Chapter 536: Provocation
Yanzhou. Reading
When the Black Shark pirates were stirring up a storm in Goryeo.
The drama directed by Zhao Xu himself was also in progress.
In order to make the drama more realistic, Zhao Xu discussed many details with Mi Wen, Liu Fu and Chang Wei.
"Is it not self-contradictory to publish rumors about the plague in the newspaper?"
In the study of the palace, Mi Wen was confused.
"This is not called self-contradiction, but called false and true." Zhao Xu pondered.
These days, he thought of a problem.
The people and merchants of Yanzhou have great trust in the palace.
Once the plague is published in the newspaper, they will definitely believe it, and panic will be inevitable.
Therefore, he thinks that the newspaper should deny it, but the rumor should be spread among the people, and at the same time create the illusion of the outbreak of the plague.
In this way, the chaos in Yanzhou can be minimized.
Moreover, the inconsistency between the newspaper's caliber and the situation among the people can confuse the enemy.
They will definitely believe that the situation in Yanzhou is very serious, so the palace will try its best to conceal it.
True or false, the news spreads more effectively.
This comes from the experience of modern public opinion dissemination, which has been tried and tested.
Zhao Xu explained, Mi Wen was thoughtful, and he learned another trick from King Yan.
"Your Highness, Changle... Miss Nian wants to see you."
As the two were talking, Feng'er appeared at the door of the study.
Zhao Xu frowned slightly when he heard it.
Since he rescued Nian Yuyan, Nian Yuyan has been with Xu E and others during this period.
According to Xu Ke, since Nian Yuyan arrived in Yancheng, Tianxiang Tower has been much more active than before.
People from other states keep coming to Tianxiang Tower.
It seems to be passing on information.
Now, Nian Yuyan suddenly came to him, and there must be something.
He could see that Nian Yuyan and Xu E were completely different women.
Xu E was charming and enchanting, and she might really come to him just to talk about love.
But Nian Yuyan, perhaps because she was the Princess Changle of Dasong, was still more reserved.
She couldn't do things like eye contact.
After letting Mi Wen leave, Zhao Xu went to the reception hall.
Not long after, Nian Yuyan arrived under the guidance of Feng'er.
"I, the commoner, pay my respects to His Highness." Seeing Zhao Xu, Nian Yuyan bowed.
"No need to be so polite." He looked at Nian Yuyan, "Miss Nian, there is no need to be so polite. Although Princess Changle is dead in name, you are the adopted daughter of the Third Emperor's uncle after all."
Hearing this, Nian Yuyan chuckled and said, "That's just a mirage. I still like to be Nian Yuyan."
Taking the teacup handed over by Feng'er and smiling back at Feng'er, Nian Yuyan said, "I once said that I wanted to repay His Highness. After preparing for several days, I have compiled important information about His Highness into a book. Please take a look at it."
Before Zhao Xu could react, Xu Lie took the book, flipped through it, and presented it to Zhao Xu.
Nian Yuyan glanced at Xu Lie and shook her head.
Xu E and Huan'er mentioned this guard of King Yan to her.
Seeing her today, it was indeed as they said.
Zhao Xu's attention was focused on the booklet that Nian Yuyan gave him.
At this moment, his expression was a little dull, because the things on it were really hard to believe.
"Zhao Mu is Dou Wei's son, and Empress Dou and Dou Wei are not biological siblings." Zhao Xu said, "Miss Nian, this matter is very serious, enough to cause a bloody storm in Dasong, so you can't talk nonsense."
"Tianxiang Tower has real evidence. If Your Highness needs it, I can give it to Your Highness." Nian Yuyan said seriously.
Zhao Xu nodded and continued to read.
Below the information about the Dou family was the information about the collusion between the Han family and the Liang family.
"This time, the encirclement and suppression of the Black Shark pirates on Wufeng Island was indeed hindered by the Liang family. In this way, this is a conspiracy between the Han and Liang families." Zhao Xu sneered.
He guessed the thoughts of the Han and Liang families.
The Liang family naturally didn't want him to be involved in maritime trade, and the Han family was lying on the side of his bed, not allowing him to sleep peacefully.
"Whether Wufeng Island succeeds or fails, his Liang family has won. Now the Liang family is ready to move towards Yizhou, and it seems that they want to seize Yizhou, control the sea route to the south, and block the Black Shark pirates to the north of Yizhou." Nian Yuyan added.
Regarding the Liang family's move, the Fourth Academy also provided him with some relevant information.
The destruction of the Wufeng Island pirates is equivalent to a power vacuum on the sea.
The Liang family is naturally eager to seize it and become the new overlord of the sea.
In addition to these two pieces of information, there are some other information in the booklet.
For example, in the border market trade in Wuguan, the Dou family obtained a large number of war horses and is forming a cavalry.
At the same time, they are also forging artillery and training matchlock soldiers.
Although the last Northern Expedition failed, the initial victory over Xiliang made them realize the advantages of firearms.
In addition to the Dou family, the Han family, the Wang family, the Xiao family, etc., are also privately building their own firearms and creating their own firearms army.
"Miss Nian's information is really priceless." Zhao Xu closed the booklet and looked at Nian Yuyan steadily.
Obviously, when he was using firearms to gain an advantage over Beidi.
Dasong was affected and was also accelerating its transition from the cold weapon era to the era of mixed cold and hot weapons.
Feeling Zhao Xu's gaze, Nian Yuyan blushed slightly, "Your Highness, this is a reward from a common woman to Your Highness."
Zhao Xu was a little surprised. He didn't seem to have any frivolous words or deeds, so why did Nian Yuyan blush?
Seeing Nian Yuyan was about to leave, he thought of something and suddenly said, "Miss Nian, the information this time is so important. I'm afraid Miss Nian got consent before giving it to the king, right?"
Nian Yuyan was stunned, "Your Highness can't hide this matter after all."
Zhao Xu smiled gently and said, "How can you and Xu E, two weak women, be in charge of Tianxiang Tower? There must be someone behind you."
With his hands behind his back and looking up at the sky, Zhao Xu continued, "Miss Nian, your father is a rare loyal minister of Dasong. For the long-term stability of Dasong, he would rather die than bow to the powerful family. This king does not want you to be deceived by others and become a pawn of those who want to disrupt Dasong."
"Since you have come to Yancheng, this king can protect you from harm from others, including Tianxiang Tower. You must choose the right path and don't let your father be ashamed."
There is no problem with the other information that Nian Yuyan gave him.
But the one about the Dou family is obviously problematic.
At this time, Tianxiang Tower told him this information just to provoke him to take the initiative to submit a memorial to Zhao Heng and trigger a war between the royal family and the Dou family.
Otherwise, what's the point?
After all, if Tianxiang Tower wants Dasong to maintain the status quo, it will keep its mouth shut.
But the person behind Tianxianglou obviously thought of one thing wrong.
He didn't identify with Zhao Heng, and he didn't care that he had a fake son.
He would only move forward steadily according to his plan.
But he also knew that if he didn't get what he wanted from him.
The person behind Tianxianglou would definitely spread the news.
But it was not certain what kind of shock it would cause.
Nian Yuyan was stunned for a moment, and then seemed to wake up.
Her face flushed again, but there was a little anger towards Princess Chun in her eyes, "Your Highness, this is not what I meant."
"I hope so." Zhao Xu said.
Nian Yuyan felt more and more ashamed the more she thought about it, and she bowed and turned away.