Raid

Chapter 54 Claims
The matter of the imperial mausoleum is not over yet, and the hidden secrets of Kang Wang's death have emerged again. Under the fuel of Li Shengxi, the rumors of Emperor Yuanjia's innocence are rampant. If the courtiers were not watching, he would not even want to go to court.

The investigation of the Emperor’s Mausoleum by the third division had no clue, but the investigation of King Kang’s matter was different. Under the vigorous and vigorous actions of King Wu and King Zhao, the investigation was very fast, and the truth was found out in less than three days. —Kang Wang was indeed killed by the Xirong people.

But this also leads to another question, why did the people of Xirong attack Kang Wang when they were fine after eating?
Gu Lingxu couldn't sit still right away. On the day the news came out, he personally went to Dali Temple and said bluntly that the people of Xirong came for him, and that King Kang had just suffered an innocent disaster.

Dali Siqing had a terrible headache, and directly handed over the matter to King Wu for handling, but King Wu didn't want to touch it.

He also had a headache, but after all he knew that this matter was serious, so he went to Meng Songyan's house first.

When Meng Songyan saw the visitor, he knew the purpose of the visitor without asking, so he couldn't help chuckling.

King Wu smiled wryly, "Teacher, this is a big matter, and I still need you to make up your mind."

Although he didn't say it, he also knew that Emperor Yuan Jia couldn't take this idea at all.Emperor Yuanjia's ears were full of followers of the Zhou and Guan clans, and those people would only speak out of their own interests and would not think about the imperial court.

If Guan Shi is asked to get involved in this matter, it will inevitably turn the big thing into a small one. At that time, not to mention Concubine Kang and Marquis Xiangcheng, even the people of the world will not be able to explain it.

If the Zhou family is asked to get involved, the Zhou family will definitely try to get involved in this matter with Guan Zhi, and pull Guan Zhi down at all costs.

Thinking of this, I can only come to Meng Taifu, and after Meng Taifu has made up his mind, he will join hands with the clan to finalize the matter, so that nothing will go wrong.

"The Xirong people are domineering, so we have to guard against them." Taifu Meng shook his head, his eyes darkened, "they intercepted and killed the Marquis of Xiang Cheng, there may not be other reasons besides the long-standing grievances."

"Teacher means..."

"I'm afraid, I still want to destroy the southwest barrier, and wait for the future." Meng Songyan sighed, and then smiled easily, "I used to find it difficult to find a way to achieve both, and had no choice but to gouge out the flesh and mend the sores, but now, I never want to turn around , with the best of both worlds."

The king of Wu was old and refined, so he immediately understood the deep meaning of Meng Songyan's words, yes, it is difficult for them now, and it is also difficult for the people of Xirong. Compared with each other, no one is much better than the other.

Doing business with Xirong is a threat to breeding tigers, but not doing business with Xirong can't even care about the present.

But now, they can use this as an excuse to refuse or delay the trade with Xirong, and they can severely beat the Xirong people for a sum of money.It not only solves the urgent need, but also solves the disaster in the future, and even takes this opportunity to beat the eunuch severely. Right now is an excellent opportunity.

Seeing that he understood, Meng Taifu couldn't help but smile, "I will discuss this matter in the Taiji Hall tomorrow, and the clan, I hope King Wu will do his best."

"Naturally." King Wu nodded, then left the residence of Meng Taifu, and hurriedly contacted the clan to act.

On the second day, Taifu Meng went up to discuss the matter.

Naturally, the party manager was the first to be unable to sit still, and Su Changtai jumped out first, "It must not be done. If the trade is cancelled, what will happen to the finance of the Ministry of Finance? Where will the diplomatic relations between the two countries be?"

"What kind of diplomatic relations are diplomatic relations? But Xiaoxiao Fanbang was swept away by my father decades ago, and now he is defeated by the Southern Jin Dynasty. What qualifications do they have to talk about diplomatic relations with us? Talking about diplomatic relations with them, this is not rushing to lower their status " Gu Lingxu couldn't help but said.

The Minister of the Household Department at the side glanced at Su Changtai. He remembered what the clan had said to him when he came to his door yesterday, and he couldn't help but said: "The Minister of the Household Department is very concerned about the finances of the Household Department."

"Finance is the government's finances, and everyone in the country can care about it. Does Guo Shangshu have any objections?"

"I won't have any objections. It's just that if Su Siqing can do his own errands well and take care of the Xirong envoys in the Honglu guest house, maybe His Royal Highness Kang Wang will not die tragically. Xiangchenghou And I won’t be hunted down.” As an official of the household department who quarrels with officials of the imperial court almost every year, he can talk one by one, especially the head of the household department, the minister of the household department.

Compared with eloquence, it is estimated that only the censor of Yushitai can talk about them.

Su Changtai was in a hurry, obviously some time ago the Minister of the Ministry of Households was still in favor of doing business with Xirong, and he didn't know why he changed his mind today and turned the spearhead against him.

"The Xirong people are bold and reckless, domineering and hateful. Even though the Xirong envoy said that this matter is his own decision, he doesn't know anything about it, but it also shows the madness of the Xirong people. If we continue to do business with them, what face will our dynasty have? "Meng Songyan said seriously.

King Wu nodded and echoed, "My lord, I think what King Wu said is true. Not only should the trade be closed, but the people of Xirong should also pay tribute and compensation to express their apology."

The eyes of the rest of the people at the scene were all clear, no wonder Taifu Meng now bluntly refuses to do business, and feelings are waiting here.

A prince died in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and the Marquis of Xiangcheng was hunted down again and again. This amount of compensation will not be small. Although it does not reach the huge sum of 500 million yuan, it is still enough to solve the urgent needs of the court.

Cutting off trade again, and avoiding the comparative risks.Even Guan Dang couldn't help but sigh that Kang Wang died so well this time.

No matter how loudly the management party clamored, with the strong opposition of the clan and Meng Taifu, they were invincible.In addition, there is the Zhou family. Although they are very sorry that this matter did not involve Guan Zhi, they are stupid to oppose the pressure of the clan and Meng Songyan if they can cut off Guan Zhi's arm.

Ever since, the matter was settled.According to Emperor Yuanjia's dictation, Meng Songyan drafted the decree on his behalf, cut off the trade with Xirong, and demanded 200 million guan in compensation.

As for the Xirong side, they could only agree, because they had already turned against the Southern Jin Dynasty, and they did not dare to easily turn against the Northern Qi before they regained their vitality.

Put it in Kang Wang's mansion, and after the clan's discussion, add more grace.First of all, the son of King Kang was allowed to inherit the title in advance and enjoy the double king's salary.The head of Huaining County was also named the princess, and all the food and treatment were comparable to the princess.Concubine Kang, no, it should be called Concubine Kang now.Concubine Kang's mother's family also gave a lot of money and kindness.

King Kang's funeral was presided over by King Wu, and the clan held a grand ceremony.Kang Wang's death can be said to benefit everyone except Guan Zhi.

Even Emperor Yuan Jia felt much better.After all, after he drafted this edict, all civil and military courts flattered and boasted, and even Gu Lingxu's thorny head shut up obediently.

After being on the throne for so long, he tasted for the first time the taste of the emperor saying one thing and being arbitrary.

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