Chapter 685

"Chu Li, I won't let you fight alone!" Prince Bao said in a deep voice, "If you need help, just ask!"

"Thank you, my lord!" Chu Li nodded and said, "The Western Frontier Army is now under the command of King Ping?"

"Ping Wang's chief photo is the marshal." Prince Bao said: "One hundred thousand troops, high position and power, who can be willing to let go?"

"The emperor doesn't have a perfect plan?" Chu Li shook his head and said: "The emperor is a wise man today, how can he come to such a situation?"

"Brother Huang is wise to others, but he handles family affairs in a mess, otherwise he wouldn't be like this!" Prince Bao sighed: "Everything is messed up if you care about it. He values ​​family affection too much, so he will inevitably be indecisive!"

Chu Li nodded slowly.

From this point of view, one must be more careful when killing King An, and not do it casually, otherwise the emperor will definitely go crazy. How terrifying a crazy master of the gods is, I can't imagine, but he will definitely not let the murderer escape, and he will not be able to escape his pursuit.

Prince Bao said: "Among the several princes, Prince Ping is the most like the emperor."

Chu Li frowned: "As far as I know, it seems that King Jing's succession is more popular."

"King Jing has a higher mind, and is astute and capable in handling affairs, not even inferior to the emperor." Prince Bao said: "The ministers all respect King Jing's talent and character. A king is not like an emperor."

Chu Li nodded slowly.

In this way, he will be entangled in which one to choose, one is closer and wants him to succeed, and the other is more suitable, he is the prince respected by the courtiers, if he succeeds in the future, the court will be safe and sound.

Prince Bao said: "Prince Ping has a stubborn temper and is not good at managing affairs, but he is very talented in marching and fighting. He went to the western border before, and he rose step by step from a small centurion without relying on the prince's advantage. Marshal, commanding an army of 100,000, is indeed a genius in the world."

Chu Li sighed, "It's a misfortune, not a blessing."

"Exactly." Prince Bao said: "Once King Jing succeeds to the throne, what will we do with this younger brother? King Ping's prestige in the army is unparalleled, and he can command the army with a single sentence. Can King Jing sleep peacefully?"

Chu Li said: "Once King Jing becomes the emperor, he will be a god."

"The emperor is not the only god." Prince Bao said lightly.

Chu Li nodded slowly.

If King Ping formed an alliance with Daleiyin Temple, it would be useless for anyone to succeed him. How could such a real threat not be eliminated?

Prince Bao said: "The emperor is entangled in this. One has unmatched prestige in the army, and the other has unparalleled prestige among the courtiers. If one succeeds to the throne, the other's fate will not be much better. The most painful thing is to be in a dilemma, unable to make up your mind!"

"Didn't the emperor think of this?" Chu Li frowned.

As an emperor, one must always have a foresight of things, and one should not allow things to develop.

"The emperor's heart is soft, and he always wanted to cut King Ping's military power, but every time King Ping got it right, he immediately changed his mind." Prince Bao shook his head and sighed: "Prince Ping's temper is too much like the emperor's, and he will be tough on the emperor when they meet. People can quarrel, but he likes Prince Ping the most."

Chu Li picked up the white jade cup, took a sip, and said that it is difficult for an honest official to break up housework, and it is really inappropriate to mix it with the affairs of the court.

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When Chu Li returned to Prince An's Mansion, Director Chu greeted him as soon as he entered the gate: "Director, your subordinates are waiting."

When Chu Li came to the hall, he saw Dong Qifei walking up and down in the hall, Yang Zongwen was sitting in the grand teacher's chair sipping tea, and seemed to be enjoying the fragrance of tea with his eyes closed.

"Centurion!" Dong Qifei rushed up to meet him.

Chu Li waved his hand and sat in the main seat: "It's so late, what can't be said tomorrow."

"Centurion, we can't wait until tomorrow!" Dong Qifei hurriedly said, "This time, they went too far!"

Chu Li looked at Yang Zongwen.

Yang Zongwen clasped his fists and said, "Centurion, what Old Dong said is right, this time Mei Yiyuan went too far, and took advantage of the centurion's absence to forcibly snatch the second assassination case and eat alone!"

Chu Li frowned: "The assassination of Prince Shan?"

"That's right!" Dong Qifei said, "They didn't solve the Jiang Shizi's assassination case, yet they still have the audacity to grab the second one. They also said that the two cases are related, and being together is the best way to solve the case. This is really shameless!"

Chu Li waved his hand: "Yang Zongwen, when did this happen?"

"One hour ago." Yang Zongwen said: "This second assassination case was handed over directly to our Secret Guard Mansion, not to the governor of Shendu Mansion. Chen Donghai from the hospital grabbed it abruptly."

Chu Li said: "Then the commander didn't say anything?"

"The commander didn't agree at first, but later Chen Donghai issued a military order, saying that he would solve the case within three days, otherwise he would be willing to be punished." Dong Qifei said bitterly: "They must have some clues, and they took the case with confidence. Not a thing!"

Chu Li waved his hand and said, "Is he really sure?"

"Solve the case in three days." Yang Zongwen said: "Time is so tight, if he is not sure, dare to grab this second case?"

Dong Qifei said: "Centurion, this matter can't be settled like this. If we don't take it back, our Mei Eryuan will be regarded as a softie, and they will come to bully us!"

Yang Zongwen nodded and said: "Centurion, what Old Dong said is right, we have to snatch it back."

Chu Li frowned and snorted, "Let's forget about this case, the one who robs them next time will be it!"

He didn't expect Mei Yiyuan to be so active, he was impatient, but he was sure, it would be the best, it was just what he wanted.

The case was solved, so Prince Bao had nothing to say, it wasn't that he didn't answer, but he was snatched away by Mei Yiyuan during the banquet.

Seeing that Chu Li was indifferent, Dong Qifei became anxious: "Centurion, the case has been solved this time, it is a fourth-rank military merit!... a fourth-rank military merit!"

Yang Zongwen said slowly: "That's why Mei Yiyuan is red-eyed."

Dong Qifei said: "Four ranks of military merit, we can eat delicious food and drink spicy food without doing anything for two years. If the rewards we get are exchanged for silver, we can buy a mansion similar to the Secret Guard Mansion!"

Chu Li frowned.

He is not that sensitive to military merits. As the chief executive of the royal residence and the governor of the Duke's residence, he is not short of money, swords and the like, so he doesn't care.

Yang Zongwen said: "Centurion, since Chen Donghai is not benevolent, we don't have to follow the rules, just tell the commander directly that our Mei Eryuan will also investigate, each investigates its own, and see who can break through first, then the reward will go to whoever!"

"That's right, I'm going to slap them in the face this time!" Dong Qifei hurriedly said, "Let the other courts know how good our Second Mei Court is, so that they don't dare to take credit again!"

Chu Li said: "Next time, forget it this time."

It is unwise to get into huge trouble for a big house.

"Centurion—!" Dong Qifei shouted dissatisfied.

Chu Li waved his hands impatiently; "Go, I'm tired too, don't be an eyesore here, and go busy with you."

"Centurion, fourth rank military merit!" Dong Qifei shouted.

Chu Li said: "Sooner or later, military merit will come, go!"

He got up and went back to his small courtyard.

The next day I went to the Secret Guard Mansion, and just before arriving at the mansion, a guard said: "Commander Chu, the Commander welcomes you!"

Chu Li nodded and came to the hall.

In addition to the commander and deputy commander, there was also a middle-aged man, Chen Donghai, the centurion of the Mei First Academy.