Uncle Detective Di Renjie, I build a crime-solving team

Chapter 765 Coping Strategies

"Although he had some unpleasant experiences with our Great Zhou during his lifetime, we have to admit that Khitan also helped us solve our problems."

"Li Jinzhong and Sun Wanrong are both loyal ministers and good generals to us in the eyes of most people."

"I wasn't particularly heartbroken by Sun Wanrong's death, because the Khitan still had Li Jinzhong."

"Now that Li Jinzhong has passed away, we have lost another loyal figure in Khitan."

"The people of the Great Zhou have finally enjoyed two years of comfort. I really don't want to continue the war, but the intentions of the new Khitan leader are unknown, so I have to be on guard."

Wu Zetian talked and talked.

In fact, the central idea is just one sentence.

She had no idea what the new Khitan leader was thinking. If he wanted to establish his prestige and start a war with neighboring countries, Wu Zetian would have to be on guard.

The same is true for Su Honghui.

It was precisely because of this doubt that Yingzhou Governor Su Honghui ordered someone to send the news back urgently over a distance of 600 miles.

Wu Zetian took out the newspaper that Su Honghui had sent back and asked Shangguan Wan'er to circulate it to all the prime ministers.

Li Cunxi had dealt with the Khitans the most times, so he was naturally the first to see it.

In this report, Li Cunxi saw two other very important pieces of information.

First, Li Wanshan, the son of Li Jinzhong, the Supreme Khan of Khitan, and Sun Xiangzhou, the son of Sun Wanrong, the military god of Khitan, were both loyal to the Great Zhou. It was Li Wanshan who succeeded the throne of Khitan Khan, and Sun Xiangzhou was serving as the governor of Guicheng Prefecture.

Second, within the Khitan territory, in addition to the peace faction that was loyal to the Great Zhou, there was also a war faction.

The pro-war faction believed that the Khitans were a nomadic people and should not forget the blood in their bones. They should unite with the Turks to destroy the Zhou Dynasty and then convert the Zhou Dynasty's farmland into pastures.

When Li Jinzhong and Sun Wanrong were alive, these people did not dare to jump out, for fear that they would be killed by the two with thundering means. After the two died, these people began to teach Li Wanshan and Sun Xiangzhou a lesson in the tone of elders.

These people put a lot of pressure on Su Honghui, fearing that they would join forces with the Turkic war faction to launch a surprise attack on Yingzhou, Chongzhou and Youzhou areas.

After reading this newspaper, Li Cunxi silently passed it to Wu Chengsi.

After a long wait, Wang Xiaojie finally finished reading the newspaper and returned it to Shangguan Wan'er.

"My dear ministers, what do you think should happen next?"

Wu Zetian looked at the ministers below leisurely and asked.

Di Renjie's eyes flickered, and he soon had an idea of how to solve the problem.

"His Majesty."

He bowed slightly.

"Your Majesty, the current plan requires us to mobilize our army north to take a defensive stance."

"Whether or not a war can be started and whether or not a war can be started in time are two completely different things."

"Then, I think we should send people into Khitan territory, under the pretext of mourning, to gather intelligence."

Wu Zetian nodded, thinking that what Di Renjie said was correct.

The plan Di Renjie proposed was indeed the most appropriate. He could enter the Khitan under the pretext of mourning. Even if the Khitan pro-war faction went crazy, they could not attack those who were paying tribute to Li Jinzhong.

And if they want to start a war, the army will secretly move north and be ready to fight them to the death at any time.

"I wonder who should lead the troops north to Chongzhou, and who should go to Khitan to pay tribute to Li Jinzhong?"

As soon as the topic of war was mentioned, Minister of War Wang Xiaojie immediately stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, your servant, Wang Xiaojie, is willing to lead the troops to Chongzhou. In addition, Your Majesty requests that the Left Guard be mobilized to march north to Youzhou to guard against the Turks."

"Left Guard General Guo Yuanzhen is renowned for his formidable reputation and can protect Youzhou from a surprise attack by the Turks."

Since he won the Battle of Dongxie Shigu, repelled the Khitan army of more than 100,000 in Chongzhou, and expanded the territory in the Western Regions, he was promoted to the rank of Champion General, took the position of Minister of War and entered the Council of State.

Wang Xiaojie became arrogant.

He now claims to be the best general of the Great Zhou, and no one can refute him.

Since a war is about to break out, Wang Xiaojie must stand up and support the Emperor of the Great Zhou!

"Then who should be sent to Khitan to pay tribute to Li Jinzhong?"

Wu Zetian lowered her head with a smile and looked among the prime ministers.

Among all the people present, the one who had dealt with the Khitan the most was King Qin Li Cunxi.

Wu Zetian's favorite candidate was naturally Li Cunxi.

In response, Li Cunxi happily came out and bowed to Wu Zetian.

"Your Majesty, I wish to go to Khitan!"

"Okay, Cunxi, when you go to Khitan this time, no matter who you need to accompany you, I will agree to it!"

"Your Majesty, it is better to send fewer people on this mission rather than more. I only need the Duke of Liang, Doctor Lu, General Li Yuanfang, and General Hu Jinghui. I will also go to the Inner Guard to transfer the leaders of the Demon Spirit Pavilion and the Shadow Pavilion. I will also bring some people from home. That will be enough."

"Don't you need guards?" Wu Zetian asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, my brother, Yuan Fang, and Jing Hui are all masters who can defeat a hundred enemies at once. Besides, this is essentially just a tribute, so they probably won't go crazy."

"The Khitan envoy is on his way to our Great Zhou. You should set off for Khitan tomorrow."

"As ordered."

Li Cunxi took on this seemingly dangerous job, but in fact, he knew that there would be no danger in this trip.

The pro-war faction on the Khitan side said that no matter what, the Khitan race would not start a war against the Great Zhou.

After all, a special buff is still taking effect.

Special buff "Friendship of Khitan": As long as the host does not do anything that will anger the Khitan people, the Khitan people will never declare war on the host's country.

With this special buff, as long as Li Cunxi doesn't do anything stupid, all he can do on this trip is travel around and pay tribute to Li Jinzhong.

After everyone left the imperial study, Li Cunxi found Wang Xiaojie and discussed the matter of going north.

Finally, the two of them left the palace and went home.

It was already past noon when he returned home. Li Cunxi asked Ma Rong to get some food to fill his stomach, and then went straight to the small courtyard where he lived.

When passing by the study, Li Wenzhong inside saw Li Cunxi and shouted:

"Cunxi, are you back?"

Li Cunxi saw that it was Li Wenzhong, walked into the study and sat down.

"Brother, something happened."

"I understand that His Majesty wants you to go north to Khitan to offer condolences, right?"

"You guessed it right away, brother. I'm closest to the Khitan side, so I'm the one going anyway."

"I'll go with you. If there's any danger, I can protect you later."

This journey was dangerous, and even though Li Wenzhong knew that Li Cunxi was extremely powerful, he was determined to go along.

"Aren't you going to stay home with my sister-in-law and my eldest nephew?"

"It doesn't matter if you come back to accompany me. Right now, your safety is the most important thing."

"I'm a little touched, brother. Let's go together, but this trip is probably not dangerous."

"Then I'm going too."