Chapter 106
The desperate Liu Buqi
"Li Huaigu, you said we're facing a formidable enemy. If Youzhou continues to be plagued by internal strife and discord, can we win the next defensive battle? Can we still support the expeditionary force?"
Liu Buqi's patient explanation made Li Huaigu sigh. His wife's words actually revealed that she would inevitably sacrifice her own interests!
"Let's discuss it today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow. If we're still haggling when the enemy army approaches, won't we be courting death?"
"Furthermore, even if we win, won't those officials be suspicious and afraid of retribution later? Will they still be able to do their jobs seriously? But with so many officials, can we just replace them now?"
"So, for the sake of Youzhou's overall interests, when you leave, inform the officials who are prepared to support me that tomorrow's announcement will be enough. No matter how the situation changes, they must continue to do their job well."
After a pause and careful consideration of his words, Liu Buqi said seriously, "Tell them that as long as Youzhou is stable, the Prince of Yan will be stable. Maintaining the status quo is the greatest support for the prince and me!"
Li Huaigu nodded silently, and Liu Buqi asked again: "Li Huaigu, let me ask you, has this so-called ritual dispute spread among the common people?"
"Madam, this dispute is currently limited to a small group of scholars, and the scale is not large. Although I reported this situation, I did not expect someone to suddenly attack during the meeting! It is truly unreasonable!"
Liu Buqi did not dwell on this issue any further. He just said, "Things have come to this point, there is no point in thinking too much," and then assigned the task to Li Huaigu.
"Li Huaigu, I now appoint you as the Deputy Envoy for Rumors, with full authority to dispatch the Rumor Officers within Yanjing City. After you leave the palace, take my token and go to a restaurant in the south of the city and find a waiter named Sun Er."
"He's a secret guard within the Fengwen Envoy. Once you two have made contact, order him to mobilize the storytellers and secret guards from Youzhou. Put them on a state of combat readiness and await my next instructions!"
"Once you've completed these tasks, enter a state of silence. No matter how the situation changes, you don't need to take any action. Everything can proceed as usual. I'll have Gongsun Wuhui convey the next steps directly to you!"
"Remember, you have a single line of communication with Wu Hui. Any instructions from anyone other than her regarding me will be considered false information!"
Li Huaigu accepted the order with great excitement. His wife seemed to take his order lightly and did not entrust him with such an important task as that given to Brother Zhang.
But it already involves the core secrets of Youzhou. This full trust is enough for me to devote myself to it and live up to the trust!
When only Gongsun Wuhui and Liu Feiyan were left in the room, Liu Buqi no longer had the calmness to command. The situation this time was more dangerous than any previous time!
Our side was completely in a passive state, that is, no one was available, and it was difficult to control the situation in Yanjing. There was no external strong support to be able to move around and plan a way out!
After tomorrow's meeting, the enemy's repeated attacks will inevitably follow. Fortunately, we have taken advantage of the last window of opportunity to block the north-south routes of Youzhou in advance and ensure the food and grass for the expeditionary army.
In the closed-door Youzhou, even if the entire official system is in chaos, it will not affect the people and Yue Lingxi too much. As long as the 300,000 troops return, the situation in Youzhou will not change!
But for the next period of time, the development of internal affairs in Youzhou can only be left to fate!
Whoever came up with this plan to attack Youzhou's weakness was so accurate! The direction of attack was chosen with such precision that it forced them into a situation where they had no other options.
He squinted his eyes wearily, propping his head up with his hands. "Wu Hui, I'll give you two handwritten letters. If... I... can't manage the affairs! You can arrange all matters according to the instructions in the handwritten letters."
I had left a letter for Yue Lingxi before. Giving birth in this era is no less than going through the gates of hell. A simple umbilical cord wrapped around the neck may result in two deaths.
He is not around, and if something really happens to me, there are some things I still need to explain.
Now he had to explain his next arrangements clearly to Gongsun Wuhui. He might be bedridden at any time, and she was probably the only one around him who could leave the house at any time under any circumstances!
Liu Feiyan, who had been silent on the side, was actually looking at his sister with admiration!
Ever since he was brought back to Youzhou, everyone around him treated him with respect and took extra care of him. It wasn't because his sister was the wife of the King of Yan, but because...
Because she is the Youzhou Fox Spirit! In Youzhou, a single word can decide everything. Except for one person, millions of people respect her!
This was completely different from the somewhat timid sister in his memory! Of course, she was still as kind to him as ever!
Although she seemed to be a little slack in her work these days, she encountered an unexpected incident today and knew that she had fallen into danger. However, she started to make plans and arrangements in just an hour or so. No wonder she was called the Fox Spirit!
A sleeping phoenix chick is still a phoenix! How can it be compared to a sparrow? I work hard to improve myself, so as not to embarrass my sister and be called a useless person who relies on my sister's power!
"Sister, what do you need me to do?"
Liu Buqi opened his eyes and looked at the strong young man in front of him who was eager to try, his eyes full of smiles.
"Liu Feiyan, listen to my orders. I want you to leave the house immediately and go to Lu Xin's house to escort the midwife arranged by Jiang back to the house."
Liu Feiyan originally thought that there was something important to be assigned, but he didn't expect it to be just a simple pick-up. There was a hint of reluctance on his face.
Gongsun Wuhui, standing by, smiled and said, "Young Master, you must take good care of the midwife yourself. This is the most important task right now, as our lives are at stake. We don't know what big things will happen next!"
"With so many things happening both inside and outside the mansion, we are the only two left to protect Madam! Although Liu Feiyan is young at heart, he understands the seriousness of the situation. He said nothing more and hurried over to fetch the midwife and be on standby at all times!
After working hard for half a day, Liu Buqi was exhausted both physically and mentally. With the support of Gongsun Wuhui, he returned to the back house to rest!
At night, Liu Feiyan brought the midwife and piles of food back to the courtyard, and Lu Xin's wife Jiang also came with them!
"Aunt, why did you come here too?" Liu Buqi asked in confusion.
Jiang gave a reassuring smile, "Silly child, childbirth is a woman's top priority. How can she not have the support of her elders?"
Liu Buqi suddenly realized what was going on and quickly took Jiang's hand, revealing a grateful expression. "Alas, life is unpredictable. With my aunt here, I'm naturally relieved!"
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