"so what?"

Yan Qing didn't answer the question, and there was no movement in his cold, deep eyes.

Yan Qing's reaction was so bland that Liu Xiyuan couldn't help but wonder in his heart whether Yan Qing had known for a long time that the emperor was behind the death of her father and brother.

Or, if you think more sinisterly, maybe she is the poisonous snake behind it, just to seize the power of Western Xinjiang from her father and brother, but she doesn't expect that the emperor has already planned it, so that her attempt will be in vain.

This speculation was so sinister and dark that Liu Xiyuan instinctively found it unbelievable.

But his reason told him that this guess was possible.

If Yan Qing is really that cruel and ruthless person, he will be in extreme danger if he rashly exposes this matter.

While thinking, Liu Xiyuan lowered his eyes and moved his gaze downwards, only to see Yan Lingliang clasping his hands behind his back.

Suddenly recalling the cold light flashing across Yan Qing's eyes just now, Liu Xiyuan tightened his hands slightly and suddenly realized something.

The meaning of his words to sow discord between king and minister seemed too obvious.

Even if Yan Qing is not such a ruthless person, as a human minister, he should be wary after hearing his words.

Thinking at the best, he probably felt that he might have come to test her loyalty to the emperor; if he thought at the worst, his words were trying to sow discord between Yan Qing and the emperor, and even slightly meant to encourage Yan Qing to rebel.

No matter who Yan Qing is, just because she helped the emperor settle Li Dingshan's rebellion more than half a month ago is enough to show that Yan Qing is at least loyal to the emperor.

Even if she was deceived, she didn't expect that the emperor might have a hand in the issue of Western Xinjiang.

But a loyal person, especially if the other person is a foolish and loyal person, if he sows the relationship between the monarch and his ministers, if the other person is more aggressive, he may be killed as a rebel!

Liu Xiyuan was a little annoyed. He was not usually a talkative person, so why did he act stupid today?

Could it be that you have been with a fool for so long that you have assimilated?

It's just that it's no use to be upset at this moment. Looking at Yan Qing's expression, if he doesn't give a reasonable explanation today, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see the sun tomorrow.

Liu Xiyuan restrained his instinct to retreat in the face of danger, pursed his lips slightly, and his mind was spinning rapidly.

After a moment, Liu Xiyuan raised a bitter smile and said with a hint of regret and a sigh: "I just feel that the Marquis of Zhenxi made great contributions to the prosperity of Wu'an Kingdom, but was eventually killed by traitors and foreign enemies, but the Holy Lord...

He refused to be fair to the Marquis of Zhenxi and allowed him to die with the reputation of a defeated general. This move is quite chilling."

After saying that, Liu Xiyuan glanced at Yan Qing's face, only to see that he was just looking at him with lowered eyes.

Obviously, these words could not dispel Yan Qing's doubts.

At this moment, Liu Xiyuan couldn't help but regret that he had meddle in this matter.

Is this something strange? Is Yan Qing suspicious of the emperor?

In the final analysis, it was between her, Yan Qing, and the emperor.

The only thing that had anything to do with him, Liu Xiyuan, was probably that if there was an emperor's hand behind the death of Zhenxihou, he would have to carefully consider the feasibility of joining the court as an official.

But this is actually not a question that he needs to know.

The Liu family has its roots in Jicheng, and has been the right-hand man of the Lord of Jicheng for generations.

If nothing unexpected happens, when Yuan Luzhi takes over the position of Lord of Jicheng, he should stay in Jicheng and assist Yuan Luzhi in handling Jicheng affairs.

This is something that the family has already decided on.

It's just that he is unwilling to do so.

"A certain person did not intend to instigate the general, but a certain person was just worried about his own future."

Liu Xiyuan thought about it, suppressed his smile, and said seriously, "To be honest, General, I have been studying hard for decades in order to one day be able to go to the Jinluan Palace, participate in government affairs, and discuss world affairs. But this matter is really like a thorn.

In my heart, I am worried that the Holy One is not a person worthy of my help."

Yan Qing looked at it with deep eyes and said nothing, as if he was thinking about whether Liu Xiyuan's words were credible.

Just when Liu Xiyuan didn't know if this matter was over and whether he could leave intact, he heard Yan Qing speak: "The general in Western Xinjiang is absent, and the troops in Eastern Xinjiang are weak, and Southern Xinjiang is like a tiger out of the cage. If

If we pursue this battle, won't we force Li Dingshan to rebel in southern Xinjiang?"

Liu Xiyuan was stunned for a moment, as if he had been enlightened.

Regarding this war, the Southwest Joint Defense Battalion neglected its defense, allowing the Xirong Army to take advantage of the loophole. The main responsibility lies with Li Dingshan, who was in charge of the Southwest Joint Defense Battalion during the Western Xinjiang War.

Why was the Xirong Army able to cross the southwest defense line as if they were in uninhabited territory?

The reason given by Li Dingshan was that the Xirong colluded with the Qiang State, passed through the blind forest filled with poisonous miasma, escaped the eyes of the Southwest Joint Defense Battalion, and took the opportunity to block the Southwest Joint Defense Battalion's reinforcements to Western Xinjiang.

Li Dingshan pleads guilty to dereliction of duty.

The emperor was right and did not pursue it further.

Because once pursued, Li Dingshan's crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason will definitely be exposed.

With Li Dingshan's ambition, how could he be captured without hesitation?

If Li Dingshan does not surrender, he will definitely rebel in advance when faced with the court's verdict!

Southern Xinjiang is the most important grain producing area in Wu'an State and has been managed by the Li family for nearly a hundred years.

If Li Dingshan rebels in southern Xinjiang, Wu'an will definitely be short of food and grass, but Li Dingshan's troops are backed by the rich southern Xinjiang. Under the circumstances, once Li Dingshan drags the war for several years, the first to be overwhelmed will be

Wu'an's army.

Moreover, Li Dingshan has been leading troops for more than thirty years, and when he is firmly defending the city in southern Xinjiang, how many famous generals dare to claim that they can definitely capture Li Dingshan?

Therefore, even though he knew that there was something fishy about the war in Western Xinjiang, the emperor did not delve into it.

It's not that I don't want to pursue it deeply, it's that I don't dare and can't pursue it deeply.

Liu Xiyuan suddenly realized it, but he felt uncomfortable in his heart.

Looking at Yan Qing with a calm face, he didn't know where the courage came from, and asked without fear of death: "Even if the Holy One is forced to have no choice but not to delve into the reasons behind this matter, are you willing, General?"

Yan Qing's eyelids sunk slightly, and there were unpredictable emotions hidden in his dark eyes.

Willing?

She is not a saint. Her father and brother fought bloody battles, but ended up with the reputation of being defeated by underestimating the enemy. Naturally, she feels resentful.

But resentment and anger cannot solve the problem.

"My father and brother were buried in the name of martyrs who defended the country, and Li Dingshan was executed for treason."

Yan Qing said, lowering his gaze, an imperceptible smile spread on his lips, and his cold voice whispered like the wind, "As the saying goes, it's not that you don't repay, the time has not yet come."

The October wind was already freezing, and Yan Qing's words that fell into his ears made Liu Xiyuan feel chilled from top to bottom.

He originally thought that this matter was the emperor's instruction to Li Dingshan, but he never thought that Li Dingshan would not dare to rebel if the Marquis of Zhenxi was not destroyed.

Even if the emperor wanted power, he would not be a fool who broke his humerus.
Chapter completed!