Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 331: Words from the bottom of my heart!

Facing Lin Wenxu's eager gaze, Lin Dongcheng lowered his head in shame.

He was able to become one of the three main officials in charge of the Jingzhou case thanks to the recommendation of the left prime minister Wu Yong. This also shows that his status in the Wu party was not low and he was considered one of Wu Yong's confidants.

In fact, he and Lin Wenxu have a good personal relationship, so it is reasonable for him to help Lin Wenxu.

But Lin Dongcheng could only smile bitterly and bowed his hands at this moment: "Master Xiaolin, it's not that I don't want to help, it's just that the situation in Jingzhou is much more serious than I imagined."

He sighed softly, "I thought that this trip to Jingzhou was a good job that would add merit to my achievements, but who would have thought... This is not a place to gain merit, this is simply a hot potato."

The next moment, Lin Wenxu felt his hand being tightly grasped. He looked up and saw the old man in front of him with his eyes wide open. His eyes were bloodshot. He hadn't had a good rest for a long time. "There are enemies everywhere, Master Xiaolin. The vagrants passing by may be enemies, and the people in the city may be enemies. If time goes on, even my colleagues around me... I am worried that they may have been bewitched by the Salvation Church."

"I already know your intentions. It is a good thing to pacify the area and restore order in Jingzhou. But... now is really not the right time!"

"General Ling and I have finally managed to eliminate the Salvation Church in each county town. We must advance from the county town to the surrounding counties little by little, inch by inch. Only in this way can we drive all the Salvation Church out of Jingzhou!"

"But when you arrived, you had no idea what Jingzhou had become like now, and you clamored to restore order in Jingzhou, round up the vagrants, and seize the farmland..."

"But all of these things, one after another, are loosening the gap that we have finally come together. I know you have good intentions, but your good intentions are actually doing bad things!"

"That's why I'm asking General Ling for mercy. What's more, can I really persuade General Ling?"

Lin Dongcheng held Lin Wenxu's hand and said earnestly, "I later figured it out. Although His Majesty chose Jingzhou as the test site for selecting the crown prince, the real main force to deal with the Salvation Church is still the Patrol Heavenly Observatory and the soldiers of the four prefectures. The only prince who holds military power has voluntarily given up the position of crown prince. Without military power, even if the other princes send some people, they can't influence the overall situation."

"Among the three chief officials this time, Admiral Wei and General Ling are loyal to the imperial power and will never favor any prince. Only I will work with you. In this way, even if you only do some small things, I can guarantee that in this Jingzhou event, the Second Prince will be able to win the crown prince!"

"In this case, please ask Mr. Xiaolin to appease all the party members, do your duty and do your work with all your heart."

His words came from the bottom of his heart.

Lin Wenxu fell silent. Just from Lin Dongcheng's brief words, he realized that he had thought too simply before coming here.

The disaster in Jingzhou this time is not as simple as eliminating the bandits.

He had to admit that what Lin Dongcheng said made a lot of sense. If it weren't for other things, he might have agreed.

But now... no!
Because Lin Wenxu came to Jingzhou this time not just to complete the election of the crown prince!

And there is also the matter of Xu Wenhua!
Lin Wenxu bowed deeply to Lin Dongcheng and sighed, "Uncle, it's not that I don't want to, but I can't!"

Such a solemn look actually startled Lin Dongcheng: "Why do you have to be so polite, Master Xiaolin? Please stand up quickly."

"Uncle, please promise me one thing!"

"Why bother with that? Just speak frankly."

Lin Dongcheng helped Lin Wenxu to stand up, looked at him and said, "I came here this time to deal with some personal matters. Please take me by your side as your adjutant, and allow me to be free from the control of the army, so that I and my people can enter and leave the county city freely."

He cannot be trapped in Tianyuan County, he has to go see Xu Wenhua!
Lin Dongcheng immediately showed hesitation: "This..."

Lin Wenxu bowed again: "I beg you to agree, uncle." "Can you tell me what the private matter is?"

"..."

Lin Wenxu remained silent, actually he didn't know how to answer.

Lin Dongcheng sighed and said, "Forget it, forget it. Since Master Xiaolin has asked for your help, I will do as you say. I believe Master Xiaolin knows what to do."

The reason why he retreated was not because of Lin Wenxu, but because of Wu Xiang behind Lin Wenxu.

His situation is very delicate now. Although he can understand what Ling Fang did, his friends in the Wu Party may not understand it.

After the Jingzhou incident is resolved, I am afraid that Prime Minister Wu will have to "show his power" with General Ling in the court.

In the eyes of these party members, what Lin Dongcheng is doing now is either aiding and abetting the evil, or standing idly by, and he will inevitably incur the wrath of Prime Minister Wu.

It was for this reason that he spoke so sincerely in front of Lin Wenxu, which was actually an excuse for himself.

If he does not agree to Lin Wenxu's request now, he is afraid that he will not speak for himself in the future. At that time, he will have to face the wrath of Prime Minister Wu.

The most important thing is that just keeping Lin Wenxu by your side as an aide is not a big deal. I believe that General Ling will not be too embarrassed even if he knows about it.

And for Lin Dongcheng himself, it is not a bad thing.

Scholar Kobayashi does have some real talent and knowledge. He just didn't understand the situation in Jingzhou before. After he fully understands everyone's current situation, I think he will be able to come up with some good strategies to help himself solve problems.

When Lin Wenxu heard Lin Dongcheng relieved, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Next step...it's time for him to go find Xu Wenhua!
If I remember correctly, Xu Wenhua is near Tianyuan County!

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"Now, all the county towns in Jingzhou have been plowed clean. There is no Salvation Church in the county towns, but there are many traces of the Salvation Church in the villages and counties."

"That is why General Ling has issued an order that each county town must send out five battalions every day to patrol the counties and towns day and night. Once any trace of the Salvation Church is found, they must report it to us."

"Take Tianyuan County as an example. Among the five battalions sent out, most are led by the Patrol Captains. One battalion is composed of members of the Patrol Guard. The other four battalions are all government soldiers. They change shifts at 7:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. every day, and this is the only chance to leave the city."

"I have prepared a set of official uniforms for Scholar Xiaolin. After we leave the city, the Sky Patrol Captain will disperse the troops. You can take this opportunity to leave."

At noon the next day, Lin Wenxu, wearing a uniform of a government soldier, mingled with the team that went out on patrol, still thinking about what Lin Dongcheng had told him.

He was a little nervous, worried that someone might find out, but his identity was not revealed until he left the county gate and arrived in the suburbs of Tianyuan County.

This made him breathe a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)