It's quiet at night.
It was already quiet in Bianning County, with only the sound of the watchman echoing over the city. Occasionally, sparse footsteps could be heard on the empty streets, and a group of soldiers on night watch walked through the streets. Even though they were wearing military uniforms, they seemed
Still like a bunch of thugs.
It is still wartime, and there is a curfew in the county and city at night. But the city is full of night walkers, and the sergeants patrolling the streets just pretend not to see them.
At this time, several official mansions were brightly lit, singing and dancing, and it was a scene of peace and prosperity.
In the back garden of Tongzhifu, Sun Chaoen set up a table of wine, with Wei Yuan and Yue Qilin sitting on the table. At this time, Yue Qilin looked depressed and had already drank several glasses of wine with his head down.
Wei Yuan had just arrived and didn't know what happened, so he asked casually.
Sun Chaoen sighed: "The school captain Song Chao who died not long ago also had a cousin named Song Zhongliang, who was an official in the court. Song Zhongliang knew that his brother was dead, so he came to pick up his sister-in-law and children.
Go back. Those kids are okay, my sister-in-law is living in General Yue's mansion now, how can I let him take her away?"
"Then?"
"Then Song Zhongliang published several books in court, chewed them out, and made a lot of accusations against General Yue. In addition, our deficit in selling grain was a bit big some time ago, and we burned several granaries, so we let him
Yuan Qingyan caught the clue and read a book. Oh, and also, Admiral Yue offended the eunuchs. This was a good time. All parties worked together and the government removed General Yue from his position and replaced him with a casual post. The general who took over
He's already on his way and will be here in two days."
Yue Qilin said: "I don't care about this general, but Feng Lin, who wants to take over my position, is Yuan Qingyan's dog. If he investigates to death, some things will not be covered."
Wei Yuan couldn't help with this matter.
If there is anything that cannot be covered up, it is the whereabouts of millions of kilograms of military rations. There are too many, and there are flaws everywhere, and it cannot withstand investigation at all.
But Sun Chaoen was not worried at all, and said with a smile: "General Yue, there is no need to worry. It is a good thing to stay in a casual post for a few days first. Your uncle has a big reputation, and his position is not stable now. If you still have military power, you will be somewhat eye-catching."
Yue Qilin was startled, his eyes flashed, and he said, "Did Mr. Sun hear something?"
Sun Chaoen raised his glass to the west and said: "Speaking of which, this has something to do with the one in the west. The latest news coming from the court is that that one just defeated the witch army, killed two great witches, and also killed an important figure in the witch clan.
The character was seriously injured and fled. The Wu Clan's strength in the Western Region was greatly damaged, and they will no longer be able to invade for a while."
Yue Qilin glanced at Wei Yuan, his eyes full of surprise. The last time they met, he knew that Wei Yuan was a person who could do great things, but he didn't expect that Wei Yuan's things were getting bigger and bigger, with no sign of stopping at all.
Wei Yuan also frowned. Only a few days after the battle, the Western Jin Dynasty not only knew about it, but also sent the news to the Western Regions. This news was transmitted too efficiently.
I don’t know how many spies from the Western Jin Dynasty are in the realm. This kind of thing cannot be stopped, and Wei Yuan will not deliberately screen and stop it. But recently, the population of the realm can only enter and exit. How is the news of these spies passed on?
?
Wei Yuan secretly made up his mind to clean up the area after returning.
Sun Chaoen continued: "The Wu clan will not invade in the short term, so Admiral Yue is somewhat redundant. Some people in the court want to transfer him back to the north. If Governor Chen hadn't pushed back all the voices, maybe the imperial envoy would have been there.
On the way."
Yue Qilin was stunned: "Isn't it a little early to kill the donkey?"
Sun Chaoen glanced at Wei Yuan again and said: "This is not to kill the donkey, but to make room for others. Your uncle does not want to use troops to the west, but some people do, so his position is not stable. The day before yesterday, Mr. Zuo, the censor
I published a book saying that Admiral Yue colluded with the bandits and encouraged the bandits to respect themselves, making the bandits more and more powerful. He was to be removed from his post and sent to prison for severe trial."
Yue Qilin slammed the table and said angrily: "These bastards!!"
After drinking several glasses of wine, Yue Qilin looked at Sun Chaoen with some suspicion and asked: "You know the book I just took the day before yesterday? How come you are so well-informed?"
Sun Chaoen smiled and said: "I am now under the right minister, and everyone in the court is my old friend. I am a person who writes letters diligently, so I am naturally better informed."
Yue Qilin's face turned cold and said: "So I have lost my official position, and my uncle will lose his official position soon. Why are you treating me to this meal?"
However, he added, "I am still willing to have dinner with Mr. Zhang."
Wei Yuan said nothing, waiting for Sun Chaoen's next words. He came to have this meal because he had something to do, and Wei Yuan believed that Sun Chaoen would not waste a meal.
Sure enough, Sun Chao'en said: "General Yue's words are out of context. We have all shared tens of thousands of taels of immortal silver together. How can you still not trust me in this life-and-death friendship? I have friends with my friends, and my friends still need to be in the party."
