In the Jiangdu City General Administration of Yangzhou, Yang Guang's study room was strictly guarded, and casual people were not close to it. In the entire General Administration, there were only three people who could enter and exit the study room directly, Concubine Xiao of Jin, and two others were Yang Guang's confidant General Administration Sima Zhang Heng, and Duan Da, the general administration officer of the General Administration. This study room was the most confidential place in the General Administration Office, and now it was also the place where Yang Guang formally decided to launch a full-scale dispute for the throne. There was not too much luxury decoration in the study room, although it was not as simple as the one in the Jin Palace in the capital to cater to the two saints in the palace who did not like luxury, but it was indeed very simple. Apart from the calligraphy and paintings of the scholars of the Jin Palace on the walls, there was nothing else.

At this time, there were only Yang Guang, Zhang Heng and Duan Da, the confidant in the General Administration, as well as the Shouzhou Governor Yuwen Shu and Hongzhou Governor Guo Yan, who should never appear here at this time.

"Did you find out who it is?" Yang Guang's face looked a little ugly, his moody and his voice was low.

The day before yesterday, the governor of Shouzhou Yuwen Shu and the general manager of Hongzhou arrived in Yangzhou secretly to discuss the secret of fighting for the throne. For the secret, Yuwen Shu hid in his son Yu Wenji's convoy to Yangzhou, while Guo Yan came to Jiangzhou under the name of seeking a doctor and visiting the guest. Then he secretly crossed the river from Jiangzhou to Yangzhou. Yang Guang arranged them outside Yangzhou, and then left the city in the name of hunting. Who knew that he encountered a fierce assassin attack on the road. Although Yang Guang's guards were all elite tigers, under their desperate protection, Yang Guang was not injured and was able to repel them.

Those assassins eventually died and injured more than 30 cavalry guards. For Yang Guang, this was like a tumultuous attack on Tai Sui. In his Yangzhou base camp, he encountered such a dangerous assassin, how could he stop easily? What's more, this hunt was a temporary decision for the secret meeting. Not to mention that there were not many people who knew the itinerary, but the assassin could accurately ambush halfway. When he thought of the possibility of an ulterior motive spy around him, he was in a cold state. Who revealed his itinerary? Did he know more about it, such as what they were planning now?

Duan Da, the general manager, looked pale and as if he had lost his parents. He arranged the route of the trip and the guards who were traveling to guard. Now that such a big leak has occurred, he cannot help but blame him. However, he couldn't figure out what went wrong this time. You must know that Duan Da was able to become the right-hand man of King Yizhi of Jin, but was not an ordinary person. The Duan family was a Gu Tibetan from Wuwei, Wuwei, Hexi, and his father was the governor of Shuozhou, Northern Zhou, Duke Duan Yan, and later joined the Sui Dynasty as a general.

The Sui Dynasty was the throne of Yang Jian usurped the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and the Northern Zhou Dynasty was also a country that usurped the Western Wei Dynasty. The Western Wei inherited the Northern Wei Dynasty. In general, since the Northern Wei Dynasty, several dynasties have been connected, and one of the biggest characteristics is that the coup has abdicated the country. Therefore, in order to win the hearts of the people, these emperors of the new dynasty fully recognized the officials and nobles of the previous dynasty, and even promoted them to titles. This led to many families, from Wei to Northern Zhou to Sui, have been powerful families, and have served as high-ranking officials to show titles. The Duan family also

In this way, the changes in the country had no effect on them. Duan Da was awarded the title of Duke of Xiangyuan County at the age of three. When he was old, he was eight feet tall and beautiful bearded, and was especially good at riding and shooting. When Yang Jian was the prime minister of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and monopolized the government, Duan Da was Yang Jian's chief of the chief of the chief of the chief of the chief of the guard camp, and he usually followed Yang Jian's side and shadow. After Yang Jian's establishment in the Sui Dynasty, Duan Da also advanced to Zuo Zhizhai, and was later promoted to General of the Chariot and Cavalry, and then transferred to Yang Guang as a military officer.

Duan Da not only had this golden experience, but also had real achievements, not just the emperor's confidants. In the tenth year of Kaihuang in the Sui Dynasty, Jiangnan rebelled, Yang Guang and Yang Su and Shi Wansu went south to quell the rebellion. Duan Da was ordered by Yang Guang to lead 10,000 troops to participate in the quelling rebellion. He performed outstandingly, pacified Fang and Chuzhou, and then defeated Wang Wenjin and other rebels in Xuanzhou. He was promoted to Yitonghe Kaifu one after another, and was given a total of 5,000 silk.

With a prominent family background and shining resume, Yang Guang has been trusted by Yang Guang since he followed Yang Guang. However, this time, such a big mistake was made. He was attacked by a group of assassins of unknown origin outside Yangzhou City, causing such a large casualty. What's even more, although they also killed several assassins, they did not even get a corpse in the end. When the other party retreated, they took all the corpses away.

