Seeing the newly promoted Lord Wu'an striding up to the Golden Palace with his radiant face, all the princes in the court had mixed emotions.

And the ministers like the Imperial College were eager to become brave and step forward to make speeches so that His Majesty could take back the hereditary and irreplaceable title of Duke.

But, they were timid...

They had already experienced Li Zian's strength and his vengeful nature.

It would have been easier to deal with this guy if he was dead, but now he is alive again, and his sharp edge is so obvious that it makes them breathless. At this time, they have no choice but to avoid the sharp edge for now and wait until the new year to worry about it.

Of course, it would be great if Imperial Master Cui Wuhui, a civil servant leader and a dignified second-grade scholar, could stand up and persuade His Majesty.

Now in the entire court, Cui Wuhui is the only one who can suppress Li Zian. Oh no... after being granted the title of Lord Wu'an, he should be on equal footing and evenly matched.

This also caused some of the neutral factions in the court to waver in their stance.

Where can there be any true neutrals?

Party struggles throughout the ages have been bloody, with white knives entering and red knives coming out.

Once the party struggle of Jingtai Dynasty officially kicked off, no one in the court could stay out of it. If you want to survive, there is only one way to go: retreat from the rapids and become a beggar and become an official!

The importance of standing in line goes without saying.

Dou Zheng must be awesome, he was a veteran of four dynasties and the leader of hundreds of officials, but he stood on the opposite side of Li Zian. As a result, his methods were not enough.

But besides Prime Minister Cui, there is another person who can come out and say that he will not be contaminated with bad luck.

It’s you, dear Yushi Zhongcheng Chen Lin!

Didn't you jump up and down happily like a monkey before? You still want to add insult to injury and step heavily on Li Zian's body.

Huh.

Where is this person?

Oh, it turned out to be hiding in the far corner.

But why are you keeping your head down and looking at your toes?

Are you counting ants when you are so free?

It's really weird.

Why did Mr. Chen change his usual behavior today and become a coward?

You should give full play to your role as censor and hurry up and spray!

It’s not your character to be a corpse!

Well, we will definitely do our best behind the scenes... to support silently.

Of course, these cunning courtiers didn't know yet that the censor Cheng Lin, who they said was upright and upright and would slander anyone they caught, had already changed her family.

Now, he has become Li Zian's lackey.

How dare Chen Lin bark at her master when there are delicious meat bones to eat?

Hey, he still fantasizes about how to become famous in history!

Back to business…

When Li Nuo went to court, he naturally handed over his hand and thanked him. He made his face so beautiful that no one could find fault with it.

For a time, the emperor and his ministers were harmonious, the emperor was wise and his ministers were wise, and there was a faint tendency of the Great Yin Zhongxing.

After some small talk, Emperor Jingtai got down to business.

"Li Aiqing! Do you know that the war the imperial court has invested in Southern Xinjiang has reached a stalemate? I wonder if Li Aiqing can teach me how to defeat the enemy? How about you, Aiqing, personally take charge of the army and supervise the army in Southern Xinjiang?"

"Your Majesty, this is a military matter. A minor minister is just a civil servant, and he is barely competent to come up with ideas. As for ordering troops on the battlefield, it is better not to interfere. What's more, there are many people in the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty who have rich experience in leading troops...

For example, Zhennanbo, Pingxihou, Zhang Shangshu, etc. can all be the commanders of one party! I believe that with their help, we can surely pacify Southern Xinjiang."

Li Nuo changed his usual behavior and became a humble gentleman.

Who doesn't know how to act?

And Emperor Jingtai has been the emperor for decades, so he is qualified to compete with Li Nuo for the title of the three gold best actor.

He pretended to be a loyal minister and a villain, and sighed with a smile: "Li Aiqing, don't be humble. You turned the world around with one person's power and tried your best to protect Chang'an. Therefore, your title is "Martial Arts".

The word "" at the beginning is the greatest affirmation of your military merits. I believe that with you in command, there will be nothing wrong with it, and we will hold up a sky for the displaced people in the south!"

