Chapter 594: The Double Crows of External Expansion
In the evening of that day, Zhao Hongrun ordered his people to secretly invite Zhao Laiyu to the county government office, and showed the latter the three strategies for strengthening the country, Zhou Min, the new staff member of the East Palace who appeared out of nowhere, which made the latter frown.
"Where did Zhou Min come from?"
Zhao Laiyu asked similar questions to Zhao Hongrun at that time.
In response to this, Zhao Hongrun shook his head regretfully and said that he had no way of knowing. After all, Shen Yu was not good at gathering intelligence. He was only introduced in the letter as an aide who had recently defected to the Prince of the East Palace. If it were Zongwei Gao Kuo. , I believe that Gao Kuo can definitely find a way to dig out all the eighteen generations of the other party's ancestors.
"Third uncle, what do you think?" Zhao Hongrun asked Zhao Laiyu.
I saw Zhao Laiyu looking solemnly at the draft document in his hand, frowning and saying: "This person seems to be going to the East Palace to be targeted by the public. In my opinion, this person's thoughts are probably not very simple."
"Huh?"
Zhao Hongrun was slightly startled, because his original intention was to ask how to fight back against the Prince of the East Palace, but Zhao Laiyu unexpectedly suspected the aide named Zhou Min, which surprised him.
"Third Uncle, you mean that Zhou Min has different intentions?"
"" Zhao Laiyu remained silent for a while and then said: "I have lived in vain for most of my life and have no other abilities. But when I look at a person, I think I still have some discernment. This Zhou Min, what he proposed I always feel that there is something wrong with the three policies to strengthen the country, and it may lead to disaster in the future."
"Should I fight back?" Zhao Hongrun asked.
"Don't be impatient for a moment." Zhao Laiyu stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Although the reputation of the East Palace in Daliang has increased dramatically, in my opinion, these are just the moon in the water and the pavilion in the sky. He wants to master it with one hand. The military force of the Great Wei Dynasty will not be that simple. Don't take action yet, I believe there is a person with an impatient temper who will not be able to bear it."
"Brother Four Kings?" Zhao Hongrun immediately thought of King Yan Hongjiang, a man who in his impression had a hot temper and was impulsive, but who also loved this country as purely as he did.
"King Hongjiang of Yan, this son is far more arrogant and arrogant than you Hongrun. Even you are angry. I believe Hongjiang will be furious after hearing about this. He will put pressure on the East Palace. Hongrun, you just need to wait in time Just stand on Hongjiang's side." At this point, he showed a slightly embarrassed look on his face and said: "For the long-term plan, Hongrun, it is best for you to step out of the government in the near future and watch the battle between the East Palace and King Yong. yes"
He hesitated for a long time, but in the end he did not say the words of reaping the benefits, because he knew that the King Su in front of him probably did not have the intention to seize the throne at the moment.
However, he believed that one day, King Su in front of him would definitely take the initiative to participate in the struggle for the throne.
Because King Su Hongrun was not born to be a person who could be subordinate to others!
Just like his father Zhao Yuanxi, this father and son are not actually just for profit, but they are born with an extraordinary desire for control.
At this time, Zhao Hongrun did not notice the strange color on Zhao Laiyu's face, frowned and asked: "Watch the battle between the East Palace and King Yong? Based on the current situation, is it possible that Brother Yong Wang can still do something?"
"Hehehehe." Zhao Laiyu smiled when he heard this, shook his head and said: "If you think so, then you underestimate Hongyu and Hongrun. I am very optimistic about you, but if it weren't for you, I would definitely Support Hongyu, not your sixth brother Hongzhao."
"" Zhao Hongrun narrowed his eyes slightly. He knew very clearly that in terms of talent, his sixth brother Zhao Hongzhao was a genius. His only shortcoming was his weak ambition.
Yes, being born into a palace royal family and having weak ambitions is a huge shortcoming. This means that even if he has intelligence and talent beyond ordinary people's imagination, he will not be able to become the king of Wei.
A king without ambition cannot control the destiny of the entire country.
"Among your brothers, Hongyu's talent may not be as good as yours and Hongzhao's, but his foresight and his city are probably not as good as your brothers combined." At this point, Zhao Laiyu hesitated.
He stroked his beard, with a look of doubt in his eyes, and murmured: "So I am very surprised, really surprised, that Hongyu would be in such a disadvantaged situation."
""
After listening to Zhao Laiyu's words, Zhao Hongrun's anxiety gradually calmed down, and he gradually began to wonder if there was something inside that he didn't know about. His second brother Yong Wang Hongyu was not as simple as that.
A character who will be knocked down.
After thinking about it, Zhao Hongrun decided not to make any statement for the time being and to wait and see the situation in Daliang. Anyway, as long as the East Palace has not really mastered the Wei military army, the momentum he has now is just like what Zhao Laiyu said.
It's just a castle in the air.
Once Zhao Hongrun returns to Daliang, he can change the situation of Daliang in an instant.
However, this way, he would be labeled as trying to return to the royal capital to seize the throne, which would not be in line with the other ambitious goal in his heart.
Brother Yong Wang, you are not so weak, are you?
That night, before falling asleep, Zhao Hongrun, who was lying on the bed, was still thinking about this incident over and over again and recalling Zhao Hongyu's conduct in life.
In the next few days, Zhao Hongrun was busy resettling the refugees outside Anling City.
Although in the past, under the influence of the Wang family and other nobles, the common people in Anling City were generally ostracized and slightly hostile to the refugees outside the city, but in front of King Su, who had just severely punished the nobles in the city, no one dared to show any
dissatisfied.
