Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 245

[Chapter 245 Timely Rain]

“Come on, you immediately lead a team to Ping County and Liao County, and tell the nobles in the two counties that King Yan sent troops to kill them, and let them flee to Fan Yang with their belongings.

” Ya, Yuan Feng ordered immediately.

Obtaining his order, a cavalry team composed of fifty men went straight out of Fanyang City and headed north.

A day later, Yuan’s cavalry arrived in Pingjun and Liaojun, and Xue Pan and Zhu Rong failed to assassinate King Yan.

King Yan’s army is rushing to the two counties and will be released soon.

When the news came out, the rich families of the two counties were like water pouring into a frying pan and frying.

The powerful families packed up their belongings and fled to Fan Yang.

They are aware of the assassination targeted this time.

If they don’t escape now, King Yan will definitely not let them go.

Within two days.

The wealthy families arrived in Fanyang one after another. They first visited Yuan Li and sent money to keep them safe, and then began to purchase houses and properties in Fanyang City.

“Hahaha… Now I want to see how King Yan governs Ping County and Liao County. Officials from the rich family have come to Fan Yang. They can’t even find a decent official in the two counties.”

Yuan Fu.

Yuan Li laughed out loud just as he sent off the visiting nobles.

“Brother is still very powerful. Although this kills the King of Yan, once Xue Pan and Zhu Rong do it, the powerful families in Pingjun and Liaojun will have no choice.” Yuan Feng complimented.

Yuan Li continued to smile triumphantly.

This is the crux of his strategy.

He knows very well that some Haozu are soft-legged shrimp.

After Ping County and Liao County were incorporated into the two counties, they wanted to be a grasshopper and wait and see the situation.

And once he ordered Xue Pan and Zhu Rong to do this, they had no choice but to rely on him.

In this way, although King Yan got two counties, he got barren land and poor people who couldn’t afford pants.

And what he got was the wealthy families and their children from the two counties, as well as the wealth they brought.

He is happy.

At this time, the steward of the Yuan residence came over and said something softly to him.

Yuan Li’s face changed, and he ordered Yuan Feng to go back, while he sat in the main hall and waited.

After a while, Zhuoge, the deputy commander of Beidi Black Iron Guard, walked in.

Yesterday, he just arrived at Cangcheng Wharf in Fanyang County by boat.

He arrived in Fan Yang today, and on the way he learned that the assassination failed again.

“Deputy Commander Zhuoge, the assassination failed. I suspect that the contacts between you and me were detected by King Yan’s eyeliner. Now, I have ordered a strict investigation of Fan Yangcheng.” Before Zhuoge could speak, Yuan Li hurriedly said.

He didn’t want to admit that the failure of the assassination was the reason for him.

Drog nodded, but he didn’t speak.

He didn’t feel sorry for the eight hundred dead men, because it was for the convenience of mixing into Yan County.

These eight hundred assassins were all selected from the Da Song people of Ning Jindu Division, and they died when they died.

He was resentful that this action was noticed by King Yan’s eyeliner, but they were unaware of it.

Next, he will order Hei Tiewei to cooperate with the Yuan family to eradicate these eyeliners and make King Yan blind.

In this way, they can do whatever they want in Yanzhou.

“It doesn’t matter, assassination is inherently risky.” Zhuoge said, “But King Yan has escaped the conspiracy this time, and may not be able to escape my Beidi’s conspiracy.”

Yuan Li’s eyes lit up immediately, and he said: “The words of the deputy commander Where do you start ?”

Drog laughed a few times, he looked at the Dasong map on the west wall of the main hall, got up and walked over.

“King Tiemu Pagoda came back from Jinling to discuss with the Khan, and decided to give Emperor Dasong a little color. Once Jincheng is captured, Khan will force Emperor Dasong to hand over King Yan again.”

“If you don’t pay, he will make Xiliang sweep Jinzhou. At that time, Emperor Dasong will definitely ask King Yan to send troops to attack Jinzhou.” Zhuoge said while giving Yuan Li a look that you understand.

“This move is high, it’s really high.” Yuan Li thought for a while and gave a thumbs up.

