Zhao Tong's tone was extremely strict, and he criticized Li Xun's many policies and his personal affairs. In the end, he brought in the local officials who were closer to Li Xun. Although he did not name it, everyone present could hear that Zhao Tong's intention was very clear. He would reject and exclude all the people and things about Li Xun.

"Li Xun is simply a mess. It's fine for those barbarians in the Western Regions. Dashi people are the mortal enemies of our Han people. When Dashi people seized the land of our Han people and killed our Han people, they can now live safely on the land of Longyou and on an equal footing with the Han people. How can this be justified?"

Zhao Tong became more and more angry as he spoke. Finally, he patted the table heavily, and Li Yan scolded Li Xun for his random actions, dereliction of duty, and chaos in politics.

After Zhao Tong's words fell, some local officials in western Longyou immediately stood up, echoing and accusing Li Xun of great criticism.

Zhou Qing, who had been silent all the time, finally couldn't bear it anymore and was about to get up and talk. Liu Yu, who was beside him, pulled him away, but Zhou Qing threw it away with force.

"The prince, all the policies of Longyou were discussed and reported to the court. After receiving the official approval of the Political Affairs Hall, they began to be implemented in the entire seven prefectures in the western part of Longyou Road. It was not a decision made by anyone. It is probably not suitable for the prince to accuse Li Jiedu of this.

Zhou Qing had a bad impression of Li Xun at all. He often asked him to argue and strongly opposed Li Xun's many policies at the beginning. However, in the past two years, the seven states in the western Longyou have indeed become better and better under the management of Li Xun. The people of the Western Regions, Dashi people, Han people, and people of all ethnic groups have gradually integrated, and the public security and living environment have improved greatly. Although Zhou Qing is upright and cannot rub the sand in his eyes, he is just not right to the things. Facts have proved that many of the policies that Li Xun vigorously promoted at the time now seem to have gained a lot and the direction of his policy is also right. Zhou Qing did not hold back with Li Xun for any face reason, but began to change his mentality and vigorously implement Li Xun's policies. Now, Zhou Qing has become a strong supporter of Li Xun's national integration policy.

"The prince and Li Jiedu's national integration policy was approved by the court and the Political Affairs Hall. Now it seems that this policy has achieved certain results. When Tubo invaded, the people of the Western Regions and the Dashi people stood on our side and played a certain role in the invasion of the resistance of Tubo, and they still have some contributions."

Liu Yu also stood up at this time, blocking Zhou Qing's sharpness with a gentle tone.

Zhao Tong looked at the two of them coldly. After a while, there was a strange sneer on his face, he clapped his palms, and said unevenly: "I just said Li Xun, and you two were impatient to stand up for them. Some people said that Li Xun formed a gang in the western part of Longyou and had self-respecting troops. I didn't believe it at first, but now it seems that it is true!"

Zhou Qing said angrily: "The prince has no evidence and no evidence. What is the reason for such words? The court gave Li Xun the general in charge of all military and political affairs in the seven western Longyou prefectures. If he acts correctly, it is beneficial to the people and the local governments. As his subordinate, I should do my best to do things with my heart. What is the relationship between forming a clique and private business?"

Zhao Tong laughed and said, "I didn't say the word "forming a clique for personal gain." But you said it yourself. Why do you need this to say without a ghost in your heart? You are clearly not asking for advice!"

Zhou Qing's face was flushed and said loudly: "The emperor is loyal to the court, loyal to the emperor, and has a clear conscience. How can the prince's words be defiled?"

Zhao Tong smiled coldly, picked up the teacup and drank water, but was not quarreling with Zhou Qing. He was the prince and quarreled with a middle- and low-level official like Zhou Qing and lost his identity.

If Zhao Tong didn't say it, it didn't mean that others didn't say it. Then four or five local officials stood up and began to accuse Zhou Qing of his mistakes in government affairs. Some people came out to speak for Zhou Qing. As both sides talked, the voice became louder and louder, and finally they naturally started to quarrel.

The three deputy observer Zhang Jin, General of Zuo Tongwei, Tao Kan, General of the Dali Temple, and Yao Gu, who came with Zhao Tong, were also present, but Tao Kan seemed very leisurely. No matter how loud the noise was, he just sat there silently drinking tea, as if he was not concerned about his own affairs. Zhang Jin frowned slightly and looked at Zhao Tong from time to time.

Zhao Tong's true intention to travel to the western part of Longyou Road was not revealed from beginning to end. After arriving in Wuzhou, he had only wandered around for more than a month, and his attitude towards local officials, including Zheng Chun, was very gentle. Even Zhang Jin initially felt that Zhao Tong's trip was just a formality, because even if Li Xun sent troops to the Western Regions and did not report to the court and had the crime of using troops without authorization, he still won and contributed huge amounts of spoils to the court. The merit was greater than the fault. In addition to the relationship with the emperor, there would be nothing to do. Even if Zhao Tong wanted to do something, he would probably not have a chance.

Now it is completely different. With Zhao He being assassinated, the emperor was furious. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhao Tong suddenly attacked. Even if he could not take down Li Xun, he could at least take away half of Li Xun's power, allowing his power to take the opportunity to enter the western part of Longyou, and finally replace him.

Li Xun galloped quickly and approached Wu'an City. From time to time, people rushed towards Wu'an City, which seemed very lively. This unusual excitement made Li Xun feel something abnormal.

"Go and ask what's going on."

"Yes, Grandmaster."

Chen De stepped forward and grabbed a Western Regional man and asked in a low voice. The Western Regional man turned his head and looked at Li Xun. It was obvious that he had seen Li Xun before, recognized Li Xun's identity, walked over quickly, knelt on the ground, and cried, "Sir, you want to make the decision for us Western Regional man!"

Li Xun turned over and dismounted, helped the man up, and said softly: "If you have anything, just say it out, I will make the decision for you."

The people of the Western Regions wiped their tears and told them the reason.

Zhao Tong's sudden outbreak was six days ago. He raised strong objections and criticisms of Li Xun's many policies, and with the dual identity of Observation and Prince, he strictly demanded that the land taxes required by the Dashi people and the Western Regions in the western Longyou area should be three times that of the Han people, and their qualifications to join the army were cancelled, and Li Xun Chengruo's five-year tax exemption was allowed. The Han people could enjoy this policy, and the Dashi people and the Western Regions were not included. In addition, the cancellation of foreigners' intermarriage with the Han people. Most importantly, Zhao Tong's request for the western Longyou area to not allow any religious temples except Buddhist temples, which was equivalent to depriving the spiritual beliefs of the Dashi people and the Western Regions.
Chapter completed!