."
"I believe you," Zhao Duan said gently:
"This matter is considered your meritorious service. Remember, you must remain tight-lipped about your conversation with me today, including my arrival. When I bring Zhang Changji to justice, your benefits will be indispensable."
Xiaoya breathed a sigh of relief and raised a smile: "My slave has the strictest mouth. As for the benefits, I don't dare to accept it. I just ask for your kindness." You, who just betrayed others, tell me that you have a strict mouth... Zhao Duan was unable to complain.
However, he did believe that the other party would not talk nonsense.
Unless you want to die.
"Okay, I'll keep you safe." Zhao Duan said.
Xiaoya was overjoyed and hurriedly climbed to his side, her greasy hands moving around irregularly:
"The servant will serve you and take off your clothes."
Cough... Zhao Duan stood up with a slight bow and said seriously:
"This case is very important, and I can't afford to waste any time, so I'm leaving."
If the case is true, and the court later verifies the case and traces it back to here, and learns that he, Zhao, stayed here at night, the empress will not know how she will view him.
Zhao Duan is a person with lofty goals and will not make the mistake of losing big for small things!
Xiaoya's eyes were full of resentment, but she still didn't give up. She always felt that Zhao Duan was not sleeping anymore, and she felt uneasy. She hurriedly said:
"There are new things here in the slave family that you will definitely like."
"What?" Zhao Duan stopped, curiosity killed the cat.
Xiaoya stood up, with a smile on her lips, and walked toward the back room behind the screen. She took out something next to the wardrobe and said:
"Sir, do you know why the Zhang brothers are so attached to me?"
"Why?" Zhao Duan saw the shadow of a woman changing clothes reflected on the screen, and felt that it was becoming more difficult to press the gun.
"Just because the slave family understands what they want."
With that said, Xiaoya walked out from behind the screen and had changed her hairstyle and clothes:
His white clothes are as white as the snow, his green hair is like a waterfall, he wears a gold-plated phoenix crown on his head, and holds a blank "memorial" in his hand, pretending to be majestic and cold.
The same cosplay of the Empress of Yu, Xu Zhenguan!
Xiaoya said lightly: "Zhao Qing, why don't you bow to me? Could it be that you want to deceive you and ignore your superiors?"
Zhao Duan was stunned!
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Outside Qinglian Xiaozhu Hutong.
In the darkness, Zhu Kui sat on the carriage, waiting boredly, looking at the entrance of the alley from time to time.
"Why don't you come out, sir? You can't really sleep, right?"
Not long ago, he witnessed with his own eyes a group of guests walking out one after another. He knew that the cultural gathering must be over, but Zhao Duan was nowhere to be seen.
Just when Zhu Kui was thinking about it, he saw a figure rushing back in the alley.
"Sir, are you out?" Zhu Kui perked up and jumped out of the carriage to greet him.
"I almost couldn't get out." Zhao Duan looked complicated and shook his head. The heat in his body was gradually relieved by the cold night air.
Zhu Kui was surprised: "With your determination, sir, you almost lost your position?"
Lao Zhu has followed Zhao Duan for a year. Apart from anything else, he still admires Zhao Duan for his determination to love the empress purely and not touch other women at all.
Because you have no idea how fresh the stuff inside is... Zhao Duan cursed.
He finally understood why even the hypocrite Zhang Changshuo couldn't resist.
She really understands it!
In the past life, there was a classic question:
Why are there no shortage of beauties around big men, but the beauty trap still works for them?
Gao Zan's answer is that beauty traps are never about entertaining people with sex, but about attacking people's hearts.
What you think is a beauty trap: Big star Liu Yifei seduces you
The real beauty trap: Sixteen-year-old Zhao Ling'er hugs your arm and calls out "Brother Xiaoyao"
"Stop talking nonsense," Zhao Duan got into the carriage, exhaled a deep breath, calmed his mind, glanced at the time, and said:
"Go to the Yamen."
The incident involving the Zhang brothers was too big, and he had to find someone to share the risk with him.
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(End of this chapter)