Main Text Chapter 2154: Two-Faced

Rejecting Xiahou Chengyu was only a temporary measure, not a real rejection. When Miao Yi appeared in front of her again, after Xiahou Chengyu's repeated pleadings, she finally agreed. This promise meant paying the so-called price to help persuade the Xiahou family to help.

Having achieved her goal, Xiahou Chengyu did not stay for long. She was secretly happy when she left, but her resentment towards Miao Yi also deepened. Another pleading meant another humiliation for her.

Returning to the Governor's Mansion of the Netherworld, knowing that the first step had been successful gave Qing Yuanzun great confidence, and he immediately launched the second step of action and met with relevant generals under his command. To carry out the plan, it was not something that Qing Yuanzun could do alone. Someone must assist, and some people must help first.

For Qing Yuanzun, it was more important to confirm the list that Niu Youde brought from the Xiahou family, and confirm whether these people were really influenced by the Xiahou family and firmly supported him. There are not many people on the list, only more than a thousand. Qing Yuanzun is not sure whether the Xiahou family or Niu Youde have handed over the entire infiltration list, but these more than a thousand people include a considerable number of generals or backbones in the Netherworld Army.

Qing Yuanzun did not meet all of them, but only selected more than a hundred generals for a secret meeting.

In a secret basement, Xiahou Chengyu was anxiously wandering. The sound of the door opening behind him sounded. He turned around and saw Qing Yuanzun striding over. He immediately greeted him and asked with concern: "My son, how is the situation?"

Qing Yuanzun said excitedly: "Mother, they have expressed their opinions and written a letter of service. They will fully support me!"

"Great!" Xiahou Chengyu excitedly kneaded his ten fingers on both hands, which meant that the second step had a good start.

"Mother..." Qing Yuanzun suddenly called in a solemn tone.

Xiahou Chengyu looked up and saw that his son looked strange. He was surprised and asked, "What's wrong?"

Qing Yuanzun said in a deep voice, "You don't know until you see the list. I was shocked when I saw the list. I didn't expect that the Netherworld Army was so infiltrated by the Xiahou family. I didn't even notice any movement. Once a war breaks out, the consequences will be disastrous. This is just the list they are willing to hand over. I believe they must have a list that they don't want me to see. They won't reveal all their secrets to me so easily. This Xiahou family is really terrible. If the Xiahou family is not eliminated, I am afraid that I can only become their puppet in the future."

Although he said something unfavorable to his mother's family, Xiahou Chengyu didn't have a good impression of his mother's family. He nodded slightly, and pulled his son's hand to comfort him, saying, "Now we still need the support of the Xiahou family. Be patient. When you have the corresponding power, if you still want to eliminate the Xiahou family, mother will never stop you, but will only support you with all her strength!"

"Yeah!" Qing Yuanzun looked at his mother and nodded vigorously. There was a sense of emotion in his eyes. He found that there was really no one else in the world who was really good to him except his mother.

It's just that the mother and son's idea is a little too naive. I don't know where they get the confidence from for something that Qingzhu can't do, not to mention their current situation.

"Let's go and see your cheap uncle together, and discuss the next plan. Make sure it's foolproof." Xiahou Chengyu patted his son's arm again.

Qing Yuanzun agreed, took it into his pocket and left.

When he came to the meditation room, he released Xiahou Chengyu again, told him about the secret meeting with his generals, and asked Yang Qing for his opinion.

Yang Qing didn't have any opinion on this. It was expected. He just asked, "Wang Dingchao, when does His Highness plan to take action?"

Wang Dingchao was just one of the representatives. In fact, even if Miao Yi promised to give people land and interests to bind them, and there were people infiltrated by the Xiahou family, it was impossible for all the Netherworld Army to betray Qingzhu. So it's not just as simple as getting rid of Wang Dingchao. There are also some people who have to be eradicated afterwards!

"This..." Qing Yuanzun immediately fell into hesitation. After all, he had been with Wang Dingchao for so many years, and he had seen Wang Dingchao's loyalty to him. He had served him like a stone, and it was difficult for him to decide whether to kill Wang Dingchao.

On the other hand, he hoped to do things tactfully and did not want to make it too intense. His father, the emperor, was afraid of several kings, so how could he dare to confront him too vigorously? Killing Wang Dingchao directly would probably provoke his father's anger. He was really guilty, and it was not an exaggeration to say that he was timid.

Yang Qing advised: "Your Highness, hesitation is not good. Those who accomplish great things should not be indecisive, but should act decisively!"

Xiahou Chengyu also understood his son's thoughts. Not to mention his son, she was also a little guilty. Wang Dingchao said he was the deputy governor, but in fact he was the governor sent by Qingzhu. What did he want to do by killing the governor sent by Qingzhu? It would be strange if Qingzhu was not angry. To put it bluntly, this side had no power to deal with Wang Dingchao at all.

