After talking about Xiao Ruolan, Huo San did not leave, but stated another very important thing to Ye Mingsheng...

"Sir, our commander in Qilu has received news that the situation in Qilu has undergone very significant changes!" Huo San looked at Ye Mingsheng and said in a deep voice:

Upon hearing this, Ye Mingsheng became interested and said:

"Oh? Is it Han Wenbao or Yin Biao?"

Seeing Ye Mingsheng's inquiry, Huo San continued:

"Both of them have made many moves. The first is the Bozhou Commander-in-Chief Han Wenbao. According to the information we have heard, Han Wenbao has probably secretly eliminated Song Peishen and Ma Shanyuan, two of his allies, and is currently

Secretly occupy these two people’s territory in Haiqu and Ande!”

"In addition, according to the information we have received, Han Wenbao is very likely to be connected with Xu Zhaojie. Xu Zhaojie sent an envoy to meet Han Wenbao and expressed his stance to Han Wenbao, saying that Xu Zhaojie supported him as the governor of Qilu. The two of them may also have some arms.

For trade, Xu Zhaojie gave Han Wenbao five hundred divine weapons!"

"Shenwu gun?"

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Ye Mingsheng's face, and he asked with interest:

"He actually gave Han Wenbao five hundred divine weapons. How could Xu Zhaojie be so generous? Why did Shangguan Hongyuan give him the technology of the divine weapons?"

Regarding Ye Mingsheng's question, Huo San explained:

"I'm telling you, sir, recently Shangguan Hongyuan has been asking Xu Zhaojie to cooperate with their offensive in Yunbin, trying to attack our army from the north to the south. Xu Zhaojie also asked Shangguan Hongyuan for many benefits because of this matter, including

Including Shenwu gun and Zhengdong cannon manufacturing technology···························"

"However, these two things can be said to be the lifeblood of Shangguan Hongyuan now. Shangguan Hongyuan will naturally not give them to Xu Zhaojie. However, at Xu Zhaojie's repeated request, Shangguan Hongyuan recently gave Xu Zhaojie three thousand divine weapons through Jing Chu.

Guns, and ten Zhengdong cannons!"

"There is another news worthy of attention. According to the news sent back by the hidden stakes we planted in Zhennan Army, Xu Zhaojie found several craftsmen from overseas and Japanese islands, and also poached several craftsmen from Guanzhong.

, are also trying to build new types of firecrackers and cannons, and the news we have received so far is that they are making very rapid progress, and may even have samples out!"

"However, Huainan lacks experienced craftsmen, so it will take a lot of time for the Zhennan Army to increase production on a large scale, unless the Zhennan Army can capture the Jiangnan area! Our people investigated in Jiangnan and learned that there are many qualified craftsmen in the Jiangnan area.

Firearms can be mass-produced quickly with just a little training!”

After receiving this news, Ye Mingsheng's expression became serious. Although he had long realized that if Xu Zhaojie took over the rich land of Huainan, he would quickly develop his power and reach a new level. However, judging from the current situation, Xu Zhaojie

The speed of development may be faster than he imagined!

Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng felt a little helpless. The main energy of him and Fengwu Army was attracted by the current Yunbin battle, so they couldn't take action to deal with Xu Zhaojie for the time being. But even so, he couldn't let Xu Zhaojie develop his strength so comfortably.

After pondering for a while, Ye Mingsheng ordered:

"Huo San, you want to organize a wave of assassination operations against the Zhennan Army's people involved in the firearms project, and be sure to delay the progress of the Zhennan Army's firearms project...

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After hearing the news, Huo San nodded and said:

"We have been planning this matter and will take action soon!"

"I'm looking forward to your good news!" Ye Mingsheng said with a smile:

After talking about this matter, Huo San continued to introduce to Ye Mingsheng:

"When Han Wenbao was eradicating dissidents, Yin Biao was not idle. He has been working hard. On the surface, he has been buying firearms from our army, but in fact, according to our intelligence, he purchased thousands of iron weapons from Japan.

Pao, this guy originally planned to hire Japanese ronin to cooperate with him in attacking Bozhou, Han Wenbao's home base, but he was dissuaded by Sun Jing'an!"

"In addition, while Xu Zhaojie contacted Han Wenbao, he also contacted Yin Biao and Sun Jing'an, and planned to send Yin Biao a batch of firearms to make Yin Biao friendly. However, Yin Biao became furious after learning about Xu Zhaojie and Han Wenbao.

In a fit of anger, I severed all ties with Xu Zhaojie!"

Ye Mingsheng had a slight headache after hearing the news. In order to lure Xu Zhaojie into Qilu, Qilu severely damaged the Zhennan Army. He also slightly relaxed his control over Han Wenbao and Yin Biao, hoping that Xu Zhaojie would see the opportunity and jump in.

Qilu is trapped in this trap.

However, this Xu Zhaojie is also very cunning. He seems to have seen his intentions, so he has been encouraging Han Wenbao and Yin Biao, but he has never planned to march on Qilu militarily. In such an environment, Yin Biao and

The Korean Leopards have been growing barbarically for a while. If I indulge them, I'm afraid the situation in Qilu will get out of control...

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Seeing Ye Mingsheng thinking, Huo San hesitated and suggested cautiously:

"Your Majesty, please come down and see that the battle between Yin Biao and Han Wenbao after the spring begins is inevitable. If our army forcibly stops it, the effect is likely to be counterproductive. Therefore, I suggest that instead of stopping it, it is better to let nature take its course.

Take this opportunity to tighten control!”

