Stepping into the gate of the city guard palace, Su Qin felt a different taste. All of this seemed so old. Everything was the original style of the Great Qin tribe. Many places were even a little damaged, but the charm of this building decades ago can still be seen. ￡∝

"Please." The middle-aged man raised his hand politely and pointed it out.

Su Qin nodded. He knew that this middle-aged man with a not-stunning appearance was Li Yuancheng's number one think tank in Lishan County. Li Yuancheng's ability to survive successfully among the two major forces of the Sithro Empire and the Great Qin Empire without being swallowed up was indelible.

When he walked into the hall, the old man with his back facing the door suddenly rose and turned around. The only pair of eyes on his face that had been through vicissitudes showed the extraordinary spirit of this person, but his slightly bent back also showed that the old man was already a little overwhelmed.

"Su Qin, the Northwest Military and Political Jiedushi, met Lord Li." Su Qin was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Sir Su, please sit down." Li Yuancheng's face looked particularly calm, as if he was entertaining an old friend, the guest and the guest took the seat after the ceremony.

"Judgmentary Governor returned to the northwest and heard that Lord Li was sick, so he specially entrusted Su Qin to come and visit him." Su Qin showed a sincere smile on his face, while presenting the things he brought, "This is a golden shell produced in the green sea swamp. It has a good effect on the adult's illness. It was specially brought by the governor for Su Qin."

"Medical medicine will not kill you, but Buddha's fate is the one who has a fate. I thank the governor for your concern on behalf of Li." Li Yuancheng shook his head and replied with a deep meaning.

"Why did you say this? You are in your prime now and it is a good time to use your skills to make achievements. How could you have this idea?" Su Qin also asked in a hypocritical manner.

"Mr. Su laughed. Li is over fifty-four years old. Recently, his health is getting better and worse. His energy is no longer as good as before. He has wanted to retire to Lord Li and return home. He has gone to spend his old age. He is just plagued by trivial matters and has never had time to rest. I don't know if the governor can allow Li to retire and return home?" Li Yuancheng glanced at Su Qin sideways, picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Mr. Li is so serious. Master Jiedushi has always admired Lord Li for his integrity in the past few decades. In such a harsh environment, he has always been very impressed by the fact that he has been able to maintain the integrity of our Daqin tribe, the inherent territory of our Daqin Empire. He has praised you many times." Su Qin nodded and said.

"Oh?" Li Yuancheng was very surprised. He didn't expect Qin Mu would have such an evaluation of himself.

"There is no false words. The Jiedushi has said many times that Lishan County is in a complex and harsh environment at that time, as long as it can do its best to maintain its territory, it will be a great achievement. As for outsiders who do not understand the inside story, the views of those who do not understand the details of the court cannot be considered as a historical conclusion."

Su Qin spoke word by word, with a very serious tone. He knew that Li Yuancheng was very sensitive to how everyone viewed this matter, especially how Qin Mu viewed this matter twenty years ago.

Li Yuancheng was shocked. He did not expect that Qin Mu had such a courage to comment on the scene twenty years ago in front of his subordinates. This was the conclusion made by His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire himself. For this reason, he had to bear tremendous mental pressure over the past twenty years, which is also one of the main reasons for his mental ineffectiveness and premature aging.

"Does the Jiedushi think that Li colluded with foreign enemies and treason to surrender to the enemy and separatist?" Li Yuancheng asked again after calming down.

"This is a bad word. First of all, look at its essence, not its form." Su Qin smiled and said, "Collaborating with foreign enemies and treason? Lishan County neither became a part of the Sithro Empire nor fell into the clutches of the nomadic peoples. How could it be treason and surrendered to the enemy? Lishan County is still part of the northwest county of the Great Qin Empire. The government orders of the Great Qin Empire are still passed. You, Lord Li, are not called an isolated person, so how can you be the master of separatist power?"

Su Qin's words made Li Yuancheng, whose face was always gloomy and unstable, suddenly felt enlightened, and his mood suddenly improved a lot. Even Zhou Tinggui, who was sitting beside him, had to sigh inwardly that Su Qin's eloquence was so good.

"I am old and I don't want to be buried in the land with the name of a traitor and rebel minister. Now I can get a teacher to enlighten me, which can be considered a 20-year grievance. Back then, I managed Lishan County with good weather and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, but the court issued an appointment and removal order to remove me. It's okay to dismiss me. The one who succeeded me was an official who was removed from my post for embezzlement of public funds. Moreover, that man also had a shameful deal with the Sithro people. I wrote a petition, but no one paid attention to it. Seeing that the land I had worked hard to build would be occupied by the evil ones, I was really unwilling to accept this, so I expelled the villain, but unexpectedly it would bring about a huge disaster."

Speaking of this, Li Yuancheng let out a long sigh, looking into the distance of the door, as if he was remembering the glory and pain of that day. After a long time, he said: "No need to say, everyone knows what happened in the future. Lord Su, since you represent Lord Li today, I will formally propose to you to retire and return home. All the things in Lishan County will naturally be handled by Lord Li, but I want to make a last suggestion."

Seeing the firm look in the other party's eyes, Su Qin said politely: "Please say it."

"At present, the Sisro people are eyeing each other, and my incompetent brother has always been in love with them. I am very worried that they will do something ruthless during my sick days. I want to ask Lord Li to send troops to Lishan immediately to temporarily take over the defense of Lishan County to avoid accidents. In addition, I also want to recommend to Lord Li that the city guard of Lishan County will be succeeded by Zhou Tinggui to ensure the stability of Lishan." Li Yuancheng's tone was very firm and peaceful.

"Sir!" Zhou Tinggui stood up in surprise.

"Tinggui, the Jieduan is a wise master who can be entrusted. I am old and this world belongs to young people. Follow the Jieduan well." Li Yuancheng patted Zhou Tinggui on the shoulder and smiled.

Su Qin also spoke with ease: "We have heard of Lord Zhou's talent for a long time. I will show you the Jieduan to agree that Lord Zhou Tinggui will serve as the new position of Lishan County."

"Very good, Mr. Su, then I'll ask you to convey the Jiedushi immediately and ask him to send a large army to Lishan as soon as possible. I'm worried that I may not be able to control my younger brother now. He is the commander of the First Security Division. If the Sithro people intervene, the situation will be difficult to control." Li Yuancheng said seriously and somewhat regretfully.

"Okay, then I'll send someone to Tokugawa to inform the governor, hoping not to see this unpleasant scene."
Chapter completed!