The First Empress - Chapter 319
Chapter 319 Borrow a Knife to Kill
When Huiqi went to court on the second day, there was Linglong beside him. Linglong was now able to reach the Imperial Court.
Today, Linglong was sitting upright. There was even more clue and prestige in her. The medium red rose-scented tight robe wrapped around her exquisite and delicate body. She was covered in a green seawater dragon-patterned loose flower dress, and her temples were drooping. Huiqi sat on his right hand and looked at Baiguan Chaohe Shanhu without saying a word.
Huiqi said, “Xiyi is a remote and small country that is close to Dali Dynasty. Now that they have already issued a war invitation, who do you think should be allowed to kill the thieves?” After everyone looked at each other for a while, Wang Ruquan, an old loyal official of the class, walked out and said, “This official is recommending a person. He is Wu Zifu, the general of the ancient times who defeated the enemy.” After saying that, he placed the white jade between his eyebrows. Huiqi nodded and wrote Wu Zifu on the imperial edict. Huiqi then said, “Do you have a suitable candidate for Elder Lan?”
Lan Zhenglin didn’t want Huiqi to suddenly call him out. He hurriedly said, “There will be more Han people in the motorcycle camp. Your Majesty, you can choose a lot of people.” After saying this, Huiqi couldn’t help but get angry. Linglong smiled and suppressed Huiqi’s anger. She gently opened her mouth and said, “This palace and the Emperor drew up a list last night. This list concerns the country and the country. Eunuch Lu, please let Elder Lan have a look at it immediately.” Linglong Yao smiled charmingly. Like a golden peony swaying in the wind, its soul-stirring appearance caused people to feel a bit of fear and oppression. Bi Xialuo, who was embroidered with a golden phoenix, trembled slightly. Lan Zhenglin knew if it was a blessing or a curse, so he could only forcefully catch the paper. Eight to nine of the names on the paper were people he had managed to catch with great difficulty. His face couldn’t help but turn ashen.
“Does Elder Ge feel that it’s inappropriate?” Linglong’s beautiful eyes contained a trace of doubt. He slowly walked down from the imperial desk. The crimson smoke gauze dress that was rolling down the ground emitted a precious light. It looked like a beautiful peacock. It walked straight to Lan Zhenglin’s side and asked softly, “This list was drawn up with great difficulty by this palace and the Emperor. Elder Lan Ge has been working hard for many years and is tired. It’s better to return to his land after disarming. It’s better to let a good son who is full of blood go to defeat the enemy. What does Elder Ge think?” Ling Long held onto the Qi Luo Cui soft veil in her hand. She was like a peony in the wind. Lan Zhenglin’s fingers suddenly trembled and he knelt on the ground. “Your Majesty, there are a few people on this list who are relatives of this old official. Your Majesty, please give this old official a chance to survive.”
Only then did Huiqi realize that there were so many of his consorts on his list. He couldn’t help but frown, “Since it’s a period of time, then we should go to the battlefield. Isn’t it a waste of a good opportunity to make a success of it?” Huiqi could tell that Long Yan was enraged. Lan Zhenglin smiled and said, “Your Majesty, Your Majesty’s meaning is also clear. Since that’s the case, why don’t you let me participate in this Central Plains deer-chasing war as well?”
This was something no one expected. Linglong had thought that Lan Zhenglin would not agree to these things even if he killed him. If Lan Zhenglin had agreed, he would not personally go to the battlefield. However, this was different. Linglong was afraid of being self-defeating. She had always been afraid of people who were easy to come by, but she had never thought that there would be no ripples. The strong wind rose at the end of Qingping. Even Huiqi did not expect such a result. She could not help but look at Lan Zhenglin with a hint of anger.
If Lan Zhenglin were to attack the Western barbarians, Naturally, he needed to lead the troops, As a result, Lan Zhenglin pushed the boat even more smoothly. The evil forces that Yun had been brewing for years were naturally like wolves and tigers. When he arrived in the Western Yi, not only would he not fight head-on with the Western Yi, he would also unite with Prince Tuoba effortlessly. Thinking of this, Huiqi couldn’t help but sweat profusely. Even though it was winter, Huiqi felt a chill in his heart. It was like being poured a bucket of ice water by someone, and it was cold from the body to the heart.
If he didn’t let Lan Zhenglin go, he naturally couldn’t. He had already bid farewell. This person’s best trick was to grind his teeth. This was also a headache for Huiqi and Linglong. If they used half of their troops, then the rest would naturally work together inside and outside. Linglong Yu Huiqi didn’t expect Lan Zhenglin to actually play tricks like this.
“After all, Elder Lan is already old, so why bother braving the limelight to fight against the Western barbarians? Why don’t we let General Li Chen lead the troops?” Linglong could only stall for time and let Huiqi think of a way to achieve the best of both worlds. It seemed that Lan Zhenglin was prepared to kill the fish and break the net. If that side was ready, Lan Sou Yu would naturally use the Life-saving Gold Medal to protect herself. No matter which direction she looked at Lan Zhenglin from, Lan Zhenglin would remain invincible. Huiqi looked at Lan Zhenglin coldly.
“In the end, Elder is already old. Lianpo might as well stay at home and cultivate. Elder, don’t say anything else. I have already decided that these people will be the ones to hang the Western barbarians.” Huiqi said loudly, Lan Zhenglin slowly took off his hat. ‘”Your Majesty, Elder is a high-ranking official of the court. Although I am old, I still have the courage and courage to laugh about thirsting for Xiongnu blood. When I followed the dragon into the seclusion, I thought that there would be such a day. I am a sharp dagger of the royal family, Your Majesty-”
Sharp dagger?
