Chapter 242 Playing So Big
While waiting for her father to come back, Xue Xu talked to her about the situation in Longcheng.
Things in Longcheng were basically back on track, and when he left, he handed the responsibility over to Xiao Kun.
Lu Songli knew Xiao Kun, a calm person who had always been with Qin Sheng. He was also one of the most prominent people in the reconnaissance team.
Since Xue Xu was willing to entrust that business to him and let him be responsible for it, Lu Songli was relatively relieved about it.
At this time, a voice sounded outside, "He's back! Master Lu is back!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Songli immediately stood up to greet him. Qin Sheng followed with great tact, and the others also stood up.
Lu Songli supported his arm and came to the main seat, "Dad, you have worked hard and must be tired. Please sit down."
Qin Sheng immediately brought him tea, "Father-in-law, please drink some water."
Lu Desheng glanced at him and was quite considerate.
Lu Songli also gave him a look of approval.
Lu Desheng took the cup and drank a full glass of water. It really exhausted his old bones.
"Dad, is the handover completed?" Lu Songli calculated the time and found that it was quite fast.
"The handover is complete and everything went smoothly."
Lu Desheng happily took out the seal and two appointment letters. From that moment on, he was the magistrate of Houcheng County.
Lu Desheng couldn't hide his pride. It was not easy to get the position of Houcheng County Magistrate.
Qin Heng and others all felt his deep love for his daughter. For the sake of his daughter, he sent her from outside Chang'an City to this border where no chickens lay eggs and no birds shit.
Lu Songli picked up the two appointment letters, took a look at them, and handed one of them to Xue Xu.
Xue Xu took it and lowered his eyes to see the appointment letter. It said that Xue Xu (Xue Guangxian) was appointed as the chief clerk of Houcheng County Yamen...
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He had worked for the Chen family for more than ten years, but Chen Jiaye had never thought of seeking an official position for him. He had only been working for the Sixth Young Master's wife for a short time, and he had already been promoted to an official position. Although this was only a subordinate position of an official, it was still an official position, wasn't it?
He immediately stood up and said, "Lord Lu, Sixth Young Master's wife, Crown Prince... the better to go to the grassland, the sooner rather than later. Time is running out, and I, Xue, must set off."
Lu Songli also stood up and said, "We wish Mr. Xue all the best and success in everything he does."
Qin Heng called out, "Zhou Da, pick a few people to escort Mr. Xue across the grassland."
Lu Songli raised his hand, "Brother——"
Qin Heng and others looked at her.
"Let Ah Sheng go," Lu Songli explained. "Mr. Xue is deep in enemy territory. This is a very dangerous job. Ah Sheng is skilled, so it would be more reassuring to have him protect Mr. Xue."
The most important thing is that the danger cannot be borne entirely by the people below, but no one from their Qin family came forward and they all stayed in the safe zone.
Qin Sheng's eyes lit up. So in the eyes of his wife, he was so powerful?
Qin Heng thought about it for a moment and then nodded, "A Sheng, then you can take Zhou Da and the others with you."
It wasn't that he didn't want the Qin family to take risks, but they had just arrived at the Houcheng military camp and were not in control of their own situation. But now that Sixth Brother's wife had spoken, he believed that Lord Lu would help solve the problem of Xiaoliu's absence.
Neither the father nor the daughter is a rule-abiding person, so let's do it.
Xue Xu finally nodded to them and then walked out with big strides.
"Wife, then I'm leaving?" Qin Sheng asked in a low voice.
"Go ahead."
Lu Desheng didn't move. What happened during the time he was away?
Lu Songli then explained to him Xue Xu's mission to the grassland.
Finally, she said, "Dad, Mr. Xue is taking a covert approach and playing a supporting role."
Lü Desheng: I understand. He understands this. The troll army he raised in Chang'an used this method. They secretly pushed public opinion and then launched targeted attacks openly. The only difference is that the main battlefield this time was on the grassland.
Lu Songli immediately began to make the subsequent arrangements, "Dad, whether this can be accomplished depends on you."
Lu Desheng said, "My daughter, don't say that. I'm feeling a lot of pressure. Don't forget, I'm only the magistrate of Houcheng County. Liaodong Commandery has a governor, and above that, Liaodong Commandery is subordinate to Pingzhou, with a governor above it." He couldn't make the final decision on such a major event as the Xianbei marching south. Furthermore, the imperial court would surely respond, and that wouldn't allow him to make the final decision.
