"Lei Tengfeng … the Da Chu State is internally unstable. Does he think that Xiling will be any better?" Mo Xiuyao's smile was cold. He frowned and said, "Mister Shen should be back soon, right?"
Feng Zhiyao paused and said, "He should be back soon."
"When he comes back, invite him to Xiling." Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly and said, "I heard that the Emperor Of Xiling has also been ill for a long time. Divine Doctor Shen's medical skills are outstanding and he will probably be interested."
Feng Zhiyao raised his eyebrows and smiled. "The Emperor Of Xiling and Jhennam Of Gojoseon? That seems like a good idea. I just don't know if the healthy Emperor Of Xiling can tolerate Xiling having such a nameless but powerful regent. "
Ye Li sat quietly on the side and listened to the two discuss the matters of the countries. Unconsciously, she fell into a trance. She understood many of the things that had happened in Jing City in the past half year. She had seen the Emperor and the Empress Dowager using Prince Li's help in and out of the court. She hadn't thought that Mo Jingli would even involve Nanzhao. When the three of them were scheming against each other, did they think that some of the people they were scheming against were secretly working for the rise and fall of this country?
"Li, what do you think Mo Jingli would benefit from secretly helping the Saintess of Nanjiang?" As she was lost in her thoughts, she suddenly heard Mo Xiuyao ask.
Ye Li paused and frowned. "Even if Mo Jingli has the Empress Dowager's support, he may not be a match for the Emperor. First of all, he is at a disadvantage in public opinion and morality. The Emperor was the previous Emperor's successor and is his brother. After the registration, he has treated him well. Rashly opposing the Emperor has no benefits for him. I think … Mo Jingli has always placed too much importance on Nanzhao. On the surface, he has gained more than he has lost because of Princess Xixia. Therefore, Nanzhao must have some faction or person that he can rely on. "
Mo Xiuyao nodded and said, "Li Li is right. We all feel that Mo Jingli has changed too quickly over the years. But … if one looked carefully, they would discover that he had only started to change after returning from the southern border. It was just that most people didn't notice this change. I'm sure that Mo Jingli may have been ambitious before this, but he definitely didn't have any intention of seizing the throne. "
Ye Li stood up and took out a map from a nearby cabinet. She unfolded it on the table and said, "I don't know what the southern border has that makes him so confident. But in my opinion, if we can control the entire southern border, then even if Mo Jingli fails to seize the throne, the one who loses will not be him. "Feng Zhiyao curiously moved over and asked," What do you mean? "
Ye Li pointed at the map and said, "Mo Jingli's fief is in Ling Province. It is only three hundred li away from Nanzhao. The Da Chu State's imperial family has decreed that the Prince of the imperial family only needs to live in Jing for two months each year. But Mo Jingli, because of the concern of the empress dowager and the Virtuous Consort, stays in Jing for many years and doesn't return to his fief. Of course, this could also be the Emperor guarding against Mo Jingli. But Ling Province is still the Li King's fief. Looking at the Li King's confidence, Ling Province is completely under his control. Once Nanzhao fully supports the Li King and attacks Ling Province from the outside, Yong Province between Nanzhao and Ling Province will also be in the bag. East of Ling Province is flat land. If there is enough army, the Li King can go all the way east and control most of the southwest. The reinforcements from the court, even the fastest Black Cloud Cavalry, will need at least twenty days to arrive. They also need to cross the Yun Lan River that runs through the entire Da Chu State. As far as I know … the Da Chu State doesn't have an army that is skilled in water battles. That includes the Mohist army and the Black Cloud Cavalry. "
As her slender white hands made light gestures, Feng Zhiyao's expression gradually became ugly. He was more familiar with the geography of Nanzhao and the Da Chu State than Ye Li. He naturally knew what would happen if the two armies faced each other. The Da Chu State's east of Ling Province had always been peaceful. It was also far from the border so there were very few troops stationed there. If Mo Jingli truly allied with Nanzhao to march southeast instead of Nanzhao's habit of going north, as long as they passed Shattered Snow Pass in Yong Province, it could be said that half of the Da Chu State south of the Yun Lan River would be given away for free.
