Long Xuanen let out a long sigh and whispered: "Go back, I'm tired."
Before leaving, Qi Qi saluted him and said, "Does your Majesty still blame me?"
Long Xuanen closed his eyes tiredly, and said meaningfully: "What's the use of just blaming you for what I've done?"
After Qiqi left, Long Xuanen could not calm down for a long time. He asked Wang Qian to invite Hong Beimo.
Hong Beimo was summoned late at night, so he naturally guessed that something big was going to happen. He came to Long Xuanen and said respectfully: "I see my emperor, long live the emperor. I wonder what the emperor's mission is for the late night summons?"
Long Xuan'en said: "I want you to check if Yan Xuanming is still alive."
Hong Beimo did not know about the conspiracy between Long Xuanen and Wen Chenghuan, so he respectfully said: "Your Majesty, can you tell me in more detail?"
Long Xuanen briefly told Hong Beimo the whole story. The more Hong Beimo listened, the more serious his face became. He bowed deeply to Long Xuanen and said: "I have the courage to speak out. Your Majesty is not interested in this matter."
The handling was a bit sloppy.”
Long Xuan'en said: "Just tell me."
Hong Beimo said: "I and Princess Yongyang have a general view. It is impossible for a mere island owner of Python Island to deal with Hu Xiaotian. Since Hu Xiaotian is currently staying in Dongliang County with peace of mind, why should the emperor rush to attack him?
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Long Xuan'en said: "Hu Xiaotian is very ambitious. Ever since I sent him to Dongliang County, what has he done that is not to prepare for strengthening his own strength? Should I just watch him destroy Dakang's family?"
Can the country be completely eaten away?"
Hong Beimo said: "The best way to deal with a tiger is not to kill it, but to let the tiger return to the mountains and let it roar in the mountains and forests. What if? Your Majesty, have you forgotten that all we need is time? Hu Xiaotian is sitting firmly on the Yongjiang River.
We are not doing any harm, he is indeed a nail. But as long as your majesty does not take the initiative to step over, he will not prick his feet."
Long Xuanen said angrily: "How can he live in peace? I asked him to come to the capital to deliver food, but he not only refused to agree. Instead, he pretended to be sick, but actually secretly led the fleet to Mangjiao Island to fight against the bandits."
Hong Beimo said: "Even if he goes to Mangjiao Island to fight against the bandits, what will it do to Your Majesty?"
Long Xuan'en said: "Don't you see? He wants to expand overseas and establish a solid foundation overseas. Once his wish comes true, I will no longer be able to control him."
Hong Beimo sneered secretly in his heart, do you think you can control him now? But he did not say this. Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, it has not been confirmed whether Hu Xiaotian went to Python Island. I just want to ask
Your Majesty, if he has always been in Dongliang County and never went to sea with the team, then how should your Majesty handle this matter?"
Long Xuanen took a breath of air-conditioning because of this assumption. If Hu Xiaotian was always in charge of Dongliang County, then sending Su Yuchi by himself would be like putting a sheep in the tiger's mouth. Judging from the situation where Qiqi came to have a face-to-face showdown with her just now, she should have gained insight.
The only way for her to get information about all her plans in Kangdu is through Hu Xiaotian. Doesn’t that mean that Hu Xiaotian already knows everything like the back of his hand?
Hong Beimo said: "Taishi Wen and Hu Xiaotian have an old grudge. He has always blamed Hu Xiaotian for the death of his beloved son Wen Boyuan. This incident is suspected of avenging private revenge."
Long Xuan'en said: "He is also thinking about the imperial court."
Hong Beimo said: "For the consideration of the imperial court, why did you attack Yan Xuanming at this time? You know clearly that this incident will offend the pirates on Mangjiao Island. If Yan Xuanming is killed, Yan Tianlu will definitely retaliate wildly. The first person to be affected is the one just now
Open up the grain transportation channel." He said earnestly: "It's not easy for Dakang to have this chance to breathe. Does your Majesty want to bring everything back to the past?"
Long Xuanen remained silent, already beginning to regret something in his heart.
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, why should you act too hastily if you want to deal with Hu Xiaotian? Such a method is not only impossible to hurt him, but will only scare the snake and arouse his vigilance in advance. Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to stabilize the situation. As long as more
With some patience, after the Reincarnation Tower is completed..."
Long Xuanen suddenly became excited when he heard the words "Reincarnation Tower": "You always tell me this, but when will the Reincarnation Tower be completed? Do I have to wait until the day I die and never see it completed?"
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, I have tried my best to do it, but there are still some necessary materials missing."
Long Xuan'en said: "What are you missing? I have already spent everything. You want money and I will give you money, and you want people. I will give you people. Even if you want the treasures passed down by my ancestors, I have not even frowned. Before that, I will give you money."
You told me that it would be completed in one year, but now? What now? There are only a few months left before the deadline you said, and you actually told me that there are still some things missing? Are you kidding me?"
"Weichen dare not"
Long Xuanen stood up angrily, strode down the steps and came to Hong Beimo, glaring into his eyes. Hong Beimo's expression remained unfazed, his eyes were still, and he was not angered by Long Xuanen's thunder at all.
