Chapter 548: Provoking the Disaster

After hearing Li Hong's words, everyone thought about it in their hearts and nodded secretly, thinking that this was really a good plan.

If Li Yu was ordered to return to Beijing, it would inevitably cause strong dissatisfaction among the Saro people.

The Saro people not only would not help Li Yu anymore, but would turn the spearhead and turn against Li Yu into enemies.

If Li Yu continued to help the Saro people restore the country, he would resist the order and refuse to obey it, making Li Ju and even the court feel that he really had the intention of being unjust.

Therefore, no matter how Li Yu chooses, it is impossible to achieve the best of both worlds.

By then, Li Yu will definitely be in a dilemma.

Li Hong turned to look at Li Lie and said, "The third brother has a close personal relationship with Xuan Guogong. The third brother might as well let Xuan Guogong take a breath away from Li Ju. He said that there are rumors that Li Yu has self-respecting and has the intention of being unjust, so he asked Li Ju to summon him back to Beijing to test it!"

Everyone present nodded, indicating that Li Hong's idea was good.

Li Lie rubbed his chin and silently considered whether Li Hong's plan was feasible.

After thinking about it, he nodded slowly and said, "Okay! In the opinion of my ninth brother, I have sent someone to send a message to Duke Xuan in the past few days!"

Zhou Neng, Duke of Xuan, is currently the post of Secretary of the Central Secretariat. He is not only a founding hero, an important official in the court, and a close minister of the emperor.

The relationship between Li Lie and Zhou Neng is one of the trump cards in his hands, and no one can find any clues.

Fortunately, Li Hong's plan will not allow Zhou Neng to reveal his position.

Before Li Lie sent someone to send a message to Zhou Neng, he first sent someone to secretly spread rumors in the capital, saying that King Li Yu of Wu had heavy troops, and now he was supported by Wan and Saluo. He had the power to be respectful, and he wanted to be in power in Liangzhou and Qinzhou, and dominate the country.

As the intentional spread by those who are interested, this rumor spreads and becomes increasingly fierce in the city.

Zhou Neng took this opportunity to suggest to Li Ju in the court that the court should immediately summon the King of Wu to lead the army back to the capital to test Li Yu's loyalty to the emperor.

If Li Yu was ordered to return to Beijing, the rumors would naturally be self-defeating.

But if Li Yu refused to return to Beijing under the order, then the rumors in the market are likely to be true.

As the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, Zhou Neng was as famous as the Secretary of the Shangshu Ling Tao Yuan, and his energy in the court should not be underestimated.

There was a large number of ministers who followed Zhou Nengma.

After hearing Zhou Neng’s remarks, many ministers came out and saluted Li Ju, saying, “I’m going to discuss with you!”

"I'm going to discuss it!"

Li Ji sat on the dragon chaise and couldn't help but cough.

Since he ascended the throne, his health has been deteriorating. Just looking at his face gives people a sick feeling.

Seeing that he was coughing violently, the eunuch Hu Wei quickly brought him a cup of medicinal tea.

After drinking half a cup, Li Ju finally suppressed his cough.

He looked at the ministers below and said in a weak voice: "Seventeenth brother, you will not be respectful to your own troops, nor will you make my rebellion like the Nine Kings. All the ministers are worried too much! Ahem!"

Zhou Neng looked heartbroken and said, "Your Majesty, the current Great Zhou is full of internal and external troubles, and it is in turmoil and storm, but it can no longer withstand the storm and waves! Now, the King of Wu is holding 500,000 heavy troops. Your Majesty, you must be careful!"

Li Ju looked at Zhou Neng and said firmly: "Duke Xuan, I will say it again, I, trust my seventeenth brother!"

"His Majesty……"

"Okay! Duke Xuan doesn't need to say anything more!"

Even though Li Ju is in poor health, he is still clear-headed and will not believe in slander and be at the mercy of others.

If Li Yu wanted to rebel, he would have done this long ago, why wait until now?