Until now, for three days, he has gained nothing. No one knows who the assassin is and how to know their itinerary and where the assassin has gone.

He knew that the King of Jin gave him three days, which was already the limit of patience and trusted him extremely. After three days, he knew nothing. If the King of Jin trusted him, then he was just ineffective and incompetent. If the King of Jin did not trust him, then he was very likely to be the mastermind behind the assassination, planning or participating in the matter.

He looked at Zhang Heng with a look of help, and at this time he was hoping that his colleague would be able to pull himself in. Otherwise, he would not know how to distinguish himself.

Zhang Heng nodded slightly to him and said, "Your Highness, the assassin is extremely cunning and has no trace. Although he has not yet found out his identity and whereabouts, Duan Chan and someone speculated that these assassins are most likely the group of people who attacked Pei Li and Sima Dekan a while ago."

Zhang Heng's words calmed down Yang Guang a little. He frowned and said, "Didn't the last incident be found out in advance? Did that group of people also attack the Black Iron Guard? The Black Iron Guard is a dead soldier who is in the field. Since they are fighting with them, why are they coming to deal with us again?"

This is indeed a very incomprehensible problem. If it is the assassination of King Jin by Prince Yang Yong, it would be simple and clear. After all, although King Jin did not openly fight for the crown prince before, King Jin's performance has seriously threatened the position of the crown prince. It would not be surprising if he did assassination. But now the prince's people appeared in Yangzhou, but were attacked by a group of mysterious people. Then they attacked the guards of the King Jin's mansion, which was puzzled.

These mysterious people, the prince and the people from the Jin prince's mansion, dare to move, which shows that these people will never be the prince's people.

"Can it be Ake's people?" Yang Guang asked.

Ake is the small name of King Yang Liang of Han. The King of Han is the fifth son of the emperor. Among the five sons, the youngest and most favored by the second saints. He just vassed Jinyang last year and commanded the old Qi land with a large land and a strong army. It is inevitable that he would not rely on himself to be favored by the emperor, and his troops are numerous and wide, so he had some ideas. If he also wanted to compete for the position of crown prince, then Yang Yong of the East Palace and the King of Jin in Yangzhou were his enemies.

"It's not completely impossible!" Zhang Heng replied that the dispute over the throne was the most fierce. Although Yang Yong had been in the position of crown prince for eighteen years, Yang Yong had become increasingly unfavorable to the emperor and the queen in recent years. A few years ago, a Henan native wrote a letter to the emperor, saying that the emperor would abdicate as the emperor and let the prince succeed to the throne. After reading this, Yang Jian did not express anything in person, but then the incident happened that all officials went to the Eastern Palace to pay tribute to the crown prince after they went to the Eastern Palace to pay tribute to the crown prince. Yang Jian even issued a special edict, except for the officials in the Eastern Palace, officials were not allowed to surrender to the crown prince. Later, the Crown Prince's concubine died suddenly, the crown prince was luxurious, and the lack of a legitimate son was repeatedly accused by the palace, and became increasingly out of favor. The Crown Prince's fall from favor not only gave Yang Guang the opportunity to ask the Eastern Palace, but Yang Liang naturally saw such an opportunity. It was not uncommon for him to have an idea about the position of crown prince.

Yang Guang's brows were even more tight. If Yang Liang also wanted to participate in the battle for the throne, then this matter would have added many variables. Yang Yong was no longer easy to deal with. If Yang Liang was added, the risk of fighting for the throne would be greater.

"Immediately send someone to Jinyang to find out what happened to the King of Han!" Duan Da spoke quickly.

Yang Guang suddenly waved his hand, "Forget it, let's just stare at the prince. As for the King of Han, don't have a conflict with him for the time being. You can strengthen the alertness of Yangzhou and nearby." It's not said that it has not been confirmed that the assassin is from Yangliang. Even if it is really confirmed that it is from Yangliang, Yang Guang does not intend to take revenge immediately. His energy is limited, so he must clarify his goal. As for Yang Liang, what's wrong with tolerance for temporary support? As long as he takes the position of crown prince, he will have a chance to repay his fifth brother a hundred times and a thousand times.

"Botong, how were you prepared for the last time when you let Hua and the matter you told you?" Yang Guang turned his head and looked at the General Manager of Shouzhou, Shangzhuguo, Right Guard General, and Baoguo Duke Yuwen Shu.

