Shen Shiyun's knife-sharp gaze swept across the room. She saw that Li Yijie didn't shy away from meeting her gaze. Tang Yuancheng and Li Yijie were infatuated with her. Originally, they were the most obedient people in the world, but over the past few days, it was as if they had made an agreement to come and embarrass her one after another. After a moment's consideration, she decided to prioritize the bigger picture. She smiled and said, "Alliance Head Li, you're being a bit too impatient. Did I say that I was referring to Miss Nangong? Ay, it's quite funny. Some people act as if they've never been scolded in their previous lives. Others casually say a few harsh words, and she'll take the blame for it. Then she'll make a big fuss about it, claiming that she wants justice. It's as if she's the victim. To be honest, I don't even bother to comment on those people. Alliance Head Li, please sit. "
Li Yijie suppressed the urge to turn around and leave. He pulled Nangong Xue to the table and sat down. The old men on the other side all had their noses in the air. It was as if looking at him would lower their status. Originally, there was only one chair. Shen Shiyun smiled apologetically and said, "I'm really sorry, Alliance Head Li. I didn't think that you'd delay bringing along food. That's why I didn't prepare everything for you." Li Yijie gritted his teeth and said, "Forget it. Xueer, you sit." With that, he stood behind the chair.
Nangong Xue still wanted to decline, but Ping Ruoyu laughed coldly and sharply, "Oh, you're really so lovey-dovey? You brought along a vassal, yet you're the host? You've really opened my eyes! You're just like a raised dog that has a seat to sit on, but the owner has no choice but to stand on the side. No wonder you're often called 'heartless and unscrupulous'. "Shangguan Yaohua's lips didn't move. He only coldly muttered," You shut up. "He kicked her under the table. Ping Ruoyu snorted and gently stroked her ankle with one hand. Her expression didn't change.
An old man at the table had long since lost his patience. He said, "These juniors have no manners at all. Enough is enough! Noble Consort Yun, may I know who the last guest is? This old man should really teach him a lesson! Since he had made an agreement with someone, he should arrive on time. Dilly-Dallying like this and being late by two hours, what kind of rule was that? You want everyone to wait for him alone? "
Everyone immediately agreed. Obviously, because Shen Shiyun had made it clear that he valued that person the most, and also thought that even he himself was not qualified to sit on that seat, he was even more unconvinced. Now that he had found an excuse, he wanted to offend Shen Shiyun without restraint.
Shen Shiyun's countenance did not change, he thought, "He is already so old, yet he is still so narrow-minded, it's really funny." Indifferently he said, "That man, you don't need to care about him. Whether or not he was willing to keep the appointment was still uncertain. If he is willing to arrive on time, this consort will be overwhelmed by his favor. "
Hearing this, the group of people became even angrier. They said, "Then what kind of stinky attitude is he putting on? Who does he think he is? "Shen Shiyun said," It's only because this consort sent someone to deliver the invitation, but at that time he did not explicitly accept it. It's already not bad that he didn't make a move against my family's servants. Alright, can we talk about business now? "
This group of people had always had their eyes on the top of their heads, so when they heard this, they became even angrier. They wanted to find fault with her. He said, "I heard that your son is the main character of this operation, why hasn't he arrived today?" Someone else interrupted, "I heard that the Lord Baylor Ling has gone astray, mingling with that group of demons of the Devil Sect, and even becoming their Vice Hierarch. I wonder if this rumor is true or false?"
Shen Shiyun smoothly replied, "The appearance is not false, but I'm afraid that you all do not understand the actual situation. My son becoming the Hierarch of the Devil Sect was a task this consort entrusted to him. He was sent to infiltrate the enemy's nest to scout for information. When the time comes to launch a punitive expedition, we will have a better chance of victory. However, this matter is very risky. If something goes wrong, he might even lose his life. If His Majesty found out, he would definitely not be willing to let his precious son take such a big risk. Therefore, this consort even concealed it from him, which is why this rumor was spread in the outside world. This consort also has no intention of explaining anything. "
Dorgon interrupted, "In that case, the Lord Baylor Ling has rendered a great service. Why not simply let him continue to scout for information in one go, or lead the troops to attack the enemy's camp? In the end, is it because Niangniang also loves her son dearly? "
Shen Shiyun said, "Wangye underestimates this consort. What flesh and blood relative? In the face of the great undertaking, there must be some parting. It's just that the information my son has gathered is more or less enough. I originally wanted to summon him back to the Palace, but if he openly rebelled, I'm afraid his strength will not be enough. His Majesty's action is quite timely. However, my son is extremely attached to the teachings of his master. Just because he once took the Qi Sha Hierarch as his master, he felt that as a disciple, he must not kill his master, so he is unwilling to be a commander. This consort can only try to persuade him. Fortunately, this matter has nothing to do with the discussion we have today. "
A balding middle-aged man said in a rough voice, "Noble Consort Yun, you have treated us well. I, Laosha, am a boorish man. My brain is not very good, but I still have brute strength. I can't do the physical work of strategizing and arranging troops. If you have any orders, just tell us. Whatever you say, we will do it! "
Shangguan Yaohua laughed coldly and leaned back in his chair, saying, "Some people are obviously uneducated, their brains muddled like paste, yet they are not ashamed of it. Instead, they are proud of it, using their own boorishness to make a fool of themselves. It's really a boundless world, nothing is too strange. Meeting such a character, Xiao Wang can only feel ashamed of his lack of experience. "
That Sha Laoda was originally the leader of the desert bandits. He fled east and west in the Central Plains, and there were quite a number of his remaining subordinates in various places. Most of them committed evil deeds by robbing valuables along the way, but they did not have a stable foundation. Later on, when he was subdued by the Sacrifice Shadow Cult and placed under Cao Zhenyan's command, he did not stop for long. But seeing that Cao Zhenyan had no intention of seizing power, he secretly sought refuge with Shen Shiyun, who was busy cultivating his own power. Naturally he brought up his past glory. Shen Shiyun was disdainful, but seeing that he still had some use, he reluctantly took him in.
