Joy of Life: I am a Han Dynasty succubus, and I rebel from the beginning

Chapter 336: Lin Dabao disappears, Fan Xian breaks the political unwritten rules again
Liu Hong did not respond to Lin Ruofu immediately, but stood up slowly.

"Let's take a closer look! First, let's take a look at the composition of Qing's 800,000-strong army."

Lin Ruofu sighed and stretched out his hand to take out the cabinet member medal in his arms.

"Your Majesty, I am old and a timid person. I cannot adapt to this era of great change."

"I beg you to resign!"

In terms of ability, Lin Ruofu can only outshine the Minister of Rites Guo Youzhi, the Minister of War Huang Ming, and the Minister of Justice Nei Kuang.

As for Xiao He, Zhang Liang and Versace, all Lin Ruofu can rely on are the connections and prestige he has accumulated over the years.

Liu Hong shook his head, stretched out his hand, and pushed the medal back into Lin Ruofu's hand.

"Prime Minister Lin, you are the first Prime Minister of the Han Kingdom. The reform cannot be separated from you! You and I, the king and the minister, should become a good story."

Lin Ruofu's old face suddenly became much more bitter.

He used to be the prime minister of Qing State and didn't want to step down, but Emperor Qing insisted on driving him out and monopolizing power.

But now in the Han Kingdom, Lin Ruofu is increasingly overwhelmed and cannot adapt to the Han Kingdom's transition from an agricultural economy to a semi-industrial system.

He wanted to retreat, but Liu Hong refused to let him.

Because whether it was Zhang Liang, Xiao He, or Shi Chanli, they were all too young.

Not enough prestige to lead a cabinet.

As for Guo Youzhi, Huang Ming, and others, they do have the qualifications, but their abilities are slightly lacking.

Liu Hong helped Lin Ruofu into the carriage with a gentle voice.

"Prime Minister Lin, don't think so much! Han still has me. As long as I am here, Han will not be able to turn the tables."

Lin Ruofu was exhausted physically and mentally. He nodded and was about to get on the carriage.

Cheng Jushu, the commander of the imperial guards, walked towards Liu Hong with vigorous steps and an aggressive momentum.

After seeing Liu Hong, he saluted with his fists, and when he saw Lin Ruofu, a trace of pity appeared in his eyes.

"King of Han! Something terrible has happened. Prime Minister Lin's only son, Lin Dabao, has mysteriously disappeared in the mansion, and Prime Minister Lin's housekeeper has also disappeared."

Liu Hong stood there, lost in thought.

Lin Ruofu rushed down from the carriage with an extremely excited look on his face. He grabbed Cheng Jushu by the collar and stared at him.

"What did you say! Dabao is missing?"

After Lin Gong died, he only had Lin Dabao as his son!
Now that Lin Dabao has also disappeared, Lin Ruofu feels as if the sky is about to fall down.

Liu Hong frowned slightly.

"There are three hundred guards at Prime Minister Lin's residence. Even a ninth-rank master cannot take Lin Dabao away quietly!"

Lin Dabao weighs at least 240 to 250 kilograms.

Such a big bunch of body types.

Are Lin Ruofu's guards all fools? They can't even see it.

Cheng Jushu didn't know how to answer, so he could only take out the documents of the joint investigation by the Ministry of Justice, Dali Temple, and Kyoto Prefecture.

Just as he was about to hand it to Liu Hong, Lin Ruofu, who loved his son dearly, snatched it away.

Cheng Jushu frowned and was about to question Lin Ruofu for his lawlessness.

Liu Hong shook his head and said, no problem!
This is Lin Ruofu's only son. If Lin Dabao dies.

The bloodline of their Lin family was cut off.

The questionnaire clearly stated that this was an act by the remnants of the Supervisory Council, with a large number of secret agents mixed in, as well as a ninth-rank master.

With the help of insiders and outsiders, the unconscious Lin Dabao was stuffed into a dung bucket, packed up and taken away, disappearing in the vast Kyoto.

The rest of the investigation was gone.

