Chapter 116, Mu Chen's layout
Because Zhou Yan could have such thoughts, Muchen knew that he had not misjudged him.
Mu Chen looked slightly appreciative in his eyes and said: "Yes, I have had people carefully investigate the personnel transfer methods of your various nobles. It can be said that they are very random and there are very big loopholes in them. In each noble house,
, there are tens of thousands of soldiers, and these soldiers are all under the jurisdiction of several commanders. Under the commanders, there are only some small captains. Some of these small captains have to oversee hundreds of people, and some have less.
There are dozens of people to manage, and in addition, the positions of these squad captains change very quickly. For example, if a young master or young lady is suddenly promoted, a soldier who is still a novice today can become a squad captain tomorrow."
"Nepotism, rapid changes in positions, and a low-level selection system have caused many low-level soldiers to do whatever it takes to get promoted. Everyone is busy flattering the young master and lady, and naturally they neglect discipline. Even if they are soldiers in the same palace,
A few yards away, I don't know each other at all. If at this time, a squad leader was suddenly assassinated, and a new captain came to take over immediately, even if this person is a new face, no one would find it strange, right?"
Zhou Yu was a little angry and said: "No, all military positions, if they are not selected normally, require the recommendation of the family's senior officials before they can hold the position. How can a random stranger sneak in easily!"
"Family top brass? Do you think that in a family, all the top brass are working wholeheartedly for the family? In a family where even the lower-level soldiers only focus on interests and do whatever it takes to flatter others, among the top brass, there will be a few high-spirited people who assassinate Yi Rong.
, coercion and inducement, mostly means to get them to do things for you. There are even some aristocratic elders who clearly put a price on selling their position as captain of the clan's inner-army team. The head of the Zhou family will not be unaware of this."
Zhou Yu had nothing to say. He was also very aware of the dirty things among the nobles of Qingshan City. Many senior family members would sell some insignificant positions in order to make money. These were things that the nobles knew well. Therefore,
Of the many high-ranking nobles, only a few are his confidants, while most of the soldiers are just abandoned sons.
"As long as there is a captain who is one of my king's people, then I can endlessly arrange for my own people to infiltrate. Even if these people have very low positions, when the number of people infiltrating reaches a certain level, then
The situation is different... Do you think that some time ago, why all the nobles in Qingshan City would join a melee for no reason? Moreover, in this melee, there was no completely superior party and no completely disadvantaged party.
Rather, it is like a big whirlpool, with the Zhou family and Zhang family as the main ones, and countless nobles struggling in this whirlpool."
"Haven't you ever thought about why the main force of your family was not damaged in such a huge melee? Why did a mysterious killer suddenly appear and kill several key figures when the other party had the upper hand?
In this melee, who suffered the most casualties, how many people survived, and why in the end, you will find that you did not suffer much loss in this melee? If you all think about these questions carefully
, the current situation would not have occurred. I have to say that you are really idiots."
Zhou Yu thought about it carefully and said with horror: "Could it be that that melee was the opportunity for the Hidden Dragon Army to infiltrate in large numbers...the major nobles...but...why, why...it can be done without any flaws..."
"Want to know why? Then I'll tell you, okay, brothers, you can come out..."
After Muchen finished speaking, some people began to walk out of the crowds in each camp. These were key figures in the various nobles, or in other words, figures with certain rights.
More than a hundred people walked up to Muchen, knelt down on one knee and said, "Subordinates, see you, Young Marshal!"
With so many internal helpers, it’s really easy to hide a few people.
"Once the people at the bottom are all our own, we need to investigate clearly. The relationship network of a high-level family will be extremely simple. At this time, whether it is coercion, inducement, or direct assassination and replacement, as long as you are familiar with all his relationships, and
In a short period of time, no one will notice the living situation, especially in the family. The inconspicuous wallflower is dispensable in the crowd. If such a person is replaced, who can immediately notice it? Moreover, even if he is discovered
, and then replace the discoverer, or kill them, it will be no problem. In such a chaotic situation at that time, it is not a big deal if one or two people die, right?"
What Muchen said was very simple, but if you really want to implement it, there will be too many things to test. This is not only a test of the quality of all Qianlong soldiers, but also a test of the planners' ability to adapt to the situation. How can they arrange such a large game of chess?
Not everyone can do it so seamlessly.
Zhou Yu was still shocked. An unknown elder in his family was actually disguised as Qian Longjun. Standing next to Zhou Yu, Cheng Haotian, who had always been silent, also took a step forward and walked to Muchen, saying: "Cheng Haotian
, see the prince!"
"No...impossible, how could it be possible? Brother Cheng, how could you be a member of the Qianlong Army!!!" This fact hit Zhou Yu again. Cheng Haotian is one of Zhou Yu's most trusted people, and he is also a member of the Zhou family.
If Cheng Haotian, one of the most powerful people, is a member of the Qianlong Army, then his Zhou family will be no different from being undefended to the Qianlong Army.
