That's all. What troubled him and the ministers the most was that these two careless guys Li Shi and Li Feng took the opportunity to fight openly and secretly and sow discord, causing rumors to spread and making people panic.
Of course, these are all unsubstantiated things, but in the minds of Zhu Xiaochuan and the other ministers, they have long been suspicious, but they can't say it yet, and they don't dare to say it. Who can they say it to?
The Tianxuan Society is a serious problem for the emperor. The two princes are the emperor's biological sons... By the way, this time even the emperor's nephew Li Yan, the Yandang King, is involved. I don't know how this matter will end?
Li Yan is Li Wanjiang's only nephew. His eldest brother died early. He also raised this nephew. He treats him as his own son, but he dotes on him more than his own son. This is not a big deal in an ordinary family. But it would be a bit inappropriate to be in the emperor's house...
In fact, it is not surprising that Li Yan has dealings with Tianxuanhui. As a prince general who leads troops, he has often wiped out the rebels of Tianxuanhui. He has also taken captured prisoners under his command, and he is certain that Many people were sent to work as undercover agents inside the Tianxuan Club.
This was a normal thing before, and Li Wanjiang couldn't say he didn't know about it, but now someone has ulterior motives to pursue it, and coupled with the random bites from Tianxuanhui people, even if he is innocent, it's hard to tell clearly. .
For example, is it possible that the Tianxuanhui soldiers who surrendered to him were undercover spies? Is it possible that the undercover spy he sent to Tianxuanhui is actually a trusted messenger who communicates with Tianxuanhui?
He is the prince of Dazhou, and of course he will not collude with the Tianxuan Society, but no one knows whether there are any small deals or tricks involved.
During the previous war in Minzhou, he led his troops to suppress bandits in western Fujian. His mission was to cut off the remnants of the Tianxuanhui and the old Dianhou tribe in the western part of Minzhou from joining Xiao Xinghan. He originally formed an army to surround them, but he couldn't. However, thousands of people got out one after another, attacked Li Feng's logistics troops, and burned a lot of food and grass!
This incident made Li Feng very angry. He summoned Li Yan and scolded him mercilessly in front of many people. It is said that Li Yan was scolded and cried at that time.
He also gave Li Wanjiang a memorial to impeach him and wanted to deprive him of his royal title and military power. Li Wanjiang knew well that it was taboo to change generals on the spot, but he did not agree, which also led to deeper conflicts between the two.
In fact, the relationship between the two was good at first, but later on, as Li Yan's wings gradually matured and he gained a certain prestige in the army, he became less flattering to Li Feng.
And Li Feng had always treated him as his little follower, always calling him here and there, always scolding him in front of him, but now he suddenly didn't listen to his greetings, and naturally his heart was greatly unbalanced. This was the reason for the conflict between the two brothers. The root knot.
This battle in Yizhou is a must-win battle, and Li Yan naturally wants to participate. If the four kings destroy Yizhou, it will become a good story in the future...
However, Li Feng firmly opposed it. Li Shi was noncommittal, and Li Wanyun couldn't bear to go against the wishes of his two nephews. He could only tell Li Wanjiang to let Li Yan guard Minzhou and be responsible for the army's logistics.
This counts as his participation in the war, but in the future, he will be rewarded based on his merits, and I'm afraid it won't be his turn.
As we all know, military logistics is a hard, tiring, annoying, error-prone, and hate-prone job.
Of course, it would be easier if he were a sensible coach, as Li Wanyun would definitely tolerate him, but are Li Feng and Li Shi so easy to serve?
In fact, according to common sense, this errand should fall on the Governor of Minzhou County, but now that he, a prince leading an army, is responsible, it is inevitable that he will feel resentful.
If you have grievances, you will take it out on others, which will offend the local officials in Minzhou and the Ministry of War and Household Affairs...
Not only did he have grievances, but he also had a temper. It is said that he stayed in the palace to complain about illness after entering the capital, and never left the door. Zhu Xiaochuan and others blocked everyone when they went to visit him, and they did not take the initiative to see the emperor, which shows that he was very stubborn.
The problem is that now is not the time for him to show off his temper, because everyone from Li Wanjiang to the court ministers are holding back their anger! Why the hell are you still having a temper with us?
We don’t know who to vent our anger on!
Zhu Xiaochuan and Xiao Chen were pouring out their grievances, and Xiao Chen almost fell asleep when he heard it, because he also roughly knew these situations. What the hell does this have to do with me?
I am a high-ranking official in the border area. Isn’t it enough to just take care of the affairs of Yanyun County?
Do I still have to worry about the affairs of your court?
Besides, I have just washed away my grievances, and my head is almost shaking. At the time when I should stay out of the matter and stay away from suspicion, what do you mean by telling me such a big deal?
If it's just a complaint between friends, then I have to listen even if you don't want to. If you have other intentions...
You should be so frank about it!
"There are some things that we who are close ministers cannot say. On the contrary, it is easier for foreign ministers like Hongchang, Dongyang, and your brother to say it... Tomorrow, brother, when you see the emperor, this... can you advise him?" Zhu Xiaochuan finally spoke out.
"Master Hou, are you kidding me?" Xiao Chen was shocked when he heard this, "I will see the emperor tomorrow to apologize and thank you. I have a lot of feces and urine on my body, and now you are asking me to go to the big house Jumping in the shit basin, is this what you should say as a brother? You are trying to kill me, you!"
"Haha, your brother has always been blessed with good fortune, but I can't harm you. Besides, can I harm you?" Zhu Xiaochuan expected that Xiao Chen would have this reaction, "Actually, this matter is not for you, brother, or me. For no one else, not even for the emperor, not for the country, but for those poor people who have been wronged just like you."
This can be said to be the end of the story.
"Oh...it turns out that Mr. Hou, you yourself didn't dare to form a party for personal gain, but you asked me, your brother, to win people's hearts and do this thing that risks the disapproval of the world...It's just because your brother and I are stupid and bold!" Xiao Chendu Angry and happy.
"Your brother and I are in the imperial court. If I come forward for this matter, it will be regarded as a clique. What can you, a governor and foreign minister, do even if you try to win people's hearts? Besides, everyone is not safe now, and even I have suffered a little bit. Regarding the implication, only your brother is the most innocent now!" Zhu Xiaochuan said with a smile.
"Damn it, Mr. Hou, you risked your life for me, my little brother!" Xiao Chen was shocked by his shamelessness, "This is a clear plan to roast me, and even burn me to a crisp, you guys!"
"Why don't you tell me that you have accumulated virtues? If your remonstrance is successful, it will cost the lives of thousands of people! Don't talk about immortality in the future, even if you die, you will become a Buddha in the West!" Zhu Xiaochuan said.
"This matter must not be obeyed!" Xiao Chen flatly refused, directly cutting off Zhu Xiaochuan's thoughts.
"Sigh... I thought your brother would agree generously and take the responsibility bravely. I didn't expect you to be timid sometimes!" Zhu Xiaochuan expressed deep disappointment to Xiao Chen, "They say you are a hero, I think you are just born. More handsome, not outstanding at all!"
