After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

Hearing this, Wu Lingjia looked at her solemnly, "While you were away, Zhang Rang ordered Taifu Temple to requisition the batch of grain sent by Yuan Yanchong from the Ministry of Revenue on the grounds that His Majesty had no supplies." After saying that, he sighed. , "You know. Right now, the wooden wedges from Hubu and Taifu Temple are not on me, and some things cannot be done according to regulations."

"How much food is left that can be prepared?" Pei Jiaoran whispered.

"It depends on how you give it. There are still 30,000 stones left. If we calculate it as two liters per person per day, we can probably last for another month." Looking at Pei Jiaoran, Wu Lingjia held her hand and said, "Jiajia is now Wang Yu has fallen, it is best not to confront Zhang Rang head-on at this time."

Staring at the ceiling of the tent, Pei Jiaoran thought in his eyes. No wonder the prince did not see Emperor Wei when he summoned the ministers to discuss matters today. It turns out they had their mind set on this. While she was away, he took away Zuozang's wealth and caught her off guard.

As for letting Li Xiujing move the army to the east of Wei Bridge. It was a favor forced upon her. But this profit exchange is not equitable.

"Nothing. I will ask your Majesty to serve as the salt and iron transport envoy."

Water transportation is now available. According to the news previously received, a batch of taxes and grain escorted by Zhenhai Jiedushi Han Xiuyi will arrive in Chang'an in the near future. At that time, she can directly store the batch of grain and taxes in the Weiqiao warehouse.

Wu Lingjia looked worried, "If you serve as the salt and iron transporter again at this time, will the noise be too big?"

"No. I'm sure Qin Huaiyi will rebel." Pei Jiaoran chuckled and said, "He has made great achievements. Since the Ministry of Revenue does not have the money to give him a satisfactory reward now, let's give him an iron certificate for the alchemy book."

The smile at the end of her words faded into the night.

The next day, an order was issued from Zhongshumen, ordering Li Xiujing to lead his army to move to the East Wei Bridge, and at the same time order Qin Huaiyi to move his army to the West Wei Bridge. However, after Shence broke camp, Shuofang's army still held back. On the contrary, on the grounds that Fengtian city defense was insufficient, more fortifications were built in Xianyang to resist Dugujun.

After Li Xiujing moved his army. The Jiedu envoys of Yifang and Shence Xingying who were stationed outside were still stationed together with Qin Huaiyi's army and were suppressed by them.

At dawn, Pei Jiaoran entered the palace with a memorial to see Emperor Wei.

Emperor Wei was wearing a black Taoist robe and sitting cross-legged on a futon. Next to him was a statue of Guanyin.

Looking at Emperor Wei's appearance, he was neither a Buddha nor a Taoist. Pei Jiaoran curled his lips, and there was mockery in his eyes. The moment the sound of knocking on the chime stopped, Zhu Tong returned to calmness.

"Pei Qing, what important matters do you want to report today?" Emperor Wei asked in a long and slow tone.

"I was previously ordered to comfort Qin Huaiyi, but I saw this man overhauling the fortifications in the garrison. After I entered Xianyang, I also saw many Shuofang troops building city fortifications. At that time, I was wondering whether this man had treason." Pei Jiaoran raised his head with a serious look on his face, "Now that I see him, I feel that I am not mistaken. Qin Huaiyi has rebellious intentions."

She said the word "rebellion" very seriously. There was a strange color in Emperor Wei's eyes, and although it was fleeting, she still caught it. She looked directly at Emperor Wei, her eyes showing worry.

"Do you also think Qin Huaiyi is rebellious?" Emperor Wei asked with a smile.

"Yes. If this person had no intention of rebelling, how could he have been holding back on advancing? How long have you been preparing your troops? If you let him continue like this, Dugujun will make a comeback sooner or later." After saying this, Pei Jiaoran paused and said, "If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can Give him an official title and give him an iron certificate of alchemy."

The emperor's cold eyes fell on Pei Jiaoran. Emperor Wei squinted his eyes and looked at her, then opened his lips and said, "The pines are luxuriant and the cypress trees are blooming, and the twigs are burning and the flowers are sighing. I wonder who will cry for Pei Qing in the future."

He knew that Emperor Wei was beating him up. Pei Jiaoran looked as usual and replied: "The jackal is in charge, so don't ask the fox again."

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Wei on the throne made a cold sound.

"Compared to a jackal, you are really worse than a raccoon dog."

After being scolded by Emperor Wei for no reason, Pei Jiaoran still had a respectful look on his face.

"In addition, the grain and taxes sent by the Zhenhai Jiedu Envoy will be transported to Chang'an in the near future. I boldly want to serve as the Salt and Iron Transfer Envoy. I hope your Majesty will allow it."

"Oh? You actually want to be the salt and iron transfer envoy?" Emperor Wei narrowed his eyes at her and smiled without saying a word.