Before you can form a party, you must first be friends. You can't form a party just by sitting on the same side."
Yue Qilin's face improved, and he smiled bitterly and said: "I don't even have a seat, how can I still be qualified to be a friend?"
"The ups and downs in the officialdom are not ordinary. Which of the princes in the court is not up and down? Now you take a step back, and you will come back soon." Sun Chaoen said something a little unpredictable, Yue Qilin said: "I hope you will come back, Lord Sun."
Teach me!”
"Your matter happens to be related to Mr. Zhang's matter. I have been thinking about it for a long time in the past two days, and I just have an opportunity."
Sun Chaoen took out the map and spread it out. It was a hand-drawn map, covering the entire Western Region, as well as thousands of miles inside and outside Hanyang Pass. Wei Yuan could see at a glance that the map was extremely accurate and delicate, and he immediately wanted to snatch it.
Sun Chaoen chuckled and said, "This map will be sent to you later."
Yue Qilin looked a little uneasy, but said nothing. He had led troops for many years, and having such a map in Wei Yuan's hands was like adding more power to a tiger. The problem is that the scope of this map is only the Western Region. What does Wei Yuan want to do with it?
Do you want to go east or east?
Sun Chaoen coughed and started talking about business: "Princess Zhao Ningguo went to the Western Jin Dynasty as an envoy to congratulate Yuan Fei on her birthday. The envoy group was originally planning to go through the pass, but after the Wu clan was frustrated, they instead went to the Western Regions, entered the pass through Hanyang Pass, and then went to the royal capital.
This route can save thousands of miles of travel. When the envoy arrived at Bianning County, General Feng Lin, who happened to succeed General Yue, was about to take office. It was his duty to protect the envoy.
So what I mean is that General Yue had better hand over the job quickly and let Feng Lin take over the job."
"Is something going to happen to the mission?"
Sun Chaoen said: "Such a large envoy will definitely not be able to escape from the clutches of the Zhantian Gang!"
Wei Yuan almost spit out his drink, then thoughtfully asked: "Then how far do you think the Zhantian Gang will go?"
"A few guards will definitely die, and a few items of property may have to be lost, so that the strength of the Zhantian Gang can be demonstrated. But it is said that Princess Ningguo is as beautiful as a fairy, and she is also favored by luck, so she must be fine. She is also Yuan Fei's wife
My little sister, no one would dare to take a chance on her."
Wei Yuan's face darkened and he said, "Do you think the Zhantian Gang can withstand the two countries sending troops to attack?"
Sun Chaoen said: "The robbery was just a show for others to see. The main reason is that some people want to see the strength of the Zhantian Gang and meet the leader of the Zhantian Gang."
Wei Yuan asked: "Who wants to see you?"
"Xianghou Wang Qian." Sun Chaoen handed over a piece of jade paper.
Wei Yuan took it and looked at it carefully. Wang Qian was the uncle of Concubine Yuan of the Western Jin Dynasty. He served in the Ministry of Rites. Although his official position was high, he had no real power. He was awarded the title of Marquis of Xiang due to his relationship with Concubine Yuan. Such a person who could not be beaten with eight poles,
Why do you suddenly want to see yourself?
Sun Chaoen explained it in detail.
Concubine Yuan was originally the princess of the Kingdom of Zhao. When she became the concubine of the King of Jin three years ago, the King of Jin did not go to court for a whole month. Concubine Yuan was not an easy-going person. After she gained special favor, she sent her relatives to various places.
Placement. Because she is the princess of the Zhao Kingdom, she placed all relatives on her mother's side. This Marquis of Xiang is the core figure in the Yuanfei line.
Wei Yuan was familiar with history books and figured out many links in a blink of an eye, and said: "Concubine Yuan wants to find foreign aid?"
"That's right. This matter came from Marquis Xiang's side, and he came to me after many rounds. I felt that you also need someone to speak for you in the court, so I took this thread."
The more Yue Qilin listened, the more wrong he became, and said, "Hey! There's no need for you two to talk about this kind of thing in front of me, I didn't hear anything!"
Sun Chaoen smiled and said: "The mission was attacked, and Feng Lin cannot escape the charge of dereliction of duty. General Yue will be reinstated soon."
"But I don't want to get involved in Concubine Yuan's affairs!" Yue Qilin said.
Sun Chaoen smiled like a fox and said, "I'm afraid it's not up to you. Concubine Yuan has taken a liking to Admiral Yue, so you're just an extra."
Wei Yuan frowned and said, "Am I going to become one of my relatives?"
"Didn't you already say that you wanted to find a towering tree in the court? Concubine Yuan's tree is not that small, at least it's a big tree."
Wei Yuan had a headache and said: "I did plan to participate so that I could fish in troubled waters, but I didn't want to join my maternal relatives' party. If I hadn't read your information, I wouldn't have known that my maternal relatives still had a party.
"
Sun Chaoen said: "If my relatives weren't weak, how would you have a chance to participate? Qingliu and Xungui both want to kill you. If you don't choose your relatives, tell me, which other faction do you have a chance to participate in?"
Wei Yuan said: "Eunuch."
Chapter completed!