At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 358 Xiliang Rumors
"That person is always exposing my shortcomings."

Qingyao blushed and complained, "It's a good thing that I spent ten taels of silver as hush money when we parted ways, asking him not to mention this matter, but he came back and exposed my true identity."

He showed his two pointed little canine teeth and said, "Once I get out of prison, I will make him return the money with interest."

“Yes.”

Ning Xi and Miao Yu looked at each other and smiled happily: "If he doesn't return it, we will all stand on your side."

"It's a word."

Qingyao said quickly: "If I get back extra money, I will give some to each of my two sisters."

"Okay."

Miaoyu nodded in agreement.

On the morning of the second day, the security at Shuiyun Mountain was much stricter than usual, and all people and belongings entering and leaving the palace had to be checked.

This made the servants and slaves in the Xiliang Palace a little confused, but after the confusion, they became alert.

After all, Shuiyun Mountain is the seat of the Xiliang King's palace, and there are countless people who want to kill the Xiliang King. Now that they have suddenly stepped up their guard, they must have received some news.

Guo Tu and Pan Yuanshao, who had already discussed the matter with Xiao Han, also took action immediately. A few days later, they each summoned officials from the provincial government and the military administration department to discuss the matter for a long time.

As for what was discussed, outsiders had no way of knowing, but after the discussion, the security in Xiliang City became much stricter.

The troops in the various camps were frequently mobilized, as if they were preparing for something.

Three days.

Five days.

Ten days.

During the New Year holidays in previous years, Xiao Han would bring Miaoyu and Ning Xi to summon officials from various places in turn, encourage them, distribute New Year gifts, and inspect various states.

However, during this year's New Year's Day, Xiao Han, the King of Xiliang, did not show up at all. Instead, Ning Xi, the Princess of Xiliang, and Miaoyu presided over the meeting of officials.

It was announced to the outside world that the King of Xiliang was in seclusion in the Grinding Knife Hall, practicing martial arts.

Ever since Xiao Han left Xiliang with great fanfare in October and headed to the East China Sea to visit the immortals, the King of Xiliang has never shown up again.

Although this year's New Year's Day was very lively, officials from all over Xiliang always felt that something was missing.

It was probably because Xiao Han was no longer around, so he seemed a little uncomfortable, or maybe he was lacking a backbone.

In the past, no matter big or small, with Xiao Han around, everything would be in order. Even when there was a great battle between Xiliang and Jizhou and the armies of Northern Wei and Jizhou were approaching, the people of Xiliang never panicked.

But this year, many officials and people feel a little uneasy.

After the New Year, Xiao Han still did not show up. Gradually, some rumors began to appear outside Shuiyun Mountain.

Some people say that Xiao Han went out to sea to visit immortals and has not returned yet.

Some people say that Xiao Han’s trip to the sea to visit the immortals was just a cover. In fact, something went wrong with his practice and now he dares not show up.

There are also stories that King Xiao Han of Xiliang fought a battle with a celestial being in the depths of the East China Sea and was seriously injured.

In short, rumors are flying everywhere, and there are all kinds of things.

In response, the Criminal Investigation Department and the Secret Service Department were mobilized to forcibly suppress all rumors.

"Have the Northern Wei and Central Plains courts taken any action?"

In the side hall, Miaoyu said to Guo Tu.

"No."

Guo Tu smiled and shook his head: "There is no movement outside, but we have started to move inside first.

"I heard from Yuan Shao that the generals stationed in various states and counties have sent people to the state government offices to inquire about the prince's affairs."

"Yuan Shao has been extremely busy these days."

"It's better to move."

Miaoyu said, "If it was them, why would the others move?"

"It seems that the recent rumors are not enough, and we need to make up more." She muttered.

Guo Tu was very upset.

"Mr. Guo, I'll leave the rumor-mongering to you."

"It must be well-organized, logically coherent, and convincing."

She looked at Guo Tu with a serious expression.

“It’s okay to spread rumors.”

Although Guo Tu felt that it was inappropriate to spread the rumor about his own prince, it was Xiao Han himself who ordered it. Moreover, based on Guo Tu's understanding of Xiao Han, he knew that his prince was not the kind of person who would settle scores later.

Naturally, you will feel at ease when you do it.

"Miss Miaoyu."

Guo Tu was worried about something else. His face was serious as he said, "The generals of each state are arrogant and brave. If they believe the rumors and cause too much chaos, I'm afraid other accidents will happen."

"At the critical moment, Miss Miaoyu has to take action. We must suppress them."

"Don't worry, Mr. Guo."

Miaoyu said: "I can still control this group of people."

Her qualifications are there. She has followed Xiao Han for the longest time, even longer than Lu Ju and Liao Huan.

Moreover, she has Xiaohan's trust, and Xiliang's current situation is inseparable from Miaoyu's advice and suggestions.

Currently, there are three major factions in the Xiliang Army. They are the old men who followed Xiao Han from Jizhou to Xiliang in the beginning, then the generals who were promoted from Xiliang, and the third is the tribesmen who were once called upon.

It can be said that there are three major forces, but the most powerful ones are Liao Huan and Lu Ju, the group of Jizhou elders who followed Xiao Han.

However, Xiao Han was able to suppress these three factions. After all, before Xie Xuanli passed away, he adopted Miaoyu and Qingyao as his adopted daughters in front of the whole world.

Their identities were princesses of Jizhou, and their files were kept in the imperial treasury.

In terms of prestige, although Ning Xi is the Princess of Xiliang, she is far inferior to Miaoyu, and she cannot suppress the arrogant and powerful generals in the Xiliang army.

"Miss Miaoyu, as long as you are sure."

The last trace of worry in Guo Tu's heart also dissipated. If he was going to perform, he had to do it well. Otherwise, Xiliang would be in chaos.

How could he make others believe that Xiao Han was not in seclusion in the Grinding Hall at all?

Only if Xiliang is in chaos, neither the Northern Wei nor the Central Plains, or people with ulterior motives in Xiliang, will have the courage to take action.

It's okay to be chaotic, but not too chaotic. The degree of control over this degree depends on Miaoyu's prestige in Xiliang.

If she cannot suppress these powerful generals, Xiao Han will have to show up. Once he shows up, there is no wall that can be penetrated, and all previous plans will be in vain.

Therefore, Xiao Han, the King of Xiliang, would avoid showing up if possible to create an illusion for the world.

Miaoyu was just holding on, or in other words, trying to stabilize the situation in Xiliang and conceal the truth that Xiao Han was no longer in Shuiyun Mountain.

As time goes by, the rumors that had been suppressed gradually resurface.

The states and counties of Xiliang seem calm, but in fact there are undercurrents.

Inside the knife-grinding hall.

The man who had been sitting cross-legged for more than a month finally opened his eyes, and a terrible ripple appeared in the depths of his eyes.

The void within three feet around his body was shattered, and dense cracks appeared, which were extremely dark. In the blink of an eye, these cracks healed.

Name: Xiao Han.

Cultivation: Great Perfection of the Land God Realm

Martial arts: Six Elements True Skill, Nine Yang Magic Skill, Dragon Elephant Immortal Fist, Three Wild Wind Swords, Kendo, Tyrant Sword...

Among them, the strongest Six Elements True Skill and Dragon Elephant Immortal Fist have reached the great perfection stage.

Even though his cultivation is still at the level of perfection in the immortal realm on land, his true strength has long since broken free from the shackles.

(End of this chapter)