But if it was really like this, Shen Yicheng would not be at ease.
What he wanted was for the Xun Nobles to lean towards him and the capital camp to lean towards him, not Xiao Ruxun and the Emperor. This kind of thing could not happen.
So Shen Yicheng let out a long sigh and shook his head.
"Duke Ding, your thinking is very good. If it was a normal time, if Xiao Ruxun was tactful, then it would be fine. This matter is good for you, me, and everyone. But Xiao Ruxun is not an ordinary person."
Xu Wenbi said, "Of course he is not an ordinary person. He could accumulate merits all the way from a Northwest General to Duke Qin. If this young man was born two hundred years ago, he would probably be someone who could fight side by side with my ancestor!"
The Xun Nobles group recognized Xiao Ruxun's military merits and even respected them. They felt that Xiao Ruxun had the inheritance of their ancestors' fighting spirit that they had lost. They even said to their descendants, "Look, that is the glory of their ancestors."
But what Shen Yicheng wanted to say was not this.
Shen Yicheng shook his head and walked to the door, pretending to be mysterious. He opened the door a crack and looked outside. Then he closed the door and locked it. He walked to Xu Wenbi and asked him to go to his bedroom in the back hall.
"What do you mean, Minister Shen?"
Xu Wenbi was a little confused by Shen Yicheng's series of actions.
Shen Yicheng put a finger in front of Xu Wenbi's mouth, motioning him not to speak. Xu Wenbi closed his mouth and looked strangely at Shen Yicheng.
He saw Shen Yicheng touch a certain place on his bed and then pressed it. He actually pressed down a wooden block at the head of the bed. Then a hidden compartment suddenly popped up at the head of the bed. Shen Yicheng reached into the hidden compartment and took out something like a letter.
Then, Shen Yicheng handed the letter to Xu Wenbi.
Xu Wenbi took the letter, took out the paper, and opened it to read. At first, there was nothing, but from a certain point, Xu Wenbi's eyes widened, and then widened more and more, and his mouth opened wider and wider. Finally, he put down the letter, opened his mouth and was about to shout — —
"He … Wu wu wu …"
Before Xu Wenbi could say anything, Shen Yicheng covered his mouth. Then, Shen Yicheng put a finger in front of his mouth, signaling Xu Wenbi to shut up. After a while, Xu Wenbi calmed down.
"Xiao Ruxun … he … he wants to rebel?"
Xu Wenbi growled.
"Now do you know why I said it wouldn't work? Xiao Ruxun isn't thinking about money or women. He wants to Daming the whole world! "
Shen Yicheng growled.
"How could this be?!"
"I'm not sure what exactly happened. These secrets were leaked to me by the Imperial Bodyguard's Commander, Luo Sigong, at the risk of his life. Xiao Ruxun bewitched His Majesty, saying that all the officials were rebels and should be killed. The officials hid the actual situation in various places, filled their own pockets, and emptied the foundation of Daming. This made His Majesty want to kill all the officials. His Majesty planned to use the army under Xiao Ruxun to control the capital and kill the officials.
Three years ago, the then Prime Minister Wang Xijue told Empress Dowager Li about this matter. Empress Dowager Li personally came forward to suppress this matter, and Wang Xijue was forced to abdicate. Xiao Ruxun knew that this matter was leaked and felt that it was not good, so he asked to go to Myanmar to suppress the Dongwu Kingdom. In the name of suppressing the rebels, he was actually recuperating and planning to rise again in the future!
This time in Shanxi, he revealed to His Majesty that Jin Shang had betrayed the country. He also revealed the situation in various places to His Majesty. His Majesty knew more than we imagined, including the military camp in the capital! Because of this, His Majesty was even more determined. However, he didn't know that this was Xiao Ruxun's plan to create an opportunity for him to rebel! "
Xu Wenbi was stunned. His eyes were wide open, and he breathed heavily.
"When I heard this from Luo Sigong, I was also shocked. Luo Sigong also said that His Majesty was bewitched by Xiao Ruxun and didn't trust any of the officials. He only trusted the eunuchs around him and that traitor Xiao himself. Even the Imperial Bodyguard was suspected, and Luo Sigong himself was in danger."
Xu Wenbi panted heavily, and it took him a while to calm down.
"That means, this … this victory ceremony is when Xiao Ru … traitor Xiao makes his move?"
Shen Yicheng nodded.
"Currently, only you, Luo Sigong, and I know everything about this matter. Those who know a thing or two can be counted with two hands. Traitor Xiao has bewitched His Majesty deeply. His Majesty was already resentful of the officials. Now that he is even more resentful, he will definitely take advantage of Traitor Xiao's arrival in the capital to do something. Removing Duke Ying from his position is probably also Traitor Xiao's idea!"
Xu Wenbi's mind was in a mess.
"How could this be? How could this be? How … how could this be? Why would Xiao Ruxun want to rebel? What's the reason? He must have a reason, right? "
"You can only ask him himself. But this is irrefutable evidence!"
Shen Yicheng shook the letter in his hand. "Now that I think about it, it must be because he became a high-ranking official, had more soldiers in his hands, and won many battles. Thus, he had some thoughts that he should not have. Since ancient times, how many generals have such thoughts?
He has so many arrogant soldiers and valiant generals under him, and not all of them are honest. If some of them have thoughts of disobeying, and talk about it every day, it is hard to guarantee that Xiao Ruxun will not be moved. Duke Ding, don't forget about Zhao Kuangyin! "
Xu Wenbi swallowed his saliva and wiped the fine beads of sweat on his forehead.
"Then … then this matter …"
"No matter what Xiao Ruxun thinks about this matter, as long as there is this, Xiao Ruxun cannot be left alive! Leaving him alive is a disaster. This old man has decided to take advantage of this time's ceremony to get rid of him! "
Shen Yicheng's face revealed a ruthless expression.
"Get rid of him?!"
Xu Wenbi was indescribably shocked. "Just based on this letter? Minister, isn't … isn't this a bit too hasty? "
Shen Yicheng shook his head.
"Duke Ding, you have to think carefully. This person was actually able to tell His Majesty about Jin Shang collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. Right now, heads are rolling in Shanxi. Even if he does not have the intention to rebel and is a loyal subject, after he takes over the capital camp, what will the nobles in the capital do?"
Xu Wenbi was stunned.
This matter concerned himself, he had no choice but to be cautious.
"This letter may not be enough to be conclusive evidence. Only Xiao Ruxun himself knows whether or not he really has the intention to disobey. But just based on what this letter has revealed, this old man knows that this person cannot be left alive. Three years ago, Grand Secretary Wang used his life to exchange for this opportunity. This old man cannot let it go. Otherwise, this old man will become a Daming sinner for all eternity!"
Shen Yicheng's face revealed an expression that he had never shown in front of outsiders before. It gave Xu Wenbi a fright.
Xu Wenbi swore that at this moment, the expression on the face of this old man who usually greeted people with a smiling face was like that of a devil.
But if it was really as Shen Yicheng had said, even if this letter did not exist, just based on the fact that Xiao Ruxun dared to reveal the matter of Jin Shang betraying the country to the Emperor, there was no guarantee that he would not tell the Emperor about the capital camp.
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