Donggong Zhangjiao

"Trade?" Fang Yun wondered, "What else does she have that she can use to trade with the emperor?"

"A list and a treasure."

Pei Yao said in a deep voice.

At this moment, Qingrong brought mung bean soup. Fang Yun took it and handed it to Pei Yao, signaling her to step back.

Qingrong understood, hurriedly retreated outside the house and closed the door.

Pei Yao took a slow sip of mung bean soup before speaking again.

"But do you still remember what I told you before, that Concubine Yan and her half-brother, Lin Cong, the sixth prince of the late Emperor of Shangyang Kingdom, have a bad relationship?"

"I will naturally remember such royal secrets." Fang Yun nodded, and then thought of something, "Back then, the sixth prince was the most powerful opponent of the crown prince of Shangyang Kingdom. If he hadn't been betrayed by someone, he would have fallen to Da Qi. Having been captured, I’m afraid it’s still unclear who the current Lord of Shangyang is. A person with such strength must have a lot of connections and wealth, could it be that”

Regarding Fang Yun's guess, Pei Yao nodded calmly.

"Is it credible?" Fang Yun frowned.

After all, the current King of Shangyang has been on the throne for several years. Could it be that the Sixth Prince’s old subordinates and wealth haven’t been discovered yet?
  Pei Yao narrowed his eyes and said calmly.

"Of course I want to try to verify the authenticity. She asked Hong Zheng to tell me that the craftsmen under the Sixth Prince have developed a new method of smelting iron. The forging of iron tools is more sophisticated, but the cost has to be saved, and the efficiency of mass production is not high. It’s too low. She has seen this recipe and remembered it. Before the war with us, the sixth prince offered this recipe to the late Emperor of Shangyang Kingdom in order to seek merit, and the late Emperor praised him greatly. That’s why, at that time, The prince, now the king of Shangyang Kingdom, decided to kill the sixth prince at any cost to preserve his position."

After saying this, Fang Yun understood that this recipe for smelting iron was the wealth Lin Chan mentioned.

In today's era, iron smelting technology is directly linked to the sophistication of weapons. If this recipe is really that good, it will not only save the cost of forging weapons, but also get more sophisticated weapons. It is indeed a good thing to save. The money is not just money.

"What kind of list is that?" Fang Yun was curious, so he took the initiative to ask.

Pei Yao chuckled lightly, "The list of loyal old subordinates of the six princes of Shangyang Kingdom. Concubine Yan said that when she came from Shangyang Kingdom, although the king Lin Chen had already ascended the throne, the people under the sixth prince also accounted for half of the court. He was I killed a group of people, but I couldn't and didn't dare to kill them all. This was done openly, but secretly, there were still connections."

It is not difficult to understand that when a new king ascends the throne, he wants to kill a group of political opponents, but he cannot kill them all. Otherwise, half of the people in the court will be empty. Who will do the work for you? How will the country run?

Fang Yun frowned, "But these old troops can't play a big role, right? They won't betray the country?"

"Yes." Pei Yao nodded at this moment, "I only need to spread to Shangyang Kingdom the true cause of the death of the sixth prince of Shangyang Kingdom. If there are any loyal officials among these old officials, they will naturally be angry. You say, if Shangyang Kingdom There are other people who can be supported, will they have other thoughts?"

"It is indeed possible, but I believe that rumors alone are not enough to make things happen. Someone needs to be a lobbyist to connect these people and plan together."

As he spoke, Fang Yun's speaking speed slowly slowed down, and surprise suddenly appeared in his eyes.

"Is it possible that Concubine Yan volunteered to be the lobbyist to contact the Sixth Prince's old department? Please ask the Emperor to let her go back to Shangyang Kingdom!"

By the time she said this, a playful smile appeared on Pei Yao's face.

Everything is left unsaid.

Fang Yun calmed down and couldn't help but said, "She is really bold."

"If you are not bold, how dare you do these things alone in Daqi." Pei Yao joked.

Hearing this, Fang Yucai said, "She must have some weakness in the hands of Lord Shangyang before she agreed to come. This level must be indispensable in making deals with the Emperor now."

While Fang Yun was saying this, Pei Yao finished the mung bean soup in his hand, put the bowl next to him, and then said.

"Yes, she also has conditions. Her biological mother is in the hands of the Lord of Shangyang as a pledge. She wants me to preserve her biological mother." "Of course it is possible to preserve her, but we cannot let their mother and daughter reunite. Her biological mother should be in my care." Qi Jingdu is here to continue her pledge, otherwise, how can we trust her to do a good job in Shangyang Congress?"

Following Pei Yao's words, Fang Yun said in a deep voice.

Hearing her say this, Pei Yao also raised his eyebrows and smiled.

"My beloved concubine really has the same thoughts as me."

"Your Majesty is still talkative." Fang Yuan glared at him anxiously, "When he captured Concubine Yan's maid A Jin, Prime Minister Lu had drafted the credentials and sent them to Shangyang Kingdom. If he wants to make this move again, he must not Hurry up and seize the certificate of credence. If it gets into the hands of the Lord of Shangyang, he will have to kill Concubine Yan’s biological mother immediately, so there is no bargaining chip!"

Pei Yao was not in a hurry, "Don't worry, I had already sent people to intercept the credentials before I came here. It has been less than ten days and the credentials haven't left Da Qi yet. I don't have the credentials." Order it to be delivered urgently, step by step, until it reaches the Lord of Shangyang, at least a month later."

"Your Majesty, is this a prophet of the future?" Fang Yun looked surprised.

"How can I have such good skills?"

Pei Yao narrowed his eyes and said calmly.

"This first letter of credence contains no evidence, it is just for questioning. There is no need to rush to deliver such a letter to the Lord of Shangyang. I originally planned to catch up with you after I get the concrete evidence. For those who have issued a letter of credence, the two letters of credence sent out one after another can catch the Lord of Shangyang a little off guard. Now, it can be regarded as an accident."

"Then it seems that the emperor has made a decision. I can't think of turning my head around anymore. I am exhausted and hungry."

Fang Yun shrugged and sighed, as if he couldn't keep up with his thoughts.

"You are so smart. You are just trying to avoid suspicion." Pei Yao suddenly said directly.

Fang Yun was stunned for a moment, then curled his lips, "You can't interfere in politics in the harem. I've already gone too far. If word spreads, I should be beheaded as a demon concubine!"

"Yes, yes, you are right. You are a demon concubine, and I should be a deluded fool. No one is better than the other." Pei Yao raised his eyebrows and smiled.

When he said this, Fang Yun glanced at him again.

Then he stood up and said, "The emperor is afraid that he is hungry, and he is talking nonsense. I don't dare to listen. I go to the small kitchen to see if dinner is ready."

After saying that, he stood up and went outside.

Pei Yao didn't stop her, he just smiled and played with the fan that Fang Yun left on the table, saying nothing.

How could he not know that Fang Yun was avoiding suspicion.

Although in Pei Yao's heart, he doesn't mind letting Fang Yun know this, and even likes the feeling of sharing some news with someone he trusts. After all, Fang Yun has been involved in this matter a long time ago, so what is he avoiding now?

Besides, Pei Yao himself was restrained. Apart from letting Fang Yun know about the political affairs related to the harem and participate in them, he would not say much else.

So at this moment, Fang Yun avoided suspicion and he didn't point it out.

This is also a sign of obeying the rules and being measured. Pei Yao just likes Fang Yun's ability to advance and retreat appropriately.

That night, we naturally stayed at Yuzhang Palace.

Everyone in the harem looked at Yuzhang Palace with different thoughts.