Zhuoge continued: “However, your Yuan family does not need to participate in this matter. You have a more important task, which is to keep an eye on Yanguan. You failed last time, and you will have a second chance soon. This time You have to catch it.”

Beidi also understands the truth that eggs should not be put in one basket.

This time they ordered Xiliang, who had just surrendered, to provoke a war in Jinzhou, and the target was King Yan.

But it is still unknown whether it will be successful, so other plans to attack Yanzhou are still going on as usual.

Yuan Li was stunned for a moment, and he said, “A second chance?”

Zhuoge nodded, seeing Yuan Li’s hesitation, he laughed, “Master Yuan, don’t worry, even if you fail to attack Yanguan this time, you won’t be burdened.” Guilty, after all, I, Beidi, don’t want to lose your chess piece easily.”

“How do you say that?” Yuan Li was a little puzzled.

“During this period of time, I will bring some Beidi soldiers over from the sea. I hope Master Yuan will help me hide them. Then I will find a way to let them sneak into Yanguan. It is best to take Yanguan. If you lose, you can say that they came from Beidi soldiers from the sea will do.” Zhuoge said, feeling disgusted with Yuan Li in his heart.

If it wasn’t for him that Beidi didn’t have a large troop carrier and couldn’t transport a large number of troops from the sea to Yanzhou, why would they need Yuan Li as a pawn.

However, they had the warships built for them by the vassal state Goryeo be launched soon.

At that time, they will send Beidi troops to Yanzhou from the sea, and the Yuan family will cooperate.

Yanguan will be doomed.

Yuan Li didn’t notice the disdain in Zhuoge’s eyes and nodded repeatedly.

…

Yancheng.

News from Pingjun and Liaojun were continuously sent to the palace.

The powerful families of the two counties fled to Fanyang one after another, and the government affairs were paralyzed.

After hearing the news, he could only let Chang Wei temporarily manage the military to maintain order in the two counties.

At the same time, Liu Fu was called to discuss countermeasures.

“The officials in Yan County and Shanggu County are already stretched. If they are transferred, the two counties will be in trouble. Even if the official examination is held immediately, the selected scholars have never been officials, and it is difficult to take on the heavy responsibility of the county guard.” Liu Fu said.

The rich families in the two counties died and fled, and the rich families in the two counties were destroyed. He felt refreshed.

But he didn’t expect to bring him a big trouble.

Zhao Xu nodded, this was also his headache.

After all, without qualified officials to govern the people, administrative efficiency will be greatly reduced.

The two of them were frowning, when they saw Feng’er coming happily.

“Your Highness, Mi Guozhan is here, and he has brought many scholars over.”

“Mi Guozhan?” Zhao Xu was startled when he heard this, and then overjoyed.

At the beginning, because of the lack of literate people to serve as officials, he sent a letter to Concubine Mi, asking Mi’s family to help.

Now that the four north counties are in a state of ruin, and there have been major changes in Ping County and Liao County, it has to be said that they came just in time.

Thinking of this, he and Feng’er came to the gate of the palace.

I saw an old man with a goatee and a simple dress surrounded by many scholars.

Seeing Zhao Xu, a smile appeared in his eyes, with a hint of kindness.

“My lord.”

Zhao Xu saluted Mi Zhuang.

The head of the state is the father-in-law of the emperor and the grandfather of the prince, so in the ancient times when filial piety ruled the world, the head of the state was respected, but he had no real power.

When they met each other on weekdays, he, the prince, had to salute the head of the country.

“Your Highness.” Mi Zhuang bent down and returned a salute.

Although he is the head of the state, he is still a courtier of the royal family, so he can’t be trusted to accept this gift for nothing, so he should return the gift.

“I’ve met Your Highness.”

At this moment, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy stepped sideways from behind Mi Zhuang and winked at him.

When Zhao Xu saw it, he couldn’t help laughing. This person is Mi Zhuang’s eldest grandson, Mi Wen.

A few months younger than him.

Every time Concubine Mi visits relatives, Mi Yun calls him cousin in private.

Because of Zhao Xu’s low status in the palace, no one wants to be his companion.

It’s a little closer to this cousin.