After all, the Han Kingdom did not have any secret agencies. Even the Baoyue Tower, the Qian Bank, and the People's Conference were mainly used to collect intelligence and organize the reputation of officials and public opinion.

Lin Ruofu knelt on the ground, beating his chest and stamping his feet, tears streaming down his face.

"What a sin! Why is my Dabao's life so miserable? He didn't do anything wrong, why was he stuffed into a dung bucket and his whereabouts are unknown?"

The matter is quite clear.

There was almost no need for investigation to know that it was Fan Xian who sent the remaining forces of the Supervisory Council to do the deed.

This time, the target was not Liu Hong, but Lin Ruofu, who was at the pinnacle of official power.

Liu Hong patted Lin Ruofu on the shoulder.

He gave a cold order to Cheng Jushu.

"Let Xiao He's Kyoto Prefecture, the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and the city defense forces all mobilize!"

"Search all pedestrians in and out of Kyoto strictly. Do not allow the secret agents of the Overwatch Council to take Lin Dabao out of the city."

Liu Hong was organized and after arranging things, he was about to appease Lin Ruofu.

However, they found that Lin Ruofu, who was nearly seventy years old, had fainted on the ground due to this blow.

So what if he has all the power?

Lin Ruofu is now just an old man, the father of only one son.

Liu Hong sighed, carried Lin Ruofu into the carriage, and ordered Cheng Jushu to send Lin Ruofu safely to the mansion.

Hong Zhu's voice sounded somewhat indignant.

"Your Majesty! The two countries used different methods to fight each other, and there is nothing to criticize about that! But attacking Prime Minister Lin, isn't that too despicable?"

"Even though Prime Minister Lin is the Prime Minister of the Han Kingdom and the chief minister of the cabinet, he is also the father of Princess Lin Wan'er and the father-in-law of Fan Xian!"

Liu Hong's eyes became much gloomier and he didn't say anything.

Fan Xian's actions were too rule-breaking, yet he still wanted others to follow his rules. How is that possible!

(ps: Fan Xian's use of Lin Dabao is not fabricated, it ruins his character! In the original novel, Fan Xian did think of using Lin Dabao to overthrow the princess, but he gave up the idea after discovering that the princess and the prince were having an affair.)
At the same time, Liu Hong had to admit it.

Fan Xian suffered a defeat in Kyoto, the death of Chen Pingping, and escaped from Dadong Mountain, and truly grew a lot.

By now, Liu Hong had to take Fan Xian's plan seriously.

He hit Liu Hong's vital points step by step.

First, he sent Fan Ruoruo to secretly come to Kyoto, hoping to take this opportunity to use Fan Ruoruo's position as the legal wife to unite the aristocratic families and put down Liu Hong's Han Kingdom Reform.

At the very least, it can hinder Liu Hong's progress and cause trouble.

But Fan Xian didn't expect that Liu Hong was so cruel that he would kill his former lover without hesitation.

He then used the power of the Supervisory Council to snatch Lin Dabao away, forcing Lin Ruofu to leave the position of Prime Minister of the Han Kingdom.

As soon as Lin Ruofu leaves, I'm afraid the officials will start to stir.

Since no one can control the old prime minister, most of the second-rank officials will feel that they have a chance to squeeze into the cabinet and maybe even become the prime minister.

At worst, political investment can also help you accumulate capital for yourself.

This is going to cause chaos in the Han Kingdom!
Liu Hong didn't know when he returned to the palace.

Instead of going to the Imperial Study, he went to the Queen's Weiyang Palace.

Sang Wen was weaving cloth for the baby, her face gleaming with maternal radiance.

Liu Hong gave her the power to interfere in the harem's politics, and a large number of officials were wavering between Sang Wen and Imperial Concubine Zhan Pianpian.

However, Sang Wen did not get involved in politics at the first time, because she knew that Liu Hong’s goal was to reform the law.

So Sang Wen quietly observed and investigated the real reformist officials.

When Sang Wen saw Liu Hong coming, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes and he wanted to stand up.

