I'm a bully in troubled times

A prince who is at the mercy of a powerful minister ascends to the throne, so who is actually in power is the prince or the powerful minister?Will Yan Congress become the next Jin State?

This is the real worry that haunts Hou Yan's heart.

The ambergris in the incense burner is still burning, and the green smoke is not disturbed by the wind in the room, but in the Yan Kingdom in mid-spring, the weather is still cold and the north wind is still strong.But in today's Great Zhou Dynasty, it is even more overwhelming.

Marquis Yan's eyes were deep, suspicious, uneasy, and apprehensive. The reform 11 years ago failed, and now it is mentioned again, and it is hindered again. How many 11 years will there be in life?

"That's it, what does this have to do with your going to the Jin Kingdom?" After a long time, Yanhou asked slowly.

Jiang Yu didn't change his face, and took out the words he had already thought up: "The Marquis of Jin is deeply suffering from the power of the courtiers, if I can help him get rid of Zhao Di, and when the Marquis of Jin takes power, he will naturally feel the same, and help my country of Yan Solve the troubles of relatives."

"Without Dong's obstruction, the reform will naturally go much smoother than it is now."

"Secondly, the Jin State has successfully reformed more than ten years ago, and it is only now that the feudal lords have not been able to compete with each other for more than ten years. At that time, you can also seek some reforms from the Jin State. Thirdly, you can also get the Marquis of Jin by the way. The promised three cities."

"One kill three birds with one stone, why not do it?"

Marquis Yan stroked the jade wrench on his thumb, remained silent for a long time, and suddenly asked, "Jiang Qing, what do you think of the crown prince?"

Jiang Yu replied: "The prince is intelligent, benevolent and filial, he is a benevolent master."

No matter what the prince is, he is the crown prince, the heir chosen by the monarch himself. Others can question the prince's past, but they cannot question the identity of the prince, otherwise they are questioning the monarch himself.

"Benevolence and filial piety," Yanhou chuckled, shook his head, and sighed, "In such a chaotic world, to be a benevolent master..."

Marquis Yan was emotional for a long time, waved his hand to Jiang Yu, and said, "Your go to Quwo, my widow will agree. Can you make sure that you will complete the task entrusted to you by my widow?"

"Sir," Jiang Yu knelt down, "I will not disgrace my life."

Marquis Yan smiled: "I can rest assured of your ability. You, your father, and your uncle are all good ministers that I rely on most."

"Father..."

Just as Jiang Yu was about to mention Jiang Xuanzi, Marquis Yan waved at him:

"Okay, let's go. There is no delay in this matter. You go back and pack up. Prepare the congratulatory gifts as last year. You will leave in three days. Jinhou's birthday is coming soon, so there is no delay."

"The minister leads the order." Jiang Yu said.

Before Jiang Yu was about to leave, Marquis Yan called him again, thought for a while, and asked, "I heard that Miss Su died of illness a few days ago?"

Jiang Yu smiled wryly, and replied, "Yes."

"Poor you are an infatuated species, but you just..."

"Fate should be like this," Jiang Yu said, "The king doesn't have to worry about his ministers."

"What are you talking about?" Yan Hou said, "You are the minister of the widow's humerus. How can the widow not ask about your marriage? If you are willing, the third princess is still in her boudoir, and she is just right for you... ..."

"I'm terrified," Jiang Yu said with a wry smile, "I'm afraid the monarch doesn't know it. Now there are rumors that the minister restrains his wife. Few families are willing to marry their daughters to the minister. Why does the monarch push the princess into the fire pit?"

"That's all ignorant people in the market, talking nonsense, how can you take it seriously?" Yan Hou said, "But it's okay, seeing that you have been guarding Ning Yi for three years before you meet Su Xi, I'm afraid you will have to guard for another three years , the widow is not reluctant. Your parents are not here, so this matter is all up to you."

