Chapter 853: The Joseon Deadlock

Liu Zheng watched Piao Zhengyong's eyes quietly.

Piao Zhengyong was unsettled by Liu Zheng's gaze and nearly jumped up: "Lord Liu, what I said is absolutely true! Not a single word is a lie!"

Liu Zheng smiled slightly and nodded.

Good heavens.

It seems this Xie Tianyao still doesn't want to let him live comfortably.

The Hanlin Academy.

That is the Emperor's place, and Liu Zheng once served as a Hanlin Academy Reader; it is somewhat absurd to think that the one now wanting his life is actually his own colleague.

Although that was a product of exchange between the two countries, this Li Zhenzhu had truly spent time in the Hanlin Academy.

Xie Tianyao

Liu Zheng couldn't help but chuckle: "So, Lord Piao is of the Southern Faction?"

Of course, while it sounds complex, it is actually simple.

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Regarding the current situation in Joseon, the Westerner Party supports Queen Inhyeon because Queen Inhyeon is the biological daughter of Min Weizhong. Min Weizhong is a key minister of the Westerner Party.

Therefore, if Zhang Yuzhen wants to contend with Queen Inhyeon, she can only seek the support of the Southern Faction. As it happens, Sukjong Li Tun also wants to suppress the Westerner Party across the board. This can be seen in the alcohol ban in Joseon, because after the ban, the political financial path of the Westerner Party was cut off. Even so, the Westerner Party still has many key ministers at court.

As soon as these words were spoken, Piao Zhengyong was immediately startled: "How did Brother Liu know?"

Liu Zheng took a deep breath.

It seems that just as he has set out, things have already become complicated.

Especially at this stage, with the Wa invading on a large scale, the imperial court values the Southern Faction, who are charging into battle, even more, which naturally solidified Jang Hui-bin's determination to win over the Southerners.

Thinking of this, Liu Zheng couldn't help but smile bitterly.

It seems that whether it is because of Li Xuanya, or because of Li Zhenzhu who wants to kill him

Let's not talk about all the messy things ahead for now.

Everything starts from when Zhang Yuzhen became a Sukwon.

The Westerner Party still controls the government, but the Southern Faction holds a tight grip on military power.

Liu Zheng chuckled, glanced at him, and said indifferently: "Can you tell me what Consort Zhang is worried about?"

Piao Zhengyong laughed: "Lord Liu, Consort Zhang is already pregnant, and since Queen Inhyeon gave birth to the eldest Princess, she was diagnosed by the imperial physician as having an infertile constitution, so..."

As expected.

He and this Jang Hui-bin are destined to stand on opposite sides and fight to the end.

"Then how does Lord Liu think it is appropriate to strike?"

Hearing that Liu Zheng had guessed his identity, Piao Zhengyong also intended to be completely open with Liu Zheng.

Therefore.

This Li Xuanya has become a thorn in her side!

Die!

This Zhang Yuzhen is still worried that the return of Li Xuanya will pose a threat to her future child.

Because if she gives birth to a son, that is fine, but what if it is a daughter?

Then Li Tun would have a whole bunch of daughters; the only one who could compete with her own daughter would be Li Xuanya. Joseon has experienced a matriarchal society; if there really is no son, Zhang Yuzhen could also push her own daughter to the pinnacle.

Liu Zheng chuckled: "Min Weizhong!"

"What?"

Piao Zhengyong's expression changed drastically.

Li Xuanya must die!

A sharp glint flashed in Liu Zheng's eyes: "Why don't we use a strategy: borrowing a knife to kill someone?"

Piao Zhengyong was shaken: "How to borrow a knife? Whose knife to borrow?"

The meaning of the Central Palace is the Queen's residence.

Queen Inhyeon looked anxious at this moment.

A middle-aged man stood behind her.

Hanseong Prefecture.

The Central Palace.

At the thought of her only daughter, the dignified and virtuous Queen Inhyeon could not help but burst into tears.

She went to Longyan for the sake of Joseon.

She must have suffered on the journey.

Queen Inhyeon is also a famous woman in Joseon, and her fame is not even below that of Jang Hui-bin. She was the second Consort of Sukjong Li Tun. If that Jang Hui-bin is a famous enchantress, then this Queen Inhyeon is definitely famous for being dignified and kind. She even had the opportunity to execute her and her son during several competitions with Jang Hui-bin, but she could not bear to, which led to her being deposed from the palace later.

"Where has Xuanya reached?"

"Brother, where has Xuanya reached?"

Min Weizhong also knew the ambition of the Southerners and frowned: "This time, the Longyan reinforcements not only have an army but also involve the trade of buffalo horns. Those responsible for the buffalo horn trade have always been the Southerners..."

Buffalo horn.

It is a very important medicinal material for Joseon. Every year, a large amount must be purchased from Longyan. Historically, the Qing Dynasty once blocked and sanctioned Joseon over the buffalo horn trade, making Joseon suffer unspeakably. Sukjong Li Tun's emphasis on the buffalo horn trade, coupled with Jang Hui-bin's instigation, naturally meant that this Longyan Army had to enter Joseon from Jingcheng.

Min Weizhong pondered for a moment: "Queen, news has come from the front that the Longyan army will take the route from Tianchi through Jingcheng!"

"How can this be, how can this be! That Jingcheng is the territory of the Southerner Li Zhenzhu!"

Queen Inhyeon's expression changed drastically.

Queen Inhyeon asked hurriedly.

Min Weizhong frowned deeply: "Does the Queen mean that I should go to protect the eldest Princess?"

Queen Inhyeon was tearful, nodding in a panic: "Brother, now that Zhang Yuzhen is in power and Li Hang has been promoted three ranks in a row, if anything happens to Li Xuanya, I fear we, I fear we..."

Jingcheng now has an army of fifty thousand from the Southern Faction!

If Li Zhenzhu wanted to take Li Xuanya's life, it would be too simple.

"How much longer until they reach Jingcheng?"

Although Li Xuanya is only a Princess, she is, after all, Li Tun's own flesh and blood. With her here, Queen Inhyeon's position as Queen will not be threatened. But if she were to die, and Zhang Yuzhen is already pregnant at this time, regardless of whether she gives birth to a boy or a girl, I fear she could soon use this to strike at Queen Inhyeon, and their entire Westerner Party would also suffer the consequences.

"About a month or more. Since that is the case, I will go there myself!"

Min Weizhong knew the matter was of great importance and dared not delay, so he cupped his hands and left.

Min Weizhong's heart sank.

Joseon continues the ritual system of the Ming Dynasty; in this world, it has always followed the ritual system of Longyan.

As a Queen, having no heir will lead to being reviled by many.

"It seems our Lord Min is somewhat impatient."

"Hahahaha."

Sitting in the Horse Carriage is the famous Li Hang. This man, Li Hang, is a loyal supporter of Zhang Yuzhen and a representative figure of the Southerner Party. He relied on Zhang Yuzhen's rise to power to climb up step by step, and he can now even rival Min Weizhong in the imperial court.

No one saw it.

At the moment he left.

A Horse Carriage was parked not far away, and several pairs of eyes watched the departing Min Weizhong, all revealing cold smiles.

This Li Hang has a deep, even ambiguous relationship with Zhang Yuzhen, which is why he has his status today.

"Sir, then what about us"

Someone nearby chuckled.

A sharp glint flashed in Li Hang's eyes: "Then kill them all!"

"Yes!"