Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 376 Determine the candidate and find the home of Five Surnames and Seven Hopes
Chapter 376 Determine the candidate and find the home of Five Surnames and Seven Hopes
It’s dawn the next day.
Qin Huaiyu found Fang Yuan.
"Fang Yuan, I want to lead a team to Goguryeo."
Qin Huaiyu was full of energy and said bluntly as soon as he saw Fang Yuan.
There was no hesitation, not even a greeting.
"So sudden?"
"What happened?"
Fang Yuan was surprised.
Leading a group to Goguryeo is life-threatening.
In addition, the number of people is too small, and the generals are unwilling to take this job.
Qin Huaiyu has known about this for a long time and has never said that he wants to go.
Why do you suddenly come to me and say you want to lead a team?
"I don't want to stay in Chang'an City and be someone else's sword... Just agree."
Qin Huaiyu said in a deep voice.
"Explain the situation first."
Fang Yuan’s righteous way.
If you don’t want to be someone else’s knife, you will be taken advantage of.
In any case, Qin Huaiyu is also a friend, and Fang Yuan cannot let anything happen to him.
"The assassination of King Shu was fake. He wanted to use me to correct King Li Tai of Wei and kill King Wei, his competitor."
Qin Huaiyu sat down angrily and said in a deep voice.
Last night, he confronted Li Ke and asked some questions.
The reason why he chose himself was because he was eyeing his father and wanted to win him over to him.
Because Qin Qiong is now in neutral, even the emperor doesn't like it very much, and is almost idle.
But Qin Qiong has a good reputation. Even if he is idle by the emperor, he can still bring some support to Li Ke.
So Li Ke was assassinated in front of Qin Huaiyu, and was saved by Qin Huaiyu. He used this to be good to the Qin government, and thus developed an unbreakable relationship with Qin Qiong.
"Kill two birds with one stone?!"
Fang Yuan frowned and said.
Li Ke is really smart. He not only established a relationship with the Qin family, but also pointed the finger at Li Tai.
It's just that both of them are princes. Li Ke's doing this will undoubtedly bring the competition between the two to the forefront and become more intense.
The former prince has not left Chang'an City for a long time, are the younger brothers impatient to eye the position of prince?
"I have no evidence that the King of Shu's assassination was fake, so I can't say anything."
"But I don't want to be used as a sword by him, so it would be best to leave Chang'an City directly."
Qin Huaiyu said in a deep voice.
If you stay away from Chang'an City, you won't be affected by these things.
It just so happens that Fang Yuan is still short of people here, which is the best excuse to leave Chang'an City, and he may also make meritorious deeds.
Leading a team to Goguryeo this time is a major national event. If successful, his official position will at least rise to a higher level when he returns.
"Did your father agree?"
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.
This trip is dangerous and Fang Yuan would not dare to agree without Qin Qiong’s consent.
"This is a handwritten letter from my father."
Qin Huaiyu took out a letter and said.
Fang Yuan opened it, and there were a few sentences above.
The meaning is obvious, he agrees with Qin Huaiyu to lead the team.
Seeing this, Fang Yuan did not hesitate anymore and agreed to Qin Huaiyu's request.
Now he is also having a hard time choosing a candidate to lead the Goguryeo team, so Qin Huaiyu, who has volunteered, can lead the team.
"Okay, I'll leave at noon, now go back and prepare."
Qin Huaiyu nodded heavily.
He didn't want to stay in Chang'an City for a moment, and he didn't want to be used by Li Ke.
Fang Yuan sent him out, and asked someone to bring his thoughts to Juzi, preparing three hundred firecrackers.
As for the three hundred people, they were selected from Li Shimin's army and Qin Huaiyu selected them.
Likewise, this is a big matter, and Fang Yuan needs to go to the palace to report to Li Shimin.
"Qin Huaiyu's heart is commendable!"
"But he is so young, will he be inexperienced?"
After listening to the report, Li Shimin frowned slightly.
Qin Huaiyu is talented, but he is too young and is afraid of making mistakes.
"Maybe, but there is no more suitable candidate."
"If your Majesty has a choice, you can go without Qin Huaiyu."
Fang Yuan shrugged and said.
"Then let's Qin Huaiyu."
Li Shimin no longer has any objections.
The Goguryeo incident was very important, but there were only 300 people.
The generals in the court are not willing to take risks with such a small number of people, and they look down upon it.
So it’s difficult to choose the right person.
Nowadays, it is rare for someone to take the initiative to lead a team and have good abilities, so I don’t think so much.
"Okay."
Fang Yuan nodded and prepared to leave.
But at this moment, a fat man broke into the imperial study room.
He walked very fast, the flesh on his body trembled, and he walked with a rumble.
"Father, my sons and ministers have absolutely nothing to do with the assassination of Third Brother. They are all insinuations from outside!"
King Li Tai of Wei comes in.
He pretended not to see Fang Yuan and knelt down in front of Li Shimin.
