The northwest crisis was in danger, the two capitals became nervous, the thieves in the north and south of the Great Henan were rampant, and Yang Xuangan from Li Yang was in a difficult situation. At this moment, the General of the Left Guard, far away in the Donglai Naval Division of Qi and Lu, Li Zixiong, Duke of Jianchang, was famous for the military and political circles of China and Turkey, finally came to the end of his life. He was about to be arrested, and the person who issued the order to arrest him was the Holy Lord far away in Liaodong.

The four commanders of the navy, Lai Hu'er, Zhou Fashang, Li Zixiong and Cui Junsu, belonged to Guanlong, Shandong and Jiangzuo. Lai Hu'er and Zhou Fashang, who were both from Jiangzuo, each had their own interests and had no intention. Therefore, when the Holy Lord issued this imperial edict, he also took some effort, worried that something would happen, and he was worried that Li Zixiong would struggle to death. If Li Zixiong instigated the rebellion of the King of Qi or caused the civil strife of the navy, it would go against the original intention of the Holy Lord. Therefore, the Holy Lord wrote a secret edict to Lai Hu'er explaining the reason for the arrest of Li Zixiong.

The Expeditionary Force has been crossing the Liao River for more than a month and is attacking Liaodong City. It is a critical moment. Victory is in sight. At this time, the primary reason is of course to ensure the stability of the navy and ensure that the navy can cross the sea and expedition within the scheduled time. However, this reason is not sufficient, and it is difficult for Huer to convince other commanders of the navy. If internal opinions are different, unpredictable hidden dangers will be laid. Therefore, the Holy Lord revealed his true intentions with a hidden remark. He was worried that the King of Qi and Li Zixiong would join forces to destroy the Second Eastern Expedition. At present, the King of Qi has defeated the Qilu rebels and controlled most of the Qilu area. Now he wants people and people to have food and food. He has already had the ability to join forces with Li Zixiong to influence and even control the navy. This is foreseeable huge hidden dangers that will directly destroy the Second Eastern Expedition, so it must be eradicated without mercy.

This is obviously a "frame". At the end of last year, due to political disadvantages, the Holy Lord had to compromise with the political forces headed by the King of Qi, allowing Li Zixiong to come back, and arranged Li Zixiong and his son to be together in the Qilu area, which completely met the requirements of the King of Qi. Many people did not understand at that time, thinking that the Holy Lord had "took his head" to the King of Qi. Now the truth is revealed. The Holy Lord did not "took his head", but had the intention of killing people and set up a "frame" to kill Li Zixiong once and for all. Li Zixiong is strong in the military and political circles, with disciples and disciples all over the court and the public, and the Guanlong foundation in the two capitals and regions. It is difficult for the Holy Lord to kill him without absolute certainty. This time, the Holy Lord seized the opportunity, took the opportunity to use the tricks and arranged Li Zixiong to the navy, trying to use the huge power of the Jiangzuo people and the navy to kill people with a knife, and a fatal blow.

However, Li Zixiong was not an ordinary powerful person after all. He was a veteran in the military and political circles of China and Turkey, and had great achievements. In terms of military theory alone, his status and prestige far surpassed Laihuer and Zhou Fashang. As for Cui Junsu, except for the highest family, no one else could be compared with Li Zixiong. Therefore, if Li Zixiong died at the hands of the three of them, the problem would be serious.

This is not a matter of life and death for Li Zixiong alone, but it is related to the core interests of the three major aristocratic groups of Guanlong, Shandong and Jiangzuo. Li Zixiong can die at the hands of Guanlong people, but must not die at the hands of Shandong and Jiangzuo people. This is the political bottom line of Guanlong people. After all, Guanlong people are the largest ruling class in Zhongtu today, and are vested interest groups that have the most power and wealth in Zhongtu. If the Guanlong people allow their political enemies to kill Guanlong elders who are respected and outstanding, and abandon their political bottom line, then there will be a second Li Zixiong, the third Li Zixiong, and even the entire Guanlong aristocratic group. Therefore, this end cannot be opened, this wind cannot be long, and this bottom line must not be broken.

In other words, the reason for the Holy Lord is still not enough. It is obvious that it is not convincing to arrest Li Zixiong based on speculation and suspicion. If the Holy Lord kills Li Zixiong in the future, the people of Guanlong will certainly not be able to seek revenge on the Holy Lord. They can only vent their anger on Lai Hu'er, Zhou Fashang and Cui Junsu, then these three people will be too unfair.

In fact, whether it was Li Zixiong himself or her, Zhou Fashang and Cui Junsu had predicted this day, predicted this imperial edict, predicted that both sides would be in trouble, and they were worried about life and death. Therefore, during the three rebels attacking Qi County, Zhou Fashang and Cui Junsu tried every means to "drive away" Li Zixiong, and even openly broke up and "drive away" Li Zixiong, trying to kill the future crisis in its bud. However, beyond the expectations of Zhou Fashang and Cui Junsu, Li Zixiong was actually back. It was really surprising and even more troublesome to die.

They could not fail to obey the Holy Lord's edict, but they followed the edict and arrested Li Zixiong. In the future, the people of Guanlong will blame the three of them for the brutal of Li Zixiong's brutal punishment. The three of them would inevitably bear crazy revenge from the Guanlong noble group, but the three of them were limited in strength. Without the strong support of the Holy Lord, they would definitely not be able to withstand the storm-like political "attack". So the key to the problem is here. At that moment, should the Holy Lord sacrifice them or support them? Before this key question is clear, the three of them dare not bet at all. After all, they are not alone, and their life and death also involve the vital interests of many people.

