Long Ying hurried back to Yangzhou City and met Song Yanzhi at the agreed house. The two sat in a corner of the small hall and talked secretly.
Long Ying said with a smile: "Brother Song has gained a lot of weight. He looks more like a boss than before. Those who are near the water and towers get the moon first. You spend all day wallowing in the powder. Your sexual fortune should not be much worse than your food fortune."
Song Yanzhi smiled bitterly and said: "Am I willing to let myself down? If my father were still alive and knew that I had become such a person, he would definitely not recognize me as an unworthy son."
Then he couldn't help but ask: "Did Master Ying come out of the main altar? Didn't he have to stay for three months?"
Long Ying said: "If I escape, the first thing I will do is notify you to run away immediately. Don't worry! Not only has my identity not been exposed, it has strengthened their belief that I am 'Fan Qingzhou'."
Then he told the current situation of Dajiang Lian, and Song Yan couldn't help but change his expression.
After listening, Song Yanzhi said worriedly: "Fortunately I met Lord Ying, otherwise I would have felt sorry for the tiger and I would still be in a daze. How could I have imagined that the little Khan turned out to be a monster from the Demon Sect?"
Long Ying said: "What new orders have been issued from above recently?"
Song Yanzhi said worriedly: "I received an order three days ago to take me to the main altar. I haven't had a good night's sleep in the past few days. Should I leave immediately?"
Long Ying said with a smile: "Congratulations to Brother Song. Guarantee is a promotion and a fortune, not a disaster." Song Yanzhi smiled bitterly and said: "Since nothing happened to Master Ying, I shouldn't panic, but the feeling of sending a sheep into a tiger's mouth is always lingering.
go."
Long Ying's heart moved and he asked: "Have you seen anyone from the main altar recently?"
Song Yanzhi nodded and said: "Someone did come to see me recently. This person's name is Xie Shuang. He is a Han Chinese, and his accent should be from Northeast China. This person is very knowledgeable about brothels and has no interest in my work in intelligence, but he is interested in brothels.
But he asked very carefully."
Long Ying asked with great interest: "How did the girl from the brothel come to be?"
Song Yanzhi said: "There is a dedicated person in charge of this aspect, and no one is allowed to interfere. The quality is indeed higher than other brothels, so the business is getting bigger and bigger. Now I have become a celebrity in Yangzhou, and I have good relations with all aspects."
Long Ying pondered: "Your brothel is most likely the first brothel that Xiangba successfully opened in Yangzhou, so Brother Song has become a very useful chess piece for Xiangba. Calling you back to the main altar this time is a good thing rather than a bad thing.
.If you can successfully break into Xiangba's group, the impact will be huge and difficult to predict."
Song Yanzhi said: "How can I collude with the heartless human traffickers and force good girls into prostitution?"
Long Ying said: "Xiangba runs the highest-end brothel, and he is willing to let the girls in the brothel live. It will be clear when you look at the brothel you manage. Tell me, the dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, and literati in Yangzhou
, who is not attracted to the brothel? Which of the girls in the brothel has a sad face? "
Song Yanzhi sighed: "Even so, I feel very uncomfortable when I think that they were bought for me."
Long Ying said: "Human trafficking is a heinous evil, so we have to eradicate Xiangba's evil family. But as for the brothel industry, it has been around since ancient times and has never declined. It has only become more and more prosperous.
It’s not something we can control.”
Song Yanzhi said: "Hearing Master Ying say this, I feel a little better."
He also said with emotion: "Master Ying has a good opinion. Although many people read the books of sages, once they succeed, they become flashy and compete with each other. They sleep in wine, swallow flowers, and have sex with concubines. There are also many people who have hundreds of concubines.
."
Long Ying said: "Whether it is an actress, a prostitute or a slave, although there are differences in level, there is no difference in essence. They are the product of a society where men are superior to women. It is all because of our bad behavior as men. Alas! It's too far. I still want to go. Go to see Qiu Shenji, and then take a boat back to the capital of the gods."
After talking for a while, Long Ying comforted him a few more words to boost his fighting spirit, and the two of them left separately.
When Qiu Shen Ji'er arrived at Longying, his first sentence was: "I just received the news that Feng Guoting is on his way here."
Long Ying said happily: "When will we arrive?"
Qiu Shenji said: "Wang Yu sent a flying pigeon message on the third day after their ship set sail. With favorable winds and rivers, it should arrive within a few days."
Long Ying said happily: "I thought they would come back at least a year, but it's only half a year. Are their whereabouts kept secret?"
Qiu Shenji smiled bitterly and said: "For us, of course we have done our best to keep it secret, but for the enemy, it is difficult for the navy ships on the river to avoid their eyes and ears."
Long Ying thought that if it weren't for the fairy, he would stay and wait for them. He could talk about his separation and tell his unspeakable thoughts, and also feast on the beautiful women. No matter Yueling or Ji Qian, they are both beautiful beauties that are pleasing to the eye. The moon spirit adds the mysterious color of reincarnation, which is particularly touching.
He said: "I came to see the general this time because I have something to ask of you."
