"Your Majesty is wise!"
No one dared to object. Just as the Emperor had said, if Lin Yi wasn't suppressed soon, he would become arrogant and unruly.
Sending the Xining Army to attack Lin Yi is not a bad idea. At least it will teach Lin Yi a lesson, otherwise he might really think that he and his father are All Under Heaven and can act with impunity.
With Ningchuan Commandery as a precedent, Xining must take this seriously, otherwise this guy will exploit the loophole again.
" Lin Yi has become a force to be reckoned with!"
The ministers were filled with mixed emotions. Lin Yi was becoming more and more terrifying, and he was no longer the Heir of Northern Liang they used to laugh at.
Lin Yi now holds a high position of power and commands a large army; a single disagreement could lead to the destruction of a nation and the extermination of its people.
Not only did he kill Liu Ziyi, the leader of the Shadow Army, but he also destroyed the kingdoms of the Jushi Kingdom and Shachi Kingdom, which was truly shocking.
Even if such strength prevents them from rebelling, it is enough to give Great Ning a headache.
The man who had initially been somewhat resentful of the Tan Cheng was now completely convinced and couldn't help but sigh, "Good people don't live long, but evil people live for a thousand years. My brother Wei Tong is probably done for too!"
He was still very grateful to Wei Tong, who had escorted him out of Xiliang City; that was a great favor.
Unfortunately, this brother was too loyal; he even went back to investigate, and sure enough, he never returned. It seems I shouldn't be so cocky about Lin Yi anymore, or I won't even know how I died.
As for the Xining Army, he felt there was little hope; at most, it would only teach Lin Yi a lesson.
His father, Lin Rusong, is right behind him; he's not going to let Lin Yi suffer a loss. This time, it's probably all for nothing.
Li Anlan glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice, "You may all leave now. The Crown Prince and Uncle Wang, please stay!"
"We take our leave!"
Everyone nodded and quickly left.
As he watched the departing crowd, the Crown Prince's face stiffened. Besides the Emperor and Empress, the person he feared most was Li Ruyu, the Imperial Clan Minister.
Now, what does it mean that Father Emperor has spared only him and me?
Cough cough!
At this moment, Li Anlan coughed twice, then looked at Li Ruyu and said in a deep voice, "Uncle, do you think Lin Yi's current strength, if combined with his father, is enough to destroy our Great Ning Dynasty?"
puff!
Li Qiankun was dumbfounded. His father, the emperor, had just delivered a bombshell. Had Lin Yi become so arrogant now that he could actually destroy the Great Ning Dynasty?
Upon hearing the emperor's words, Li Ruyu shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty's arrangements in Jiangling Commandery are sufficient to ensure the stability of the empire. However, Lin Yi has now become a major threat, and we certainly cannot let him go unchecked any longer!"
ah!
These words left Li Qiankun dumbfounded. How come I didn't know about the Emperor's arrangements in Jiangling Commandery?
This old man knows, but I, his son, don't?
He looked at his father, feeling somewhat aggrieved; he was treated worse than an outsider.
"Indeed, they are merely two kings of different surnames; how could they possibly ruin the Great Ning Kingdom!"
A smile flashed in Li Anlan's eyes, and the worry on her face vanished, replaced by her usual composure, leaving the Crown Prince dumbfounded.
Was Father's anger just an act?
Li Anlan ignored his son and looked at Li Ruyu with a smile, saying, "Uncle, what do you think I should do?"
Why!
Li Ruyu nodded slightly, giving her answer.
"There are three urgent points that need attention!"
I'd like to hear the details!
"The first point is to restore surveillance over Xiliang. This time, Lin Yi quietly mobilized 50,000 troops and left. If we had informants, we certainly wouldn't be in such a passive position."
"Yes, that makes sense!" Li Anlan nodded.
"Secondly, we need to discuss this with the Northern Barbarians. The stronger Lin Yi becomes, the more we will suffer, not us, but the Northern Region Barbarians! As long as Tuoba Wanli isn't stupid, he'll know what to do!"
kindness!
Li Anlan nodded slightly. The idea was good, but the Northern Region Barbarians wouldn't act without seeing results, so getting them to leave would require some effort.
However, if this gets out, it probably won't be good for his reputation, so he needs to be careful.
"Anything else?"
"Finally, and thirdly, we should blockade Lin Yi. He's been frantically selling salt and other goods in Shu Region lately, not only amassing a large amount of money and supplies, but he's also likely bribed many people and obtained a lot of intelligence!"
"Yes, Uncle Wang is right!"
Li Anlan nodded slightly. These were indeed some reliable words. Lin Yi's recent development had been too smooth, and he needed to be given a blow. This kid was almost richer than him.
Moreover, just as Li Ruyu said, if he were to expand his business to all parts of Great Ning, Great Ning would likely be completely infiltrated by him, which would not be a good thing.
Li Anlan pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Let's proceed as the Imperial Clan Secretary suggested. However, the second point requires careful consideration. I believe that the Prince of Min is the most suitable person to handle this matter!"
Forehead!
Upon hearing this, Li Ruyu felt an urge to curse. This was a shameful thing to do, and the Prince of Min probably wouldn't be so foolish.
If we do that, it will leave us with a handle to use against us later.
Your Majesty has gone too far. You want to leave a good reputation for yourself, but you make others take the blame. That's rather unfair.
Li Anlan didn't continue speaking, but instead beckoned to someone in the shadows and said in a deep voice, " Wei Kuang, your brother is currently being held in Xiliang Commandery, and his fate is unknown. The Great Ning Guard and the Shadow Guard are now in your hands, and will be renamed the Blood Guard."
Wei Kuang?
Upon hearing this name, Li Ruyu's pupils constricted; this was a ruthless person.
This man was once the eldest son of the Wei Clan in the capital. However, the Wei Family offended the Hua Family, who had submitted to the former crown prince, and was wiped out overnight. Later, Li Anlan rebelled and exterminated the entire Hua Family.
During the battle to seize the palace, Wei Kuang, to repay a debt of gratitude, took the lead and killed dozens of enemies. Despite having four or five arrows stuck in his body, he remained standing, which greatly impressed the emperor.
This person's final whereabouts are unknown, but he must have entered some secret department. Unexpectedly, the emperor managed to get him out.
Wei Kuang is far more ruthless than his brother; the Emperor has indeed created a formidable character.
Blood Guard!
What does the Emperor want to do?
Bang!
A figure slowly emerged from the darkness. His nine-foot-tall frame made him look like a giant, and his face was covered in scars, making him resemble a demon from hell.
His eyes were bloodshot, and his muscles bulged, exuding explosive power.
He was Wei Tong's older brother Wei Kuang.
Upon hearing that his younger brother had been detained, his eyes remained expressionless, as if he were talking about a complete stranger, devoid of any familial affection.
Grunt!
Li Qiankun's pupils contracted, and he couldn't help but swallow hard.
He seemed to see mountains of corpses and seas of blood in this person; he was clearly a ruthless man who had come from the battlefield. How could he appear in the imperial palace?