Inviting Master Zuo Gu to the East Prince's Mansion means that Han Jian has eliminated sending people to secretly follow him. Originally, with Master Zuo Gu's martial arts and his hand, it would be difficult to investigate her whereabouts. If he still wanted to follow him, it would be almost impossible. Now, if he determines the position of Master Zuo Gu, he can do something more at ease.

It seems like a dangerous thing, keeping a tiger around, but in the long run, this is the chess he wants to take to win in a dangerous way.

Master Zuo Gu was invited to leave the mansion. In order to show his sincerity, Han Jian treated him like a guest of honor, and the carriage he prepared was also extremely gorgeous.

Everyone had arranged the carriage and the carriage returned to the East Prince's Mansion. When Han Song, who was welcomed out of the mansion, saw a strange woman who seemed to be a Taoist nun, get off the carriage. She was naturally extremely surprised. She had never seen Zuo Gu before. A person like Zuo Gu, who was born in a wild family, was still not worth mentioning in Han Song's eyes.

"Jian'er, who is this?" Han Song looked at the woman in front of him and asked in surprise.

Han Jian smiled and said, "This is the senior I invited to the Jianghu. I will stay in the East Prince Mansion for a while. Can Ernie help me to entertain you?"

When she heard that it was a "senior in the world", Han Songshi's first thought was that Han Jian was making a fuss. He suddenly found a senior in the world, not to cause trouble in the mansion? But she was also meticulous and quickly guessed that the woman in front of her seemed not simple. Through the incident last night, she immediately guessed the identity of a woman in front of her.

"You!" Han Song originally wanted to rebuke him, but seeing that Master Zuo Gu was not far from Han Jian, he gave up this idea and angered a woman with outstanding martial arts and a grudge against the Wei Dynasty court. Even if she wanted to target her, she had to wait for Han Jian to leave. Everything was on guard before she was ready.

"Senior, please."

Han Jian was not too far ahead. Even if Zuo Gu was really a senior, he didn't plan to go forward and take risks.

When he arrived in the yard, Han Jian asked the disciples of Shangqing Palace to accompany Zuo Gu to the residence of the east wing, and he specially arranged Ke Qu'er in the west wing to prevent their master and apprentice from meeting.

When he entered the main hall, Han Jian looked indifferent, but Han Song said angrily: "What is the purpose of provoking such a woman back? Do you think Luoyang is not in chaos these days?"

"Didn't you tell Er Niang yesterday that you want to negotiate with this person and take the Prince of Nan as a bargaining chip to withdraw the troops in Yuzhou?" Han Jian said.

"Even so, you can't bring people to the mansion. How dangerous is this woman? If you keep her in the mansion, don't you know how dangerous it is?"

Han Jian sneered, "Then Er Niang thinks that if she intentionally wants to assassinate some people, it would be better to hide in the dark? With the current guardianship of the Dongwang Mansion, she can be guarded for a moment, or maybe she has been guarded for ten or eight years?"

This time, Han Songshi could not refute it. It is indeed difficult to be prepared for dangerous people like Zuo Gu. It is easy to avoid hidden arrows and it is difficult to prevent them. It is better to be polite to invite her into the mansion. In this way, everything she does is under the surveillance of the Dongwang Mansion. This is easier to be prepared.

"Where is the prince of the Southern King?" Han Song felt relieved and asked again.

"It has not been agreed, so I'm afraid it will take some more weeks. Since this person is in the mansion, Ernie might as well strengthen her vigilance in the mansion, and I... I'm busy with business these two days, and I may not return to the mansion."

Han Song thought for a while and said, "It's better not to come back, so there will be no danger. Er Niang will also send someone to stare at her. If she really dares to be ill, even if the prince of the Southern King is in her hands, he will kill her!"

Han Jian smiled and said nothing more.

There were still many business tasks waiting for him to work, but he didn't stop for much. He immediately went to the military office.

When Han Jian arrived at the military office, he saw Gu Weipan also there. Gu Weipan rarely came to the military office. After all, he was a civil servant. When Han Jian arrived, he was talking to several strategists in the military office. However, with Gu Weipan's identity and status, the strategists under the Eastern Palace only expressed respect when they saw him, and what they really said was just polite words.

"Is there anything wrong with Mr. Gu?" Han Jian entered the hall, and everyone saluted him, and Gu Weipan was no exception.

"I am following His Majesty's will, and I will find some capable people to help the Eastern King share his worries." Gu Weipan said.

"Is there a capable person?" Han Jian smiled. It was obvious that Yang Rui felt a little unhappy when he heard everything, so he found some people to monitor him. As for sharing the worries, how could Han Jian leave some major matters among the army to these people to deal with?

