In the afternoon of that day, Yanjing was still noisy and chaotic. Qin Hui returned to the fourth prince's mansion with Wu Shu and walked to the backyard. The other entourage saw the opportunity and left. However, the two did not go inside to talk, because when they walked to the middle of the backyard, the rear house
In the open space in front of him, Wanyan Wushu suddenly stopped with the riding whip in his hand, and then without looking back, he turned around and asked:
"Scholar Qin, tell me again what you said three nights ago."
Qin Hui was just stunned for a moment, then he immediately stood up with his hands tied and started speaking behind Wu Shu:
"The power of Taizu's founding of the country is the foundation of the Jin Dynasty and the foundation of the legal system. Marshal Nianhan was removed from the line of succession as early as Taizu's time in exchange for being in charge of the Western Army. This fact is known to the world.
Therefore, the marshal of the capital can only act as a powerful minister, but he cannot peek into the position of a master. Once he has the attitude of being a master, the people of Dajin will be suspicious and fearful... This is one of the reasons."
Maybe because he often reads the periodical newspaper, Qin Huizhi is also used to saying one, two, three, four when it comes to business matters.
"And the reason why Marshal Du was able to stand up in front of Taizu and was known as the first hero of the founding of the country was that he was able to fight well in the West Route Army. Unfortunately, half a year ago, in the battle of Yaoshan, the whole army was shaken. Lou Shi died in the battle, and the West Route Army
The army was divided into two, and although he temporarily controlled the troops and horses of Daming Palace, he only controlled it superficially and could not be convinced, so his foundation was damaged... This is the second one." Qin Hui continued to tie his hands and said. "Unknown.
Unfortunately, Marshal Du's power has been greatly reduced. At this time, he should have retreated for a while and rested... Even Marshal Du himself understood this, otherwise he would not have returned north with the Fourth Prince that day, but..."
"But the king of the country suddenly suffered a stroke, and with so much authority in front of him, Marshal Du couldn't help but stretched out his hand. In addition to the monopoly of power, it also caused shock both inside and outside, and made people uneasy. And since Marshal Du knew that he was guilty, he also knew that people were dissatisfied.
Instead, we should pretend to be wanton and reckless, quickly seize the military power, stabilize the situation, and seek stability." Wu Shu suddenly interrupted, but still did not look back. "So, after all, that is Marshal Du's side.
This seems to be the most prosperous time, but it is exactly the weakest time, is this what you mean?"
"Yes... Since ancient times, there have been many powerful ministers like this in the Central Plains Dynasty. This is the same principle. Once they stretch out their hands, they will prosper and then decline, but no one can resist stretching out their hands."
"That's right... once you reach out beyond the line, it's the road of no return." Wu Shu sighed to the sky.
"The fourth prince is Taizu's own son, and he is different from the marshal of the capital."
"It's not even close." Wu Shu came back to his senses and continued. "Not to mention this, you also said that day that if you want to get rid of such a powerful official, you must dig out his inner circle, just like when Dong Zhuo wanted Lu Bu in the Three Kingdoms
Generally speaking... I deeply agree with this truth, but why do you want me to choose Yin Shuke between Wanyan Xiyin and Yin Shuke?"
Qin Huiqing knew that this was a critical issue and did not dare to neglect it. He took a half step forward and replied seriously, almost against Wu's back: "Fourth Prince, the student knows that the Fourth Prince has a better relationship with Wanyan Xiyin, and you two
Everyone has the intention to reform the country and make it prosperous for generations to come... But what needs to be done now cannot talk about comrades, but about interests; it cannot talk about the long term, but about the present... Although Xi Yin imprisoned Marshal Du
The sons of the lord of the country were a little dissatisfied, but in the end there was no real imminent conflict of interest with Marshal Du at this time, but Yin Shu was different. He had been keeping an eye on the living girls in Yan'an, not because he was dissatisfied with the living girls, but because of the Lou family.
After his death, he wanted his brother Ba Lisu to take control of the Western Army and make the family rich and powerful, but Marshal Du could not satisfy him!"
