Chapter 391 It Can’t Be His Royal Highness Prince Xuan
"What do you mean by killing three birds with one stone?" Song Yuqiu was very smart and asked immediately when he didn't understand.
It was this thirst for knowledge that enabled her to acquire excellent medical skills at a young age.
Xie Zhuoning said: "This first eagle is Commander Sun."
Commander Sun is He Wenjun's right-hand man, and it is said that he is also a relative of He Wenjun, so he is very useful.
Otherwise, He Wenjun would not have given him the important task of getting money from the Green Forest Alliance.
Once this person is removed, He Wenjun will not be able to cultivate another trusted person to replace him in the short term, which will constrain him to some extent.
"This second eagle, Xiao Jinxuan, is forcing the Green Forest Alliance to oppose the Xichuan Army."
Just as Song Yuqiu said, killing Commander Sun would mean that the Green Forest Alliance had broken off relations with the military.
The opposition between the two sides is beneficial to them.
Otherwise, the Xichuan Army already has so many men, and if they join forces with the Green Forest Alliance, this force will be enough to threaten and shake the Daye Empire.
"This third sculpture invites you to enter the jar."
Xiao Jinxuan asked the second in command to take Commander Sun's head to find He Wenjun in order to tell him that he was not afraid of them and that he came to the Green Forest Alliance only to seek money. If anyone blocked his way, no one would be able to survive.
It is threatening.
In addition, Xiao Jinxuan withheld all taxes and asked He Wenjun to go up the mountain in person to negotiate.
If he still wants to get the tax money, he dare not not come.
Song Yuqiu was shocked and asked, "But if that's the case, aren't you afraid that He Wenjun will get angry and lead the Xichuan Army to destroy the Green Forest Alliance?"
The Green Forest Alliance has been able to live in peace for so many years because they have regularly contributed large amounts of taxes as protection fees and sent some bandits to the Xichuan Army to increase their performance.
But now not only did they kill the messenger, they were also unwilling to give money. Doesn't that mean they are going to break off relations?
How could the Xichuan Army allow them to roam around in their own territory?
Anyway, the imperial court had every right to suppress the bandits, and could even exchange them for food and military merit.
After destroying them, at worst we can support a Blue Forest Alliance, Purple Forest Alliance or something like that. Anyway, there aren't many other things in Xichuan except for many bandits.
In this way, can't we return to the previous situation?
Xie Zhuoning nodded. "Very good analysis."
"Am I right?" Song Yuqiu stood up happily with an incredible expression on her face.
They always said that she didn't understand these conspiracies and didn't know how treacherous people were.
That's because she didn't think seriously!
She said she could memorize tens of thousands of medicinal herbs in just three days. Her master even praised her as a genius.
How could she be so naive?
Just when she was feeling proud, she heard her sister Zhuo Ning say, "But don't analyze it next time."
Song Yuqiu was a little disappointed.
That's what she said. If she is right, doesn't that mean that His Royal Highness Prince Xuan only does things based on his momentary impulse?
Then Sister Zhuoning couldn't possibly say that he killed three birds with one stone!
Seeing that she was quite frustrated, Xie Zhuoning changed his tone and said, "But you are brave enough to think, which is also worthy of praise."
Song Yuqiu: “…”
After thinking for a long time, I still found out that I was wrong. It is better not to comfort me at all.
Xie Zhuoning explained to her, "He Wenjun doesn't dare to attack the Green Forest Alliance."
In fact, it is hard to say in previous years, because the Xichuan Army needs an obedient puppet. If you are not obedient, then naturally, as Song Yuqiu said, you have to be replaced.
However, the political situation has been turbulent this year, and Prince Yong has suffered several setbacks in the capital. Now he has been suppressed again and again and has reached the brink of bottoming out and rebounding.
In addition, the Xichuan Army suddenly increased its tax rate this year. It is possible that they are collecting money and raising food supplies in preparation for a rebellion.
Under these circumstances, attacking the Green Forest Alliance was extremely unwise.
"We saw it when we came here. This Green Forest Alliance has poisonous miasma as a barrier, a sky wall as a partition, tens of thousands of bandits gathered there, and there is also a secret escape passage."
"Even though the Xichuan army is stronger and has more powerful horses than the Green Forest Alliance, it will inevitably pay a huge price to wipe out the bandits in the mountains."
The sacrifices made, the weapons and food consumed, and the time wasted.
These are the things that Prince Yong urgently needs now.
If he really launched an anti-bandit offensive in a fit of rage, Prince Yong and Duke Zheng would probably be the first to not forgive him.
"So not only will he not attack the Green Forest Alliance, but he will also come here in person to discuss the profit-sharing with Xiao Jinxuan in order to get the tax money collected by the Green Forest Alliance this year."
After all, getting fewer points is better than getting no points at all.
After listening to this, Song Yuqiu had only one thought, "I should focus on studying medicine."
She only thought about the first floor, while they had already thought about the fifth floor.
Although Xie Zhuoning was angry with Xiao Jinxuan, he still planned to go find him because he had more important business to attend to.
Unexpectedly, before I even stood up, I heard Xiao Jinxuan's voice, "I need you, help me."
Things developed just as Xie Zhuoning had expected.
Soon, He Wenjun sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that he would visit in person.
At the same time, news came from Ling Feng that the Xichuan Army had set out in full force and was heading straight for the Green Forest Alliance.
The three bosses and their subordinates were in a panic, fearing that a war would break out at any moment.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Jinxuan asked them to send someone down to block the entrance, "No other subordinates are allowed to go up the mountain, only He Wenjun is allowed to go up the mountain."
Several big bosses felt that he was not just going too far, he was literally shitting on their heads.
He made such an excessive request, is it possible that the Xichuan Army would agree to it?
As expected, once this news reached the army in Xichuan, everyone was furious.
"The Green Forest Alliance has gone too far!"
"They must have other plans. Commander Sun is already dead. General, you must not put yourself in danger!"
"General, please give the order quickly. My sword is thirsty!"
Unexpectedly, He Wenjun raised his hand to stop the crowd from shouting.
"Since they want to see me, why not I go and see them? I may be insignificant, but my Xichuan Army is no pushover."
"All officers, listen up! If I don't come down the mountain at twilight hour, lead your troops and attack the Green Forest Alliance immediately. Don't make any mistakes!"
"yes!"
All the generals clasped their fists and accepted the order.
He Wenjun was led up the mountain.
He was dressed in armor, had dark skin, and a full beard. He exuded a dignified and murderous aura, and he walked out with the aura of a group of people.
He has the ability to become a military commander, and he also has the courage to go into a bandit's lair alone. These two points alone are enough to show that he is not an ordinary person.
After reaching the top of the mountain, the guide did not take him to Zhongyi Hall, but instead led him in a winding path to the back mountain.
There is a pond in the back mountain, and a man is sitting beside the pond, fishing.
He was wearing a mask, so his facial features could not be clearly seen. All that could be seen was his straight back, which looked like a sharp sword, vaguely intimidating.
He Wenjun had only seen this kind of momentum in one person.
That is the current Prince Xuan.
However, ever since His Royal Highness Prince Xuan married the deceased eldest daughter of the Xie family, he has become extremely decadent and was ordered by the Emperor to be kept under house arrest.
Moreover, if he was really His Royal Highness Prince Xuan, why would he come to take the money from the greedy bandits? Everyone knows that His Royal Highness Prince Xuan is the most unyielding.
He Wenjun suppressed his ridiculous thoughts and took a step forward. "You are here to discuss the tax-bank split with me?"