It was also Yang Rui who knew that she sent these people with Gu Weipan, but he had no reason to refuse. Now these people would not interfere with his work, but just sent him to disgust him, which would make the people under the Eastern Palace feel a grudge.

"Thank you for your kindness in advance." Han Jian said, "Where are people now?"

"After noon, people will come, and I will send a message to the King of East in advance." Gu Weipan said, looking at the counselors present, meaning that some words were inconvenient for these people to be present.

Han Jian waved his hand, and all the advisers present went out, leaving only him and Gu Weipan in the room.

"The incident where Zhennan Hou led his troops to Luoyang is now causing a lot of controversy. Many ministers in the court said they were sick and asked for leave, and seemed to be evading. You should know what they meant, right?"

Han Jian nodded and said, "They are changing their minds when they see the wind. They know that Luoyang is empty in defense. They are afraid that the Southern King will really steal Luoyang City and they will not be able to be loyal to the new master?"

Gu Weipan smiled embarrassedly and said, "You can't say that. After all, you are a minister of the same day. There are still some loyalty to the emperor, but these people are afraid that they cannot be used to be of great use. Your Majesty summoned me in the morning, and it seems that I am not in good spirits, but... do you have a dispute with Your Majesty?"

Han Jianxin said that no resentment could make a husband and wife. Because of the power dispute between the court and the Eastern Prince's Mansion, there was almost no day since the dispute between him and Yang Rui. However, they used to just quarrel, but now their relationship is open and there will be rumors outside if there is a little wrong place. Now, with Gu Weipan's mature and persistent attitude, he will come to ask him in person, which shows how much influence this matter has.

"Your Majesty advocated the transfer of troops from the Western Expedition back, but I rejected it." Han Jian said.

"this……"

Gu Weipan originally wanted to say something, but when he thought that these things were not something that he should interfere with, he didn't continue.

"Did you mobilize northern troops to go south?" Gu Weipan asked.

Han Jian nodded and said, "Luoyang is in a hurry. These things are prepared. Don't worry, Grand Tutor Gu. If you have time, please invite you to the mansion. Today, there are still some business matters to deal with. I can't accompany you too much."

Gu Weipan nodded and said by the way how to send and resettle the people in the army sent by Yang Rui. Han Jian personally sent Gu Weipan out.

When they came back, some counselors were already waiting in the hall, and it was obvious that they were still concerned about them.

The court clearly interfered with the military and political affairs of the Eastern Prince's Mansion, which means that Yang Rui had the intention to regain military power, and they were all ministers of the Eastern Prince's Mansion. Now they are "incompatible" with the imperial court. With this mentality, it is difficult for Han Jian to say anything good to Yang Rui. Those who say the following will only think that he wants to calm the people's hearts. Han Jian really wants to be loyal to the court, and the military power has long been returned to Yang Rui, so why should he wait until today?

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In just two days, the troops in Yuzhou had already been killed and stationed less than 60 miles away from Luoyang.

Information from the front line investigation was that the troops were led by Huang Shilang, the Marquis of Zhennan, and the number of troops was more than 30,000. The troops were mainly infantry, and there was a lack of siege supplies in the army.

After stationing, there was no abnormal movement in the Yuzhou military camp within a day. Han Jian had taken to question Huang Shilang's envoys earlier, but they were detained. As for Yang Luochuan's whereabouts, it is unknown, but Han Jian analyzed that Yang Luochuan's departure from Luoyang is likely to be in the Yuzhou military camp. If Huang Shilang really conquered Luoyang, he would also jump out to take charge of the overall situation as soon as possible, and even ascend the throne to emperor.

Although the defense in Luoyang was empty, there was basically no problem after the city gate was closed. In order to prevent someone from opening the city and offering surrender, Han Jian specially established several review and supervision systems. If the city gate is opened during wartime, he must be present in person, and even military orders cannot be opened.

Although this increased supervision, it also brought some trouble. This also made Luoyang fall into an isolated city, and even the information outside the city was difficult to transmit to the city. It would sooner or later be noticed by Yuzhou through some secret channels, and the city would completely cut off its contact with the outside world in a few days.

But Han Jian gave Daxiliu a few more explanations to Daxiliu, and Daxiliu still has many channels to leave the city. The canals in the city are well connected, and it is quite convenient to go north from the waterway. Moreover, the Yuzhou military camp is only stationed in the south of Luoyang City, and there is no preparation to siege Luoyang. Originally, there were few more than 30,000 soldiers and horses, and there was still a shortage of trying to trap the city in an all-round way. Once the troops were divided and the city might be attacked by the soldiers and horses in the city. Huang Shilang is a good soldier, so he naturally understands these principles.

