"Qin Jingqin belongs to Guan Long Xungui, but he is not only Guan Long Xungui, but also a new military figure since the Gaozong Dynasty."

Ouyang Rong said softly to the people who were listening:

"And Li Zhengyan was born in the British Duke's family, and he is a hereditary Duke. He belongs to the old nobles. Wei Shaoqi, Du Shuqing, Wang Junzhi and others who followed Li Zhengyan in the rebellion this time have more or less the background of the noble families in Chang'an and other places.

They are all children of the nobility.

"The expansion of the war in the southwest, although it was blocked in Jiangzhou, is gradually gaining momentum.

"Just like our royal palace is recruiting talented people, and people with patriotism from several states around it have defected, the Kuangfu Mansion established by Li Zhengyan has also begun to gather a group of descendants of the Guanlong nobles who had previously been frustrated in the New Zhou Dynasty.

They are gathering through various channels and being co-opted by Li Zhengyan... This is not a good phenomenon.

"Even though many high-ranking Guanlong clans and even the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes have publicly expelled the 'unworthy disciples' who participated in it, it still cannot be changed. The core of the conflict in this southwest storm is the old and established Xungui Group, which has no influence on His Majesty and His Majesty.

Dissatisfaction with the new dynasty and the new interest distribution pattern forcibly established by the Wei family.

"The old ministers of the Baoli faction can still be wooed and appeased through the civil service system of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but the old nobles are difficult to satisfy. This contradiction even presents a regional conflict, such as the old clan of Chang'an versus the new nobles of Luoyang, the nobles of Guanzhong versus Shandong,

Jiangzuo gentry...

"Faced with this potential contradiction, His Majesty adopted the idea of ​​​​the Master and the political officials, and chose to divide and win over."

Ouyang Rong shook his head:

"Restart, reuse Qin Jingqin, and use Qin Jingqin, who is also a distinguished figure in Guanlong, to deal with Li Zhengyan.

"Of the two, one is the son of Hu Guogong, and the other is the grandson of the British Duke.

"Although the former did not inherit the title of Duke of Hu State, he achieved a high level of military merit and lived up to his family name. As for the latter, before he raised the flag to restore his country, his circumstances were representative of those of the previous distinguished nobles, and could arouse the private sympathy of this group the most.

"It's like two completely different but representative flags. They stand there to show the nobles and nobles of the world and tell the watching nobles of the north and the south that Lee Ching-yan's wild path is not the only one that can be taken. Why bother to tie up your brains?"

On the waistband, rebel like a dog-legger and ruin the lintel of our ancestor Yu Lie?

"This can not only divide the Guanlong nobles, break some potential cohesion, but also release a signal——

"The Great Zhou Dynasty inherited the military system of the Great Qian Dynasty. The Imperial Guards in the North Government and the Sixteen Guards in the South Government, together with the hundreds of people under their command, are still firmly in the hands of His Majesty.

"For nobles from the former dynasty like Qin Jingqin, they are still loyal to His Majesty and the new dynasty. This is not only an example, but also a manifestation of His Majesty's control. It will awaken the unrealistic illusions that some people inside and outside the country may have gradually raised.

"one stone two bird."

Ouyang Rong nodded.

Everyone frowned, chewing on his words.

"good."

Li Guo'er nodded in praise, glanced at him, and then said:

"It's no wonder that my grandmother valued my master, and relied on him as the elder of the country for many times. Master can really get to the point every time and resolve conflicts. This move is so heart-wrenching."

Li Dalang was confused:

"After all, Qin Jingqin is old and may not be angry anymore, and he should be able to see his grandmother's purpose. What if he doesn't want to be used and has no intention of continuing to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, so what if he doesn't accept the order?"

Ouyang Rong shook his head:

"Qin Jingqin will definitely take over.

"After the failure of setting Zhu Lingxu and his son as benchmarks, His Majesty turned his head again and needed to find someone among the old nobles who could resolve the conflict. Qin Jingqin was the most suitable person to buy horse bones for a thousand dollars.

"There are two reasons."

He raised a finger.

"First, as I just said, Qin Jingqin is different from those old nobles who can just sit back and enjoy the blessings. He relied on his own ability, seized the opportunity, and fought hard. He did not enjoy the blessings of his ancestors in vain. He served as an official in Zuowuwei

General, the real deal.

"So Qin Jingqin did not get along with the old nobles in Guanzhong. This can be seen from the fact that he left Guanzhong and retired to Yangzhou for retirement.

"He does not need to be like other senior nobles who would care about the British public's friendship and be afraid of Li Zhengyan. Moreover, Qin Jingqin is a generation older than Li Zhengyan, so it is only Li Zhengyan who respects his elders."

Ouyang Rong raised his finger again:

"Secondly, it doesn't matter if Qin Jingqin sees it, it doesn't matter if you pay a thousand gold for horse bones. Just pay a thousand gold for horse bones. It's a win-win situation.