Lai Hu'er secretly summoned Zhou Fashang and Cui Junsu, put the Holy Lord's imperial edict and the Holy Lord's secret edict on the table, and allowed Zhou Fashang and Cui Junsu to carefully study it.

What should I do about this? The edict cannot be violated. People must be arrested, but what should I do after the arrest is completed? Li Zixiong is a "hot potato". No one can get it in his hands. He must consider all the consequences caused by it. The Holy Lord is also a smart person, and he is also scheming and wants to kill people with a knife, leaving him a way out for himself. The reason for leaving him a way out for himself is very simple. The Guanlong people are too strong and there is no need to win in the face of the head, so they pushed the three of them to the front. To put it bluntly, they are victims. As for whether they are really sacrificed, it depends on the development of the situation and whether they are lucky.

The Holy Lord bet on luck, and the three of them dare not gamble, so they came to Bu'er and said nothing, "The three of us must work together in this matter, otherwise..." This matter is too serious, and he dares and cannot make decisions alone. It is related to the interests of the three people and three forces, and he cannot make decisions. If Zhou Fashang and Cui Junsu do not support him, or even pull him back, he will "sacrifice".

Zhou Fashang looked serious and said nothing.

Lai Hu'er looked at Zhou Fashang, and the two looked at each other with great understanding, then looked at Cui Junsu at the same time.

Cui Junsu was nervous, and he had to stop talking. Zhou Fa still didn't speak, which might represent his support to protect him. After all, they were all from Jiangzuo and had common interests. Of course, they were advance and retreat together at critical moments. Cui Junsu did not want to arrest Li Zixiong and did not want to cause trouble for himself, but he could not say this. The Holy Lord issued an edict. If it publicly violated the will of the Holy Lord, it would be even more troublesome.

"At the beginning of the month, the Lu army was destroyed by the Bian River. Li Envoy Li was unsure of life and death. Duke Jianchang heard the news and was very sad and upset." Cui Junsu paused for a moment, looked at Lai Huer and Zhou Fashang, and forced a smile, "So, if you follow the imperial edict at this moment..." Cui Junsu pointed to the imperial edict on the case table, and wanted to say it but stopped. His meaning was very straightforward. At this moment, the arrest of Li Zixiong would not be morally tenable. No matter what the result of Li Zixiong in the future, they would be criticized and their "notorious reputation" was considered to be a decisive.

Lai Hu'er didn't say anything, but just snorted coldly to express his dissatisfaction. Cui Junsu's attitude was clear. He did not support the arrest of Li Zixiong, but in fact he just refused to participate in the decision-making.

Zhou Fashang nodded slightly, his serious expression eased slightly, as if he agreed with Cui Junsu's statement, but he could not stand opposite Lai Hu'er. If Lai Hu'er was "sacrificed", the overall interests of the people of Jiangzuo would be damaged.

"The edict cannot be violated, and people must be arrested." Zhou Fashang said meaningfully, "But Jianchang Gong has a high prestige. If he arrests publicly, it will shock the navy. If the morale of the army is in chaos, the consequences will be unpredictable."

Come to Hu'er to understand something.

Cui Junsu was secretly happy, okay, if Zhou Fashang said this, things will be easier. If you have Zhang Liang's plan, I have a ladder, it depends on who is skillful.

"I'm so detained, but what should I do after I'm detained?" Cui Junsu asked.

Lai Hu'er's face changed again, and his eyes were gloomy. The Holy Lord clearly wanted to use a knife to kill people, and borrowed Hu'er's "knife" to kill Li Zixiong. Although the imperial edict said that after arresting Li Zixiong, he was taken to the Liaodong Palace and interrogated by the Holy Lord himself, if Lai Hu'er really did this, Lai Hu'er's career would end here. Hu'er's political wisdom since then can definitely understand the Holy Lord's thoughts. However, considering his own interests, he is unwilling to solve the problems of the Holy Lord. Then why should the Holy Lord favor you and give you power and wealth?

Zhou Fashang glanced at Cui Junsu and said quietly, "The imperial edict says, escort the palace."

Lai Hu'er's face looked even more ugly.

Cui Junsu narrowed his eyes slightly and pretended to be thinking.

Zhou Fashang hesitated for a moment and continued, "Now the thieves in Qi and Lu are rampant, and the thieves in Hebei are rampant. If Li Zixiong is safely escorted to the palace by land, it will still be quite difficult."

When he came to Hu'er's sudden enlightenment, he hesitated first, and his eyes were full of determination. He had no choice but to protect himself and not offend the Holy Lord. He could only follow Zhou Fa Shang's plan.

Cui Junsu's eyes showed a cunning look, and a trace of smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Zhou Fashang was indeed very treacherous and slippery. This trick was used well, without any trace, and was as wonderful as natural.

That night, Hu'er came to pass on a letter to Li Zixiong. The Holy Lord issued an imperial edict and the commander's military affairs.

After returning to Donglai, Li Zixiong was highly alert. At any time, there was at least a team of fully armed guards around him, and he maintained close contact with his trusted subordinates to prevent accidents. When he heard the Holy Lord’s edict, a sense of ominousness suddenly surged into his heart. Li Zixiong hesitated, or not to go?
Chapter completed!