After the arrangements were made, everyone went to handle their affairs. Cheng Wuting kept Chen Zi'ang and said with a smile: "I did not misjudge the person. This time, my brother is inspecting the border as an imperial envoy, which shows that the Queen of Heaven attaches great importance to you."

Chen Ziang cupped his hands and said, "Brother has a clever plan. Although the Queen is unwilling to return to power, she is still a monarch with great plans and strategies."

Cheng Wu nodded and sighed: "I just sent Li Chang to take over half of the defense on the north side of Fang Yin Mountain. It seems that the Queen is still not worried about the humble position." Chen Ziang thought for a while and asked: "Is Li Chang here to contain the elder brother? That day

I went to see the Queen of Heaven, but she didn’t seem to have this intention.”

Cheng Wuting smiled bitterly and said: "In the past few years, the Queen has gradually dismissed the ministers who discouraged her from returning to power. Now it is my turn." Chen Ziang seemed to understand the reason: "Now that the eldest brother has defeated Qin Bashan, she no longer needs him.

Is it really a waste of time?"

Cheng Wuting said: "Yes, I thought of this when I was planning to attack the Qin Bashan tribe. But I didn't expect that the consequences would actually go like this, and so quickly." Chen Ziang lowered his head, and the joy of meeting him had long since disappeared.

Without a trace.

Cheng Wuting looked up to the sky and smiled and said: "However, eldest brother has no regrets. It is the duty of a military general to protect the family and the country." Chen Zi'ang said: "Since the emperor has begun to control the power of Shan Yudao General's Mansion, eldest brother must prepare a way out as soon as possible."

Cheng Wuting said: "I have thought about this too. She sent Li Chang here with two intentions. One is to guard against me, and the other is to capture Qin Bashan and eradicate it completely. I only need to capture Qin Bashan

, I think the Queen of Heaven will no longer care about my past. By then, my eldest brother will retire and return to his hometown."

Chen Ziang said: "The Zongmeng Association is inseparable from the big brother." Cheng Wuting said: "The Zongmeng Association aims to persuade the emperor to return power to Li Tang. As long as the emperor is careful, the emperor will not kill him." Chen Ziang recalled that day.

Xiwan paid a visit to Wu Zetian and nodded in agreement.

Cheng Wuting nodded and said: "There are several forces in the palace, and she will not take sides lightly. The Zongmenghui intends to return Li Tang to power, not to rebel. And I have recently noticed another force. They may be contacting the rebel forces with the intention of

Conspiracy. It’s just that their actions were extremely secretive and almost no one in the court noticed.”

Chen Ziang was slightly surprised and said: "Really?" Cheng Wuting continued: "There are two other forces that deserve the attention of the clan alliance. One is the force that closely follows the emperor, such as Qiu Shengui. The other is the Wu clan.

Aiming to permanently usurp Li Tang."

Chen Ziang sighed: "This situation is really complicated." Cheng Wuting saw Chen Ziang's worries and smiled: "Brothers are now valued by the queen, and naturally they have become an important pillar of our clan association. The eldest brother appointed him as the president.

You are the special envoy of the Clan Alliance." After saying that, he took out a black iron token from his arms. On one side of the token was the word "Chen", which was the same as Master Jingru's token.

Cheng Wuting said: "This is the second highest position after the president of the General League. If necessary, all the power of the league can be mobilized." Chen Ziang held the token in his hand, carefully put it into his arms, and said: "Brother, don't worry, I will

Do your best.”

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Qiu Shenzu personally accompanied the army to the north of Yinshan Mountain, and ordered Li Chang to place the temporary general's residence at a checkpoint in the north of Yinshan Mountain. The wind and snow blew by, piercing the simple wooden fence of the checkpoint like a knife. Qiu Shenzu and Li Chang were blown away.

His face turned red.

The two of them supervised the construction of several checkpoints for garrisoning troops in recent days. Looking at the strongholds set up in the snowy fields, Qiu Shenzui was quite satisfied and said loudly: "These checkpoints go deep into the newly occupied areas, so we must be more vigilant. Be careful of Qin Bashan's counterattack."

Li Chang said: "I understand, especially when our army first arrives in the North, we must adapt to the environment here as soon as possible."

Qiu Shenzu showed approval, patted Li Chang on the shoulder, and said: "The heavy responsibility here is all entrusted to you. Don't let me down. I will return to the capital in two days to report back." Li Chang said: "

General, please rest assured."

He looked to the west, where Cheng Wuting's defense area was, and said, "Do you know why the imperial court values ​​Cheng Wuting? It's all because the north needs defense." Li Chang was confused and didn't understand the meaning of Qiu Shenzu's words.

Qiu Shenzui smiled mysteriously and said: "This is the reason why Cheng Wuting has repeatedly spoken out in support of the reform, but the queen has never had the heart to deal with him." Li Chang still didn't understand the meaning of Qiu Shenzui's words.

Qiu Shen scolded: "After Qin Bashan is captured, your mission in Shan Yudao will immediately change and you will consider how to control Cheng Wuting." Li Chang was startled and lowered his head and did not dare to speak.

Qiu Shenzhen said: "The reason why I came with you is to assign this task." Li Chang said in a low voice: "Everyone in the government and the public knows that Cheng Wuting is a border general, so he can't do it."

Qiu Shenchi snorted coldly and said: "Cheng Wuting relied on his merits at the border and repeatedly protected the rebellious forces. For example, he interceded for Pei Yan many times, and the Queen of Heaven had long been dissatisfied with it." Li Chang heard the whole story and asked: "

Does Tian Hou really mean this?"

"Humph." Qiu Shenzui did not answer, but said very firmly: "This is related to the safety of the imperial court. You must not sit back and watch Cheng Wuting grow up here." Li Chang understood the meaning of Qiu Shenzui's words and nodded.

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Chapter completed!