After hearing Huo San's suggestion, Ye Mingsheng asked with some interest:

"It seems you already have someone you want to support?"

Although Ye Mingsheng asked this question in a very calm voice, Huo San's expression became solemn when he said this, and he said to Ye Mingsheng respectfully:

"It is your right to choose who to support. As a subordinate, I will do whatever you say!"

Ye Mingsheng's expression did not change at all when he heard this. He waved his hand towards Huo San and said:

"Don't be nervous. If you have any ideas, just ask and I will make a decision!"

Faced with Ye Mingsheng's words, Huo San didn't speak at all, which made Ye Mingsheng a little helpless. He had no choice but to go back and wait for the news, and then asked someone to call Gu Sansi over and report the situation.

After giving it to Gu Sansi, Ye Mingsheng asked Gu Sansi with some expectation:

"What do you think about Jiyu's situation?"

Gu Sansi thought for a while, then looked at Ye Mingsheng and said calmly:

"My lord, I think the current situation in Qilu is like managing a river, which is as blocked as it is dredged. If you have to choose between Han Wenbao and Yin Biao, I humbly suggest that you choose Yin Biao..."

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Seeing Gu think twice about choosing Yin Biao, Ye Mingsheng was not surprised but continued to ask:

"Why?"

Gu Sansi said without thinking:

"Han Wenbao is a narrow-minded, violent and vicious man. He went to the mountains to kill people more than ten years ago. Later, he was recruited by the imperial court and became the commander-in-chief of the army. When he became a bandit, he killed two people in succession in order to seek money.

There are many gentry in the hometown, including seventy-year-olds and babies waiting to be fed. There are even rumors that Han Wenbao likes to eat human flesh, and he has done many things that are outrageous to both humans and gods!"

"Therefore, such treacherous actions as stabbing allies in the back and annexing Song Peishen and Ma Shanyuan's territories will not have any psychological burden on him!"

"Moreover, Han Wenbao has colluded with Xu Zhaojie. Xu Zhaojie is an important scourge for our army on the southern front. If Han Wenbao defeats Yin Biao and takes Qilu, the situation in Qilu may get out of control, and Xu Zhaojie will be able to go north.

Chance!"

"Compared to Han Wenbao, Yin Biao's reputation is slightly better, but it can only be said that it is not too notorious. Yin Biao originally had a Goulan, a gambling house, and a pawn shop under his name in Licheng. Now he has got rid of it.

After taking over Cao Changping, he occupied tens of thousands of acres of fertile land that originally belonged to the Cao family, and in order to seek wealth, he also sacrificed human life and harmed countless people!"

"But compared with Han Wenbao, Yin Biao has one biggest advantage, that is, he listens to advice..."

"Yin Biao and Qilu Chief Envoy Sun Jing'an were close friends. It was under Sun Jing'an's instigation that Yin Biao betrayed Cao Changping and set up his own business. Last year, our Foreign Affairs Department had predicted that after cooperating to kill Cao Changping, Yin Biao

Biao and Sun Jing'an are likely to have conflicts over power!"

"But judging from the current situation in Qilu, our prediction was wrong. The relationship between Yin Biao and Sun Jingan is still very harmonious. They understand and support each other and maintain the stability of the political situation in Qilu. Sun Jingan has made many contributions.

Efforts and concessions!”

"Although Sun Jing'an is not an upright official, he is very capable and well-known in Qilu official circles. Several policies he implemented after taking office were very effective after Qilu came to power, allowing many people to survive this cold period.

of winter!”

"It was precisely because of his dissuasion that Yin Biao completely severed ties with Xu Zhaojie and increased his contacts with our army! Judging from the past contacts between our Foreign Affairs Department and Sun Jing'an, Sun Jing'an has no regard for our military service.

Jun's attitude is very friendly, and he has great influence on Yin Biao. We can use this person to slowly annex Qilu and achieve control of the entire territory of Qilu!"

After hearing Gu Sansi's thoughts, Ye Mingsheng pondered for a while, nodded and said:

"Think twice, since you already have an idea, let me leave this matter to you! I only ask for one thing, Yin Biao can win Han Wenbao, but we must also get enough benefits from Qilu!"

"I understand!" Gu Sansi nodded confidently and replied:

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Yi Jing, Murong Mansion

Looking at his daughter who was returning home to visit her relatives, she looked thoughtful and haggard. Murong Yu, who came to Yijing to report on his work, felt a little regretful in his conscience. He should have forcefully stopped his daughter from marrying Ye Mingsheng in the first place and prevented his precious daughter from being exposed to this power.

In the whirlpool of the world, we are always cautious and have no peace. However, now that the done thing is done, it is too late to say anything. We can only make peace with it now that it has come!

Thinking of this, Murong Yuliang looked at Murong Qingwu and asked:

"What's the situation in the Governor's Mansion now? Are there any rumors?"

Facing his father's question, Murong Qingwu nodded and said:

"After Xiao Ruolan's incident happened, everyone was shocked that Xiao Ruolan turned out to be the assassin who assassinated Ye Mingsheng of the Supervision Department. The old lady even scolded An Miaoyi for this incident, and also warned An Miaoyi that she should be less careful in the future.

Bring her natal family into the mansion, because An Miaoyi has lost a lot of face in the mansion because of this incident!"

"But what hurt An Miaoyi the most was not this incident, but because after this incident spread, and after knowing that Xiao Ruolan was the killer of the Supervision Department, An Tianyu became so angry that he vomited blood and fainted to death. The situation in the past was very...
To be continued...