"When Marshal Du went south to Damingfu that day, he originally asked General Yin Shuke to return to Taiyuan to take charge of the West Route Army, but General Yin Shuke refused." Wu Shu sighed again.
"That's because General Yin Shuke is just like General Tarlan. He's getting older and doesn't want to sleep in the open anymore... I'm afraid that General Lou Shi's death in battle shocked him a little, and if there is a big war in the future, I'm afraid
We still have to start with the West Route Army, but his eldest son died in the battle, and his children will have to be taken care of by his younger brother in the future, so he is particularly concerned about Ba Lisu."
"Yes, I think he lost his spirit long ago when he was left behind in Yanjing. He just wants to work hard in the center and seek long-term wealth."
"It's just to use his desire for wealth and honor. As long as people have something to ask for... Marshal Du can't satisfy him, but the Fourth Prince can satisfy him." Qin Hui hurriedly persuaded him. "Anyway, it's empty talk and we'll discuss it later."
"We still have to talk about credibility." Wu Shu finally laughed.
And Qin Hui was completely relieved... This was a promise.
However, at this moment, the pale Wanyan Wushu turned around again and curiously asked Qin Huizhi in front of him: "Xiao Qin, bachelor... you said that everyone wants something, and Nianhan wants power.
Stable and monopolized, I want the Dajin Iron Cavalry to be re-established, Xi Yin wants to unify the governance of the Dajin Kingdom, silver skills can help the family become rich, even Ba Lisu is also seeking the power of the Western Route Army, and even Zhao Jiu of Cangzhou in the south is also
I beg you to drive us across Yanshan Mountain for revenge. The group of people in Wuguo City in the north are also begging to return to the north, but what are you begging for? Why are you so interested?"
Qin Hui tied his hands and remained silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head, met the other person's gaze, and said through gritted teeth: "Fourth Prince, I don't want to walk with my head down anymore. I also want to seek wealth here in Dajin!"
Wanyan Wushu stared at the opponent's eyes seriously for a long time. Seeing that the opponent was not shaken at all, he threw the riding crop on the spot, pressed the opponent's shoulders with his hands, rubbed them, and then smiled again: "Xiao Qin, the bachelor, is
The prime minister's ability... When things are done, let's make a province, I will make the decision, Xiyin will be the prime minister, and you will be the deputy prime minister!"
Qin Hui instinctively wanted to thank him, but when he heard the word prime minister, he was speechless and in a daze, unable to respond.
But when he came to his senses, his chest was beating wildly, and he was about to bow his head to thank him, but unexpectedly, the other party turned around and went back to the house: "Scholar Xiao Qin, please don't walk around for the next two days, and you don't have to worry about other things. I'll just keep you here."
When my wife comes, she can stay at my house!"
Qin Huizhi could only bow his head hastily.
The next day, everything was calm in the city of Yanjing, but in the afternoon of the same day, Wanyan Wushu, the fourth prince of the Jin Kingdom, suddenly took the initiative to see the marshal of the capital, Wanyan Nianhan. Nianhan was about to win over Wushu and promote Wushu to suppress others, so he naturally greeted him warmly.
After the two parties met and sat down, Nianhan heard a suggestion from Wushu that caught him off guard, so much so that he said in shock on the spot:
"Respect the lord of the country as the supreme emperor, and support Banbo Jilie (Wanyan Hela, Wushu's nephew, who lost his father in his early years) to the throne?"
"That's right." Wu Shu said sternly. "The current situation is chaotic and people are uneasy. It is all caused by the sudden stroke of the king and his inability to govern... Even Marshal Du, you have attracted a lot of criticism for this."
"Who's talking about it?" Nianhan smiled awkwardly and answered with a twist of his beard.
"Everyone in the world is talking about it!" Wu Shu remained serious. "Not only the Jin Dynasty is talking about it, but the Song Dynasty is also talking about it. The people above are talking about it, and the people below are also talking about it. The officials of the Zhao Song Dynasty asked whether the king is really the king.
