"I don't know for now, but don't worry, Brother Li. I've already prepared the troops in advance as we agreed. Most of Ji Wan's troops are in Chuzhou... and Fanzhou is currently under garrison..."
After Zhangye finished speaking, the two of them looked at each other knowingly, and then smiled in tacit understanding as they walked into the Zhenbei Palace with a triumphant smile.
This morning, Ji Wan specifically asked Deji to put on some makeup to look weak and pale.
At this time, Ji Wan was sitting at the first seat in the banquet hall of the Zhenbei Palace.
Looking at the noble families and merchants in the city who were invited.
Well, these people were all observed by Cui Min and the other three old foxes for half a month before they found out that they were dishonest and had already taken action.
Relying on the silver provided by merchants, many of these noble families secretly recruited soldiers outside, formed alliances with each other in the city, and won over the hearts of the people.
According to Ji Wan's guess, if these people want to do something, they must have military support.
So where can we find a group of soldiers in Fanzhou City and under Ji Wan's nose?
The only possibility is to start with the soldiers in Ji Wan's own hands!
This time, if we use it well, we will surely be able to catch many dishonest people in the army.
If the people in the city are dissatisfied with Ji Wan, Ji Wan can listen to their opinions and correct himself.
If the merchants in the city are dissatisfied with Ji Wan, she can reform some policies as appropriate.
If any noble family in the city is dissatisfied with Ji Wan, then I'm sorry, you have to get out of Fanzhou and Qingshizhou immediately.
If someone tried to kill her, she would just kill them.
After the banquet started, just after noon, Ji Wan had already arranged many small games, including countless drinking games and flying flowers.
There are also the simple-rules games of touhu and chuiwan.
She herself was hiding in a small room inside the house, watching the curious people below with cold eyes.
He listened to Deji's report on the number of people who came today, their identities, and the evidence found by Cui Min and the other two counselors - that he recruited soldiers and bribed officials under Ji Wan.
There are even people's personalities, what might happen at today's banquet, etc...
Very appropriate.
Ji Wan watched as everyone was having great fun playing games like pitching pots.
He never showed up, but kept asking the kitchen to serve more wine.
"Did Ji Wan call us to his mansion just to watch us drink? It's been so long and he still hasn't shown up!
Are they preparing something that will harm us?" Zhangye said slightly irritably.
"Humph, even if Ji Wan wants to do something to us, does she have enough troops to spare?
"You can't even take care of yourself, yet you're so greedy as to attack Chuzhou! How short-sighted!" Li Lingdu said in a low voice, holding up a glass of wine and covering his mouth with his sleeve.
Everyone played from day to night, and gradually some people began to get impatient and even started asking questions to the young eunuchs who were busy running around.
Where did the King of Zhenbei go? When will he come? Wait...
Here, Ji Wan finished his dinner leisurely in the small house. Seeing that many people in the yard were restless and ready to leave, he showed up.
Well, Ji Wan just wanted to temper these people's mentality first and watch them gradually become anxious.
Ji Wan sat in the main seat and waited until everyone knelt and performed the ceremony before slowly letting them stand up.
Glancing at Deji, Ji Wan signaled him to start serving the new dishes: "Everyone, I have gathered everyone here today because of the recent rumors.
Rumor has it that I'm suffering from an incurable disease, and some say that my health has never improved since I was assassinated.
Now that the city is starting to become chaotic, I still need to clarify things to maintain stability."
Ji Wan said it nonchalantly, not caring at all about their reactions.
"Is what Your Highness said true?" Zhangye looked at Ji Wan suspiciously.
"Of course." Ji Wan's face, which already had a weak look on it, became even paler after she finished speaking.
Of course, Ji Wan did this on purpose. Since she had already started to sing, she naturally had to act more realistically.
The young eunuchs quickly brought up various fresh ingredients. Ji Wan looked at the people below who couldn't hide their surprise after hearing her words and then looked at each other to confirm whether it was true.
There was no reaction on his face.
They no longer hide their feelings from others and show it without any concealment.
I really don't take Ji Wan, the King of Zhenbei, seriously anymore.
Zhangye and Li Ling below looked at each other, and both saw complete confidence in each other's eyes.
Looking at Ji Wan's pale face, it was clear that he would not live long.
What clarification is this? Is it about clarifying when he will die? Or to whom he will pass his throne to after his death?
What? Was it for the princess of Ningxi Kingdom? His own biological mother?
Zhangye was secretly sarcastic in his heart, but he didn't look respectful on the surface.
Li Ling had the same idea in his mind, but his expression was not as obvious as Zhangye's. Instead, he looked relaxed and spoke with a sense of control.
"We were all promoted by His Highness, so naturally we cannot bear to hear that His Highness is injured."
Ji Wan's face was pale. He lowered his head and smiled without saying anything. It was obvious that he was forcing himself to hold on.
"Yes, the banquet His Highness held today is just right. It allows us to put our minds at ease and develop in Fanzhou with greater peace of mind in the future."
"Yes, Your Highness. If you are unwell, it doesn't matter to us even if we know about it. After all, if it weren't for your drastic reforms in the city, how could the entire Fanzhou be in such a state?"
Looking at the young men from the noble families talking freely below, Ji Wan covered his mouth and coughed softly, pretending to be weak. "Please rest assured, my health has been checked by the doctor, and I will be well in two or three days."
Ji Wan pretended to be exhausted and leaned on the table to relax for a while. "Come, I greet you all. Fanzhou and Qingshizhou are fortunate to have you here."
Ji Wan took the initiative to start the greetings. The people below were all smart people. They pretended to be harmonious and exchanged polite words and flattery one after another.
Zhangye was the first to lose his ability to conceal his contempt and drank a few glasses of wine.
Taking advantage of his drunkenness, he slammed the wine glass on the table, then stood up abruptly and poured all the wine on the table in front of him onto the ground.
"I wonder how Your Highness plans to build Pincheng? I wonder if there's room for my Zhang family in the city's shops?"
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