Chapter 211 The first intelligence from within the customs
With the series of decrees and arrangements made by Chief Shi Mao Daxian, it became clear that the focus of the Anxi Protectorate's work in the next six months will be changed from early military raids to stabilization Internal affairs, vigorously develop production.
But for this place outside the Pass, the final destination of all these actions is war.
And this time it will no longer be a small fight as before, but a war that truly involves an existential crisis.
This is like a person who wants to punch with all his strength. He must first retract his fist to accumulate strength, and then punch it out hard, in order to inflict the heaviest damage to the enemy and gain the greatest victory.
When only Xiao Changche, Li Dachui, and Mao Daxian were left in the room, a man walked in from the side door. It was Qian Jia, the head of Zhiqiuyuan.
After bowing slightly to the three people in the room, Qian Jia spread out a file under his ribs and said: "Two Protectors, Chang Shi, the latest information from Chang'an, Qian Jia felt that the matter was of great importance and he had to make a judgment as soon as possible."
Xiao Changche asked: "Is it from Zhang Qingyun? He has only been back for a few months and he can get it. Did you get any important information?”
Qian Jia smiled and said, “Miss Qingyun’s status is a bit special. After returning to Chang’an, she really had no contacts. She made friends with many of the powerful people in the dynasty. What we consider to be very confidential information is effortless for her."
Xiao Changche glanced sideways at Li Dachui and found that this guy was very proud, as if he was thinking about his actions. Taozi pulled Zhang Qingyun into Zhiqiuyuan and was very proud.
It has only been a year, but it has already paid off hugely.
What makes Qian Jia so solemn is that we know the importance of this information from Chang'an.
"The first thing is that He Zudao destroyed the Liu family in Jinyang and the Wang family in Taiyuan, took full control of the two places, and used the massive wealth seized from these two families to organize a large number of armies in the two places."
“The second thing is that He Qiku died, an abnormal death. Judging from the information obtained, it seems that He Qiku committed suicide because of He Zudao’s behavior. However, the court still did a beautiful job this time. , a funeral was held for He Qiku in line with his status."
"The third thing, and the thing that surprised us the most, Zhang Qingyun confirmed that He Zudao entered Hedong and messed up Hedong, all in Kou Zhong. In Wei Zhengdao's calculations, He Zudao was just a cover, a tool that would be discarded after use. When He Zudao and the Hedong coalition forces were fighting fiercely in Hedong, the court should have a mysterious force unknown to outsiders intervene. Take advantage of it.”
Qian Jia looked up at everyone in the room and said: "To put it bluntly, it's like a mantis stalking a cicada, with the oriole behind. When both sides are exhausted from the fight, they suddenly appear and wipe out both sides. Then all the charges, Naturally, He Zudao will carry it, and the court will gain a refreshing Hedong."
Several people in the room were extremely surprised.
“Bring me the map!” Xiao Changche and Li Dachui said in unison.
Qian Jia was well prepared. He took out a map from in front of him and spread it out in front of the two guards.
This is a map of Hedong. Of course, it was drawn by the imperial court. It is not as detailed as the map of Guanwai map drawn by Zhiqiuyuan, but it is still very similar.
The two of them looked at the map for a long time, and then pointed their fingers at the Taihang Mountains.
Looking at each other, Li Dachui blurted out: "This plan cannot be a temporary idea. I'm afraid it has been planned for a long time. Indeed, only Kou Zhong and Wei Zhengdao have the resources for such a big project!"< br>
Mao Daxian narrowed his eyes and thought: "So, when Zhang Ruo checked the accounts, he was probably vaguely exposed to the truth of this matter, so he was cut through the mess with a sharp knife and captured in one fell swoop. Now. Think about it, how can the imperial court do things so smoothly? Zhang Ruo also has a backer in the imperial court. The so-called offending Ling Huye is just an excuse."
"It should be like this. !" Li Dachui and Qian Jia both nodded.
Only Xiao Changche didn’t understand: “Why should it be like this?”
Li Dachui nodded and said: "If you want to reap the benefits of being a fisherman, you need sufficient strength. Otherwise, you will fail to become a fisherman and will be swallowed up by the fish. Therefore, there must be an army hidden in the Taihang Mountains."
"I understand this!" Xiao Chang said.
"Such an army, hidden in the Taihang Mountains, doesn't need money, food, or military pay?" Li Dachui asked with a smile: "Where does the money come from? Can it be taken out of the open account? Of course it doesn't. It was money from an unknown source, and the amount was huge. As a minister of household affairs, Zhang Ruo had a huge deficit in his account, so he went to check the account. He thought it was embezzled, and in fact it was embezzled. However, Most of the embezzled money should have gone to this army."
Xiao Changche suddenly realized: "With such a sophisticated plan, how can the imperial court really be doomed this time? As you said, if you master Hedong, the world's situation will change again." Li Dachui turned to look at the map: "Then it depends on whether He Zudao can escape this disaster! If you can break out of this trap..."