Qiu Shenji said: "If you need anything, just give me an order and it will be done. But I really have something to entrust you with."
Long Ying was surprised and said: "General, what business do you want to entrust me to do?"
Qiu Shenji said: "One thing for another, what do you want me to do for you, Master Ying?"
Long Ying said: "This trip back to the capital of gods is mainly to meet with the Holy One in secret. I have to hide it from everyone, so I have to write a letter and hand it directly into the hands of the Holy One. I have to hide it from even Shangguan and everyone."
Qiu Shenji said: "There is absolutely no problem. All we need to do is add a fire seal and make it clear that it must be opened by the Holy Spirit."
Long Ying said happily: "Is it that simple?"
Qiu Shenji said: "It's that simple. Alas! I really don't know where to start with my story. Two days ago, I petitioned the Holy Father, hoping that I could retire and return to my hometown, live some peaceful days, and enjoy my old age. What I'm most afraid of is that the Holy Spirit will not approved."
Long Ying frowned and said: "General, you are full of energy. From what I see, you can kill a tiger with your bare hands. How come you suddenly want to retreat?"
Qiu Shenji said: "I am fifty-two years old this year. I can survive the war outside the Great Wall with Lord Ying, but this is not a matter of age. My father often taught me that the most important thing in life is to know how to judge the times and the world, and to have self-awareness. Alas! Tell me how to say it?"
Long Ying understood.
This is called one emperor and one courtier. What's more, Naiqiu Shenji was Wu Zhao's confidant general and played a great role in dealing with the rebellion of the Tang clan and the generals who supported the Tang clan. From Wu Zhao's perspective, he His achievements were outstanding; but from Li Xian's perspective, Qiu Shenji's hands were stained with the blood of the Tang clan. When Li Xian ascended the throne, Qiu Shenji still sat in an important position as the Jiedushi envoy, and the consequences can be imagined.
Qiu Shenji, who was usually calm and composed, looked anxious when he said these words, which showed that he was troubled by Li Xian's return to the court. Only then did Long Ying realize how inexperienced he was in politics, and thought that Zhongzong would return to the court. I just changed the prince Li Dan to Li Xian, and kept everything else unchanged. Now I finally realize that my idea was too naive. The prince is the future emperor, and one move can affect the whole body.
Another concern is that there are countless famous ministers and powerful generals who hold the same idea, which suddenly caused changes in the alternation of the Zhou Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, resulting in a situation of inconsistency.
If you think about it more deeply, the prestige and relationships you have worked so hard to build in the military will take a certain hit.
Under normal circumstances, the change of team would have little impact, but now it is not a normal situation, and it is enough for Dama to sneak into the core of Li Xian's power. The real person in charge of Li Xian's group is Wei Fei, Dama As long as you pretend to be thinking about Concubine Wei wholeheartedly, you can make Concubine Wei dance on the palm of your hand.
For a moment, Long Ying's head was as big as a bucket.
We had just made some progress in dealing with the Dajiang Alliance, but we were tricked by the little Khan. It seemed that no matter how hard we tried, we still couldn't compensate for the balance.
"Master Ying understands!"
Long Ying responded with a wry smile.
First, Li Xian sent a message to Jingzhai, guaranteeing that after Li Xian ascended the throne, Fa Ming would be expelled and returned to Jing Nian Monastery. Now, an important general like Qiu Shenji is eager to retreat, which must have greatly weakened Dajiang. Nothing related to Li Xian's group made him feel at ease. Li Xian and Wu Chengsi could not be compared, and they had the support of most courtiers and people. Once Yin Dama became his Longying enemy, any His wisdom is as high as the sky and his bravery is unrivaled, but he is still unable to do what he wants.
Long Ying reluctantly cheered up and said: "I understand, I hope I can convince the Holy One." He asked casually: "How is the situation in the Shendu?"
Qiu Shenji said: "The ceremony to enthrone King Luling as the crown prince has been scheduled for September 15th."
It turned out that Zaguai Qiu Shenji had given up his mind and just wanted to resign and return to his hometown.
Qiu Shenji sighed: "King Luling was canonized as prince and emperor eighteen years ago. Now he is canonized as prince for the second time. If he ascends the throne again, he will be crowned prince twice and emperor twice. , it is indeed unprecedented.”
Long Ying secretly thought that the empress of Wu Zhao was more likely to be unprecedented. Suddenly, he thought about how Dama could win Concubine Wei's favor. Human greed is endless, and looking to Shu, Concubine Wei's ultimate goal, should be Like Wu Zhao, she became another empress.
Qiu Shenji said: "Please leave my affairs to Master Ying!"
Long Ying sighed in his heart, who can he entrust with his affairs?
General Manager's Mansion. Study.
Longying writes quickly with his pen, and his thoughts fluctuate.
When he returned to Shendu, he was intent on telling Wu Zhao about Dama and the Dajiang Alliance and hoping to get her support for his ideas. He had no time to think about other things. Now he had to make a comprehensive consideration of the entire political situation and atmosphere.