Cheng Haotian turned around silently and said: "Haotian, I am not a member of the Qianlong Army yet, but my lifelong wish is to join the Qianlong Army! After seeing the prince's intelligence and strength, I realized that there is no way in this world anymore.
I can't find a better lord than the prince! I, Cheng Haotian, am willing to devote my whole life to the prince."
Seeing the ruthless betrayal of someone he trusted so much, Zhou Yu had already lost his mind. He suddenly took out a fire thunderbolt and threw it at Cheng Haotian without hesitation.
Cheng Haotian was not afraid, but caught the Huolei Zi with one hand and said: "Master Zhou, don't waste your efforts. These Huo Lei Zi are not in your Zhou family's treasury at all, but the prince asked Zhou Yan to release them."
I entered the treasure house and was discovered by you on purpose. Of course, when these fire thunders explode, it is not controlled by you from beginning to end! It is controlled by the prince."
Zhou Yu slumped down helplessly, his heart filled with infinite questions: "Why, what is going on?... Why..."
Muchen: "Cheng Haotian, it's up to you to tell him. It won't be a waste of his trust in you."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Cheng Haotian turned around, looked at Zhou Yu and said: "Master Zhou Yu, thank you for taking care of Cheng and the brothers during this period. Even without Zhou Yan's intercession, Haotian will try his best to save Master Zhou Yu's life."
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Zhou Yu is also a person who has seen the world. After a moment of daze, his mood became much more stable.
"No wonder you, a little commoner, were able to thwart the Zhang family's assassinations many times. Not only did you save me many times, you also captured many Zhang family assassins and gained insight into the Zhang family's plans in advance."
Zhou Yu suddenly realized and said: "It turns out that the Qianlong Army is secretly helping you, but... why? You are just a little civilian. I have clearly investigated your identity and origins, and...
I am keeping an eye on your subordinates all the time. None of you are suspicious. You have no chance to come into contact with the Hidden Dragon Army. How could you..."
Cheng Haotian: "Master Zhou Yu, what you said is not entirely correct. Haotian only met the general of the Qianlong Army once, and that was before entering the Zhou family. After entering the Zhou family, Haotian failed to contact the Qianlong Army.
Naturally, you won't find anything suspicious about us, because we have never contacted the Qianlong Army at all."
Zhou Yu roared: "Impossible. Without the help of the Qianlong Army, how could you possibly have seen through the Zhang family's ambush several times and killed several Zhang family masters? You would never be able to do it with your human martial arts level alone!
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"From the beginning to the end, the mission that the prince gave me was to help the Zhou family wholeheartedly. After entering the Zhou family, I never did any tricks. Those assassins, killers, and ambushes were all done by the Qianlong Army.
, Another task I received is to try my best to give all the credit to myself. Of course, the connection between these things is also the Qianlong Army, which contacted me unilaterally. Haotian has always been responsible for it from the beginning to the end.
I have never seen a Qianlong Army."
Muchen smiled at this time and said: "Brother Haotian is too modest. Even if you don't know the specific plan of the Qianlong Army, you can still roughly guess who in the Zhou family is a member of our Qianlong Army."
Cheng Haotian knelt down on one knee and said: "Your Majesty is very capable. I just noticed that some low-level guards in the backyard had some changes after the civil strife in Qingshan City. Moreover, these new faces, although their strength was somewhat hidden, there was something in their eyes."
There is a trace of light, which does not look like an ordinary hunter. But Haotian cannot guess how many Qianlong soldiers are mixed in."
At this time, Zhou Yan suddenly answered: "How did you find out that the person who sent you the letter was me!"
"At first, Haotian did not doubt the fourth master. After all, the fourth master's status in the Zhou family was somewhat humble. Even the Zhou family members had never paid attention to the movements of the fourth master. It was just an accident that made Haotian suspicious of the fourth master.
.In the last few assassinations of the Zhang family, the eldest elder tried his best to kill a strong man in the martial arts realm of the Zhang family. The eldest elder himself was seriously injured. In order to prevent the news of the elder's injury from leaking out, the Zhou family's first
Time has blocked the news, and this assassination has become a top secret. Even few people in Zhou's nursing home know about it. If I were not at the scene, I probably would not know about it. After all, the injury of the family elder is a big deal.
Regarding such a confidential matter, the fourth master was able to appear outside the hospital where the great elder was recovering from his injuries that night, so I had no choice but to make me suspicious."
Zhou Yan understood in his heart and said with a smile: "You are really observant. No wonder the prince likes you."
Zhou Yu still couldn't believe it at this time and said: "Why, fourth uncle, you want to help the Qianlong Army deal with one of our own people."
Zhou Yan smiled bitterly and said: "Deal? Xiaoyu, don't overestimate our Zhou family. In the eyes of the prince, we are really nothing. At best, we are just pawns for the Qianlong Army's training. Do you think that without my help?
Chapter completed!