Jiang Li appeared in Nanjing City, and before Shao Dianxi could react, he went directly to the posthouse to meet his brother.
"Why don't you ask Kui'er to ask? Will being so tough make the royal family more suspicious?" Jiang Xi has received the summons from Ding Kui, and it was he who informed Jiang Li.
"No need!" Jiang Li waved his thick arm, "The royal family's suspicion of Kui'er also means suspicion of us!
After finally getting through, when the Yang family and the Xuanyuan family both left the Senate and the Jiang family became the great elder, they met the regent who acted like this.
We have been keeping a low profile for too long, and the royal family may have forgotten what the Jiang family is like. Since our face doesn't matter, we don't need to care about other people's face.
Young people are still motivated and courageous. If Kui'er wants to do this, I support it, and the Jiang family supports it! Let's show others our tough stance!
To be honest, I don't know who will secure the throne in the future. The reward for rebelling against the king may be useful.
I’m going to talk to Shao Dianxi. Don’t get involved in this matter. Go back to your base camp as soon as possible, stabilize the situation in Nanzhao Prefecture as soon as possible, and then transfer to Zhongwang Prefecture.”
"Okay, I'll leave this to you." Jiang Xi had no objection.
A huge creature is about to show its fangs.
The Jiang family has been inconspicuous since Ba Shuai retired from the military. On the surface, their power in the court cannot be seen, but people who know how powerful they are never dare to underestimate them.
For example, the old king Shaodianlong and the former king Shaodiandan would not neglect the Jiang family and never dared to underestimate this family that had occupied the third place in the Senate for a long time. This is evidenced by the fact that Jiang Xi broke the convention and succeeded Ding Dao as the commander-in-chief of the staff.
Could it be that the Jiang family in charge of the Anguo Army is feared?
The Yang family controls the military command department, is good at forming cliques, and has strong strength itself, firmly occupying the throne of the first family in the country.
The Xuanyuan family has the longest history and special care from the royal family. In addition, with the support of the indigenous nobles, they are qualified to look down on other nobles and are only slightly inferior to the Yang family.
The Jiang family is known to everyone for its vast network of contacts. There are people close to them in both the government and the public. There are even die-hard supporters among the nobles. Thanks to their wide-ranging good relationships, they have never fallen out of the top three in every election of the noble assembly.
How can the Jiang family, which does not control national resources, have so many supporters?
This secret has always been in the hands of the family owner.
It turns out that after the Jiang family gained power in the Shaodian Kingdom, they did not compete for positions in the Government Affairs Council and the Commander-in-Chief's Office. Instead, they secretly cultivated the family's children. After they became talented, they changed their names and joined various departments of the government and the public. At the same time, they tried their best to support the weak nobles and the humble but powerful ones.
Prospective official.
After these people grow up, they appear to have no close relationship with the Jiang family, but once the Jiang family needs it, they come out to support the Jiang family and stand clearly behind the Jiang family.
They usually never mention anything related to the Jiang family, and some even say things that slander the Jiang family behind their backs, but they never do anything that harms the Jiang family. They only reveal their identities after the Jiang family gives orders.
Lu Qi is an obvious example, one who is not very hidden among those people.
There is a list of all the anonymous descendants of the Jiang family and people who have been helped by the Jiang family, in the hands of the family head, which is inaccessible to others. Only the family head can truly understand the huge hidden power of the Jiang family.
The royal family vaguely guessed that there were many hidden stakes in the Jiang family, but they could only catch glimpses of the situation and could not find out the real situation of the Jiang family. Many kings tried their best to find out the Jiang family's background.
Mainly because the Jiang family did nothing to jeopardize the rule of the Shaodian family, the royal family ultimately turned a blind eye to them and allowed them to secretly interfere in the government and the public.
Jiang Li had the confidence to take a tough stance in support of Ding Kui, just because of the list in his hand. Not to mention that the country was in turmoil, even without the rebels he was able to fight the Prince Regent.
Not long after he sent Jiang Xi away, Shao Dianxi sent someone to invite him to the county prince's palace.
When An Guo Gong came to Nanjing through the portal, someone naturally notified Zhou Mu immediately. Shao Dianxi couldn't pretend not to know about the arrival of such a big shot, and he had to show his loyalty as a landlord.
When he saw that Jiang Li had gone to the posthouse to see Jiang Xi, he knew that he was not here for official business, so he invited Jiang Li to his house as a guest.
"I have heard a little bit about the rebellion against the king, but he actually used such a despicable trick. General Xiao Ding killed the enemy in Nanqiu County and performed meritorious service, saving the people from fire and water. However, when he was declaring merit and reward, he was plotted against him. It is really shocking.
Intolerable.”
Shaodianxi first mentioned Ding Kui in the chat.
He knew what was happening in the capital recently, and he could guess why Jiang Li came to Nanma Prefecture. He had no prejudice against Ding Kui, but hoped that Ding Kui would do more to protect Nanma Prefecture, so there was no conflict with Jiang Li.
"Shao Dianyong's intentions are indeed sinister and his methods are very despicable. However, in terms of the content of the reward, except for the Duke Protector, which is not suitable, the rest are in line with etiquette." Jiang Li was playing with the lid of the teacup in his hand.
Sure enough, he came here for Ding Kui's fiefdom. Fortunately, he was invited to come to the mansion. It is not appropriate for outsiders to listen to such a temptation.
Shao Dianxi felt relieved.
