Chapter 863 Deception

Inspecting the Northwest Protectorate?

Yun Li's expression changed drastically, "Father, this must never be done!"

Yun Li's scream made the concubines who were still playing mahjong look over.

"Stop making a fuss!"

Emperor Wen glared at Yun Li, "I just had this idea, and I didn't say I must go!"

"This……"

Yun Li felt relieved a little and asked doubtfully: "Why did my father suddenly have this idea?"

Emperor Wen did not answer directly, but instead asked Yun Li: "What do you think Lao Liu's chances of winning are in this battle with the Dayue Kingdom and the Moxi tribes?"

Yun Li thought for a moment and replied: "I estimate that Lao Liu's chance of winning is at least 80%."

Although he didn't want to admit it, it was the truth.

Yunzheng has many soldiers and generals, and he is not short of money and food.

In addition, Yunzheng and Jiayao are both extremely good at leading troops in battle.

Under such circumstances, is Yunzheng's chance of winning not good?

"Yes! More than 80% chance of winning."

Emperor Wen sighed softly and said with a complicated expression: "I hope he will expand the territory, but I am afraid that he will expand the territory! Have you ever thought that once Dayue is destroyed and Lao Liu has solved his worries, the next goal is who?"

"Either the imperial court or the various tribes in Moxi." Yun Li replied.

Of course he had thought about it.

This is also a question he must think about.

If he hadn't thought of this problem, how could he weaken the clans and clans in such a big way?

He has a sense of urgency!

"As long as I live, he probably won't fall out with the court directly."

Emperor Wen worriedly said: "His next target is basically the Moxi tribes! Once he sends troops from the Northwest Protectorate and captures the places where we are next to the Moxi tribes, the imperial court will be surrounded by him. …”

Yun Li lowered his eyebrows and thought silently.

Of course he knew the problem.

But, what does this have to do with the father’s inspection of the Northwest Protectorate?

Seeing that Yun Li didn't speak, Emperor Wen continued: "Actually, Dugu Ce is the person I arranged to be with Wei Wenzhong."

Duguce?

It's not like Yun Li has never doubted Dugu Ce before.

But since Yunzheng seized the military power of the Beifu Army, he almost forgot about Dugu Ce.

Now, Emperor Wen personally confirmed his previous guess.

"Father, don't you want to instigate rebellion against Dugu Ce?"

Yun Li probably understood Emperor Wen's intention.

"He is originally one of mine, how can he instigate rebellion?"

Emperor Wen glanced sideways at Yun Li, "What I want to do is, in the name of inspecting the Northwest Protectorate, declare to the world the imperial court's sovereignty over the Northwest Protectorate! In addition, I also want to talk to Dugu Ce to see who he is. What do you think..."

If Dugu Ce still cares for the court in his heart, then let Dugu Ce run the Northwest Protectorate well and gradually break away from Yun Zheng's control to help the court fight against Yun Zheng.

When the time comes, you can even make Dugu Ce the Northwest King.

"King of the Northwest?"

Yun Li exclaimed.

"Correct!"

Emperor Wen nodded and said: "As long as he can contain Lao Liu, what does a mere throne mean? If Dugu Ce really becomes the king of the northwest, if two tigers fight, one of them will be injured!"

"Father is wise!"

Yun Li was filled with admiration.

Yes!

What is a mere throne?

The Northwest Protectorate was not under the control of the imperial court to begin with!

Allowing Dugu Ce to compete with Yun Zheng, no matter who wins or loses, it will be beneficial to the court.

Emperor Wen smiled and continued.

If Dugu Ce no longer has the imperial court in his heart, then he will be moved by emotion and rationality, so that Dugu Ce will never follow Yun Zheng in revolting for the sake of his kindness to him!

In addition, if he really wanted to inspect the Northwest Protectorate, he would bring Qin Liugan with him.

Let Qin Liu dare to persuade Qin Qihu, hoping that Qin Qihu can contain Yun Zheng a little.

If Qin Qihu still loves the imperial court, let Qin Qihu secretly accumulate strength and look for opportunities to seize control of Beiluguan.

As long as the control of Beilu Pass is returned to the hands of the imperial court, the imperial court's dilemma can be solved to a large extent.

