wealthy lord

Chapter 872: Discussion in the Study Room, Finding the Traitor

This is his first step into the core of power of the Great Duan Dynasty, and he will crawl over even if he has to.

Everyone sat down one after another, talking in low voices. They didn't know yet what had happened to make Lin Yun mobilize such a large force.

At this time, Ye Ruhui, as the leading minister of the Military Affairs Office today, clasped his fists and said, "Prince Regent, everyone is here!"

Lin Yun held the teacup in his left hand all the time and raised his chin: "The secret letter is on the table, pass it around and read it! You are the decision-makers of my Great Duan Dynasty, you will not be stumped by such a secret letter, right?"

Ye Ruhui was the first to pick up the secret letter and read it. His pair of white eyebrows instantly frowned, and then he passed it to Fu Linan who was sitting next to him.

Afterwards, everyone read it one by one, and a guard placed the secret letter back on the table mountain.

Lin Yun had been observing the changes in everyone's expressions. Seeing that the time was almost up, he said in a deep voice, "Okay, all the ministers may speak now!"

Ye Ruhui clasped his fists and said, "Prince Regent, I am stupid and did not see any mystery. I just felt that the handwriting on the letter looked familiar! But I couldn't remember it for a while..."

Lin Yun said playfully, "It's okay, let's think about it slowly! Anyway, if we can't decipher this letter today, none of us will leave this door! Let's just stay here!"

It's not that he's trying to disgust everyone on purpose, but the matter has reached a point where it must be resolved.

Ten thunder bomb cannons are about to leave the factory, although they are still in the confidential stage.

But it will definitely be exposed during the final transportation.

By that time, the artillery had not yet been delivered to Jiangxia County, but the news had probably reached Guan Haiyue's ears. Although Lin Yun was certain that even if the other party got the news in advance, he would not be able to crack it, but he would not be able to sleep or eat well unless he found the traitor.

It's like a burr stuck in your finger, you can't pull it out, and it itches uncomfortably.

Everyone looked at each other, and could only calm down and think seriously.

At this time, Fu Linan said: "Your Majesty, I dare to guess that this code should refer to the palace!"

Lin Yun raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Tell me more about it!"

"First of all, there is no need to mention the Chou hour, which is the specific time! In addition, the Thirteen Yaos were the thirteen provinces of the Great Duan Dynasty before the establishment of the vassal kings. Although the court later reorganized the thirteen provinces into thirty-six counties, the late emperor specially renamed the thirteen main halls in the palace as the Thirteen Provinces in order to commemorate the occasion!"

"So, I think we should look for clues in the thirteen palaces in the palace. Maybe we can follow the clues and find out the meaning of the other code words."

Lin Yun nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad! Fu Zhongtang is indeed knowledgeable!"

"Hey, Your Majesty, you are too kind! I just said that. I am not sure if there is any connection!"

Fu Lin'an looked very proud, as he finally got to show off his fame this time.

Because except for him, no one present could answer it.

Lin Yun adjusted his sitting position and said with a smile: "The Eighth Prince is an old man in the court and grew up in the palace. He should be able to see some clues, right?"

The Eighth Sage King slowly shook his head: "I am a lowly official with little knowledge and talent, and I really can't see any deep meaning!"

He actually wanted to take the opportunity to show himself. After all, he had just been pardoned and needed a chance to regain Lin Yun's attention.

But this code is too abstract.

Lin Yun smiled contemptuously: "All of you ministers are pillars of the Great Duan Dynasty. Is this the level you are at?"

Everyone looked at him at the same time, feeling disdainful in their hearts.

"Our level is not high, and your level as Regent is not much higher either!"

At this time, Xue Kai, who had been listening, suddenly said: "Your Highness, your humble servant..."

"What? Minister Xue has deciphered the code?"

"No! Several princes in the middle hall couldn't figure it out, so I naturally don't have the ability to do so! What I want to say is that the prince seems to have forgotten to call someone from the National Academy of Scholars! In terms of intelligence and talent, Mr. Du from the National Academy of Scholars is second to none. I'm sure he can decipher this code!" Everyone's eyes lit up.

"Yes! How could I have forgotten about that old man!"

Du Sheng was the veteran who helped Li Jing ascend to the throne back then, so his ability is evident.

Lin Yun shouted, "Come here, quickly invite the Prime Minister of the National Academy, Lord Du!"

"Yes!"

The palace guards did not dare to delay and ran out quickly.

Nearly another half hour passed.

There was a hurried sound of court boots outside the courtyard, and Du Sheng and Zheng Youli walked in quickly, both kneeling down to pay their respects.

"We are here to see His Majesty... His Majesty the Fourteenth!"

Lin Yun waved his hand and said, "Get up! Elder Du, you are carrying all of our expectations this time, please don't let me down!"

Du Sheng smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, please don't say that! What is it? You should tell me first!"

Lin Yun pointed to the secret letter on the table and said, "This letter was sent from the capital, and was finally secretly intercepted by the spy I arranged in Hanzhong County! It can be confirmed that the sudden disappearance of the late Queen Tong Xiangrou is related to this letter!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present took a deep breath.

What surprised them was not the content of the letter, but they were shocked by Lin Yun's terrifying intelligence gathering ability, which even allowed him to send spies behind enemy lines.

You have to know that we are in a wartime state now, and Hanzhong County must be heavily defended, especially against spies who are gathering intelligence, they will definitely be on high alert.

But even so, they were still easily infiltrated by people from Lin Yun's faction. The thought of it made them feel terrified and sent chills down their spines.

If one day, Lin Yun used this trick on them, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Du Sheng and Zheng Youli already knew Lin Yun's tricks, so they didn't react much.

Du Sheng raised his hand, picked up the secret letter on the table and began to read it.

Everyone stared at him, hoping to see clues in the changes in his expression.

But Du Sheng had long reached the point where he could not show his emotions on his face, and although his old eyes were cloudy, they were full of wisdom.

Time passed, and soon a cup of tea had passed.

Lin Yun had just put down the empty teacup and was about to add more tea when Du Sheng raised the corners of his mouth slightly and placed the letter lightly on the table.

"How about it?"

Du Sheng sighed: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask, how are you going to deal with this traitor next?"

Before Lin Yun could say anything, the Eighth Sage King Li Mu suddenly said, "He should be put to death by slow slicing!"

His hatred for Han King Guan Haiyue now surpasses that for Lin Yun.

Strictly speaking, everything Lin Yun did was abominable, but it was also the nature of a tyrant. Throughout history, power struggles have always been so cruel.

But Han King Guan Haiyue was a traitor to his Li family. Not only did he take advantage of Li Jing's trust, he also almost caused the Eighth Wise King to capsize.

If Lin Yun had not seen through this trump card at the beginning, Li Mu would most likely have brought all the strength he had accumulated over the past few decades to Hanzhong County.

The final result is predictable. Not only will Li Mu be defeated miserably, but he will also be humiliated.

(End of this chapter)