Frightened. Long Xuanen lowered his voice and said: "I will not give you one more day in one year..." He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, covered his chest, coughed in pain, and covered his lips.
After a while, he controlled his coughing and spread out his palms, which were already stained with a pool of black and purple blood. He said to Hong Beimo: "You have done such a good thing. I have taken your elixir, although my appearance has begun to look younger."
, but my heart is getting older day by day. At first, heartache tortured me once a month, but now it gradually becomes more frequent. Every time it attacks, I feel worse than death..." He covered his chest and gasped violently.
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to panic. I am sure that your dragon body will be fine."
Long Xuanen said: "I understand that you are using drugs to stimulate the potential in my body. On the surface, I seem to be getting younger every day, but I am approaching death every day, right? Is that true?"
Hong Beimo said calmly: "Your Majesty has thought too much. Over the years, I have always been loyal to Your Majesty and it has never changed. Without Your Majesty, I can't accomplish anything."
Long Xuanen nodded and said: "My time is running out, and your time is running out too."
As soon as Wen Chenghuan woke up in the morning, he was shocked by the news. The emperor actually issued a decree to pardon Yan Xuanming's family, and not only that, Yan Xuanming was reinstated. Wen Chenghuan didn't know what happened? It happened overnight.
Such a big change made him even more depressed because Long Xuanen didn't even discuss it with him before making this decision.
Wen Chenghuan hurried to the palace to see the emperor, and waited until three o'clock in the morning before he was summoned by the old emperor.
Long Xuanen obviously didn't sleep well that night, and his expression looked exhausted.
After Wen Chenghuan met the emperor, he cautiously asked: "Your Majesty, I just heard that the emperor personally issued a decree to pardon Yan Xuanming and reinstate him in his post. Is it true or not?"
Long Xuanen nodded and said, "There is such a thing."
Wen Chenghuan secretly cursed in his heart, how much effort and energy I have expended in order to kill Hu Xiaotian. This matter has always been approved by you, but I never thought that you, an old thief, would change your ways at your suggestion, without even saying hello.
No matter how much hatred he felt in his heart, he did not dare to show it in front of the emperor. He pretended to be stunned and said: "Why did the emperor make such a decision? I am ignorant, so I ask the emperor to give me some advice."
Long Xuanen yawned and said: "This morning, I have received the exact news. Hu Xiaotian is in Dongliang County, and Su Yuchi is also a guest at his house."
Wen Chenghuan was stunned. His first reaction was that it was impossible. According to the information he had, Hu Xiaotian was clearly on Mangjiao Island. Even if Yan Tianlu refused to attack him and released him immediately, Hu Xiaotian would have to return to Dongliang County without stopping.
How could it be possible to suddenly arrive at Dongliang County after at least seven days and nights of sailing?
Long Xuan'en said: "Wen Aiqing, your news really disappoints me."
Wen Chenghuan bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, is there any fraud in this matter? I can guarantee that Hu Xiaotian is actually on the Python Island."
Long Xuanen said with a sinister smile: "Promise? What guarantee do you have? Did you see Hu Xiaotian with your own eyes on Python Island?"
"Uh...this..."
Long Xuan'en said: "You are not the only one who has eyes and ears. The exact news has come from Dongliang County. Hu Xiaotian is in Dongliang County. Now he has recovered from his illness. Su Yuchi is with him. There will be no
Wrong, do you still want to suggest that I kill Yan Xuanming?"
Wen Chenghuan said: "Your Majesty, I have a loyal heart for Your Majesty. I can tell from the sun and the moon that I have no selfish thoughts at all."
"Only you know whether you have any selfish thoughts, Wen Aiqing, as an important minister of Dakang Taishi Kingdom, you should put the overall situation first. I know that you and Hu Xiaotian have always been at odds, but you can't be blinded by hatred, let alone because of yourself.
It pushed me into an embarrassing situation for my own selfish reasons."
"His Majesty……"
"I have always trusted you, but you can't abuse my trust in you. I have always wanted to ask you, what good does it do to me to make a fuss about Yan Xuanming's affairs? What good does it do to Dakang?
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Wen Chenghuan said: "Your Majesty, Hu Xiaotian is very ambitious..."
"That's enough. If it's because I have a grudge against Mangjiao Island at this time, the pirates on Mangjiao Island certainly don't have the courage to attack Dakang, but they may destroy the ships transporting grain in Dayong at all costs and disturb the two countries."
Have you considered this possibility in the grain transportation channel between countries? If it causes such negative consequences and causes a grain shortage in Dakang again, who will bear the responsibility?"
Wen Chenghuan said: "Your Majesty, I have always been dedicated and conscientious in my work. If your Majesty doubts my motives, please punish me. Even if you push me out of the Meridian Gate and behead me, I will never complain. Has your Majesty forgotten that it was the person who prompted Dayong to open the food ban?"
It's the old minister." He knelt on the ground and burst into tears.
Long Xuanen was not moved by his tears at all, and said indifferently: "If I didn't think about this matter, I would really doubt your motives. Yan Xuanming's case does not need to be discussed again."
"Your Majesty, if the thieves are not eliminated, the country will be in constant crisis."
Long Xuanen looked at Wen Chenghuan coldly and said: "I will kill him, can you help me guard the northern border?" To be continued