Liu Hong gently held Sang Wen in his arms, caressed the baby in Sang Wen's belly, and spoke in a low voice.

"Lin Ruofu's only son, Lin Dabao, is missing! It was Fan Xian who did it."

Sang Wen was stunned, and soon a trace of worry appeared on his face.

It seems that he has thought of the series of chain reactions after Lin Dabao's disappearance.

"Your Majesty..."

Sang Wen spoke softly.

Is Liu Hong planning to let himself intervene in political affairs in advance to maintain the balance in the court?

Unexpectedly, Liu Hong shook his head, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"I hate this era. They always resort to spy politics and assassinations!"

"Is this the limit of what these people can do? Apart from instigating white terror, they don't reform the country or strengthen the military." "It's as if it doesn't matter if we are bad, as long as our opponents are worse than us!"

In the end, even Liu Hong, who had attained enlightenment in Taiping Villa, could not hide the indignation in his heart.

This was the first time he revealed so much humanity after becoming a Grand Master.

Sang Ye looked at Liu Hong quietly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes.

This is the Liu Hong she knows!

Instead of the cold and indifferent King of Han Liu Hong and Grandmaster Liu Hong.

Sang Wen gently stroked the baby in her arms. She understood that Liu Hong had not changed from beginning to end.

It’s just that as his power grows, he becomes even better at concealing his emotions.

"King of Han! If that's the case, then let the next prime minister come to my Weiyang Palace to pay his respects! With the support of the King of Han and the Queen of Han, this prime minister will be able to stay stable for a few years no matter what."

Liu Hong waved his hand and his tone became firm.

"No need! Just rest and take care of your baby. I will put the Han Kingdom on a war footing and intervene in all frontline military, political and financial affairs."

Liu Hong made up his mind, even if he, the King of Han, was bound in Kyoto.

Han Xin must also make sure to inflict heavy damage on the State of Qing.

Take advantage of the state of war to massacre all the remaining forces of the Qing Kingdom in the Han Kingdom.

Sang Wen smiled and nodded, motioning for the maid to bring the pipa over.

"King Han, you haven't listened to my music for a long time."

Liu Hong also laughed, sat on the chair, and closed his eyes gently.

A melodious and cheerful tune came, as if pulling back time to the scene when Liu Hong was still Pei Bo, full of vigor and energy, and directly brought Sang Wen back to the mansion.

This time, Liu Hong was determined to eradicate the malpractices of Han State spies.

Inside the cabinet, the Minister of Personnel Zhang Liang seemed to sense something. He raised his head and looked in the direction of Weiyang Palace.

Put down the list of officials to be screened for reform.

Zhang Liang put his hands behind his back and gently closed his eyes.

When Xiao He saw Zhang Liang like this, he laughed.

"Minister Zhang, the King of Han hasn't discussed matters with you for a long time. Are you a little dissatisfied?"

They were all talented people promoted by Liu Hong, and now they both hold the position of Shangshu.

I made a few jokes and others pretended not to hear me.

Zhang Liang glanced at Xiao He, who was always full of energy, and shook his head.

"Before the King of Han founded the country, I accompanied him and made plans. This is what a counselor should do."

"Now we are both officials in the same court. I am just a minister. If the King of Han consults with me on matters of any size, it will be easy to be suspected of exceeding my authority, and it will also make me vulnerable to slander by my colleagues."

There are some things that are difficult to say directly, but everyone knows them.

Before the King of Han founded the country, every step he took to climb up was difficult and like walking on thin ice.

Now the King of Han no longer needs any conspiracies or power struggles.

Because his attitude is the attitude of the Han Dynasty!

Besides, there are many rumors in the Han State now, trying to erase the achievements of the King of Han.

It is said that Zhang Liang had half the credit for the King of Han's possession of the Han Kingdom, and Xiao He and Han Xin also had some credit.

His generals also made great contributions, accounting for half of the credit, as well as the early funding from Northern Qi and Dongyi City, and the support from Fan Ruoruo's family.