"The little princess has just talked about Qin Jingqin's fate and the matter with Hu Guogong, and everyone knows it. Let's not talk about good and loyal ministers, ideals and ambitions, but from a utilitarian point of view, it is not difficult to find out what attracts Qin Jingqin the most.

Guess.

"At the age of seventy, I can reach the heights that my parents have reached before. It can be said that I am worthy of my family background, but in terms of brilliance, I cannot reach it. After all, compared with my father, Hu Guogong, I am still a little bit behind. Although this is a little bit true,

Harder than reaching the sky.

"Last time at the junior sister's birthday party, I saw this Uncle Qin. He has a healthy face and old eyes like torches. He still has this spirit at this age. Apart from Lian Po, who is old and can he still eat, I guess the reason is

All you want and hope for is nothing more than the honor and disgrace of your family and the well-being of your descendants.

"What can impress Qin Jingqin? Your Majesty and all the princes are very clear about it. Isn't it just that you want to be granted a title? If you can't give it to me, even if your fathers didn't get it, it won't be a reduced title."

Ouyang Rong sighed:

"A thousand gold pieces of gold buy horse bones. Horse bones are often found, but a thousand gold pieces of gold are not always found.

"Qin Jingqin has been recuperating and aging for so many years, and His Majesty has even left Qin Jingqin idle for so many years. Now Wei Jingsi immediately 'remembered him' after he was replaced. In fact, both parties have a tacit understanding, and they are either waiting or betting that this is the moment.

"Qin Jingqin has no reason to refuse. He was right. He has accepted the order and is on his way here."

Li Dalang couldn't help but ask: "So Tanlang resigned from the post of commander of the marching battalion?"

Ouyang Rong glanced at him:

"I don't know the specific temperament of the old man, but if you want to save a fortune for the family's descendants, why would you be an eyesore and block the road?"

He shook his head.

Li Bao'er said calmly: "It's not far from Yangzhou to Jiangzhou by boat."

"Well, it's coming in the next two days." Ouyang Rong turned his head and said to Li Xian:

"On the day Qin Jingqin arrived, my uncle and Dalang went to Xunyangdu to pick him up."

After a pause, Ouyang Rong said again: "Junior sister is going too. We can reminisce about old times together."

"Okay." Xie Lingjiang nodded sharply.

Li Xian worriedly asked: "Would it be suspected of being wooed by such enthusiastic contact with the leading general, and would it not be a good feeling for the Queen Mother?"

"It's a good thing for uncle to be cautious, but there is no need to be frightened. The matter of Li Zhengyan and Zhu Lingxu is over."

Ouyang Rong said with a smile:

"Uncle is now the pacification ambassador of Jiangnan Province, and Dalang is a guest of Jiangzhou. If you don't go, you will be showing off. As for whether we can win over him...it depends on whether you have dates or not."

Li Guoer suddenly smiled:

"What if Qin Jingqin is really a loyal minister who has been hiding for many years and is worried about leaving his job?"

Li Dalang shook his head and corrected:

"We don't ask for any loyal ministers, good ministers, or even force him to be selfless. He is a straight minister with a neutral attitude. As long as he can be a good general, run the army strictly by law, rarely commit any crimes, and end the southwest war as soon as possible to avoid affecting the people below... this point You must do as well as Li Zhengyan."

Li Guoer tilted his head: "That's what brother said."

Ouyang Rongwen glanced at the brother and sister who had different ideas.

After everyone discussed for a while, Ouyang Rong warned:

"No matter what, this time we will help quell the war and build the Buddha. Both are very important. It is an important opportunity for us to return to Beijing, so be prepared."

Li Xian and others nodded heavily.

After a while, Ouyang Rong left. Before leaving, he was stuffed with three sets of thick autumn clothes, each one different.

They were all purchased for Ouyang Rong.

After asking casually, he found out that one set was prepared by Wei Mei, one set was made by the junior sister, and one set... Ouyang Rong didn't ask.

He casually took them back to the Huaiye Lane mansion.

…

Xunyang City, the Governor's Mansion, in a secret underground room in the back house.

There are two rows of chairs in the center of the secret room, but most of them are empty.

Li Li and Wang Lengran sat on the two top chairs, silent.

In front of him were two big men from Xianbei who had returned from a long journey, speaking in unfamiliar Chang'an elegant language and reporting something.

Not far from them, Miyin Toutuo and frivolous Taoist priests were sitting respectively.

The monk lowered his eyebrows and recited the Diamond Sutra.

The Taoist priest crossed his legs lightly, flipped through the storybook, and marveled.

One monk and one monk do not disturb each other.

Li Li and Wang Lengran paid no attention to them.

The Persian businessman holds a black iron token engraved with the word "Wei" in his hand.
To be continued...