The next day, the fifth day of November in the first year of Taichu.
Shuzhou City, Weiyang Palace.
After the early dynasty, You Wenzong was left alone by Ning Yuke to renegotiate Shu's "Eastern Expedition" strategy for the next period of time.
"..."
"Your Majesty, now that Ning Wenjun has ascended the throne, it is no longer appropriate to attack Cangzhou."
You Wenzong sat opposite Ning Yuke and said seriously: "Young master will definitely discuss the partition with Ning Wenjun in detail in the future. According to my opinion, the twelve southern states will belong to Shu sooner or later, so now we should seize the time to train new soldiers. It’s better to rest and recuperate.”
"Well, what You Xiang said makes sense."
Nodding, Ning Yuke's voice was cold: "In this case, let's not continue the eastward expedition for the time being. This can be regarded as giving Ning Wenjun some face."
"However, Ning Yongnian still has tens of thousands of troops stationed in Anzhou. We may be able to send troops to annihilate them."
"This matter..."
Looking at Ning Yuke with a serious expression, You Wenzong hesitated.
As the former said, there are still 60,000 remnants of the imperial army that failed in the previous crusade against Shuzhou stationed in Anzhou in the north, facing Guanghan County far away.
This army has been staying in Anzhou since the end of the Battle of Shuzhou. It is estimated that Ning Yongnian wanted to use it as the vanguard of the second "quelling the rebellion".
Of course, with the current political changes, Ning Yongnian's top priority must be to regain the throne first.
Therefore, it is estimated that these 60,000 people will not stay in Anzhou for too long, and they should be transferred soon to deal with Ning Wenjun.
Ning Yongnian and Ning Wenjun were fighting each other, which should have been something the Shu Kingdom liked to see.
But at this time, Ning Yuke proposed to send troops to annihilate these 60,000 people...
"Your Majesty, do you know what the young master plans next?"
Frowning slightly, You Wenzong asked softly: "Don't you want to sit on a mountain and watch tigers fight?"
"I don't know."
Shaking his head, the complicated and luxurious hair accessories in his hair swayed slightly.
Ning Yuke paused, and then replied calmly: "But as long as it is Ning Yongnian's soldier, it is always right to kill him."
"..."
As long as they are Ning Yongnian's soldiers, there is nothing wrong with killing them.
You Wenzong was stunned when he heard this, but he didn't refute anything.
Although this is a decision mixed with a strong sense of "personal hatred", it does make sense from another perspective.
Anyway, these 60,000 people were either used against Shu or against Ning Wenjun.
The latter is currently in an alliance with the Wei family, so it is not impossible to help.
"This matter is entirely up to His Majesty, and all the ministers have to do is follow orders."
After cupping his hands, You Wenzong responded, said some other things, and then left the hall.
Ning Yuke, on the other hand, was still sitting behind the large desk, constantly recalling what Wei Changtian had said to him before going to Huailing.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen to me."
"The one who should be in trouble is Ning Yongnian."
"..."
Obviously, the "accident" that Wei Changtian refers to is not "losing the throne", otherwise he would not have to go to Huailing at all, he could still do all this by staying in Shuzhou.
So...master, does he want to kill Ning Yongnian?
But how can this be done?
Ning Yuke pursed her lips and did not continue to think about it. Instead, she thought of the two things Wei Changtian last asked her to do.
"The government will be in chaos soon after I leave. When the time comes, remember to send troops immediately to wipe out the 60,000 remaining imperial soldiers in Anzhou."
"Now there are nearly 100,000 Dali reinforcements in Shu, so it shouldn't be difficult to do it."
"Remember, don't retreat in a hurry after doing this. Let Liang Zhen lead the troops to continue north to Yuanzhou and wait for my order there..."
Lead troops to Yuanzhou.
What exactly is the master going to do?
Could it be...
A guess suddenly came to Ning Yuke's mind, and she cast her gaze at Liang Zhen, who was walking hurriedly outside the hall, and the half of the rising sun behind him.
The red sun is rising slowly from the east through the thick morning fog.
...
At this time, Ying Sheng's general number was announced.
In the small accounting room, Xu Qingwan was discussing with Wei Yanyu the next matter of distributing grain.
