Spring and Autumn Confucian Heroes

Chapter 235 Snooping
Watching Jiang Xiaobai leave with his subordinates, Tian Qi clenched his fists tightly, and a haze flashed in his eyes.

"Humph!"

After coldly snorting, Tian Qi finally turned around and entered the prime minister's mansion.

Huan Chang looked at the layout of the city guard camp, and couldn't help but secretly nodded.

"I really didn't expect that the guards of Linzi City would be as elite as Si. Qi really deserves to be a powerful country in Kyushu."

When Jiang Xiaobai heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

"If Ah Chang had seen the royal guards, he wouldn't feel that these city guards are elite."

Although the two had only met once, they talked and laughed as if they were best friends.

"A Chang, you were hit by two people and fell to the ground. You almost scared me to death."

Fang Li looked at Huan Chang with reproach and joy.

Huan Chang laughed and said, "Soldiers never tire of deceit. If I hadn't pretended to be unconscious, Tian Qi would lose face today, and I'm afraid I wouldn't let it go."

After finishing speaking, Huan Chang set his sights on Jiang Xiaobai again.

"Brother Xiaobai, if I have a bad relationship with Na Tianqi, will I cause trouble for my brother?"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "I wanted to trouble that old man before, but because of my status, I couldn't do many things."

"Ah Chang, brother Fang's actions today have made that old man lose all face. It's really satisfying!"

There has been a long history of disagreement between the prince of Qi and the prime minister.

Including the last time Jiang Xiaobai was banned from the national capital, Tian Qi was behind to fan the flames, and the two are almost at the same level now.

However, although Jiang Xiaobai is a prince, his power in the court is still not as good as Tian Qi.

The three talked and laughed, and soon came to Jiang Xiaobai's tent.

After dismissing the guards, Jiang Xiaobai's face became serious.

"Ah Chang, Brother Fang."

"You made Tian Qi faceless today. The old man guessed Ah Chang's identity, so he might not dare to take revenge."

"But Brother Fang, you have to be careful."

"Even, Ah Chang has to be careful of secret methods. Maybe they don't dare to hurt you publicly, so maybe they won't do it in secret."

Huan Chang frowned slightly, and said, "Is Tian Qi's influence in Qi really that great?"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled wryly upon hearing this.

Although the state of Qi is strong and prosperous, internal struggles are also very fierce. Even the attitude towards the sect is very different.

Of course, there are many people who want to eradicate all sects in the territory and concentrate power in the hands of the royal family.

However, there are still many people who think that the sect is powerful, as long as they don't invade Qi's territory, it's better for Qi to make friends with them and not to fight rashly.

Maintaining the status quo is the best choice.

The former are called radicals and the latter are called conservatives.

For hundreds of years, the two factions in the court of Qi State have been fighting endlessly, almost becoming a tripartite force, and it is difficult to distinguish between top and bottom.

State Prime Minister Tian Qi is the leader of the conservative faction.

As a clan, Jiang Xiaobai naturally didn't want to see Qi and the clan share the country, but he was an unscrupulous radical.

There are countless radicals in Qi State, if Jiang Xiaobai is an ordinary person, it's no big deal.

The bad thing is that Jiang Xiaobai is the prince of the Qi country, and he is likely to inherit the position of the king of the Qi country.

If such a radical person is allowed to take charge of the military and political power of Qi State, the consequences can be imagined, Qi State will definitely be full of wars at that time.

This made the conservative faction headed by Tian Qi keep suppressing Jiang Xiaobai in the court.

Even, Tian Qi has always wanted to abolish Jiang Xiaobai and support another royal disciple as the prince.

Of course, these are secret secrets of the Qi Kingdom. Ordinary people have only heard about them, and they have no idea that the matter is so serious.

"If it weren't for the support of many people here, I'm afraid I'm still grounded, and I can't be the general of the city guard at all."

Jiang Xiaobai had a bitter expression on his face.

"By the way, those martial artists who have just been captured, they are Tian Qi's cronies after all, and I can't detain them for too long."

Hearing Jiang Xiaobai's words, Huan Chang and Fang Li's hearts were shaken.

They had only heard before that the crown prince was not in harmony with the prime minister, but they did not expect such a secret.

At this moment, Fang Li suddenly woke up.

He finally understood why Tian Qi was very enthusiastic when he first visited him.

When Fang Li explained his point of view to Tian Qi and wanted to unite the princes of the world to crusade against the sect, he was suddenly thrown into the cold palace.

"I see."

If he had known that there was such a secret in Qi State, and that Tian Qi was the leader of the conservative faction, Fang Li would not have gone to the prime minister's mansion no matter what.

Huan Chang also finally understood why Tian Qi would rather lower his figure than frame Fang Li.

Since Tian Qi is the Prime Minister of the Qi State, he must have extraordinary talents, and he often recruits talents, so he has a good reputation.

Huan Chang can see Fang Li's talent, how can Tian Qi not see it?

It's just that there is a conflict of ideas between the two sides, and it is impossible for Tian Qi to reuse Fang Li.

If Fang Li were to defect to Jiang Xiaobai, the blow to the conservatives in Qi would be absolutely unparalleled.

This made Tian Qi, regardless of his status, want to frame Fang Li, so that his reputation would be ruined and no one would dare to use him.

"I really didn't expect that elder brother Fang Li would be involved in the internal struggle of the Qi State court unintentionally."

Huan Chang secretly sighed.

……

The three of them were of the same age and had similar interests, so naturally the more they talked, the more excited they became.

"Brother Fang originally wanted to apply for an official in the Qi State. With Brother Fang's talent, why is it so difficult?"

Knowing Fang Li's ambition and talent, Jiang Xiaobai was immediately overjoyed, and prepared to recruit Fang Li to be his right-hand man.

Huan Chang's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't say anything.

Fang Li pondered for a long time, thanked Jiang Xiaobai for his kindness, and then said: "If Qi is unified internally and works together externally, I will naturally be able to use what I have learned."

"However, given the current situation in Qi, it is very difficult to eliminate the conservatives in the country, let alone unite with the rest of the princes to achieve a great cause."

Although Fang Li aspires to be an official, he also knows that Qi State is not suitable for him.

When Huan Chang heard the words, he nodded slightly.

The state of Qi is now a powerful political vortex, if Fang Li hastily intervened, he might not be able to protect himself.

Fang Li has been down and out for a long time, always wanting to make something, now being invited by the Prince of Qi but still refusing, is enough to show that the other party's mind is firm.

Fang Li's refusal made Jiang Xiaobai speechless, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

Huan Chang hurried forward to smooth things over.

"I came this time to look for Brother Li Jian. I wonder if Brother Xiaobai knows where he is now?"

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head.

"After ordering the master to kill many mortals in the famous sword villa, Brother Li traveled to other countries. I don't know where he is."

Huan Chang's heart sank slightly.

"Brother Bai, do you know the location of Samsara Island?"

Back then in Mingjian Villa, the owner of Samsara Island helped and confronted Haotian in the air.

Since Huan Chang came to Qi State, he would pay a visit no matter what, so I would like to thank him.

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help laughing bitterly when he heard this.

"Don't say it's me. In the whole world, apart from the people inside Samsara Island, there are very few warriors who know this island."

Huan Chang couldn't help showing a look of embarrassment on his face.

"It seems that this trip to find Samsara Island will not be too easy."

(End of this chapter)