Dynasty Call: Low-key Struggle for Hegemony

Late at night in the city, the city lord's mansion,

After receiving the news that she had successfully captured the two cities, Chu Qingyan's frown finally relaxed. She turned to look at Liang Wenyu and asked:

"Mr. Liang, are you sure King Chu will help me?"

Liang Wenyu said confidently: "Second Miss, don't worry. Now that King Chu doesn't dare to really break up with the three major forces, he will help us. He will guess that we have enough cards to solve this matter."

Haha, the biggest reason why he let Zhou Xinghua fake his death was never the immediate benefits.

Zhou Qiuya, Wu Yong and other people nearby looked at Liang Wenyu who had just appeared, their eyes full of curiosity.

………………

The next day, when the sun had just risen, Li Yuan woke up from practicing and received a letter from Chu Qingyan through the communication talisman.

The general meaning of the letter was that the real culprit who attacked Governor Zhou had been found. Because the matter was urgent, she temporarily took over Ancheng and Kuicheng in the name of the princess to catch the culprit.

"Haha, Chu Qingyan has posed a problem for me."

"It's a good idea to kill first and tell later!"

Li Yuan also didn't expect that Chu Qingyan would dare to do this.

She believed so much that she would not do anything to her!

Xun Yu on the side carefully read the information about what happened in Huiyang County last night, looked up at Li Yuan and said:

"Chu Qingyan has experts around her."

Li Yuan was not surprised at all. He clasped his hands behind his back and looked up at the rising sun outside the window. His jade-like face said disapprovingly:

“As the second young lady of Zhenguo Mansion, she naturally has a trump card.

So I want to help her cover up her behavior last night? "

Xun Yu nodded and said, "They came up with this strategy precisely because His Highness did not dare to let chaos break out in advance."

Li Yuan understood what Xun Yu meant and sighed:

"Yes, after all, killing the county guard is equivalent to sending troops to seize the city."

Li Yuan turned to look at Xun Yu and suddenly asked:

"Wen Ruo, what do you think is the chance that Zhou Xinghua is still alive?"

Xun Yu responded affirmatively:

"Ninety percent, being able to capture two cities in one night shows that Chu Qingyan has been planning for a long time. Anyone who can think of this plan should know that the three major forces will attack Zhou Xinghua, so it is not a bad idea to join forces to plan the plan."

"Which one of the two parties is in a hurry?"

"Perhaps both parties have the intention to add fuel to the flames."

Xun Yu whispered.

Li Yuan suddenly had the idea that they were testing Emperor Yu's bottom line!

Now as the focus of the Dayu Dynasty, it is impossible for the actions in Lingyang Mansion not to attract the attention of the top forces.

It is easy to guess that Zhou Xinghua's death was caused by three major forces.

But as long as the three major forces want to, it is not easy to find a scapegoat with "conclusive evidence".

Chu Qingyan guessed what they were thinking and went along with it...

Li Yuan narrowed his eyes and revealed a cold expression: "It seems that Chu Qingyan wants to use Zhou Xinghua to force me to take sides!"

After Chu Qingyan drives the three major forces out of Huiyang County, and then lets Zhou Xinghua appear in front of the world, if Zhou Xinghua directly points out that it is the three major forces who attacked and killed him.

As a target of an attack, what evidence would be more convincing than what he said himself.

As the King of Chu of Lingyang Mansion, do you want to ask the three major forces for an explanation?

Xun Yu lowered his head and said: "In the letter, the princess said that the murderer had been found, but she did not clearly indicate that it was someone from the three major forces, which shows that she wanted to blackmail His Highness to cover up the matter.

If she didn't cover it up, the princess would have no choice but to let Zhou Xinghua, who could have been the trump card, appear early.

Then his presence, the name of the county governor, and the righteousness of the princess are enough to offset last night's actions.

At that time, His Highness had to stand on the opposite side of the three major forces.

Once His Highness officially breaks up with the three major forces, it will mean taking action on behalf of the imperial court, and other top forces will also enter the scene in advance. "

Li Yuan showed murderous intent and said coldly:

"So Zhou Xinghua must die. Chu Qingyan did not expose Zhou Xinghua because she was not ready yet. Once she takes control of Huiyang County and exposes Zhou Xinghua, the result will be the same!"

"That's right!" Xun Yu raised his head with a serious expression.

Li Yuan took a deep breath, his face returned to calm, and he stepped out:

"Let's go to the government office first and take control of the capital city."

…………

In the government office lobby, when Li Yuan arrived, important officials in the city such as Mo Ziyan, Chen Wei, Lu Changming, Lin Changhai, and Wang Yan had been waiting here for a long time.

"Meet the King of Chu!"

After all the officials saluted, they sat down in their respective seats.

As soon as Li Yuan took the throne, officials immediately impeached Chu Qingyan.

"Your Highness, the princess sent troops to attack Anseong and Kuicheng last night. She was so audacious and intended to rebel!"

Li Yuan saw the official who jumped out first, and then looked down.

"Other than this official, who else thinks that the princess has rebelled?"

"Wei Chen seconded the proposal!"

After a while, two more officials came out and stood with him.

Li Yuan's heart moved. It seemed that Chu Qingyan's actions last night made the three major forces angry. It seemed that they were no longer covering up these chess pieces in Capital City.

"Ahem."

Li Yuan cleared his throat and explained to everyone:

"The princess sent troops last night with my permission. The Lord of Kuicheng and the Lord of Ancheng have been resentful of Governor Zhou for a long time. They plotted to assassinate Governor Zhou and deserve death.

The king specially sent the princess to capture the two city lords, temporarily take over the two cities, and find out more accomplices involved in this matter! "

"Wow!"

The expressions of the three officials who stood up changed drastically.

The officials below suddenly exclaimed and whispered among themselves.

Li Yuan continued:

“The king was very heartbroken when Governor Zhou was killed.

However, the county cannot be without a county guard for a day.

With such a bad incident happening in Huiyang County, the king must send a trusted and capable minister to take up the post of county guard. "

Hearing Li Yuan's words, the officials were shocked and followed Li Yuan's gaze towards Lu Changming.

"Tongzhi Lu, I will leave the stability of Huiyang County to you."

Lu Changming looked solemn, stood up, walked to the middle of the lobby and bowed:

"I am deeply grateful for your highness's trust. I will definitely live up to your highness's instructions."

"well!"

Li Yuan said two hellos in a row, looked at the three officials standing behind him and said:

It was for the safety of Huiyang County that the three of them doubted the princess's actions. This king was very relieved.

I always convince people with reason. How about you three follow Governor Lu to Huiyang County to investigate again whether Governor Zhou’s murder is true? "

Meeting Li Yuan's meaningful eyes, the three officials were shocked. Under the gaze of all the officials, the three officials could only nod.

"Okay, time is running out. Governor Lu, you and these three officials should go back and prepare for departure today."

"I accept your order!"

The four people left the government office under the eyes of all the officials.

As the four people left, Li Yuan straightened his face and his expression became solemn.

The officials below were shocked. Last night there was a rumor that the King of Chu planned to let his great talent take over the position of Tongzhi.

No matter which gossip came out, all the officials were like mirrors in their hearts, sitting upright with serious expressions, waiting for Li Yuan to speak.

“With Governor Lu’s departure, I have lost a right-hand man, and I feel a little heartbroken.

Fortunately, I have found a genius whose abilities are recognized by me and who I think can serve as a fellow intellectual.

What do you think? "