From eunuch to emperor

"It was sent, but they didn't reply, they only said they would consider it."

The general led back.

This general is Jing Tianlie's confidant Jiang Lin.

Jing Tianlie sent him to Xixia to deliver a letter to King Shi Le of Xixia.

The Ministry of War is checking the number of soldiers and horses in the world, and his Red Flame Army is among them. He concealed tens of thousands of troops.

The secret guard was established by him privately, and the empress acquiesced in the past and did not interfere.

Now check it again, and the dark guard is also included in the investigation.

It turned out that relying on the money from the household department to raise private soldiers, and the military department had Bai Qiulian's cooperation, Jing Tianlie lived a happy life, and even dared to force the empress to marry Di Lingyi and Di Luoxi to his sons.

Later, something happened to the household department, and Long Chen replaced Jing Heng to control the household department, which made Jing Tianlie have no money to raise soldiers, so he returned to Beijing to kill Long Chen.

But unexpectedly, Long Chen didn't kill him, and even set up his son, and Bai Qiulian was also killed.

The household department and the military department were lost at the same time, Jing Tianlie felt bad, the empress wanted to get rid of the general's mansion.

As a hero, Jing Tianlie will not sit still.

He is actively planning, trying to get on line with Xixia, once the empress makes a move, he will turn against Jing Tianlie.

Going out of the customs is Xixia, he can protect himself and the Chiyan Army, and even collude with Xixia to counterattack the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

The eldest son, Jingfeng, is at Yanmen Pass. He can lead his troops to retreat into Beiman, and then take a detour into Xixia to join Jing Tianlie. When father and son are together, great things can be accomplished.

After making up his mind, Jing Tianlie sent his confidant Jiang Lin to deliver a letter to Xixia, but the result disappointed him a bit.

King Xixia's reaction was very cold, only saying that he would consider it.

"He doesn't believe me?"

Jing Tianlie felt that Shi Le, the king of Xixia, did not trust him.

As the general of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, it is unlikely that Jing Tianlie will rebel and defect to the enemy, and it is normal to be suspicious.

But so many things happened in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty recently, King Shi Le of Xixia should know about it.

Jiang Lin said: "General, Xixia is arrogant, why don't we try Nanliang?"

Jing Tianlie sighed and said: "Nanliang Li Chengdao is not easy to get along with, this man has deep scheming, even Long Ye was plotted to death by him."

"Cooperating with Li Chengdao is seeking skin from a tiger."

Jing Tianlie had fought with Longye before, so he knew how powerful Longye was.

People like this were all killed by Li Chengdao. He was afraid that he would be used as a gunman and die in the end without knowing why.

Jiang Lin was silent, not knowing what to do.

At this moment, a sergeant came in from outside the door and said, "General, there is a businessman from Nanliang asking to see you."

Jing Tianlie was guarding the pass, some merchants from Nanliang passed through the Jade Buddha Pass, would come to pay a visit, and give gifts to build relationships, this is very common.

Jing Tianlie was upset, he didn't bother with the businessman, and said, "No see!"

The sergeant hesitated for a moment and said, "The businessman said he has a fortune to give to the general."

Jing Tianlie's heart moved, and he said, "Bring it here!"

Not long after the sergeant left, two businessmen in green silk clothes came in, they were Li Yuanying and Xie An.

"I have seen the general."

The two bowed respectfully.

Jiang Lin didn't know Li Yuanying, but he could feel that this person had an extraordinary temperament, and he quickly guessed that this person might be Li Chengdao's emissary.

Jiang Lin immediately closed the door, guarding the door himself, and no one was allowed to approach.

Jing Tianlie also noticed it, and asked coldly: "Who are you?"

Li Yuanying said: "I am Li Yuanying."

Jing Tianlie was both surprised and delighted, he said what he wanted, just when he said that he was considering uniting with Nanliang, Li Yuanying came.

The third prince, Li Yuanying, must have been instructed by Li Chengdao.

"So it's the third prince, what are you doing here?"

Surprised in his heart, but calm on his face, as an old fox, Jing Tianlie could hold his breath.

"Come and break the siege with the general, and talk about a big fortune."

Li Yuanying always maintained a faint smile, full of aura.

Jing Tianlie secretly admired: Li Chengdao's four sons are very powerful, and the third prince Li Yuanying is in charge of the Imperial City Department, with a deep scheming mind. Seeing him today, the rumors are true.

"Great wealth? I am the Great General of the Great Zhou, what more do I need?"

Jing Tianlie's tone was cold.

Li Yuanying didn't answer, but said with a smile: "Can't the general give you a seat?"

Jing Tianlie made Li Yuanying stand on purpose, this is to give off power and frustrate Li Yuanying's spirit.

"Help yourself!"

Jing Tianlie said coldly.

Li Yuanying and Xie An sat down on the chairs beside them.

"Ming people don't talk dark words. The general is in a bad situation now. The empress intends to support Long Chengen to replace the general's mansion. The Ministry of War is checking the number of troops. The private soldiers and secret guards under the general will be wiped out. A general with military power is like a bird without wings, ready to be slaughtered."

"Father sent me as an envoy to send a letter to the general. We in Nanliang are willing to support the general."

Li Yuanying explained the purpose of coming very readily.

Jing Tianlie was surprised, he thought Li Yuanying would beat around the bush and say a bunch of nonsense, but he didn't expect to be so frank.

"Fresh, then I won't be bothered, how are you going to support?"

Jing Tianlie asked directly.

Li Yuanying said: "There is enough money and food!"

Jing Tianlie asked: "What about the conditions?"

Li Yuanying smiled slightly: "No conditions!"

Jing Tianlie laughed loudly and said, "Are you coaxing the child? You only give benefits but no conditions, are you stupid or am I stupid?"

Li Yuanying laughed and said: "It is our condition for the general to expand his force and become a confidant of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, so I say there is no condition."

This statement is also reasonable.

Nanliang only needs Jing Tianlie to sit on the throne, keep the empress in check, and even break out of civil war, they will benefit.

Jing Tianlie was silent for a moment, then said, "That's it?"

Li Yuanying nodded slightly: "That's it!"

Jing Tianlie did not expect Nanliang to be so generous. What he needs most at this time is money and food. As long as Li Chengdao supports him, he can hide private soldiers and hidden guards.

"If that's all, I accept."

For Jing Tianlie, there are almost only advantages and no disadvantages.

Of course, once Jing Tianlie and the empress had a civil war, Nanliang would definitely take the opportunity to attack and seize the city, but this is something for later, Jing Tianlie can't care about it.

Li Yuanying smiled and said: "Cheer up, the first batch of supplies will arrive soon. This is my father's handwritten letter. Please accept it, General."

Li Yuanying took out Li Chengdao's letter from his sleeve and handed it to Jing Tianlie.

After receiving the letter, Jing Tianlie opened it face to face, and what was written on it was similar to what Li Yuanying said.

"His Royal Highness, please thank His Majesty on my behalf."

Jing Tianlie laughed.

Li Yuanying got up and said: "It must be!"

The two quickly opened the door and went out.

Jiang Lin walked in from the outside and asked, "General, they..."

Jing Tianlie said: "Third prince Li Yuanying, I have decided to cooperate with Nanliang, and this matter will be kept secret."

"Kill the soldier who sent the message just now."

Jiang Lin immediately went to silence him.

Li Yuanying left the room and returned to Yufoguan Inn.

After entering the room, closing the door, and making sure that no one was watching, Xie An asked puzzledly, "Your Highness, why didn't you mention the conditions?"