She could kill herself as well. A contemptuous smile could not help but appear on the corner of Linglong’s lips. “Elder Lan, you rashly went to the front line. I’m sure the Ninth Concubine Lan would not agree to it. You’ve already passed the Year of Armor, so why bother to go back and forth?” When Lan Zhenglin heard this, he looked at Huiqi and asked, “Is this really to let this old minister step down? It seems that this old minister can only follow His Majesty’s words.” As he spoke, he began to undress. Huiqi paused and said, “Slow down, since you want to go to the front, I will arrange for you. However, the Western barbarians’ army has always been tough and overwhelming. I will allocate another 30,000 cavalry to strengthen your military might. What do you think?” Lan Zhenglin’s dazed eyes suddenly shone brightly, “Alright, whatever the Emperor says is fine.”
Without a doubt, in the court, This round was Lan Zhenglin’s victory. Now that it was easy to let go of a tiger, it was hard to let go of a tiger. Linglong thought for a moment and didn’t know what to do. After leaving the hall, Linglong was already very anxious. She looked at Huiqi and asked doubtfully, “The Emperor really shouldn’t have done this. If Lan Zhenglin and Zhenxi were to merge, it would be even harder to deal with them.”
“Therefore, I have to make a fuss here. Zhen Xi must not merge with Lan Zhenglin. I want Li Chen to follow the army, but secretly.” After Huiqi finished speaking, he said, “Sometimes, as long as a person can do something, it has nothing to do with whether he appears or not. As long as he uses it well, he can still put things right.”
“This person-the Emperor has already thought of it?”
“Li Chen, it’s time for Baoluo to return.” Linglong fell back, She almost sat on the golden carpet behind her. Huiqi, ah, Huiqi, no one can see through such a person. If Baoluo comes back from the pass, he is naturally worried that Li Chen will not be able to handle such a big matter. Li Chen and Baoluo are so close that they will naturally go all out. No matter which side the Emperor with a spear and a shield stands on, they will fight to the benefit of each other. It is truly the heart of the Son of Heaven.
Huiqi supported Linglong and said, “As long as the two teams open fire, the rest of the matters will be handled smoothly. Lan Zhenglin will one day abandon the guard car. In Lan Zhenglin’s eyes, Lan Sou Yu is just a chess piece. If it can be used, it will be used. If it doesn’t work, it will naturally be thrown away.” Linglong really didn’t dare to imagine what these ambitious people were thinking in their hearts. Why was it that such a dark thing was casually said with tenderness? Linglong couldn’t help but want to laugh. As long as a person wanted to sacrifice a group of people and obtain their own benefits, it would usually be very easy to succeed.
Linglong’s eyes were filled with spring water as she looked at Huiqi, “Has the Emperor already thought of it?”
“Help me draw up an imperial edict. Tell me that Huiqi should come back from Yan Yunzhou to visit his relatives and let Li Chen continue to stay. I need another place to get Li Chen.” After he finished speaking, he held Linglong’s hand. Her delicate hand was no longer warm. Huiqi warmed her hands and said, “It’s just a matter of course. Look at you. You look a little reluctant.” Hearing this, Linglong could only smile bitterly, “Your Majesty’s ideas are always the best.”
Huiqi looked at Linglong’s tired face and said, “Go back and rest. Don’t be tired.”
Linglong nodded and went back.
Just as they arrived in Yunluan Palace, Li Sheng and Qin’er had already arrived. “Xie Yunxiao is waiting for the Empress in the inner hall.” Xie Yunxiao actually dared to come inside Yunluan Palace in broad daylight. Linglong hurriedly went inside the inner hall. Fortunately, a few girls outside were watching, so that no one would notice her.
Linglong told Xie Yunxiao what had happened in the court today. Xie Yunxiao patted Linglong’s shoulder gently and said, “Don’t worry too much. Huiqi won’t take any risks left and right. He will make even bigger moves later. You will know when the time comes.”
Linglong naturally knew that Huiqi’s big move should be an empty city plan. If there was a problem with Lan Zhenglin’s strong force, he would naturally need to kill them halfway. He would send a strong force to Li Chen and then get rid of some of them along the way. When he arrived at the Western barbarians, he would naturally not be able to do enough.
However, when it came to the army, Huiqi’s army definitely didn’t have a million strong men. There were more than 200,000 of them. Even if Huiqi scattered beans into his army, he probably wouldn’t be able to do it easily.
Linglong didn’t know why, but thinking that Huiqi would be annihilated, was there a little pain in her heart, or did she feel reluctant to part after staying in Zihua City for a long time? Just as she thought of this, Linglong’s heart sank. “You didn’t come to tell me this. You will also participate, right? What exactly are you going to do?”
“This is a battle between the royal family. It has nothing to do with you and me, Linglong … We just want to leave this place. Could it be that this golden cage has already wrapped you from the outside to the inside?” Xie Yunxiao’s tone was a little unkind. Linglong hurriedly shook her head, “Big Brother Yunxiao, you know, I don’t hesitate to avenge you. No matter what you want to do, I will definitely avenge you!”
Xie Yunxiao knew that after so many years, Linglong was no longer the weak woman she used to be. She would never give up until she achieved her goal. Such a ruthless and stubborn woman would naturally not let go of an opportunity. “Naturally, we will participate. For a declining person, everything is an opportunity. The Seven Kings think the same as me.”
“What exactly are you guys going to do?” Linglong’s beautiful dimple gradually turned pale. Her heart was even more messy now. It was like a mess. There was no result pulling on this end. A thought that had just broken through the ground had yet to be smoothed down. It was another knot.