Five days later, Peng Ziqi hurried back from Qingzhou. This time Xia Xun invited Peng Ziqi and Ximen Qing together. The three discussed secretly for a long time before finally finalizing some things.【】
During this period, Old Madam Qiu finally settled down. When this old lady was in Jinling, her body was as strong as that of Wang Xiaoer during the New Year. Every year was getting worse. She must have known that her end was approaching, so she
I insist on returning to the place where I have lived all my life. Now I rely on my thoughts to hold on to the ground. Once I reach my hometown, I can no longer hold on.
Ximen Qing originally wanted to arrange a house for her next to his own medicine shop so that he could take care of her nearby, but the old lady insisted on returning to her own house. There was no way anyone could live in that house under the erosion of wind and rain. But once the old man became stubborn,
No one can dissuade her. A golden nest and a silver nest are not as good as the doghouse at home. The old lady is so old, what kind of enjoyment does she want, just a kind of peace of mind.
In desperation, Ximen Qing had no choice but to spend a lot of money and hire people to work overnight to reinforce and repair her old house. She also replaced a complete set of household items, settled the old woman in her home, and hired two hard-working and capable young girls from the local area to take care of her.
Ximen Qingze worked with the doctor hired by his pharmacy to diagnose and treat her, and prescribed some mild medicine to regulate her body. He would have to stay here for a while, and then return to Yanggu County after the old woman's condition stabilized.
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Tang Sai'er also temporarily stayed here to accompany her mother-in-law. Xia Xun set off for Cangzhou on the second day after being secretive with Peng Ziqi and Ximen Qing. Xia Xun's estimated time was relatively accurate.
Yes, after he arrived in Cangzhou and settled down, and the family visited the Iron Buddha Temple, the Iron Lion and other sights the next afternoon, Ji Gang came all the way dressed in bright clothes and on horseback.
Ji Gang knew that he had been delayed for a long time, so he abandoned his carriage and rode in, and hurried over. Unexpectedly, Xia Xun walked in front of him and asked the Duke to wait for him.
He was so happy that once he calmed down, he stopped fussing over his interactions with Xia Xun. When he set off the next day, he took the initiative to meet Xia Xun without being invited and got into Xia Xun's car.
The two people sat down in the car, each holding a cup of fragrant tea. Ji Gang said: "My lord, we are very close to Beijing. When we go to Beijing, the top priority is to build the imperial city and build the imperial mausoleum.
We have our own specialized training staff, and it is just a show-off for the Duke to intervene. However, the lower officials built the Jinyiwei Yamen in Tianjin Wei, recruited the Jinyi school captains, and trained them. This is a real matter and cannot be dealt with casually.
As for the matter, one of us is in Beijing and the other is in Tianjin. We have to discuss things from time to time, which may not be very convenient."
Xia Xun sipped the tea and said: "It doesn't matter, you can bring your own manpower. Over in Tianjin, after you choose the site, you can have a trusted and reliable person nearby to supervise the construction. As for calling
Na Xiaowei, Tianjin Wei is a military port, how many people can it have? People always have to be recruited from Beijing, and the help of the Beijing branch is indispensable for this matter. After you go to Tianjin Wei to settle the preliminary matters, you can be stationed in Beijing permanently.
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As for me, the secret that the two of us were ordered to handle was not known to the officials in the industry, and it was an absolute secret. Since my public mission to Beijing was only to inspect the progress of the construction of the imperial city, and to inquire about the location and construction of the imperial mausoleum.
, you have to put on a show, and this will also take some time. When you return to Beijing, you and I can officially start planning."
Ji Gang frowned and thought for a while, and then said: "If it works, it will be based on the Duke's idea." Xia Xun said: "The Emperor's idea is to drive wolves and tigers to fight, and use shoe targets and tile thorns to fight to weaken their strength. This
One move, shoe targets and tile thorns are often used against my Ming Dynasty. When my Ming Dynasty conquered the shoe targets, the tile thorns pretended to be loyal, as if they were going to send out all the troops to help the heavenly soldiers, but in the end they just stood still. Lou watched me and the two tigers fighting, etc.
The fight was over and it came to take advantage.
Shoe Target is exactly the same as Wa Sheng, constantly instigating my Ming Dynasty to send troops against Wa Cang, vowing to join the fight, but if my Ming Dynasty really sends troops, they will just show off and only preserve their strength. When we fight to the death, we will both lose.
Come and get a bargain.
Now we have to treat others the way they are treated, and they will not be fooled easily. If we want to lead them by the nose, we must let Wansongling really play a role in the Wasi tribe."
When Xia Xun said this, he stared at Ji Gang and said: "Brother Ji, the emperor entrusted Wansong Ridge to your Jinyiwei to take charge of it. What step have you taken now? I couldn't find out about these things before, but now I have to
Only when we have a clear idea can we discuss countermeasures."
Ji Gang smiled slightly and said: "My lord, Ji Gang has his own sense of proportion in doing things. Although it hasn't been long, Ji Gang has opened up a situation with Wac. Wansongling is close to him. Now there are two of my people.
There was one of his slaves. In addition, I urged Wansongling to make a strong request, and with the help of Princess Ahatun and Samur, Hashha and Mahamu and their group had no choice but to agree.
Wansongling established a 300-man Si Guards.
Hashiha, Mahamu, Taiping and Baituboluo all tried their best to stuff their own ears and eyes. Princess Haohatun and Samur also selected some warriors who were loyal to them to join the guard, and they were all sweating. Hehe
, I will naturally not let go of this opportunity. Now, out of the only 300-person personal guard in Wansongling, seven of them are mine!" Xia Xun was a little surprised after hearing this. These achievements sound insignificant.