Qing Yuan Zun also explained to her that Wang Dingchao was very loyal to him, and she also hoped that her son's subordinates could slowly develop some confidants.

Xiahou Chengyu said to Yang Qing with a forced smile: "Brother, Wang Dingchao has been loyal to Zun'er for so many years, there is still a chance to win him over, why don't you control Wang Dingchao first and persuade him slowly."

Yang Qing frowned and said: "Wang Dingchao's loyalty to Your Highness is probably because of Your Majesty. What if Your Majesty gives an order and asks Wang Dingchao to attack Your Highness?"

Xiahou Chengyu's expression became serious, "If he doesn't know what's good for him and insists on seeking death, Zun'er will naturally not let him go!"

Yang Qing noticed that the mother and son had difficulty making up their minds and were still a little afraid of Qingzhu. At this point, they would have to face things sooner or later. They were afraid of the wolf before and the tiger behind. He really didn’t know what to say about the mother and son. They didn’t have the courage to pursue such ambitions. What? Since he couldn't persuade, he couldn't be too forceful and forced, so he had to force him. The purpose of his coming here was to regulate the situation and develop it towards the expected goal. He shook his head lightly: "In that case, sister, we might as well do a test to see if Wang Dingchao listens to His Majesty or His Highness, how about it?"

Xiahou Chengyu hesitated and said, "How to test it?"

Yang Qing turned his head and looked at the closed stone door, and said slowly: "Sister, you can appear in public in the Netherworld Governor's Mansion..."

The next day, E Mei and others were all brought back from the island. The first thing they did was to fix Xiahou Chengyu's makeup while sitting in front of the dressing table.

After everything was done, the majestic Queen of Heaven finally walked out of the room majestically. Accompanied by Qing Yuanzun, she majestically walked out of the inner house and walked in the square of the Governor's Mansion, attracting the attention of many people.

Despite Xiahou Chengyu's airs, Lord Qing Yuan on the side also looked like he was chatting and laughing, but in fact they were all guilty, knowing that the news would soon reach Lord Qing's ears.

Not long after, Deputy Governor Wang Dingchao arrived in a hurry. Several people who came with him looked frightened and respectfully saluted, "See the Queen of Heaven!"

Then Wang Dingchao apologized alone and said: "Wang Dingchao, the deputy governor of the Netherworld, I didn't know that the empress Fengjia was coming in person, and I missed the greeting from afar. Please forgive me." In fact, he was wondering in his heart, how did the empress come, and he didn't get any news at all. did not hear.

Xiahou Chengyu responded briefly, and then left in a dignified manner accompanied by Qing Yuanzun.

Wang Dingchao slowly raised his head as he bid farewell, his eyes full of doubts as he watched...

In the cold palace, in the study, Zhan Ruyi was writing something at his desk. The injury he had suffered before had healed.

Qingzhu walked in lightly, holding a crystal clear crystal fish tank in his hands and placed it on the desk. There were dozens of small shrimps paddling among the emerald green water plants. Each one was colorful, and there was a shimmering light on its back. Presumably the light is brighter in the dark.

Zhan Ruyi slowly raised his head and glanced at him. His bright eyes fell on the shrimp in the fish tank again. He was a little stunned for a moment, seeing this kind of shrimp for the first time.

Master Qing smiled and said: "I saw the stream shrimp in your painting a few days ago. I asked back and asked someone to get this tank of shrimp. This shrimp is called rainbow shrimp. Is it beautiful?"

He did see the painting a few days ago, and Yin Shuang reminded him that he saw it in the mountain stream behind Zhan Ruyi, so he incorporated it into the painting. Yinshuang's words made Master Qing feel quite guilty. He was afraid that it would be difficult to let Zhan Ruyi leave Leng Palace and go to the valley behind, so he had to get some rare items.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhan Ruyi bowed and thanked him, then continued to paint his own.

Qingzhu shook his head and smiled, then walked aside with his hands behind his back and looked at what Zhan Ruyi had painted. The scenery was desolate, with snowy mountains and snowy scenery.

At this moment, a message from the Star Bell arrived. After Qingzhu took out the Star Bell to contact him, he frowned suddenly, raised his hand and stroked the hair on Zhan Ruyi's back, turned around, and walked out of the study to speed up his pace. .

When they came outside the house, Shangguan Qing greeted him and accompanied him quickly to the main hall of Leng Palace.

As soon as he entered the main hall and stood in the center, Qingzhu suddenly turned around, his face darkened, and asked coldly: "Are you sure she went to the Netherworld Governor's Mansion?"

