When Mu Tianbo and others heard the name Chang Yu said, their faces suddenly changed and they collapsed on their seats. To describe it in one word, it was a dimensionality reduction attack!
A few people racked their brains and spent an entire afternoon thinking that they had no leaks, but they ignored such a person. Who is Zhang Lianying? The leader of the Yunnan Jinyi Guards. He was the one who was ordered by Chang Yu to investigate Sha Dingzhou, Yuan Guohong and Zhang Guoyong. If he hadn't been there at all. There is no need for Wan's family to attack the city. Prince Mu's Mansion had stopped cooking a few days ago.
The secret orders received by Zhang Lianying arrived at the same time as Mu Tianbo and Wu Zhaoyuan, so Zhang Lianying knew the situation best at that time. At that time, Mu Tianbo had just assembled his troops and were ready to go outside Kunming City!
After Chang Yu entered the city, he actually didn't have time to meet Zhang Lianying. He didn't know whether what Mu Tianbo and others said was true or false. It was just a routine operation and a casual lie. Everything became clear when he saw the demeanor of Mu Tianbo and others. These old officials It's really dishonest!
Must be punished severely!
The reason is simple: to strengthen the prestige of the imperial power.
In recent years, the imperial court has been in turmoil and the imperial power has been weak. Local yamen and big bosses no longer take the imperial court and the emperor seriously, and their words are turned a deaf ear! After nearly a year, the north has been almost wiped out by Chang Yu. Now it is time to shock the south. If they meet each other by chance, then the Mu Palace will kill the chickens to scare the monkeys!
But then again, how can Prince Mu’s Mansion be so easy to operate? His status, role and influence are not comparable to those of warlords like Liu Zeqing and Zuo Liangyu. Chang Yu doesn’t have to worry about the influence and consequences when dealing with them, but Prince Mu’s Mansion Yunnan can be disrupted by a single move. You can move, but you have to be careful.
Therefore, even if Chang Yu saw through the tricks of these old officials, he did not explode immediately but smiled slightly: "We are not here to show off our power, nor to create trouble, nor to frame anyone or investigate anyone, but to solve the problem. Now, our family needs to listen to the truth!”
Although he spoke with a smile, Mu Tianbo and others felt a chill rising from the soles of their feet. The collusion they had been working on all afternoon was revealed by just one person's name, and their faces were all gone. But listening He didn't seem to intend to hold them responsible for collusion, but wanted the facts.
At this point, if you continue to fool around, you will only be embarrassing yourself, so a few people talked about the future and the whole story again, but it was very different from what Chang Yu said on the way into the city. While describing the facts, they were all trying to defend themselves intentionally or unintentionally. They were obviously trying to shirk responsibility. It wasn't me, I didn't, I didn't resist, it was him, it was him, it was all him...
Chang Yu listened very attentively and asked questions from time to time. After a long time, Mu Tianbo and others finished speaking. He held his chin in his hands and was silent in thought. Next to him, Li Muchian seemed to be smiling but not smiling. Mu Tianbo and others looked solemn and worried.
After waiting for another long time, Chang Yu still didn't speak. Mu Tianbo couldn't calm down anymore: "The so-called generals who are not allowed to obey military orders abroad were at that time when I Bikui went from Yuanmou to Kunming with overwhelming force. At that time, I didn't send troops to give him a beating. He has suffered a lot, so how can he be willing to sit down and negotiate peace? There is no need for Eunuch Chang to label us as a rebel."
Yes, yes, Wu Zhaoyuan and others also echoed.
Makes sense! Chang Yu nodded slightly: "Our family also leads troops outside all the year round. We understand that fighter opportunities are fleeting and cannot be delayed. We should adapt to various situations when we are outside..." After hearing what he said, Mu Tianbo and others felt relieved, but they didn't know what he said. One turn: "But resisting the order is a fact after all. Even if you receive the secret order, it is a good time to send troops, but what about after blocking Wu Bikui's advance, after regaining Wuding and An'ing, and after Dingyuan and Lufeng. , why not stop the attack first to stabilize the opponent, and return troops to defend Shadingzhou."
"Well, actually, at that time..." Mu Tianbo was thinking about how to word it when Chang Yu interrupted him and continued: "It would be fine if there was no secret order to remind you. The emperor personally gave you a secret order and you didn't follow it, and you..." said He glared at Wu Zhaoyuan: "Did the Emperor ask you to supervise him?"
"The official... The official is urging me, but the Duke of the country doesn't listen..." Wu Zhaoyuan was thinking about what time it was and no longer wanted to cover for Mu Tianbo. After hearing this, Mu Tianbo looked a little angry and wanted to refute. But what Wu Zhaoyuan said was true, and he blew his beard and stared.
"The emperor issued two secret edicts in succession, but you are treating it like a child's play. If Zhang Lianying hadn't taken action, Kunming City and Prince Mu's Mansion would have changed hands a few days ago, and the hundreds of years of foundation of your Mu family would have been destroyed in your hands. Are you worthy of your Mu?" The ancestors of our family?" Chang Yu got angry as he said this and yelled angrily. Mu Tianbo was so scolded that he broke into a cold sweat but had no temper and covered his face with his hands: "I am incompetent, I am ashamed of my ancestors!"
"We are all guilty and willing to be punished." Wu Zhaoyuan and others quickly stood up and confessed.