The stroke is the clear proof! Not only that, these days, I also received letters from the old troops of Daming Prefecture and old friends in Liaodong, asking me for details, asking me whether the king really had a stroke or was he killed by the marshal? "
Nianhan sighed quietly, then sneered again: "Then what did the Fourth Prince say?"
"Of course I told the truth..." Wu Shu said calmly. "But so what? When the king suffered a stroke, a few of us were on the spot. Of course we knew how the accident happened, but we were the ones who were there.
People know it, but when I returned to Yanjing City, no one in the city could believe it! Marshal Du, I don’t believe you don’t know this truth, otherwise how would you have imprisoned Puluhu (Wu Qimai’s eldest son) and the others later? It’s not in your heart
Clearly, whether you do it or not, you will bear this bad reputation."
"So you want me to just help Hela's baby?" Nianhan smiled half-heartedly.
"He Laben is well aware of Ban Bo's fierceness, and the succession is reasonable and legal. Moreover, supporting He La to succeed the throne has three benefits for Marshal Du." Wu Shu continued to speak calmly, as if he was well prepared. "One is He La's succession.
Since Lai is young, Marshal Du can continue to be in power... We don't have to imitate the pretentiousness of the Song Dynasty people in this matter; the other is to help He La up, then everyone in the world will know that Marshal Du has no intention of usurping the throne, and people's hearts will be at peace;
The last one was helped up by Ha La. The king of the country became the emperor, so the marshal no longer had to keep Puruhu and the others in prison... We are all relatives, so why did it happen like this? "
Nianhan was greatly moved in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He just asked, "Is this what the fourth child thought of himself?"
"I forcibly detained Bachelor Qin at home and forced him to think of a way." Wanyan Wushu didn't panic at all.
Nianhan nodded, smiled lightly and said, "I told you that it was very interesting for you to keep Bachelor Qin and his wife in your own home... so they are waiting here!"
"That……"
"It's not urgent." Nianhan waved his hands. "Let me think about it more."
Wu Shu had no choice but to say goodbye.
Now that Wu Shu was gone, Nian Han thought about it, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was the right way. However, at this time of the year, he couldn't help but be sensitive and doubtful, so he couldn't sleep well all night. On the second day, Wanyan Xiyin even
Wanyan Yinshu, the two right-hand men, called for questioning.
But unexpectedly, one of the two confidants felt that something was wrong, and the other directly opposed it.
"Marshal Du, the king of the country has suffered a stroke. It is appropriate for Ban Bo to succeed to the throne. The words of the fourth prince are reasonable, but this kind of thing still requires the consent of the king... If the king agrees, then
It is to protect the country and support the country, but if the king does not agree, if he directly does it, it is called arbitrarily abolishing the establishment, but it is inappropriate." Wanyan Xiyin frowned in response.
"How can you agree with the way the king looks like?" Yin Shuke sneered.
"So what if it's inappropriate?" Nianhan stopped Yin Shuke and twisted his beard to face him.
"In the future, when the new king grows up, he will still have trouble with the marshal." Xiyin was completely helpless.
"How can you care so far?" Nianhan finally sighed. "What about silver skills? What do you think?"
Yin Shuke, who had long been impatient, blurted out: "The fourth prince has no good intentions..."
"What should I say?" Nianhan perked up.
"He La is the direct grandson of Taizu after all, and the nephew of Wu Shu and the others." Yin Shu shook his head in reply. "If He La succeeds to the throne, not to mention the three older princes, there will be Taizu's other sons, and
The Eastern Route Army will seize control everywhere and plot to defeat them, and they will all form a group around the new king, and there will be no resentment. At that time, not to mention that Marshal Du wants to promote the fourth prince to suppress the other methods, which will fail, and I am afraid that he will not wait.
When He La grows up, he will in turn let Marshal Du suffer a stroke... At that time, we can only come and serve Marshal Du's soup."