Lu Songli smiled and comforted him, "Dad, you can make the decision on this matter. You are the magistrate of Houcheng County and you also have the responsibility to defend the territory." Since there is responsibility, there should be corresponding power.
You have to know that before her father became the magistrate of Houcheng County, he was the Imperial Censor. What's wrong with having a little more power?
Moreover, if her father wanted to intervene, it was expected that Zheng Xun, the governor of Liaodong County, would not have any objection.
Lu Songli guessed right. Facing the complicated situation in Liaodong, the powerful Xianbei people, and Lu Desheng's forced intervention, Zheng Xun's reaction was like an ostrich.
Just reporting the situation.
For Lu Songli, the key to resolving the crisis lies with her father. It doesn't matter if he's not here now; she must help her father gain the initiative and say in the negotiations. Otherwise, her plan will become uncontrollable.
Lu Desheng: It sounds like it makes some sense.
"Okay, girl, tell me what to do." Lu Desheng said passionately. He would play along with his girl. Anyway, his girl would never hurt him.
Time was of the essence, so Lu Songli didn't hesitate to speak politely. "Dad, first write a letter to Le Guicai, the lieutenant of Liaodong County, in the name of the magistrate of Houcheng County. Tell him that you have something to discuss and invite him to come."
The first step is to mobilize your own people first.
"What if he doesn't come?" He was a county magistrate and he was a county lieutenant.
"He will come. Tell him that without releasing Tuoba Lian, you have a way to calm the situation and prevent this war from happening. He will definitely come."
In fact, if her plan succeeded, she would have to release Tuoba Lian. However, she had to trick him into coming first, no, coax him into coming first.
Let Le Guicai authorize them to use Tuoba Lian first. This is a prerequisite. Otherwise, how can the Xianbei negotiate with them?
Lu Desheng: Does he have this ability?
"My daughter, do you really have a solution?" Don't brag. If it doesn't work out in the end, he will lose face if he fails to start his first initiative as a new official.
"Yes." Lu Songli said affirmatively.
"Okay, I'll write the letter!"
"Father, next, in the name of the Houcheng County Magistrate, send an official letter to the two county magistrates of Wangping and Wuliu counties, inviting them to Houcheng to discuss a plan to repel the enemy."
"They will come. After they arrive, we can negotiate with the Xianbei in the name of Liaodong County or the imperial court." She had already decided on the members of the negotiation group.
Now the two county magistrates were facing such a crisis, wanting to escape but unable to, and were probably as anxious as ants on a hot pot. They wouldn't give up if there was even a sliver of opportunity. Moreover, her father was a well-known figure in Chang'an, so they would want to come and see him.
"My daughter, are we going to play on such a big scale?" Lu Desheng asked. What should I do if I am a little scared?
"Dad, we're not afraid." This wasn't an unsolvable situation. If there really wasn't a solution, she would have already taken everyone and run away.
Lu Desheng thought for a moment and said, "What about the governor of Liaodong County and the governor of Pingzhou?" If negotiations really had to take place, they would not be able to be avoided.
"Don't worry, Zheng Xun. As for the Pingzhou Governor, let's see if we can stop him."
Play big, play big.
"My daughter, take it easy. Don't play so hard. My little body can't handle it." Lu Desheng's voice trembled.
He was in Chang'an City. When the late emperor was alive, he was confident. Now that the late emperor is gone, the golden medal of immunity from death he gave him is still there, so he has the confidence to mess around. Now, with nothing, he is making such a big move right from the start. To be honest, he is a bit of a coward.
"Dad, don't worry. I won't let you, weighing over a hundred pounds, end up in Houcheng. Houcheng is not worthy of you." Lu Songli comforted him.
The Qin brothers: I’ve learned a lot. It turns out that Lord Lu, who is feared by ministers in Chang’an City, is like this in front of his daughter.
But my sixth brother's wife has really gone too far. She's trying to seize power, deceive her superiors and subordinates, and she's doing it all.
Her boldness and courage are truly amazing.
"Sixth brother's wife, if you need us, just tell us. We also have Ma Jin and others at your disposal."
"Okay." She won't be polite.
For Lu Songli, this opportunity only comes once, and it is too rare. After passing this level, Houcheng will be theirs.
As for what will happen if the imperial court finds out about this?
If she fails, her father will be a coward. Her father has already been exiled, and if Houcheng fails, the new emperor Song Mo will not give her father another chance. If she succeeds, she can make her father a national hero! Even the court will have to pinch their noses to reward her father!
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