Film and Television: The Great Feng Sword Immortal, starting with Lingyue's updo hairstyle

The Earl of Pingyuan was one of the noble families.

With the Earl of Pingyuan killed, those nobles certainly won't let it go.

As for the civil service group, they will certainly use this matter to attack Wei Yuan.

Because Wei Yuan was an absolutely isolated minister in the court!

Emperor Yuanjing granted him immense power and would never allow Wei Yuan to form cliques for personal gain.

"I didn't expect that the Immortal Su would care about matters of the court." Wei Yuan smiled.

That sounded somewhat sarcastic.

"You're lenient with me, so of course I should think about you too."

Su Nan laughed it off, pretending not to understand the meaning behind Wei Yuan's words.

He abruptly changed the subject and started talking about Prince Yu.

"Prince Yu is now the leading figure among the noble families. I heard that Emperor Yuanjing intends to have him enter the cabinet and compete for the position of Grand Secretary."

Although Emperor Yuanjing neglected state affairs, he was extremely adept at the art of ruling.

"He wanted to use Prince Yu to suppress the increasingly powerful civil service group."

"..."

Wei Yuan's expression changed slightly.

Because the factional struggles in the imperial court that Su Nan mentioned earlier were not exactly a secret.

However, the matter of Prince Yu entering the cabinet was a top secret!

Emperor Yuanjing had just discussed this matter with him not long ago!

What is meant by "meritorious nobles"?

Those who are members of the royal family or those who have made outstanding military achievements and have been rewarded can become nobles.

With the war over two decades past, the path to advancement for nobles had long been closed.

This means that the nobility group will only weaken further without a major war breaking out.

In contrast, the civil service is full of talent, with fresh blood constantly entering the court.

With this ebb and flow, the aristocratic group naturally became less powerful than the civil service group day by day.

Therefore, Emperor Yuanjing planned to transfer Prince Yu into the cabinet to compete for the position of chief minister, in order to balance the two major groups of nobles and civil officials!

"How did you know about this?" Wei Yuan narrowed his eyes.

"The Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau) has many people and a lot of gossip, so it's easy to get information from them."

"Although I have no intention of entering the court, as an outsider, I can often see things more clearly."

"It's easy to guess."

Su Nan used a pre-prepared excuse.

Wei Yuan nodded and did not ask any further questions.

"Prince Yu was learned and talented. He studied under the great Confucian scholar Zhang Shen and was proficient in military strategy."

“If he weren’t of noble birth, he would be the Minister of War now.”

Wei Yuan gave a nonchalant reply.

"Could Emperor Yuanjing really trust a prince to serve as Grand Secretary?" Su Nan countered.

“The entire elite group stands behind Prince Yu.”

“There have been instances where a prince has headed the cabinet.”

"The entire nobility group has high hopes for Prince Yu."

Wei Yuan's expression remained as calm as ever.

Because he had already guessed what Su Nan was going to say next.

"So you want to return the favor?"

Su Nan blinked and laughed, "It's not really a matter of returning a favor."

"It's about reciprocity."

Wei Yuan smiled.

He suddenly felt that the young man in front of him was somewhat interesting.

Su Nan's sudden mention of Prince Yu sounded rather strange.

But to a clever man like Wei Yuan, it was not surprising at all.

The two major factions, the nobles and the civil officials, will attack him because of the death of the Earl of Pingyuan.

He helped cover for Su Nan, and Su Nan wanted to help him in return.

The best way is to distract yourself.

What could possibly distract the two factions?

It was naturally a struggle between the two major factions: civil officials and nobles!

Prince Yu is currently at a crucial juncture in his entry into the cabinet, and both the nobility and the civil service are watching him closely.

It is believed that the political parties within the civil service group would not want to see Prince Yu enter the cabinet so easily.

Then they will inevitably take action!

How do you incite a struggle between the nobility and the civil officials?

Wei Yuan looked at Su Nan.

Looking at the handsome young face opposite him, Wei Yuan suddenly had the answer in his heart.

Princess Pingyang.

"The apple of Prince Yu's eye."

"The civil service group is unlikely to target Prince Yu; Princess Pingyang is the best choice."

"You are on good terms with Princess Pingyang, so it won't be difficult for you to do this."

"..."

Listening to Wei Yuan's analysis, sentence by sentence.

Even Su Nan couldn't help but sigh, this person is really too smart.

No wonder he was known as the God of War of the Great Feng Dynasty and the Imperial Tailor!

As wise as a demon!

Wei Yuan also felt that the young man in front of him was unfathomable.

Such political maneuvering even when not in the imperial court!

A few words can ignite a fight between two major factions!

Fortunately, this person did not enter the imperial court.

Otherwise, one day, the Great Feng court will have another powerful Su faction!

"The deal is done."

Wei Yuan responded that he thought the matter was feasible.

He didn't care whether he was attacked by his ministers.

But the conflict between the two factions will provide him with many opportunities.

Before helping Hengyuan, Su Nan had already planned to use this opportunity to join forces with Wei Yuan to eliminate the hidden dangers in Pingyang!

I can't always stay by Pingyang's side.

……

Hengyuan stayed overnight at Prince Yu's residence and safely weathered the crisis.

He didn't expect to receive another piece of good news.

"Is the Prince of Pingyang going to sponsor the Yangshengtang?"

Hengyuan was overjoyed upon hearing this news.

Although Yangshengtang had the support of the imperial court, the money was barely enough to sustain its daily operations after being skimmed off at each level.

Hengyuan gave all his daily earnings to the health center so that the children could barely have enough to eat!

Upon hearing the news that the Pingyang County government was going to provide financial assistance, Hengyuan was naturally overjoyed!

"Pingyang and I plan to go to the health center to see if the children are missing anything."

"We'll buy all the items and send them over once we get back."

Su Nan smiled faintly.

Hengyuan bowed to Su Nan and Pingyang, expressing his gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness, Immortal Su and Princess!"

The three then set off for the outer city.

Hengyuan's health center is located in a remote area of ​​the southern city.

The capital of the Great Feng Dynasty was divided into inner and outer cities, with high-ranking officials, nobles, and wealthy merchants residing in the inner city.

The flow of wealth and the change of power all take place within the inner city.

The outer city, however, presents a striking contrast to the inner city.

When Su Nan and Ping Yang arrived at the health center, they were moved to see the poorly clothed children and the unpalatable food.

“Brother Su, these children are living in terrible hardship.”

Pingyang is a kind-hearted person, and he was deeply moved when he saw the miserable lives of these children!

"Master Hengyuan, I will have someone send some food when I get back."

“After that, I would send someone to deliver money every month.”