The capital was in peace, and no one took action, but they were all ready. At this moment, Chen Congxing returned.

"I am Chen Congxing, please see Your Majesty." Chen Congxing said

"Hey, get up quickly, get up quickly, and you are talking about these false rituals to me. There are no outsiders." Emperor Chengxing said

"Your Majesty, this ceremony cannot be abolished." Chen Congxing said

"Okay, okay, just do whatever you want, thank you for your hard work this time. You have a good rest during this period, so that your wife can always find the queen, haha." Emperor Chengxing said

"Ah? There is such a thing? I will definitely talk about her when I go back." Chen Congxing said

"Come on, you, I don't know you yet? Let's talk about the serious business, what's the situation in the southwest?" Emperor Chengxing asked.

"Your Majesty, the situation in the southwest is hard to describe. The northwest has too much power there. It can even be said that it is already the second northwest." Chen Congxing said with a serious face.

"What? Why is this happening? Didn't I send the Hai family? Could it be that Qian Jinsong really got on the northwest ship?" Emperor Chengxing asked.

"Your Majesty, this Qian Jinsong is so slippery. I can see that he did not sincerely defect to the Northwest."

"But his son did indeed surrender to Yuan Wenshu. When I was in the southwest, I realized that Qian Xingzhi and Yang Xin had already surrendered to Yuan Wenshu."

"Their relationship with Yan Chengzu is more like a cooperation than a faction."

"But even so, with the joint efforts of them, it can be said that the southwest is in the hands of the northwest." Chen Congxing said

"What? Is the situation in the southwest already so dangerous?" Emperor Chengxing said in surprise

"Your Majesty, it's far more than that. The county magistrates and prefects in various parts of the southwest have also surrendered to Yuan Wenshu. The two governors you sent are no different from the decorations." Chen Congxing said

"What? Why is this happening? How could civil officials from all over the world listen to these military generals?" Emperor Chengxing said

"Your Majesty, the southwest is now making money every day. The interests of the southwest have been divided up by them, and there are the local officials in it." Chen Congxing said

Emperor Chengxing lost all his strength, sat on the chair, and murmured: "How could this happen? How could this happen?"

"Your Majesty, I have a heavy trust for you." Chen Congxing said with a kneeling on one knee.

"Get up quickly, get up quickly, you're not blamed for this. I underestimated the Northwest and underestimated Yuan Wenshu." Emperor Chengxing said

Your Majesty, Southwest looks a bit dangerous this time, but in fact there is no danger at all, because of Yuan Wenshu's previous strategy.

"Now we have a land on the border between Shanchan Prefecture in Dali Country and Wumeng. When I went there, I learned that it had been directly operated by Qianxing and used for border trade." Chen Congxing said

"What? If you trade there? Does Wumeng have no objection?" said Emperor Chengxing.

"Your Majesty, Wu Meng is a tribal citizen after all. On weekdays, he always loses money when doing business with Dali. After the money goes straight, their income doubled."

"Now, any caravan in our dynasty who go to Shanchan Prefecture to trade can hire soldiers from the Wumeng tribe to escort them." Chen Congxing said

"So, can they make a lot of money a year?" Emperor Chengxing asked

"This is indeed a lot, but I don't have a accurate number for the specific amount, but at least it is more than five million taels." Chen Congxing said

"Is there anything else besides these?" said Emperor Chengxing.

"Your Majesty, Yang Xin, the governor of Rongzhou, has expanded his army because he wants to defend the border. According to my estimates, Yang Xin's troops in Rongzhou are at least 60,000." Chen Congxing said

"What? Expanding the army privately? What a great courage. Who gave him the courage!" Emperor Chengxing knew in his heart after saying this. Who else could there be except Yuan Wenshu for such a big thing?

"By the way, how is Quan Xu like this? Is it possible?" Emperor Chengxing said

"Your Majesty, you must not think of this. The whole family has a special background and has been rooted in the northwest for hundreds of years. It is a local wealthy family in Tianshui."

"The northwest is the foundation of their family. Quan Xu will never betray Yuan Wenshu. Doing so will only alert the enemy." Chen Congxing said

"Okay, okay, you don't need to worry. I just asked casually. You are tired just now. Go back and rest." Emperor Chengxing said

"Your Majesty, what's going on with Zhonghuai?" Chen Congxing asked.

Zhonghuai's affairs were indeed Yuan Wenshu's work, but later on, it was not just his business.

"This capital is just a calm surface now. Please ask Ce Ying for specific matters. I am tired." Emperor Chengxing said

Chen Congxing left, and for a moment, only Emperor Chengxing was left in the imperial study room. At this time, Emperor Chengxing looked extremely tired.

He seemed to be doing some intense mental struggle, and finally collapsed on the chair decadently.

After Chen Congxing came out of the imperial study room, he went straight to the East Palace. He couldn't wait to know what happened.

Shortly after he arrived at the door, King Huan came out to greet him. The two of them were not very polite and went directly into the East Palace.

"Uncle, you are back. If you don't come back, we will be passive." King Huan said

"Your Highness, what happened? What is the inside story about Zhonghuai?" Chen Congxing asked.

"Uncle, Zhonghuai's affairs were made by Yuan Wenshu, but the real reason behind this is that we broke the rules." King Huan said

"Rules? But these rules are so powerful? Can they force Zhonghuai to go far away from Jiangnan?" Chen Congxing said

"Uncle, I went to Yuan Wenshu because of Zhonghuai's affairs before, but he told me the truth."