After all, ordinary people, as long as they can survive, will not unite to riot against the imperial court, unless there is someone with evil intentions behind them.
What's more, Zhao Hongrun also asked Yan Yong, the magistrate of Anling County, to post a notice telling the county people that Zhao Hongrun would replenish the county warehouse as soon as possible and would never let the price of rice in Anling City rise. As a result, the panic among the people was natural.
Calm down.
In the final analysis, the conflict between the people of Anling and the refugees outside the city is nothing more than food. The former are afraid of the arrival of the latter, and prices in Huicheng have soared. But if Su Wang Hongrun personally promises this, then this conflict will naturally disappear.
In contrast, the conflict between the Anling people and the refugees outside the city and the Yanling Chu people is more difficult.
However, regarding this matter, Zhao Hongrun had already made an idea in his mind before coming to Anling.
"Your Highness."
Just when Zhao Hongrun was drafting a certain document in the county government office, Duan Pei from the Green Crows took the initiative to show up.
This is rare.
Because Shangshui Qingya, as Zhao Hongrun's hidden power, rarely showed up on his own initiative, even Yan Yong, the magistrate of Anling County, did not know the true identity of Duan Pei's group.
And since Duan Pei took the initiative to ask for a meeting, it was obvious that Shangshui Qingya might have encountered some trouble.
"Get up." Zhao Hongrun put down his pen and waved his hand to signal Duan Pei, who was kneeling on the ground, to get up.
Duan Pei, who was dressed as a county official, stood up and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, Ying Kang and Hei Zhu are here and want to see Your Highness."
Ying Kang? Black Spider?
Zhao Hongrun was slightly startled. You must know that now Ying Kang and Black Spider, the former is the leader of Shangshui Green Crow, and the latter is also in charge of Yangxia Black Crow with Mang Ya. They came together for some important matter.
"Let them in."
Zhao Hongrun nodded and said.
After a while, Ying Kang and Black Spider were led by Duan Pei to the study room in the county government office.
I saw Ying Kang dressed as a wealthy gentleman, with a smile on his face. He looked like a rich country man, and he was still very rustic. On the other hand, Black Spider was wearing a black suit, and he spoke and smiled casually. At first glance, he didn't look like that.
What kind of kindness is it?
I have to say that Zhao Hongrun felt awkward no matter how he looked at these two people standing together.
"Ying Kang, Black Spider, come to see His Highness."
"Please get up." Looking at their outfits, Zhao Hongrun held back his laughter and asked, "Why are you here?"
After looking at each other, Black Spider was the first to report to Zhao Hongrun the recent work progress of their Black Crows, such as how the construction site of the Hidden Thieves Village on Geyang Mountain outside Yangxia County was going, and the acting magistrate of Yangxia County.
How is He Zhirong reorganizing Yangxia County?
Zhao Hongrun listened quietly, nodding from time to time, but did not speak, because he knew that Black Spider must have something more to say, because for such a trivial matter, there was no need to bother the leader of the Black Crows to go there personally and send a few
Just the Black Crows will do.
What's more, Black Spider came with Ying Kang.
However, maybe because he was too afraid of Zhao Hongrun, Black Spider, a shrewd person, actually became hesitant after speaking, while Ying Kang just smiled silly and talked to Zhao Hongrun about some things that he didn't have and so on.
Nonsense, this made Zhao Hongrun speechless.
He thought he had done nothing to make Ying Kang and Black Spider fear him so much!
It has to be said that Zhao Hongrun has long forgotten that he summoned nearly 20,000 merchant navy troops in an attempt to kill all the hidden thieves in Yangxia territory.
After waiting for a while, Zhao Hongrun couldn't bear it any longer. He waved his hand and said: "Ying Kang, Black Spider, I have always trusted others and never trusted them. I made my promise to you as long as you are loyal to me."
Wang Jie has no reason to take it back. If you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly." After that, he paused and asked, "Are you in any trouble?"
Seeing Zhao Hongrun say this, Ying Kang and Black Spider looked at each other and felt much more at ease.
I saw Ying Kang smiled and complimented a few words, and then whispered: "Your Highness, it's like this. A few days ago, didn't you ask me, the Green Crows and the Black Crows, to disperse their forces and stare at the people of the Prince of the East Palace?
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"Hmm." Zhao Hongrun nodded.
"I and the Black Spider have sent some manpower, but" Ying Kang's expression became a little embarrassed and he said sternly: "You know, whether it is the Black Crow Crowd or the Green Crow Crowd, just a few people may not be enough to complete the task.
His Highness’ orders, therefore, we wish to expand.”
"Expansion?" Zhao Hongrun blinked in confusion, and then suddenly said: "You mean, attack the hidden thieves in other places? Incorporate them?"
"Yes!" Black Spider gritted his teeth and nodded, but his eyes glanced at Zhao Hongrun from time to time, as if he had some scruples.
Zhao Hongrun understood as soon as he heard it. It turned out that they were afraid that he would misunderstand and misunderstand that they had different intentions.
Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun laughed, crossed his hands on the table, and looked at the two leaders of the Black Crow Crow and the Green Crow Crow with interest.
How about giving it a try?
Capture the hidden forces of the entire Wei State?
Zhao Hongrun's heart suddenly became hot. He conquered the hidden forces of the entire Wei State. This was something that even his father's inner chamberlain had not been able to do. To be continued.,,Your support is my greatest motivation.