From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 737

The high-level officials of Adu Tusi and Wumeng Tusi contacted the inner court of the imperial court and seemed to be conspiring to do something. When An Fuman heard this news, it was enough to make him uneasy.

Coupled with the sudden reward from the imperial court, this typical appeasement method would make An Fuman even more uneasy.

He would have great doubts about the positions of Adu Tusi and Wumeng Tusi.

What is politics?

Politics is about positions and choices.

An Fuman is obviously a smart man. He understands this truth. He knows that the original goal of Adu Tusi and Wumeng Tusi was not separatism, but autonomy and money.

For this reason, An Fuman would definitely believe that Adu Tusi and Wumeng Tusi would be persuaded by the imperial court.

Therefore, the seeds of suspicion would grow wildly.

Of course, for suspicion to be transformed into action, it still requires a huge driving force.

So, the spy took action.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Guan Lu, let your people prepare and give the other party a strong medicine at the right time."

"This time is hard to predict. I have two suggestions for you, either tomorrow night or the morning after tomorrow."

Guan Lu immediately said, "Don't worry, sir, I will control this aspect. Those Jurchen spies are very professional, otherwise they would not have been hiding for so many years and still be in a high position. In fact, they have the ability to judge the timing."

Zhou Yuan said; "Then I will leave this aspect to you. The purpose is very simple. I want to make the suspicion between the three chieftains reach the highest point."

Of course, this is still not enough to make the other party turn against each other, because all this is just false words after all, and there is no factual basis.

So, the factual foundation came.

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "Xiang Yong, reorganize the army. Don't prepare for defending the city, but prepare for attacking from the city. We can't lack weapons and food. This time, we may have to travel a long distance and fight all the way to Guizhou."

"You don't have much time. You must be ready the day after tomorrow at the latest."

Xiang Yong couldn't help but said: "Marshal, are you sure you want to attack from the city?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Sure."

"This time, Tusi Adu, Tusi Wumeng and An Fuman will inevitably riot and fight. We must completely defeat them in the chaos and pursue them."

Xiang Yong clasped his fist and said: "I understand. I obey your order. "

Zhou Yuan smiled, looked at Xiong Kuohai, and said: "Organize the Jinyiwei's cavalry and secret agents, and take out all the cards of the Jinyiwei in the southwest."

"When the three chieftains fled and the army was fighting, the Jinyiwei must keep a close eye on the other side's high-level figures and not let any of them escape."

"We must kill them all!"

Wang Ang was in charge of the action, and he hurriedly said: "I guarantee it will be no problem. We have many elites in Sichuan and Guizhou. There will be no problem in completing the tracking. If necessary, we can also complete military operations."

Zhou Yuan swallowed his saliva, felt thirsty, and drank a few more sips of tea.

He breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly: "Ye Qingying, the Internal Court will cooperate with the Jinyiwei to analyze the power structure of the three chieftains. Based on previous intelligence, find suitable middle-class representatives, and contact and negotiate with them."

"We need this group of people to take on the task of order during the transition period of the reform of the chieftains."

Ye Qingying nodded and said: "No problem, I will discuss it with Commander Xiong."

Zhou Yuan said: "The last task, Deng Su, you need to contact these middle-level people, tell them what they need to take on, and complete their power positioning."

"At the same time, through various confidences, formulate specific plans for the implementation of the new law and the reform of the chieftains, and complete the transformation of the entire southwest."

Deng Su took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Your subordinate understands."

Zhou Yuan stood up, picked up the teacup, and smiled: "The best strategy is to attack the enemy's strategy. We each do our own thing well, and we will definitely open up a blue sky for the southwest!"

"Let's use tea instead of wine. Toast you a cup."

So everyone picked up the teacup and touched it lightly in the middle.

…

On the tenth day of April, the second day after An Fuman arrived at Zhenxiong Prefecture, he met with the other two chieftains.

The three envoys met for the first time, had a pleasant conversation, and reached a common plan.

They planned to unite their forces on April 13 to launch a general attack on Fushun Prefecture, and expected to capture Fushun Prefecture before April 15.

What was unexpected was that on the morning of April 11, An Fuman received the imperial edict sent by Deng Su.

After reading it, An Fuman's face changed drastically, and he couldn't help but roared: "Who sent it! Who brought this in!"

The general in armor clasped his fists and said: "It was sent by the soldiers patrolling the front line. The other party claimed that it was something from the adults. The soldiers didn't dare not accept it, so they sent it."

