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14. When will the battle end?

Yes, with the nature of Emperor Li Shi, if Du You really submitted the plan, this person would definitely agree, because he was very afraid of Han Huan's current strength. How could Han Huan rely on to call for the wind and rain? It was not just that he had mastered the Yangtze River Inspection Institute and monopolized the financial resources of Xuanshe, western Zhejiang and eastern Zhejiang, and then contacted Dou Shen and several Fangzhen towns in the Central Plains, holding the right to transfer the Bian River.

If Du You's "Honggou Plan" is adopted, the emperor will set up a large transfer courtyard in Jiminggang without hesitation, and will definitely set up a new "Huaiying Transfer Envoy", so that Han Huan's status will be seriously challenged.

No wonder Han Huan was furious at Du You that day and vowed to block Du You's career.

Then Liu Yan said that in fact, Du You’s new canal transportation plan violated more than Xuanrun, Fangzhen?

"Yes, the Caohe River in Jianghuai is a Hangou, which connects the interests of two important towns in Huainan and Xuanrun. Hangou transfers from Huai'an to Huai River, then passes from Huaiqiao (now Suzhou, Anhui) to Bian River (i.e. Tongji Canal), and then goes to Luoyang, which connects the interests of several towns in the Central Plains. Therefore, at that time, it is probably not only Han Huan who strongly opposed Du Junqing, but also Li Na from Ziqing, Liu Xuanzuo from Xuanwu Army, Li Cheng from Yongping Army, and even Li Mian who had just entered the court to be the priest." After saying this, Gao Yue couldn't help but sigh:

Reforms are not that easy in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad. Most of the reforms mentioned in textbooks fail due to obstacles from interest groups. So what are interest groups?

"Then Yan Xiang, you?" Gao Yue couldn't help but pay attention to Liu Yan's attitude towards this.

But Liu Yan shook his head and patted his knees and said, since Xiao Zhongming and Yan Lu Gong have resigned from the position of prime minister, I will also resign from the position of prime minister after I return to Beijing.

"I'm old..." Liu Yan pointed to his gray hair on his temples, "Yi Song, no matter whether the capital is big or small, or whether he is interested in singing the Weicheng song, I can understand that my era is over... At that time, I worked hard to build a patrol in various places to build a long-term convoy ship, with the purpose of transporting wealth from all over the country to the capital to support the world and prevent it from falling down. At that time, I watched the ships sailing, and always thought that after this ship passed Sanmenxia and arrived at the Dongwei Bridge in Chang'an, maybe the world would come down here. With such an idea, a ship

Another ship set out in my vision, and the waves that kept setting sail. Who would have thought that ten years have passed, twenty years have passed... My hair has gone from black to white, and my waist has gone from straight to camel. But this world, alas, let's not talk about it, even the eight patrols I built have now become a place for ministers to fight for power. However, the land of Helong that had been lost for decades is still free in the hands of Xifan, and no one can ask. Yisong, I am tired, I suggest that you combine the government and financial power, and I have no intention or power to achieve it. If I return to Beijing to continue to judge the ministers, the Holy Lord will definitely push me to fight with Han Huan, so I have to withdraw in advance."

"Then Cui Xuanzai..." Gao Yue knew that if Liu Yan left, the firepower would definitely be concentrated on Cui Zao.

Liu Yan shook his head, and to be honest, he couldn't take care of it. Whether it was Du You or Cui Zao, it would be better for everyone to have their own lives.

"Yan Xiang...If you leave, who can..."

"Yi Song, what you are asking is, who can inherit my career, right? It's you." After saying that, Liu Yan looked at Gao Yue meaningfully and added, "But, not now."

"Yue has already understood what Yan Xiang said."

"Stay in Xingyuan Mansion well. A gentleman chooses the opportunity to move, and do not care about his reputation if necessary." After Liu Yan finished speaking, he twisted a few things in his hand and put them into Gao Yue's palm.

Using the light in the pavilion, Gao Yue saw that what he had brought to him was the coins in his palm.

"This money belongs to Yisong. I am afraid that I can't cast it out in the Tang Dynasty...Yisong, remember, what you inherit is not my official position, but my ambition."

Gao Yue hurriedly bowed to Liu Yan and bowed again and again in a hurry.

Liu Yan helped him up with a smile, then turned around and left towards the courtyard gate.

At night, Jia Dan held a banquet for the general Wu Xianfu in his own hall of the inn, "Xianfu, how many years have you been with me?"

Wu Xianfu picked up the cup, thought about it, and said it had been nine years.

Jia Dan then sighed and said, "I just received the writings from Your Majesty, but it was not announced that I would go to Beijing to be the prime minister, but appointed me to go to Dongdu as the one who stayed behind. Fan Ze took over the imperial court in Xiangyang, so I was sorry for the generals who had followed me for so many years."

"Even the Shandong Governor of Shannan East Road!" Wu Xianfu's emotions immediately became excited.

But Jia Dan pressed his hand on his shoulder, "I was originally a court official, and the Holy Lord appointed me to go wherever I was sent, but the only thing I couldn't let go after I went to Dongdu was you. You are impatient..."

In the candlelight, Wu Xianfu was shocked, and then looked at the slightly green wine in the cup, thinking to himself, "Are you afraid that I will not accept the orders of the court and rebel, so in order to preserve my reputation, I will give me..."

Suspicion of being a ghost, Wu Xianfu couldn't help but retching.

Jia Dan patted his back heavily and couldn't help laughing, "Who will poison you to death? But I must take you to Dongdu to take your post."

Wu Xianfu, who was relieved, hurriedly said: "Xianfu is a martial artist, but it is rare for her husband to value him. I wish to be in front of him for the rest of my life!"

In early spring, it was drizzling in Xiangyang City. Gao Yue and Wei Gao boarded a thousand-hu boat from the dock of Hanyin Post and said goodbye to everyone.

Next, Liu Yan, Pu Wang, Du You and others would return to Beijing along Wuguan Road in Shangzhou, while Jia Dan would pass through Sanya River from Nanyang and then go to the eastern capital Luoyang, while Han Huan, Dou Shen, Cao Wanggao, Cui Kuan and others would return to their own towns.

At the same time, Fan Ze from the Jin merchant received the emperor's writings and was rushing towards Xiangyang.

"Yi Song, I have a letter of explanation. I'm sorry to hand it over to Yunhe's mother after you return from Hanshui." Before leaving, Cui Kuan entrusted Gao Yue with what he wrote in his hand.

The spring rain is getting heavier and heavier. Gao Yue stood on the boat, and the fog is everywhere. The willow branches on the river bank outside Hanyin Post in Xiangyang City are whirling in the wind and rain. "Now, Li Xilie is killed, Zhu Li, Li Zhongchen dies, Li Huaiguang is like a candle in front of the wind. But the struggle in the world is just as Yan Xiang said, but how has the struggle stopped? Although the clouds and rains have died, the waves have risen again. Cui Zao, Han Huan, Dou Shen, Li Sheng, Zhang Yanshang, and Ma Sui, I am afraid that new competition will be launched again. When will it stop? Let's see our actions."

The oars on the ship rolled over, carrying Gao Yue and Wei Gao, along the Han River, towards the destination Xingyuan Mansion.

At this moment, Jianghan was shrouded in heavy rain, and the Hezhong Mansion on the east bank of the Yellow River was a dark cloud. Ma Sui's army was surrounded by iron barrels.
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