In order to help Ning Wenjun quickly win over the people, Yingsheng naturally wanted to lower the price of food to highlight the new emperor's ability to govern the country.
However, this time the grain distribution must not be "indiscriminate", but must achieve "precise governance."
To put it simply, the state capitals that recognized Ning Wenjun's accession to the throne would have to lower grain prices, while the state capitals that didn't recognize it would not only be unable to lower their prices, but would actually drive up grain prices even higher.
Yingsheng had previously stocked up massive amounts of grain regardless of cost, and it was not difficult to control grain prices in various places.
The real difficulty is how to tell whether states are "friends or foes."
"Mrs. Wei, do you have any good ideas for this matter?"
Rubbing her forehead in distress, Xu Qingwan muttered in a low voice: "My husband sent a letter and only said that I should do this well, but he didn't say how to do it."
"I'm worried that if something goes wrong, it will ruin his big business..."
"You are really a good wife of the Wei family."
Wei Yanyu covered her mouth and smiled, and said teasingly: "Wei Changtian is lucky to be able to marry you."
"Husband, madam, don't make fun of..."
Lowering his head, Comrade Xiao Xu had a blush on his face.
But she also knew that since Wei Yanyu was joking at this time, he must have had an idea.
"Madam, do you already have a solution?"
"A way? What if I say there is no way?"
Wei Yanyu pretended to be serious and shook her head: "In the thirty-six states of Daning, how do I know which ones are from Ning Wenjun's side and which ones are from Ning Yongnian's side?"
"ah?"
Xu Qingwan was stunned when he heard this, and suddenly became anxious: "Then, what should we do?"
"Pfft~"
Seeing Xu Qingwan's anxious look, Wei Yanyu couldn't help laughing again.
In the former's doubtful eyes, she finally stopped laughing and stopped teasing Comrade Xiao Xu. Instead, she slowly pointed out:
"Think about it carefully, why did Wei Changtian ask you to lower the price of food?"
"Of course it's to help Ning Wenjun win over the people." Xu Qingwan answered quickly.
"Um."
Wei Yanyu nodded and asked, "What is the purpose of winning over the people?"
"Is it so that... the people can recognize Ning Wenjun as the new emperor?"
Xu Qingwan seemed to understand: "Mrs. Wei, do you mean that my husband actually wants to use the food price issue to force the state governments to express their stance?"
"That's what I mean."
Smiling and nodding, Wei Yanyu looked at Comrade Xiao Xu with eyes like a loving mother: "If it is more precise, Wei Changtian actually wants to use public opinion to force the various state government offices to express their stance."
"For most state capitals today, they are definitely not willing to say clearly whether they will side with Ning Wenjun or Ning Yongnian. They all want to see what happens next."
"And if we let the wind out at this time and tell the people everywhere that as long as their state offices are willing to support Ning Wenjun's accession to the throne, we will release grain... What do you think the people will do?"
"Will they...commit themselves to the Yamen?"
Xu Qingwan's eyes widened: "In this way, all states will be on Ning Wenjun's side!"
"Yes, after all, public opinion cannot be violated."
Wei Yanyu nodded slightly noncommittally: "Even if not all, those state governments that are wavering will definitely compromise."
"And this may be Wei Changtian's real purpose when he first established Yingsheng."
"The real purpose of establishing Yingsheng..."
Comrade Xiao Xu opened his mouth wide in surprise, as if he was frightened by Wei Changtian's "far-sightedness".
Could it be that your husband had been preparing to support Ning Wenjun to take the throne a few months ago?
Bravo......
"Mrs. Wei, why do you think my husband wants to go to Huailing?"
Suddenly, Xu Qingwan asked: "If he just wanted to help Ning Wenjun usurp the throne, he would not have to go to Huailing."
"..."
"It's natural."
After being stunned for a moment, Wei Yanyu's expression suddenly became a little complicated.
She looked at Xu Qingwan who looked puzzled, and after hesitating for a while, she said truthfully:
"Miss Xu, do you know that if Ning Wenjun wants to ascend the throne smoothly, it is not enough to have the approval of the court officials, the approval of the state governments, and the approval of the people. At least one thing must be met."
"That means Ning Yongnian can't come back too early."
"And if I guess correctly, Wei Changtian's trip to Huailing should be for this purpose."
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