Chapter 148: Groundless

The moment Gu Qianfan finished speaking.

There was sudden silence in the slightly gray attic.

The commander of the Imperial City Division made Yanda stare at Wei Yuan.

And Wei Yuan was also looking at him.

Is the so-called King Yan’s token important?

In Wei Yuan's view, it is not important.

Ever since he stepped into the Imperial City Si Yamen, Wei Yuan always felt like he was being watched all the time.

It was like someone was pushing him forward.

He had to see the so-called token of King Yan.

Let alone whether the two kings can read the military manual, whether they are willing to read the military manual, what benefits can they gain by just conspiring with foreigners?

Don’t want to live anymore?

The country has been established, and they are about to return to their fiefdom.

Why bother making trouble at this juncture?

Before the founding of the country, King Yong and King Yan were the two most promising princes to compete for the throne of the country.

Among them, King Yong was the eldest and had many heirs, so he was the most valued by Zhao Zhen.

Although Prince Yan is not as good as King Yong, he is very courageous.

Nowadays, both kings have no chance of being on the supreme throne. In this case, why bother?

No matter what, Wei Yuan couldn't understand.

But once you see King Yan's token, will the matter be considered a done deal?

The two kings have been hovering in Beijing for many years and have cultivated many cronies, involving both military and political circles. The so-called skinny camel is bigger than a horse, so we must beware of it.

When Yanda saw Wei Yuan gradually hesitating, he ordered Gu Qianfan:

"Bring the token of King Yan up to General Wei for a clear look."

Hearing the sound, Wei Yuan frowned and said quickly: "Wait a minute."

Yanda narrowed his eyes, "What? General Wei doesn't look at the token?"

At this time, Gu Qianfan kept coughing due to his injuries, and his face became increasingly pale.

As his immediate boss, Yanda didn't care about his injuries.

In his opinion, as long as they can achieve their goals, there are many people like Gu Qianfan.

Wei Yuan did not talk about the token, but told a past incident before the Battle of Daizhou.

"In the second year of Jiayou, the Battle of Yanmen ended. Following His Majesty's decree, I was appointed as the training envoy of the Daizhou regiment to train the Daizhou frontier army."

"At that time, the Liao and Xia countries sent hundreds of spies to spy on the military situation, and the Imperial City Division dismantled them one by one."

"I really don't understand why the emperor's feet, where the imperial city's chief office is located, suffered such a big loss?"

As soon as these words came out.

Gu Qianfan also frowned slightly. He didn't understand why he was ambushed because of his confusion.

Yanda took a sip of tea and waved her hand, signaling Gu Qianfan to step back.

As for Gu Qianfan's status, it is not suitable to listen to this discussion.

After he retreated, Yan Dacai looked at Wei Yuan again.

"What is General Wei thinking?"

Wei Yuan said bluntly: "I just think it's a little strange."

"Your Majesty asked me to come here to see King Yan's token?"

Yanda nodded, "Otherwise, what would General Wei think?"

Wei Yuan asked Yanda a question sincerely,

"Commander Yan also saw the military training records at the Xuanzheng Hall that day. How is this military book written?"

Yanda responded without breaking his promise: "A collection of ancient military training techniques."

Wei Yuan asked again, "No matter how good your military training is, can it help your country to dominate the world?"

Yanda was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "It's difficult."

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "Yes, it's difficult."

"Why did King Yan risk the disapproval of the world and do this meaningless thing when it was just a military book?"

"What benefits can Xixia and Liao Kingdom give him? I really can't think of any reason why King Yan could do such a thing."

"And with the ability of the Imperial City Secretary, can he really be ambushed by King Yan? I don't believe it."

Yanda's expression became more solemn, "General Wei, what do you want to say?"

Wei Yuan asked in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, what is your attitude?"

Yanda hesitated for a moment and said bluntly: "I would rather kill by mistake than tolerate it."

Wei Yuan nodded, "Your Majesty, you want me to make this sword?"

Yanda stroked his beard and said, "This is our responsibility as ministers."

Hearing this, Wei Yuan remained silent for a long time.

He was shocked in his heart. Even if he said a thousand words, he still underestimated Zhao Zhen, the 'benevolent king'.

Renjun?

