Wang Zongzhou and Wang Yue both declared that they would fight Du Qi to the bitter end.
Liu Zhengxi frowned when he heard that.
In fact, the conflict between the Wang family and Du Qi was caused by Wang Yue. If not for Wang Yue's provocation, the Wang family and Du Qi would not have started such a war.
Especially the Wang family, which had suffered a great loss.
The Wang family's power in Chang 'an had been operating for many years. But now, everything had been uprooted. However, Liu Zhengxi also knew that it was impossible for them to reach a compromise now that things had developed to this point.
Liu Zhengxi thought for a while and said, "Master, the Wang family's power in Chang 'an has been completely uprooted. We are like blind men who can't do anything. I suggest that we seek help from the East Palace and ask them to find out why we lost. Du Qi made a move, but how did Du Qi do it? Who did it? Ask the East Palace to find out for us. "
Wang Zongzhou said, "Mr. Liu is right. I have to go to the East Palace personally."
The current Wang Zongzhou had a deep hatred for Du Qi, and even more so, a strong desire to win. The Wang family had suffered a great loss at the hands of the Du family in Chang 'an. Wang Zongzhou could not admit defeat.
He had to get revenge.
Otherwise, Wang Zongzhou would not be able to face the world.
The sky was dark, but Wang Zongzhou was a decisive person. He asked Liu Zhengxi and Wang Yue to stay at home, dressed up, and went to the East Palace.
It was winter, and snow was everywhere. It was extremely cold outside. Even though Wang Zongzhou was sitting in the carriage, the cold wind kept blowing in. Wang Zongzhou was an old man, and he was so cold that he wrapped his cloak tightly around him.
The carriage stopped outside the East Palace. Wang Zongzhou and his servants knocked on the door.
The door opened. When the gatekeeper saw Wang Zongzhou, he said without hesitation, "Master Wang, please follow me. The Crown Prince is in the study. He has been waiting for you for a long time. "
Wang Zongzhou raised his eyebrows.
He was very surprised.
Li Jiancheng had predicted that he would come.
Wang Zongzhou didn't say anything. He quickly followed the gatekeeper into the Crown Prince's residence.
In truth, this wasn't something that Li Jiancheng had foreseen. Wei Zheng had received news that the Wang Clan's shops had been seized and their spies had all been eradicated. Back then, Wei Zheng had deduced that Wang Zongzhou would seek help from the Eastern Palace after his defeat.
Therefore, Wei Zheng had been waiting in the Eastern Palace.
Li Jiancheng was also waiting.
Wang Zongzhou entered the study and felt the hot air in the room. Only then did he feel much warmer. After entering, he bowed to Li Jiancheng and took a seat.
Li Jiancheng said, "Wang Family Head has just arrived in Chang 'an, and was caught unprepared by Du Qi, so there is no need to panic. After all, Du Qi has been running Chang 'an for a long time. "
Wang Zongzhou frowned.
These words sounded like comforting words, but if one thought about it carefully, they seemed to be gloating.
Speaking of which, Li Jiancheng really did have such thoughts. Although Li Jiancheng had agreed to the Wang Clan's request to work with them to deal with Du Qi, he didn't like a major clan like the Wang Clan.
Li Jiancheng hoped to borrow the Wang Clan's strength to deal with Du Qi.
Wang Zongzhou took a deep breath. "Your Highness, everything the Wang Clan had in Chang 'an was indeed eradicated by Du Qi in a single day. Be it the shops or spies, everything is gone. This old man came to the Eastern Palace in hopes of borrowing its power to investigate the cause. "
Li Jiancheng glanced at Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng smiled faintly.
Wei Zheng smiled faintly, "Patriarch Wang, Chang 'an County Magistrate Du Chuke is Du Qi's uncle. As the county magistrate, he used various reasons to seize all of the Wang Clan's shops in Chang 'an.
"On the other hand, Zhang Jingping appeared. Zhang Jingping is the dragon lord of Chang 'an. He was born a wandering hero and is now quite powerful in Chang' an. His subordinates took action and eradicated all of your Wang Clan's power.
"With a two-pronged attack, the Wang Clan was defeated.
"However, the strange thing is that Du Qi was able to find out everything about the Wang Clan in such a short time. This shocked the entire Eastern Palace, because even the Eastern Palace may not be able to find out the truth. "
In fact, this was what puzzled Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng and Li Jiancheng had talked about this matter earlier. Whether it was the matter of Xie Zhizhou and Xie Hun, or the current matter of the Wang Clan, Du Qi's channels of information were extremely efficient.
