The two of them were nominally discussing Cheng Dalei's title, but in fact they were talking about Cheng Dalei's life and death.
Faced with Song Youqu's proposal, Li Xingzai did not give a positive reply, thus indicating his attitude.
Song Youqu's eyes dimmed, he handed over his hands and left.
Li Xingzai kept watching his back leave, but when his back disappeared, the smile on Li Xingzai's face suddenly disappeared, and his hand hit the desk hard, shaking the inkstone to the ground.
He and Song Youqu had a close relationship, and neither of them got along well at that time. They supported him all the way to today, and Song Youqu played a big role in it. Li Xingzai thought he was worthy of Song Youqu.
But Li Xingzai didn't expect that Song Youqu would say such words today. In the bottom of his heart, there was still a part of him that was biased towards Cheng Dalei.
He really knows people but not their hearts. Cheng Dalei stretched his hand too far!
It's no wonder that Li Xingzai was so angry. He really didn't expect that there would be someone within ten steps of him who was completely attracted to Cheng Dalei. Song Youqu was one of them, were there others?
Li Xingzai raised his head, his eyes full of coldness. Beside his couch, within ten steps, how many people's hearts were towards Cheng Dalei?
He issued an imperial edict announcing that Qi Jiguang would enter the palace. Qi Jiguang was also busy with the princes entering the capital. After receiving the imperial edict, he put down what he was doing and hurriedly entered the palace to meet the emperor.
"Where is Cheng Dalei?" Li Xingzai asked the first thing he said when they met.
"This..." Qi Jiguang looked confused.
Li Xingzai frowned: "You can't say you don't know, right?"
"This... subordinates don't dare." Qi Jiguang said: "Not long ago, I received news that Cheng Dalei has passed Langya City and is now rushing to Youzhou."
"How long ago was it?"
"Half a month ago."
Qi Jiguang said awkwardly, this is no wonder Qi Jiguang, the two places are thousands of miles apart, and it is inconvenient for news to come and go. When Qi Jiguang got the news, Cheng Dalei had already left in a swagger.
Li Xingzai rolled his eyes at him, knowing his difficulty. After all, the enemy he faced this time was Cheng Dalei, so it was natural that he would be restricted in every aspect.
"What was it like when Cheng Dalei passed through Langya City?"
"This..." Qi Jiguang collected his thoughts and said: "The incident in Jiujiang City has spread. How dare the Lord of Langya City offend him? He wishes he could greet him ten miles away from the city. Cheng Dalei is arrogant in the city in the name of His Majesty.
Blessed, I was free and happy for a while before I left."
Li Xingzai felt a little headache from lifting it and regretted that he should not have given Cheng Dalei an imperial edict. Now he was cheating in his own name.
On the one hand, the Yulong Guards racked their brains to want him dead, but the city lords from all over the country flattered Cheng Dalei in every possible way, for fear of offending this thief.
"Your Majesty, why don't you spread the word to all places and surround and kill Cheng Dalei with a large army?" Qi Jiguang said.
Li Xingzai raised his head: "Do you think this can be done?"
Qi Jiguang also realized that he had made a mistake and shook his head helplessly.
This kind of thing must be done secretly and not exposed to the light at all. It is best to make it an accident and let Cheng Dalei disappear as a matter of course.
Li Xingzai thought for a moment and said, "What are you busy with recently?"
Qi Jiguang said: "I am arranging the residences of princes from all over the country in Beijing and their safety and security."
"Just leave these things to others." Li Xingzai said, "How about you go to Youzhou and personally direct this operation."
Qi Jiguang was shocked. It was not that he was unwilling to leave the prosperous Chang'an and go to the bitter cold Youzhou to perform a mission. He was just surprised by Li Xingzai's decision.
Sending himself out of Beijing showed Li Xingzai's determination. He had never been wavering, but how could he suddenly become so determined?
After a while, Qi Jiguang regained his composure, clasped his fists at Li Xingzai, and bowed to the ground.
"My subordinates will get started immediately."
Qi Jiguang said goodbye and left. After returning to the mansion, he changed into plain clothes, took only a few die-hard subordinates with him, rode out of Beijing on a fast horse, and rushed to Youzhou without stopping.
Li Xingzai sighed softly, patted the armrest lightly, and left the dragon chair.
His body was heavier than ever before. Li Xingzai had experienced many things in his life. He had been immersed in the prosperous world and rolled in mud puddles. But even so, the fatigue he felt today was still the first time he had experienced it.
He turned around, looked at the chair, and sighed helplessly.
This chair is not that easy to sit on.
"Cheng Dalei, don't blame me. You can't help yourself when you are in the world."
He groaned softly and left the hall sadly.
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At this moment, Cheng Dalei had passed through Xuzhou, Qingzhou, entered Youzhou, and arrived at Luoye City in Youzhou.
The further north you go, the more desolate you see. Compared with the prosperous places south of the Yangtze River, it is a completely different world.
Unlike the south of the Yangtze River, the north is often invaded by the Rong tribe. After the first war, Youzhou became a deserted land long ago. Although the empire said there were thirteen states and eight cities, the land of Youzhou was already
Borderland, the empire has lost its control over this place.
When the soldiers came to kill them, the people fled desperately. A number of people were killed and injured by the swords of the Rong clan. Others dragged their families and fled south. One of them froze to death and starved to death on the way. Some people hid in
Deep in the mountains and forests, they live like savages.
After the war ended, these people dared to come out, cultivate the land, and herd cattle and sheep.
The Rong tribe once destroyed Luoye City and caused a loss of life. Now Li Xingzai is beyond his reach and has not yet sent anyone to take over the place. Therefore, Luoye City has become a no-nonsense zone, where many criminals and lawless people gather.
Cheng Dalei and his party entered the gate of Luoye City at dusk. Looking at the scene in front of them, Cheng Dalei felt a lot of sadness in his heart.
When I first set foot in Luoye City, there were quite a few setbacks. It was just that I had just started the business and had many things to do. It is said that I got my first pot of gold here.
It is true that the sea has changed, things have changed and people have changed.
From the moment he stepped into the city, he was already being targeted. As the saying goes, wealth is not revealed, Cheng Dalei and his party were all dressed in rich clothes, and they were accompanied by beauties like Diao Chan and Cui Baiyu.
The residents in the city were all dressed in rags and looked ferocious. They carried short knives and long sticks and maces, and you could smell the pungent stench even before they got close.
And the smell of blood dried on the body.
Where there is no royal law, strength is the only rule. People living in Luoye City are either slaves who have lost their value as human beings, or they are beasts that step on other people's bones.
When Li Xingzai and his party stepped into this place, they were like a white and tender little white sheep falling into a jackal's den.
Immediately, people quietly gathered around, holding weapons in their hands, and quietly approached Cheng Dalei and his group.
Where there are no rules, the rules of beasts follow. Two beasts meet on a narrow road, each wanting to devour the other's flesh and blood, but they may not even say hello.