Dynasty Call: Low-key Struggle for Hegemony

"Little Leaf."

Li Yuan summoned Xiao Yezi, who was waiting at the door, to come in.

"Your Highness, please give me your instructions."

Little Leaf said respectfully.

Li Yuan looked at his personal eunuch, showed a friendly expression, and said loudly, the sound was loud enough to be heard in the lobby:

"Little Ye Zi, you take ten soldiers to the princess's house to get money, and then go to Mo Zhifu's office and tell them that Princess Chu asked me to reward the meritorious people who suppressed the bandits along the way. Go and ask Mo Zhifu. Magistrate, is there any position I can reward you with?"

"yes."

Two hours later, when Xiao Ziye returned to the Prince of Chu's Mansion, sure enough, the news that the King of Chu would reward those who contributed to the suppression of bandits tomorrow had already reached the ears of interested people.

In the government office, Magistrate Mo was walking back and forth in the lobby with his hands behind his back, his mood changing, his face sometimes bright and sometimes gloomy.

The staff behind him analyzed:

"Sir, King Chu's reward for Princess Chu's people is indeed beyond our expectations. However, after hearing that Princess Chu handed over all the money for suppressing bandits to King Chu, King Chu reluctantly agreed."

"Since the King of Chu has notified you in advance, he obviously takes your attention to heart."

One of the staff members squinted his eyes and couldn't tell what his expression was, and said coldly: "But it can be seen that Princess Chu is indeed very ambitious. She wants to get involved in officialdom on her first day here."

"We can give them a few small, inconsequential positions."

Magistrate Mo stopped walking and spoke in a majestic tone:

"No, this is the first time His Highness has come to Lingyang Mansion to reward meritorious heroes. How can he just send it away casually? This is the meaning of Your Highness notifying me in advance."

The corners of his mouth raised slightly, as if he guessed what King Chu wanted to do.

"I will not only give you a big enough position, but also a position with real power!"

"Go and write down the officials who have had close contact with the Ximen family during this period one by one, and send this list to the Prince of Chu's Mansion tonight!"

"this……"

The three staff members suddenly raised their heads and looked at Magistrate Mo in shock. Did your Excellency take sides so quickly?

"Haha." Magistrate Mo shook his head and smiled, said nothing, and left with his hands behind his back.

Originally, he wanted to see what kind of person the King of Chu was, but based on this incident, Mo Zhifu already knew that this King of Chu would not let him down.

He is the magistrate of Lingyang Prefecture. If he is not loyal to the King of Chu, who should he be loyal to?

The staff who stayed behind were at a loss and looked at each other blankly...

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There are five major families in the capital city, and their clan members are employed in government and military affairs in the capital city. The three major forces have been recruiting them.

The Lu family is the strongest among the five major families. The head of the Lu family, Lu Changming, is the co-prefect of the capital city and the deputy prefect, second only to Mo Ziyan in civil service.

The eldest son, Lu Yuanhua, is one of the deputy lieutenants of the Dufu City Guards.

The highest military attache in the Lingyang Mansion is Commander Chen Wei.

There were 60,000 soldiers guarding the capital city. The commander, Chen Wei, had two lieutenants under his command, and two lieutenants under his command.

Lu Mansion, inside an antique house.

"Father, Chu Qingyan came here with bad intentions. She wanted to get involved in the civil service position on the first day. If she stays for a long time, she will also get involved in the guard army!" Lu Yuanhua's eyes flashed with a cold color.

"Haha, it's not just that. Chu Qingyan was born in Zhenguo Mansion, and her proficiency in military matters is far better than any of you. Once she joins the army, I'm afraid it won't take long to be able to take over the rest of you."

With a chuckle, a man in white shirt stepped into the main room. He had a gentle temperament and a hint of arrogance in his eyebrows. He was Ximen Aolong!

A beautiful woman walked in next to him with a smile on her face.

Ximen Aolong's biggest gain during this period was that he conquered the Lu family.

Lu Changming's serious expression softened when he saw Ximen Aolong walk in, and he said gently to the woman next to Ximen Aolong:

"Qingyan, did you enjoy playing with Mr. Ximen today?"

Lu Qingyan, the youngest daughter of Lu Changming.

When Lu Qingyan heard this, she glanced at the handsome Ximen Aolong next to her, her cheeks turned red, and she quickly lowered her head and said:

"Well, Mr. Ximen is very...very good. He had a great time."

Lu Yuanhua next to him showed a friendly smile and sent her out: "That's good. You can go down first. Father and I still need to discuss some things with Mr. Ximen."

"yes!"

Lu Qingyan quickly glanced at Ximen Aolong and saw him looking at her with a smile, so she ran away shyly.

Ximen Aolong saw Lu Qingyan's beautiful figure and smiled at Lu Changming:

"Uncle, don't worry, I will treat Qingyan well in the future and will not let her be wronged."

"Well, it's her blessing that Young Master Ximen likes Qingyan."

Lu Changming was not worried about his little daughter at all, even if she was married to Ximen Aolong and became a concubine.

Soon he changed the topic back and said calmly:

"I didn't expect Chu Qingyan to take action so quickly, and King Chu actually agreed to her."

Lu Yuanhua sneered and said, "I heard that the King of Chu took money from Chu Qingyan to suppress the bandits before he let go. Our King of Chu was not merciless in collecting money along the way. He is very greedy for money!"

"Greedy for money," Ximen Aolong smiled gently:

"Isn't it a good thing for us that King Chu is greedy for money?"

"Haha, of course it's a good thing. I was afraid that the king of Chu wouldn't be able to get in!" Lu Yuanhua laughed, with a look of contempt for Li Yuan in his eyes.

It is good to be greedy for money, it is good to be greedy for money!

Things that can be solved with money are not a problem for their family.

Today I can help Chu Qingyan get into the officialdom for money, and tomorrow I can help them for money!

"Now that Chu Qingyan has stretched out her claws, Master Ximen, how do you think we should deal with them?"

Lu Changming's deep eyes were very calm, and his tone was full of confidence.

Ximen Aolong's eyes showed a trace of murderous intent: "Mo Ziyan has always been loyal to the court, and he will definitely agree to King Chu's order to let them enter the officialdom, which is convenient for us.

It is difficult for us to cut off the claws that are closed. Since Chu Qingyan stretched her claws into her uncle's bowl and cut off the claws, wouldn't it be easy? "

Hearing Ximen Aolong talk about Mo Ziyan, Lu Changming's eyes showed a cold light. Mo Ziyan was loyal to the court. As long as he was still there, the position of prefect could not be his.

Then, the only way is to get rid of him!

Coupled with the support of the Ximen family, the position of future prefect must be his!

Ximen Aolong noticed the changes in Lu Changming, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

Chu Qingyan is just a fool!

I will give you a good lesson and let you know what the three major forces in Lingzhou are.

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Other families also learned the news and lamented Chu Qingyan's ambition. They also issued an order to prepare a generous gift and visit the King of Chu tomorrow.