He had a huge body and almost fell to the ground uncontrollably when he knelt on the ground.
"Nonsense, who spread the news?!"
Li Shimin's expression suddenly turned cold and he said in a deep voice.
Naturally, he does not believe that his sons will kill each other.
There must be someone outside deliberately guiding and misleading Li Tai as the instigator behind the scenes.
"It was uploaded from the Prince of Shu's Mansion!"
Li Tai said angrily with aggrieved face.
"Where are the people?"
"Catch me!"
Li Shimin shouted angrily.
Those who insinuate should be damned!
"Yes!"
Li Tai immediately responded.
Get up and get ready to do things.
However, my body is too fat and I can’t get up.
When Li Shimin saw this, his eyes flashed with pity, and he motioned to the eunuchs to help him up quickly.
Not long after, Li Tai dragged Fat Dudu's body out of the imperial study, coming and going in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, I retire!"
Only then did Fang Yuan have the opportunity to express his intention to leave.
"Wait!"
"Fang Yuan, do you think the two brothers will kill each other because of their position as prince?"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
He does not believe that Li Ke and Li Tai will kill each other, but all the current accusations are directed at Li Tai.
"Your Majesty, since ancient times, many people have killed each other for the throne."
Fang Yuan was silent for a while before speaking.
This sentence may make Li Shimin very unhappy.
This undoubtedly shows that Li Ke and Li Tai may kill each other, and also reminds Li Shimin how he came to power.
"Get out of here!"
Li Shimin was furious.
He picked up a safe item and threw it at Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan was shocked and turned pale. He quickly stepped aside and left the imperial study room.
In the Imperial Study Room, Li Shimin was so angry that he was out of breath and couldn't calm down for a long time.
But he had to agree with what Fang Yuan said, and his heart suddenly became heavy.
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The struggle for imperial power has been a test of human nature since ancient times, and it is difficult for oneself to resist.
Not long after, Li Tai brought back a man dressed as a servant.
After interrogation, Li Shimin learned that the other party felt sorry for his master and said it in anger.
"Intent to disrupt the relationship between the prince, take him down and kill him!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
He wants to take this opportunity to tell everyone.
Don't bite your tongue without evidence, the consequences will be serious.
"Your Majesty, have mercy on me, Your Majesty, please have mercy on me, Your Majesty, please have mercy on me..."
The servants of the Shu Palace repeatedly shouted for mercy, but they could not prevent him from being beheaded.
As soon as the news of the beheading came out, the atmosphere in Chang'an City suddenly changed, and no one in the tavern dared to discuss it casually.
But it's one thing not to dare to discuss it, but it doesn't mean that it won't happen. The competition between Li Ke and Li Tai did not give way because of a beheading, but became a fuse.
Li Shimin thought that the fight for the crown prince would subside for a while, so he stepped up his search for the whereabouts of the patriarchs of the five surnames and seven noble families.
Finally, after unremitting efforts, the people sent by Li Shimin found the home of Qi Wang, the fifth surname.
So, Li Shimin summoned Fang Yuan late at night.
"Fang Yuan, I have found the home of Qi Wang, the fifth surname. Cui Runyu and the others are all there."
"I hope you can lead the team in person, and preferably kill them all!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
The ministers in the imperial court are somewhat related to the five surnames and Qi Wang, so they may keep their hands on him.
Only Fang Yuan doesn't have it. He has nothing to do with Qi Wang, the fifth surname, and he will definitely not hold back.
Moreover, Fang Yuan is still his Ying Meng Xianchen. If Fang Yuan can go in person, the probability of success will be very high.
"Is the imperial court capable of coping with the world's chaos?"
Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice.
The chaos in Qingzhou and the chaos in other countries were all caused by Qiwang of the Five Surnames.
From this it can be seen that the energy of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes is far greater than what everyone thinks.
If Cui Runyu and others are killed, the five surnames and Qiwang may completely riot, and the Tang Dynasty will be in chaos.
The Tang Dynasty is different from other countries. The Tang Dynasty can use fire blunderbuss to conquer other countries, but it cannot use fire blunderbuss to suppress its own people.
"It's already chaotic enough now, so what if it's a little more chaotic?"
"If things develop to the point where peace becomes difficult, suppress them with force!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
"I understand."
Fang Yuan pondered for a while and then said.
"This is their address!"
"Remember, you are the only one who knows!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
In order not to reveal the secret, he executed several people.
Now, only he and Fang Yuan know the home of Qi Wang, the fifth surname.
"Where's the manpower?"
Fang Yuan took the paper, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice.
The hometown of Qi Wang, the fifth surname, is in the south of the Yangtze River, where waterways are very developed and the escape route is very good.
"I will let Li Junxian lead a thousand people, all at your disposal!"
"I will appoint and remove Jiangnan's senior officials when you arrive in Jiangnan."
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
The Five Surnames and Qi Wang are in Jiangnan, which means that Jiangnan has become the headquarters of the Five Surnames and Qi Wangs.
