If you want Yue Cheng to help, no matter whether you mobilize 1,000 people or 10,000 people, you must give Yue Cheng a reason to deal with it. You can't just say what you say.
Therefore, Shen Qingyun must at least have tangible evidence first, and Qibu is the best person to investigate this matter.
As the emperor's minions, as long as the Seven Ministries find out relevant information and Su Chengwang passes it on to Yue Cheng, Yue Cheng will have an excuse to send troops.
Moreover, in this matter, Su Chengwang cannot make any concessions. He must first send out the people from the Seventh Department. Otherwise, by then, Xiang Qian will be suspicious of not only the British Gong Yuecheng, but also this official. The old prime minister who returned home may be implicated.
It’s a bit convoluted, but for Yue Cheng, it’s important.
And with Su Chengwang and Qibu helping to share the pressure, when the news reaches the ears of Emperor Xiang Qian of Chu, he will no longer worry about Yue Cheng.
"Don't worry, I know what's going on. Just go ahead."
Shen Qingyun nodded, bowed and left.
Su Chengwang watched Shen Qingyun leave, but his heart couldn't calm down for a long time.
Analyzing such a major issue just from Shen Xiong's few words, Shen Qingyun's keen observation and attention have already surpassed Su Chengwang's.
At least, Su Chengwang himself could not piece together the limited information into a possible conspiracy.
After Shen Qingyun's analysis and reminder, Su Chengwang also truly believed that this conspiracy was not just possible.
"His Majesty asked the Seventh Department to investigate all the news about Shen Qingyun. Now it seems that the accident brought by Shen Qingyun is even more surprising..."
Su Chengwang's eyes showed admiration, "With such a talented person, would it be too unfair to just be a puppet son-in-law in the British government?"
Su Chengwang's eyes moved slightly, and then he ordered: "Go and summon the new head of Liangzhou."
The old servant outside the door responded: "Yes."
Shen Qingyun wrote his plan in a letter and sent people to catch up with Shen Xiong. Of course, in order to make Shen Xiong follow the plan, Shen Qingyun used Su Chengwang's name.
Shen Xiong was very helpful to this.
That night, a figure appeared in Su Chengwang's room, but the four Yulinshan masters who were guarding Zhuangzi turned a blind eye to it.
"I wonder what the reason is for calling me?"
Su Chengwang said: "Three things. First, the fifth prince has set off to Shiyang City to find the Marquis of Zhennan. If he asks the Marquis of Zhennan to mobilize troops to assist, it will cause trouble for the fifth prince and delay the flood discharge and disaster prevention. You have to send people there. Go and inform the Marquis of Zhennan."
The chief thought for a moment after hearing the words, and then responded respectfully: "I understand."
Su Chengwang said: "If necessary, you can use His Majesty's name to suppress him. In short, we must not delay important events."
"yes."
"Second, send the inspector to Zhuxi City to find out the bandit strongholds that are raging in the surrounding area, and closely monitor the Yan army in Jiayu Pass. The news must be returned every day, and every detail must be reported. You must not ignore any disturbance. "
Seeing Su Chengwang's serious tone, the principal straightened his body slightly and responded in a deep voice: "As ordered."
After saying that, Su Chengwang softened his tone slightly, picked up the letter on the table, and said: "One last thing, His Majesty asked you to thoroughly investigate Shen Qingyun. I am familiar with him and know him better than you. This is my opinion of Shen Qingyun." What you know, hear and comment on, you can send it to the imperial capital together with the information you found and hand it over to His Majesty."
The chief took the letter and bowed: "Thank you, sir."
Su Chengwang shook his head and smiled, "It has been a year since Si Quan took office. You should change your words. I have already overstepped my bounds. If you think of the past friendship, just change your title. I still want to spend my old age in peace. hehe..."
When the chief heard this, he bowed even more fiercely, "Subordinate... I realize that I was wrong. Old Prime Minister, I will resign."
"Yes." Su Chengwang nodded, "Take good care of Si Quan for me."
"yes."
The principal responded and left.
Su Chengwang took out another letter from his sleeve and said to the old servant: "Go to Qingyan Pass in person, hand this letter to the British Lord, and ask him to send three thousand cavalry on standby at any time, just waiting for the investigation of the Seven Ministries. When the Yan people move, I will immediately send a message, and then I can rush to Lu'an City to wait for orders."
"yes."
The old servant took the order and went.
In fact, there is a better way to solve the problem. As long as Tong Yong cooperates, there is no need to bother Yue Cheng at all.
But if he wanted to take all the credit, Tong Yong would have to go outside the plan.
This was Su Chengwang's goodwill toward Shen Qingyun, and Shen Qingyun naturally accepted it happily.
After all, the greater the merit, the greater the reward.
the other side.
As Shen Qingyun expected, the news that Xiang Ling came to Liangzhou for business was quickly learned by Sheng Lingyun.
At the same time, Sheng Lingyun was also troubled by the news.
The problem of spring tide in the Huai River is not unique to this year, but is a problem of varying degrees almost every year.
Over the years, I have become accustomed to dealing with it, and I have my own set of rules. This time, a prince is dispatched for the first time. This is already very strange.
Sheng Lingyun thought for a while, and there were only two possibilities.
The first is that the fifth prince Xiang Ling was displeased by the Emperor of Chu and deliberately sent him away during the New Year.
The second possibility is that Xiang Ling has another purpose for his trip, and the Spring Tide incident is just a cover-up.
For Jin Yiwei, no matter what the possibility is, it is very necessary to pay close attention to the follow-up.
Liangzhou, Shiyang City.
