The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 349 Border Deployment

This development was within Zheng Xun's expectations, but it was unexpected by the people of the Brown Kingdom.

With so many eyes watching him, how did Qi Yongji manage to fabricate charges against Lord Di so quietly?

The ministers couldn't find a flaw in the plan, so they became wary.

This is another reason why they choose to protect themselves.

Is Qi Yongji really that amazing?

not at all.

His method was not without flaws, but the evidence held by each minister was incomplete, and the flaws were scattered among different people, making them less noticeable.

At this point in the story, it's perfectly normal for Lord Di's death to be glossed over lightly.

The conversation shifted elsewhere, and no one mentioned Lord Di again.

“In recent years, Dayong has been making frequent moves, which means they have obviously figured out something. They will not just sit idly by and take a beating; they will definitely make full preparations. The He Kingdom has fallen far behind, which is why I want Mo Sheng to prepare a response as soon as possible.”

By first praising and then criticizing, Qi Yongji immediately established the image of an innocent person whose identity had been misunderstood.

The ministers of the Brown Kingdom were disgusted, as if they had swallowed flies, yet they were powerless to do anything about it.

To intimidate the court, eliminate troublemakers, and send Mo Sheng to the border...

He achieved all his goals.

Zong Haochu asked with concern, "Is His Majesty not prepared to go to war with Dayong?"

"The time has not yet come."

The people of Dayong believed Qi Yongji's seemingly serious nonsense, but Zheng Xun refused to believe his lies.

Judging from his past actions, one should know that he has always been accustomed to killing multiple birds with one stone. In addition to his overt purposes, he also has many hidden plans.

The subsequent live stream did not reveal any key information.

The next day, Zheng Xun summoned Xu Zhen to his presence.

How are you getting along with Che Zhong'an and Pang Yunyi?

Qi Yongji will definitely not be content with his lot. She has already sent a letter to He Wuyu to remind him, and there should also be arrangements made for Dongzhou and Xizhou.

Xu Zhen said seriously, "It can probably meet about seven or eight tenths of Your Highness's expectations."

"Oh?"

"Of course, Your Highness knows that I am always humble."

Zheng Xun paused for a moment, really not wanting to take on this topic.

Xu Zhen smiled and then began to recount the interesting events that had occurred: "Pang Yunyi is willful, and Che Zhong'an is stubborn. Neither of them are easy to deal with, and the three of us have always been at odds with each other."

Zheng Xun put down what he was doing and made a listening gesture.

Xu Zhen's tone became a bit more assertive: "It's perfectly normal for capable people to be a little arrogant. If you want them to listen to you, you have to convince them wholeheartedly. Let's settle things first and not bring our grudges to the battlefield."

His solution was simple: simulated combat.

The three of them each led a thousand soldiers, divided into different camps, and conducted a live-fire exercise simulating the terrain of Dongzhou.

At this point, Xu Zhen couldn't help but glance at Zheng Xun.

During the initial military and political reforms, Zheng Xun also proposed a training method based on simulated combat.

After continuous refinement and improvement, this approach has now been implemented across all armies of the Dayong Dynasty.

This is one of the reasons why Che Zhong'an and Pang Yunyi admire Zheng Xun so much.

Not only was he convinced, but Xu Zhen also admired him greatly.

I don't know how His Highness's brain works, he always comes up with so many novel ideas.

Moreover, these ideas are quite mature; they don't seem like wildly imaginative thoughts, but rather like a set of methods that have been tested countless times and are now the most effective ones.

Aside from not being a good match for Dayong, she is perfect in every way.

Xu Zhen wasn't uninterested, but since His Highness wouldn't say anything, he didn't press the matter.

As a subject, one should pretend to be deaf and dumb when necessary, so as not to annoy His Highness.

He suppressed his thoughts and continued, "I was lucky enough to win the confrontation, and the two of them finally listened to me."

His tone was somewhat helpless, clearly indicating that there were many unspeakable difficulties in the process.

Zheng Xun did not press further: "Good, have you handed over your work properly?"

"I have already explained everything to Lord Sun. Your Highness, please rest assured. Gao Dapeng is with me and knows everything about the Academy of Doctors. Zou Xi is well-rounded, intelligent, and quick-witted. With the assistance of these two, Lord Sun will be able to get through the initial stage smoothly."

Sun Jingfu was the imperial envoy who, along with Tao Heng and Qiu Pan, dealt with the Yiguan Academy. He was a confidant of the emperor, while Gao Dapeng and Zou Xi were staunch supporters of the Crown Princess. This arrangement couldn't be more suitable.

“In that case, you don’t need to come to court for the next few days. Get ready to go to Dongzhou with Che Zhong’an and Pang Yunyi,” Zheng Xun said solemnly, patting his shoulder. “I don’t believe Qi Yongji has no other plans at the border. Don’t let your guard down.”

Xu Zhen bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, I will certainly not fail you. As long as I am in Dongzhou, I will use my humble body to destroy all of Qi Yongji's treacherous schemes."

He will be the tentacles that His Highness extends outwards, a sharp knife that His Highness stands in Dongzhou, executing all of His Highness's ideas without the slightest error.

Zheng Xun was actually somewhat regretful.

Xu Zhen's talent would certainly allow him to play a greater role if he remained in the imperial court.

The border is too dangerous, and this journey is fraught with peril. I don't know if he will be able to return safely.

Xu Zhen seemed to have seen through Zheng Xun's thoughts and comforted him instead: "There are many talented people in the court now, and there is no shortage of Jingzhi. However, Dongzhou must have Jingzhi to take charge. You understand, the capable should do more work. Apart from me, Your Highness cannot find another suitable person."

Zheng Xun sighed softly, "I wonder when I will see the humble Jingzhi again."

Xu Zhen joked, "If everyone were equally humble in front of His Highness, wouldn't that be too boring?"

"Alright, get out of here. I'm busy. Get ready to leave as soon as possible."

Xu Zhen respectfully agreed.

Zheng Xun saw off not only Xu Zhen, but also Jianyang.

On the day of their departure, Zheng Xun only offered them a cup of wine.

There was no lingering farewell, nor many words of advice.

They simply remained steadfast on their respective paths, moving towards the same goal.

Let's return to the imperial court.

The next day, the live stream yielded new results.

This time, the scene projected on the light screen is the Imperial Study of the Brown Kingdom.

"Did he say that himself?"

Mo Cheng lowered his head in fear and said timidly, "Your Majesty, this servant heard it with his own ears."

"I heard it with my own ears..." Qi Yongji repeated these words in a low voice. After a while, he smiled inexplicably, "What a coincidence, you just happened to leave the palace, which allowed you to hear it with your own ears."

He put down his pen and stared at Mo Cheng: "Tell me in detail."

"This servant went to the east of the city as you instructed. During that time, this servant did not notice anything unusual. Later... later this servant remembered that my godson often talked about the wine at the First Restaurant, so on a whim, I changed my route and went to the First Restaurant."

Mo Cheng kept his head bowed low, every word he uttered revealing his fear.

Qi Yongji had no time to investigate his ulterior motives. He pondered whether there was anything unusual about the matter, and gradually, his brows furrowed: "You didn't reveal your itinerary?"

“I am careful in my actions outside and would never mention this to anyone. Besides, going to the First Pavilion was just a sudden idea that came to me.”

"Given Mo Sheng's status, he should be in a private room on the first floor. How could you get close, and how could you hear the sounds inside through the door and walls?"

The first floor was a gathering place for powerful and influential people, and many of them discussed secret matters there.

Therefore, the First Floor has always done a good job in terms of privacy.