In fact, before learning about the military situation in the south, Xiao Ling was in a very good mood.

Because just yesterday, Mu Ci finally delivered the secret report of the results of the trip north to her in the capital.

The letter stated that after the commander-in-chief of the Zhenbei Army learned about the situation in the court, he readily agreed to the emperor's request.

He agreed to withdraw some elite troops to the south, and when the pressure on the northern border was reduced in the spring, he would withdraw more elite troops to support the king and deal with the Chu family's power.

Xiao Ling's mood improved when he thought about the good news coming one after another and that he just needed to wait for the opportunity.

Inadvertently, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

But Chu Yi was still there at this time. Seeing the little emperor laughing inexplicably, he frowned.

"Why is your majesty laughing?"

"Ahem, I didn't." Xiao Ling quickly retorted after realizing his own gaffe.

"I was thinking of the good news I just heard, Chu thief, I think your death is imminent."

As for the fact that Mu Ci was about to lead more than a thousand Yan cavalrymen south, she still felt that she should inform the Chu bandits first, so as to make them feel uneasy and unable to sleep in the middle of the night.

If Chu Yi knew this thought, he would definitely want to laugh.

After all, he recently got a human-shaped pillow and slept better than anyone else at night.

Although Tang'er didn't mean to take it any further, it was before going to bed.

Once you fall asleep, who will care about whom?

After falling asleep, in a dream, you unconsciously touch something you shouldn't touch. Doesn't this make sense?

Facing the little emperor's aggressiveness, Chu Yi frowned, then suddenly thought of something and smiled.

"Good news? Your Majesty is talking about General Liu Chengce, the Northern Guard General, withdrawing some of his troops to march south to support the emperor?"

Chu Yi's tone seemed very relaxed, without any further thought, and he easily expressed Xiao Ling's thoughts.

Xiao Ling was stunned.

Noticing Chu Yi's expression that clearly knew everything, she finally had an ominous premonition in her heart.

"Traitor, how did you know this news?"

Xiao Ling knew this and began to ask questions in return.

She was surprised because this news was the first one sent back by Mu Ci. Even if Chu Ze knew about this matter, he shouldn't have known it so early.

"Your Majesty is indeed surprised." Chu Yi chuckled, "Not only did I know about this, I also knew about it three days ago."

Three days ago!

Xiao Ling's face changed.

You know, she, the emperor, got the latest information yesterday.

And three days ago, it should have been only two days away from finalizing this matter.

How did Chu Ze get this confidential information earlier than me? Could it be that... Mu Ci betrayed me, leaked the information to Chu Ze first, and then reported it to me?

This was the first thought that came to Xiao Ling's mind, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it was impossible.

She was confident enough in Mu Ci's loyalty.

It is absolutely impossible for Mu Ci to switch sides to the side of the Chu bandits.

If this one is excluded, then... there may only be one left.

There are Chu Yi’s people on the Yan army side!

Moreover, Xiao Ling could almost conclude that this person was definitely also mixed up in the high-level ranks of the Yan army.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to know all this at the first moment when such a secret was finalized.

There is no other possibility except that the Chu bandits have placed a large undercover spy in the Yan army.

"Chu thief, tell me, did you plant a spy in the Yan army in Zhenbei? It was the spy who first sent you the information, right?"

Xiao Ling asked directly, trying to confirm his guess.

Because to her, the identity of a spy is too important.

She was going to rely on the Yan army to challenge Chu Yi. What if the spy was the commander-in-chief leading the troops heading south this time? Or even more seriously, what if the General Zhenbei Liu Chengce was Chu Yi's man? Wouldn't that be the end of her?

Of course, as the commander of the Northern Army, Liu Chengce is highly regarded by her royal grandfather and father, so it is highly unlikely that he is Chu Yi's man.

But if it was the deputy general of the Zhenbei Army, it would also be very fatal.

Xiao Ling was worried that Chu Yi would eventually be pushed into a corner by him. What if he joined forces with foreign enemies and caused the Qi army in the north of Da'an to invade? Then the situation would be irreversible.

By that time, even if he was already Chu Yi's man, he could not forgive Chu Yi's traitorous behavior.

"Yes, Your Majesty is really smart!" Chu Yi then admitted it without hesitation:

"I do have an undercover agent in the Yan army. This time, I am giving him a mission for the first time, and it is to counter your majesty's strategy."

Xiao Ling lost her composure and hurriedly took a step forward, her face full of anxiety.

"Who is he, you bastard? Tell me now!"

Chu Yi was stunned when he heard the little emperor's words.

Then, with a strange look and a hint of mockery, he said, "Then may I ask, Your Majesty, your Majesty has secretly collaborated with Minister Cheng to implement tax reforms and new policies. Where are the pilot projects being carried out? Could you please tell me?"

Faced with the current stretched treasury, Xiao Ling discussed a set of new policies with the Minister of Revenue, which concerned the adjustment of current taxes and the reform of commercial taxes, which was a major matter.

In order to prevent the new policy from causing instability, this matter has been discussed secretly and some places will be selected for pilot projects soon.

Chu Yi, of course, was not happy to see this.

Xiao Ling was also stunned by this question for a moment.

You Chu thief, what are you asking? Don’t you know that the reason this new policy was kept secret from you is because they are afraid that you, a treacherous minister, will cause trouble?

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