If Qiu Hengbo still struck Yu Jue directly, the sword would definitely pass through his wrist. He retracted his palm and grabbed his fingers to catch the blade. The innate energy was in the palm of his hand, even the magic sword could not hurt him. This move was to Seize the opponent's weapons by force

However, when he saw that the long sword had been caught, the three-inch-wide blade suddenly jumped out of Qiu Hengbo's grasp like a snake. The tip of the sword stabbed his throat.

"Zheng Zheng Zheng" Three crisp sounds Qiu Hengbo exchanged three moves with the opponent, but was forced to take three steps back and took a closer look. Only then did he realize that the person who blocked him was a young man in his early twenties, none other than Li Hu.

"Hey, those two people in floral clothes were brought by Boss Shitou. They won't tolerate you hurting them. If you attack them again, don't blame me for being rude." Li Hu stood up with his sword and said proudly.

Qiu Hengbo just made a move to arrest someone, just to give the opponent a blow and not use all his strength. As the top master in Ouchi, he had never heard such vicious and provocative words. The half of his face that was "exposed" began to flash. Hong snorted coldly and stepped forward again.

But at this moment, I could only hear a voice from inside the tent saying: "Hengbo, please don't do anything yet."

Qiu Hengbo had already raised all his energy. After hearing this, he froze and stopped within a radius of two to three feet. A sudden chill suddenly arose within a radius of two to three feet. Yu Jue was not far away from Qiu Hengbo. He felt as if he had suddenly fallen into an ice cellar and was hit one after another. Several cold wars couldn't help but feel a sense of shock in their hearts.

But when I saw the curtain of the big tent opened, a handsome young man in white robe walked out of the tent. It was Cao Muyun.

A row of swordsmen and axemen standing outside the tent gave way one after another. This "Mr. Mu Yun" came forward and clasped his fists at Hua Bushi and said, "Brother Hua has many capable people in his sect. This little brother's swordsmanship is so godly that Mu Yun is envious." "[

Hua Bushi returned the courtesy and said: "Brother Muyun, I have given you a compliment. He is a disciple of Li Hu who is rude by nature and does not know etiquette. If you offend me in any way, please ask Brother Muyun and Manager Qiu Haihan for a moment."

Cao Muyun said: "Brother Hua said this out of nowhere."

He paused briefly and then said: "Brother Hua is here today, isn't it as we promised before to bring the traitor who kidnapped the prince and princess to justice?"

Hua Bushi mentioned in his letter that he would bring Yang Sichang to see him, but he did not say that he wanted to bring the traitor to justice. Cao Muyun said that he was deliberately provoking.

When Yu Jue, who was standing aside, heard this, he felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head. He only knew that Zhonghua Bushi's trick was to trick him into the opponent's camp. The result must be extremely bad. However, Yang Sichang's expression did not change, as if he had not heard anything.

Hua Bushi smiled slightly and said: "Brother Muyun is joking. Mr. Sichang and General Yu are both friends of my younger brother. I came here just because I have something to talk to."

However, Cao Muyun's face was cold and he said: "Brother Hua comes to drink tea and chat with me. You are welcome. But these two are the traitors who kidnapped the princess and the prince. Not only do I have nothing to talk to them about, but It is our duty to bring them to justice immediately.”

Yu Jue heard this and shouted angrily: "We have fallen into a "treacherous" plot by mistake. You can take advantage of Mr. Yu Jue and serve the country loyally and escort the prince back to the capital. You want to slander us as traitors, but there is no hope."

Cao Muyun said: "Really? You took the prince and princess's car out of the customs. It's not treason and surrender to the enemy. But the evidence is conclusive. Why should I slander you?"

Groundless charges in the officialdom can lead to death. It would be very easy for Cao Muyun to accuse Yang Sichang and Yu Jue of hijacking and defecting.

Seeing that Qiu Hengbo was about to step forward to take Hua Bushi again, he said loudly: "Wait a minute, Brother Cao, can you remember the three things we agreed on on Okura Island that day?"

Cao Muyun said: "Remember"

Hua Bushi said: "The first thing I want Brother Cao to do is to turn enemies into friends and sit down and talk calmly with Mr. Sichang."

Cao Muyun looked at the young master and was silent for a moment before saying: "Muyun understands what Brother Hua means, but when we made the agreement that day, Muyun also mentioned a condition, that is, none of the three things should go against the Ming Dynasty. It would be a bit difficult for Brother Hua to ask my younger brother to turn enemies into friends with this traitor."

Hua Bushi said: "Hua Bushi feels that this matter does not go against the interests of the imperial court."[

Cao Muyun shook his head and said: "Brother Hua will not understand many things if he is not in the officialdom. Muyun knows that Brother Hua has good intentions, but this matter cannot be solved based on the friendship between you and me. I am afraid that this time I will have to Brother Hua is disappointed”

The purpose of Hua Bushi and Yang Sichang Yu Jue's coming this time was to promote the cooperation between the "Five Kings Party" and the "Eunuch Party" to resolve disputes. Cao Muyun had already thought of this in his mind.

However, thinking and agreeing are two different things.

The dispute between the three parties in the DPRK has been going on for a long time. The "Eunuch Party" and the "Five Kings Party" have been fighting each other for many years and have accumulated a lot of hatred. Not long ago, Cao Muyun's uncle Cao Huachun also made the "Five Kings Party" the most powerful party in the DPRK. The important figure Wen Tiren was impeached and dismissed from office. Now the former chief minister of the cabinet has been poisoned to death by the emperor's gift of dove wine.