"It's not yet time to judge the guilt. Even if you are guilty, you still have a chance to atone for your sins." Chang Yu waved his hand: "I just said that our family is here to solve the problem. Now that there is a crisis, we must first solve the surrounding problems. On merits and demerits”.
As soon as these words came out, Mu Tianbo, Wu Zhaoyuan and others immediately looked at Chang Yu with admiration. Although this boy was young, he was so steady and thorough in doing things. Although he was powerful, he was definitely not like Wei Wei. He was a practical person.
"We are here under the emperor's order to supervise Yunnan's counter-insurgency affairs. There will be rewards and punishments for merits and demerits. However, it is not the time to judge merits and punishments. Let's solve the external problems first. Let's close the door and talk about the rest." Chang Yu controlled the atmosphere and rhythm very well, keeping the moods of Mu Tianbo, Wu Zhaoyuan and others hanging in the air.
"Who is going to tell you what the current problem is?" Chang Yu picked up the teacup and took a sip, squinting at everyone. Just as Mu Tianbo was about to open his mouth, Wu Zhaoyuan got there first: "The current crux is nothing more than internal and external troubles, and thieves are occupying Sichuan's covetous coveting of Yunnan and Guizhou is for the outside, while the rebellion of chieftain Wu Bikui and Sha Dingzhou is for the inside."
Everyone nodded, Chang Yu hummed: "How to relieve worries?"
Wu Zhaoyuan smiled bitterly: "We... Hey, the lower official means to show kindness and power at the same time. What do you think, Lord Governor?"
"Do you have a specific implementation plan?" Chang Yu asked again. Wu Zhaoyuan shook his head slightly and looked at Mu Tianbo and others. Mu Tianbo cursed in his heart, you are so quick to steal the limelight, but he shrank from asking you for a solution. Seeing Chang Yu Looking at him again, he had to bite the bullet and said: "I have nothing to fear from Wu Bikui. Now I should take advantage of Wan's new defeat to directly attack Mengzi and defeat him..." Before he finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of the little eunuch's expression. With a hint of disdain, he immediately stopped and said, "Since Eunuch Chang is here, we should have a perfect plan. We can just act according to the order."
Chang Yu smiled and said nothing. He turned to look at Li Muchian and saw that this guy was holding his chin in deep thought. It looked like he had drunk too much and was about to fall asleep? Chang Yu raised his leg and kicked him. Li Muchian stood up with a start and coughed a few times to resolve the embarrassment.
"Daozhang Li, please give me some advice." Chang Yu said expressionlessly while holding the tea cup. In fact, Li Muchian was not asleep and had been listening. After hearing Chang Yu's words, he cleared his throat and said to Mu Tianbo: "Ask the Duke. One thing, sir, do you think the thief knows about the civil strife in Yunnan at this time?"
Mu Tianbo was a little confused after hearing this. He turned his head to look at Wu Zhaoyuan and others, but saw that they all looked embarrassed. He instantly realized that this bull-nosed man was making fun of him. I have been talking about internal and external troubles, internal and external troubles, and before that, the emperor issued several secret edicts to gently handle Wu Bikui's rebellion. What was the purpose? It was to prevent Zhang Xianzhong from taking advantage of the situation. I still don't know who it is. Which one is more important? He keeps shouting about Wu Bikui and Sha Dingzhou, do they matter?
Preparing against Zhang Xianzhong is the top priority!
"Ahem, cough, maybe you should know." Mu Tianbo looked a little embarrassed, but he didn't reject this person much. Instead, he felt that something was wrong with him. His reaction had become slower and his thinking was not as comprehensive as usual. Yes, it must be It's because I haven't slept well recently, I'm under a lot of pressure and I can't concentrate.
"Xian Thief should know it." Li Muchian walked to Mu Tianbo and spread out a terrain map at the table in front of Mu Tianbo: "It is no secret that Xian Thief covets Yungui. There is no way that there are no spies in the country. Wu Bikui has been tossing it for more than a month. He It is not surprising to know now, but seeing that he is retreating steadily, he may not send troops, but if he knows that Sha Dingzhou is besieging Kunming City, do you think he will send troops? "
"Yes!" Mu Tianbo did not hesitate, and Wu Zhaoyuan and others nodded in agreement. Wu Bikui's small wave may not be enough for Zhang Xianzhong to send troops immediately, but if someone besieges Kunming City again, it will trigger a huge wave in Yunnan, and Zhang Xianzhong will kill him without hesitation!
"Did the Duke take any countermeasures?" Li Muchian smiled softly, and Mu Tianbo sighed. He no longer felt embarrassed, because he would become numb if he was embarrassed too much! He shook his head and said: "Li Dazhi was sent to Huichuan Guard (today's Huili County) to set up defenses a month ago, but he caught up with Wu Bikui's rebellion, so..."
"So we don't have heavy defenses at the Yunchuan border at this time, right?" Li Muchian chuckled, and Mu Tianbo nodded: "You can immediately send an order to Li Dazhi to go..."
"He is brave enough but not resourceful enough to take on this important task." Chang Yu interjected: "May I ask the Duke how many troops Yunnan can use at this time?"
Mu Tianbo pondered for a while: "There are nearly 20,000 soldiers and horses stationed in various places. More than 8,000 troops can be mobilized around Kunming, and the chieftains from various places can also send tens of thousands of troops..." At this point, the topic changed: "Chang Gonggong said that Li Dazhi is not available. Who can use it?"
