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"I'm not going to beat around the bush with you anymore,"

"Emperor Tianxi has passed away."

"Empress Xiao became the Empress Dowager and took charge of military and state affairs."

"With a woman in power, the demise of the Liao Dynasty was inevitable."

"I wish to contact Pharmacist Guo in Daliang, Nantou,"

"Would you be willing to return to Daliang with us?"

This morning,

The news of Yelü Chun's death had already been made public.

Zhao Liren came intending to find out some news from the palace.

It's good to prepare early.

Now, hearing Li Chuwen's words,

He was also taken aback.

Then he clasped his hands in a fist salute and said,

"Your Excellency, the Grand Commandant, are truly insightful and far-sighted."

"I, a lowly man, am ignorant of these important military and national affairs,"

"I only know that following the Grand Commandant will definitely not be a mistake."

Li Chuwen nodded and said, "That's good."

"I am writing two letters now,"

"One letter was for Guo, the pharmacist of the Ever-Victorious Army,"

"One letter was addressed to General Zhang Kai, the General Commander of Hebei Province in Daliang."

“You have men who know the roads,”

"Please deliver these two letters to the two of them,"

"No mistakes are allowed."

Zhao Luren cupped his hands and said,

"Alright, I'll go through fire and water for you."

"I will deliver the message even if it means going through fire and water."

Li Chuwen didn't say much either.

They quickly wrote two letters.

It was sealed with sealing wax.

Handed it to Zhao Liren.

"Good work."

Zhao Liren accepted the letter with both hands.

He placed it in his bosom, cupped his hands in greeting, and said...

"We will certainly live up to our mission."

Li Chuwen nodded and said, "There's no time to lose."

"I won't keep you any longer,"

"Let's wait until we return to Daliang,"

Let's have a few more drinks together.

"Alright, I'll take my leave now."

Li Chuwen personally escorted Zhao Luren out of the study.

Li Shi hadn't been out for even a quarter of an hour.

Watching Zhao Liren walk away, he asked in confusion,

"Didn't Father talk to him in detail?"

Li Chuwen shook his head and said, "He's a smart man."

"The advantages and disadvantages are self-evident."

"Alright, you can go and rest now."

"Yes, Father was busy all night,"

"You should get some rest too."

Li Chuwen nodded and then said...

"When someone from the palace came to announce that he was the father,"

“Just say that your father has fallen ill from overwork and cannot enter the palace.”

"Have your uncle bring all the troops he can command."

"Just say that your father has received a secret order,"

"To prevent unforeseen circumstances."

Li Shi asked doubtfully, "Everyone knows that the Emperor hasn't woken up since he fainted."

"I doubt anyone would believe that Father had a secret decree."

Li Chuwen smiled and said, "When Emperor Tianxi was seriously ill,"

"I'm afraid of suddenly dying,"

"He secretly appointed me as the Grand Marshal of the Han and Barbarian Cavalry and Infantry,"

"Command all troops."

"The secret decree was given to me at that time,"

"I possess Emperor Tianxi's personal notes; who dares to doubt them?"

Chapter 1839 Secret Letter

Upon hearing this, Li Shi was overjoyed and laughed.

"Since Father has this note,"

"Why should we fear Xiao Gan?"

"If he dares to disrespect his father,"

"Just strip him of his military power."

Li Chuwen shook his head.

"Neither the Khitans nor the Xi people would allow a Han Chinese to be their Grand Marshal,"

"Emperor Tianxi was willing to appoint me as Grand Marshal back then,"

"That is, they know I cannot win over the masses,"

"Only then will he give me this secret letter."

“He would never have given the secret letter to Xiao Gan or Yelü Dashi, who could possibly command all the troops.”

"However, the Xiao family might know about this secret document,"

“She hates me to the core, and I’m afraid she’ll send someone to demand this secret letter.”

"Have your uncle lead men to guard the mansion,"

"The official statement should be that this will continue until the King of Qin ascends the throne,"

"I am not acting on any imperial decree."

The King of Qin was still far away at Jiashan.

When the King of Qin arrived in Nanjing,

Perhaps Li Chuwen had already fled to Daliang.

Li Shi nodded and said, "Okay."

"I'll do it right away."

Xiao Gan had just returned to the manor.

Then I heard that Li Chuneng had mobilized a force to guard the Grand Commandant's residence.

They hurriedly dispatched men to gather troops for defense.

At the same time, someone was sent to inquire why Li Chuwen had mobilized troops.

He commanded the largest number of troops in the city.

However, they cannot tolerate anyone causing trouble in the city.

The two men moved troops in succession.

In addition to the news of Yelü Chun's death,

This immediately caused widespread panic in the city.

Hearing that Li Chuwen had received a secret edict from the Emperor granting him command of all troops,

I was also very puzzled.

They immediately went to the palace.

On the way, they encountered Yelü Dashi and several members of the Khitan royal family heading to the palace.

Yelü Dashi cupped his hands and said...

"King Xiao Liang and Grand Commandant Li mobilized troops together,"

"Has something unexpected happened?"

Xiao Gan shook his head and said, "Li Chuwen mobilized the troops first."

"This king is taking precautions against unforeseen circumstances,"

"The troops have just been mobilized into the city."

"I've sent someone to inquire,"

"Li Chuwen claimed to have received a secret edict from Emperor Tianxi,"

"Commanding both Han and non-Han cavalry and infantry."

"He mobilized troops to prevent unrest in the city,"

"He only obeyed the edict when the King of Qin arrived."

A member of the Khitan royal family immediately shouted,

"Impossible. How could Emperor Tianxi allow a Han Chinese to command all the troops?"

Xiao Gan nodded in agreement.

"This year, Daliang has been continuously transferring troops to Hebei,"

"They must be trying to seize Nanjing Road while they're at it,"

"It's hard to guarantee that the Han people won't harbor disloyal thoughts,"

"That's why I need to go to the palace to pay my respects to Empress Dowager Xiao,"

"Military power must not be allowed to be controlled by the Han people."

Yelü Dashi nodded in agreement.

"The civil officials of Nanjing Circuit were all Han Chinese,"

"If they were to gain control of the military again,"