Shangguan Qing sighed: "Confirmed, Wang Dingchao also communicated face-to-face with the empress. The empress is indeed in the Governor's Mansion, and the servants around her are also there."

"Hehe!" Qingzhu laughed angrily and said, "What do the two of them, mother and son, want to do? Demonstrate to me?"

The Xiahou family got Xiahou Chengyu out of house arrest, saying he was going back to his parents' home to visit relatives, but instead sent him to the Netherworld Governor's Mansion to reunite the mother and son. In addition, what happened in the Leng Palace made it easy for him to guess where Qingyuan Zun was. Could he have any thoughts and even be prepared to remove Qingyuan Zun's military power at any time? Now that the Xiahou family is doing this, it gives people the feeling of rescuing hostages, which makes him more and more suspicious.

Shangguan Qing hesitated and said: "Maybe it's because the empress and His Highness have been separated for a long time, and the mother and son want to see each other."

Qingzhu glanced at him coldly, "If you want to go, why don't you tell me in advance?"

Shangguan Qing doesn't know how to reply. Most people don't pay much attention to the meeting between mother and son, but there is no small matter in the Tian family. Everything needs to be cautious in words and deeds. There are many taboos about what can and cannot be done. Xiahou Chengyu has stayed in the Tiangong for so long. , it’s not like they don’t even know this truth. Even if Xiahou Chengyu doesn’t understand, there’s no reason why the Xiahou family can’t understand it. It’s probably difficult for His Majesty not to think too much about doing this when His Majesty is most suspicious of the Netherworld Governor’s Mansion.

After burying his head for a few steps back and forth, Lord Qing suddenly snorted coldly, "The current stalemate cannot continue like this. According to my decree, I ordered Niu Youde to withdraw the troops who were putting pressure on the Eastern Army. At the same time, I ordered the Netherworld army to leave the Netherworld and march towards the Southern Army. Apply pressure and cooperate with the Guards to force the Confederate Army to withdraw its troops! "

Shangguan Qing secretly sighed in his heart, knowing that asking Niu Youde to withdraw his troops was a lie, because Niu Youde could not withdraw his troops. He could refuse to withdraw his troops on the grounds that other forces were approaching the border. The real purpose was to test Qingyuan Zun. Then he cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"

The two decrees from the Heavenly Palace were quickly sent to the Ox King and Netherworld Governor's Mansion.

In the study room of the palace, Marshal Silu Hengwudao strode in, cupped his hands and said, "See you, Your Majesty!"

Miao Yi, who was sitting behind the case, stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down!"

Yang Zhaoqing immediately moved a chair over. Heng Wudao thanked him and sat down, asking, "I wonder what the prince's instructions are for summoning his subordinates?"

Miao Yi leaned back in his chair and smiled: "I'm going to ask you to give up Silu's territory."

Heng Wudao, who had just touched his buttocks with the chair, was shocked and stood up suddenly, "Your Majesty, this subordinate..."

Miao Yi raised his hand and interrupted: "You are overthinking. It's not what you think. Don't be nervous. Sit down and talk."

Heng Wudao slowly sat down in confusion, "What does the prince mean?"

The faint smile on Miao Yi's face continued, "I want to take the batch of spell-breaking bows in the hands of the Netherworld army."

Heng Wudao's eyes suddenly widened a bit.

Miao Yi added another sentence: "The Lord Qing keeps the Netherworld army there. Does Commander Heng know who he is preparing it for?"

"This..." Heng Wudao pondered for a moment, then said slowly: "I'm afraid it's prepared for the prince, and it will probably be detrimental to the Southern Army sooner or later."

Miao Yi nodded and said: "Very good, since I have already seen it, there is no need for me to say anything more to you. You are already bordering the Netherworld, and if the Netherworld army does not come out, you will be the first to bear the brunt. This This is the reason why I placed you in Silu early in the morning. You are my old subordinate who came out of the Netherworld with me. I only let you sit in Silu after trusting you. I want to take those batches of magical bows from the Netherworld Army. I will also take the opportunity to solve any future troubles together!”

Heng Wudao was still confused and asked, "I wonder what this has to do with asking my subordinates to give up Silu's territory?"

At this moment, Yang Zhaoqing, who was holding the star bell, said to Miao Yi: "Your Majesty, your Majesty's decree has arrived."

Miao Yi said calmly: "Just say that the king is out on inspection, and let the princess go and receive the order on my behalf."

"Yes!" Yang Zhaoqing agreed and contacted Yun Zhiqiu.

Hearing this conversation, Heng Wudao blinked. The prince was not taking His Majesty seriously in front of him.

