Above the stars

"Competition between the two of us?"

"What is he competing with me for?"

Shen Xinglan pondered for a moment, and instantly understood what his second grandfather meant, and asked: "What is the situation outside now? Is there anything wrong with grandpa?"

"Yes, but it's not a big problem." Shen Boyu sighed softly.

According to the previous plan, taking advantage of the internal strife of the royal family, when the two brothers fought each other, the Shen family would add fuel to the flames behind.

Abandon the royal family, destroy the Lu family, kill the Tang bandits and the important figures behind him, and encircle and suppress the grandmaster.

Multi-line operations, moving forward in parallel.

When Zhong Daolong died at the hands of the traitors and the remnants of the Tang family were wiped out, they would naturally support the eldest prince Zhong Tianque to take the throne.

Hold the emperor hostage to command the princes.

Learn from the old guy who liked other people's wives back then.

At that time, the Shen family could truly control a country with one family.

Become the master behind this huge empire.

After three to five years, when the time is right, the family can be changed. Zhong Tianque will die in a way that everyone can "accept", and will be replaced by the bloodline of the Shen family.

After another ten or eight years of operation, the world will only know Shen, but not Zhong.

What a pity.

Now there are two emperors, no, three

What to do?

"Originally, we wanted a comprehensive victory, but now there is only a partial victory."

Shen Xinglan's face was slightly dark. Only a partial victory, which means there is still a partial failure.

And he is also part of the partial failure.

His pride does not allow him to be a useless piece in a game of chess.

Even the waste that drags down the whole team.

If he kills Tang Fei, then many obstacles can be solved?

He knows very well that Tang Fei is a very key figure in this game.

It can be said that he is the core of the struggle between the parties, the eye of the tornado.

"The situation is not very clear now, but what is certain is that the second prince Zhong Tianyi colluded with Chen Fenglei and others to rebel, and the blockade of the Phoenix Palace Lord Zhong Daolong fell into their hands."

"The Lord. Is he still alive?"

Shen Xinglan knew that this question was a treasonous question.

But, haven't people done something even more treasonous?

"Yes, the signal shielding inside the Phoenix Palace has been lifted, and our people have already contacted the palace."

"Did our people crack it?"

"No, they took the initiative to remove it. They also need to release signals to the outside." Shen Boyu smiled bitterly and said, "Lu's technology is far ahead, and it can't be cracked at will. Even the national team and the security bureau can't do it. It's too far behind."

"This is a hidden danger." Shen Xinglan frowned.

Everyone knows that interstellar wars are fought with weapons and equipment, and also with information technology.

With the achievements of the Lu family in machinery and information, it would be really uncomfortable if they stood on the opposite side.

This is why my grandfather sent a large army to surround Luban Mountain before the situation became turbulent.

I will not fight you, nor will I kill you.

But you don't want to come out, let alone participate in this storm.

When the situation is stable, whether it is fighting or peace, the Shen family will have absolute say.

If they are obedient, they will be kept for great use.

If they are disobedient, they will be cleaned up and used again.

The Lu family can be destroyed, but the technical achievements of Luban Mountain cannot be lost.

No matter who is in charge of the national tripod, advanced mechanical technology is needed to compete with the surrounding countries.

It is not possible to fight internally and then fight outside.

"Who said it's not?" Shen Boyu had the same concerns and said, "However, let your grandfather worry about it. This situation has not been going on for a day or two, and Wuxiang must have known it in his heart."

"Yeah." Shen Xinglan nodded.

Although he is a martial arts master, he has no solution to this situation.

After all, he didn't even solve a Tang bandit.

Hey, why did he mention Tang Fei again?

"Zhong Daolong is still alive. I heard that Fenghuang came forward to save him. But even so, he was imprisoned."

Thinking of Fenghuang, Shen Xinglan's eyes were slightly painful.

They grew up together, and in the eyes of others, they were not childhood sweethearts.

At that time, he thought that if he wanted to love and marry someone in this life, that person must be Fenghuang.

When Tang Fei came out, his fantasy was shattered.

Now the situation has developed to this point, his father is imprisoned, and his two brothers are killing each other.

She must be very sad, right?

"If I'm right, they will take the opportunity to push Zhong Tianyi out to compete with us. The best way is for Zhong Daolong to stand up and support Zhong Tianyi and designate him as the candidate for the crown prince."

"Wouldn't that let them take the name of righteousness?"

"Yes." Shen Boyu said helplessly: "This is also our mistake. I didn't expect Chen Fenglei to turn against us. It is said that Zhong Daolong's mind is like the sea and he is well versed in the way of power and intrigue. It seems that he is just like this."

"He can't even take care of his own Phoenix Palace. The closest people can betray him. Hey, this king is also a coward."

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Shen Xinglan couldn't take up this topic.

The royal family and Shen's family joined forces to rectify the chaos and cut off those annoying branches.

What was the result?

Didn't Shen's family also turn against us?

Not taking action at the critical moment is not much better than Chen Fenglei.

However, in this way, Zhong Daolong's control is indeed not good.

For the people below, no one wants a strong ruler

Zhong Tianque and Zhong Tianyi are good enough.

"Since they have already controlled the ruler, why don't they just push Zhong Tianyi to succeed him?" Shen Xinglan asked in confusion.

One step at a time, and then stand up and issue a national speech, saying that the Shen family is treasonous.

Why is the way this story unfolds a little familiar?

"Humph, of course they want to do this. But if this is really the case, can the Shen family do what they want?"

"Most of the country's military forces are in the hands of the Shen family. We don't mind doing what Tang Li and others didn't dare to do back then."

