Chapter 691 Factional dispute

Following Lee Deng's call, several Yulin Guards came in from outside, intervened and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty!"

"Drag Zhang Yi out!"

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Yulin Guard doesn't care about that much, he acts completely by following the order.

The two Yulin Guards without saying anything, raised Zhang Yi and walked out with great strides.

Seeing this, the strategists around burst into laughter.

There was no humiliation on Zhang Yi's face, only disappointment.

He shouted loudly: "Your Majesty! Concubine Ning cannot be let go! He cannot be handed over to the King of Wu!"

Li Deng was so angry that his face turned red and his neck was thick, and he shouted: "Drag away quickly!"

Wang Tong glanced at Zhang Yi who was dragged out and said coldly: "Zhang Yi doesn't want to promote the alliance between His Majesty and the King of Wu! In private, he might have taken away many benefits from the kings!"

Hearing this, Li Deng was so angry that he smoked his orifices.

However, compared with other kings, Li Deng's temperament is indeed a little softer.

Even though he was so angry that he jumped straight, Li Deng did not order Zhang Yi to be killed, but just asked Yu Linwei to expel him from the palace.

Of course, for a counselor and aide, it is already a great humiliation to be driven out of the palace by the lord so ignorantly.

In the end, Li Deng followed the advice of his advisers and decided to send Concubine Ning to Qinzhou.

Let’s talk about Li Yu. He left behind Gao Tu and Qin Shengying’s troops in Chuzhou, and in Liangzhou, Xu Nian and Shan Feng’s military farming. He only brought more than 2,000 people including Feiwei and Tiewei to return to Qincheng.

There was nothing to say along the way, and soon Li Yu arrived in Qincheng in Qinzhou successfully.

Li Yu's return made the ministers in the court overjoyed and went out of the city to greet him.

Seeing that all the ministers came to pick him up, Li Yu smiled bitterly and said to Tao Yuan who was the first to come forward: "Mr. Tao, are you?"

"Welcome Your Highness and return in triumphant!"

Tao Yuan said happily.

Returning triumphantly?

It should be said that it was a defeat and it was almost the same to return it!

No matter how beautiful the battle was, it was ultimately unable to achieve the goal of rescuing Zheng Cheng.

Li Yu shook his head and said, "Where is there any triumphant return? In fact, our expedition failed!"

Tao Yuan's face turned right and said, "In this battle, Your Highness led our soldiers to conquer Taiqiu County and Wule County in Chuzhou in one fell swoop, killing tens of thousands of enemies. How can it be said that it is a failure?

Your Highness must not underestimate himself!"

After a moment of pause, he added: "As for Zhengcheng being broken, our distance is too far, and it is beyond reach. Zhengcheng himself is also ineffective in defense!"

Li Yu was about to speak, and the other ministers came over and saluted Li Yu one after another, saying with a smile on his face: "This time, Your Highness restored Taiqiu County and Dongping Pass of Wule County, and the great reputation of the Dazhuang court is gratifying!"

"Congratulations to Your Highness!"

"Congratulations to Your Highness!"

The ministers said and said to Li Yu one after another.

Li Yu felt very sarcastic. He had obviously failed to send troops, so why would he say goodbye?

Where does the joy come from?

But before Li Yu could speak, Tao Yuan whispered beside him: "Currently, Your Highness should give confidence to all the officials of the court!"

The implication is that the most important thing at the moment is to maintain the stability of the court and increase the confidence of all officials in the newly formed court.

As for whether Zheng County was successfully saved, it didn't matter at all.

Furthermore, how many people in the court really care about the lives and deaths of King Zheng Li Yuan and the people in Zhengcheng?

Li Yu understood Tao Yuan’s intention and sighed secretly. This is politics!

He smiled and said to everyone: "Thanks to the concerted efforts of all the lords, our soldiers have no worries when fighting against the enemy in front!"

In a word, the ministers were so happy that they couldn't stop talking.

"Your Highness, the evil minister, and others!"