"Nonsense!" Nianhan scolded him immediately, but then he started to think seriously. "So, you mean, it's best to just go on like this?"
"It would be best for the king to lie in bed for ten or eight years!" Yin Shu ignored Xi Yin's angry look next to him and did not hide his feelings. "Then He La also died of illness and directly promoted Shi Ye Ma to be a master of Bambo.
Extremely strong is best.”
"It's getting more and more nonsense..." Nianhan immediately reprimanded him again, but shook his head helplessly. "The key now is that no matter what, Lao Si and those people have to fight against Hela. I came to talk about it yesterday, which can be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous thing."
Oh... the fourth child is a capable person."
Wanyan Xiyin and Yin Shu didn't say anything... Obviously, they both felt that Wanyan Wushu was getting more and more mature.
"Wushu told me about this matter yesterday, and he directly invited several of his brothers to a party early this morning. I'm afraid he wanted to discuss this matter privately and let the brothers get together again." Nianhan said a little more.
Explained the current situation. "In my opinion, if these brothers really let this matter start, and everyone from top to bottom is aware of it, we will be in trouble here."
Wanyan Xiyin and Yin Shu were still silent. After a long while, Xiyin just sighed: "Having said that, I really can't think of a way. I can only wait and see what Wu Shu and the others do before we deal with it.
"
Nianhan was completely helpless and had no choice but to let the two go back, and then he became more and more suspicious.
But not long after the two of them left the Marshal's Mansion, the Wushu's move arrived, and Nianhan also hurriedly sent people to call back his two confidants.
"Go and see Banbo Jilie first?" Xiyin frowned.
"Yes, what Wu Shu means is, let me see Banbo Jilie with my own eyes, and test his skills and character..." Nianhan also frowned. "This is too much pressure."
"But it's better not to see her, right?" Xiyin shook his head repeatedly. "If you don't even see me, then what does it mean? What do you think?"
"That's right, this fourth guy is really awesome. He pushed me in step by step." Nianhan said a little annoyed. "I have to see him."
"If we must meet..." Yin Shuke suddenly interrupted. "Should we let Hela come here, or should we let Marshal Du go see Hela? What I mean is, after all, we just imprisoned Puruhu and the others, so we should be more careful.
, you must not go to Hela in person! You can’t go to see the Fourth Prince or anyone else’s house either!”
"But what's the point of letting Banbo Jilie, who is well-versed in the matter, come to see Marshal Du?" Xiyin also said a bit angrily. "If I am unscrupulous and just don't agree, let's make a fuss and let's see who criticizes more?"
Nianhan finally spread his hands and made a decision.
But at this moment, Yin Shuke suddenly made a suggestion: "How about going to the Chancellor's Palace? The Imperial Palace is the most embarrassing place. You must never go there. That's the only place in Yanjing that looks like it."
Xiyin's eyes immediately lit up: "Not bad!"
Nianhan also nodded suddenly.
And soon, Yin Shuke frowned again: "Now that He La is visible, what words should I use to get rid of him?"
Xiyin was furious again.
But Nianhan twisted his beard and laughed: "What do you think? Not to mention the abolition of Li, I also want to take a good look at what Hela is doing... After all, I am familiar with Banbo Jilie, the next king of the country."
Yin Shuke just shut up, while Xi Yin hesitated to speak.
In this way, Nianhan also directly sent a reply to Wushu, and agreed that tomorrow Zhongbojilie and the marshals would meet with the underage Banbojilie Wanyan Hela at the Shangshu table to make a statement together.
Everyone at Tanzhi Wushu also dispersed, and they were speechless that day. Nianhan even had the time to write a diary at home... This is a method learned from the people of the Song Dynasty. According to some Han staff, the official of the Zhao Song Dynasty
I always like to write diaries. Of course, this diary is not that diary. Nianhan has not yet reached the stage of describing his personal journey in his diary. Moreover, he is late in literacy and does not have the same level of education.
In fact, the Du Marshal just wrote a single line on this page - Xi Yin is not doing well recently, and he is getting close to Wu Shu.