Midsummer nights are very hot.
Next to the stream, there are various summer insects chirping in the fields.
It was very lively, and Cheng Yiren's ears felt very irritable.
But Li Chenan felt quite peaceful at the moment. Even after hearing what Zhong Lizang said, he only smiled slightly.
"Before coming to Kyoto, I carefully thought about the situations I might face."
Stretching his feet into the stream and letting the water wash over his insteps, Li Chenan looked at Cheng Yiren who was washing his face downstream, and then lifted his feet up again.
Because he didn't know if Cheng Yiren would take a few sips.
But he couldn't anger her anymore, because Zhong Lizang said that woman had a bad temper and was very good at martial arts.
"In fact, I am happy to hear the rumors that you just mentioned about Kyoto. For example, the matter between Ruoshui and I was probably spread by people from the Fish and Dragon Society, or Prime Minister Ji and his family. people."
"Similarly, it should be them who are the ones who spread the word that I am the helmsman of the Guangling branch of the Fish and Dragon Society."
"It's simple, they want to see it."
"Let everyone in Kyoto know that I, the leader of the Fish and Dragon Society, is most likely the uncle of the Zhongli Mansion. If I really go to the Hou Mansion when I arrive in Kyoto, and if the Hou Mansion really doesn't do anything to me... then in In the eyes of many people in Kyoto, this means that the Marquis has recognized my identity as the helmsman of the Ichthyosaur Society, and it also shows in disguise that the Marquis has no hostility towards the Ichthyosaur Society."
"If the Marquis Dingguo is not hostile to the Yulonghui, it means that at least there is no conflict between the Marquis and Prime Minister Ji. It may even make people think that the Marquis is on the side of Prime Minister Ji."
Li Chenan looked at Cheng Yiren downstream again. She was sitting by the stream, so he put his feet into the water again and said to Zhong Lizang who listened very seriously:
"As for the killing of Liu Zui, it's a bit unreasonable for them to tell this matter. As for the purpose... first of all, it must be based on the reaction of the Marquis."
"After all, Liu Zuo has been the prefect of Guangling for many years. After all, Zhongli Mansion has also been operating in Guangling for many years. In addition, Hua Mantinghua and Brother Hua Mantinghua have many contacts with Zhongli Mansion. This will naturally make people think that Liu Zuo and Zhongli Mansion are very close. close."
"I killed Liu Zuo. If the Zhongli Mansion attacks me, I will definitely die."
"My death will not have any impact on the Fish and Dragon Society, but it will let them know Zhongli Mansion's attitude towards the Fish and Dragon Society."
"I'm not dead. Even Zhongli Mansion turned a blind eye to Liu Zuo's death. This can also let them know Zhongli Mansion's attitude towards the Fish and Dragon Society."
"Secondly, after this news spreads, it will attract many people to hate me..."
"Brother Hua is full of talents all over the world, and coupled with the notorious reputation of the Fish and Dragon Society, I think there are probably many people in the world, whether in the world or in temples, waiting for me in Kyoto... and then find an opportunity to kill me!"
"This is to eliminate harm for the people and win them a good reputation."
"The Fish and Dragon Society will also not care about my life or death. What they want is for Zhongli Mansion to take action. Zhongli Mansion will definitely take action if they don't want me to die in Kyoto, just like they sent you here to take me to Beijing."
Li Chenan retracted his feet again, because the princess downstream seemed to be drinking water again.
Hearing this, Zhongli Dang frowned slightly and asked: "You mean...if Zhongli Mansion rescues you, it will make Zhongli Mansion stand on the opposite side of those who don't know why?"
"Yes, uninformed officials, people, and people in the world in Kyoto will think that the Zhongli Mansion is helping Zhou to commit evil. Liu Zuo is an upright official. Although he is not very famous, this is not important. What is important is that he did die in my hands. Go ahead, those who call themselves righteous need such an excuse!"
"..."
Cheng Yiren walked over, looked at Li Chenan's bare feet and suddenly frowned.
She also sat by the creek and saw Li Chenan put his feet in the creek.
She pursed her lips and felt a strange smell in her mouth.
She looked at Li Chenan again, but Li Chenan was looking at the mountains in the distance.
"If this is Prime Minister Ji's arrangement, then when I arrive in Kyoto, there will definitely be arrangements against me! I'm afraid someone will deliberately incite public anger. When public anger in Kyoto is ignited... I think two situations will occur. "
"First, Prime Minister Ji extended an olive branch to Zhongli Mansion... as a sign of goodwill and win over. If Zhongli Mansion accepts this olive branch, my next days in Jingdong will be very happy, and all the bad things will disappear."
"The second situation is that the Zhongli Mansion rejects the olive branch."
Zhong Lizang asked: "What will happen?"
Li Chenan smiled slightly: "I'm afraid many officials in the court will initiate impeachment against Zhongli Mansion!"
Zhongli frowned, "Zhongli's government never cares about the useless impeachment."
"I thought this matter should be taken seriously."
"Why?"
"I heard that the emperor has not been in court for a long time, and the government is controlled by Prime Minister Ji. At this time, if Prime Minister Ji makes this matter bigger and gets out of control... it will not be of any benefit to Zhongli Mansion after all. "
"Then do you think Zhongli Mansion should take over Jitai's olive branch?"
Li Chenan pondered for a moment, "I will make a decision on this matter after I arrive in Kyoto and meet Prime Minister Ji!"
Cheng Yiren laughed and glanced at Li Chenan, "What kind of big shot do you think you are? Is Ji Tai someone you can see whenever you want?"
"Although your reputation in Kyoto is indeed great, except for your reputation as the most talented person in Ning Kingdom, your subsequent reputation... I wanted to kill you when I heard about it!"
"I don't understand. Why should such a good person go to the Yulonghui's dye vat? Thanks to Ruoshui for being so passionate about you, you don't care about your reputation. Ruoshui wants to have a good reputation, and Zhongli Mansion also wants a good one. Reputation, I, Duke Cheng, also need a good reputation!"
"I think that if you really like Ruoshui, you should completely abandon your relationship with the Yulonghui... What dares Jitai do? What if he turns against you and the Shenwu Army goes to capture a guy from his Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Li Chenan raised his eyes and looked at Cheng Yiren. As expected, he was big-hearted and brainless.
"If Ji Tai is so easy to deal with, do you think he can control the government for decades?"
"If the Ichthyosaur Club was that simple, do you think the Imperial City Division would have allowed the Ichthyosaur Club to survive until now?"
"I am indeed a nobody, but I believe that after I go to Kyoto, Ji Tai will see me soon!"
Cheng Yiren choked and raised his neck, "Why?"
"I am the uncle of Zhongli Mansion! Ping Jitai wants my chess piece to play a greater role!"
"Actually, if you look at all this struggle simply, it is the battle for the throne in the future."
"In order for the second prince to ascend to the throne, Ji Tai will use various means to test or force some neutral forces to express their stance. The Zhongli Mansion plays an extremely important role in the battle for the throne, so Ji Tai is not willing to really quarrel with the Zhongli Mansion. Turn, he needs me as a buffering bridge."
"I even need me to win over the Zhongli Mansion for him!"
Cheng Yiren glared: "That old turtle is not a good thing!"
"I know, but the turtle's shell is very hard, so he has to stick his head out."