After meeting Yanhou and going out, Jiang Yu had a question in his mind, did Yanhou know that the person who really poisoned him back then was not Jiang Xuanzi?Or did he know it was wrong, but under pressure, put Jiang Xuanzi in the sky prison?

However, apart from Yanhou himself, no one else would know this.

Back in the mansion, Yan Hou's will has already come down.At this juncture, many people did not understand the move of Yan Hou to send Jiang Yu, an important minister, to the state of Jin to celebrate the birthday of the Marquis of Jin.

Everyone knows that Marquis Yan will never do this for no reason, there must be a deep meaning behind it, but no one can see what the deep meaning is.

Before leaving, Jiang Yu went to bid farewell to the crown prince and Xun Shu. While Ji Chunshen was puzzled, he was quite reluctant to part with Jiang Yu, because Jiang Yu's presence could help him relieve a lot of pressure.Once Jiang Yu left, the pressure would be on him again.

Xun Shu was more curious about what Jiang Yu would do in Jin, to congratulate the Marquis of Jin on his birthday?This year's Marquis of Jin is no longer the Marquis of Jin of last year.In this regard, Jiang Yu did not hide it from Xun Shu. Their uncles and nephews had the same goal, and they all wanted to reform and strengthen the country of Yan.

After hearing Jiang Yu's words, Xun Shu only said one sentence: "Quwo is no better than Jicheng, and your plan is full of dangers. Everything should be based on life. If you keep the green hills, you won't be afraid of running out of firewood."

After Jiang Yu tidied up, he took the people and embarked on the journey to Quwo again.

Jiang Yu originally wanted to keep Qi Ranming in Jicheng to recuperate, and it was too dangerous to go to Quwo, but Qi Ranming refused, so Jiang Yu had no choice but to take him along.

Because of the rush, the convoy traveled faster this time, and it took only half of last year to arrive at Quwo.

This year's Quwo is not as lively as last year.Because of the war between Qin and Jin in the winter of last year, Qin did not send any more people.Of course Qi Guo didn't come either.The state of Jin ignored the invitation of the Wancheng League of the state of Chu, and naturally the state of Chu would not rush to congratulate the Marquis of Jin on his birthday.Ji Zhong was busy this year, so he returned from Quwo, but did not come, but Zhou Tianzi sent an envoy to come.

Only one of the four major vassal states came, the Yan State, and the others were all small states.

This year Quwo is also more lively than last year, because there are many more people hiding behind the scenes than last year.

On the day Jiang Yu arrived, he went to court with the Marquis of Jin.Compared with last year, the Marquis of Jin has not changed much. If there is a change, it is probably a little thinner.

It seems that the incident during the New Year's Day scared the young prince enough.At that time, if one didn't pay attention, Zhao and Shi's two families would call up an army to fight, so what would he do as a prince?

However, Ji Mengming seemed very happy to see Jiang Yu.His eyes looked at him brightly, as if even the cinnabar mole on the center of his eyebrows was more vivid than before.Ji Mengming seemed to have something to say to Jiang Yu, but because of the other people in the hall, he held back his words and watched Jiang Yu leave the hall reluctantly.

Jiang Yu knew that he wanted to ask what he had promised, and thought in his heart that he had to give Ji Mengming a set of excuses to stabilize this little prince.

After meeting with Ji Mengming, Jiang Yu took his people into the post house.

In the posthouse, Jiang Yu met the envoy of the Song Kingdom. It was Mr. Zhongli whom he had met last year, Zihui, the prince of the Song Kingdom. Last year, at the birthday banquet of the Marquis of Jin, Mr. Zhongli had spoken for Jiang Yu.When the old friends met today, Zhongli Junjun was very surprised to see Jiang Yu, thinking that he didn't understand that Jiang Yu, a majestic Yan Guo Yaqing, wanted to come to the Marquis of Jin to celebrate his birthday.

The two greeted each other politely, and went back to their rooms to rest.

In the post house, Jiang Yu was listening to Gongsun Ke's report on what happened in Quwo recently.