Zhou Neng was so anxious that he rubbed his hands and stamped his feet.

Seeing this, Tao Yuan sneered in his heart. He raised the tablet in his hand and shouted to Li Ju: "Your Majesty's wise!"

Zhou Neng glared at Tao Yuan secretly, lowered his head, and his face changed.

After the court dispersed, Zhou Neng quickly caught up with Prince Li Guan.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Duke Xuan!"

Zhou Neng asked: "Your Highness the Crown Prince thinks, what's going on with me today?"

Li Guan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I also thought that Duke Xuan was worried too much. How could Uncle Seventeen be able to hold troops and respect himself?"

Zhou Neng sighed and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, as the saying goes, there is no wind and waves! Now, the capital has spread, and everyone is saying that the King of Wu has his own troops and is already unscrupulous!"

When Li Guan heard this, he shook his head repeatedly and said, "The rumors are not credible!"

Zhou Neng said meaningfully: "At present, the King of Wu is both the governor of Liangzhou and Qinzhou, and he controls the two states! Moreover, the King of Wu has an army of 500,000, which is the army of 800,000 Xifan Army that has just defeated 800,000 Xifan Army. He has great military achievements, his morale is rainbow, and his combat power is brilliant!"

Li Guan thought about it carefully and felt that Zhou Neng’s concerns were not unreasonable. Uncle Seventeen’s current power is indeed too great...

Before he could speak, Zhou Neng continued: "In the southwest, the King of Wu had a good relationship with the tribes of Xiaoyang Kingdom, and even the King of Sunu. In the northwest, the King of Wu had a good relationship with Wan and Saluo Kingdoms. These foreign countries were led by the King of Wu. As long as the King of Wu said a word, they would help them!"

Speaking of this, Zhou Neng sighed and shook his head repeatedly, saying, "There are two states inside, a 500,000 army inside, and a strong response outside. Your Highness, the Crown Prince, if the King of Wu has two hearts, would it be great?

If the court did not prepare early, there would be a devastating disaster!"

His words scared Li Guan very much.

What Zhou Neng said cannot be thought about carefully. Once you think about it carefully, it will be terrifying to think about it carefully.

Li Guan frowned and couldn't help but murmur, "Does Uncle Seventeen really have a second intention?"

Seeing that Li Guan's attitude was shaken, Zhou Neng immediately struck while the iron was hot and said, "As the saying goes, you should not have the intention to harm others, but you should not have the intention to guard against others! As long as your Majesty gives an order to summon King Wu to lead his troops back to the capital, you can tell if the King of Wu has any two hearts!"

"oh?"

"If the King of Wu really has two hearts, he will definitely not dare to lead his troops back to the capital! If the King of Wu dares to return to the capital, it means that the King of Wu is still loyal to His Majesty, the Crown Prince, and the Court!"

"this……"

"The King of Wu had just defeated the Xifan army and made great contributions to our Great Zhou. At this time, Your Majesty summoned the King of Wu to lead his troops back to Beijing and give a reward. It is a blessing. If the King of Wu was a loyal minister of my Great Zhou, he would have accepted it happily!"

Li Guan nodded thoughtfully and said with a slight silence: "Duke Xuan is right!"

As he spoke, he stopped, bowed his fists to Zhou Neng, and said, "Duke Xuan, I'll go to meet my father now!"

Zhou Neng's eyes lit up and he said softly: "Your Majesty has been poor in the dragon body recently. Your Highness wants to speak slowly to Your Majesty, and say it well, don't be angry with Your Majesty!"

Li Guan thanked Zhou Neng and said, "Thank you for the reminder of Duke Xuan!"

After saying that, he quickly left.

Looking at Li Guan's back, Zhou Neng's mouth curled.

The Li family is really worse than the previous generation.

Li Ju is far inferior to Li Hui, and Li Guan is not as good as Li Ju!

In Zhou Neng's view, compared with Li Ju, Li Guan and his son, Yan King Li Lie is more suitable to be the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Chapter completed!