Han Jian also analyzed the possibility of Huang Shilang's advancement in Luoyang if he wanted to take several possibilities, but in the absence of siege supplies, he really couldn't find any way. He seemed to be able to find a breakthrough from the Luoyang defenders and cooperate with him inside and outside.

After the troops from Yuzhou to Luoyang City, martial law began to be in the city. Only half an hour of dusk every day, the market was opened at some specific locations in the city. At the same time, officials and patrol troops were sent to guard the city to prevent people from mingling. The city residents who lived close to Luoyang City either had any connections in the city had moved into the city or had moved north. When the war came, no one was willing to be cannon fodder and died. Once a war occurred, it would first affect the fish. Even the people living near the city walls moved inward, and some even moved from the outer city to the inner city.

Two years ago, the Luoyang rioters captured Luoyang's Nancheng and robbed the Nancheng. They still remember the fact that they wanted to rob and kill in the Nancheng. The residents at the foot of the emperor were more aware of politics and war and knew what was the most beneficial to them.

At the same time, the troops sent from Luoyang to Guanzhong did not mean to retreat. Moreover, according to the situation obtained by all parties, Lin Zhan's troops in Beichuan City in the north and Su Tingxia's troops far away in the Bohai Sea did not retreat on a large scale, but some scattered soldiers were active.

Starting from the troops in Yuzhou to the city of Luoyang, the intelligence systems of all parties were being arranged in full swing. Like Han Jian, many people were guessing the purpose of Huang Shilang, the Marquis of Zhennan.

The incident of Yang Luochuan's escape from Luoyang was only a small-scale news in the city, and the outside world still did not know. Whether the Xiwangfu, Xianbei and Southern Qi people had investigated, Han Jian did not get any definite news. He now acted as if he was sticking to Luoyang, and he did not move his troops while not sending troops back to help. This would make those who have ulterior motives in Luoyang think that the troops in Yuzhou came to Luoyang this time were just a play with him. In name, the soldiers in Yuzhou meant to take Luoyang, but in fact, they were the "shock soldiers" who mobilized all the way to defend Luoyang.

The soldiers and horses advancing west fought several small wars in mid-February, almost without bloodshed, and took down several prefectures and counties that originally belonged to the court. The Xiwangfu did not send the main force to defend, and the entire area west of Guanzhong was also in a state of unprepared defense. The sporadic resistance mainly came from those ministers who were originally appointed by the court. Later, the local generals who surrendered to the Xiwangfu were afraid of being retaliated by the court, so they resisted. Although the troops seemed vulnerable, Yang Xi was no longer capable of competing with the soldiers who had been through a long battle formation. The soldiers and horses were also led by Han Zhao and Han Cui, who had the experience and prestige of leading troops. Han Jian calculated the days. If this continued, in early March, the soldiers and horses could reach several passes in Guanzhong.

Han Jian was not anxious, and the court was not anxious. Since Yang Rui said he was sick and said he didn't want to see Han Jian again, Han Jian no longer went to the palace to report the war to Yang Rui, and Yang Rui was also in peace of mind to take care of the fetus. The court ministers could not see Yang Rui, and secondly, they could not communicate with the Eastern Prince's Mansion, so they could only communicate with Gu Weipan. Gu Weipan was also a representative of the doctrine of the mean school. He took the attitude of calming things and turning big things into small things. People in the court found that it was of no help to the situation in Luoyang, so they simply chose to remain silent. Some even said they were sick or resigned, so that even if the Luoyang master's family changed, they would not threaten their status.

Just like Han Jian conquered Luoyang without carrying out a major purge, those who were prominent in Luoyang naturally knew their value. Even if Yang Luochuan became the emperor, he would still rely on them to stabilize the government at the beginning. As long as he was not too far-reaching, there should not be too big problems.

Some people on the Eastern Prince's Mansion feel threatened. After all, there has always been some hatred between the Southern Prince's Mansion and the Eastern Prince's Mansion, and Yang Luochuan was treated poorly when he was trapped in Luoyang. It is difficult to guarantee that Yang Luochuan would not kill people in the Jiangdu system in order to completely take over the entire north.

On February 19th, after a few days of pacification around Luoyang, a big news finally came to Luoyang.

One stone stirs up a thousand layers of waves.

Su Tingxia with 120,000 troops who went to the Bohai Sea to retreat to Guannan. (To be continued...)
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