In the Xiangzhou County Courthouse, Wei Fufeng sat on a chair and listened to Xu Ran's report.

"Oh, I took over five adopted sons." Wei Fufeng was surprised.

Xu Ran said: "Two eunuchs and three civil and military officials, one of which is Wang Ze's son Wang Lingyun."

Wei Fufeng was stunned, recalled and said, "How old is Wang Lingyun."

Xu Ran replied: "At the age of fifteen, he entered Qianhe Camp according to the military system. I don't know that year he recognized Changshun's adoptive father."

Wei Fufeng nodded, and it was clear without having to check. Changshun took the initiative to find Wang Lingyun, and Wang Lingyun thought he had a backer.

Wei Fufeng whispered: "I once promised ten eunuchs that I would not be stingy with the title of marquis to be buried after death, and allow my adopted son to inherit hereditary military positions."

Xu Ran nodded.

Wei Fufeng said again: "Changshun was granted the title of Marquis of Shunyi, Wang Lingyun inherited the title of Changshun, and inherited the title of three generations of generations. He will no longer be a descendant of Wang Ze."

Xu Ran said: "Mr. Marquis, Changshun is not an Yaquewei, and his subordinates are not suitable for handling it."

Wei Fufeng said: "Ten eunuchs belong to Langfeng Mansion. I notified Changfu to ask Li Yutong for instructions. Changfu was responsible for the handling and was buried in Fuzhou. Wang Lingyun went to guard the tomb for three years."

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"My subordinates receive the order." Xu Ran responded.

Wei Fufeng said, "That's it, you go and rest."

"My subordinates surrender." Xu Ran gave up his gift.

Wei Fufeng nodded and suddenly said, "I remember Wang Ze has a illegitimate son, please check it out."

Xu Ran replied: "I have investigated Wang Huidang, a hereditary military envoy, was kind and free and easy, and was in the middle of the civil and military assessment. He was incompatible with Wang Lingyun and was like a stranger to the world."

Wei Fufeng nodded and smiled casually. He remembered that the soldiers and horse envoys were hereditary, which was given to him by his destiny.

Xu Ran observed his expression and said, "It is said that every time Wang Huidang goes to Wang Lingyun's house, he respects Mrs. Wang Ze and bows to his home."

Wei Fufeng nodded, thought for a while, and said, "You will let someone know that Mrs. Wang Ze, a son of Wang Lingyun, will inherit Wang Ze's inheritance and posthumously named Wang Zeba Duke, and will not replace him for three generations."

Xu Ran said unexpectedly: "Mr. Marquis, my subordinates feel that Wang Zegong's crime is avenged."

Wei Fufeng smiled and said gently: "How much does it cost to me depends on my heart."

Xu Ran nodded.

Wei Fufeng said, "Let's rest."

......

At Dengzhou Military Mansion, Yang Shihou received the incident of Xiangyang City Wharf sent by Xuanwu Army.

Yang Shihou was disappointed, and Lei Yanwei went to Shangjin, Shangzhou, but he was afraid he would go but not return.

Yang Shihou didn't care about Lei Yanwei's life or death, and he was not his direct line.

Yang Shihou was once a subordinate of Li Han, the governor of Heyang.

Li Hanzhi was defeated and Yang Shihou surrendered to Xuanwu Army.

For more than ten years, Yang Shihou has been considered an elder in Xuanwu Army. At this time, I still don’t know how Zhu Wen deals with Wang Chongshi.

Zhu Wen's great killing of the veteran, Yang Shihou was very uneasy. His mentality of guarding the Nanyang Basin was like not seeking merit, but seeking no mistakes.

In addition, Yang Shihou unexpectedly obtained foreign money in Dengzhou and received bribes from merchants downstream of the river.

Therefore, Yang Shihou was unwilling to take the initiative to launch a war, and was greedy for the period of guarding, and had plenty of money to develop his direct soldiers.

Soon, Lei Yanwei's head was sent to Dengzhou, and Lei Yanwei's entire army was wiped out and hundreds of people were killed.

Mr. Yang was speechless.

The provocation of the Southern Sichuan Army, he should send troops for nothing. If he doesn't send troops, he will admit defeat, which will affect his prestige for commanding the army.

Yang Shihou informed the army that he did not receive the order from the King's army to start the war, and Lei Yanwei elopes.

......

In the study of Yangzhou Military Mansion, Yang Xingmi was lingering in sick bed, sometimes awake and sometimes confused.

When Yang Xingmi was awake, he ordered the lieutenant general to be called.

The generals and officials came to see each other.

Many people meet Yang Xingmi in a daze and have to wait for waking up. If they can't wait, they leave first and come again the next day.

On this day, the sober Yang Xingmi called for judge Zhou Yin, Xu Wen, commander of the right yamen, and commander of the left yamen, Zhang Hao.

Yang Xingmi said weakly: "I have not had many days. You are all heroes of Yangzhou. I want Yang Wo to return and inherit. Can you assist me like me and the new leader Yang Wo?"

