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The next morning, Taicheng Center.

Entering here for the second time, I still have the overwhelming feeling of stepping into the heart of the empire. The last time I came here was to see the emperor of the empire, and this time I came to see Zhongshu Ling. Both times I came to see the highest authority in the empire.

However, Cheng Jinyang was not nervous at all this time, and was even more relaxed than last time.

There is no other reason. The only person you can rely on is Gao Da.

The meeting place with Yu Zhongshu was arranged at the official restaurant of the prime ministers, which was also the "Leadership Restaurant" in Taicheng that opened a small stove for the prime ministers.

When they arrived at the restaurant, they saw Yu Yuangui already sitting there. In front of him was a bowl of vegetable porridge with scallops and shrimps, a plate of pickled cucumbers, a plate of peanuts, a plate of sauerkraut, and a plate of fermented bean curd.

As a porridge meal, it is considered luxurious. Cheng Jinyang has never seen porridge with four dishes. However, as a leadership breakfast, it seemed too shabby.

Yu Yuangui was in his forties and a half, which was when his bloodline concentration was at its peak. However, his spiritual pressure was not very strong. Cheng Jinyang felt that he was similar to Cheng Ben and the old man, and should be around the fifth level.

Obviously, Mr. Zhongshu's current political status does not come from his strength. To be more precise, it does not come from his hard power, but from his in-law relationship with the late emperor, empress, and prince.

Just to be honest, whether Yu Zhongshu rose to power by force or nepotism, it has nothing to do with the current Cheng Jinyang. Anyway, he is confident that one day in the future, he will have both force value and nepotism...

Not to mention other things, this Yu Zhongshu's appearance and temperament are indeed what the outside world said, he is a "beautiful man of many years", a handsome and elegant old man with a beard. The eldest princess of Nankang's nose is also very similar to her uncle. It is straight and straight, like the keel of a treasure ship, which directly supports her appearance.

"Sit down." Yu Yuangui said.

Opposite him, a seat had been reserved long ago, and the smiling princess sitting next to him pushed over the menu that had been checked.

"I've ordered the dishes you like. Take a look. If it's no problem, I'll ask the waiter to place your order."

"No problem, that's all." Cheng Jinyang said with a smile.

The princess sister reached out and asked the restaurant waiter to come over and get the menu. Yu Yuangui didn't touch the porridge on the table. He looked into Cheng Jinyang's eyes and said after a while:

"Your appearance is very similar to your mother's."

Cheng Jinyang:………………

My eyes are not green, so why do I look so much like my mother?

"The late Emperor." Yu Yuangui said with emotion, "The relationship between the late Emperor and your mother is very good. Even if your mother finally chose to give up the protection of the Sima family, the late Emperor still issued a silent order to the outside world, prohibiting anyone who knew her true identity from spreading the news - The late Emperor Still protecting your mother.”

"However, the attack on Wujiang Town three years ago really exceeded everyone's expectations. How those demons passed through the Feishui defense line and arrived in the north of Jiankang City is still unknown. But if you know a little about the Empire If you understand the division of military and political areas, you will know which area Liyang is responsible for guarding."

Cheng Jinyang fell silent. He understood what Yu Yuangui meant.

The other party was implying that it was Liyang's poor defense that allowed high-level demons to infiltrate Wujiang Town, leading to the death of his parents.

As for whether Liyang made an unintentional mistake, or whether he deliberately allowed demons to infiltrate in order to create a sense of crisis in the center of the empire and deepen his dependence on Liyang's military town... The more he thinks about it, the more people can't help but be hostile to Su Zi. high. Those who neglect their duties, whether in public or private matters, deserve to die.

Seeing his uncertain expression, Yu Yuangui said calmly:

"Su Zigao was promoted by Emperor Yuan, and he had the kindness to meet him. During the reign of the late emperor, the relationship with Taicheng was also extremely harmonious. The existence of the refugee army greatly relieved the population pressure of Jiankang City, making the imperial capital It was not overwhelmed by the swarming refugees from the north, and on the other hand, a military defense line was erected in the north of the Yangtze River."

"It's just that the glory of a gentleman has declined in three generations. With blessings like this, how much more people's hearts? During Wang Chuzhong's rebellion, this man still obeyed the central government and cooperated with the movement of troops from across the river to threaten the left wing of Long Xiang's army. However, after this battle, he From Wang Chuzhong’s rebellion, he could clearly see the weakness and exhaustion of the empire’s center, so he gradually became dissatisfied.”

"Within three months, he carried out several rounds of purges at the military and general levels, and all the Jinyiwei's spies in the refugee army were also eliminated. Now we have completely lost control of the refugee army, and war is imminent. "

Cheng Jinyang listened silently, while the princess sister sat next to him, drinking glass after glass of wine.

Yu Zhongshu's words revealed a lot of information, but Cheng Jinyang already knew the corresponding conclusion. He even knew that Su Zigao had secretly contacted Zu Shishao, planning to join forces and go south to rebel.

It's just that the source of the news is difficult to explain, so he can't tell Yu Zhongshu. At this time, he can only pretend to be surprised and solemn, as if he suddenly felt unprecedented pressure.

"Uncle." Putting down the empty wine glass again, Princess Nankang suddenly whispered, "You are too impatient."

Suddenly questioned by his niece, Yu Yuangui looked frightened, frowned and said:

"It's not that I'm impatient, but the time left for us is running out."

"The refugee army needs time to plot rebellion, and we also need time to recover from the last rebellion." Princess Nankang said solemnly, "Jiankang City cannot withstand a second war in a short time!"

"But the war must end in the near future!" Yu Yuangui showed an undeniable cold expression and said forcefully, "I can't explain more to you, but the time window for war may be closed suddenly at any time!"

"The time window that allows war?" Princess Nankang was stunned for a while and suddenly asked, "It's a satellite... No, satellites can't penetrate the fog over the Central Plains. What did your informants in the north discover?"

"These are state secrets and cannot be told here." Yu Yuangui seemed to regret a little. He glanced around sharply again and confirmed that Jin Yiwei was still monitoring the entire restaurant. It was impossible for anyone to eavesdrop, and then he said in a deep voice, " In short, the situation of the empire is extremely critical. How can a family survive under the overthrow of the nest?"

He said the last words to Cheng Jinyang, with an extremely serious expression.

Of course Cheng Jinyang understood what he meant. However, he still remembered that the Zhongshu Order was very bad. At the end of the last Wang Chuzhong Rebellion, the Cheng family had the opportunity to leave Jiankang to escape danger, but it was Yu Zhongshu who intervened and asked his family to stay and guard Jiangning District. .

If I hadn't been able to drive a Gundam, I would have really suffered a big loss. Now you are thinking about my Gundam, do you really think I am so easy to talk to?

Seeing that Cheng Jinyang pretended not to understand, Yu Yuangui knew that he could not persuade him with the justice of his family and country, so he gritted his teeth and said:

"If you can make enough contributions in the war against the refugee army, I will let Her Majesty the Queen Mother make the decision. Why not betroth Nankang to you?"