Speaking of the latter, Emperor Wen added: "Also, if possible, I would also like to go to the Wolf God Mountain in Beihuan to worship heaven."

"Sacrifice to... heaven?"

Yun Li was a little dumbfounded.

"Yes, sacrifice to heaven!"

Emperor Wen nodded and said: "I went to Beihuan's Wolf God Mountain to worship heaven. It can intensify the conflict between Beihuan and Lao Liu. At least it can cause some trouble for Lao Liu to win over Beihuan's people, so that he has no time to go against the imperial court and win some for the imperial court. time!"

"Of course, I also have selfish motives!"

"The battle at Shuobei in the past was the shame of my life!"

"Only by going to Wolf God Mountain to worship heaven can I wash away the shame on my body..."

Emperor Wen spoke so sincerely that Yun Li was moved and worried at the same time.

In order to help him deal with Lao Liu, his father worked so hard.

However, he was very worried.

When my father is here, if Yun Zheng tries to hold the emperor hostage to order the princes, he will be doomed.

"Father, please consider this matter carefully!"

Yun Li said worriedly: "The reason why Lao Liu didn't fight back now is because he thought that his father was seriously ill. Now that he is gone, Lao Liu must know that his father is not sick. I'm afraid that when the time comes..."

"I'm worried about this too."

Emperor Wen nodded and said, "I'm thinking that if I continue to complain about illness, I'll just say that I want to visit Daqian's new land before I die. I don't know if I can deceive Lao Liu..."

"Probably not."

Yun Li said tactfully: "Father, it's a long way to go. You might be able to deceive him at first, but as time goes by, I'm afraid you won't be able to deceive him."

What kind of dying person still runs around all over the world?

Not to mention the cunning old six, even ordinary people don't believe it.

"Yeah! You can't be fooled!"

Emperor Wen rubbed his head in annoyance, "Please help me think about it, is there any other way to stabilize the rebellious son like Lao Liu?"

"This……"

Yun Li had a headache.

What solution can he come up with in this short time?

"Don't be in a hurry, think about it slowly."

Emperor Wen patted Yun Li on the shoulder, "I don't have to go, I just want to buy you and the court more time to make arrangements in advance! If Lao Liu is defeated this time, I will be happy to have some time! I have only had a few days of leisure. I don’t want to spend too much time traveling..."

Yun Li lowered his head in shame: "My father is so incompetent that I have to worry about him."

"You've done a good job."

Emperor Wen shook his head, with a gratified smile on his face, "When I was your age, I was not as good as you! Besides, the difficulties you face now are much more than when I ascended the throne."

Yun Li was secretly happy in his heart, but he was very humble: "How dare I compare with my father!"

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore!"

Emperor Wen waved his hand, "By the way, has the examiner for this year's imperial examination been decided?"

Daqian's imperial examination was held every three years.

In the past imperial examinations, Zhang Huai served as the examiner.

Zhang Huai died of illness last year, and it has not yet been decided who will serve as the examiner this year.

Yun Li replied: "My son plans to let Gu Xiu be the chief examiner, and Zhang Heng, Li Ru, and Liu Fusheng will be the deputy examiners. What does the emperor think?"

"It's not a big problem."

Emperor Wen nodded: "However, I think that for this imperial examination, an additional examiner can be added, and Xiao Wanchou or Xue Che can serve as it! It would be better if Zhao Ji from the northwest can be transferred back to serve as the examiner."

Add an additional examiner?

Moreover, these three people are all commanders of the army?

Yun Li thought for a moment and understood what Emperor Wen meant, "Does the emperor want to select people with military commanding talents from among the people to replace the children of those noble families and clans in the army?"

"Correct!"

Emperor Wen nodded, "Moreover, the imperial court is in urgent need of military commanders! Planning is the first priority, and military force is the second priority!"

"My son, I understand!"

Yun Li nodded, "Then Xiao Wanchou will be added as the chief examiner. What do you think, Father?"

He has been wooing Xiao Wanchou recently, and even asked Xiao Dingwu to lead troops in Yunzhou.

This imperial examination is also an opportunity to win over Xiao Wanchou.

"can!"

Emperor Wen nodded and smiled...