The intelligence sent back by Gu Ji and Angel from the imperial capital was not too satisfactory. Many intelligence could only stay at a relatively superficial level. How far did Situ Lang and Situ Yushuang cooperate to, whether there were new changes in the City Guard Corps, what new plans did Jilin, the new minister of the Empire's military affairs, and the real situation of His Majesty the Emperor's physical condition, these situations that Wufeng was extremely concerned seemed to be blocked all of a sudden. The intelligence system in Jiangnan also seemed a bit weak. The changes in the Japanese in the East and the secret strategic alliance between Situ Yuan and the Kingdom of Milan could not be accurately and detailed. The intelligence obtained from Jiangnan merchants who transferred assets to the northwest development was extremely limited.

Fortunately, Gu Dengyun's intelligence network developed to the Wuhu area through the Guanxi region was established quite successfully, especially after the Maqi Khan and the Taiping Cult invaded the Wuhu area, this advantage became more obvious. Many gentry who had lost confidence in the performance of the empire began to cooperate with Gu Dengyun, who was under the banner of the northwest. In their opinion, perhaps only Li Wufeng, the empire hero, can turn the tide. The successive success of the northwest in Guanxi and Heshuo areas also added a lot of help to Gu Dengyun's persuasion work. Being able to catch the northwest line will not only help the smooth transfer of funds and assets to the northwest, but one day the empire forces can revive the entire Wuhu area, and their performances will also win some support.

The southern invasion of the Maqi Khan and the Taiping Cult has exacerbated the complexity of the situation in the Wuhu area. Jiujiang has been firmly controlled by the Taiping Army. The Taiping Cult has already had a stable base and bridgehead in the Wuhu area, and it has also posed a considerable threat to Huanggang in the west. Situ Jun cannot retreat, and the Maqi Khan in the south are steadily and advance in small steps. The entire Wenning and Baling prefectures have fallen into the hands of the Maqi Khan. Although the situation in the two prefectures is not calm, small-scale commotion and the attacks of the imperial navy continue, according to Wufeng's inference, this action that does not receive strong support from the Imperial Army is difficult to achieve too much effect and is difficult to last, especially when the Maqi Khan in Wenning and

The two Baling prefectures have initially demonstrated their effectiveness in promoting the combination of Huairou and the combination of soft and hard skills. The families that were originally secretly connected to the Maqi Khans have quietly surfaced and began to take over the management of rural towns. Lei Juetian also seized the opportunity to use the Tang officials who defected to him to start entering the management of the two prefectures. A new ruling class dominated by Tang people began to gradually take shape in the name of the so-called autonomous government. The middle and lower-class peasants who obtained the right to allocate the land left by the fugitive landlords seemed to have gradually accepted this regime that seemed not much different from the original imperial regime, although the control within had quietly undergone essential changes.

Just when Wufeng was about to take what countermeasures to deal with the current unpredictable situation, in the deep palace of the imperial capital, there were still people racking their brains to plan for the changes in the situation in the Central Plains.

"So, Doctor Huang, is my father's situation still very unstable?" Situ Lang's spirit seemed much better than a few months ago, but a good mental state could not hide the worries in his eyes.

"Well, back to Your Highness, Your Majesty's current situation is very unstable. The emperor has prescribed two prescriptions for His Majesty to calm down. He hopes that it will be helpful to Your Majesty's condition. In this case, Your Majesty is not suitable to worry about any government affairs, and he may not be able to manage state affairs, otherwise the condition will further worsen." The imperial physician answered the other party respectfully.

"I understand, I'm so much trouble asking the imperial physician." Situ Lang nodded, signaling the people next to him to send the imperial physician out, and then lay tiredly into the easy chair to rest. During this period, in order to convince the old-fashioned conservatives in the court to agree to increase the military establishment, he sent his mind to do his best. Not only did he do his job personally, but his sister also sent out his key propaganda. He did his best to take the opportunity to strengthen his strength, but he even threatened to seize the taxes that Jiangnan County should pay. It was simply unbearable for these guys in the court to accept the benefits of Lao Qi.

