Chapter 1832 The tasks of the Yuan Cong Department
This general office looks like a prison, but it is actually an intermediate station where information is collected and then forwarded. At the same time, because of the existence of the public office in the open world, the white-robed stronghold in the dark is naturally not so eye-catching, and can better communicate with the general office.
The offices cooperated with each other to deliver information.
Pei Ju wanted to understand this and could only sigh secretly.
The Han Dynasty was like a fully armed giant, while the Northern Zhou Dynasty was just a baby waiting to be fed.
Even if the giant is out of breath, he can still crush the baby to death with one kick.
"Mr. Pei has something on his mind?" Xu Shanxin said with a smile.
Pei Ju's eyes shifted to Xu Shanxin's book and he said with a smile: "The general trend of the world is under the control of Xu Jun. I am ashamed to say that. Xu Jun knows everything about Zongheng and knows all the wind and grass in Yecheng. Why are you still reading Tai Shigong's works?"
Book?"
Pei Ju is not a kind-hearted person. He can reach this position and represent the entire Pei family. He cannot be a pure-hearted person. He is even a little arrogant and petty. Therefore, at this time, he saw that Xu Shanxin was still looking at
To the disciples of the aristocratic family, "Historical Records" was just a book of enlightenment, and there was both surprise and ridicule in his words.
Xu Shanxin sighed: "His Majesty once said, 'It's cold at high places.' At this time, Xu was in a place that was neither high nor low, and it was even colder. He could only seek experience from the words and deeds of the ancients to warm up.
, lest one mistake lead to eternal hatred. My death is not a pity. If I ruin the cause of the Han Dynasty's unification of the world, I will regret it."
Pei Ju was speechless for a moment.
Xu Shanxin blocked him back without mercy. Although he didn't openly challenge him, the meaning revealed in his words was something Pei Ju couldn't underestimate.
After all, he is an envoy of the Han Dynasty. He responds to the temptations sent by possible allies and speaks impeccably without arousing hatred.
Pei Ju had an even higher regard for Xu Shanxin. In the past, the communication between him and Xu Shanxin was mostly polite. In secret, they often got to the point because they didn't have enough time. He really didn't pay attention to this person.
However, it is just a channel for dialogue with the big man.
Li Xingchen's ability to recognize people is truly admirable.
This Xu Shanxin is a talented person.
"Xu Jun is still diligent and eager to learn, and is as stable as Mount Tai even when he is in the enemy's arms. I admire you." Pei Ju showed his goodwill and immediately got to the point, "Pei came here this time just to inform Xu Jun that the imperial court is about to deal with
Use troops to pacify the city."
"Your Majesty is already aware of this matter." Xu Shanxin smiled and looked at Pei Ju.
Li Xingchen had made a guess, but that didn't stop him from using it to scare Pei Ju at this time.
Pei Ju frowned as expected.
Li Xingchen actually knew the news that he had just learned, which meant that someone in Yecheng or simply in the Northern Zhou army had contacted the Han Dynasty, otherwise it would not have been possible so quickly, and he must be a close minister of Yu Wenxian!
But no matter who said it, it is no longer important. The most important thing now is that he must come up with more accurate news and other valuable intelligence. Otherwise, the importance of the Wenxi Pei family will not be known in the eyes of the big man.
Not much.
Xu Shanxin calmly looked at Pei Ju, just like Pei Ju looked at Cui Shiji not long ago.
Pei Ju held Cui Shiji hard, and now Xu Shanxin also held Pei Ju hard.
Pei Ju will definitely tell everything he knows next.
Luoyang, Hussar General's Mansion.
Li Xingchen handed the memorial in his hand to Xiao Shilian and laughed: "This Xu Shanxin really tricked Pei Ju."
After a pause, Li Xingchen looked at Pei Zilie, who had just arrived in Luoyang: "Master, you, a distant relative, are so clever that you are misled by your cleverness."
Pei Zilie rushed over from Chenliu to meet with Li Xingchen, mainly to report to Li Xingchen the situation of the war on the Eastern Front. The Chariot and Cavalry General's Mansion designated in Luoyang City was still under renovation, so he temporarily lived in Xiao Shilian's mansion without thinking about him.
Before entering the palace to meet the saint, Li Xingchen came to the door first.
Li Lian'er greeted and opened the banquet. As his elder brother, he never liked to put on airs in front of Pei Zilie and Xiao Shilian, two brothers who had shared weal and woe, so naturally he had this intention when he came to visit him now.
Regarding Pei Zilie and Xiao Shilian, Li Xinchen would never use the aura of a king to suppress them. Firstly, it was because Li Xinchen thought that he had not achieved the level of being aloof and completely cut off from worldly sentiments. Xiao Shilian and Pei Zilie accompanied him all the way.
Even though they were not real brothers, they were already better than real brothers. It was difficult for Li Xinchen to stand up to them and to those wives and concubines who silently supported him behind the scenes.
Secondly, Li Xingchen also needs to try his best to maintain the status of the Yuancong clique. The Yuancong clique is an old team that started with Li Xingchen. They are not many in number, and their loyalty to Li Xingchen is unquestionable. Their existence is exactly what Li Xingchen uses to balance the various factions.
It makes it impossible for all factions to grasp the core power that is the most threatening to the imperial power. In this way, no matter how fierce the competition among the factions is, the imperial power, as a neutral power, stands high and cannot be provoked.
Of course, Li Pingchen also left a way out for the future evolution of imperial power. The Yuan Cong faction is equivalent to the aloof royalists. You can evade the imperial power, but the title of emperor cannot be taken away, otherwise it will provoke Yuan Cong.
The system launched a violent counterattack.
In this way, even if his descendants are incompetent and lose power, at least the title of emperor can be preserved, and there is no need to provoke a counterattack from the Yuan Cong clan.
In other words, the seeds of capital (harmony)ism can grow quickly, but at most they will evolve into a constitutional monarchy, which is a way for Li Xinchen to survive for his descendants who may not live up to expectations.
This is the main purpose of the existence of the Yuan Cong system.
As for whether the Yuancong family will decline, at least the Pei family and the Xiao family have been tied to the royal family through mutual marriage. The Yang family has a unique identity. Although the relationship with the royal family is still in the confidential stage, there are rumors
It has been flying all over the sky for a long time, and its status in the Han Dynasty is similar to that of the Xiahou in Cao Wei. They are all members of the emperor's own family.
Therefore, these families prosper together and suffer together. As long as there are still people who can support them, several families standing together cannot be underestimated.
Pei Zilie and Xiao Shilian circulated the memorial sent from Yecheng. Pei Zilie smiled to himself: "I have heard for a long time that Pei Hong has great ambitions but lacks courage. I'm afraid he didn't think that your majesty's thoughts were just speculation. He just said that your majesty has the power to reach the sky."
ability, so we can only tell the whole story, right?"
Xiao Shilian also smiled and said: "Master, Pei Hongda has thrown away all the chips in his hand this time. Don't you feel heartbroken for Mr. Pei Wenxi?"
Pei Zilie shook his head: "After crossing to the south, there was little contact between the north and the south. Although contact has been restored now, how can we maintain family ties after a long time?"
There are not many Pei people in the south, but Pei Ji, Pei Yi and a few others are now firmly on Li Xinchen's side.