Han Qian stood in the courtyard, opened his hand and asked Xi Rong to help her take off her leather armor. Looking at the pomegranate tree with withered branches and leaves, she couldn't help but sigh and said:
"How many people in the world can not surrender to others? If they really want to achieve something, I surrender to them and there is nothing wrong with working for them with peace of mind. But it's a pity that they are so controlling that they can't achieve it.
If we let them mess around with the climate, it won’t take long, and I’m afraid it will soon end in a mess and a disastrous end!”
"You can also guess that you have done so many things during this period, and you will definitely not be happy over there. Why is there such a big reaction?" Xi Rong asked curiously.
"I was prepared for that woman to keep an eye on me. Anyway, I can't take advantage of you and Ting'er. I can bear it if there are so many freeloaders, but they have no scruples in trying to kill the three of them.
If the prince's domineering arrogance continues to suppress him, it will cause serious problems! What a bunch of idiots who fail to achieve anything but fail more than they do!" Han Qian cursed, hating the fact that iron cannot become steel.
Their biggest advantage now is that Emperor Tianyou has the intention to abolish his direct descendants and the third prince has the aura of a dragon, which allows them to get direct support from Emperor Tianyou for many things, including the preparation of the Dragon Bird Army, including the fact that they led the Dragon Bird Army to participate in the war this time.
etc.
If nothing else goes wrong, as long as they can find a loophole to block the Anning Palace and the Prince's family on matters such as the salt issue and the new establishment of Junzhou, they should soon be able to gain direct support from Emperor Tianyou.
A few days ago, they directly encouraged the third prince to allow the Dragon Bird Army to disembark on the north bank of the Han River. Could it be that they were relying on Du Chongtao's respect for the third prince?
What they relied on was Du Chongtao's reverence for Emperor Tianyou, who was still in power.
However, all of Emperor Tianyou's support for the third prince stemmed from the fact that the third prince was worth cultivating.
At this time, Han Qian was not afraid of what Xinchang Hou Li Pu would do to him. If he could not resist it, the worst he could do was to accept it. He could choose to be patient and bite them back when he got the chance. But Xinchang Hou Li Pu, the black-shaded woman and the others were so to the third prince.
Well, for Yang Yuanpu, a young man whose blood is not yet cold and who is eager to be high-spirited, the blow will be extremely severe.
Why is Yang Yuanpu so diligent? Isn't it just to get rid of the shadow of Anning Palace?
Although Yang Yuanpu appeared eager for success during this process, Emperor Tianyou would not mind this.
If the third prince now realizes that he is destined to never escape the fate of becoming a puppet, then why would he bother fighting for the heir apparent?
Even if the third prince does not engage in fierce confrontation and no longer cooperates with the actions of the Xinchang Hou Mansion, even if his will becomes depressed and he becomes a puppet completely controlled by others, it is impossible for these changes to go unnoticed by Emperor Tianyou, and all the resulting consequences will be
It will be catastrophic.
It is very likely that the salt affairs and the new establishment of Junzhou planned by Han Qian this time will come to nothing.
"What can you do?" Xi Rong saw that Han Qian was a little angry and realized the seriousness of the situation, so she asked Han Qian in a rare and gentle tone.
"It's difficult." Han Qian shook his head and said.
Just as he directly invited the third prince and Shen Yang to support Zuo Si in raising the loan without consulting Xinchang Hou and the others, the black-shaded woman and Xinchang Hou arranged Zhang Ping and Yao Xishui to be with the third prince this time without revealing anything in advance.
, to put it bluntly, he was not allowed to refuse.
Such a tough stance on the other side has shown that there is no longer the possibility of concession, and it is inconvenient for him to continue to bear it.
Zhao Ting'er was not around, and Han Qian didn't care whether Xi Yi hated him for killing his brother or not. He was depressed at this moment, so he explained all the entanglements to Xi Yi one by one, and said: "I think this matter is very fucked, can I still
Let me tell you, how do you think the third prince is feeling at this time? But at this time, I can’t break up with these idiots..."
"If you can't give the Third Prince firm support immediately, I'm afraid the Third Prince will become very disappointed with you, right? And the salt event planned this time may be aborted!" Xi Rong frowned and said.
"You're not stupid either." Han Qian said.
Xi Rong couldn't help but want to look at Han Qian. Is this a compliment or a scolding of her?
Han Qian didn't care what Xi Rong was thinking, but the key issue was just as Xi Rong said. He couldn't break up with idiots like Chai Jian, but if he couldn't immediately show it in front of Chai Jian, Zhang Ping, and Yao Xishui,
Taking a tough stance and limiting their interference with the third prince would not only fail to appease the frustrated heart of the third prince, but might also make the third prince disappointed in him, and many things would become a mess.
Han Qian made an excuse and went to the third prince's temporary residence and found a familiar guard. This guard was just an old soldier recruited from the Longque Army. He didn't know much, but he arrived in Xiangzhou at noon the day before Zhang Ping.
Cheng, he could feel the third prince's obvious emotional changes.
Han Qian was thinking hard and had no idea. It was getting dark, and he had no intention of eating. It was almost Haishi when someone came by and announced that the third prince had returned from the defense envoy Du Chongtao.
Han Qian's general Xi Rong and Yang Qin called over and said: "I will go to see His Highness first, and then you will break in to look for me. You said that you received a tip and learned that Liang Jun was moving in the direction of Shaoxi Mountain. But what happened? What happened?"
Further confirmation is needed."
Yang Qin didn't know what was going on and Han Qian wanted him to report the military situation. However, Xi Rong knew that Han Qian had no way to untie the knot and could only use this strategy to escape temporarily, at least for a short time without having to face the third prince directly.
, lest the third prince be completely disappointed with him personally.