However, the current situation could not tolerate any more chaos. Situ Lang took on the heavy responsibility of governing the country and then deeply felt that this burden was extremely heavy. It turned out that he saw his father being domineering and giving advice to the country when he was in charge of the government. He was so free and easy. At this time, he realized that there were actually too many unspeakable and bitterness behind his free and easy work. At this time, Situ Lang realized how lacking the talents around him seemed. However, few of those guys who claim to be literary talent and talent were on the table. When it comes to military affairs and government affairs, they all retreated. It seemed that the saying that empty talk was not unfair to fall on these people. Situ Lang seemed particularly depressed at this time.

"Your Highness, Mr. Chen is here." The guard's voice came in.

"Please come in quickly." Situ Lang cheered up a little. In front of the servants, Situ Lang paid great attention to his image. If he looked like he lacked confidence, how could he make the servants follow him?

"Your Highness, have you summoned me?" The middle-aged man who came in was only in his early thirties, but he had two rat whiskers, and his twinkle eyes had a little momentum.

"Well, Boshan, come and sit down." Situ Lang thought about how to start his words.

"Thank you, Your Highness." The middle-aged man was also guessing that the Lord was so anxious to call him. It seemed that nothing big had happened in the past two days, and the Lord's face was also in a state of uncertainty. I really couldn't figure out what would happen.

"I just called Huang to come and ask about my father's condition. I was very unhappy. My father was still in a state of awakening and fainting. I have seen my father several times in my area. My father didn't have much energy to talk to me, and the ministers could not meet him at all. However, now there are no leaders in the court, and many things cannot be implemented at all. The Maqi Khan showed signs of continuing to advance north. The third brother had reported it back to the military headquarters twice, asking that one of the third and fourth legions, which had just been incorporated into the battle sequence, would be transferred to Wuhu, otherwise the situation would be out of control." After a long sigh, Situ Lang paused and said, "Boshan, what do you think of the development of Wuhu?"

The middle-aged man nodded and thought, seeing the Lord's eager eyes looking at him, he pondered and said: "From the subordinates' perspective, the matter seems not that serious. Although the Wuhu area was occupied by the Maqi Khan, their occupation was very barely strong. It was one of the most stable areas in the empire. Although they have now implemented the occupation with their military advantages, their foundation is not solid. Moreover, our navy has not suffered any losses at all. We can rely on the navy's opportunity.

The ability to conduct raids and harassment made the Maqi Khan dare not go north. Now the defense line in the southern Wuhu still has the Sixth Corps and the Fifth Corps in the northern defense line. And the Third Prince has also surrendered more than 30,000 Taiping Army, have they been incorporated into the temporary southern combat cluster by the Third Prince? After the Taiping Army occupied Jiujiang, it has no major moves, and it is probably consolidating the occupation, but why did the Third Prince have such urgent requests at this time?"

"Well, I also have some doubts, but Wuhu is the foundation of the empire. In this situation, the empire's food problems will be in great shortage this year. Once they fall completely, the empire will really fall into an uncontrollable state. So although I doubt it, I am still not very relieved. Since you think so, what is the third brother's idea?" Situ Lang hesitated.

"Haha, Your Highness, the third and fourth legions have just been formed in combat sequences, and their combat power has just been initially formed. Of course, these people are jealous. Even if your Highness controls it, once you reach the Five Lakes, you may inevitably fall into the arms of your Highness under the means of the Third Highness." The middle-aged man touched his beards and saw that his Lord's face showed a look of disbelief, and further explained: "Your Highness, think about it, these two divisions were originally reorganized, people

My heart is not intact. Even if your highness has made arrangements, it is just arranged to the division level. However, if you arrive at the Five Lakes, all the supplies of supplies are in the hands of Your Highness. If your Highness finds it difficult to instigate these division-level commanders of the Legion, you can find a way from the corps-level officers. After all, these people are directly dealing with soldiers and grass-roots officers. Just use some means to make sure those guys from the bottom will turn against each other. I’m afraid your Highness should have a clear idea in his heart."

Situ Lang had to admit that what the local government said made some sense. These two newly formed legions did not come completely from the imperial capital, but from all over the empire. His control over these two legions could only stay at the corps and division level. If he really wanted to stay in the Five Lakes, it was hard to say what kind of changes would happen. In this way, the soldiers would definitely not be increased, and he also needed to strengthen his control over these two divisions.
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