"The beginning of Zhonghuai's affairs was indeed planned by Yuan Wenshu, but later on, anyone who was qualified in the capital was basically involved. The key here was the eldest lady." King Huan said

"What? Grandma? Why did she do this? Is it for the jade seal? Why is this?" Chen Congxing said.

"Uncle, let me tell you this. The princes whose fiefs are in the north have not been so peaceful recently." King Huan said

"What? Could it be that they dare to have any intention?" Chen Congxing said

"It's hard to say, uncle. I naturally didn't dare to have any thoughts before, but now I can't say it. We have to be careful."

"Uncle, I believe you have some understanding of the situation in the southwest during this trip to the southwest. I believe you know about the expansion of the army in Rongzhou, right? Do you really think your father doesn't know?"

"Actually, the emperor knows it very well. After all, the embroidered wardrobe guard is not a decoration. However, now it is not safe in or outside the palace, so you have to be careful." King Huan said

"I understand this, then I'll go back first." Chen Congxing said

After saying that, King Huan also stood up and sent Chen Congxing out of the East Palace.

Gu Yan Wang Daoyuan has already stood firm in the position of Shuntian Prefecture Chief. During this period, because Chen Congxing did not come back.

So he didn't have any other moves, and he seemed very quiet, but he knew that he couldn't keep a low profile.

Because he has been surveillance since he entered Beijing. As for the person who monitored him, it was nothing more than the embroidered guards.

Since he is destined to be unable to act low-key, he might as well start to make a high-profile statement. He plans to start taking action. Although time is too late, he doesn't want to wait.

In the Dingxiang Hou Mansion, Yuan Wenshu was in the study room at this time, looking at the letters sent from the southwest. Fortunately, the other people arrived, they were all the movements of Shen Congxing when he was in the southwest.

But Quan Xu's is different. The whole article is just one thing, and he comes back to settle the score with him, and Yuan Wenshu has an indifferent attitude towards this.

Because although I asked you to go at the beginning, I was also for your own good. If you can't come back now, it can only be said that the time has not arrived.

Just as Yuan Wenshu was thinking, Niu Manzhi knocked on the door and said, "Marty, Shuntian Mansion Chief Wang Daoyuan asked for a visit."

"What? Wang Daoyuan? He is here? Where is the person?" Yuan Wenshu said in surprise.

"Mr. Marquis, the person has been invited to the outer hall." Niu Manzhi said

"Well, I understand. You arrange someone to serve tea, I'll go there now." Yuan Wenshu said

After saying that, Yuan Wenshu suppressed the question in his heart, got up and left the study room, walked towards the outer hall, and soon arrived at the outer hall.

"Brother Wang, I haven't seen each other for several years after I parted with you last time. Brother Wang has a prosperous official career. Now he is the Chief of Shuntian Prefecture." Yuan Wenshu said politely.

"Hey, Master, you are so proud of me. If you want to say that you are here, how dare I behave." Wang Daoyuan replied

"Hahaha, Brother Wang, you are still the same, OK, then I won't be polite to you. Please sit down. I don't know what happened to Brother Wang this time?" Yuan Wenshu said.

"To be honest, Marquis, the officials came this time mainly to pass on the message. My brother wants to see you." Wang Daoyuan said

"Well? Brother Wang, your brother wants to see me? Well, I just have time the day after tomorrow." Yuan Wenshu said

"Ah, that's great. I'll go back and tell my brother so that he can prepare. I'll accompany my brother again the next day." Wang Daoyuan said

"Brother Wang, don't be in a hurry at this moment. Look, you've come here, and you'll leave after dinner?" Yuan Wenshu said.

"No, I'm just here, I'm just here, and there are still many things to be busy in the yamen. Please forgive me, marquis." Wang Daoyuan said.

"Well, then okay, since Brother Wang has to be busy with official duties, I won't force me to stay. Come and I'll send you off with you, Brother Wang." Yuan Wenshu said.

Yuan Wenshu sent Wang Daoyuan to the door and turned back to the house. This scene was naturally seen by those who were interested.

"What did you say? Wang Dao went far away to meet Yuan Wenshu? Is there anything unusual?" Emperor Chengxing asked.

"Return to Your Majesty, although the two have not met for a long time, from Yuan Wenshu, who personally sent Wang Daoyuan out, I guess they had a good conversation." Zhao Guangyuan said

"What a great conversation? Okay, I know, you go down." Emperor Chengxing said

After Zhao Guang left, Emperor Chengxing frowned and said to himself: "Yuan Wenshu, Yuan Wenshu, what do you want to do?"

At this time, Yuan Wenshu also felt strange, although he didn't know what Wang Daoyuan's brother was going to talk to him.

But one thing is certain, that is, it must not be a private matter, because the kingly way is too high-profile.

In theory, if he really planned to discuss something with him, he would not have come to the door with such a big fanfare today.

Because the opposite is true, although it does not seem to be suspicious, it does not include the officials, because the open construction of the plank road and secretly travels to Chencang, which happens from time to time.

So no matter how high-profile Wang Daoyuan is, the government should doubt it or doubt it. Yuan Wenshu didn't believe that Wang Daoyuan, the Shuntian Prefecture Chief, would not know such a simple truth.

So he must have planned something for him, but he just didn't understand it now. Since he couldn't figure it out, then wait the day after tomorrow. When Wang Daoyuan's brother comes, he naturally knows what they are selling.

Then he went back to the room to see the lady. At this time, Minglan was making tea. Yuan Wenshu didn't bother him when he saw it, and just waited quietly.
To be continued...