There were only five people left in Yajing's study. Two green Jiangnan potted plants spit out bursts of greenery by the window, bringing a ray of coolness. Wufeng threw a large pile of information piled on the desk to the three of them. He leisurely sat down in the handsome chair, took the teacup handed by the beauty in green next to him, and tasted the tea carefully.
The study became quiet, and only the sound of the three people immersed in reading the information could be heard. The beauty in green also sat quietly on the brocade stool behind Wu Feng, leaning against Wu Feng's chair.
The three of them read the information in their hands and exchanged it with each other. Perhaps the intelligence brought them too much information, which was difficult for the three of them to digest at the same time. After reading all the information, the three of them all lowered their heads and digested it carefully. Follow the information just obtained.
Wu Feng didn't rush him, he just waited patiently, and then simply turned his gaze out the window.
In the end, Xiao Tang broke the silence with a slight cough. The beauty in green gently touched Ai Lang beside him. Only then did Wu Feng look away from the window, but he still retained a thoughtful look on his face.
"How's it going? What do you think?" Wu Feng's words contained no emotion.
As if waiting for something, the three of them all chose to be silent. It was not until Wu Feng impatiently turned his eyes to Xiao Tang, who was sitting in the middle, that Xiao Tang said cautiously: "My lord, according to the information from the imperial capital, it seems that His Majesty the Emperor has Do you have any intention of establishing a reserve?"
"Do you think so?" Wu Feng was noncommittal, his tone indifferent.
"Well, since His Majesty has assigned tasks to several princes who are expected to compete for the throne, he naturally wants to test the virtues of the princes and see which one of them is more suitable to take over his position. Could it be the emperor? Is Your Majesty's body really going to be unable to endure it?" Xiao Tang said carefully. On these sensitive topics, even when there were only a few people inside, Xiao Tang still seemed very cautious.
"Su Qin, what do you think?" Wu Feng's eyes were blazing. He did not answer Xiao Tang's question directly, but turned the topic to Su Qin next to him.
"Well, I agree with Brother Xiao. His Majesty is already old and in poor health, so it is natural for him to choose a prince early. However, several princes in the empire have their own strengths, especially the forces behind them and the forces supporting them. They have quite a background, and a slight mistake will cause an uproar. Even His Majesty the Emperor may not dare to make casual decisions under the current circumstances, so giving them different tasks may be the best way. If done well, it will be possible. If they don't win His Majesty's favor, His Majesty can also take this opportunity to reject their ideas. Moreover, the tasks assigned by His Majesty seem quite interesting. Let the troops of the Northern Military Region attack the Taiping Army, and let the troops of the Western Military Region find a way to regain the Lujiang River. and Bashan Mansion, haha, it’s really interesting.” Su Qin’s tone was much more relaxed.
"Hey, killing two birds with one stone?" Ling Tianfang also smiled and added, "The Northern Military Region is already His Highness's power. It can be controlled when His Majesty is here, but once His Majesty is gone, it will be difficult to say. The Western Military Region is also Likewise, His Highness the Third Highness also has a great influence on them, but His Majesty’s actions are enough to make His Highness and His Highness think carefully.”
Nodding slightly, Wu Feng also smiled: "His Royal Highness Seventh, Situ Yuan, is responsible for dealing with the Japanese? Jiangnan and Donghai counties are his home bases. The Seventh Army of the Empire and the navy fleet are probably within his sphere of influence, right? Situ Biao is responsible for wiping out the Empire. There are remnants of the Taiping Sect in the mainland, and Situ Lang is responsible for the security of the imperial capital. There are many mysteries in this, hehe, your Majesty is really working hard to achieve this."
Wu Feng's words were quite playful, and the three of them all heard the implication and were thinking about it carefully.
"Hehe, it seems that His Majesty the Ninth Prince is very pleased with you." Su Qin, who was thoughtful for a long time, said something slowly.
"Well, it seems so. Responsible for the security of the imperial capital. In this extraordinary period, it seems to be a thankless job on the surface, but -" Wu Feng also nodded meaningfully and said no more words.
"Hey, your majesty's authorization can certainly achieve multiple things with one stone, but it also invisibly increases the power of several princes. If you don't grasp it well, it will be difficult to tell the pros and cons." Xiao Tang obviously thought. Looking further away, there was a trace of worry on his face, "Your Majesty is already in poor health. If you go before the outcome is clear, there will be many variables in the process, and even the resulting storm will be bigger, and you will have greater control over it." No matter which of the powerful princes ascends to the throne, the others will not be content to take the throne, and will definitely use the power at their disposal to stir up a storm. How should we in the northwest respond when the time comes, and which side should we stand on? Whether existing relationships and interests will be affected, all these factors have to be taken into consideration."