"At that time, the empire fell apart, who could take advantage?"

"In the end, it was still our Shen family's world. It's just a little more price."

As for who is the price

It goes without saying.

"Besides, Zhong Daolong is not stupid. If he really did this, it would be like adding more pressure on his second son, making the fight between the two brothers even more tragic."

"What is the final result? He will die, and his two sons will die too. The Zhong royal family will collapse at a faster rate."

"So, he can only protect one, that is, Zhong Tianque. The Zhong family can only have one crown prince, and can only have one voice."

"In this way, they can continue for a few more years and have more opportunities."

"At least that's what he thinks in his heart."

Shen Xinglan knows that people's hearts are unpredictable. He doesn't like it, but it doesn't mean he doesn't understand it.

Zhong Daolong messed up a good hand of cards. Now he is at the mercy of others. There is no better choice.

"By the way, there is one more thing to tell you. Tang Fei's identity has been confirmed."

"Tang Li?" Shen Xinglan asked in a deep voice with a flame in his eyes.

"Yes, it is exactly what we guessed. He is Tang Li's son."

"That fire?"

"That fire was put out by Lu Yu and Chen Fenglei. With Chen Fenglei as the traitor, wouldn't it be easy for Lu Yu to replace the child?"

"Also, I heard that the late Queen Yu Si Ning was involved in this matter."

"What?" Shen Xinglan was shocked and said, "So later."

"This is just my personal speculation. I'm afraid only a few people know the truth."

"I understand." Shen Xinglan put away his shock and said.

Yes, if that's the case, then everything can be traced.

Three years after the Tang case ended, Yu Si Ning died of illness.

When Shen Xinglan was young, he had a good relationship with Fenghuang. He would go to Fenghuang Palace to play when he had nothing to do. He had a great liking for the beautiful and dignified queen.

Kind and gentle, with a soft voice, busy in the garden every day, taking care of the exotic flowers and plants in the garden, and then picking those flowers and plants to make all kinds of delicious cakes for him and Fenghuang.

It's so delicious.

She doesn't look like someone who died young.

Besides, with the current medical methods, how could the queen's illness not be discovered in time?

Since it was discovered, how could she suddenly die?

It's too dirty!

"Second Grandpa, what can I do?" Shen Xinglan asked.

"You've worked hard for most of the day, take a good rest." Shen Boyu patted Shen Xinglan's shoulder again and comforted him: "There is a long way to go. One failure is nothing. Let's look at the long run." "I believe that the person who wins in the end must be you." "Second Grandpa" Shen Xinglan refused, looked up at Shen Boyu, and said with a firm and deep look in his eyes: "I can accept failure, and I have accepted failure." "I am ready at this time. As a member of the Shen family, I must stand up." Shen Boyu looked directly into Shen Xinglan's eyes, then laughed, his smile was hearty and happy, and said: "Since you are ready, I will give you a task." "When Yan Wenli, the president of the Supervisory Council, led people to capture Shang Xiulin, the president of the First Military Academy of the Empire, he was tied up by his subordinate, the Black Cavalry General Yan Jingnian."

"Yan Wenli's death is not a pity, but Shang Xiulin is very important. He has taught for decades, and has countless students. He has a huge influence in all fields and classes of the empire."

"If this person can be used by us, it would be the best. If he can't be used by us, then we can't speak for others."

"So."

"I understand." Shen Xinglan stood up and said calmly and confidently: "I will bring him out."

"Well, go."

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Beehive No. 9.

When the people of the Shen family wanted to find Yan Wenli and Shang Xiulin, they had been sent to the Phoenix Palace by Yan Jingnian through a secret passage.

Now in the entire Phoenix City, only the Phoenix Palace is temporarily safe.

This is because the Shen army did not attack the Phoenix Palace in a tacit understanding.

When they feel that everything is under control, they may be gentler, worried that it will destroy a certain healthy order.

After all, in their subconscious, they are the ones who are destroyed.

However, when the situation gets out of control and they feel that they are out of control or even in danger, then they don't mind using some brutal and violent means.

Winning is the most important thing.

The First Military Academy of the Empire cannot be kept, and the protection force of the Supervisory Council is not enough.

When both parties or multiple parties are scrambling for bargaining chips, all they can do is to protect their existing bargaining chips as much as possible from being taken away by others.

For example, Shang Xiulin.

For example, Yan Wenli.

For the Shen family, Yan Wenli is of little use.

The president of the Supervisory Council, who is attached to the king, needs to replace this position with their own people as soon as possible even if they are in power.

The Shen family has many talents, and I am afraid that countless people covet this position comparable to the three prime ministers.

However, for Tang Fei, he hopes to get Yan Wenli's help and control the supervisors and intelligence personnel of the Supervisory Council that are densely spread across the country.

Therefore, Tang Fei ran to visit Yan Wenli as soon as possible.

The electronic door of the new material slowly opened, and Tang Fei dragged a chair into the detention room.

Tang Fei looked at Yan Wenli sitting on the chair. He was thin and wearing the uniform of the president of the Supervisory Council when he was tied up. He did not look depressed and his mental state was also quite good.

Tang Fei bowed slightly to Yan Wenli, as if he was still his old leader, and took the initiative to greet him with a smile: "Dean, I came to see you."

Yan Wenli's eyes were always on Tang Fei's face, as if he was looking at some new person.

Suddenly, he grinned.

The skinny face was not good-looking, and the wrinkles piled up when he smiled.

Then, he said in his unique hoarse voice: "You win."

Tang Fei bowed again and said modestly: "It's all thanks to the dean's cultivation."

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