Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 774 Trading

In Guangling City, Wang Meng was reading a private message from his old friend Xue Qiang.

With their authority and sense of smell extremely sensitive, the imperial court's appointment of Xue Qiang as the Protector of Beiting was clearly sending some kind of signal.

The Xue family has a huge business, spanning the two prefectures of Yongbin and Sili, with tens of thousands of troops in hand, no one else would be reassured.

"The Xue family has no intention of disobeying His Majesty, but... the family is complex and people's hearts are changeable." Xue Qiang's son Xue Bian came all the way from Fenyin to deliver a message.

The Xue family, also known as the three Xue families, is the fusion of the Xue family of Shu, the Xue family of Hedong, and the Xue family of Bingzhou. They jointly resisted the Hu people during the Yongjia Rebellion. Although Xue Qiang was the head of the clan, he could not make a decision with one word.

"You are worrying too much. The imperial court will not forget Xue's contribution, and your majesty will arrange it properly. Not only will Xue not be weak, but he will also be able to do great things in the future."

Xue Bian might still doubt what others said, but Wang Meng and Xue Qiang were close friends and would not talk nonsense.

"If this is the case, my nephew will be relieved."

"Remember, you must not act rashly, otherwise no one can save Xue. The situation will become clear in a year." Wang Meng gave a few words.

"My nephew knows." Xue Bian backed away.

"Call the troops from all over Huainan to suppress the enemy, prepare more flags, and recruit more ships. Jiangdong will naturally be frightened." Su Quan cupped his hands and said.

He dares to really take action against powerful people.

"We still need some assistance from the Imperial Navy."

Although Wang Meng was determined to take action, it was a national policy to drive the powerful Wu Hui southward. The powerful nobles from other places were also watching the development of the situation, so it was best not to use force.

Within a few days, the river mouth was crowded with warships, flags on the shore were like clouds, and troops from all walks of life were sent to the village along the river.

"Your Majesty, you don't know. The last time we defeated Linyi, it was due to lack of preparations and poor equipment. If the imperial court can help..."

"How to apply pressure?"

From a simple general, he became resourceful.

Guangling's geographical environment is extremely advantageous. With the navy in hand, they can attack Wuhui in ten days, and the powerful people have no power to fight back.

"Yes!" Wang Meng agreed directly before he finished speaking.

A few days later, Zhou Zhi, the powerful leader of Wu Hui, went to Guangling to pay homage to Wang Meng.

Su Quan on the side said: "It has been more than 20 days since your Majesty arrived in Guangling, and there has been no news about the powerful Wu Hui. Could it be that you want to disobey the imperial edict?"

"Wu Hui's land and mansion in exchange for the armor, weapons and horses of the imperial court?" Wang Meng did not expect that the powerful men would think further.

It was originally a place where rivers and seas gathered. The Daliang court focused on managing this place and it became more and more prosperous.

"You go ahead and make arrangements." Wang Meng nodded.

"Disobey the edict? Do they have the courage?" Wang Meng laughed.

Su Quan has followed Wang Meng for many years and learned a lot.

Soon, Guangling became full of excitement.

Waiting like this is not the answer. We must put some pressure on the powerful people.

"Your Majesty has already treated them with utmost benevolence and righteousness. If you still push back on such a good thing, do you really think that I, the leader, dare not take action? My subordinates suggest that more pressure should be added."

Jiangdong was in panic all day long.

"Yes!" Wang Meng nodded directly.

Zhou Zhi's eyes moved and he took out a map from his pocket. Many areas were already defined on it, either rich places near the sea or important places guarding the throat. New place names were even given.

The reason they had been lingering for so long was because they were discussing the division of land.

"Please also ask the imperial court to reward us with these lands."

The powerful people do not let go of eagles when they see rabbits. Without the imperial court's edict of rewards, they are always uneasy in their hearts.

Wang Meng laughed, "General Zhou is attentive."

This laughter made Zhou Zhi's whole body tremble, "If... it makes you feel inappropriate, we can change it..."

"There is no need to change. The court agrees to all your requests. There is only one request." "Your Majesty, please tell me." Zhou Zhi opened his eyes wide. He was a local snake in Jiangdong, but in front of Wang Meng, he was as obedient as a cat.

"Send troops as soon as possible." These requests were not too much for Daliang.

Exchanging equipment and reinforcements for land and mansions is not a loss.

"One month later, Wu Hui's children will go south to bring peace to the Linyi Kingdom for Daliang!" Zhou Zhi did not expect Wang Meng to be so easy to talk to.

"It's not for Daliang, it's for China, and it's for yourselves."

Luoyang.

Since this year, Li Yue has obviously felt that his body is not as good as before. The old injuries caused by charging into battle when he was young are aching. Especially when it rains, the old wounds seem to be bitten by tens of thousands of ants.

When I was young, I didn't take it seriously. When I reached middle age, my living environment gradually became more comfortable, and my health deteriorated.

Some of the founding kings in history rarely lived long.

The more worried he was about his health, the faster the illness came. A heavy rain made Li Yue feel cold all over and became bedridden.

"People still have to serve their old age." Li Yue sighed, he is almost forty-five or six this year.

In this era, he is considered an old man.

"My father is in the prime of life, but he has recovered from some illnesses." Li Jian came to serve him personally.

"I know that my body cannot be taken care of well." Li Yue thought openly, and he had no regrets in this life.

"Father...it's time to take medicine." Li Yi came in with a bowl of medicine.

When Li Yue heard this, he looked at the respectful expression on his face, and then at the hot soup in his hand. He suddenly felt a little hairy in his heart. He felt like he had never seen this scene before.

"My son, I serve my father and take the medicine." Li Jian reached out to receive it.

Li Yi did not hand it over, "My father is not feeling well. The prince should put state affairs first, and I will take care of him."

"My elder brother is kind and filial, and my younger brother admires him."

"Brothers, why do you need to say such unreasonable things? Father, as long as I am here, the prince can rest assured."

The two of them looked at each other with smiles on their faces. They took four or five breaths before retreating. People who didn't know would really think that the two of them were brothers and sisters.

Although the previous incident of occupying people's houses in Chang'an has passed, another battle has officially begun.

Although the status of the prince is stable, in such a large country, various forces are entangled, and there are many people who do not want to see the prince ascend the throne. A group of people have also gathered around Li Yi.

Li Yue coughed.

Li Yi quickly brought the medicine together and said, "This is cooked by my son. It strengthens the foundation and nourishes the body."

Li Yue stared at the dark soup, feeling mentally and physically uncomfortable at the same time, "Is this stuff you made really drinkable?"

"Father, don't worry. If you are sick, you will be treated, and if you are not sick, you will strengthen your body." Li Yi patted her chest and said.

"Then drink. Your body needs it more than mine to strengthen its foundation and strengthen its vitality."

Li Yi's eyes flashed.

Li Jian said: "Since it can keep you healthy and strong, it doesn't hurt for my brother to drink some."

Li Yi laughed dryly, drank the soup in one gulp, and burped at the end, "I will serve another bowl for my father."

The two brothers looked at each other again.

Li Yi still had a smile on her face, while Li Jian looked calm.

"I am not feeling well. There have been a lot of things going on in the DPRK recently. The prince still puts state affairs first." Li Yue waved his hand.

"My dear, please retire." Li Jian raised his hand to Li Yuegong, and then raised his hand to Li Yi.

Li Yi returned the gift.

(End of this chapter)