"Yes! Your Highness is so serious! I am doing my best to fulfill my responsibilities!"

Tao Yuan was very satisfied with Li Yu's performance and nodded happily.

Back at the palace, Li Yu took off his military uniform and put on casual clothes, and talked to his ministers about his government affairs during this period.

Speaking of government affairs, Tao Yuan thought of something, owed Li Yu, and said, "Your Highness, our army has restored Taiqiu County. I wonder if there is a candidate for the prefect of Taiqiu County?"

Li Yu has not yet thought about who will be the prefect of Taiqiu County.

In the future, Taiqiu County may become the front line for its own battle with the Chu army. The prefect of Taiqiu County must be a person who is both civil and military and can stand alone.

Just as Li Yu was thinking, Tao Yuan immediately said: "Your Highness, the old minister has one candidate to recommend!"

"oh?

I wonder who Mr. Tao recommends?”

"Gu Bo!"

When I heard that the person Tao Yuan recommended was Gu Bo, Jing Yu's eyes flashed clearly.

He knew who Gu Bo was.

This person was originally a Tao Yuan's disciple and was one of Tao Yuan's aides. He was trusted by Tao Yuan. Later, under Tao Yuan's operation, Gu Bo was able to become an official in the court, but his official position was not high.

Now Tao Yuan actually recommended Gu Bo to such an important position as the prefect of Taiqiu County, Jing Yu felt that it was inappropriate.

However, his relationship with Tao Yuan was slightly eased, and Jing Yu was unwilling to tear his face again.

He intervened to Li Yu and said, "Your Highness, I also have a recommended candidate!"

Li Yu asked with a smile: "Who is Shuxian recommended?"

"Huian'an Ling, Sun Xiao!"

Sun Xiao is the county magistrate of Huaian County and an official promoted by Jing Yu.

Tao Yuan raised his eyebrows, turned to look at Jing Yu, and said to Li Yu: "Gu Bo was once a disciple of an old minister. He was quite talented and had good martial arts skills. The old minister thought that it was most appropriate for Gu Bo to be the prefect of Taiqiu County!"

Jing Yu followed up and said: "When Sun Xiao was appointed as Huaian Order, the Xifan Army was at the city. Many people thought that Sun Xiao was embarrassed by the heavy responsibility. But facts proved that under Sun Xiao's governance, the interior of Huaian City was as solid as a rock and never gave His Highness a worry! In terms of his experience of facing strong enemies and being calm in the face of danger, Sun Xiao was tested!"

The implication is that no matter how singular you, Tao Yuan, swears Gu Bo, he lacks the experience and qualifications to manage the local area, and his ability has never been verified.

Li Yu had some impression of Sun Xiao.

Sun Xiao’s ability to manage the local area is also quite affirmed.

He pondered for a moment and said, "I have to consider this matter. I will give you two more answers tomorrow!"

Tao Yuan and Jing Yu looked at each other and both bowed to Li Yu.

After another conversation, the ministers said goodbye and left.

Tao Yuan did not leave immediately. When the ministers were almost gone, he said to Li Yu: "Your Highness, Gu Bo is the old minister's disciple. The old minister knew Gu Bo's character and temperament. He asked Gu Bo to be the prefect of Taiqiu County. One thing that can be absolutely reassured is that he is loyal to Your Highness and the court! The old minister thinks that the most important characteristic of the prefect of Taiqiu County is to be loyal enough!"

Taiqiu County is in the hands of our own hands and will become a springboard for our own side to enter Chuzhou, which will inevitably make Li Jinru be in his throat.

Li Jin will also use all means and try his best to regain Taiqiu County.

Therefore, no matter who it is, once it becomes the prefect of Taiqiu County, it will be tested.

Tao Yuan is still very confident in Gu Bo.

Li Yu fell into deep thought and did not speak immediately.

Seeing this, Tao Yuan suddenly knelt down, kowtowed forward, and said, "Your Highness, the old minister is willing to guarantee the title of his head. Gu Bo will never betrayal when he goes to Taiqiu County!"
Chapter completed!