For the first time, he thought that in the eyes of the Li Xian Group, he was Wu Zhao's confidant. The relationship between Bhikkhu Shenji and Wu Zhao was closer. Dama could easily take advantage of this situation to create conflicts between him and the Li Xian Group. In this regard, he was They are absolutely passive and have no power to fight back. The most embarrassing thing is that people who have fought side by side in the court before, such as Zhang Jianzhi, Li Duozuo, etc., may become their enemies.
Should he truthfully reveal his suspicions about Dama to Di Renjie? Doing so would involve all issues related to the Dajiang Alliance, but if he does not get his support, he will be in a more disadvantageous position. At this moment , he clearly understood that he was deeply involved in the political whirlpool of the court.
After handing the letter to Qiu Shenji, Gui Youwei arrived.
The two went to the side hall to talk.
Gui Youwei said: "After being notified by Miss Duanmu, I changed to a smaller boat and the crew were all trustworthy."
Long Ying didn't know whether to thank him or blame him, knowing that he was tricked by the fairy. But being able to spend the boat ride with the fairy was a blessing from heaven. There are even better things to do if they bump into each other and kiss him occasionally. ?
Gui Youwei said: "I have sent someone to send a message to the mall owner. She must be very happy." Long Ying smiled bitterly and said: "Brother's moves are ruthless, accurate and fast. No wonder he can make so much money."
Gui Youwei smiled and said, "I owe it all to Yingye Hongfu."
Long Ying said angrily: "When the gang leader is proud, the younger brother is still babbling."
Gui Youwei looked at him carefully and said in surprise: "Why do I always feel that Lord Ying is worried and unhappy? No...hey!"
Long Ying said: "I have no problem with Miss Duanmu, but I have something else on my mind. Just to ask, everyone knows that your brother has always supported the Tang Dynasty, and even offended the Holy Emperor for it. But have you ever thought about it, one day King Luling
If you sit on the throne of God, what kind of world will the world become?"
Gui Youwei frowned and said, "Master Ying has something to say. Could it be that Master Ying's thoughts are related to this?"
Long Ying said: "Please help me answer my question first."
Gui Youwei stayed for a moment and sighed: "We can't think about or take care of the affairs of the imperial court. Whoever becomes the emperor, as long as he doesn't come to ruin my job."
Long Ying nodded and said, "This should be what most people think."
Gui Youwei asked with concern: "What is Master Ying worried about?"
Long Ying knew that it was almost impossible to force Gui Youwei to reveal his true views on Li Xian. In the past, Li Tang's supporters were united in supporting Li Xian, but now what they expected has finally happened, and no one dares to go.
It is indeed a contradiction to think about whether Li Xian is a foolish king or a wise king, and to deceive himself.
What would Di Renjie think?
Gui Youwei said: "It's time to board the ship!"
The sail sails away from the dock.
In the cabin, Long Ying accompanied Duan Muling to eat the vegetarian dishes prepared for them.
Since his debut, Long Ying has been going smoothly and all his dreams have come true, but at this moment, he feels troubles that he has never experienced in his life. The most tormenting thing is the kind of depression that is hard to deal with.
Duanmuling said softly: "Dama's matter has troubled you very much!"
Long Ying sighed: "The biggest problem is that Li Xian is too incompetent! The worst thing is that everything is out of control. No one knows what will happen after Li Xian becomes the prince. It used to be a rolling torrent, but now it is a turbulent ocean. I don't know
Where is the safe land? Will we be able to land in the end?"
Duanmuling said: "After you left, I thought about Dama and thought of three things."
Long Ying said happily: "It is my blessing to have a fairy who is willing to share the worries of mortals like us." Duanmu Ling said bitterly: "You are happy too early. Maybe I just add to your worries."
Long Ying didn't know why, but he immediately became full of fighting spirit after facing her, and said: "Of course not. As long as the fairy is willing to stand on my side, I have the courage to deal with any crisis."
Duanmuling said: "Have you ever thought about the consequences of telling Wu Zhao about Dama? Once her ferocity for fighting is aroused, the situation will be unimaginable and will make you very embarrassed."
Long Ying sighed: "I have thought about it a thousand times, but if I don't tell her frankly, it might be worse."
Duanmuling said: "It's hard for me to make the decision for you in this regard. Just do it based on your feelings! The second thing is how Fa Ming will react? Suppose Dama deliberately leaks the news and spreads it to Fa Ming's ears. Will he be willing to do so?
Do you want to sit back and watch your hard-won power be destroyed?"
Long Ying thought that this was because Fa Ming wanted to be emperor so much, but if he didn't take action at this time, would he wait until Li Xian sat on the throne?
Duanmuling said: "The third question is, does Dajiang and his team have evidence that Wu Zhao is a disciple of Hunan?"
Long Ying said: "Definitely not, everything can only be guessed out of thin air." Xuan remembered the fat father-in-law's analysis and said: "But even the most ridiculous rumors can play a key role in certain situations. Alas!
My mother! I don’t want to think about these things anymore. Hey! Where are the fairies going?”
Duanmu Ling glanced at him charmingly and said softly: "Of course I am making up for deepening your troubles. The little girl is going back to her room to practice. Will Master Ying come with you?"