After giving instructions to Yang Qin and Xi Rong, Han Qian walked through the alley to meet the third prince.
This was the first time Han Qian met Zhang Ping, the uncle of the inner temple. He was a middle-aged man in his early forties, or maybe older, with fair face and beardless face, narrow and thin cheeks. He looked shrewd and capable, and his eyes were bright.
He looked bright and energetic, and judging by the thick joints on his wrists, he must have practiced martial arts.
In addition to the third prince, Chai Jian, and Zhang Ping standing in the corridor, Han Qian came over and saw the mess in the yard outside the lobby. Dozens of gorgeous women were carrying boxes and moving cages, as if they were moving. After asking, they found out that it was
Du Chongtao gave it to the third prince's musician and dancer; the third prince did not refuse. After the banquet, he took it directly back to the house here.
Looking at the gloomy face of the third prince standing in front of the corridor, it was obvious that he did not feel relieved because he got a dozen beautiful ladies, but he just suppressed the attack.
Han Qian knew that all this was as he expected. The third prince was strongly resisting the arrival of Zhang Ping and Yao Xishui, but was unable to resist. He even completely ignored whether any of the dozens of beauties had spy spies planted by Du Chongtao or others.
So he took it away.
The third prince also used this willful way to vent his dissatisfaction with Zhang Ping and others, even if the situation would get out of control, right?
Chai Jian and Zhang Ping also looked bad.
Zhang Ping's true identity was hidden from the public. He originally thought that after arriving in Xiangzhou City, he would eliminate the Ning'an Palace's informants from the third prince. When they usually speak and do things, there is no need to be so cautious, but they don't want to be so careful because of the third prince. Wayward, such a group of musicians and dancers who have no idea what to do has moved into the house here.
"My newly adopted daughter-in-law has nothing to do in Xiangzhou. Let her train these musicians and dancers." Zhang Ping said in a non-questioning tone.
It seems that before Han Qian and others came over, Zhang Ping, Chai Jian and the third prince were discussing what to do with these musicians and dancers.
The person was sent by Du Chongtao, and Zhang Ping had no other better way to deal with it. He thought that by rushing all the people to Yao Xishui first, it would at least make the house here quiet.
Guo Rong, Shen Yang and others are still on their way to Xiangzhou. What's more, Guo Rong is only serving as the military supervisor at this time and has no power to control the affairs of Linjiang Hou Mansion's back house. Inside this back house is Zhang Ping and Chai Jian have the final say.
Yang Yuanpu now regrets his recklessness in agreeing to hire these musicians, but the resentment in his heart has not been settled. Why is he unwilling to be a chess piece at the mercy of others again?
He stood there with a gloomy face and looked towards Han Qian.
Han Qian nodded towards Yang Yuanpu, indicating that he already knew these things. He cupped his hands towards Zhang Pinggong and said coldly: "Han Qian has met Mr. Zhang, but he didn't know that Mr. Zhang was coming to Xiangzhou before. Where is Miss Yao and others?"
As soon as Han Qian finished speaking, Yao Xishui turned around and walked out of the back hall. Zhang Ping and Chai Jian must have discussed how to deal with these female musicians on their way back.
"You all move the boxes and cages to the backyard for the time being. Your Highness has just arrived in Xiangzhou City, and the house is empty. If you move in, you can also increase the popularity." Han Qian ignored Zhang Ping, and Yao Xishui's expressions were direct. He said to a group of confused musicians and maikos.
Except for a few spies who may have been deliberately arranged by Du Chongtao, most of the musicians and dancers are just slaves kept at home by the powerful. They cannot decide their own destiny. Maybe it is the first time for them to be sent out, so they are a little confused and at a loss. ; Han Qian directly asked them to go to the backyard to clean up first.
"Master Han..." Zhang Ping didn't want to give Han Qian the opportunity to interfere in the affairs of the Marquis's house, so he decided to reprimand Han Qian and told him not to stretch his hands too far.
Before Zhang Ping could think of what to say, Yang Qin and Xi Rong rushed in from the outside, but were stopped by the guards in the courtyard.
"What's the matter?" Han Qian waved his hand and asked the guards to step aside, allowing Yang Qin and Xi Yin to walk in. He took the secret letter prepared in advance from their hands, opened it and read it, then turned to the third prince and said, "Your Highness, Liang Jun made unusual movements in the direction of Wuguan in Shaoxi Mountain. Two scouts from Zuo Division were killed. The information sent back is unclear. I must rush to Jingzikou immediately!"
Hearing what Han Qian said, whether it was Yang Yuanpu, Zhang Ping, Chai Jian, or Yao Xishui, their attention immediately diverted from what had just happened.
Although the more than 2,300 troops and horses that followed Li Zhigao and Li Chong to garrison at Jingzikou only accounted for 20% of the Longque Army, these more than 2,300 troops were the elite of the Longque Army. I can't even imagine how frustrated the Dragon Bird Army would be if something happened to this army.
Chai Jian, how can Zhang Ping tell the truth from the lie?
When they heard what Han Qian said, they immediately thought that Han Qian would leave immediately and find out the movements of Liang Jun in the direction of Shaoxi Mountain Wuguan as soon as possible, so as to avoid long nights and many dreams, and the arrangement of more than ten musicians and dancers would become an insignificant matter.
Han Qian, Yang Qin, and Xi Rong immediately left the city and took a boat to pass Hanzi. Then Han Qian and Xi Rong took four horses and galloped westward along the north bank of the Han River at night.
"This is just a temporary plan. You can't hide it for a few days. You still have to go back to Xiangzhou to see the third prince, otherwise all your plans will not be implemented. What on earth are you thinking?" After Xi Ying crossed the Han River, she still endured.
kept asking.
"We'll wait until we meet Li Zhigao," Han Qian said.
