"By the way, Your Majesty, speaking of this, there is indeed one thing I have not told Your Majesty."
Liang Jing asked curiously, "What? I'd like to hear it."
"Your Majesty, I suspect that the internal strife within our Great Zhou, the dislike among the ministers, and the rebellion of Marquis Wenxin were all deliberately instigated by someone behind the scenes, or perhaps they were trying to manipulate the overall situation."
"Ye Jiajia told me that when General Xiao He was assassinated, the blame was put on the general. This incident was not done by Marquis Wenxin."
"He has always been wondering who is helping him behind the scenes."
"What!"
Liang Jing was so shocked that his eyes widened. This was really unexpected. How could this be possible?
If this wasn't done by Marquis Wenxin, who else could it be? Looking across the entire world, there are probably only a few people who could do it.
"Is this true?"
"I have to ask carefully."
"Your Majesty, it is true."
"Then who do you think it is? Who is helping behind the scenes, or deliberately stirring up trouble within our Great Zhou?"
Lu Yun frowned and thought for a moment, then quickly explained, "Your Majesty, the following is just my speculation. Your Majesty, please don't take it seriously. I'm just saying it casually."
"Go ahead."
Lu Yun walked forward with a confident look and sat next to Liang Jing. "Your Majesty, our Great Zhou is a vassal state under the Han Empire."
"The Han Empire has many vassal states, and these vassal states are actually a threat to the Han Empire."
"Your Majesty, think carefully. If even Your Majesty wants to strengthen the centralization of power and put power in your own hands, then the Han Dynasty must want the same."
"So, Your Majesty, if the Han Dynasty wants to strengthen its centralization and take away the power and land of your vassal states, what do they want to do?"
Liang Jing shook his head and asked dazedly, "What do you mean? I still don't quite understand."
"The natural solution is to let the vassal states engage in internal strife and infighting. This will weaken their own strength. Then, if the Han Empire wants to send troops and take action, it will be easy."
Liang Jing suddenly understood when she heard this. She had never thought about these things before. After Xiao Yunzi's guidance, she immediately figured out one of the truths. Xiao Yunzi is really amazing!
But I have to say that Xiao Yunzi has thought this matter through very thoroughly.
Even if the emperor himself wanted to, he probably wouldn't think about this matter so clearly.
"Your Majesty, do you think my analysis is correct?"
"Plus, when I was investigating the assassination of General Xiao He, that woman died instantly! This is very wrong."
Liang Jing suddenly realized and was quite surprised, "I didn't expect that the Han Empire would want to do this to my Great Zhou."
"But, our Great Zhou pays tribute and taxes to the Han Dynasty every year, so there is no need for them to do this."
Lu Yun explained, "Your Majesty, human greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant. Any powerful empire does not want its vassal states to become too powerful and replace it."
"Besides, the reason why the Han Empire divided up vassal states was simply because their foundation was unstable, and they could only rely on this method to maintain the stability of the empire."
"But times have changed. The Han Empire is now very powerful, and they no longer have to worry about rebellions among their vassal states."
"The best solution is to let the vassal states fight among themselves."
Liang Jing nodded thoughtfully, "Then it seems that I have to take precautions against this matter."
"Otherwise, we will really fall into the trap of the big man."
…
The next day.
The news that the emperor was assassinated in the palace last night spread throughout the harem and the court.
In the court, all the ministers were wondering whether His Majesty would talk about this matter during the morning court session and whether he would hunt down the murderer.
Soon, Liang Jing arrived at the main hall. She sat on the dragon throne with a domineering look and shouted to the ministers present, "Everyone, do you have anything to say today?"
"Your Majesty, we heard that you were attacked by an assassin last night. We believe your health is not good and you may have been frightened."
"I wonder, Your Majesty, who is the assassin?"
Liang Jing immediately flew into a rage and loudly questioned his ministers, "Are you asking me?"
"How do I know who this assassin is?"
"None of you share my worries, but instead you're here questioning me."
At this time, Lu Yun stepped forward, hummed softly to the ministers, waved the whisk in his hand, and explained: "Last night, I accompanied His Majesty."
"The assassin was wearing a fox mask on his face."
"I've heard that stories about fox spirits and fairies are circulating throughout the capital lately. I'm sure you all know that there are no fox spirits and fairies in this world."
"And this fox fairy actually came to the Imperial Palace last night and tried to assassinate His Majesty. She's obviously a traitor!"
"How can she be called a fairy? She is clearly a martial arts master, pretending to be a fairy, and wants to attack Your Majesty. Who is behind this?
Why would you murder loyal and honest people and commit suicide, Your Majesty?"
"Have you ever figured out why this witch only attacks ministers in the court and not other civilians?"
Left Prime Minister Yang Zhong quickly explained, "Your Majesty, this matter is of no small importance, Your Majesty!"
"I think we must find out the identity of this murderer and this evil woman as soon as possible, otherwise we ministers and the people of the world will be in a state of panic."
"Now, I have offended His Majesty. I will definitely punish you severely."
Liang Jing shouted angrily, "Every one of you said you wanted severe punishment!"
"Okay, then I'd like to ask everyone, is there anyone willing to step forward and help me find out the identity of this fox demon and uncover all the secrets of this assassin's identity?"
For a moment, all the ministers present were dumbfounded, because they knew very well in their hearts.
The identity of this fox demon came and went without a trace, leaving no clue at all.
It would be extremely difficult, even impossible, to investigate this, so anyone willing to take over would be a sucker.
Unless you are a fool, no one would dare to stand up, unless Your Majesty personally points the finger at them.
Seeing that everyone had kept their mouths shut, Lu Yun suddenly stood up and shouted to the ministers present.
"Since all the lords are unwilling to share the burden of finding the assassin who came to the palace, Your Majesty."
"Well, I'd like to give it a try. What do you think?"
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