Zhou Yin bowed and said with a righteous expression: "King, the prince is young and playful and cannot cope with the chaotic times. His subordinates requested that Sima Liu Wei assist the prince."

Zhang Hao refuted: "The prince is not young, and the king has suffered thousands of deaths in his life. The foundation should be controlled by his descendants. How can it be passed on to other surnames?"

Zhou Yin refuted: "What I mean is that Sima, the marching army is temporarily in charge of Huainan military affairs. The prince will still inherit the King of Wu. When the prince grows up, he can be controlled by the prince."

Zhang Hao ridiculed: "Is there still fewer fathers and sons and brothers in the vassal states? Liu Wei comes back to take charge of the power of the Huainan Army. Do you want the king to lose his sons and grandchildren?"

Zhou Yin said angrily: "Liu Wei is loyal and righteous, no one knows about this for so many years."

Zhang Hao said coldly: "People's hearts are separated from their belly, and I only recognize the prince as taking over the Huainan Army."

Xu Wen bowed and said solemnly: "I only recognize the prince as taking over the Huainan Army."

Zhou Yin was silent and bowed: "Please give orders to the king."

Yang Xingmi nodded and said weakly: "Order Wang Maozhang, the governor of Runzhou, and quickly go to Xuanzhou to take over as governor, and inform Yang Wo to come back."

Zhou Yin responded: "My subordinates receive the order."

Yang Xingmi nodded.

Zhou Yin asked again: "Runzhou is crucial. Who will take over the position of the king?"

"Let's talk about it when Yang Wo is back." Yang Xingmi replied.

Zhou Yin nodded.

Yang Xingmi glanced at him and asked weakly: "Chu Yu, haven't returned to Jiangning yet?"

Zhou Yin replied: "There is no information to come back."

Xu Wen said: "I heard that I haven't come back yet."

Yang Xingmi said weakly: "He can really rest assured."

Xu Wen said: "King, Chu Yu has left less than half a year. Jiangning stationed in the Eastern Wu army, and the remaining civil and military officials cannot make a big fuss."

"You go." Yang Xingmi said weakly, and the three military and political leaders left.

......

At Xu Wen’s house, Yan Keqiu and Xu Wen had a close conversation.

Xu Wen said: "The king ordered Wang Maozhang to take over as the governor of Xuanzhou and order the prince to come back. Now, after half a month, Zhou Yin has been reluctant to issue official documents."

Yan Keqiu said, "Zhou Yin is hiding his slander, and he is waiting for the king to return to heaven."

Xu Wen nodded and said irritably: "What should I do? Do you think Zhou Yin has colluded with Liu Wei?"

Yan Keqiu said: "Although Liu Wei has a high prestige, he has no power in Yangzhou. Zhou Yin supports Liu Wei out of public aspirations."

Xu Wen said irritably: "What should I do? The king gave us the military order. Zhou Yin interfered and I sent out the hidden military order. Will I send it?"

Yan Keqiu said: "It's really a dilemma. I'll give Zhou Yin and Liu Wei the military order, and I won't give you a worthy trust to the king."

Xu Wen asked, "What do you think?"

Yan Keqiu said: "Liu Wei's takeover of the Huainan Army is conducive to the survival of the Huainan Army in troubled times, but it is only unfavorable for Xu Gong. Liu Wei's entry into Yangzhou will inevitably deprive Xu Gong of military power."

Xu Wen said helplessly: "I am mentally prepared to be an outsider."

Yan Keqiu said: "I'm afraid there will be no opportunities for external responsibilities."

Xu Wen's face looked ugly, his original intention was to be moderate. Yang Wo could not be able to bear the survival of the Huainan Army.

Therefore, for the sake of the overall situation, Xu Wen felt that Liu Wei was suitable to be Yang Xingmi's second place.

Xu Wen and Liu Wei had no friendship, so Liu Wei entered Yangzhou and must have served as a close confidant, replacing Xu Wen's right yamen commander.

Yan Keqiu looked at Xu Wen silently. He was Xu Wen's aide. He knew that Xu Wen had no ambitions and was only willing to survive in a modest and low-key manner, commonly known as an honest person.

"It is of great importance, and there is no need to be mistaken. Let's go there in person." Xu Wen made a helpless decision. The overall situation in the future cannot withstand the current crisis of loss.

"Mr. Xu is wise." Yan Ke asked for respect and praise.

Xu Wen said: "Sir, don't rest in Jiangning. I suspect Chu Yu has returned to Jiangning long ago."

Yan Keqiu was surprised and nodded, "Abide by Mr. Xu's instructions."

Xu Wen sighed: "Chu Yu's thoughts are hard to guess. I am afraid that the gentleman will fall into Jiangning and will miss the prince's return."

Yan Keqiu nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Xu, my subordinates will never miss things. They will go to Xuanzhou with Wang Maozhang."

Xu Wen nodded, took out military orders and handed them to Yan Keqiu, and personally saw the guests to the gate.
To be continued...