little people
Midsummer nights are hot.
Beside the stream, there are various summer insects chirping in the fields.
It was very lively, and Cheng Yiren's ears were very irritated.
But Li Chenan's heart was quite peaceful at the moment, even after hearing what Zhong Lidang said, he only smiled slightly.
"Before I came to Kyoto, I carefully thought about the situation I might face."
Stretching his feet into the brook, letting the stream wash over his feet, Li Chenan looked at Cheng Yiren who was washing his face downstream, and lifted his feet up again.
Because he didn't know if Cheng Yiren would take a few sips.
Don't provoke her any more, because Zhong Lidang said that the woman has a bad temper and high martial arts skills.
"I'm actually happy to hear the rumors you said just now that the capital has started. For example, about the matter between me and Ruoshui, the people who spread it are probably people from the Ichthyosaur Society, or in other words, the family of Prime Minister Ji." people."
"Similarly, they should be the ones who spread the news that I am the head of the Guangling sub-rudder of the Fish and Dragon Society."
"The reason is very simple, they want to see."
"Let everyone in the capital know that I, the leader of the Ichthyosaur Club, is most likely the son-in-law of Zhongli Mansion. If I really go to the Hou Mansion when I arrive in Kyoto, and if the Hou Mansion really doesn't do anything to me...then In the eyes of many people in Kyoto, this means that the Hou Mansion has recognized my status as the leader of the Ichthyosaur Club, and it also shows in disguise that the Hou Mansion has no hostility towards the Ichthyosaur Club."
"If Dingguo Hou's Mansion is not hostile to Yulonghui, it means that at least there is no conflict between Hou's Mansion and Prime Minister Ji, and it will even make people think that Hou's Mansion is also on the side of Prime Minister Ji."
Li Chenan looked at Cheng Yiren downstream again, she was sitting by the stream, so he put his feet into the water again, and said to Zhong Lidang who listened very seriously
"As for the matter of killing Liu Zhuo, it's really unreasonable for them to tell this matter. As for the purpose... First of all, it must depend on the reaction of the Houfu."
"After all, Liu Zhuo has served as the magistrate in Guangling for many years. After all, Zhongli Mansion has also been operating in Guangling for many years. In addition, Brother Huamanting also has many contacts with Zhongli Mansion. This will naturally make people think that Liu Zhuo and Zhongli Mansion have gone very far. close."
"I killed Liu Zhuo. If the Zhongli Mansion takes action against me, I will surely die."
"My death will not affect the Ichthyosaur Society in any way, but it will let them know Zhongli Mansion's attitude towards the Ichthyosaur Society."
"I didn't die, and even Zhongli's mansion didn't care about Liu Juo's death, which also let them know Zhongli's mansion's attitude towards the Fish and Dragon Society."
"Secondly, after this news is spread, it will attract hatred from many people..."
"Brother Hua is full of peaches and plums, and coupled with the notorious reputation of the Ichthyosaurus Society, I think there are many people waiting for me in the capital whether it is in the rivers and lakes or in the temple... and then find a chance to kill me!"
"This is to eliminate harm for the people, and it can win them a good reputation."
"The Fish and Dragon Society also doesn't care about my life or death. What they want is Zhongli Mansion's hand. Zhongli Mansion doesn't want me to die in the capital, so it will definitely do it. It's like sending you here to pick me up in Beijing."
Li Chenan retracted his feet again, because the princess downstream seemed to be drinking water again.
Hearing this, Zhong Lidang frowned slightly, and asked, "You mean... If Zhongli Mansion rescues you, it will make Zhongli Mansion stand on the opposite side of those who don't know why?"
"That's right. Officials, common people, and people in Jianghu who don't know about the capital will think that Zhongli's mansion is helping the evil. Liu Zhuo is an upright official. Although he is not very famous, it doesn't matter. The important thing is that he died at my hands. Actually, those who call themselves righteous need such an excuse!"
"..."
Cheng Yiren walked over, looked at Li Chenan's bare feet and frowned suddenly.
She also sat by the stream, and saw Li Chenan put those feet in the stream.
She pursed her lips, feeling that there seemed to be a strange smell in her mouth.
She looked at Li Chen'an again, but Li Chen'an was looking at the Dai-like mountains in the distance.
"If this is the arrangement of Prime Minister Ji, then after I arrive in Kyoto, there will definitely be arrangements against me! I am afraid that someone will deliberately incite public anger. When the public anger in Kyoto is ignited... I think two situations will arise. "
"Firstly, Prime Minister Ji threw an olive branch to Zhongli's mansion... It means to show favor and win over. If Zhongli's mansion accepts this olive branch, I will have a very happy life in Jingdong, and all the bad things will disappear."
"The second situation is that Zhongli Mansion rejected the olive branch."
Zhong Lidang asked, "So what?"
Li Chen'an smiled slightly, "I'm afraid many officials will bring up the impeachment of Zhongli Mansion!"
Zhongli frowned, "Zhongli's mansion never cared about impeachment that is useless."
"I thought this matter should be taken seriously."
"Why?"
"I heard that the emperor has not been in court for a long time, and the government is under the control of Prime Minister Ji. At this time, if Prime Minister Ji escalates this matter and makes it out of control...it will not be of any benefit to Zhongli Mansion after all. "
"Then do you think Zhongli Mansion should take over Ji Tai's olive branch?"
Li Chenan pondered for a moment, "I will make a decision on this matter after I arrive in the capital and meet Prime Minister Ji!"
Cheng Yiren let out a smirk, and glanced at Li Chenan, "What kind of big shot do you think you are? Ji Tai is something you can see whenever you want?"
"Although your reputation in the capital is indeed well-known, except for your reputation as the number one talented person in Ningguo, which sounds a little nicer at the beginning, the reputation after that... This princess wanted to kill you when I heard it!"
"I don't understand. How can a good person go to the dye vat of the Fish and Dragon Association? Thanks to Ruoshui's deep love for you, you don't hesitate to name. Ruoshui still needs a good reputation, and Zhongli's mansion also needs a good one." Reputation, Duke Cheng's government also needs a good reputation!"
"I actually think that if you really like Ruoshui, you should put aside all ties with Yulonghui... What dare he, Ji Tai, do? At worst, turn his back on him, so what if the Shenwu Army go and copy him from Xiangfu?"
Li Chen'an raised his eyes to look at Cheng Yiren, he really had big breasts and no brains.
"If Ji Tai is so easy to deal with, do you think he can control the government for decades?"
"If the Ichthyosaur was that simple, do you think the Imperial City Secretary would have kept the Ichthyosaur alive?"
"I'm indeed a small person, but I believe Ji Tai will meet me soon after I go to Kyoto!"
Cheng Yiren choked and raised his neck, "Why?"
"Because I am the son-in-law of Zhongli Mansion! Because Ji Tai wants my pawn to play a bigger role!"
"Actually, all these struggles can be seen more simply, it is the battle for the throne in the future."
"In order for the second prince to ascend to the throne, Ji Tai will use various methods to test or force some neutral forces to take a stand. The Zhongli Mansion plays an extremely important role in this battle for the throne, so Ji Tai is not willing to really quarrel with the Zhongli Mansion. Turns out, he needs me as a buffer bridge."
"I even need me to win over Zhongli Mansion for him!"
Cheng Yiren glared, "That old turtle is not a good thing!"
"I know, but the tortoise's shell is so hard that it sticks his head out."