Dynasty Call: Low-key Struggle for Hegemony

When they came out of the Wu Mansion, the officials were still a little confused. Captain Cheng died like this?

Especially the officials who belong to the Zhongyi Tang faction. Cheng Lei is the captain of the guard army. After Wu Zhixiong's death, they have been vaguely headed by Cheng Lei.

But Cheng Lei did this again and said that the person who killed him was Wu Zhixiong's son, so they couldn't say anything.

After Li Yuan led the officials from Lianyang County to leave.

When the people who had been outside the mansion learned the news inside the Wu mansion, they started talking like an explosion:

"I didn't expect Colonel Cheng to dare to do such a thing. How much Governor Wu trusted him before."

"Tsk, tsk, Commander Wu just died, Captain Cheng went to play with someone else's concubine, this kind of person deserves to die."

"Hey, by the way, Commander Wu's death might have something to do with Colonel Cheng." Suddenly a person asked in surprise.

The people nearby fell silent for a moment.

Soon someone exclaimed:

"Damn it, when you say that, it seems to make sense!"

"I heard that Governor Wu went there secretly, but was attacked and killed on the way. It was probably someone close to him who revealed it."

"Hey, it's not because Lieutenant Cheng likes Xiaomei that he deliberately revealed the whereabouts of Commander Wu."

"Hehe, I think it's very possible."

One person said with some seriousness:

Did you know that before Xiaomei entered the Wu Mansion, she was in love with Cheng Xiaowei, but Commander Wu took Xiaomei's beauty away and took her away. Every time Cheng Xiaowei saw Xiaomei nestling in Commander Wu's arms, his heart felt like a knife. Cut it!

Then you will understand! "

"And once Governor Wu dies, Lieutenant Cheng will be the most powerful person in Lianyang County. It is not impossible to become the Governor!"

"Oh I got it!"

A few people said something, and the conversation around them suddenly changed. Suddenly, countless plots were filled in the minds of the people around them, about the love and hatred between Wu Zhixiong, Cheng Lei, and Xiao Mei.

As night fell, the rumors that Cheng Lei framed Governor Wu became more and more intense, and most people believed this statement.

Even officials from the Zhongyi Hall faction came up with the idea, could it be that Cheng Lei framed Sheriff Wu and then wanted to become the Sheriff himself?

That night, Li Yuan lived in the Lin Mansion and summoned sixteen major officials, including Lin Feng, Zhang Hongxing, and Wang Yi, both civil and military officials.

In the lobby, officials sat on the left and right sides.

Lin Feng looked at Zhang Hongxing with obvious pride in his eyes.

Zhang Hongxing's face darkened, showing a hint of unwillingness.

The civil servants below also showed two emotions. The official who was close to Lin Feng was smiling, while the official who was close to Zhang Hongxing was a little worried. His eyes scanned between Lin Feng and Zhang Hongxing, with different thoughts.

Wang Yi and the four guard generals sat aside without saying a word. They also heard the rumors about Cheng Lei framing Governor Wu. If what happened to Cheng Lei had not happened today, they would have never believed it.

But Cheng Lei is dead, and it is true that he had an affair with his concubine in the Wu Mansion. Now as Cheng Lei's subordinates, they have received a lot of strange looks this day, and they have no idea how the King of Chu views them.

On the main seat, Li Yuan had a sullen face. Li Yuan saw everyone's different expressions and said in a calm tone:

"Everyone, you should know the purpose of my visit to Lianyang County this time.

First, Governor Wu is dead, and I need to choose a suitable candidate for Governor.

Second, I have long suspected that someone in Lianyang County deliberately framed Governor Wu, and we must find him! "

Everyone looked at Li Yuan with stern expressions.

Li Yuan looked at Wang Yi and the four generals and said:

"Deputy Lieutenant Wang, four commanders, I have also heard today's rumors, but you still remember what I said today, rumors only stop at the wise. Don't judge a person easily without any evidence. Whether Captain Cheng is a I still need to investigate the person who framed Governor Wu, and I also trust you."

"Thank you for your trust, Your Highness."

Wang Yi and the four commanders immediately stood up to thank him and looked at Li Yuan with very grateful eyes. The strange looks that the officials just looked at them made them helpless.

The words of King Chu gave them a clear answer.

"But because of Cheng Lei's incident, I am afraid that many officials are dissatisfied with the army guards. I want to select a captain from among you to take charge of the troops, but I am afraid that many people will not accept it.

Therefore, before the investigation into Cheng Lei's frame-up of Commander Wu is clear, I have asked Yu Wen Chengdu to temporarily take over the post of Lianyang County School Captain. What do you think? "

The four generals looked at each other and finally looked at Wang Yi. Wang Yi was moved when he saw Li Yuan's trusting eyes and said respectfully:

"I will obey His Highness's will."

So the four generals said at the same time:

"I will obey His Highness's will."

"good!"

After Li Yuan saw the five people agreeing, he looked at Yuwen Chengdu and said loudly:

"Yuwen Chengdu comes forward and obeys the order!"

Yuwen Chengdu took the order in stride:

"The general will obey your orders!"

Li Yuan said seriously:

"Yuwen Chengdu will temporarily assume the position of Lianyang County Captain from today to supervise the army and protect the safety of Lianyang!"

"The last general takes command!"

When Yuwen Chengdu retreated behind Wang Yi and the four generals, Li Yuan turned his eyes to the civil servants, and finally his eyes moved between Lin Feng and Zhang Hongxing.

Everyone was so angry that they didn't dare to take a breath. They all knew that the next step for King Chu was to appoint the county governor.

When Li Yuan's last gaze fell on Lin Feng, officials close to Lin Feng were overjoyed.

Zhang Hongxing clenched his fists in his sleeves, showing a look of reluctance. Faced with Lin Feng's proud eyes, his eyes were filled with jealousy.

Li Yuan announced in front of everyone:

"A few days ago, the king sent Jia Xu to Lianyang County in advance, just to understand the talents of the officials in Lianyang County. Lin Juncheng and Zhang Zhubo are both outstanding talents."

"In the final choice, I prefer Lin Juncheng."

Lin Feng was overjoyed and was ready for Li Yuan's appointment!

Zhang Hongxing's face changed slightly and he lowered his head unwillingly.

However, he didn't expect that Li Yuan's words suddenly changed, causing Zhang Hongxing to raise his head suddenly.

"However, today's incident involving Cheng Lei has made me realize that I am still not very familiar with you. The frame-up of Governor Wu has not yet been fully investigated. If you appoint a county governor at will, you will be irresponsible to the people of Lianyang County.

But Lianyang County has been without a county guard for some time, and how can a county be without a county guard?

Therefore, the king plans to let Jia Xu temporarily serve as the governor of Lianyang County. "

Without waiting for Lin Feng's expression to change slightly, Zhang Hongxing couldn't wait to say:

"Your Highness is wise. I believe that Mr. Jia is knowledgeable and talented enough to be the county governor."

Zhang Hongxing was in a state of confusion at this moment. As long as Lin Feng was not the county guard, he would immediately agree.

"Your Highness is wise!"

A group of officials behind Zhang Hongxing immediately stood up and agreed.

Finally, everyone followed Li Yuan's gaze and looked at Lin Feng.

Lin Feng's expression changed. After seeing Zhang Hongxing's agreement, he sighed inwardly and finally stood up and said:

"Wei Chen also believes that Mr. Jia is qualified for the post of county guard."