As soon as Emperor Jingtai said these words, all the courtiers from the Imperial Academy understood it instantly.

When it comes to governing the world and leading troops to fight, their abilities may be a little lacking, but when it comes to figuring out the Holy Spirit's will, they are definitely first-rate!

Then a high-ranking official in a scarlet robe came out and said: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal. The terrain in southern Xinjiang is complex, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the imperial court is short of major generals at this time. But if the prince and grand master personally take charge of the southern Xinjiang, veteran

I believe that with the power of the Crown Prince and Grand Master, we can easily wipe out the demon sect, pacify the southern border, save the people in the south from dire straits, and restore a bright future to the people of the world!"

"I second the proposal!"

"Wei Chen seconded the proposal!"

Looking up, about a quarter of the officials came out and knelt in agreement.

"Everyone from your family, please rise... I wonder what Cui Aiqing thinks?"

Emperor Jingtai then turned to look at Cui Wuhui with a smile on his face, Cui Aiqing, I have set up this posture for you, now it is your turn to make the final decision.

Cui Wuhui felt calm and said in a calm voice: "Your Majesty, the war situation in Southern Xinjiang is at a stalemate. The morale of the soldiers has plummeted. It is also the New Year and they are thinking about their homeland. They have no intention of fighting. There are even deserters. If the Crown Prince and Grand Master takes command of Southern Xinjiang,

Okay, I'm afraid it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice..."

"yes."

"What should I do?"

"No matter how powerful the prince or grand master is, but he has no soldiers, how can he deploy his troops and generals?"

The courtiers immediately began to whisper and discuss.

Li Nuo narrowed his eyes.

Cui Wugui, are you finally going to take action?

Emperor Jingtai looked at Zhang Qiushi, Minister of War, and asked: "Zhang Aiqing, where can we mobilize our troops now?"

Zhang Qiushi replied with a look of embarrassment: "Reporting to your majesty, the millions of soldiers in the Shangyang Pass area in the north cannot be moved lightly; and in the northwest area, the Yueshi are ready to move. The King of Yan wants to guard against it. This force is also stretched. Not long ago,

The Ministry of War was sent to ask the imperial court to send an additional fifty thousand troops to the northwest. As for Yanjing in the northeast, it cannot be moved. If Wolf City is not recovered, Yanjing will be left alone. Alas, in short, there are no troops available in the north. "

The only three armies in the north that the imperial court can fight against are the three armies in the north.

"Prime Minister Cui, do you have any good ideas?"

Emperor Jingtai asked.

"Since there are no soldiers available in the north, let's go to the south to recruit troops." Cui Wuhui said indifferently, "The south of the Yangtze River is not as cold as the north. Although the combat effectiveness of the soldiers south of the Yangtze River is somewhat worse, they can adapt to the weather environment in southern Xinjiang.

"

See you in the picture!

If you want power, give power; if you want soldiers, give soldiers.

If you still push back and forth, that would be disrespectful!

"This is a good idea. In this way, after the New Year, I can send out 5,000 Longxiang troops, recruit 100,000 warriors from the south of the Yangtze River, and rush to southern Xinjiang together with veterans leading new recruits."

"And the candidate for the head coach is none other than Li Aiqing. Li Aiqing, you are from Yuzhou in the south of the Yangtze River. If you recruit troops, it will definitely go smoothly. The senior companion I sent before came back and said, Li Aiqing, you

I still want to continue to shine for the imperial court."

Emperor Jingtai smiled with a spring breeze on his face and said with great pride, "I declare that I will take Li Aiqing to visit Jiangnan, Lingnan and Jiannan to have an overview of the military and politics. Li Aiqing does not need to worry about being criticized by the court if he gets involved in the military power. I am here to give it to you."

A piece of reassurance! During your expedition, anyone in the imperial court, including princes, who dares to criticize you will be killed!"

The emperor and the prime minister did not communicate with each other in advance, but they were able to set up a stage for each other and sing with each other tacitly. They really arranged Li Nuo clearly.

"My Holy Emperor!"

The courtiers sang in unison.