Yuwen Shu was also a general of the tiger. From the Northern Zhou Dynasty to the Sui Dynasty, he had great military achievements and a noble family. The Yuwen family also had great achievements. Yuwen Shu joined Yang Guang's disciple, which greatly helped Yang Guang. Not only was his fame, but the most important thing was that the Yuwen family continuously provided a lot of money to Yang Guang to secretly make friends with Jiangnan and ministers in the court, secretly trained soldiers and horses to build weapons and armor. Now Yang Guang asked another confidant, Hongzhou general manager Guo Yan, secretly trained soldiers and horses in Hongzhou, and all the money came from the full support of the Yuwen family.

"Your Highness, Gao Yan is the most expensive in the court, followed by Yang Su. However, Gao Yan is a party of the prince. His third son married the daughter of the prince and is absolutely loyal to the prince. We can only win over the Secretary’s right servant Yang Su to help us, use him to deal with Gao Yan, and speak for us in the court. However, Yang Su is the most cunning person and is not easy to contact. Recently, he is secretly contacting Yang Su's younger brother Yang Yue. This person is the most greedy. As long as he has a lot of money to contact, he will be able to lobby for us Yang Su to support His Highness." Yuwen Shu said.

"Money is not a problem. I am not afraid of the Yang Su brothers greedy for money, but they are afraid that they will not dare to accept it." Yang Guang said with a smile. If the other party doesn't like anything, he really can't win over the other party. But as long as the other party likes it, he is not afraid.

"Yang Su is the most luxurious person. In addition to money, he also has two hobbies. One is to like the calligraphy of Cai Yong of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the other is to like beautiful young women." Yuwen Shu smiled and made a plan. "I heard that the Xiao family in Lanling had a deck of Cai Yong's hand. The prince once offered the Xiao family tens of thousands of yuan to buy it."

Yang Guang nodded, "I have heard of this. This person who collects it is Xiao Concubine's uncle. Since Yang Su likes it, let Xiao Concubine come forward and give it to Yang Su with an additional price of 10,000 yuan. 20,000 yuan."

"If the princess comes forward, this matter will be done. In addition, I heard that your highness has recently obtained a new woman, is it awesome?" Yuwen Shu said with a smile.

Yang Guang pointed to Yuwen Shu and said, "Everyone said you are Xiao Chenping, but what does your old man mean? Is this king still the kind of person who only loves beauty but not the country? To be honest, there is indeed a woman in the mansion, but it was a temporary stronghold of a black iron guard that was found when Sima Dekan and his friends came back from attack. After the battle, all the black iron guards committed suicide. In the end, they found a woman tied to the dark room and brought it back. This woman is indeed stunning, but this woman is confused and is now working in front of Concubine Xiao."

Guo Yan, who had not spoken, suddenly said: "I heard that the Black Iron Guard had been attacked by those mysterious people before, and they seemed to be looking for two people, Ji Yao and Yi Feng. Could this woman be Ji Yao among them?"

"Maybe!" Yang Guang refused to comment.

"This woman has no identity and should not be left by His Highness forever. It would be better to give this woman to Yang Su!" Yuwen Shu said.

Yang Guang frowned and was silent for a while. No one knew what he was thinking. Finally, he nodded. "Well, Concubine Xiao liked this woman very much, and even intended to accept her as her adopted daughter, but you are right. This woman's origin is unknown and is indeed not suitable for staying in the mansion for a long time. Why not give it to Yang Su."

Seeing that Yang Guang agreed to this matter so directly, Yuwen Shu couldn't help but be even happier. The stunning beauty could be given away easily, which shows that the King of Jin is indeed a worthy master to follow.

"Your Highness, if you can, we'd better win over Gao Yang first. Even if we can't let him join us, at least we have to relieve his hostility towards us. I heard that Gao Yang likes to collect military books the most, and Your Highness just happens to have a copy of Sun Bin's art of war, so it's better to give it to Gao Yang."

Yang Guang took two years to find Sun Bin's Art of War. After finding it, he copied it himself. It was his favorite thing. However, after hesitating for a moment, Yang Guang finally nodded, "Okay, give it to Gao Bing, let him keep it for Gu first, and Gu will let him offer it to me again in the future."

"Your Highness also asks you to give a hundred thousand guan to win over Shi Longsui, He Ruobi and other rank-in-commands."

This money is indispensable and is also making the worst preparations. If the current affairs are not secret and according to their plan, they cannot seize the crown and fight for the emperor, then they cannot sit idly by. At that time, they will start a business directly in Jiangnan. At least they will strive to occupy the Jiangnan territory, imitate the Southern Dynasty, and seize Jiangdong. To win over and buy military generals in the court, it is naturally the last time to make plans.

"Do everything as you say, you don't have to save any money you should spend." Yang Guang said simply. He is not a stingy person, so he can't be stingy when doing big things.

Finally, Yang Guang turned to Guo Yan and said, "In Hongzhou, another group of dead soldiers will be recruited. Once it is absolutely necessary, the winner will be determined by the strength in his hands."
Chapter completed!