Chapter 547 Wei Changtian’s real purpose for going to Huailing
The next day, the fifth day of the eleventh month of the first year of Taichu.
Shuzhou City, Weiyang Palace.
After the morning court session, You Wenzong was left alone by Ning Yuke to renegotiate Shu's "Eastern Expedition" strategy for the next period of time.
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"Your Majesty, now that Ning Wenjun has ascended the throne, it is not appropriate to attack Cangzhou anymore."
You Wenzong sat across from Ning Yuke and said seriously, "My lord, you will discuss the division of territories with Ning Wenjun in detail in the future. In my opinion, the twelve southern states will belong to Shu sooner or later, so it is better to seize the time to train new soldiers and recuperate."
"Well, what You Xiang said makes sense."
Nodding, Ning Yuke said in a cold voice: "In this case, let's not continue the Eastern Expedition for now. This can be considered as giving Ning Wenjun some face."
"However, Ning Yongnian still has tens of thousands of troops stationed in Anzhou. We may be able to send troops to annihilate them."
“This matter.”
Looking at Ning Yuke's serious expression, You Wenzon hesitated.
As the former said, the imperial army that had failed in its previous expedition against Shuzhou still had 60,000 remnants stationed in Anzhou in the north, facing Guanghan County from a distance.
This troop had been staying in Anzhou since the end of the Battle of Shuzhou. It was estimated that Ning Yongnian wanted to use it as the vanguard for the second "suppression of rebellion".
Of course, with the huge changes in the government now, Ning Yongnian’s top priority right now is definitely to take back the throne first.
Therefore, these 60,000 people are unlikely to stay in Anzhou for too long and will probably be transferred away soon to deal with Ning Wenjun.
The infighting between Ning Yongnian and Ning Wenjun should have been something that Shu Kingdom should have welcomed.
At this time, Ning Yuke proposed to take the initiative to send troops to annihilate these 60,000 people. "Your Majesty, do you know what the young master is going to do next?"
Frowning slightly, You Wenzong asked softly, "Sir, don't you want to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight?"
"I don't know."
She shook her head, and the intricate and luxurious hair accessories swayed slightly.
Ning Yuke paused, then replied calmly: "But as long as they are Ning Yongnian's soldiers, it is always right to kill them."
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As long as they are Ning Yongnian's soldiers, it is always right to kill them.
You Wenzong was stunned when he heard this, but did not refute anything.
Although no matter how you look at it, this is a decision that is tinged with "personal hatred", it does make sense from another perspective.
Anyway, these 60,000 people will either be used to deal with the Kingdom of Shu or to deal with Ning Wenjun.
The latter is currently in an alliance with the Wei family, so it is not impossible for him to lend a hand.
"Your Majesty has the final say on this matter, and I will just follow your orders."
You Wenzong bowed and responded, then said something else and then took his leave and left the hall.
Ning Yuke was still sitting behind the large desk, recalling what Wei Changtian had said to her before he went to Huailing.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen to me."
"It's Ning Yongnian who should be in trouble."
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It is obvious that the "accident" that Wei Changtian referred to was not "losing the throne", otherwise he would not have to go to Huailing at all, and he could still do all this by staying in Shuzhou.
So, did the master want to kill Ning Yongnian? But how could he do that? Ning Yuke pursed her lips and did not continue to ponder. Instead, she thought of the last two things Wei Changtian had asked her to do.
"After I leave, the government will be in chaos soon. When that happens, remember to immediately dispatch troops to wipe out the 60,000 remaining imperial soldiers in Anzhou."
"Now Shu still has nearly 100,000 Dali reinforcements, so it shouldn't be difficult to do."
"Remember, don't rush to withdraw your troops after you've done this. Let Liang Zhen lead his troops north to Yuanzhou and wait for my order there."
Lead troops to Yuanzhou.
What exactly is the master going to do? Could it be... Ning Yuke suddenly had a guess in her mind, and her eyes were cast at the same time towards Liang Zhen who was walking hurriedly outside the hall, and the half-moon of the rising sun behind him.
The red sun is rising slowly from the east through the thick morning mist.
At the time of Si, the general account is prosperous and prosperous.
Inside the small accounting office, Xu Qingwan was discussing the next grain distribution with Wei Yanyu.
