On the boat heading north, Qi Yu had been thinking about a special question.
Since the emperor already knew that he held artillery and was also very interested in naval battles, why didn't he ask himself directly and instead asked Wu Wanrong to come over and observe secretly?
Could it be that His Majesty does not trust him or has some suspicion?
But when I thought about it carefully, I realized that this was wrong. If the Holy Emperor really wanted to remove a fourth-grade official like himself, it was just a minor matter of an imperial edict, so why bother with it?
Based on this analysis, His Majesty's purpose should be to find out his true identity?
Well, that's very possible.
And it is logically established.
As for why Wu Wan was sent to Guorong, it is not difficult to guess. Even Leng Qing expressed her opinion without any secret: "The reason is very simple. It is because this person and you have never been on good terms, so your Majesty specially used In other words, if someone like Yin Jun is sent over, it will be easy for him to collude with you and commit deception."
Well, I heard it, this is the emperor's technique of checks and balances.
As we all know, the last thing the emperor wants to see is for his ministers to hug each other and wear a pair of trousers. This will be very detrimental to his authority. Therefore, he is very good at using one group of people to check and balance another group of people, that is, to supervise each other. the meaning of.
Ministers, just go and eat dogs. I like to sit high in the temple and watch tigers fight.
Is this the essence of the Emperor's Art?
"Oh, I thought that when I was a Beijing official, I was always cautious. I didn't expect that when I arrived in Hainan, I would still be looked down upon by the power of heaven and unable to be myself." Qi Yu looked at the north and said with emotion.
Yes, isn’t it said that Qiongzhou is a place with high mountains and far away from the emperor?
How come you are being remembered when you come to my place?
Leng Qingbo gave an angry look and said, "In this matter, it's all your fault for not knowing how to restrain yourself. You always show off your talents from time to time, and it's hard for others not to notice you."
"Oh? What do you mean?"
"Don't worry, let me explain to you. This time I returned to Beijing, I heard a lot of rumors about you, and they were all hotly discussed." Leng Qing said.
"Hot talk about me?"
"Well! It's because of these heated discussions from time to time that the capital pays attention to Qiongzhou. Otherwise, who would notice such a ghost place..."
What does that mean?
According to Leng Qing, although Qi Yuren is not in the capital, there are always legends about him in the capital.
Like this?
Leng Qing said: That’s right.
The details are as follows:
At the earliest time, Qiongzhou provided earthquake relief and put down the rebellion. These good news came one after another until the Holy Case, and the emperor was overjoyed when he saw it.
Although the Holy Emperor did not award any awards, he did speak a lot of praises, which made the courtiers feel jealous.
Then came the naval battle of Tuen Mun.
Although Lu Boxuan's help to the 'Qiong Army' was briefly mentioned in his performance at the court, many people could still tell that Qi Yu still put in some effort.
This guy is talented in both literature and martial arts, so he is a threat.
, let him die of old age in Qiongzhou, and never return to the capital.
In this way, various private discussions began to circulate.
However, the most eye-catching thing was the report from two courtiers, saying that Qi Yu, the prefect of Qiongzhou, was suspected of bullying the two kings of Annan and Luzon. It was said that the two kings had reached the point where their faces changed after hearing Qi. , the fear of alignment can be seen in general.
However, this matter was suppressed by the emperor on the grounds that rumors were not trustworthy. However, many people saw the clues. The two kings did not dare to write a memorial, so they entrusted the courtiers of the suzerain country to represent the emperor on their behalf, in order to exonerate the cruel officials and express their bad temper.
As a result, it turned out to be a miscalculation.
The emperor's behavior was not only protective, but he didn't even say a word of fairness.
Please, at this moment, the shadows in the hearts of the two kings Annan and Luzon.
This matter continued to ferment and spread more and more widely. By the end, it had been rumored to be Qi Yu's excuse for rubbing against the two monarchs.
drink!
This is purely slander. I really want to rub against those two kings, but we are beyond our reach!
Qi Yu touched his nose helplessly, looked up to the sky and sighed: He's so handsome, it's hard to keep a low profile!
At this point, Leng Qing's tone suddenly changed: Do you know that it was precisely because of these rumors that the suspicious Jin Shang was stimulated. In order to put his mind at ease, he sent Wu Wanrong over to get a feel for your real background...
All in all, His Majesty is a person who does not trust anyone.