Wei Zheng concluded that Du Qi had intelligence agents.
It was convenient for them to gather information.
For the time being, he did not know the specifics.
After hearing this, Wang Zongzhou said, "Du Chuke is just a Chang 'an County Magistrate. It shouldn't be difficult for the Eastern Palace to deal with him. Moreover, Zhang Jingping may be the dragon lord in Chang 'an, but according to Wei Xima, he's just a hoodlum. If the Eastern Palace wants to eradicate Zhang Jingping, it's just a matter of words. It should be easy for the Eastern Palace to do it. "
Wei Zheng said, "Wang Clan Head, the Eastern Palace is powerless in this matter."
Wang Zongzhou asked, "Why?"
Wei Zheng said, "The reason is simple. Whether it's Du Chuke or Zhang Jingping, they are all people acknowledged by His Majesty. Du Chuke was even personally appointed by His Majesty. It's impossible for the Eastern Palace to touch them. "
Wang Zongzhou frowned.
This involved the Emperor.
For a moment, Wang Zongzhou's expression was solemn. This news was beyond his expectations.
Wei Zheng continued, "Wang Clan Head, when you first came to the Eastern Palace, you hoped to ally with us to deal with Du Qi. We do have a deep grudge against Du Qi, and we hope that Wang Clan Head can win.
"As long as Wang Clan Head can suppress Du Qi, the Eastern Palace will have a chance to help you wipe out the Du Clan. It won't be difficult to deal with Du Chuke and Zhang Jingping.
"Although these people are acknowledged by His Majesty, in reality, they are all acknowledged by His Majesty because of Du Qi. At the end of the day, it's still related to Du Qi.
"If Du Qi is finished, these people will be insignificant."
Wei Zheng continued, "But if Du Qi is not dealt with, it will be difficult for the Eastern Palace to get rid of Du Chuke and Zhang Jingping."
Wang Zongzhou's eyes were deep as he pondered the truth of Wei Zheng's words. He suspected that the Eastern Palace was purposely making excuses for not doing anything.
Wei Zheng said, "Wang Clan Head, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."
Wang Zongzhou said, "Speak!"
Wei Zheng said, "It won't be easy to deal with Du Qi. To be honest, the Eastern Palace has fought with Du Qi many times, but the Eastern Palace has always been defeated. In the end, the Eastern Palace was affected to a certain extent, and His Majesty does not have a good impression of the Eastern Palace.
"If Wang Clan Head doesn't have a detailed plan, it's impossible to deal with Du Qi.
"I suggest that Wang Clan Head admit defeat this time and bury the hatchet with Du Qi. Go back to the Wang Family of Taiyuan and carefully consider the plan to deal with Du Qi. "
"It won't be too late for you to make your move after you have a detailed plan. After all, revenge is a dish best served cold. "
Wei Zheng said, "When the time comes, the Eastern Palace is willing to cooperate with the Wang Clan."
Wang Zongzhou was infuriated.
Admit defeat?
That was impossible.
The Wang family of Taiyuan was very famous and influential among the aristocratic families of the Five Families and Seven Watches. If he admitted defeat to Du Qi this time, where would the Wang Clan's face be?
Wang Zongzhou said, "Crown Prince, the Wang Clan and Du Qi will not let this matter rest."
Li Jiancheng's eyes flashed with amusement.
When Li Jiancheng and Wei Zheng were talking, Wei Zheng had suggested retreating in order to advance. He wanted Wang Zongzhou to continue opposing Du Qi. Wei Zheng's words were indeed effective.
Wang Zongzhou gnashed his teeth. "Your Highness, the Wang Clan will not let this matter rest. The Wang Clan will not let Du Qi off the hook either. I have a way to deal with Du Qi, but I hope the East Palace will help me. "
Li Jiancheng was even more delighted when he heard Wang Zongzhou's words. Wang Zongzhou was like a mad dog biting Du Qi.
He was happy to see this happen.
He even wanted Wang Zongzhou to kill Du Qi.
Li Jiancheng leaned forward and asked, "How do you want me to help you?"
Wang Zongzhou said seriously, "My condition is simple. The Wang Clan will use Red Wolf to assassinate Du Qi. But Red Wolf has entered Chang 'an and cannot be exposed. Therefore, I hope that the Eastern Palace can arrange for the Wang family's Chi Lang to hide in Chang 'an. "
Red Wolf was an assassin organization of the Wang Clan of Taiyuan.
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