After being an emperor for a long time, how many of them can avoid being corrupted by the power of power?

Another moment passed.

Yanda asked: "What did General Wei think of? You might as well talk about it."

Tell me about it?

Wei Yuan shook his head and said shockingly:

"Isn't the whole case already in Commander Yan's mind?"

"King Yan has conspiracies with the enemy country. King Yong has jurisdiction over Honglu Temple. There are many party members in the court. It is not difficult to know the plan of the Imperial City Division."

"The two kings cooperated, the art of war was stolen, the Imperial City Division suffered heavy losses, and the crimes of the two kings' gang members are unforgivable."

"Commander Yan, do you still dare to listen to what I'm going to say next?"

Yanda asked back: "I should ask you, do you dare to continue talking?"

Wei Yuan stood up slowly, put his hands behind his back, and murmured:

"In two months, it will be the end of the year."

Yanda took out a list from her arms,

"General Wei, let's take a look. Look at the people here. How many of them can survive until the end of the year?"

Wei Yuan took the list, his eyes became deeper and deeper,

"Serving the censor Dai You, Zhongshan Hou, Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, Fourth Secretary of the Ministry of War, Chief of the Ministry of Works, and Commander of the Tianwu Army."

"A total of forty-seven officials, six nobles, four generals with military power, as well as the governor of Kyushu and the vassal king of a certain place."

"Even if the military strategy is really leaked, it is not worth so many lives."

Yanda chuckled, "Why, General Wei, who used to be decisive in killing, would have compassion at this moment?"

Wei Yuan said with a look of loss: "Do you really want to kill them all? No one will be left?"

Yanda said: "Your Majesty asked you to hold the knife, and we, the Imperial City Division, are only responsible for drawing the knife. It is up to you to decide where the knife falls."

"In short, we must ensure that the two kings will never be able to turn over again. Even if the sky falls and the earth collapses, they will never affect the crown prince in the slightest."

Wei Yuan was silent.

Yanda continued: "Your Majesty also said that if you and I can do this job well, you will be the prince's tutor and I will be the silver and green Guanglu doctor."

Prince's tutor

Killing so many people in one breath, how many people will be offended behind the scenes?

If this continues, I am afraid I will really become a lonely minister.

But things have come to this point.

Wei Yuan was helpless.

"As long as the two kings return to their fiefdoms, everything will be settled. Why bother?"

As long as the two kings are not in the capital, they will hardly stir up any trouble.

Even if they stay in the capital for many years, what can they do?

It will not affect the status of the crown prince.

Yan Da said slowly: "These things are not what we, as ministers, can worry about."

"However, since you and I have the fate to work together, there is nothing wrong with talking about some things."

After a pause, he said earnestly:

"The people your majesty wants to deal with have publicly stood in line."

"The crown prince is young, and it is human nature that he must be guarded against."

"Your majesty must also train some people for the crown prince who can be used in the future, right?"

"But there are only so many official positions. If you don't kill them, how can you train young people?"

At this point, Yan Da smiled again,

"General Wei, come with me to see the enemy spy who is still in a coma?"

Wei Yuan shook his head, "Kill him. It doesn't make much sense to see him or not."

The so-called spy was probably a dead man trained by Zhao Zhen. He might not be a Zhou person, but at this point, it doesn't matter whether he sees him or not.

In order to play such a chess game, the Imperial City Department paid so many lives, and there are those who are about to die.

At this moment, Wei Yuan truly realized Zhao Zhen's means and courage.

Before the end of the year, everything should be settled. This should be Zhao Zhen's mind.

Yanda clapped his hands and praised: "General Wei is straightforward."

Wei Yuan said: "Don't be happy in a hurry. It is troublesome to kill so many ministers on false charges."

Yanda said indifferently: "You also said that it is false. The charges are made by us. How the history books record it is up to your majesty."

"General Wei, you must live up to your words "loyalty and bravery."

Wei Yuan nodded, and said nothing more, but his eyes became more and more profound and solemn.

As expected of the emperor, he regarded so many nobles, vassal kings, and court officials as chess pieces that can be beaten and killed.

However, the responsibility and consequences of killing are given to the knife holder.

Well, then. Make another deal with Zhao Zhen!