"Then there will be chaos in Hedong and Hexi." Mao Daxian said: "He Zudao's military ability is quite strong. He has fought against the Chu army in the south for so many years. His military experience is probably not that of those in the imperial court who have enjoyed decades of comfort in their homes. If He Zudao discovers this plan, the army that the imperial court has worked so hard to hide will lose a lot of money instead of stealing it!"
Qian Jia nodded.
"Sledgehammer, do you want He Zudao to live or die?" Xiao Changche suddenly asked.
Li Dachui spread his hands, shook his head and said: "Whether he is alive or dead, we have no ability to intervene for the time being. The only thing we can do is to watch."
"But he His life and death will definitely have a sufficient impact on the situation in the world!" Mao Daxian said: "If the imperial court takes over Hedong, then it can control Hexi, and if these two places are safe, Chang'an will be safe. Then Linghu Ye is outside the pass. Under such circumstances, he will not act rashly. But if he does not die and causes chaos in Hedong and Hexi, Linghuye will be put on the agenda, and in order to escape smoothly, he will definitely make a deal with Yuan Ren. "
Li Dachui walked around the room a few times, "Linghu Ye can trade with Yuan Ren, he can also trade with us, Lao Qian, let's make preliminary contact with Linghu Zhishu and the others."
"With Linghuye What's there to talk about in Huye?" Xiao Changche said angrily.
"Yes! We must let them understand that just by taking out Yuan Ren, they may not be able to escape. This will make me angry. When the time comes, I will drag him out of the customs. If he wants to leave, he has to give it to me. Benefits!”
“I’ve given you benefits and you really want to let him go?” Xiao Chang said.
“There are different ways to move!” Li Dachui laughed: “What did we do with Chang Jian some time ago? Why did Zhang Ruo keep exerting himself at Chen Liang’s place? Linghuye can leave, but There’s no telling how many people he can take away. One hundred thousand frontier troops, one hundred thousand frontier troops, haha!”
Qian Jia said: "Two Protectors, Miss Qingyun also made another discovery. I am afraid that the relationship between Bachelor Zhizhi Gaozhou and Ling Huye is extraordinary. After following this line of investigation, I found that His Majesty's side The chief eunuch has a close relationship with Xueshi Zhou.”
“It’s interesting!” Li Dachui narrowed his eyes: “In that case, Ling Huye might still be able to produce something sealed by the imperial court. The imperial edict came to Beijing in a grand manner? "
One is responsible for formulating the imperial edict, the other is in charge of the seal, and of course, there is also an emperor who is superstitious about taking pills and dreams of ascending to heaven in one fell swoop. All weird things are normal.
"Yes, it's very possible!" Qian Jia said: "So I sent a letter to Zhang Qingyun, and I must keep an eye on this clue. I think this is a profitable thing. "
" Could it be that Ling Huye has already obtained this thing and is just waiting for a suitable opportunity?" Mao Daxian said.
"Impossible!" Li Dachui and Qian Jia said in unison,
"Tell me." Li Dachui gestured to Qian Jia with a smile.
Qian Jia nodded: "Whether it is Bachelor Zhou or the eunuch manager beside the emperor, the most important thing in their hands is probably this kind of thing now. When will it be taken out? In order to get the best price, they will definitely think carefully about it. Will they come up with such a bargaining chip at the last moment? You know, once this bargaining chip is thrown away, they will have nothing valuable anymore! "
"So?" Mao Daxian asked.
“Keep an eye on them. If we can grab this thing by then, even if we really can’t stop Linghuye from entering, with this thing, we can still get in Linghuye’s way. We can get what we want there!" Qian Jia said. "Sir, Zhiqiuyuan should allocate enough powerful manpower to the pass for Miss Qingyun to control. After all, you can use those noble gentlemen to collect intelligence, but to do other things, it is probably a case of high vision and short hand. And now Luo Liangluo in the pass Ying and his uncle and nephew have low martial arts skills, so it’s not safe if they really want to take action!”
"You can arrange this matter!"
"Then I am going to transfer the White Tiger Brigade into the pass for Qingyun to drive!" Qian Jia said: "There are turmoils in the pass, and the changes are more dramatic than ours. It's still bigger outside the pass, we should increase our efforts."
"The main force must be placed outside the pass, on top of Kang Yuan!" Xiao Changche said sternly.
Qian Jia nodded and said: "Yes, Protector, but the problems inside the customs will profoundly affect our situation outside the customs. We cannot affect the inside of the customs, but we must be fully aware of it and try our best to deal with the bad ones. Minimize the impact and maximize the good impact!"
Li Dachui stretched out his hand to hold Xiao Changche's shoulder and said: "It is impossible to completely cut through the inside and outside of the pass. Qian Zhangyuan is right. ”
(End of this chapter)