Since the Yan and Wei alliance destroyed the Chen State, Shiyang City's main defense was against the Wei State.
As another important town in Chu State's southern border defense, it was personally guarded by Zhennan Hou Tongyong, echoing Shen Xiong's Lu'an City.
Xiang Ling and Feng Lin galloped to Shiyang. Tong Yong was also very surprised when he heard that Xiang Ling had arrived.
"I have met His Highness Prince Liang."
Tong Yong was born strong and brave, but he only slightly arched his hand towards the dusty Xiang Ling.
"You're welcome, Lord Marquis." Xiang Ling did not dare to exaggerate and lowered his posture.
Tong Yong welcomed Xiang Ling into the city to entertain him, and asked Xiang Ling: "Didn't His Highness come to Liangzhou to supervise the river channel work according to His Majesty's order? What are you doing in Shiyang City?"
"The Marquis doesn't know something. It is because of this matter that I came here to ask the Marquis for help."
"Huh?" Tong Yong was stunned and said with some confusion: "I don't understand what His Highness said. What can I do to help Your Highness in this matter?"
Xiang Ling relayed Shen Qingyun's proposal to Tong Yong. Of course, he did not mention Shen Qingyun's name, but also borrowed Su Chengwang's name.
After hearing this, Tong Yong's face darkened slightly, "Your Highness, what you mean is that your Highness is not going to recruit civilian men, but is asking me to dispatch the southern border troops to help Your Highness... dig ditches?"
Xiang Ling nodded, "This year is no better than in previous years. The snow is very thick and difficult to detect. It would be bad if we forcefully recruit the people and delay the spring plowing of the people in several cities. That's why the old prime minister asked me to ask the Marquis for help."
Xiang Ling naturally placed the responsibility on Su Chengwang.
Tong Yong also shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is wise and puts the people first, but border defense is a serious matter. I really don't dare to mobilize troops easily. If someone takes advantage of me, I will be punished and die." "
Xiang Ling heard this and said anxiously: "Yan and Chu have an alliance agreement, but Wei Guo is following Yan Guo's lead. Yan Guo will not move, and Wei Guo does not dare to betray the alliance. The Marquis is really worried..."
"Your Highness, what you said is wrong." Tong Yong snorted: "Li Wenzhenggong of Yan State once said that soldiers are the most important weapons of the country and important matters of life and death. They must be monitored. As the guard of the southern border, I have to pay more attention to them." consider."
"But..."
Xiang Ling wanted to say more, but was directly interrupted by Tong Yong, saying: "It was hard work for your Highness to come all the way. According to my opinion, Your Highness should rest for a day and rush back to Xiyang tomorrow to summon the people as soon as possible. If It would be bad if it delays the spring plowing of the people in Liangzhou."
Tong Yong directly blocked Xiang Ling back with words, and even issued an eviction order.
Seeing Xiang Ling's ugly face, Tong Yong sneered in his heart.
"I still have military duties, so I will not accompany Your Highness. The room has been prepared for Your Highness. Please help yourself. I will retire."
Seeing Tong Yong leave without looking back, Xiang Ling's expression sank to the bottom.
Before arriving, he had already guessed that Tong Yong might not cooperate, but he did not expect that Tong Yong would be so forceful and rude.
Seeing that Tong Yong refused so simply, Xiang Ling had no illusions and was already thinking about whether to go to Yue Cheng for help.
As for Tong Yong, no matter what Xiang Ling asked him for, he would never agree easily.
"Master Marquis, Uncle Sinan sent someone to deliver a message."
As soon as he left the living room, the guards approached Tong Yong.
"Chen Xiong?" Tong Yong was a little impatient, "Didn't you already promise him to return to Liangzhou for the New Year? What's the matter?"
The guard replied: "The bandits are causing trouble. Uncle Sinan asked the Marquis to allow him to go out of the city to clear out the bandits."
"Hmph..." Tong Yong snorted softly after hearing this, "Suppressing bandits and suppressing bandits, I really have nothing to do. Tell him, defending the city is the most important thing, and he is not allowed to go into battle easily."
Tong Yong accepted money from the bandit boss, so he naturally did not want to cut off this way of making money.
The personal guard advised: "Uncle Si Nan has asked for help many times, but the Marquis has always suppressed the matter. If he reports the matter to the imperial capital or the British Duke, it may be detrimental to us."
Tong Yong hummed with a stern face, "Although Shen Xiong is under the control of this prince, he comes from a British government and is indeed not very controlled by me. You are right, but this is not the way to go..."
Tong Yong pondered for a moment, then suddenly a light flashed in his mind and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"The military order of this lord is passed on. The generals and captains of the towns in the southern border quickly assemble the troops and horses of the headquarters. They will draw seven out of ten and rush to Xiyang City to wait for orders. I, at the request of His Highness King Liang, will dig rivers for the people. The generals can Follow orders and move quickly without making any mistakes.”
Since it's no longer possible to stop Shen Xiong from sending troops, let's go straight to the bottom of the cauldron. I'll take everyone away. If you don't have anyone on your hands, how can you suppress the bandits?
I only have two or three thousand men left for you. You can't send them all out to suppress the bandits without even defending the city, right?
"yes."
Tong Yong felt proud of himself, and then returned to the living room with a smile on his face.
Tong Yong came back and saw Xiang Ling getting up to leave. He quickly said: "Where does your highness want to go?"
Xiang Ling said coldly: "As the Marquis said, if you rest for a while, you must start immediately to avoid delaying the construction period."
"Your Highness, there is no need to worry, I am willing to help His Highness."
"Huh?" Xiang Ling was stunned when he heard this, and was very surprised by Tong Yong's sudden change of attitude.
