Chapter 402: Two Powers at War

Jiang Changyun's guess was right. Shi Tao really liked the two bottles of wine he offered.

During this time, Shi Tao was in a particularly good mood. First, I heard that my daughter won the favor of the emperor in the draft and was very likely to occupy a high position in the harem; second, I heard that Lu Desheng, who had no deal with him, was about to be unlucky.

On this day, Shi Tao gathered his people to hold a small banquet on the pretext of getting two bottles of good wine.

When Shi Tao was drunk and jealous, he heard the shocking news that his daughter, who had a promising future, was abandoned.

While he was doing Cheng'en Gong Meifen, he was like a basin of cold water in his pocket, pouring down from his head, not to mention that this basin of cold water was poured by the new emperor himself.

For a time, Shi Tao's mood fluctuated greatly.

Wine makes people indulge.

Shi Tao's eyes were red, and he allowed his emotions to overcome his reason. He immediately cursed, "You can't stand a plan!"

After scolding him, he muttered, "This little emperor is mean and ungrateful. He is not as good as the old emperor. He is not in the right position. No wonder Dali has been in so much trouble since he ascended the throne..."

The words in my heart poured out in one fell swoop.

Lu Yiliang, who was drinking with Shi Tao, was frightened.

When the people who were serving him heard his rebellious words, they all fell silent.

Lu Yiliang shouted quickly, "Quick, Mr. Shi is drunk, help him into the house."

Although they reacted quickly, there is a sound when a goose passes by, and there is a path when a snake passes by. This matter was eventually found out by the second wave of people sent to Pingzhou by Song Mo.

If they know, it means Song Mo knows.

Shi Tao's words, every word, kicked Song Mo's heart.

When Song Mo learned about it, he was furious. How dare Shi Tao?

At the same time, his people also attached evidence of Shi Tao's corruption during his tenure.

In normal times, Shi Tao would be greedy if he was greedy. As the saying goes, if the people don't complain, the officials won't investigate.

But now, Song Mo couldn't bear it at all.

This person's abilities are mediocre and not outstanding. Now that even his only advantage - loyalty is gone, there is no need for him to stay as the governor of Pingzhou.

Song Mo directly issued an order to dismiss him and investigate.

Since both Shi Tao and his daughter thought the late emperor was good, they were both loyal to him, right? Do you think he is unjust, mean and ungrateful? Then Shi Tao can't even think about being an official during his Tianhe reign!

Liaodong County

After receiving the news, Lu Songli smiled and said to her father, "Dad, Shi Tao is going to suffer."

"Is he going to die now?" Lu Desheng looked a little dazed. You must know that Shi Tao has various shortcomings and problems, but it is an undeniable fact that he has been the governor of Pingzhou for ten years.

"Dad, you know that our emperor is not big-minded."

Shi Tao's ability was mediocre, so why did he become the governor of Pingzhou? Wasn't it just because of his loyalty?

Now, he personally broke this advantage of his own.

And he kept jumping on Song Mo's taboos. Can Song Mo spare him?

After Lu Desheng read the news from Chang'an and Liaoxi County, he hummed, "This Shi Tao is really seeking death. He has lived for more than half his life. Don't you know how much he can drink?"

Lu Songli said nonchalantly, "I guess it's because people are so proud of themselves during a happy event."

Shi Tao and his daughter are both people who can't control their mouths after drinking.

This weakness was exploited repeatedly by Lu Songli.

As the saying goes, a new trick can be eaten everywhere. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it just needs to be useful. This was true for Song Mo, and it was the same for Shi Tao and his daughter.

"Dad, congratulations to you, you will be promoted to governor of Pingzhou soon." Lu Songli thought to herself, if nothing else happens, Song Mo should make a decision.

Lu Desheng controlled the raised corners of his mouth, feeling a little excited at the thought of becoming the governor of Pingzhou.

"Song Mo really doesn't agree to rehabilitate the Qin family?"

"Um."

Lu Desheng didn't know what to say. Song Mo was really unyielding in suppressing the Qin family.

Lu Desheng felt heartbroken when he thought of the Qin family, who had been loyal to Dali from generation to generation. Aren't the Song family bullying honest people?

"You have to talk to your son-in-law about this," Lu Desheng told her, fearing that there would be a rift between her and her husband's family.

"Okay." Lu Songli agreed.

Whether Song Mo rehabilitates the Qin family or gets her father promoted, it doesn't matter to Lu Songli.

Her mother's family and her husband's family are like the spear and dagger in her hand. One inch is long and the other is strong; the other inch is short and dangerous. No matter which side she falls on, she can make the most of the rewards exchanged for her achievements in the battle of Nanyang.

When the Qin brothers learned that Uncle Lu had been tricked and wanted to exchange Nanyang's merits for a chance to rehabilitate their Qin family, but were suppressed by the emperor, they felt very uncomfortable.

As for the sixth brother and sister, it was because the emperor did not immediately agree to Uncle Lu's request and realized that the Qin family had no hope of redress that he initiated subsequent actions to promote her father to the position of governor of Pingzhou.

At this time, Qin Heng took the lead to break the calm, "Actually, it's a good thing for Uncle Lu to be promoted to governor of Pingzhou. I was still worried about Xianbei going south in the future."

"The current development of Liaodong County is very good, but it is still too difficult for Liaodong County alone to resist the Xianbei army."

"Liaodong County is too small and not deep enough. When the two armies fight, we will be very passive and unable to fight flexibly."

Qin Yan, Qin Zhao, Qin Sheng and others all agreed with his words.

What Qin Heng didn't say was that when he was stationed in Xi'an County, he had been thinking about the topography of Xuanxue County and Donglang County. If Liaodong County can capture these two counties, the chance of winning the battle against the Xianbei army will be increased by at least 50%.

"Now that Uncle Lu has become the governor of Pingzhou, he is in charge of four counties, which also gives us the power to fight against the Xianbei army."

"Brother, let's see when we can find an opportunity to destroy the three Hans south of Lelang County?"

"That depends on my sixth brother and sister-in-law." After all, their Qin family is still a prisoner.

Everyone looked at Lu Songli.

Lu Songli smiled, "Don't worry about that, there will be a chance."

Lu Songli's guess was right. Song Mo had already made up his mind on how to reward Lu Desheng. He decided to promote Lu Desheng to the post of governor of Pingzhou!

Song Mo's disgust for Shi Tao definitely exceeded Lu Desheng at this time.

Although Lu Desheng was also annoying and had a poisonous mouth, he was loyal to the late emperor, but he didn't slander him like Shi Tao did. And he had some ability to share his worries.

The lesser of two evils, naturally, Shi Tao went down and Lu Desheng took over.

After the imperial edict for Lu Desheng's promotion to the post of governor of Pingzhou was copied, the emperor personally stamped the jade seal, and Zhang Xianfang felt relieved.

The ministers looked hopeless.

They would rather the Qin family be rehabilitated.

They lost their appetite when they thought of Lv Desheng being promoted to governor.

This man is getting closer and closer to Chang'an, woo woo.