"Yes, since I am the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, I need you to give me the title of Pingzhang Zhengshi. Now that the center is temporarily short of manpower, it would be best for me to serve as the Salt and Iron Transport Envoy."

"Okay, I will make my own decision on this matter. Please step back first."

After hearing this, Pei Jiaoran followed Shan Ruliu and walked away.

Five days later. Emperor Wei ordered Pei Jiaoran and two privy envoys to go to Xianyang under the escort of Lu Zheng to announce the decree. Prior to this, Qin Huaiyi had led his army to station in Xianyang City, claiming that this move was to defend Fengtian and also resist Dugujun.

"Shang Shu Pei has met Qin Huaiyi, right?" Bai Zhizhen, the secret envoy to the East Privy Council, said with a smile.

"I've seen it before. Qin Jieshuai is a kind man. I think he will understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts." Pei Jiaoran smiled and said, "You two giants don't have to be afraid."

After driving for a long time, the group arrived in Xianyang before noon.

Looking at the flying flags and armor-clad soldiers at the top of the city. Bai Zhizhen snorted coldly, with a bad look on her face, "What on earth does Qin Huaiyi want to do?"

"Shouldn't we find out if we go in and take a look?" Pei Jiaoran said warmly.

The Shuofang defenders of Fengtian City did not stop them, but instead welcomed them into the city politely. The guard at the top of the city personally led them to see Qin Huaiyi.

Qin Huaiyi glanced at Pei Jiaoran, who was smiling, and his eyes were cold. He heard someone say that after Pei Jiaoran left his camp that day, he was invited back to Shence Camp by Li Xiujing. After that, she returned to Fengtian and never mentioned the matter of redistributing food and grass between the two armies.

He also understood that Pei Jiaoran did not take him seriously at all. Her so-called politeness was just a pretense. She has this attitude, let alone the center.

Seeing the dissatisfaction in Qin Huaiyi's expression, Pei Jiaoran smiled slightly. He was the first to bow his hands and salute, "Shuai Qin, after returning to Fengtian that day. I have already reported the matter to His Majesty. However, there are too many affairs in the household department, and I am not able to do anything. That's why I failed to inform Commander Qin Jie of His Majesty's decision." Please don’t blame Qin Jie, Commander-in-Chief."

Qin Huaiyi saw Pei Jiaoran telling lies with his eyes open, and his peripheral vision fell on the bag next to his hand. He stroked the lines on the douchi with his hand, and wanted to hit it with the douche several times. After enduring it for a long time, I finally gave up the idea.

"Shang Shu Pei is indeed very busy with official duties. He left my place a few days ago and went to the Shen Ce Army. He was trying to comfort the two armies, but I don't know how Pei Shangshu comforted General Li and the Shen Ce Army." Qin Huaiyi sneered. Squeeze a few words out of your mouth.

After the words fell, Lu Zheng beside him showed dissatisfaction. He almost wanted to step forward to argue with Qin Huaiyi, but was stopped by Pei Jiaoran.

From the corner of his eye, he glanced at the two Privy Council members who were watching the show. Pei Jiaoran looked as usual. He didn't feel angry because he was verbally humiliated by Qin Huaiyi. With a smile in his eyes, he said, "I am here because of your Majesty's decree. Your Majesty is grateful for Commander Qin Jie's meritorious service in relieving the siege of Fengtian, so he specially promoted you to the rank of Taiwei and gave you an iron coupon for the alchemy book as a reward. Privy Bai made the book and Give all the alchemy books and iron coupons to Qin Jieshuai."

Bai Zhizhen, who was still watching the show, glanced at Pei Jiaoran and reluctantly took the iron certificates for making books and alchemy books.

Seeing Qin Huaiyi staring at him coldly, Pei Jiaoran smiled and said, "Originally, His Majesty planned to come in person, but it was really inconvenient. Therefore, he specially ordered me and the two Privy Councilors to come here together."

He ordered his own soldiers to take over what Bai Zhizhen had given him, and Qin Huaiyi happily accepted the order.

"You have come all the way, why don't you stay here? Qin would like to host a banquet for you all to thank God for his kindness."

"It doesn't have to be like this. The two privy envoys still have to go back to report their orders to His Majesty, and General Lu and I still need to go to Dongwei Bridge." Pei Jiaoran stood up and held his hands in a soft tone.

Pei Jiaoran used the emperor's order as an excuse, and Qin Huaiyi looked worse and worse. But he had to order his soldiers to send a few people out.

After leaving Xianyang City, Pei Jiaoran looked at the two secret envoys and said, "Please go back and report to your Majesty. I and General Lu are going to Dongwei Bridge to supervise the transportation of grain and grass."

She did not deceive Qin Huaiyi about this. Emperor Wei indeed appointed her as the salt and iron transfer envoy and asked her to go to Dongwei Bridge to prepare for the handover of taxes and grain.