Chapter 6 Safeguards
The lights in the room have never been turned off, and the guests entering and leaving the room are very prominent. From the carriage guards in the outer courtyard of the Protectorate, it can be seen that almost all of their escorts come from one department - the Special Operations Office of the Western Xinjiang Security Bureau. Even senior officials at the level of the Governor or the Director-General may not be able to enjoy the special care of the Special Operations Office of the Security Bureau. Except for important officials who are considered necessary for special protection by the senior officials of the Security Bureau, other officials like Mo Lun who are high in the position of the Director of the Law Office, do not have such special treatment.
All five carriages parked in the outer courtyard of the Protectorate tonight were guarded by more than four special operations staff. This is already a very luxurious treatment for Qingyang, the capital of the northwest county. All those who can enter and exit the Protectorate are important figures, and those who can enter and exit the inner courtyard of the Protectorate at such a night are self-evident.
Wufeng leaned on the easy chair and gently shook his body. He was not surprised by the opposition from his subordinates. If his subordinates support him in Beijing, he would have to think about it well.
"Okay, I don't think we have to argue about this issue anymore. Huangfu Tiancheng's side has achieved the results we want, and Ying Jianming has done a good job. The Fourth Legion can control at least two divisions. Of course, only one division can really come in handy. Our people have already contacted the Imperial Wulin Army and the Gendarmerie Command. Although we have not achieved absolute certainty, at least one thing is certain that it will not benefit them. I am afraid that the only thing we need to consider is Yusufu's city guard, which is located on the throat of our Third Legion entering the capital. This guy is as cunning as a ghost and cannot predict what this guy is thinking. However, if I want to know the current affairs as a hero, he will not easily intervene in these matters. In this case, are you still worried?" Wufeng's voice dragged on for a long time, and his speaking speed was intentionally slowed down, as if he was a little dissatisfied with everyone's stubbornness.
"Your Highness, if you can assure us that you will never enter the imperial capital, I think everyone has no objection to your plan. Once you enter the imperial capital, let alone whether Huangfu Tiancheng's division, the imperial guards, is reliable. Even if you can stand on our side, there are four imperial guard divisions. Huangfu Tiancheng is brave, but can he defeat four? Besides, there are the swaying imperial guards and military police headquarters." After a pause, Xiao Tang suppressed his breath.
Then he opened his mouth again: "It is good that your highness has the heart to preserve Tang He's vitality, but with the strength of Situ's three sons, we cannot underestimate it at the moment. If we are alone and wise, we will not do it. Everyone's opinion is that if the road from Qinghe to Zhongzhou can be smooth, your highness can go to the imperial capital city. In addition, no matter what decision your Highness makes, the position of this mistress must be determined first and prevent problems before it happens. According to the opinions of everyone, Miss An Qier will be the only one to choose at that time, so please consider it."
Although the rest of the people did not answer, they obviously agreed with Xiao Tang's words. Even Su Qin, who had always been inclined to Situ Yutang, believed that under this situation, only An Qier could keep the current calm in the Western Xinjiang and comfort the local forces opposed to the Situ family, especially in Yunzhong and Heshuo areas.
When everyone dispersed, Wufeng called Diao Su again and made some arrangements before walking into the depths of the inner courtyard. The northwest of spring is still cold, and the air conditioning is even more intense at night. Wufeng stood in the corridor outside the door in his clothes, thinking carefully about everyone's opinions. Is he a little too arbitrary? Everyone's opinion is very simple. Things that are too empty and ethereal do not need to be too ambitious, and ensuring the actual interests at present is the best strategy, but do you have to follow their opinions?
For a moment, all kinds of messy thoughts came one after another, and Wufeng felt even more bored. This trip might be a matter of determining the future fate of the Tanghe nation. The Situ family has lost its last chance. It is up to me to belong to the world. Do you really want to take the risk of this?
"Fenglang, why haven't you rested yet? Are you still worried about Lord Xiao and the others' opinions?" A familiar footsteps came from behind, and a thick cloak wrapped around her body. The already cool vest suddenly became warm.
