The Nufu Cult controlled the remnants of the Gu clan.
Xu Zhiqiong had speculated on this matter because Xiao Songting himself had mastered many Gu insects and Gu masters.
He is one of the core members of the Nufu Sect, which is enough to prove that the Nufu Sect and the Gu tribe have secret contacts.
Shan Yan said that the remnants of the Gu tribe were holding Daxuan's weapons.
Daxuan did indeed lose a batch of ordnance. This batch of ordnance was supposed to be sent to the north, but it was detained for a long time in the hands of Liu Xuxing, a doctor in the Ministry of War.
After the incident, he collected half of the ordnance and sent it to the North, but in fact the North did not receive it.
As for the remaining half of the ordnance, it was also missing because Liu Xuxing himself became a Gu Shi, which triggered a bloody battle in his outer house, a desperate battle between Wu Xu and Gu Yuanxing.
This part of the ordnance seems to have been sent to the Nufu Cult.
Liu Xuxing is a member of Nufu Cult.
The person who can lead the Gui Yuan E Star to attack the capital is Liang Yuming.
The person who cultivated the poison on Liu Xuxing was also Liang Yuming.
Liu Xuxing should be under the command of Liang Yuming. How could he become a member of the Nufu Cult?
Could it be that Liang Yuming also had contacts with Nufu Cult?
Let’s put aside the relationship between Liang Yuming and the Nufu Sect, but one thing is certain, there is an important think tank around Liang Yuming, and this think tank is Xiao Songting, who is the core of the Nufu Sect.
It's him again!
He also had contacts with Bai Wuchang Bi Wusheng.
He is probably the person who did business with Du Yanjun.
He still has contacts with Ren Songde, and he must have connections in Judge Dao.
He also has contacts with Liang Xiaoen, and even Canglong Ba Dao can get involved.
There is no place in the underworld that he cannot eat.
Could it be that the remnants of the Gu clan are also in his hands?
Regardless of whether it was in his hands or not, it was definitely in the hands of the Nufu Cult. There was no need for Shan Yan to lie about this matter.
If the Nu Fu Sect takes over the Gu clan, or even the entire Yu Xian Kingdom, Daxuan's situation will be very dangerous, the situation of Judge Dao will also be very dangerous, and unexpected changes may occur to both Suzaku Sheng Dao and Xuanwu Ming Dao.
This matter cannot be ignored.
Xu Zhiqiong was thinking about countermeasures. When he was about to leave the palace, he saw Lu Yunxi blocking the way with sweat on his face.
"Master Marquis, please make it easy for me to find you. The Holy One has asked you to go to the Secret Pavilion to discuss money matters with you!"
Why are you withdrawing money again?
Xu Zhiqiong rubbed his forehead and followed Lu Yunxi to the secret pavilion. Seeing Emperor Changle crying, Xu Zhiqiong made it clear: "I will not pay back those 20,000 silver!"
"Zhiqiong, we really don't have enough money. That bastard Liao Shuming cut corners on the river embankments in various states, especially in Fuzhou and Yunzhou. None of the river embankments are decent. If they are all repaired, it will cost at least three million silver.
It's rainy in the south now, and the river water is rising every day. Zhang Zhuyang has spent all his money on it, but he really can't stand it anymore. Brother, what do you think we should do about this?"
Zhang Zhuyang fought for his fortune?
This guy's pattern has come up!
He has been a censor for many years and has been greedy for money. He should be able to earn tens of thousands of taels of property.
But first, he didn't dare to take them all, otherwise he wouldn't be able to explain clearly.
Second, even if he takes them all, he still won't be able to solve the fundamental problem.
Where can I prepare three million pieces of silver?
Emperor Changle rubbed his hands and said: "With all the savings we have accumulated these days, we barely have one million in hand. I originally planned to give it to Ji Qi and let him use it as military supplies to fight Tu Nu first.
It stands to reason that we can definitely get back this little capital and make a lot of money, but now that Gongsun Wen is causing trouble in the north, Ji Qi doesn't dare to take action easily!"
Xu Zhiqiong shook his head and said: "Unless the Nufu Sect in the north is cleaned up, Ji Qi will never send troops. If he sends troops rashly, there will be a fire in the backyard anytime and anywhere."
Emperor Changle shook his head and said: "Don't talk about the backyard, the river embankment issue has become a hot topic, especially in Yunzhou. We can't let anything go wrong. The money you spend on the town..."
"Don't always worry about the money from my food! If I can't collect my food, how can I pay you back?"
"Let's not talk about food for now," Emperor Changle said while rubbing his temples. "If Yunzhou is hit by a disaster, I'm afraid I won't even be able to raise military rations. Then I won't be able to pay military salaries, and I'm afraid the defenders will cause trouble again."
Yunzhou is located on the border, at the junction of Daxuan and Yuxian. There are 30,000 troops stationed in the state, which is directly related to the security of the south gate of Daxuan.
