Chapter 182 Forming an alliance, each seeking what it needs
Chapter 182 Form an alliance, each needs what he needs
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Chapter 182 Form an alliance, each needs what he needs
On wooden boat.
Eunuch Lu looked at Qin Wei, his mouth was dry, he had lost his normal mind.
Qin Wei picked up another chess piece and played with it in his hands.
Eunuch Lu looked at the chess piece and suddenly felt a sense of fear in his heart. He didn't want to see the chess piece fall.
However, Qin Wei didn't care about his thoughts and just said to himself: "In addition to the three of them, I have also recruited some people in Kyoto."
"Within the imperial city, Eunuch Luo!"
A chess piece falls.
"Li Ji, commander of the 12th Regiment Battalion!"
Another chess piece falls.
"Tian Sixin was promoted to Minister of War last year!"
Qin Wei looked at the chess pieces on the tea table and nodded with satisfaction, "That should be it for now!"
He had won over Eunuch Luo and Li Ji in the past few days. After Tian Sixin's term as chief envoy in Tianzhou expired a year ago, he was promoted to minister of the Ministry of War. At that time, Qin Wei also sent a congratulatory gift, and
Tian Sixin also wrote him a letter expressing his closeness.
Although he did not go to see Tian Sixin after returning to Kyoto, he believed that Tian Sixin would not refuse his solicitation.
In fact, there were many people whom Qin Wei thought he could win over, such as Lu Tong, the Yamen of Shuntian Prefecture in Kyoto, Fu Chengyi, the wine-offering minister of the Imperial College, who was already on his way back to Beijing, and Li Zhengkun, who was about to serve as the governor of the rear army governor's office, etc.
These are mainly the favors he left behind in Kyoto and Tianzhou. If he really needs it, these people should give him some sympathy.
"Imperial city, court, Jianghu, Tianzhou, Shuzhou, etc.!"
"Eunuch Lu, do you think I am qualified to compete?"
Qin Wei asked with a chuckle.
Eunuch Lu's face was solemn. He looked at the chess pieces. Each chess piece represented a person and had a different meaning.
"Your Highness is not afraid that the old slave will report these reports to His Majesty?"
Qin Wei shook his head, "You wouldn't do that."
"Why?" Eunuch Lu asked.
"Because once you do this, you will force me to rebel." Qin Wei said softly.
Eunuch Lu's expression froze.
Force Qin Wei to rebel?
That's right. If he really reports this matter to His Majesty, then Prince Rui has only one way to go, and that is to retreat to Shuzhou and gather troops to rebel.
This is definitely not a good thing for Dali.
And for today's Emperor Li, it is also an extremely sad thing.
Because Emperor Li doesn't have much time left.
Eunuch Lu closed his eyes, with countless thoughts in his mind.
He will not betray Your Majesty. Everything he thinks and thinks is from Your Majesty's perspective. He not only wants to protect His Majesty's world, but also protects His Majesty's legacy.
"Why don't you just tell your Majesty?" he asked again.
Qin Wei shook his head and said, "I cannot take this risk."
He took a big risk by meeting with Eunuch Lu and telling Eunuch Lu about this. If he went to the imperial city to tell Emperor Li about this, wouldn't he be threatening Emperor Li?
That means, if you don't pass the throne to me, I will bring chaos to Dali.
In fact, this is what Qin Wei said to Eunuch Lu now.
Eunuch Lu was silent for a long time before sighing faintly.
"Your Highness, you really surprised me."
Qin Wei pushed the tea bowl to Xiao Shunzi, who immediately poured tea again.
"Then what do you think?" Qin Wei laughed softly.
Eunuch Lu took a long breath, it was too heavy for him to make such a decision.
But he knew today he had to make a decision.
"Old slave shouldn't have come!"
Qin Wei shrugged and said, "It's too late to regret now!"
If Eunuch Lu didn't come, there was nothing he could do against Eunuch Lu, but as long as Eunuch Lu came, he would be a clay figure for him to knead.
"Your Majesty's preference is King Longevity!" he said suddenly.
"Um!"
Qin Wei was stunned and said in disbelief: "King Shou!"
"How is that possible?"
Lu Gonggong said: "King Shou is kind and pure, and has no intention of fighting. Only when he ascends the throne can the balance of the court be maintained."
Qin Wei narrowed his eyes slightly, but then he figured it out.
Lihuang's idea was correct.
Why did King Ping, King An, and King Ning compete for the throne?
On the one hand, it's because of his ambition, and on the other hand, it's because they are now in a fight-or-die situation.
No matter who among these three is in power, it is impossible to tolerate the remaining two alive, which forces them to rebel.
King Shou happens to be an existence that everyone can accept. He has a kind personality and will not commit murder. His nature is pure and he will not force the three kings to rebel.
Of course, he must have become a heroic emperor. At best, he was just a conservative king.
But as long as Qing Fushan is still there, and as long as Dali Chaotang can stably survive the stage of the new emperor's accession to the throne, Dali's love will not be cut off at all.
Emperor Li was so determined because he made a choice out of desperation.
He no longer wants to have a qualified heir, he just wants to be able to get Dali through this turbulent period, hoping that Dali will not lose too much of his heritage.
"Then how to change Grandpa Huang's mind?" Qin Wei asked.
Eunuch Lu stared at him and shook his head slightly, "It's difficult."
He has followed Lihuang all his life and understands Lihuang's character best. Today Lihuang is the arbitrary emperor of the world. In the past, he might have accepted advice humbly, but now he can no longer listen to what others say.
Not even him.
"Then we can only take the last step." Qin Wei said helplessly.
"What does Your Highness want to do?" Eunuch Lu frowned and asked.
He was afraid that Qin Wei would do something treacherous and unethical.
Qin Wei smiled and said: "Don't worry, Eunuch Lu, I am just using the simplest and easiest way to solve this problem."
"What can I do?"
"Secret decree!" Qin Wei said.
Eunuch Lu was stunned for a moment, then said: "This would go against His Majesty's wishes."
"But this is the best way." Qin Wei said.
Eunuch Lu nodded and said, "Old slave, I understand!"
Now he finally understood why Qin Wei took the risk to see him and why he had to say so much. It was all about the secret order.
"I can help your highness, but please promise me something."
"Please tell me!" Qin Wei said.
"I just hope that Your Majesty can spend his last days in peace." Eunuch Lu's sunken eyes showed a hint of sadness.
Qin Wei sighed softly and said: "I can't make the decision in this matter, because the current situation in Kyoto is too chaotic. I can only guarantee that I will not disobey the emperor."
He doesn't mind being a filial son and grandson, but the problem now is that the situation is too chaotic and sometimes he can't help himself.
Once chaos breaks out in Kyoto, he can only seek the most advantageous option.
Eunuch Lu nodded, he was not surprised by this.
"This old slave is willing to form an alliance with His Highness to protect the peace of Kyoto."
Qin Wei looked at him in surprise.
Ally with him?
Protect the peace of Kyoto!
These words seemed a bit inappropriate coming from Eunuch Lu’s mouth.
But when you think about it from Eunuch Lu’s perspective, it’s perfect.
"good!"
Qin Wei grinned.
Make an alliance!
Everyone gets what they need.
What Qin Wei wants is the throne, but what Eunuch Lu wants is to complete Emperor Li's final plan and then let Emperor Li leave this world safely.
As for the death of Emperor Li, Eunuch Lu no longer thinks about it.