As a result, Liu Hong independently founded the Han Kingdom and had no credit at all.

Instead, we owe two and a half Han countries!
Zhang Liang stopped for a long time and shook his head.

"Lin is extremely important to the Han State. I have to help him! Let Yu Ping, the Minister of Personnel, take some monks from the temple to look for Lin Dabao."

The smile on Xiao He's face faded and his brows furrowed.

Zhang Liang ignored this and sat in his seat, continuing to examine the practices of various officials and screen out the reformist officials.

In the compound of the Ministry of Personnel, Yu Ping held Zhang Liang's letter, smiling but his tone became cold.

"Zhang Liang really uses me like a black glove! He wants me to do all the dirty work."

The temple monk servant looked up at Yu Ping and spoke slowly.

"Then sir! Do we listen?"

"Listen! Of course I have to listen. Zhang Liang is the Minister of Personnel and a member of the cabinet. His power is second only to Prime Minister Lin. How can I not listen?"

Yu Ping's tone was somewhat sarcastic.

He never thought that he was worse than Zhang Liang!
If he had met Liu Hong first, he would have been able to help Liu Hong ascend the throne of King of Han.

Yu Ping slowly stood up, mobilized the power of the temple, and continued to cooperate with Baoyue Tower, Qian Xing, and members of the Kyoto People's Conference.

He understood what Zhang Liang wanted to do.

However, this would be of great benefit to the Han State and to him, so Yu Ping was willing to do it.

Kyoto was in chaos. The King of Han gave orders, and the government and the military cooperated with each other, uploading pieces of intelligence one after another.

Analysis shows that the living space of the remaining forces of the Supervisory Commission is being continuously compressed.

For the military, there is only one word for these secret agents of the Inspectorate who are bent on inciting civil unrest in the Han Dynasty: kill!

Anyway, with procedural justice in hand, they don't have to worry about paying with one's life or being sent to jail.

Shadow, the chief of the Sixth Supervisory Department, was dressed as an old farmer at this time. He looked at the city defense troops' continuous search with a serious expression.

Of course he could hide in the crowd by himself, but he couldn't take Lin Dabao with him!

Lin Dabao is too big and too conspicuous.

"Master Shadow, our Overwatch Council has a secret passage leading to the outside of Kyoto, right on Niulan Street."

"As long as you fight your way into Niulan Street, it won't be a problem for you to escape from Kyoto according to the secret passage."

More than a dozen diehard secret agents saluted with fists.

Shadow pondered for a moment and nodded slowly.

He patted the smelly feces bucket next to him.

For the sake of Lin Dabao, he would not hesitate even to sacrifice the little power that the Supervisory Council had left in Kyoto.

Everything is worth it!
"In that case, thank you all for your help!"

Many secret agents looked serious and started to speak.

"Everything is worth it to restore our Daqing kingdom."

Just as Shadow was about to get up, the dung bucket started moving.

A aggrieved voice, like that of a child, came from the dung bucket.

"Where is this? It's so dark and smelly."

"Dad, I'm scared. Where are you?"

Shadow glanced at the spies around him. Wasn't this drug said to last for four hours?

It's only been two hours and the estimates of the spies everywhere have such large errors!
The spies lowered their heads in shame.

"Sir, I estimated it based on the size of an average person. Lin Dabao is too big, and I didn't control the dosage well."

Shadow sighed and waved.

Forget it, why bother with these dying people!
The lid of the dung bucket was suddenly pushed open. Before Lin Dabao could show any excitement, he saw many secret agents from the Supervisory Office dressed in black.

His face suddenly tensed and he wanted to take a step back.

As a result, both the man and the bucket fell into the dark and smelly alley.

Shadow glanced at Lin Dabao and slowed down his voice.

"Don't be afraid, we're just taking you to a place, be quiet, nothing will happen."

Lin Dabao cried and spoke.

"Dad, where are you? There are bad guys here. I'm afraid..."

Before he could finish his words, Shadow knocked him to the ground with a knife.

(End of this chapter)