Li Nuo glanced at Cui Wuhui out of the corner of his eye.

Sure enough, ginger is still spicy.

Prime Minister Cui, Prime Minister Cui, if you don't take action, it will be enough. This action will make people unable to refuse.

The south of the Yangtze River is rich and prosperous, and there is a saying that "a good iron cannot be hammered, and a good man cannot be a soldier."

Recruiting troops in Jiangnan has been difficult since ancient times. Even if they are forced to recruit troops, how can they ensure their combat effectiveness?

This is obviously to make him go to southern Xinjiang and suffer defeat.

However, he had already prepared for this matter.

It is not impossible to let him take command to pacify southern Xinjiang.

After all, he also wanted to find out what the relationship between the Demon Cult and the Lady was!

"Wei Chen, take the edict!"

Li Nuo handed over his hand and thanked him.

And when he agreed so simply, some of the ministers' little thoughts were shattered, and their faces showed disappointment.

These people originally wanted to watch a good show, but they didn't expect that the monarch and his ministers were so harmonious and reached a consensus in just a few words.

It's a pity, it's a pity...

Emperor Jingtai Longyan was delighted: "You are indeed my Duke Wu'an, and you are willing to share my worries! The Ministry of Rites over there is planning the expedition. Chen Aiqing, can you tell me which day after the new year is the auspicious day for the expedition?"

The Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the seventh day of the first lunar month is an auspicious day for the expedition, but is it too late? After all, the prince and grand master have just... been resurrected."

The corners of Li Nuo's mouth twitched slightly.

As expected of Chen Laoshi, can't you make up a date and push it back?

After all, it’s after the Lantern Festival, right?

Is this the seventh day of the first lunar month?

Doesn’t it mean that I have to go on an expedition before I have a good time this year?

I feel like I was rushing to work in my previous life.

Emperor Jingtai went to Chen Cheng to talk to him. Naturally, he thought that although this minister had a good relationship with Li Nuo, he was honest enough. Well, he liked him very much.

Then he smiled and said: "On the seventh day of the first lunar month, although I have rushed a little, the southern Xinjiang has been pacified one day earlier, and I can feel at ease one day earlier, but my Duke Wu'an will have to work hard. Well, let's do it this way. On the day of the expedition, I will personally

Lead all the civil and military officials to take command of the Crown Prince and Grand Master!"

"I accept the order to thank you, my emperor is wise..."

Li Nuo took advantage of the opportunity to express his gratitude.

Emperor Jingtai helped him with his empty hand: "Ai Qing, no courtesy... The pressure of the war in the north is not small, and the court cannot put all manpower and material resources in the south. I wonder how long it will take Ai Qing to regain the southern border? Is half a year enough?"

Half a year!

Li Nuo narrowed his eyes.

It’s really killing people invisible!

Although there is support from the Long Xiang Army, it is only a drop in the bucket. It takes half a year for Jiangnan's new recruits to be able to train a little bit and be able to understand military orders and form military formations, even if there is a fourth-grade military master in charge of the formation.

And half a year later, it was the hottest summer of the year. Fighting in southern Xinjiang... Those who died by swords and guns were definitely a minority, and those who died of heatstroke must account for the majority!

Zhang Qiushi, Minister of the Ministry of War, suddenly became anxious. He was about to persuade the emperor to increase the time limit to one year. Unexpectedly, Cui Wuhui stood up and made the final decision: "I wish the prince and grand master success. At that time, I will personally go out of the city for thirty miles.

Welcome the crown prince and grand master on their triumphant return."

Li Nuodan said firmly: "Haha, Prime Minister Cui needs to take good care of his body and bones. It will not be easy to walk thirty miles."

Emperor Jingtai was overjoyed: "Okay! Count me in! As long as the crown prince and grand master can pacify southern Xinjiang before next summer. I will hold a dragon and phoenix longevity banquet in the Royal Garden of Luoyang Palace to welcome the crown prince and grand master's triumphant return!"

The Dragon and Phoenix Longevity Banquet is the highest-level banquet given by the emperor to his ministers.