An Fuman sneered: "Zhou Yuan, Zhou Yuan, everyone says he isThe god of war, huh, but he played this kind of cheap trick, who can he fool? "

"King of Qian? A first-class prince! With a high degree of autonomy, he is in charge of military, political and judicial affairs, and he doesn't have to pay tribute in the first three years. This is equivalent to a local lord."

"If the empress is so generous, why would I make such a big fuss?"

"This kind of imperial edict is almost like fooling ghosts."

He threw it aside, took a sip of wine, and then laughed: "I think Zhou Yuan has run out of tricks. The gap in military strength is too big, so he can only try this desperate measure."

After speaking, he frowned again, as if he thought of something, and pondered for a long time.

Then he suddenly stood up and glared: "No! No! Zhou Yuan is also a smart man. He can't pin his hopes on this fake imperial edict. Is there any deep meaning behind his doing this?"

"Quick! Go and invite Mr. Guo! "

The general responded quickly and went to ask for help.

After a while, a middle-aged scholar strode over, took a close look at the imperial edict, and then frowned and said, "Your Excellency, Zhou Yuan's move is really vicious!"

"What?"

An Fuman hurriedly asked, "How do you explain it?"

Mr. Guo is a scholar. Although he was born in an ordinary family and failed to pass the imperial examination, he later made a good fortune in business.

An Fuman asked him to manage money very early, and gradually discovered his political talent, so he finally hired him as a military advisor.

Mr. Guo has made an indelible contribution to the current situation in Guizhou, so An Fuman also attaches great importance to him.

Mr. Guo said in a deep voice, "This imperial edict has two functions."

"First, it is shown to the Tusi Adu and Tusi Wumeng to shake their determination and make them doubt you. "

"Secondly, the content of the imperial edict is too outrageous, and the benefits are too great, which can temporarily paralyze the adults and make them lose their sharp minds."

An Fuman immediately thought that in this way, Zhou Yuan could contact Adu Tusi and Wumeng Tusi, use the imperial edict to make a fuss, and sow discord.

"No! We can't just sit there and wait for death!"

An Fuman was smart enough, so he quickly understood the seriousness of the matter and hurriedly said: "Adu Tusi and Wumeng Tusi are two bastards who don't have any ambitions. As long as Zhou Yuan gives more, they may really be persuaded."

"In addition, this imperial edict makes them suspicious of me, then... the chance of persuading them is even greater."

"Mr. Guo, think of a way quickly!"

Mr. Guo unfolded his fan and smiled softly: "Why should the adults be anxious? Call the other two envoys and lay out the matter, and the suspicion will naturally be resolved."

"It has come to this point, where is their retreat? ”

An Fuman said: "Then you go and invite them, and tell them that the imperial edict is a means of discord between the court, and tell them not to believe it, and come to discuss it properly."

Mr. Guo bowed and left in a hurry.

An Fuman paced in the tent, then took a deep breath and gritted his teeth and said: "Zhou Yuan is really a good trick. It is really difficult to fight with such a person."

He waited hard, and felt that the days were like years.

After two hours, Mr. Guo finally came back.

His face was a little gloomy, and he said seriously: "Sir, the envoys of the Tusi Adu and Tusi Wumeng said that they were busy with military affairs and had no time to come. They said that the imperial edict must be fake and not worth believing. They didn't take it to heart at all."

"But... they just didn't want to come."

An Fuman was so angry that he threw the teacup on the ground and said angrily: "Stupid! These two idiots! They clearly didn't dare to come! They clearly suspected that I was going to attack them! ”

“I have been fighting with the court for so long and making such a big noise, how could I be summoned to surrender? These two pigs don’t know how to think about it. A fake imperial edict has confused them.”

Mr. Guo said in a deep voice: “Sir, calm down. From the other side’s point of view, there is indeed such a risk.”

“After all, the conditions set by the imperial edict are too high. They know very well that this is what you have been pursuing.”

“They are indeed worried that the court will be forced to compromise with you in order to keep Sichuan.”

An Fuman took a deep breath and said: “What should we do now? Sir, they won’t turn against us, right?”

Mr. Guo thought about it and shook his head: “It shouldn’t be. After all, the imperial edict is still an obvious means of provocation. Even if they have doubts, they will not turn against us directly.”

“It’s just… just Sir…”

Mr. Guo frowned and said: “My subordinates just discovered a secret.”

An Fuman said: “What secret? "

Mr. Guo sighed and smiled bitterly: "The envoys of Tusi Adu and Tusi Wumeng have already contacted the inner court of the imperial court. "

"They discussed in the big tent for a full hour before coming out. I don't know if they talked aboutWhat did you say?"

Hearing this, An Fuman's face immediately darkened.