As expected of Xiao Tang, who was experienced in government affairs, even Ling Tianfang secretly admired the other party's foresight. Not only did he see the impact of the changes in front of him, he even took into account the variables that might be caused by the death of His Majesty the Emperor, especially this. The boss who holds power in the Northwest and Northern Luzon is also inextricably linked with several princes in the court. Even Ling Tianfang himself does not know which one he, the boss, prefers. The prince, or is he simply using the other party
"This is beyond your control. As things are now, we can only wait and see what happens. Fortunately, the Taiping Army is now helping us separate the empire from our northwest. This may be more beneficial to us. Several The prince seems to be interested in our northwest, and is waiting for a price. If he wants to sell, he must sell it at a good price, don't you think so?" Wu Feng said with a cheerful smile, making it clear whether he was joking or half-truth. Not even the three people sitting in front of him could see through his own thoughts.
"Hey, are you the one who is waiting for a price?" Su Qin asked with a smile, "From my perspective, your Excellency should be the buyer. I'm afraid there are many people around us who are waiting for a price, ready to sell. It’s for the adults.”
"Oh?" Wu Feng also smiled, as if even he himself didn't know this, "Really? Haha, then I have to choose carefully. If I want to buy something, I have to buy something that is genuine and worth buying."
To outsiders, the two people's charade-like words could not be hidden from Xiao Tang and Ling Tianfang. Both of them were silently thinking about the conversation between Su Qin and Li Wufeng, without interrupting for a moment.
"Based on the current situation, it seems inappropriate for us to set foot in Kansai at this time. Since His Majesty the Emperor has assigned several princes to take charge of power, all the ministers will inevitably take sides secretly. The disputes between the various forces will definitely cause many waves. , and who is strong and who is weak, who has a better chance of ascending to the position of Dabao will gradually become clear. If we intervene in the Central Plains at this time, we will inevitably be involved. From the subordinates' point of view, it is better for us to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and raise them. Recharge your batteries and wait for an opportunity to march into the Central Plains when the time comes." Xiao Tang pondered for a while and finally put forward his own opinion.
"Well, continue." Wu Feng nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.
"After all, our foundation in Northwest and Northern Luzon is too weak. Although it has developed rapidly in recent years, due to too many wars, the number of troops is huge, and a large amount of financial funds have been consumed. If we want to make a big leap in a short period of time, there is only one other option. Find other ways." Xiao Tang continued his train of thought and said, "The opinions of Liang Chongxin that Your Excellency showed us just now are worthy of consideration. However, I believe that the Indian Kingdom has many tribes and the internal situation is not very complex. As for the empire, my subordinates personally feel that it can be allowed to fight among themselves and we can benefit from it. As for using special measures, as long as the conditions are right, it is okay to use it occasionally."
The next few words of Xiao Tang made the three people, including Wu Feng, startled. They all knew that the administrative director always spoke the right words and was not too interested in those heresy, but today he could actually say that he agreed to use special measures. It's really surprising.
"Haha, Brother Xiao seems to be enlightened too?" Ling Tianfang couldn't help but grinned and joked: "Could it be that the sun is coming out in the west?"
"Hey, Brother Ling, Xiao Tang is not a rigid person. It's just that Xiao Tang is in charge of the government affairs in the northwest and northern Luzon for you. He knows that it is better to use this deviant trip sparingly. If he blindly borrows these methods, I'm afraid It is also difficult to maintain it for a long time. Development is the last word, and only a strong and solid economic foundation is the basis for supporting a strong party. I think everyone knows this better than Xiao Tang." With a wry smile, Xiao Tang shook his head, obviously very worried He felt, "But Liang Chongxin has always been calm. Since he dared to propose this idea, he must be quite sure. If he can make a profit on the Indians, hehe, it is also a good idea. I have heard about the Indians a long time ago The nobles of the An people are well fed and have nothing to do all day long, but their means of accumulating wealth are unparalleled. The vast and fertile Indian kingdom has actually made the people miserable, and I don’t know how much wealth these guys have squeezed out of it."
"Yes, ill-gotten wealth must be taken in a wise way. Let's spend it for them, which can be regarded as doing good deeds, haha." Ling Tianfang also said with a rare happy smile.
"The Indian Kingdom is one of the most influential countries in the Central Continent. It borders the Hansen Alliance, the most powerful alliance of countries in the Western Continent, to the west. It also firmly controls our business routes to the west, but it has internal contradictions. We can also take this opportunity to step in and gradually expand our influence in the Central Continent, laying the foundation for our future development in the Central Continent. Although the Hyderabad tribe has declined, it is still one of the three major tribes in the Indian Kingdom. , they now urgently need external assistance to deal with the challenges of the other two rising tribes in order to maintain their current vested interests. We are their best ally candidate, and I believe they are willing to pay a substantial price. In addition, although we are now The main focus is to recuperate, but it does not mean that we will stop fighting. I think the necessary small-scale battles are more conducive to the growth of the army. If the conditions are suitable, you may wish to let our northwest troops take turns to go to Northern Luzon to practice and train. , maybe this can be a warm-up for the future march into the Central Plains." Su Qin's words were even more carefully considered, and the three of them nodded repeatedly.