Chapter 1279: Moving Forward (One Hundred and Sixty-Nine) Scary Speculations

After leaving the palace, Huang Xie invited Qu Zhong to his official hall. Although the two were both important ministers of the Chu State, they rarely had such private meetings unless summoned by the King of Chu.

"Lieutenant, what do you think about Princess Shuyu?" After sitting down, serving tea, and exchanging pleasantries, Huang Xie asked straight to the point.

Qu Zhong pondered for a moment, "The king's objection is just because he feels sorry for Shuyu Gongyu's situation. In fact, in my opinion, this is a good thing both for public and private purposes. As far as the country is concerned, we can take advantage of this opportunity." The marriage will ease the relationship between the two parties, and we will have people we can talk to in the future. The Han Kingdom is now powerful, not only in terms of military affairs, but also in terms of economic pressure on our country. Secondly, since Princess Shuyu likes it, she also It’s like her wish came true.”

{Pig + Pig + Island} Novel www.hzua "So, the Taiwei can support it?" Huang Xie said with a smile.

"Isn't that what you mean?" Qu Zhong asked with a smile, "The king just feels sorry for Princess Shuyu and doesn't want her to return to Jicheng. But in my opinion, as long as Princess Shuyu insists, we will never Work hard, it's not difficult. The key is that the infantryman is not married yet. If he has a family, then he can only give up. "

Huang Xie clapped his hands with both hands, and there was a snap, "Okay, this matter has been settled. Zhao Ding will soon leave for Jicheng to discuss with the other party the details of the introduction of bridge construction technology and cement formula, so he asked him Let’s get this thing done by the way.”

"That's very good." Qu nodded, "But Chief Assistant, if this matter is completed, how will we explain it to the Qin State? After all, we are still allies now. Such a big event must be reported."

"Why do you need to explain?" Huang Xie sneered, "Today's Qin State is no longer what it used to be. The country is full of chaos. Ying Ying and Fan Sui copied the national policies of the Han State. There are wars in the country. Li Confucianism has been dominant in the Qin State for decades. They have long been entrenched and their forces are intertwined. How can it be so easy for them to change their ways now? Feng seemed to support Fan Zhe, but no one could tell what Xiao Jiujiu was thinking. Zhou Yu's influence was almost negligible. Bai Qi was in charge of training new recruits in Xianyang, but he was ignored at every turn and his efficiency was low. "How long do you think Qin can last?"

Qu Zhong shook his head, "A kingdom that was once so powerful fell to such a low point in just a few years. It's really regrettable, but although the Qin Kingdom is now in dire straits, Lu Chao guards Hangu Pass, and Tan The enemy is still firmly blocking the Han army. Their biggest problem is internal affairs. Isn't it too much to say how long they can last if the Han people don't attack? . But if the Han Dynasty launches a large-scale attack, they will unite under external pressure. The chief minister should not forget that whether it is Lu Chao, Tan Feng, or Gao Yuan, there are problems that cannot be solved. "

Huang Xie laughed and said, "The lieutenant misunderstood me. That's not what I asked.

I'm talking about Lu Chao. "

"Lu Chao?" Qu Zhong asked in surprise, "What does Lieutenant mean by this?"

Huang Xie walked back and forth in the room several times, and then filled the tea cup for Qu Zhong himself, "This matter has been lingering in my heart for a long time. I have never thought it through, so I can only hide it in my heart. Today, when the Taiwei comes back, he will go over the details with me."

"Chief Assistant, please speak." Qu nodded.

"Why did Lu Chao give in so easily? I mean, he gave up control of the court so easily and allowed Fan Sui to carry out this so-called reform? With the strength of the Li school and the control Lu Chao had The army, it is really easy for them to stop this."

"They stopped it, but they didn't succeed. Wasn't Fan Sui assassinated many times on his way to Xianyang? If Heibingtai hadn't been protecting him to the death, and Tan Feng sent an army to escort him, I'm afraid that Fan Sui would have returned to Xianyang when he returned to Xianyang. It’s just a corpse.” Qu Zhong said.

"Lieutenant, this is what I'm confused about." Huang Xie shook his head and said: "The people who took action were indeed some core figures of the Li School, but the question is, why didn't Lu Chao, the new flag-bearer of the Li School, take action? I believe that if this person takes action, Fan Sui will never be able to reach Xianyang alive. "

Huang Yi stopped Qu Zhong's question and thought for a long time before saying: "Maybe it's because Lu Chao has always had a good relationship with Ying Ying. He is loyal to Ying Ying and doesn't want to break up with Ying Ying. Therefore, on the basis of retaining military power, Did he give in on this?"

Huang Xie sat down and looked at Qu Zhong intently without saying a word. Qu Zhong looked a little confused and said, "What's wrong, Chief Minister, am I wrong?"