Even if there is no such hatred, there are still irreconcilable conflicts of interest between the two parties. Official positions, power and wealth are always closely connected and are the source of disputes. As long as you are caught in it, you can only defeat your opponents to seize these interests and compromise. room for

From this point of view, there is no difference between officialdom and Jianghu. They are extremely dangerous and only the strong can survive.

Hua Bushi couldn't help frowning and said: "Today's world is full of chaos and wars, but the officials in the court are fighting endlessly for the benefit of one party. Now that there is an opportunity to resolve party disputes, isn't it the interest of the Ming Dynasty, Brother Cao?" Why are you unwilling to do something?”

Cao Muyun said: "The first half of what Brother Hua said is true. Now the Ming Dynasty's trouble lies in party strife, so Muyun will not give up every possible opportunity to attack the 'treacherous' party. Only in this way can we unify the government and relieve the crisis of the country."

Everyone has their own way of doing things, and it is difficult for others to change. Hearing Cao Mu's words, Hua Bushi secretly sighed in his heart, knowing that he had already made up his mind to use this opportunity to bring down the "Five Kings Party". It seems that the young master's previous plan was a bit too optimistic.

But at this moment, Yang Sichang suddenly said: "Is the land of the five provinces enough?"

Yang Sichang has been silent since he entered the camp. Just now, when the swordsman was about to step forward to take someone away, he didn't react at all. But at this moment, he suddenly said such a meaningless sentence.

Cao Muyun said: "What did you say?"

Yang Sichang said: "I can give you access to the five provinces of Shanxi, Shandong, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Huguang. Mr. Cao, can you change your mind and let me and my party go to Beijing?"

The administrative divisions of the Ming Dynasty include the two capitals, the north and the south, and the thirteen chief secretaries, which are commonly known as the "Two Domains and Thirteen Provinces." The spheres of influence of the three parties in the DPRK and China, the "Eunuch Party", mainly control the capital and the other thirteen provinces of the North and South Zhili Prefectures. The military and political power of the province is controlled by the "Donglin Party" and the "Five Kings Party" respectively.

The five provinces Yang Sichang mentioned accounted for almost 40% of the Ming Dynasty, which is also the area controlled by the "Five Kings Party" today. Among them, Zhejiang, Huguang, and Jiangxi are very wealthy areas.

Cao Muyun's expression changed and he said: "You are saying that the 'Five Kings Party' can hand over the military and political power of these five provinces to my 'Eunuch Party'"

He had heard it very clearly before, but he still couldn't help but ask again.

Yang Sichang said: "Yes, or it can be said that Yang Sichang can help the Cao family gain military and political power in these five provinces in exchange for cooperation between you and me."

Cao Muyun said: "Mr. Yang's words are too hard to believe."

Yang Sichang's status in the "Five Kings Party" is not low. Cao Muyun knows it very well, but the five provinces are not trivial, and they are the foundation of the "Five Kings Party". He can't help but doubt whether Yang Sichang's words are true or false.

Yang Sichang said: "Prince Fu has been trapped by the 'Five Kings Party'. It is difficult for the court to gain military power in the five provinces. It is also difficult to maintain the military power of the five provinces. Rather than doing so, it is better to offer it to the Cao family in exchange for clearing off the suspicion of treason for Prince Fu. As for whether Sichang can do this." Mr. Cao will know after we sit down and discuss the details in detail."

As long as the "Five Kings Party" falls, the territory of these five provinces will be divided between the other two parties in the DPRK and China. The power of the "Eunuch Party" is mostly limited to the two capitals. The "Donglin Party" officials in other provinces are more competing for military and political power in these places. The power is more advantageous, but if it is as Yang Sichang said, allowing King Fu to maintain his position and the "Five Kings Party" can successfully hand over the five provinces to the Cao family, then it will undoubtedly be much more beneficial to the "Huan Party". If it succeeds, the "Huan Party" will immediately be able to gain power. It will be just around the corner for the dominant force among the three parties to take control of the court.

Of course, this matter is not as simple as just saying a word. There are also many uncertain factors that need to be considered and resolved in detail. Cao Muyun secretly considered and weighed in his heart and was speechless for a moment.

Hua Bushi could see that Cao Muyun was already moved and said: "Brother Cao once said to his younger brother that he was willing to serve the Ming Dynasty with all his loyalty. Now that there is an opportunity to eliminate the party strife in the DPRK, why should there be any hesitation?"

Cao Muyun frowned and said: "This matter is of great importance and cannot be decided at once. Moreover, even if Muyun agrees, it still requires the approval of the fifth uncle and the prince."

The fifth uncle he mentioned was Cao Huachun, the governor of Dongchang, and the prince was Wang Chengen, the imperial eunuch. These two people are the two leaders of the "eunuch party" today.

Hua Bushi smiled slightly and said, "As long as Brother Mu Yun agrees, the rest of the matter will be easy. Everyone can sit down and discuss it slowly. Hua Bushi believes that with the wisdom of Brother Cao and Brother Sichang, they will be able to come up with a perfect strategy to overcome all obstacles." Excluded to achieve cooperation”

Cao Muyun thought for a moment and seemed to finally make up his mind and said: "Okay, as Brother Hua said, Mr. Sichang please come into the tent and sit down to talk."
Chapter completed!