“Hahaha…Excuse me, why didn’t uncle come?” Zhao Xu laughed.

Mi Zhuang said: “I was going to come, but it was a delay to Your Highness’s blessing. The emperor has favored the Mi family and made him the Minister of Dali Temple. It’s hard to make it through.”

“I see.” Zhao Xu nodded.

There has always been a saying in this royal family that a mother is more valuable than a child.

Now that he is in charge of the four counties alone, Concubine Mi’s status has risen sharply.

Zhao Heng naturally wanted to give the Mi family some benefits to show his favor.

But this is also good, this means that his influence in the court is greater.

“My lord, please.”

Realizing that Mi Zhuang and others were still standing outside the gate of the palace, Zhao Xu immediately invited them in.

More than a hundred scholars who followed behind him filed in and saluted Zhao Xu one by one.

“My lord came even in time. The king has newly acquired two counties. It is a mess and there is a shortage of manpower everywhere.” Zhao Xu said.

There was a smile on the corner of Mi Zhuang’s mouth, and his eyes were full of admiration when he looked at Zhao Xu.

Apart from his royal status, Zhao Xu is his grandson.

Now this grandson is not only King Yan, but also defeated the Yuan family’s rebellion and defeated the Beidi people.

Even he admired such a brilliant achievement.

“If I can solve your Highness’s urgent needs, I will feel at ease. These one hundred and three scholars are all my favorite students. Your Highness can choose according to his ability. You don’t need to arrange official positions for them for my sake. If you can stay If you can’t stay, you can only blame them for their incompetence.” Mi Zhuang laughed.

Zhao Xu looked at the many scholars. Some of these scholars looked at him, some closed their eyes and meditated, and some lowered their heads in thought.

However, he took a look and did not see any flattery in their eyes, which made him slightly satisfied.

After taking a sip of tea, Mi Zhuang pushed Mi Wen to the front, and said with a smile: “Your Highness, the atmosphere in the capital is extravagant, uncle Guo and I don’t want Mi Wen to hang out with those honorable children in the capital, and he wants to come , I hope His Highness takes him by his side, if there is any fault, His Highness can just admonish him.”

Zhao Xu looked at Mi Wen.

This kid has an excited face, the Mi family has a strict family style, so Mi Wen is naturally not an outrageous wanderer.

Mi Zhuang sent him so many scholars, he made this request, and he seemed unable to refuse.

“I have long admired Your Highness, and I will look to Your Highness for advice from now on.” Mi Wen took advantage of the situation and saluted.

Zhao Xu nodded.

“If that’s the case, it’s okay to stay in Yanzhou, but Yanzhou has many rules, so you have to think about it.” Zhao Xu put the ugly words first.

He will not let Mi Wen mess around in Yanzhou.

Now that he is under his command, he must obey him in everything just like Mo Yu.

“Yes, Your Highness.” Mi Wen bowed.

He suddenly felt that his cousin was a little different from before.

There is an awe-inspiring majesty beneath the gentle exterior.

After chatting for a while, we talked about some family affairs, and it was noon.

Zhao Xu asked Feng’er to host a banquet for everyone.

Seeing so many humble scholars coming, Liu Fu was immediately excited.

After all, he was worried just now.

At the banquet, Liu Fu reported the current vacant official position like a treasure.

“The officials of the two counties are basically empty?”

Liu Fu came together, and the scholars brought by Mi Zhuang finally became restless.

Everyone is gearing up and eager to try.

Mi Zhuang didn’t answer Liu Fu, but asked: “How does Liu Wang Fu plan to select from these one hundred disciples?”

Liu Fu glanced at Zhao Xu and saw Zhao Xu nodded, so he will hold an exam, and It’s about the official examination.

After Mi Zhuang listened, his eyes glowed, “At present, the world is being celebrated, His Highness’s land is the most special. There are no wealthy families running rampant on His Highness’s land. This official examination that benefits the humble scholars is really shocking. Maybe His Highness can be in the land of Fengtu. Open up a new officialdom pattern.” The

scholars nodded excitedly.

They felt that they abandoned their hometown and came to Yanzhou this time, maybe this adventure was the right choice.

(end of this chapter)