Chapter 581: Sending Huang Yu to suppress the bandits alone!
Because of Shen Lanxi's ruthless actions, no one in the Shen family ever mentioned adoption again.
Because of this deterrent, the third wife dared not utter a single word about letting Shen Yuanhao remarry.
After getting drunk, Shen Yuanhao felt ashamed to face his family, so he left a letter and secretly returned to his post.
When the news of Zhou Ruyuan's grand appointment reached Zhou Xinrou's ears, she came up with another plan.
Soon, Shen Lanxi received a letter from her family recommending Huang Yu, instructing her to cultivate Huang Yu into a trusted confidante.
"Your Majesty, before and after Huang Yu won the martial arts examination and before and after taking office as the Imperial Guard, he did make friends with many high-ranking officials and their families in the capital. Recently, for some reason, he has become more restrained. Occasionally, he will only invite his colleagues to have tea. Most of the time, they will just have a few cups of tea at a tea stall and then part ways."
"Could it be that she noticed?"
The secret guards never understood why His Majesty had them monitor this person. Was it because His Majesty wanted to give him an important position, or because there was something suspicious about him?
"In the past month, she has contacted a total of 360 people, of which 225 are people she knows in Beijing, and the rest are prisoners or family members of suspects she encountered during the investigation."
Shen Lanxi listened quietly.
"Currently, we have not seen her contact with any suspicious persons. We have also secretly investigated those who have been in contact with her, and there are no problems."
Shen Lanxi: "What is her prestige within the Imperial Guard?"
The bodyguard said, "His prestige is extremely high!"
"What do you think is the reason for her high prestige?"
The guard speculated, "Perhaps it's because she won the martial arts championship despite being a woman."
"Wrong, this person is good at making friends!" Shen Lanxi corrected.
The secret guards were not strategists, but to be able to think of these things already made them among the best of the secret guards.
Shen Lanxi: "Keep an eye on her."
Bodyguard: "Should we still be strict?"
"right!"
Although it took a lot of manpower and resources, this is exactly what she has in abundance right now.
When the Shen family sent their second letter, Shen Lanxi assigned Huang Yu a task.
"News has come from the Pan Yunshan area today. It is a remote and sparsely populated place, which has led to the rise of bandits. Mother recommended you to me. Go and wipe out the bandits. When you return, you will be the Deputy Commander of the Capital Guard!"
Huang Yu said excitedly, "Your subject accepts the imperial decree and expresses his gratitude!"
The time has finally come for me to show my skills. In times of peace and prosperity, it is too difficult to make contributions.
There's a saying that goes, "To forge iron, one must be strong oneself." Although she has made many connections, they are all superficial.
Only when she is in a high position and holds power can those connections provide her with strength.
If she continues as she is now, merely a lowly henchman in the Imperial Guard, her connections will inevitably grow cold over time.
“Pan Yunshan is located on the periphery of our Great Kingdom, a place where we meet with foreign tribes. I plan to build a trade route there so that we can trade with neighboring countries and achieve mutual benefit. If we can eliminate the bandits as soon as possible, it will be a good thing for the country and the people.”
That's a great achievement.
Huang Yu understands!
Without further ado, Huang Yu decided to set off quickly.
But~
Has Shen Lanxi forgotten something?
"Your Majesty, how many troops should I take with me?"
It would be best to hand over the city guard battalion to her. The city guard battalion was personally trained by Wei Dongzhu, and many people would likely resent Shen Lanxi for turning her back on them and sending Wei Dongzhu to the Northwest.
"Soldiers and horses?" Shen Lanxi chuckled softly.
"All the troops in the capital have now been concentrated in Tianjin. The rest are guards protecting the imperial city and my personal guards. How many troops do you want from me?"
Huang Yu quickly lowered her head.
Shen Lanxi actually wanted to leave her without a single soldier and let her go alone to wipe out the bandits.
Was she trying to send her to her death?
"How about I hand over all these Imperial Guards protecting the capital to you?" Shen Lanxi said.
Huang Yu immediately said, "Your Majesty, no need!"
"I, alone, am capable of wiping out Pan Yunshan's bandits."
Shen Lanxi said calmly, "Huang Yu, are you just talking big?"
"Your subject dares not. I can act alone without attracting attention."
"My plan is this: first, we will scout out the route, find out where the bandits' stronghold is, and determine how many of them there are, and then we will defeat them one by one."
Shen Lanxi did it on purpose. If she insisted on having troops, she would definitely be accused of disregarding the emperor's safety.
Why is she targeting her like this?
"That's fine. If you single-handedly defeat the bandits and appeal to Pan Yunshan, I will appoint you as the Deputy Commander of the Capital Guard. Surely no one will dare to object!"
Huang Yu's eyes flickered slightly.
“My mother has sent messages to me several times before, asking me to promote you.”
"It's not that I'm unwilling, but that I can't!"
"When I promoted these blood relatives of the Shen family, I still had to make them achieve meritorious service to shut up the court officials. Let alone you, my mother's goddaughter, wouldn't you agree?"
Huang Yu understood.
Shen Lanxi was targeting her.
However, this is also an opportunity.
If she could appeal to Pan Yunshan, she could not only silence the court officials, but also silence Shen Lanxi.
She must have been angered by her mother's repeated urging and overstepping of authority. She must give Zhou Xinrou a good talking-to when she gets back.
Don't always disrupt her plans on your own initiative.
"You may leave now. If the number of bandits is too large, you can request reinforcements from the surrounding garrisons!"
Huang Yu: "Yes!"
Asking for help is out of the question; if we do, the credit will be shared.
She wants to claim all the credit for this all by herself!
...
A letter has arrived from Tianjin.
Shen Lanxi replied after reading it.
"It's a pity that I won't be able to witness such a spectacular arena!"
Che Mingyuan started bringing Zhou Ruyuan's family out to negotiate with Zhou Ruyuan again.
What will Zhou Ruyuan choose?
Blood relatives, or power?
Soon after, the Tianjin Daily reported on this exciting match.
"It's one thing for Zhou Ruyuan to disown women and children, but he even disdains his own mother's belongings. He's utterly disobedient and unfilial!"
Shen Lanxi never expected that Che Mingyuan would bring out Consort Shu's memorial tablet.
"Strategist Che, you are truly a talent!"
Wu Yanzhi: "Your Majesty, this old minister believes that a separate bulletin should be drawn from the regular bulletins to specifically report on the romantic affair between the successor of the thatched cottage and Zhou Qiwu and her daughter!"
Discussions arose in the imperial court.
Shen Lanxi glanced at Wu Yanzhi without showing any emotion. Recently, Wu Yanzhi has been making a lot of small moves behind the scenes. Does he really think she is deaf and blind and doesn't know anything?
What do you all think?
Liu Yan replied: "I think it's feasible. The revenue from last year's quick report was equivalent to the agricultural tax for the first quarter of previous years. However, I think this quick report can only be used temporarily, and should be stopped after the traitors are executed."
"Grand Tutor, what do you think?"
After careful consideration, Mei Nanhua said, "I think Minister Liu is absolutely right. The Great Zhou Dynasty does not need too many voices."
The news bulletins are mostly filled with positive and uplifting messages that benefit the country and its people; the Great Zhou Dynasty only needs this kind of voice.
Shen Lanxi: "Then grant permission. Prime Minister Wu shall be in full charge of this matter!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