"If Mo Jingli is truly working with Nanzhao, it is the same as treason. He will not do such a thing! "Feng Zhiyao gritted his teeth. However, Ye Li's words still left a deep mark in his heart. If Mo Jingli truly did such a thing, the consequences would be unthinkable. "A 'Yao?" Feng Zhiyao turned to Mo Xiuyao who was deep in thought, hoping to receive his approval. Mo Xiuyao's brows furrowed slightly as if he hadn't heard Feng Zhiyao's words. He stared at the map that Ye Li had placed in front of him, thinking about something. After a while, he said lightly, "With Mo Jingli's personality, if he is forced into a corner, he might do something. Feng San, I want information on Nanjiang. The more detailed, the better. "
Feng Zhiyao nodded and said, "I understand. It will be delivered to you within half a month. This … should we reveal it to that person in the palace? "
Mo Xiuyao shook his head and said, "If he knows now, he will immediately lead his troops south." Mo Jingli could not tolerate others coveting his country. If he really knew of this guess, even if Mo Jingli didn't want to, he would be forced to. Feng Zhiyao said in confusion, "If Mo Jingli really has such thoughts, isn't it best to get rid of him before his wings are fully grown?" Mo Xiuyao sighed softly. "If we attack Nanzhao now, it will only make the King of Nanzhao and the Saintess of Nanjiang put down their conflict and unite against the outside world. And we will likely be attacked from both sides by Xiling and the Northern Tribes. Originally, we wanted to deal with either Xiling or the Northern Tribes first. Since Nanzhao does not want to stay put, then … let's think of a way to deal with them first. "
"Deal with them?" Feng Zhiyao and Ye Li both looked at Mo Xiuyao. It was hard to believe that in such a short time, he had already thought of a way to deal with Nanzhao.
Mo Xiuyao frowned and said, "Since the people of Nanjiang find it too boring to do anything, let them be busy for a while. Brother Xu seems to have a good relationship with the Crown Princess of Nanzhao. "
Ye Li nodded mildly. Since Xu Qingchen had said this in front of them, he must have no intention of hiding it. Mo Xiuyao raised his brows and smiled. "Since Jing Li secretly supports the Saintess of Nanjiang, as the monarch of Da Chu State, and Nanzhao has always been on good terms with Da Chu State … it is not unreasonable for the Da Chu State to give some support to the Nanzhao royal family. Feng San, suppress Jing Li's news for now. There is no need to let Mo Jingqi know. "Feng Zhiyao nodded and smiled." Good idea. But … Mo Jingqi won't listen to you. " In reality, it was impossible for Mo Xiuyao to give any advice to Mo Jingqi. No matter whether his advice was beneficial or harmful to the Da Chu State, Mo Jingqi would never accept it. Mo Xiuyao was not worried about this. "There will always be someone he will listen to. Also, Shattered Snow Pass … just in case, we must have a capable person to guard it. Who is guarding Shattered Snow Pass right now? "
"General Yunhui, Guan Zhong." Feng Zhiyao answered.
"If I remember correctly … Guan Zhong has never won a battle in his life." Mo Xiuyao frowned. Although Guan Zhong had no connection to the Mohist army, he still had some impression of this name.
Feng Zhiyao raised his brows and smiled disdainfully. "In reality, he has only fought three battles in his life. The first two were General Murong's deputy who followed along and gained a lot of military merit. The last battle was to suppress bandits. En … Pan Long Mountain had eight hundred bandits. He used five thousand soldiers and lost one thousand and seven hundred. But in the end, he won. In addition, the last time he went to the battlefield was seven years ago. But … the most important thing is, Prince, you have a grudge against him. "
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