In order to help Ning Wenjun quickly win the hearts of the people, Ying Fengsheng naturally had to lower the price of grain to highlight the new emperor's ability to govern the country.
However, the distribution of grain this time must not be "indiscriminate", but must be "precise governance."
To put it simply, the provincial governments that recognized Ning Wenjun's accession to the throne had to lower grain prices, while the provincial governments that did not recognize him not only could not lower prices, but instead had to drive up grain prices even higher.
Yingfengsheng had previously stockpiled massive amounts of grain regardless of cost, so it was not difficult for it to manipulate grain prices in various places.
The real difficulty lies in how to distinguish whether the states are "enemies or friends".
"Madam Wei, do you have any good ideas for this matter?"
Rubbing her forehead in distress, Xu Qingwan muttered softly, "My husband sent me a letter only asking me to do this, but he didn't tell me how to do it."
"I'm worried that something might go wrong and ruin his plans."
"You are really a good daughter-in-law of the Wei family."
Wei Yanyu covered her mouth and smiled, and said sarcastically: "Wei Changtian is lucky to marry you."
"Husband, Madam, please don't make fun of me."
Comrade Xiao Xu lowered his head and a blush appeared on his face.
However, she also knew that since Wei Yanyu was joking at this time, he must have an idea.
"Ma'am, do you have an idea?"
"A way? What if I say there is no way?"
Wei Yanyu pretended to be serious and shook his head: "Of the thirty-six states of Daning, how do I know which ones belong to Ning Wenjun and which ones belong to Ning Yongnian?"
"ah?"
Xu Qingwan was stunned when she heard this, and suddenly became anxious: "Then, what should we do?"
“Puff~”
Seeing Xu Qingwan's anxious look, Wei Yanyu couldn't help but laugh out loud again.
In the puzzled eyes of the former, she finally stopped laughing and stopped teasing Comrade Xiao Xu. Instead, she slowly pointed out: "Think carefully, why did Wei Changtian ask you to lower the grain price?"
"Of course it's to help Ning Wenjun win the hearts of the people." Xu Qingwan answered quickly.
"Um."
Wei Yanyu nodded and asked, "Then what is the purpose of winning over the people's hearts?"
"Is it so that the people can accept Ning Wenjun as the new emperor?"
Xu Qingwan seemed to understand a little: "Madam Wei, do you mean that my husband actually wants to use the grain price issue to force the various prefectures to express their opinions?"
"That's what I mean."
Nodding with a smile, Wei Yanyu looked at Comrade Xiao Xu with eyes that resembled a loving mother: "To be more precise, Wei Changtian actually wants to use public opinion to force the government offices of various states to express their stance."
"For most of the state governments nowadays, they are definitely unwilling to say whether they will stand on the side of Ning Wenjun or Ning Yongnian. They all want to wait and see what happens next."
"And if we spread the word at this time, telling the people everywhere that as long as their prefectures are willing to support Ning Wenjun's ascension to the throne, we will release grain. What do you think the people will do?"
"Will they petition the government?"
Xu Qingwan's eyes widened: "This way, all states will stand on Ning Wenjun's side!"
"Yes, after all, public opinion cannot be violated."
Wei Yanyu nodded slightly without commenting: "Even if not all of them, those wavering states will definitely compromise."
“And this may be the real purpose of Wei Changtian when he first established Yingfengsheng.”
“The real purpose of establishing Yingfengsheng.”
Comrade Xiao Xu opened his mouth in surprise, as if he was frightened by Wei Changtian's "foresight".
Could it be that my husband had been preparing to support Ning Wenjun to take the throne a few months ago? How amazing! "Madam Wei, why do you think my husband wants to go to Huailing?"
Suddenly, Xu Qingwan asked, "If he just wanted to help Ning Wenjun usurp the throne, he wouldn't have to go to Huailing."
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“It’s natural.”
After a moment of hesitation, Wei Yanyu's expression suddenly became a little complicated.
She looked at Xu Qingwan, who looked puzzled, and after hesitating for a while, she said truthfully:
"Miss Xu, do you know that if Ning Wenjun wants to ascend the throne smoothly, it is not enough to have the approval of court officials, the prefectures, and the people. At least one more thing must be met."
"That means Ning Yongnian can't come back too early."
"And if I'm not mistaken, Wei Changtian went to Huailing this time for this matter."
(End of this chapter)
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