In danger, he traveled through time to save her, and the black-bellied prince doted on her

Originally, Chang Kun's actions could be considered as maintaining peace and prosperity. However, when Xie Xuhe suggested to him to train troops to guard the Yingmen Pass Gorge between Zizhou and Sheng'an so that he might be granted a title of nobility in the future, he felt that Emperor Hui had to have him and his arrogance was exposed.

After Zhao Qianhong, the former governor of Yuzhou, was cleared of all charges in the Xuanzheng Hall, Emperor Ming asked him to work in the Ministry of War. Chang Kun wanted to win over Zhao Qianhong, so he invited Zhao Qianhong to drink at Hu Yulou.

Chang Kun was a little drunk, but he did not tell Zhao Qianhong about the past. He only said that if he mentioned weapons in the court in the future, he hoped Zhao Qianhong could say a few good words for him.

Zhao Qianhong neither agreed nor refused. He just said a few smooth words in official circles and left.

Seeing that Zhao Qianhong was ungrateful, Chang Kun embraced the woman into the house, muttering and cursing, "Prince Shuochang hid Zhao Qianhong for many years, but suddenly handed him over to Prince Jin. Is Zhao Qianhong really a loyal minister?"

"When Yuzhou was hit by a flood, I was delivering food to Yuzhou and saw a counselor beside Wei Xiang. It was clearly Zhao Qianhong!"

While saying "that", Chang Kun said to the woman: "With Wang Rui here, I will definitely be granted a title of nobility!"

Yuan Xuan has been in Hu Yulou for many years and has a confidant who is a secret informant. Yuan Qinghe has specifically told Yuan Xuan that if Wang Rui or Chang Kun goes to Hu Yulou, they must find out useful information.

In the eyes of all officials, these two are honest, fair and self-disciplined officials. Whenever they go to Hu Yulou, it means that they are fully confident of stabilizing Emperor Hui and are unwilling to hide their edge anymore.

Yuan Qinghe came in a carriage, feeling a little tired. He leaned on the couch:

"I found out in Puzhou that a large number of Juex caravans passed through the city gate in March and April last year."

"Chen Xuan dispersed 50,000 troops and marched to Sheng'an. Perhaps Wang Rui, the governor of the Five Provinces, let Chen Xuan pass through the Yingmen Pass of Yong, Pu, Ying, and Zizhou. They hid in Zhongnan Mountain, the main mountain range of Yingmen Pass."

"I just don't know how to solve the problem of military food in Zhongnan Mountain?"

Xie Chibei listened to Yuan Qinghe telling all these things. It turned out that Yuan Qinghe was secretly gathering information for him. He investigated the Yuzhou gold mine that day in order to recover national taxes, clear the name of the honest officials, and avenge his father.

In the same year that Lin Xiuyuan became prime minister, the three-year war began. Xie Chibei felt that besides Lin Xiuyuan, there must be someone else plotting against him.

Zhao Qianhong has been in the hands of King Shuochang for many years, but it is not clear whether he has defected to King Shuochang.

"At that time, only the crime of nailing Lin Xiuyuan to death would cause the people hiding behind to surface." Xie Chibei smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Prime Minister Yuan."

Yuan Qinghe was startled and raised his eyebrows: "Your Highness knew about this?"

Xie Chibei felt that he was not a genius. The person behind him might have been planning a lot since he was a child. He must have deduced countless paths, assumed failure, and prepared multiple paths to act in a thorough manner.

Xie Chibei bowed his head modestly: "This king was ambushed by more than a hundred people at Baiyun Temple in Zhongnan Mountain. King Xi rescued the people. Some people said that they saw a strange-looking man, who just looked like a Juex merchant."

"The Zhongnan Mountains stretch for hundreds of miles, bordering Sheng'an in the north, Qizhou in the west, Jinzhou in the south, and Zizhou in the southeast through Yingmen Pass. Perhaps Lin Huaisheng hid some of the military rations in the Zhongnan Mountains when he was in Qizhou."

"Wang Rui is the inspector. A large number of merchant caravans pass through the four states. Are the governors really bribed by him? Your Majesty wants me to suppress the rebellion, and he also wants to get rid of us."

"Do you remember that when Prince Qing got married, His Majesty sent someone to inspect Puzhou?"

The breeze blew the pear petals into the house and landed on the teacup held in Mu Jinan's hand. Even if there was a little white in the steaming red tea soup, it was like bones exposed in the surging blood, making it impossible to tell who was the loyal bone and who was the blood sacrifice?

