Zhang Xuan didn't understand why Li Yan would invite him alone and ask himself this.
Court?
Zhang Xuan took a deep breath.
This matter is quite subtle.
Zhang Xuan is Zhang Yuzhen's uncle. This is a very obvious thing. Logically speaking, he should be biased towards the Southern People's Party...
but.
Li Yan summoned him, but did not summon Li Hang...
This matter itself is very wrong.
Li Yan's questions made him feel on pins and needles...
Could it be that the king knows something?
He knew what kind of agreement he had with Longyan's Liu Shilang?
He pondered for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, this veteran is just a merchant who helps the King with the trade matters with Long Yan. I really don't dare to interfere too much in matters involving the court..."
Li Yan looked at Zhang Xuan quietly.
In fact, he just wanted to test Zhang Xuan...
Let’s see if he is truly on the Southerners’ side.
Answer……
Let him be a little disappointed.
Zhang Xuan is now Zhang Yuzhen's uncle. If Zhang Yuzhen can become the queen, then Zhang Xuan will definitely be the uncle. He is on the same level as today's Min Weizhong.
If his stance cannot be firmer, there will still be some resistance to Li Yan's idea of completely suppressing the Westerners.
"Is that so..."
Li Yan chuckled.
Zhang Xuan was so frightened that he was sweating profusely, and instantly knew what Li Yan meant.
Your Majesty, you are forcing yourself to take sides today...
Thinking of Li Yan's attitude towards Min Weizhong in the court today, Zhang Xuan immediately had an idea in his mind. Who is Zhang Xuan? At this time, the biggest opportunist in the Li Dynasty talked about people and ghosts. He immediately laughed: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion..."
"explain!"
Li Yan's eyes moved.
Zhang Xuan then said: "The old minister suggested to the king that the Min Chamber of Commerce and the peace officers should be reused. Only by slowly figuring it out can we find the right path!"
Li Yan then smiled slightly.
The Min Chamber of Commerce and these officials are all very close to the southerners.
"Hmph, Min Wei Zhong, these Westerners, has been domineering for many years and has gone too far to bully others!"
Li Yan snorted coldly and said, "I'm just removing these people all at once. Is it worried that the government will be unstable? What does Zhang Aiqing think?"
Come again!
Zhang Xuan felt that his back was getting wet and quickly nodded in agreement.
"Well, let's go first."
Li Yan said lightly.
Only when Zhang Xuan walked out of the door did he dare to straighten up.
Who wants to.
He had only taken a few steps, and there was already a carriage waiting in the dark. He was shocked and smiled bitterly, knowing who was coming.
really.
As soon as he got on the carriage, he saw Li Hang and Zhao Shixi waiting for him.
"Master Zhang is the only one favored by the king. He really envy us!"
Li Hangpi said with a smile.
Zhang Xuan waited for the carriage to move, then he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "How do you say this, Mr. Li? In the current situation, only if we work together..."
then.
He recounted the exact conversation he had with Li Yan.
Li Hang looked at Zhang Xuan quietly for a few times. He also knew what kind of person this Zhang Xuan was, but parting ways with him at this time was not a good thing for the already weak southerners.
He chuckled: "It seems that the king is determined to suppress Min Weizhong this time!"
But he immediately frowned and said, "It's just that it seems that the king doesn't particularly trust us southerners."
The three of them nodded in unison.
It seems that the struggle between the two sides will continue for some time.
Li Hang's face suddenly turned cold: "We are in such a passive situation entirely because of that Liu Shilang from Long Yan!"
"Master Li means..."
Zhang Xuan and Zhao Shixi were shocked at the same time.
Li Hang said coldly: "Longyan's army has been setting out for many days and will arrive at Gyeongsang Road soon. In this case..."
A flash of light flashed in his eyes: "What if Liu Shilang dies in Seoul? Besides, this is the order of the noble Long Yan..."
These words made Zhang Xuan and Zhao Shixi nod their heads frequently.
Zhang Xuan also felt a strange feeling in his heart.
He couldn't understand why Liu Shilang didn't go to Gyeongsang Province with the army. In that case, at least his life safety would be guaranteed. He had to come to Seoul... Today, Emperor Gao is far away. I will kill you. No. Just killed in vain?
…
Li Yun.
Not a few days passed.
Zhang Yuzhen's son was named Li Yun.
Throughout Seoul, undercurrents are surging.
The Westerners Party, represented by Min Weizhong, temporarily tolerated it.
The Southern People's Party, represented by Min An and Li Hang, also started various activities.
Time passed little by little.
Liu Zheng is very low-key in Seoul.
If you don’t go out the door, you won’t take two steps forward.
And at this time.
The war in Gyeongsang Province has reached a stage of raging.
"beat!"
After taking over the port in Gyeongsang Province, the Japanese army led by Mizuno Masashige made some adjustments and marched straight in. Recently, we conquered three cities in a row within seven days! Half of Gyeongsang Province has been massacred by the Japanese, with smoke everywhere and devastation everywhere. There were Japanese soldiers burning, killing and looting everywhere, and people from the Li Dynasty who were fleeing everywhere.
Mizuno Masashige, the more he kills, the more fierce he becomes.
That's it?
In his eyes, Li Chao's soldiers were all scum.
The Japanese soldiers who were stimulated by blood, women, and profits were as hard to resist as tigers and wolves.
at this time.
The Long Yan army finally arrived.
As soon as the 50,000-strong army led by Xiao Qian arrived, they blocked the devastating offensive of the Japanese army.
Along the way, Li Zhenzhu was extremely resentful of Long Yanren.
Then what about Liu Shilang, who had agreed to attack Min Weizhong and the eldest princess on the way, but failed to attack them, and killed all of his 1,500 people!
Because of this incident, he was laughed to death by the guys in the court.
Therefore, along the way, he didn't have a good look towards Long Yanjun.
Even when it comes to food and baggage, there are many difficulties.
But at this time.
He was shocked.
Most of the people who resisted the Japanese army were responsible for the Southern People's Party. The originally distressed scene was turned around instantly when Xiao Qian arrived.
The 50,000-strong Dragon Flame Army is like an arm using its fingers to hit wherever it points.
The cavalry, reinforcements, and archers all work together in perfect harmony. The Longyan army shows no signs of acclimatization, and they just do what they come for.
Xiao Qian used a tough battle that lasted for three days and three nights to stop the decline of the Li Dynasty and the strength of the Japanese state.
this……
Li Zhenzhu was dumbfounded.
Then, he immediately became enthusiastic about Xiao Qian.
As long as he can fight, he is his grandfather! What you want is what you want!
but.
Xiao Qian's troops were really too few.
This Qingshangdao was indeed beaten to pieces.
After Xiao Qian won a great victory, he still chose to retreat tactically, intending to avoid its sharp edge and wait for the opportunity to attack again.
Li Zhenzhu suddenly became anxious.
In such a good situation, why not take advantage of the victory and take back the lost ground?
He took several generals and broke into Xiao Qian's barracks.