Miao Yi returned to the topic again and said to him: "I'm just temporarily giving up Silu's territory. I don't want to relieve you of your military power. I called you here because I wanted to make it clear to you in person so that you wouldn't be suspicious. You don't need to ask any more questions. You only need to be mentally prepared first. Once you receive the order from me, you must take action immediately. You must immediately summon the elite troops in Silu territory, evacuate from Silu territory, and temporarily give up the territory to the Netherworld army. The specific movements will be notified to you at that time. . Remember, the situation we are talking about cannot be leaked. After receiving the order, we only need to mobilize the following people to execute it!"

When Heng Wudao heard this, Heng Wudao felt relieved. It was not just about removing his military power, but giving up the territory to the Netherworld army. He didn't know how the prince wanted to manipulate it, but he had seen the prince's method of overthrowing Hao Defang. , already had an unfathomable feeling towards Miao Yi in his heart, and he wasn't too worried about making any mistakes. Since he didn't want to talk about it, he didn't ask any more questions, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I understand, my subordinates."

Miao Yi also stood up and said with a smile: "It's a rare occasion to come here. Let's have a drink together before going back."

"Okay!" Heng Wudao responded with a smile.

Afterwards, Yang Zhaoqing ordered people to prepare wine and food, while Miao Yi and Heng Wudao strolled in the garden, talking about Si Lu's situation.

Not long after, Yun Zhiqiu arrived, and the decree from Heaven came along with it. After Miao Yi took it in his hand and looked at it, he sneered, "Master Qing, let me withdraw my troops!" He handed the jade certificate to Heng Wudao for inspection.

Heng Wudao looked at it and returned it, "How is this possible? The other groups are preparing for war to let the Confederate army relax. If something changes, who should we cry to? Your Majesty needs to think twice before executing this order."

Miao Yi chuckled and did not reply directly...

After receiving the order from the Netherworld Governor's Mansion, Qingyuan Zun, mother and son, after a brief discussion while frightened, found Yang Qing together and showed Yang Qing the order.

"Uncle, can you ask Lord Niu how the preparations are going? This is a great opportunity. Since I can send troops as ordered, Lord Niu can also take the opportunity to lend me some territory." Qing Yuanzun looked at Yang Qing eagerly and said.

The pressure on the mother and son was also great. Wang Dingchao seemed to have known that this decree was coming. As soon as the decree arrived, Wang Dingchao immediately urged Qingyuan Zun to send troops.

Yang Qing gave him a strange look, and wanted to ask him, you justifiably took over the territory, and the people below are acting in accordance with the order, how can you cut off the retreat of the people below? However, he still nodded slightly and said: "I will contact the prince now." He took out the star bell.

At this time, Miao Yi and Heng Wudao were sitting in the garden drinking wine when they took out the star bell under the table to contact Yang Qing.

Yang Qing explained the situation here.

Miao Yi: We have just received an order to dismantle the assembled troops.

Yang Qing: It seems that Qingzhu still cared about the bond between father and son and did not directly remove Qingyuan Zun from military power. He left a thorn in the side. What Qing Yuanzun means is to let the prince take the opportunity to give him the land lent to him...

After hearing Qing Yuanzun's intention, Miao Yi's lips curled up with a touch of teasing, and he replied: At this point, can he still use tricks? How can he control the rhythm? I will have the final say when. The preparations are almost done. You can find a way to force him to go on the road!

Yang Qing: Okay!

After he put down the star bell, his face became a little solemn.

The mother and son also had their hearts beating when they saw it. Xiahou Chengyu asked anxiously: "What did the prince say? Could it be that he regretted it?"

Yang Qing sighed and shook his head, saying, "It's not that the prince regretted it. The prince is executing this matter. With the prince's prestige in the Southern Army, it is not difficult to solve this matter. However, this matter involves the interests of many people in the entire Si Road. It is necessary to persuade the generals who hold military power to give up their territory. It is not okay to force them to do so. Otherwise, there will be chaos. It is not easy to disclose the conspiracy to the people below. The prince asked to give him some time. The prince said that it will be done in half a month at most!"

Qing Yuanzun's expression twitched and said, "Half a month?" This is the rhythm of delaying the order for half a month before executing it.

Yang Qing nodded and said, "Your Highness, giving up the entire Silu territory is not a small matter. Half a month is already very fast. If it were the troops of other armies, such a big matter would involve the interests of so many people. Even if it took a year, it might not be solved."

The mother and son were speechless. Even Xiahou Chengyu, who had never led an army, knew that giving up territory and interests would be a headache no matter where it was placed. It was related to their own interests. Those arrogant soldiers and brave generals below would not compromise so easily. If they were not careful, they might even cause a mutiny. Half a month was indeed very fast, but if we delayed the execution for half a month, how would we explain to the Lord of Qing?

：I am not in a good state today, so I will only write one chapter. I am too lazy to divide it into chapters.  . (To be continued.)