Chapter 1450

Qingyang made her move, and it certainly didn't disappoint him.

The death of Xue Zongwu provided an excellent opportunity, and Qingyang, whom He He Lingchuan knew, was fast, steady, accurate, and ruthless; she would not let such an opportunity slip by.

"I'm not just doing business with the Bu family, so it doesn't matter if I put it aside for now." He He Lingchuan comforted Fan Shuang instead. "You've also had a hard journey, so rest well for a few days first."

However, over the next two days, Qingyang continued to exert force, reporting five officials and two military generals in succession!

The charges were also dazzling, involving public land and water conservancy, military equipment manufacturing, the recommendation system, the use of public property for private gain, etc. Some of the names were heard by the residents of Tianshui City for the first time.

The court and the public were shaken.

Qingyang's tactics changed from her previous tepid style to being both aggressive and sharp, yet the ironclad evidence she produced was like a mountain, and every investigation hit the mark.

This showed that Qingyang had been meticulously preparing for more than half a year, having long since grasped detailed evidence of their crimes, just waiting for the right moment to play these good cards one by one.

The common people naturally clapped and cheered, cursing the corrupt officials, but the Yao court was overcast with dark clouds, and a storm was coming.

Dong Rui said to He He Lingchuan: "You went to such great lengths to kill Xue Zongwu, only to let Qingyang show off her skills and take all the limelight."

"Do you think Qingyang is very happy?"

"Isn't she? This big tree, Xue Zongwu, has fallen, and the monkeys underneath are fleeing in all directions. Can't Qingyang defeat them one by one?"

"If killing Xue Zongwu had such a good effect, why didn't she do it sooner?" He He Lingchuan found it funny. "Do you think she couldn't think of this, or that she doesn't know how to kill?"

"Uh..." Dong Rui insisted on his own view. "It wouldn't necessarily be easy to let her kill Xue Zongwu, right?"

"Whether it's Qingyang or Shuangye, they both like to control the overall situation. Especially since Qingyang came here to supervise the nation, she has her own pace. The death of Xue Zongwu must have disrupted her original rhythm; she won't like it."

He He Lingchuan killing Xue Zongwu was equivalent to giving Qingyang a hard push, forcing her to rush forward.

Who likes to be pushed hard?

"Then why is she acting so vigorously?"

"Things have reached this point, so a smart person must know how to seize the opportunity; this has nothing to do with whether she likes it or not." He He Lingchuan said slowly. "This is also what we want to see."

Qingyang's actions will inevitably intensify the conflict between herself and the Yao Nation, and between herself and the Yao King.

This is also He He Lingchuan's calculation.

"Can't Qingyang see that?"

"She is, of course, very clear about it." He He Lingchuan laughed. "But this bait is too fragrant, so she has to swallow it; just like the Yao King invited me to Tianshui City, I knew it was a trap, but I still had to come."

The mirror in his arms was also curious: "What will happen next?"

"Killing Xue Zongwu is equivalent to opening a Pandora's box. The subsequent reactions of Qingyang and the Yao King are hard to predict." He He Lingchuan pondered. "Have you noticed that the officials Qingyang reported do not have high positions?"

"Why is that?"

"It shows that she still has a sense of proportion, and she hasn't used all her moves. Like an old hand in the officialdom such as Qingyang, she must constantly weigh the relationship between herself and her opponents, control the intensity of the struggle, and will not play all her good cards at once."

Fighting without breaking is a tactic that tests one's skill.

That's why He He Lingchuan said that Qingyang hates being pushed hard. It disrupts her original rhythm.

"Conversely, there is still room for escalation in the struggle between her and the Yao King. So, we will do whatever she hates. We can push them again." He He Lingchuan yawned. "Is the place where she lives called the Youhu Villa?"

"Yes, that seems to be a scenic spot in the suburbs of Tianshui City. Ever since Qingyang took a fancy to it, other tourists have not been allowed to enter." Dong Rui laughed. "What bad move are you going to make now?"

He knew that He He Lingchuan now doesn't make a move unless necessary, but once he does, he wants to put people to death.

"Let's help the Yao King a little."

That same day, He He Lingchuan went to visit Yuwen Xu.

A few days ago, under the instruction of the Yao King, Yuwen Xu, Gu Xuan, and others went to Jucheng to get close to He He Lingchuan and talk business, and they made several big deals at that time. Now that He He Lingchuan has arrived in Tianshui City, from the perspective of etiquette, he should go to pay a return visit.

In human interactions, there must be giving and taking.

Yuwen Xu is not a second-generation official.

The Yuwen family has been deeply rooted in the capital for more than ninety years, and he is a genuine descendant of a famous family. As a fourth-generation official, his temperament is not as cautious as ordinary officials, but rather bold and likes to aim high.

Therefore, He He Lingchuan went to visit him first.

Upon hearing that the Island Master of Yangshan had arrived, Yuwen Xu came to welcome him warmly.

This shows He He Lingchuan's ability.

Previously, when Yuwen Xu went to Jucheng to talk to He He Lingchuan about the agreement, it was in accordance with the Yao King's decree, and he had no choice but to obey; after that trip was over, the matters entrusted by his superiors were finished, and Yuwen Xu might not necessarily greet Yangshan with a smiling face again.

The arrogance of the Yao Nation's officials and nobles is well-known.

However, He He Lingchuan's demeanor, conduct, and conversation still left a very good impression on Yuwen Xu.

There was another person beside him, taller, with a face two parts similar to Yuwen Xu.

Yuwen Xu pointed to this man and said: "This is my brother, Yuwen Yong, who just happened to return home today."

Both sides exchanged greetings with smiles.

Although this Yuwen Yong is a military general, his demeanor is even steadier than his younger brother's.

After greeting He He Lingchuan and exchanging a few pleasantries, he left in a hurry.

Yuwen Xu said: "My brother still has military duties, and he is especially busy these days."

Last time when talking business in Jucheng, He He Lingchuan intentionally left some room, and this time he could continue to talk. This is his experience: business doesn't have to be done all at once; one must leave more room for interaction.

As the saying goes, meeting is three parts affection. After going back and forth, didn't they become familiar? Sure enough, after a little negotiation between the two sides, there was no dispute, and they reached an agreement very readily.

This time, He He Lingchuan actually gave up a little profit, so Yuwen Xu was in a happy mood and invited him to stay for a meal at the mansion. Island Master He is a person who knows how to advance and retreat; when cooperating with smart people, one doesn't even need to speak clearly.

The famous families and great merchants of Tianshui City all raise their own chefs, and every family has its own special private dishes. The chef at the Yuwen mansion is good at making various pastries and preparing special alcoholic beverages.

Yuwen Xu pointed to the crispy dumplings on the table: "Brother He, this uses the palm oil from your archipelago. My chef always praises your oil for being good and easy to make crispy."

He He Lingchuan took a sip of sweet wine: "Hey, isn't this blended with cocoa beans?"

It was the first time he had tasted cocoa-flavored thin wine; the color was beautiful, and it was very novel and palatable.

"Yes, this is the only place in all of Tianshui City; there is no other branch." Yuwen Xu laughed. "Even if you were in the palace, you wouldn't be able to eat it."