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Your Majesty, do you have any good ideas?"
"Now that we've got this, what else can we think of? I'd say sell the palace. Now the palace can't be sold. I don't know if any of the birds have left. It's said that the late king's palace is unlucky. Even if a new one is added,
Your joy is of no use, I have lowered the price to 200,000, but no one is willing to sell it yet."
"Don't rush to sell the palace yet."
"If you don't sell the palace, what can you sell? I have the intention to sell the harem..."
"The harem cannot be sold!"
"What should I sell?"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Sell war!"
"Selling war? How to sell this thing?" Emperor Changle was puzzled.
Xu Zhiqiong paced back and forth in the secret pavilion. After clearing his thoughts, he lowered his voice and said to Emperor Changle: "This is a good deal. It will not only help us eliminate disasters, but also earn us money and give it back to us."
Make a good neighbor."
"How can you say this?"
Xu Zhiqiong took the map and made some drawings.
Emperor Changle looked at it for a moment, nodded and said: "I have also checked this matter. It is indeed the envoy of Nufu Sect. If this business can be done, I will prepare a letter right now."
Xu Zhiqiong grabbed Emperor Changle and said, "What letter are you preparing?"
Emperor Changle said: "We are doing business, why don't we talk to someone first?"
He is really different from Emperor Zhaoxing, completely different in nature.
Emperor Zhaoxing had never looked down on Emperor Yu Xian, so how could he take the initiative to talk to him?
Emperor Zhaoxing did not hesitate to risk everything in Daxuan for his own life and face.
Emperor Chang Le was just the opposite of him.
Emperor Changle was willing to risk his life for Daxuan's livelihood, not to mention his face.
But as far as this matter is concerned, he can't take the initiative! Being too proactive will make it difficult to do business.
Xu Zhiqiong said: "You can't come forward to talk to me. I have to do this, otherwise the price will be difficult to negotiate. If you can convince the cabinet and the two princesses, this matter will be considered a success!"
Emperor Changle considered it carefully and said: "The cabinet is easy to talk to. Yan Anqing has suffered a lot from the Nufu Cult. He should agree with both public and private matters. Other cabinet ministers, please allow me to slowly convince you.
There is no need to worry about Sixth Sister. As for what A Fang is thinking, I will discuss it with her when the time comes. Since there is going to be a war in the south, the war in the north should be slowed down first!"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "It's a small slow down, but not a big slow down. After a long time of slowing down, Mao Sha has become rampant again. We must find out Gongsun Wen's whereabouts as soon as possible."
Emperor Changle thought about the candidate: "How about sending Li Shabai there? Although it is just a false position, he is also an official of the imperial court, and it is natural for him to handle errands for the imperial court!"
Xu Zhiqiong nodded and said: "This matter belongs to none other than Painter Li, but since he is on errands for the imperial court, we cannot treat him badly in terms of expenses."
"Don't worry, this little money is not a problem. I will give him the right to do things for his own convenience. Liu Jiaqi, Zhang Shen, and Yuan Weiji are waiting to take office. I will assign them to Li Shabai. They are more familiar with the northern border. I believe
It can come in handy too.”
After two discussions, Xu Zhiqiong returned to Baoci Palace, found Shan Yan, and asked the Supervisor of Shangyi to buy her some decent clothes.
Shan Yan took the clothes and said dullly: "What are you doing? Are you asking me to dress better and send me on my way?"
"I want you to dress better and be a matchmaker for me. I have a business and I want your help."
Xu Zhiqiong told Shan Yan about the business. Shan Yan was stunned for a while and asked: "Is this serious?"
"I am the Marquis of Daxuan, do you take what I say seriously?"
"If this is true..." Shan Yan's voice was trembling, "I will kneel down in front of the Marquis!"
This strong woman bent her knees and knelt down in front of Xu Zhiqiong.
Although it is a detailed work, her loyalty to Yu Xianhuang can be seen.
Xu Zhiqiong stepped forward and helped Shan Yan up: "Don't do anything ridiculous, Jill. I will let you go today. You hurry up and set off. First find someone who can speak powerfully and report it to your emperor. I think it's a big deal."
Zong Bo Yanhuan is a good person, why not discuss it with him first..."
"There is no need to look for Yan Huan, the person you should look for is in the capital! Lord Marquis, if you are really sincere, come with me to the Suzaku Palace!"
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Xu Zhiqiong followed Shan Yan to Zhuque Palace.
Today's Zhuque Palace is still very deserted.
After Emperor Changle came to power, he quickly vindicated the Suzaku cultivators who had been wronged. After paying compensation, he also gave the Suzaku cultivators a chance to choose.
They can choose to return to Zhuque Palace, or they can choose to stay as officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Emperor Changle was very sincere, but Yu Xianguo lost his enthusiasm.
They did not send anyone to run the Suzaku Palace in various places, leaving only a great uncle to be an idler in the Suzaku Palace in the capital.