In fact, he did not agree to grant the border county to Ding Kui. After all, this was not in line with traditional practice. However, considering that he always had to provide a county in his own state, Nanqiu County had been invaded in a few years. If it was really left to Ding Kui,
Kui is much better than other counties.
"Haha, your Senate is most familiar with the matter of granting rewards. The one who is best at Nanzhao Prefecture should be Wen Guogong. I will be satisfied if I can handle the state affairs well."
He did not comment on Jiang Li's words, implying that he was not involved in the affairs of the Senate. If you, Elder Jiang, want to find something, you can go to Kong Ci.
Jiang Li seemed to be very interested in the pattern on the lid of the cup. He rubbed it repeatedly with his fingers and said: "In the past, Cao and Qi were having a good time. I didn't expect that Nanzhao Prefecture would become the target of other countries. The allies who have been in-laws for many years will change.
Is there anything in the world that never changes?"
There were several meanings in these words. Shao Dianxi couldn't help but move his body, thinking about how to answer.
"Yes, it turns out that it is so difficult to be the state pastor. Fortunately, the government and the opposition in our country are united, and all the government agencies have given me great support and help, so I can keep the country intact. For this reason, I have to trouble Elder Jiang to tell your younger brother. I am very grateful.
He defended South Marsh State."
Jiang Li put the lid on the cup and said with a smile: "We are all serving the country and doing our duty.
I think the places that Shao Dianyong mentioned in particular must have deep meanings. Prince Xi should pay attention to them. If you are not careful, it is easy to fall into the facts."
"Oh?" Shao Dianxi's heart trembled, "Elder Jiang, can you teach me how to deal with it?"
"The rebel king wants to grant four cities to meritorious soldiers. If you send someone to take over, others may think that you are stingy with your rights and deliberately neglecting meritorious soldiers, which may damage your reputation."
Shao Dianxi pondered over Jiang Li's words and tapped his fingers on the table.
After a while, he said: "Now it is temporarily under military control. Since it involves the duties of the county guard, I dare not make any arrangements without authorization. I am waiting for the Government Affairs Council to handle it.
I originally wanted to send people to take over several cities to reduce the burden on the border troops, but you reminded me in time, so it seems that it is better to ask the Government Affairs Council to make arrangements."
"Yes, this matter seems simple but is actually complicated. What do you think the soldiers fighting on the front line will think? They work tirelessly and bloody battles and their achievements are criticized by others. Things that may originally belong to them are taken away by others.
Taozi, if you are not careful and can't hold back your blood, will you get killed?"
Jiang Li was worthy of being the elder of the Senate. He did not reveal his purpose at all, but clearly conveyed his purpose to Shao Dianxi. On the surface, he was completely thinking about Shao Dianxi and sincerely helped Shao Dianxi solve his troubles.
"Oh! I really need to thank Duke An Guo this time!" Shao Dianxi couldn't help but appreciate it, "otherwise, I almost fell into the traitor's plot. Well, it is up to the imperial court to deal with the traitor. The small Nanzhao Prefecture is really powerless.
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"Prince Xi is wise!" Jiang Li gestured with his thumb exaggeratedly, "Just think, the affairs of the Senate have been disrupted by the rebel king, and we elders are helpless.
In fact, in my opinion, the top priority is to stabilize the emotions of the frontline soldiers, resolve external troubles first, and then consider our internal affairs later."
He didn't say a word of threat, but after hearing this, Shao Dianxi was secretly shocked: Jiang Li's attitude is very tough. Whoever objects to granting Nanqiu County to Ding Kui this time just doesn't give him face. He looks like he will fight to the end.
, I don’t have to provoke the Jiang family, whoever wants to fight can be allowed to do so.
"No, no, I wouldn't know so much without Elder Jiang's advice. Let me prepare a small banquet tonight. Thank you very much for your personal advice. Please appreciate it."
"The royal palace's banquet is supposed to be a hassle, but unfortunately I am busy with affairs. Not only do I have to rush back to the capital, but I also have to rush to Zhongwangzhou without stopping. The Senate and the Anguo Army have important matters waiting for me to deal with." Jiang Li declined politely.
The two chatted for a while, and Jiang Li said goodbye and left.
Before Jiang Li could board the palace's carriage, another gorgeous carriage arrived. An old servant jumped down from the carriage and saluted, and then said: "Old Master, I kindly ask Mr. An Guo to come to the other courtyard to have a talk."
The newly arrived carriage only had the family emblem and no flag, but Jiang Li recognized that it belonged to the Kong family. Looking around, the people from the palace pretended not to see it and quickly retreated into the palace.
Jiang Li nodded slightly and boarded the newly arrived carriage.
Sure enough, after walking a few streets, the carriage drove into the courtyard of the Confucius Mansion, where Wen Guogong Kong Ci was waiting for Jiang Li.
"Why bother the elder to go so far?" Kong Ci greeted him in front of the hall.
"Senior Kong, just wait for me inside." Jiang Li trotted forward and helped Kong Ci into the hall.
"What else can you do? I'm already old, and I just want to help the younger generations solve their problems. Are you here to retire and return to your hometown?" He waited for Kong Ci to sit down before taking his seat.
"You won't tell me this old immortal about ordinary things, but the young people seem to be making a bit of a fuss. I'm afraid that the younger generations don't know the importance of it. I have to watch it myself to feel at ease."
Kong Ci explained in one sentence the reason why Jiang Li came to Nanjing and his intentions.
"Haha, it's rare for you to teach me personally. Jiang is all ears." Jiang Li showed enough respect.