Immediately he slapped the table and shouted, "You …" He had only said one word when Shangguan Yaohua laughed coldly and interrupted him, "These days there are not many scholars, but there are quite a lot of mad dogs who like to bite people." Prince Fu said in a heavy voice, "Yao Hua, you talk less!" Shangguan Yaohua laughed coldly and walked away.
Shen Shiyun did not take it seriously, he said, "Nowadays there are many factions in the imperial court, but they do not agree with each other, so they fight fiercely in the dark. Even so, they are still operating in the dark. The Great Qing's golden signboard is on the surface, those cowards do not dare to open their mouths. Each of them is waiting to see what happens, waiting for someone else to be the scapegoat. When the time comes, they will be slaughtered on the sacrificial table, so that they can't miss out on the knife … "Ping Ruoyu laughed and said," Noble Consort Yun Niangniang, among these people, your vision is the sharpest, your grip on the knife is the tightest? "
Shen Shiyun ignored her sarcasm, he continued, "Right now it looks peaceful on the surface, but once they rashly stir up trouble, there will be only two outcomes. First, the factions involved in the dispute will choose to temporarily rely on the imperial power, using the excuse of protecting the Emperor to eradicate their opponents. If that happens, they will become the target of public criticism, and the situation will be extremely unfavorable. Second, those restless people will be impatient, they will seize the opportunity to rebel together. At that time, no doubt they will be able to overthrow the Emperor, but the contest is not over yet, who will be the final winner will still need to be considered. "
An old man said, "You are long-winded, are you saying that the first to make a move will inevitably suffer the most?" Shen Shiyun said, "Not necessarily. If we control our strength well, as soon as we make our move, we will seize the opportunity first, the rest of the people will only be able to divide the small change behind our backs. Isn't there an old saying, 'the one who strikes first gains the upper hand'? It's just that this gamble is too risky, it's hard to decide which side to bet on. I wonder if gentlemen have any brilliant ideas? "
Shangguan Yaohua's face showed a kind of extreme contempt, it was as if he had eaten something really bad today. He said, "Isn't that simple? Just divide the troops into two groups, allocate a small number of people to rely on the main force that you see as a threat, and urge them to be the first ones to stick their heads out. At the same time, quietly observe the situation, and find a way to control the situation. In short, we can seize power when we advance, and have a way out when we retreat. We can always protect the general situation. "
Shen Shiyun praised, "Very good! You are worthy to be called His Highness the Prince Cheng! You are more or less in line with Bengong's thinking! " On the side, several people who were dissatisfied with him saw that as soon as he opened his mouth he was able to win Shen Shiyun's favor, so they were secretly jealous.
Shangguan Yaohua sneered and said, "More or less? I don't know which part is not in line? Would you like to hear the details? " The bystanders secretly scolded him for not knowing when to stop. Why did he have to compete with Shen Shiyun? They all had the intention to see him make a fool of himself.
Unexpectedly, Shen Shiyun was very tolerant of him, he said, "Not only do we have to arrange the front men, we also can't be idle behind. Everyone should split up to win over suitable generals, and ensure that they are on the same side. Someone should persuade him to help His Majesty, someone else should persuade him to seize the opportunity to rebel. It's best if everyone can form one faction. Those who are loyal and devoted can be put to important positions. Those who have too many misgivings midway, or those who have second thoughts, must be dealt with strictly according to the imperial edict, and kill the chicken to warn the monkey. In addition … "
Ping Ruoyu seemed to be singing a different tune from Shangguan Yaohua; he asked, "Why don't we concentrate our forces and persuade them to come and help? Let's form a front line with the rebels first, and then we can say that we are pacifying the internal strife, and facing the enemy together? If we say different things, won't it confuse their minds? "
Shen Shiyun replied, "That's exactly how it should be, so that we can achieve our goal! Think about it, the generals are already pacing back and forth between these two choices, it's difficult to find a way out. If we stand on completely different sides to persuade him, it will accurately reflect the two competing viewpoints in his mind. Under the intense conflict between the two sides, he will suddenly see the light, see clearly his own true intentions, recognize one of the two paths, and walk down it all the way. This will prevent them from being distracted, swaying left and right, which will bring trouble. "
"So that's how it is," Prince Fu said, "Niangniang's action is just from another perspective, helping them to make up their minds."
Dorgon seconded, "If the foreign countries seize this opportunity to attack the border, His Majesty will have no choice but to send the army out to battle, and it will be a good opportunity to move away the main force of the Palace. But our Great Qing's troops and horses have always been famous for their bravery and skill in battle. Those foreign tribes also have self-awareness, they won't dare to rashly oppose us. It's just those barbarians who are creating trouble in the vicinity, we have already dispatched troops to encircle and suppress them. Not only they won't be able to accomplish anything, it will also be difficult to change the military deployment. "
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