Mu Jinan covered the teacup and looked directly into Xie Chibei's eyes: "The emperor sent my father to Puzhou for ten days. He caught a cold and was delayed for some time before returning to Sheng'an."

Mu Chen avoided the engagement between Nangong Yu and Mu Jinan by staying in Puzhou. Mu Jinan was injured in Xie Ming's water prison, and Mu Chen returned to Sheng'an without any concern for Mu Jinan.

When Chen Xuan's rebellion was suppressed outside the city and Emperor Ming asked her to go to marry, Mu Chen showed concern for her like a father. Mu Chen never told Mu Jinan what he was doing in Puzhou.

Yuan Qinghe was not in a position to ask Mu Jinan more questions. He felt that Wang Rui was restrained in his behavior, but he was promoted all the way. Apart from the fact that Emperor Ming promoted him after weighing Wang Xun, he might be a capable person.

Yuan Qinghe said bluntly: "Your Majesty originally appointed Wang Rui as the governor of Heyuan in order to divide the power of the commander-in-chief of the Southern General. During the few months that Wang Rui was transferred to Heyuan, he recruited 10,000 soldiers."

"If Mu Jingyi wants to help Prince Xi, Heyuan may fall into civil strife first, and Prince Xi's prestige in Heyuan will definitely be damaged."

"Yuhe in the north is waiting for an opportunity to make a move, and Adehe is attacking Xihu Yu. Dasheng is facing internal and external troubles, which is truly shaking the country. Did Emperor Hui predict Wang Rui's move?"

"Wang Rui was expelled from the Wang family tree and is at odds with Wang Xun. If this enemy can be resolved, Mu Jingyi can breathe a sigh of relief."

Xie Chibei thought of the talented tutor from a humble family who was familiar with all the prefectures and counties, and there was a hint of regret in his words:

"We suppressed the rebellion of Chen Xuan, and the emperor stopped the soldiers from entering the city. The royal family lost the hearts of the soldiers, and we must not let the generals be angry and disappointed again. So last year, before Yuan Jing went to Heyuan to investigate the sand and salt, Taifu Meng stopped Emperor Hui from summoning Mu Jingyi back to the imperial capital."

"But Master Meng sympathizes with his students and arranged for Wang Rui to check and balance Mu Jingyi for Your Majesty early on."

"The sinister and cunning Lin Xiuyuan kept his distance from Meng Songqing. The Thirteen Clans were full of gentlemen who inherited culture and assisted the emperor, but in the end, it was the humble Meng Songqing who secured the position of Grand Tutor."

"It can be seen that Meng Songqing was not only a clean-handed official who loved the people, but also a gentle and elegant counselor who was sharp and gentle."

"The Emperor has a unique vision and can always place the right chess piece in a position that determines the life or death of the enemy."

"The Emperor has promoted Wang Rui, but when Wang Rui was ranked second, his name was not covered in the files. Wang Yu asked the Emperor for permission to let Wang Xun enter the court in his place."

"The Emperor was worried that Wang Rui would harbor resentment, so every year when evaluating merits and rewards, he specially sent Master Meng to personally deliver the rewards to Wang Rui. The Emperor used Master Meng as a chess piece to control Wang Rui, but Emperor Hui killed Master Meng instead."

"We may be able to negotiate terms with Wang Rui."

Yuan Qinghe said: "Wang Rui has recently returned to Heyuan. Your Highness wants to go to Heyuan in person?"

Mu Jinan remembered that Xie Chibei had told her that Meng Songqing was the first official to propose that women could also take the imperial examinations. His ideas were ahead of the dynasty, and his ability to plan and foresee things was also superior.

Mu Jinan had just entered Youzhou. She was standing here to rally the morale of the troops, and she must not leave easily at this moment.

When the Yuhe cavalry conquered Xuanzhou, the whole world was cursing Mu Jinan as a scourge to the country and the one who was responsible for the deaths of many people.

It is extremely difficult for her to win the support of the army and the people and reach this point now. If there is civil unrest in Heyuan, the people will immediately blame her. All the suffering and efforts Mu Jinan has endured will be wasted, and there will be no chance of recovery.

"If Master Meng has left some tips for Emperor Hui, we will be very happy." Seeing Xie Chibei was worried about her, Mu Jinan smiled and said, "Brother has been in Heyuan for a long time and has not been able to subdue Wang Rui. Wang Rui may also be waiting for Your Highness."

"Your Highness, please go to the river. I will wait for your return."