, in fact it is very difficult to do this. Not to mention that the cheap Khan Wansongling is Ha Shiha, Mahamu and his group used the emperor to make a puppet of the princes subject to their heavy surveillance.
His identity is "free", and it is not easy to place guards inside. It should be noted that the Jinyi Guards had no foundation in Waci before. It was enough to get a few primitive people to sneak into the grassland and gain the trust of some tribes in such a short period of time.
It's very rare. We have to be close to Wansongling. It's really not easy for him to choose him as a guard without arousing the vigilance of Ha Shiha and Mahamu's group.
Xia Xun took a deep look at Ji Gang. No wonder this person was so domineering and deceived, yet he was still favored by Zhu Di for many years. If this person is used properly, he is indeed an official. There is no flattery before the Mingjun. Thinking about it carefully, Yongle
Of all the people, there is really no one who has gained favor by flattering others and flattering their superiors. Whether they are officials or generals, or the cruel officials in the supervisory system, Chen Ying or Ji Gang, they are all talented.
Xia Xun breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Brother Ji can achieve such a great result in such a short period of time. It's really admirable. However, these people cannot influence the will of the leaders of the Waci tribes when Yu wants to do big things.
In the battle between Waqi and Shoetai, Wansongling must be able to speak in Waqi. In order for Wansongling to speak in Waqi, Hashha, Mahamu, Taiping and Ba must be weakened.
It is not easy for the four auxiliary powers of Tupolo to achieve this.
Ji Gang said: "It is indeed not easy to do it step by step. Even if everything goes smoothly, it may take thirty years. But if you use some extraordinary means, a stick of incense will be enough to achieve your goal!"
Xia Xun's eyes flashed slightly and he frowned: "Assassination?" Ji Gang said proudly: "Not bad!" Xia Xun said: "Assassins themselves have never been able to become the fundamental force that affects the political system."
Ji Gang said: "I understand! But if the heir is undecided, and there is more than one heir, they must have a title, and this title can only be given to them by the great Khan Wan Songling!" Xia Xun narrowed his eyes slightly and said.
: "Mahamu and Hashiha are both human dragons, but one of them cannot have the right to speak in Wansongling!"
Ji Gang said fiercely: "Then kill them both!"
Xia Xun hesitated for a moment and said: "Mahamu's son Tu Huan is very popular in the tribe and is the best candidate for Mahamu's successor!" Ji Gang was in charge of everything and said nonchalantly: "Then just kill them all together.
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Xia Xun said: "Then Wansongling can control Wa Ci?"
Ji Gang spoke eloquently: "Taiping and Baltu Polo are weak on their own, and they have always relied on Mahamu to compete with Hashiha. There is nothing to worry about. The disciples of Hashiha have no outstanding talents. Hashiha
The most favored one is Mrs. Huo'a, so Mrs. Huo'a owns the most pasture land, pastures, tribesmen and warriors among the wives of the Hashiha tribe.
Mrs. Huo'a has always believed that the descendants of the Golden Family are the only way to unify the grassland and rejuvenate Menggu. She almost fanatically supports Wansongling. She was snatched away by Ha Shiha. Although they have been married for many years and have given birth to several children.
The children still have no feelings for each other. If there is a condition of supporting her youngest son to become the leader of the tribe, do you think she will just follow Wansongling's lead?"
Xia Xun said "Huh": "What about Mahamu?"
Ji Gang said: "Mahamu only has one son, Tuohuan, who stands out. If both father and son are killed at the same time, and all the sons are fighting for the throne, there will be chaos. Among all the ladies of Mahamu, Samur is the son of the great Khan of Menggu.
The female has the highest status. When she got married, the Great Khan gave her the pasture, the most tribesmen and slaves, plus the income after marrying Mahamu, she is also the most powerful among the ladies.
On the grassland, whoever has the biggest fist has the final say. Once Mahamu and Tuohuan died, the person with the most say in the department was Princess Samur, and Princess Samur, like Mrs. Huo'a, was the most supportive.
The Golden Family. In addition, Princess Samur's brother Benya Shili Khan was abandoned by the incompetent Arutai Grand Master and died at the hands of Wa Ci. The country was hated by the family. Do you think she should be sad?
To whom?”
Xia Xun asked: "What if the action fails?"
Ji Gang said arrogantly: "One plan is not enough, so I will prepare two or three plans!"
Xia Xun asked again: "What if your identity is exposed?"
Ji Gang said with certainty: "The identity of the assassin will never be revealed. The soldiers I have chosen to die are all loyal. If loyalty is not reliable, their parents, wives and children are still in my control. If family ties are not reliable, they are also loyal."
They were not sent out by me, but went to the shoe target first and circled around. There is no proof. Who dares to question me based on personal evidence? Moreover, they have no contact with each other. Everyone is a puppet.
, all the threads are held in my hand."
Xia Xun closed his eyes and said slowly: "After the operation, none of the assassins responsible for the operation will be able to come back, right?"
Ji Gang laughed: "How can the Duke be so benevolent to others? Since I was ordered to take over the Wasi incident, I have drawn up some corresponding plans for various actions that the imperial court may take. Regarding this assassination plan, I have already drawn up it."
Two sets, the first set of plans is called "Jing Ke!" "Where is the second plan?"...Yi Shuihan!"!.