"Well, their words do make some sense. According to their ideas, we can seem to be independent of the empire and do our own things. We will clean up the mess after Situ Sanzi turned against each other again, but I don't want to clean up the mess. The mess can of course be called the mess on the chessboard. If it is real land and society, civilization destroyed by war cannot be rebuilt in one or two years. I have to try my best to retain some vitality for our Tanghe nation. Look at the East China Sea in the Yangtze River, people's livelihood is now declining and the economy is getting worse. If this continues, in a few years, the prosperous land of the empire will be turned into ruins. I don't want to see this scene happening, both public and private." Wufeng's low voice was filled with sadness in the cold night. After experiencing the desolation of the northwest at that time, Wufeng really did not want to let this happen again.
"But you also say that Lord Xiao and the others' opinions are very reasonable." Su Jie was also unwilling to take risks without a front in her heart. "They questioned whether your entry into Beijing can really play a role in divisive and disintegrating and winning over the nobles of the empire. In addition, they also believe that the power of the empire's aristocratic power has been greatly weakened, and there is no need to take such a big risk. As for the industrial and commercial class, they live in profits, and your prestige has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the empire. For them, with a leader like you, you just need to save your arms and everyone will see the scenery. Why do you have to take this risk?"
"Things are not as optimistic as everyone imagined. The aristocratic power was established since the first three dynasties, and the empire developed to the pinnacle. This strong accumulation of precipitation cannot be overturned by generations. To achieve the goal of unifying all parties of the empire in the shortest time, it is essential to win over or even buy the aristocratic power in the empire. Perhaps you all think that as long as the army arrives and sweeps across the country, everyone in the world will return to their hearts. Things in the world are not so easy. Even if we can occupy it militarily, how to win people's hearts still requires a lot of work. The industrial and commercial class is important, but they have been discriminated against politically. In the past two years, their strength in the south of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea has been greatly weakened, especially in the countryside. The real dominance of the aristocratic power led by landlords is still the aristocratic power headed by landlords."
"If I want to speed up the process of integration, it is equivalent to competing with the third son of Situ for the power of these people. If we can successfully divide and disintegrate some of the powers that originally belonged to the third son of Situ, then we will definitely be much smoother in the future. The situation is now chaotic, and these forces are also confused. It is our opportunity. We must seize him. The imperial capital is the place where these people are concentrated, especially this time the meeting of the kings that everyone is looking for. None of the forces of all parties will miss this opportunity. We cannot let it go. If we want to invite these people to come in an ordinary time, it will be rare to meet them."
Seeing that Su Jie was still worried, Wufeng smiled, "Don't worry so much. I won't enter the imperial capital easily, but I can invite representatives from all parties to the military camp. Even if I have to go in, I have a complete arrangement. As for Qinghe Mansion, I will naturally arrange people to ensure the passage, so that all parties will always wish. I also have to think carefully. If Situ Sanzi really wants to join forces to deal with me, what method will I use to break their alliance, or who will choose to strike it more appropriate?"
"Fenglang, in short, be cautious and cautious. The emperor is like a tiger's mouth. You have been trapped before. People from the Situ family will not be unable to see the current trend now. Joining forces to deal with you is also inevitable. Some things we can do step by step. If you are eager to achieve success, you will often fall into the trap." Su Jie also knew that it would be difficult for him to change the intention of the person next to him. Since the launch of the army on Qingyang, he has been innumerable in many strange and dangerous things. Perhaps it has never suffered a real setback that has made him develop a snail heart. The last time he was trapped in the imperial capital, he finally escaped, which may have added to his mentality. But this time it was different. No one had the intention to kill him last time, and this time, almost everyone had the intention to kill him, and he was killed quickly. In this case, even if there were multiple arrangements, who could guarantee that there would be no mistakes in the middle?
Days have moved forward day by day. Since the trip to the imperial capital has been confirmed, even if everyone under his command is unwilling to do everything possible to make up for it. The letter to invite An Qier out of the capital and to take charge of Hanzhong has been sent. This is a prerequisite for Wufeng to go to Beijing. However, things have also developed well. The Fourth Legion and the Third Legion have adjusted their defenses. The Fourth Legion is responsible for the defense of Jinzhong. There seems to be room for a turnaround in the middle. The arrangement of originally planning to find a way to open a path with Yusufu became a backup plan. With Ying Jianming's two divisions in Jinzhong, Wufeng's road to Beijing seemed to be open all of a sudden.
Everyone also knew that there were many unknown hidden forces behind their master. Whether hidden among the people or in the enemy camp, many matters were not the scope they should ask about. They naturally could not express their curiosity. However, they had to express their opinions on major events like this. The world's affairs are all in one, and they can be said to be a move that will touch the whole body.
Chapter completed!