"Ever since the crown prince became the referee for Zhao Di and Shi Xiang, there has been no major dispute between the Zhao and Di families. And the subordinates have also lost the whereabouts of Gong Zixi. Therefore, the subordinates speculate that the crown prince should have discovered it again. Knowing the existence of Young Master Xi, let’s attack him.”

Qi Ranming said: "Ji Zhong is probably suffering from a terrible headache because of the Wancheng League of Chu State, so it is more likely that Ji Zhong told Zhao Di and Shi Xiang about Ying Xi and asked them to find someone by themselves. Internal consumption at the same time."

"After all, no matter whether it is winning Yingxi, Zhao Di or Shi Xiang, Ji Zhong is happy to see it succeed. What Ji Zhong likes to do most is to let the princes consume and balance each other to ensure the integrity of his royal family. Unrivaled status."

Gongsun Ke glanced at Qi Ranming, who did not squint.

Jiang Yu smiled, and said to Gongsun Ke: "Did you hear that, learn a little bit."

Gongsun Ke was flabbergasted: "Oh, this subordinate knows."

"However, according to the news from my subordinates, Young Master Xiying should still be in Quwo and has not left. But he is well hidden. If you want to see him, my lord, I'm afraid it will not be so easy to see him."

Jiang Yu rubbed his chin: "Since I can't find him, why not lure him out and meet me."

Qi Ranming frowned: "What do you want him for?"

"His purpose is to split the state of Jin, and so am I. The same purpose is a friend, and he cooperates." Jiang Yu said, seeing Qi Ranming's frown, it was the second time Jiang Yu found out that Qi Ranming showed such strong rejection towards a person. The last one was Ji Zhong, "You don't like him?"

"Wait, my lord," Gongsun Ke said suddenly, "but what you said to the monarch was not to help the Marquis of Jin get rid of Zhao Di? Why did you divide the state of Jin again?"

"Here," Jiang Yu pointed to the ground, "where is it?"

Gongsun Ke: "... Quwo?"

Jiang Yu: "Who is in charge of Quwo now?"

Gongsun Ke: "Zhao Di and Shi Xiang."

Jiang Yu: "I went to someone else's territory to kill him, am I being too conceited?"

Gongsun Ke: "..."

"...So you are deceiving the king?"

Jiang Yu glanced at Gongsun Ke: "As long as we can get rid of Jin, a powerful enemy, does it matter what method we use?"

After dismissing Gongsun Ke, Jiang Yu continued the topic just now, and said to Qi Ranming, "You are the one who knows Ying Xi best. How do you think we can attract him?"

"..." Qi Ranming was suspicious for a moment, then reconfirmed, "Are you sure you want to cooperate with him?"

Jiang Yu paused slightly, put his palm on Qi Ranming's, and said, "If you don't want to, you can, but give me a reason, I want to know why."

Seeing this scene, Gongsun Ke wisely turned his face and pretended to look at the sky: the spring scenery in Quwo is really beautiful, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the blue sky is vast...

Qi Ranming frowned, looking down at Jiang Yu holding his hand, as if hesitating.But after hesitating for a while, he chose to agree.

"...Forget it, it's no big deal," Qi Ranming said, "If you want to cooperate with him, you must be very careful. This person is not as simple as he appears on the surface. If you are careless about seeking skin from a tiger, you will lose your wife and lose money." soldier."

"I understand." Jiang Yu smiled.

"It's actually very simple to lure him out." Qi Ranming said, "Leave this matter to me."

Jiang Yu was a little curious: "Can I ask, what are you going to do?"

Qi Ranming's eyes dodged slightly, and he took a quick look at Jiang Yu, then lowered his eyes, and said, "The spring scenery in Quwo is pleasant, with willows hanging everywhere, and the weather must be fine tomorrow. Let's just go out of the post house and go for a stroll."

"Seeing me, Ying Xi will come out naturally." Qi Ranming paused, "This is the fastest and cheapest way."