After leaving the Imperial Garden, Lin Yi did not return directly to the inner palace, but went to the Imperial Study.
With Western intelligence pouring in constantly, and the various changes within it requiring constant monitoring, he's quite busy.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Upon seeing Lin Yi's arrival, Tian Feng, who was organizing intelligence, was startled and quickly stood up to greet the emperor.
Beside him, Guo Jia also stood up leisurely, quickly put down his wine gourd, and dared not drink anymore.
Lin Yi waved his hand and said with a smile, "My two ministers, there's no need for such formalities. You've worked hard compiling so much information and intelligence!"
Previously, he had to review important intelligence himself, but now he has added a Palace Library to the Imperial Study to serve him specifically.
These Palace Library were mostly the emperor's advisors, handling confidential and secret intelligence matters, and their positions were independent of the Three Departments and Six Ministries.
Tian Feng and Guo Jia were both included, and with their addition, things became much easier.
A hint of emotion flickered in Tian Feng's eyes as he smiled and said, "This is His Majesty's trust in Yuanhao. It's not hard work at all; on the contrary, it's my honor."
He's a pragmatist, and the numerous official duties he performs every day actually make him feel fulfilled, valued, and full of energy.
"Hahaha!"
Hearing his words, Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh. He looked at Guo Jia with disdain and said irritably, " Fengxiao, look at Yuanhao."
Not only did they work hard without complaint, but they also never complained.
You're always out partying and acting like a drunkard. Aren't you ashamed?
Guo Jia's lips twitched. He was most afraid of honest people like this, who had no sense of romance.
He chuckled dryly, then declared righteously, "Your Majesty, I was merely following your supreme instructions to stimulate consumption in Great Liang, which is why I went to this place where money is spent like water. It was not for my own personal desires!"
Forehead!
Tian Feng was dumbfounded. This was the first time he had ever seen such a shameless statement, making prostitution sound so justified.
This boy is a disgrace to scholarship; I must not let him corrupt me!
"Alright, stop talking nonsense. What's the latest news?"
Lin Yi glared at Guo Jia, annoyed. "What the hell is this about stimulating consumption? Who goes to places like that to stimulate consumption? It's utter nonsense."
Although the matter was entrusted to the Palace Library, it was not appropriate to completely ignore it; that would be far too lazy.
At this point, Guo Jia immediately became serious and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, according to the intelligence transmitted by the Net, there have been quite a few major movements in the West recently."
"Tell me about it!" Lin Yi's eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly.
Guo Jia nodded and took out a stack of intelligence reports.
"The first piece of news is about the Great West Empire. Abaddon sent people to contact visitors from that Land of the Far West, bringing with them a large quantity of luxury goods from the Great Liang. They probably have ulterior motives."
Forehead!
Lin Yi sneered. Abaddon was clearly just like Ashina Tiandu, trying to use the prosperity of Great Liang to divert trouble eastward.
After all, the Land of the Far West is inhabited by a group of bandits. They will inevitably make a move when they see the prosperous Great Liang, which will actually become their ally.
So what if it's the Land of the Far West? This is my territory!
He scoffed, "He's certainly got a good plan. What's the situation with these people from the Land of the Far West? Did they agree to their request?"
"The identity of the man from the Land of the Far West has been basically confirmed. His name is Abide Leier, and he comes from the Abide Family in the Land of the Far West. He is the son of a lord."
Although the other party did not agree to Abide's request, they seemed to be tempted. "The people from the Net have discovered that they sent people back, and they estimate that they will come from the sea to explore!" Guo Jia explained.
Lord!
Lin Yi's eyes lit up. This was indeed the structure of another continent, and there were even lords here. This was the way the West should be!
However, for a mere lord to act so arrogantly on this continent is somewhat presumptuous.
He said in a deep voice, "Issue orders to Zhou Yu to lock onto the enemy's colonies and naval forces at sea. I want them to never return."
During this period, Great Liang has been exploring the location of the Land of the Far West and has basically figured out the shipping routes.
Now is not the time to attack them, after all, there are still the Great West Empire and the Frostwest Empire to deal with, so we cannot focus our full efforts on the Land of the Far West.
However, while they might not attack the Land of the Far West, they could certainly target his warships and colonies.
Zhou Yu's strength alone is already sufficient, and now with Gan Ning going to help him, things are even more secure.
You still want to come and see for yourself whether Great Liang is rich? I'll send you to see the Tathagata Buddha.
"Your subject understands!" Guo Jia nodded and noted down the order.
"Hmm, and then?"
"The second piece of news is also about Abaddon. It seems that the guy is fighting for power with his uncle Adolf and is now hiding in the home of his lover, Lady Hill, the city guard."
He assigned Adolf to approach the Frostwest border, probably hoping to take advantage of Huo Qubing's predicament and fish in troubled waters!
puff!
Upon hearing this news, Lin Yi couldn't help but spit out his tea. This was just too much information; it was packed with valuable data!
Abaddon is playing such a fancy game, he's incredibly elusive!
Not only did he fight with his own uncle, but he also had an affair with the woman of one of his own city guards. This is truly the Western way of doing things; he's just messing around like a madman.
He couldn't help but speculate, " Abaddon actually seduced the city guard's wife. Isn't he afraid that the city guard will find out and just open the city gates for him from now on?"
Cough cough!
Seeing his emperor's gloating expression, Tian Feng couldn't help but cough twice. His Majesty is truly a man of strong emotions.
Guo Jia couldn't help but laugh, "Haha, Abaddon promoted the city guard officer, and now he's working for Huo Qubing..."
Depend on!
Lin Yi was immediately astonished. Abaddon was playing a grand game; it turned out he was the real widow maker!
This is a plan to wait for Hill's husband to die at Huo Qubing's hands, then he'll go and take over.
He sighed, a little strangely, and said, "This guy's awesome. I just hope he doesn't mess things up. Huo Qubing certainly picked up a lot of bargains!"
Huo Qubing was notoriously unpredictable; one second you might be trying to get a bargain, and the next second it might be your turn to fall on your head.
He was already a battlefield prodigy, and now with the constant stream of information from the Net of Heaven), he was like a tiger with wings.
With the addition of the Black Dragon Banner, it's as if it's sprouted four wings, becoming incredibly powerful.
Abaddon's attempt to take advantage of the situation is likely just asking for trouble!
"Any other news?"
"The third Ashina Tiandu, it seems, began to undermine Aksu's power after taking power, leaving Aksu to face Huo Qubing alone, in an attempt to weaken his strength."
kindness!
Lin Yi nodded and smiled, "I had already guessed this. After all, Aksu's power is too great. If it can help Ashina Tiandu succeed in usurping the throne, it can naturally help others as well."
For this reason alone, Ashina Tiandu would never tolerate Aksu!