The officials there should have become untrustworthy, and it would be difficult to mobilize and help Fang Yuan to attack Wu Xing Qi Wang.
Therefore, in order for them not to affect Fang Yuan's work, Li Shimin decided to transfer high-level officials in Jiangnan to muddy the waters, making it impossible for Jiangnan officials to help Wu Xing Qi Wang.
"When will we leave?"
Fang Yuan nodded and said in a deep voice.
A thousand people is a bit small, but you can't mobilize too many people. After all, it's not a war. If there are too many people, it will be easy to be discovered by the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs.
Moreover, with Li Shimin’s personnel transfer, a thousand people is no longer too few.
"The sooner the better, preferably tomorrow!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
It is very difficult to find people with the fifth surname and the seventh surname.
If they set off too late, there is no guarantee that they will leave Jiangnan.
Moreover, if Li Shimin does not get rid of the five surnames and Qi Wang in one day, he will not be able to sleep well.
"Then tomorrow!"
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
Tomorrow is fine, go early and come back early.
It’s time for these aristocratic families of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes to be exterminated.
Their existence prevents the promotion of new things such as banknotes and hinders the development of society.
"Go ahead and win!"
Li Shimin said in a deep voice.
Fang Yuan left and went back to his house to explain the situation to Du Miaoyan.
Du Miaoyan was also very dissatisfied with Wu Xing Qi Wang and supported Fang Yuan's actions.
But I hope Fang Yuan can come back soon, after all, she is almost eight months pregnant.
It's dawn the next day.
Fang Yuan and Li Junxian secretly left Chang'an City.
There were also those thousand people who also left Chang'an City one after another.
Afterwards, Fang Yuan and others took a boat and took the waterway, arriving directly at Jiangnan in a few days.
As soon as they entered Difficulty, Fang Yuan and Li Junxian found that the girls here became much more tender.
Compared with those in Chang'an City, the girls here feel more like a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, and are overall more supple.
At the same time, Fang Yuan discovered that there was a concrete road in the main urban area of Jiangnan, with a lot of people flowing, and signs of industry already appearing.
"Fang Yuan, I heard that the brothels in Jiangnan are very famous. Want to go and have a look?"
Li Junxian looked at the beauties coming and going and smiled evilly.
"Go ahead, I don't have that idea right now."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
Now he is more interested in finding out where Cui Runyu and the others are.
Moreover, Fang Yuan has no shortage of women in Chang'an City, so he has no interest in fooling around in Jiangnan for the time being.
"Cough, cough, um, Fang Yuan, you misunderstood, I wanted to say that the brothel is the most suitable place to inquire about the situation."
Li Junxian coughed twice in embarrassment.
The brothel is a good place where you can have a lot of fun.
At the same time, it also means gathering intelligence, so that you can quickly find out where the five surnames and Qiwang are.
The emperor only knew that Qiwang's hometown was in the south of the Yangtze River, but he did not know where Cui Runyu and others were.
"That's true."
Fang Yuan couldn't help but smile.
I opened my own brothel just to collect intelligence.
But unexpectedly, I forgot that I could obtain information from the brothel.
Soon, Fang Yuan and Li Junxian came to the most luxurious brothel in Jiangnan and fell in love.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the brothel, several pretty young girls took the initiative to approach Fang Yuan.
"Master, come and have some fun. The girls we have here are the best in Jiangnan, and we have an oiran selection today."
Girls are very proactive and take the initiative to give men opportunities to take advantage of them.
"Arrange two private rooms for us and call the best girls to serve us."
Li Junxian said boldly.
As for money, he is not worried at all.
When you go out with a wealthy man like Fang Yuan who prints money, do you still worry about money?
"Okay!"
The girls immediately beamed with joy.
He personally took Fang Yuan and Li Junxian to the second floor and opened two adjacent rooms.
Not long after, two beautiful girls entered Fang Yuan and Li Junxian's rooms respectively.
"Master, my little green, do you think it's okay?"
The young girl said softly with a clipped voice.
"It's okay, come here and give me a massage."
Fang Yuan took a serious look and felt that the appearance and figure were good.
"Thank you, Mr. Guan."
Xiaolu smiled happily, came in with hot water, and closed the door smoothly.
"Xiao Lu, the layout here is very unique. I really like the design of the White Tiger Club."
Fang Yuan looked at the layout here, it felt very similar to the one in the White Tiger Club, even there was a toilet.
"The guest has a very good vision. Our design of Qingmiju is based on the Baihu Club. Almost all the brothels in Jiangnan now have this design."
Xiaolu came to Fang Yuan and started to wash and massage Fang Yuan's face.
"Jiangnan is really good. This is my first time here."
"I want to live here for a while. Are there any forces in the city that I should pay special attention to?"
Fang Yuan started to get into the topic and see if he could ask Xiao Lu about the situation of the fifth surname and Qi Wang.