"Retreat from the court..."

Down to court.

Li Nuo stopped Cui Wuhui: "Mr. Cui, please stay."

"I wonder if Mr. Li has any advice."

"I don't dare to give you advice. I'm mainly here to learn from Prime Minister Cui."

"Forget it, come with me."

The two of them left the palace and came to Cui Mansion.

study.

After all the others had retreated, Li Nuo asked tentatively: "I heard that Prime Minister Cui saved Qin Zhan's life a few years ago?"

After the suspect was identified on Cui Wuhui, Qingfeng Tower started working quickly, and the relationship between Cui Wuhui and Qin Zhan was actually found out.

Cui Wuhui did not deny it. He nodded: "It is true. But it happened more than forty years ago, and I did it casually. I wonder why Mr. Li asked this?"

"Qin Zhan was assassinated by a concubine in Yanjing. I wonder if Prime Minister Cui knew about it?"

"Yenjing has sent a battle report, and the cabinet has taken care of the matter. Marquis Zhongyong has been sent to take office to ensure that Yanjing does not lose."

Cui Wugui's expression remained unchanged.

This made Li Nuo's doubts become more and more serious.

Could it be that he really isn’t Cui Wugui?

Moreover, Cui Wuhui also contributed a lot to the fact that he could be granted the hereditary and irreplaceable position of Duke.

Cui Wuhui said with a joking smile: "Master Li, don't you suspect that I am secretly tampering with you, leading you step by step into Wolf City, and killing you with the hands of the loose monsters in Beimang Mountain?"

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Although he was told what he meant, Li Nuo was thick-skinned and had no shame at all. Instead, he went even further and said, "I would like to hear your advice."

Cui Wuhui snorted coldly: "If I want to kill you, I will definitely do it with dignity!"

boom!

Li Nuo was enlightened and enlightened.

Indeed.

Who is Cui Wugui?

His self-esteem and pride will never allow him to use some conspiracy to achieve his goal!

If he wants to kill Li Nuo, he must kill him openly and honestly!

Just like letting Li Nuo take command and go south this time!

"Xiang Cui is honest, haha. Then according to Xiang Cui's intention, who is trying to frame me?"

Li Nuo felt a little ashamed to ask.

Cui Wuhui said openly: "You can keep your eyes outside the court."

Outside the court?

Li Nuo's heart skipped a beat.

Yes!

He had been paying attention to the court, but ignored the enemies outside the court.

I still have little experience in the world of martial arts.

Cui Wuhui said meaningfully: "You should first think about how to deal with the affairs in southern Xinjiang. If you cannot pacify it in half a year, then all your titles, status, and fame... will all be taken away from you."

This is the right way!

Killing people, but also giving people a chance to make a comeback.

It depends on whether Li Nuo can grasp it.

Of course, for Cui Wuhui, it would be very difficult for Li Zian to break this situation.

Unless, as the leader of the martial arts alliance, he can order the martial arts world to attack the demon sect.

"Haha, it makes Cui Xiang worried, but Cui Xiang probably has no chance to see me defeated."

Li Nuozhen said.

Cui Wuhui gave a kind reminder: "Jiannan Road's hundred thousand soldiers were almost wiped out, so you should take care of yourself."

"Thank you, Mr. Cui, for your suggestion. I'll take my leave now."

Li Nuo stood up to say goodbye and strode out of Cui Mansion.

The eldest daughter of the Cui family who has not yet left the cabinet is currently in the attic. Watching this familiar yet unfamiliar figure leave, her eyes are filled with confusion.

"Sister, don't you go say hello?"

Lushan College was also on holiday, so Cui Liyan naturally returned to his residence in Luoyang.

I thought that if the environment changed, my lovesick eldest sister would gradually get better, but who would have thought... When the news of Li Zian's death in battle came, she stopped thinking about food and food and became increasingly thinner.

Cui Liyan could only stare and worry.

But he can't get involved in emotional matters.

He also complained very much about his grandfather.

Going back on one's word and repenting of a relationship has ruined the eldest sister's life...
Chapter completed!