And this idler is Mo Chi, who succeeded Yan Huan.
This young man, when his request for ordnance failed, he directly withdrew a large number of Suzaku cultivators back to Yuxian. Instead of praying for prosperity for Daxuan, he used a trick to drain fuel from the bottom of the cauldron at the critical moment of the autumn harvest.
Nowadays, Daxuan is short of food, which has a lot to do with Mo Chi, but no one in Daxuan has the right to blame Mo Chi.
Considering the humiliation suffered by the Suzaku cultivators, Mo Chi made the right choice for them.
Mo Chi was a little surprised to learn that Yun Hou and Shan Yan were coming.
He knew Shan Yan's identity and also knew Shan Yan's situation.
A captured spy came with Daxuan's law enforcers. According to common sense, Xu Zhiqiong should have come to question the crime.
Mo Chi was very calm. He first asked people to set up the magic circle and left a way out, and then led his people to greet Xu Zhiqiong calmly.
"Marquis Yun is here, I wonder what you are doing?"
Xu Zhiqiong looked at Shan Yan and said: "The little uncle of your country has suffered a lot at the hands of King Xuan Chou. Now that Daxuan has established a new king, he will send the little uncle back to Zhuque Palace today to show the sincerity of the reconciliation between the two countries."
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Return the fine work?
This was not considered normal behavior. Mo Chi always felt that there was something in Xu Zhiqiong's words, so Shan Yan quickly explained: "Uncle Zong, Marquis Yun is here to help us fight the war."
"Help us fight?" Mo Chi looked sideways at Xu Zhiqiong, "I wonder how you want to help?"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Your country must be short of arms to quell the rebellion of the Gu clan. You have announced that you are willing to sell 100,000 arms to your country. I wonder what your country wants?"
Ordnance for one hundred thousand men!
Mo Chi was happy at first, and then frowned.
Yu Xian is indeed short of ordnance, but one hundred thousand ordnance is a bit too much. Emperor Yu Xian cannot even raise a hundred thousand army now.
But you can't say this to Xu Zhiqiong. Once you say it, you will not only reveal the inside story, but also lose your own face.
"We bought one hundred thousand ordnance, please give us a price!"
When arriving, Shan Yan told some of Yu Xianguo's situation, and seeing the change in Mo Chi's expression, Xu Zhiqiong knew his difficulty.
"Daxuan can also send 30,000 troops to help your country suppress the rebellion."
"Seriously!" Mo Chi's eyes widened and he couldn't believe his ears.
Xu Zhiqiong said: "It's just that this war has nothing to do with Daxuan. Since it is fought for your country, the soldiers' salaries and rewards will probably cost your country."
"It's easy to talk about money!" Mo Chi was about to agree, but he was a little suspicious, "Marquis Yun, let's make the matter clear. Daxuan has never been short of money. Do you really only need money to help this time?"
He was worried that after the war, Daxuan might ask for the land.
Xu Zhiqiong saw Mo Chi's concerns: "Da Xuan comes with sincerity and is willing to renew the alliance between Xuan and Yu with your country. Yu will not betray Xuan and Xuan will not hurt Yu. Da Xuan will only help Da Yu put down the rebellion.
After the war, we won’t occupy any land, and I hope that Uncle Zong will convey this sincerity to Emperor Dayu.”
Mo Chi stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Marquis Yun is quick to speak quickly. Mo Chi admires him very much. He also asked Marquis Yun to convey to Emperor Changle that Da Yu wishes to establish a lasting alliance with Da Xuan."
It's not enough to just talk about Jill, there needs to be something substantial.
Xu Zhiqiong took a sip of tea and said: "Uncle Da Zong, there are many rules in the Daxuan court. I believe you also know that if Daxuan wants to send troops, it must convince the cabinet in advance, especially in terms of capital, but this can be done.
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Mo Chi nodded and said: "I am also a cheerful person. In terms of military pay and ordnance, plus the remuneration of your country's soldiers, I am willing to pay a round figure."
An integer?
One million silver?
Then let me talk to you about something?
Xu Zhiqiong's face sank, he put down his teacup and started to leave.
Mo Chi said: "Please Yunhou tell Emperor Changle that if Daxuan is willing to help me, Dayu, put down the chaos in the Gu clan, I, Dayu, are willing to pay 10 million silver!"
Xu Zhiqiong raised his sunken face again, with a smile on his face, he picked up the tea cup and said: "We don't particularly care about the amount of silver. It's just that the eldest uncle, ten million silver, is related to the foundation of a country. This matter is very important."
Rather than just talking casually, you'd better discuss it with Emperor Dayu first before making a decision."
"This matter does not need to be discussed. A gentleman's words are as fast as a whip!" Mo Chi stood up and said to Xu Zhiqiong, "To show my sincerity, you can send me a reward of five million taels within three days!"