Speaking of the emperor, Qi Yu suddenly realized that there was a major issue hidden behind Wu Wanrong's trip south that he had ignored.
What?
You see, since the emperor appointed him to come to Qiongzhou, why didn't he let him take away King Yong along the way?
This is obviously against common sense!
Could it be that... the emperor simply didn't want Prince Yong to come to Beijing?
If this logic is true, wouldn't it mean that his final destination is to die in Qiongzhou Mansion?
It seems that I understand!
The divine will is truly unpredictable!
The ministers below can only get a glimpse of it when they understand it with their hearts, and only by truly understanding the intention of the Lord can they get such a hint of holy favor.
…
A few days later, Tuen Mun arrived.
As soon as they docked, Leng Qing disappeared in a flash before Qi Yu could give any instructions.
However, half an hour later, she returned and said: "I have found the servant who was imprisoned by Wu Wanrong. When it gets dark, I will try to catch him and rescue him."
Qi Yu smiled and praised: "Master Leng is really efficient in doing things. I admire him. I admire him."
Seeing his praise, Leng Qing smiled with satisfaction and said, "Let's get down to business first. Wu Wanrong is currently living in the unused Prince Yong's Mansion. How do you plan to deal with him?"
"Haha, I won't deal with him, but I want to make a deal with him."
"make a deal?"
"Well, he is a person sent by the emperor. It is not convenient for me to get rid of him openly, but it is not difficult to dig a hole for him." Qi Yu smiled mysteriously.
Said meaningfully.
Dig a hole?
That's not a good thing to hear.
Leng Qing glanced at him with a hint of teasing, but she was wise enough not to ask any further questions.
After chatting for a while, the sky gradually darkened.
When things were urgent, the two began to divide labor and cooperate.
Qi Yu took two of his servants and came to the gate of Prince Yong's Mansion in the name of 'visiting', asking to see Wu Wanrong, who was staying here temporarily.
Leng Qing, on the other hand, went to do that matter in her own unique way.
Boom boom boom!
After a knock on the door, the door of Prince Yong's Mansion creaked open.
"Hey, Mr. Qi, why are you here?"
"Haha, Qi will go to the Three Treasures Hall today for no reason. If I need anything, I'll come over and ask you for help."
Are you here to beg?
Wu Wanrong took out his ears and showed an incredible expression: "Master Qi, you are not making fun of me, are you?"
"Having hotpot? Do you think you are a seafood?" Qi Yu twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "Don't judge a gentleman with a villain's heart. I have serious business to see you."
"Okay then, please come in!"
"..."
Then give up your seat and serve tea.
Wu Wanrong gently tapped the tea cup in his hand and said with a smile: "Master Qi, just tell me clearly, what do you want from me?"
Qi Yu showed a sincere face and said straight to the point: "I want to entrust you to escort Prince Yong to the capital!"
"This...are you serious?"
"certainly?"
Wu Wanrong was startled and asked with vigilance: "I asked, why didn't you wait for the official document from the court to come down, but instead entrusted me to supervise this matter? Why?"
"Alas..." Qi Yu sighed and said: "You also know that King Yong's identity is a nobleman of Tianhuang, and I have no right to decide his life or death. If he can't think about it, he will find a way to commit suicide in my prison or something. , then I can’t argue with you? So I can’t wait for him to leave as soon as possible. Now that you have just arrived in Guangdong, why not pick him up along the way? "
Wu Wanrong was stunned and said: "I... am not suitable?"
Qi Yu's face straightened up and he said: "Master Wu, we plain people don't speak secretly. You can tell yourself, are you the censor sent here by His Majesty to spy on you?"
"You know everything?"
"We are all old foxes in the officialdom. Don't we still see the clues?"
"Yeah, too!"
According to the rules, the emperor's censor has the right to act expediently, which means that Wu Wanrong can carry King Yong north to Beijing.
Seeing that he still had doubts, Qi Yu advised him: "You know, this is killing two birds with one stone."
"What can I get? Tell me." Wu Wanrong put down his tea cup and asked.
"For me, it is beneficial to get rid of this hot potato as soon as possible. And for you, those clans that are close to King Yong will inevitably come to you for management. You and I each have what we need and complement each other. Isn't this right? How about killing two birds with one stone?"
Wu Wanrong's eyes flashed, and he whispered with a smile: "It makes some sense."