"Does this reason make sense to the Lieutenant?" Huang Xie said calmly: "From the perspective of Lu Chao's ability and ability to firmly control Hangu in an army of hundreds of thousands and several counties, this person He is an extremely powerful person. How could he not understand that once Fan Sui's reform is successful, it will be his end? How can an increasingly powerful court tolerate his existence as a powerful person who is equal to the faction of Ying Ying and Fan Sui? Giving in is something dictated by the situation and has to be done. Once the situation is reversed, I am afraid that the target will be directed at Lu Chao immediately. Lu Chao will not fail to see this, but why does Lu Chao pretend to be ignorant? "

He looked at Qu Zhong and then asked: "Is it true, as you said, that Lu Chao is very loyal to Ying Ying? But if he is loyal, what Lu Chao is doing now at Hangu Pass doesn't show how loyal he is. Huh? In fact, Lu Chao quickly turned the area around Hangu Pass into his own little kingdom."

"The chief minister's words went round and round and confused me. What exactly do you mean?" Qu Zhongnai lost his temper and asked.

"The price Lu Chao paid for his concession was to throw away several core figures of the Li school. On the surface, Fan Sui has indeed controlled the power of the central court, but have you ever thought about it, Taiwei, besides These core figures, the Li school still holds great power in the Qin court. It is impossible for Fan Sui to clear out all these people, at least not in a short period of time, so Fan Sui adopts the method of wooing and disintegrating them. Strategies, try to make these people use themselves.”

"This strategy is not bad!" Qu Zhong said: "Only in this way can the government move forward in a stable manner. If the land is thoroughly cleaned up, I am afraid that the Qin court will collapse. After all, the Li school controls the number of Qin countries. Ten years have passed, and the branches and leaves are flourishing. Even if you are a boy in elementary school, at the beginning of your enlightenment, you must have read the books compiled by the Li School! "

Huang Xie took a deep breath, "I want to say, what if all of this is the beginning of a big conspiracy? Lu Chao's concession was purposeful. The characters in the Li school were pulled over one by one by Fan Sui. , it’s also premeditated, what do you think?”

Qu Zhonghuo stood up suddenly, and the chair was moved by his huge body, making a clattering sound. If he hadn't grabbed it quickly, it would have fallen to the ground.

Qu Zhong's voice was trembling, "Chief Assistant, do you think Lu Chao is secretly manipulating all of this? If this is the case, what does Lu Chao want to do?"

"Pretending to give in, but still firmly controlling the military power, the real powerful figures in the Li school of thought were scattered, some were dismissed, and some surrendered, but at the grassroots level, the Li school's control of real power has not changed at all. Chao's concession forced King Qin and Fan Sui to reciprocate the favor, basically acquiescing to the fact that Lu Chao was now on the side of the drama. As time goes by, I am afraid that this will become the norm, and once Fan Sui's reform fails, People’s dissatisfaction boils and war breaks out. What will happen then?”

"Will Lu Chao rebel?" Qu Zhong's voice trembled, "This is unlikely. Lu Chao was originally from Yan, and his men were all Qin generals and Qin soldiers."

"Generals and soldiers of the Qin State?" Huang Xie sneered, "If these people are really loyal, how can they make Lu Chaozhi obey him? He only obeys his orders, Gui Ying'er's spies at Hangu Pass There are a few words in the intelligence sent back that made me think deeply. The Qin army there only knew that there was a general, but not a king. Lieutenant, what if, I mean what if, Fan Sui's reform failed and Xianyang came out again. If something big happens, will it be easy for Lu Chao to do it? "

"Chief Assistant, there are Heibingtai in Xianyang, 30,000 Xuanyi guards, and the new army trained by Bai Qi. As long as these are not chaotic, how can Lu Chao make chaos? He can't abandon Hangu Pass and wave Let's attack Xianyang directly. If this is the case, the Han army will have no reason to march straight in. Lu Chao will get nothing by then, and he will be accused of treason to Lord Shi. "

"Yeah, this is what I can't figure out. Lu Chao must have a helper in Xianyang, and this person's status is not low, and he has the trust of King Qin. Only in this way can it make sense. But who is this person? Huang Yi thought hard.

Looking at Huang Xie's appearance, Qu Zhong couldn't help but said: "It can't be Bai Qi. This person has served under Lu Chao. Lu Chao valued him very much and promoted him repeatedly."

"It's definitely not this person. If it was this person, Lu Chao would no longer have to be patient and would just do it step by step. Maybe it's because of this person's sudden appearance that Lu Chao's layout was disrupted." Huang Xie shook his head. "I really can't think of who this person could be, but one thing I'm sure of is that Fan Sui's reform will definitely fail, because more than 90% of local officials are from the Li school of thought. As long as Lu Chao does not die, these people will have a spiritual support, or they have quietly gathered under Lu Chao's banner. For these people, it does not matter who is in power. What is important is that their school can last for thousands of years. Wan Niandi occupies a dominant position," Huang Xie said decisively.

"Chief Assistant, your inference is too scary!" Qu Zhong couldn't believe it.

"Is it scary? I'm a little scared myself!" Huang Xie took a deep breath: "It's better to believe that it exists than to believe that it doesn't exist. Lieutenant, in terms of military affairs, we should also have some corresponding arrangements. I always feel that Han Gaoyuan is pushing this matter." (To be continued...)