Li Yunxing's connection with the Western Regions had a far-reaching impact, but Lian Zhan didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

He did not have Li Yunxing's "God's perspective", so he naturally did not know that this matter in the Western Regions was what Li Yunxing must do.

If the Wu Dynasty wanted to develop by leaps and bounds, it must vigorously develop its economy.

It is said that the economic base determines the superstructure. Now that the Wu Dynasty's treasury is empty, even if Li Yunxing wants to develop new industries and new weapons, he can only remain at the level of fantasy.

What's more, he knows that the benefits of trade in the Western Regions will last forever.

"Your Highness, I have no objection to going to the Western Regions."

"It's just that if the minister leaves the Western Region, then the defense of the capital will not be guaranteed. I am worried that the safety of His Royal Highness will not be guaranteed."

This is what Lian Zhan said from the bottom of his heart.

Nowadays, surrounded by wolves, it is not an exaggeration to say that Lian Zhan is Li Yunxing's talisman.

If Lian Zhan were to go west this time, he would not know how many days and months it would take to return to the capital. During this long period of guarding the imperial city, it would be difficult to guarantee that Liu Zhongqing would not take the opportunity to seize military power and secretly murder the prince.

"Although this imperial examination, I will also select other worthy ministers to serve."

"But I would like to hear General Lian's opinion more. Is there anyone you can recommend?"

If it weren't for the fact that Lian Zhan could only be sent to handle this matter, Li Yunxing would definitely not want to send Lian Zhan out of the capital.

However, the matter of trade in the Western Regions was very crucial, and he would not trust it if it were left to others.

Lian Zhan pondered for a moment, and then said, "I heard that Chen Guang, the governor of the Tingwei Mansion, was a Jinshi during the Emperor Wu's period. He has great literary talent and a strategic mind."

"Chen Guang..." Li Yunxing tried hard to search for this person's name in his mind, but he didn't know anything.

At this time, Lian Zhancai added, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not know that when Chen Guang was serving in the Tingwei Mansion, he offended someone in the court by investigating an unsolved case, and was eventually assassinated in his own home. This happened.

When the incident happened, the prince was not yet one year old. So it is normal for the prince not to know Chen Guang."

Li Yunxing finally understood and said: "What does General Lian want?"

Lian Zhan said with a smile: "Chen Guang was very successful during the Emperor Wu period and served in the Tingwei Mansion for decades. When he died, his son Chen Jinyan was only eight years old. Because the veteran assisted Chen Guang in investigating many cases,

His son was sent by the Chen family to join the Lian family's army. He went to the battlefield at the age of twelve and became a valiant cavalry officer at the age of fifteen. He was originally a man with a bright future."

Li Yunxing didn't expect that there would be such a strange person.

But it seems that I have never heard of this person's reputation in the court.

"Then this person is still in the Lian family army now? Why have I never seen him before?" Li Yunxing was very confused.

Lian Zhan is not a pedantic person, and he would not hinder the rise of such a young hero, right?

It's just that I haven't seen this person for so long, maybe there is something else hidden?

"His Royal Highness, Chen Jinyan was dissatisfied because his father died unjustly because the court did not find out the truth. After returning from the border, Emperor Wu also praised him very much and wanted to reward him based on his merits.

I was offered a job, but was rejected by Chen Jinyan."

Li Yunxing also understood somewhat when he heard this.

Chen Jinyan must be deeply resentful about his father's unjust death.

In this way, Chen Jinyan is indeed a very useful person, he is affectionate and righteous, and he is loyal and filial.

In order to vindicate his father, he was willing to join the army at a young age and make great contributions. He only hoped to find out the truth as soon as possible so that his father could rest in peace.

But now that Lian Zhan mentioned this person, it made him hesitate.

Li Yunxing frowned and thought.

However, ministers have no right to refuse the emperor's imperial edict, whether it is rewards or punishments.

No need for Lian Zhanming to tell Li Yunxing that Chen Jinyan would definitely annoy Emperor Wu.

Therefore, in the end, he could not keep his military merit, and he himself was demoted to a commoner.

"After the rebellion happened, he left the Lian Family Army and became independent."

"My subordinates met him by chance in Jingzhou before, and now he seems to have opened a blacksmith shop."

Having said that, Lian Zhan was also filled with sadness.

The young hero eventually became a blacksmith and was in such a miserable state that it was really sad.

Therefore, he specially informed Li Yunxing about Chen Jinyan, hoping that he would value this loyal man.

After all, loyalty is hard to reward.

Li Yunxing looked at Lian Zhan, "Are you going to let him take over the position of city guard?"

"Exactly." Lian Zhan nodded.

"Do you think he can control all the forces in the capital?"

In the capital city, various forces are surging undercurrents, and it is not something that only those with high martial arts skills can handle.

The reason why Li Yunxing gave this position to Lian Zhan was because of his prestige in the court for many years.

Although Chen Jinyan's father was the governor of Tingwei Mansion back then, it has been more than twenty years now. Even Li Yunxing doesn't know who Chen Guang is, and Chen Jinyan has no prestige.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a keen eye. This man does have some means and resourcefulness, and like his father, he has a strong character. He will never tolerate any compromise when dealing with treacherous villains. If His Highness the Crown Prince trusts him, putting him in the capital will be enough to shock everyone.

"

Li Yunxing frowned.

The treacherous villains Lian Zhan talks about naturally refer to people like Liu Zhongqing.

Li Yunxing nodded and said: "I am aware of General Lian's intention and will consider this matter. However, does General Lian know who committed his father's murder?"

This matter is also one of Lian Zhan's knots.

"I did not find out the truth. When Chen Guang was ordered to investigate the theft of iron mines, Emperor Wu opened an iron mine in Jingzhou, but eventually found that the iron mines had been stolen overnight. This matter is definitely not something that ordinary people can do.

That’s why I arranged for the governor of Tingwei Mansion to personally monitor it.”

"But Chen Guang died at home, and the whole matter became even more confusing. But because of the Xiongnu incident, Emperor Wu had no time to investigate the matter thoroughly, so the matter was completely buried."

When Li Yunxing heard this, his brows suddenly furrowed, and he was obviously extremely disgusted with this matter.

At that time, it was a critical period for the Xiongnu and Wu Dynasty to compete for hegemony, and Emperor Wu was naturally unable to do anything at all.

But it is reasonable for Chen Jinyan to have resentment in his heart.

"That's all, I'll keep this in mind for now. If I can't come up with a result, Chen Jinyan probably won't be willing to return to the court."

Li Yunxing sighed.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is merciful!"

Lian Zhan bowed his hands and said, "If His Highness the Crown Prince has any needs, just ask me to take care of them."

Now that he has taken a stand, Lian Zhan will naturally not be stingy.

Li Yunxing nodded, "General Lian took the trouble."

"Your Highness, I wonder when I will set off?"

"Two days later." Li Yunxing thought for a moment, "You have to bring one more person with you."

Lian Zhan was slightly shocked, this trip was so hasty?

"The condition of the leader of Dayuezhi Kingdom cannot be delayed. If he dies, all our efforts will be in vain."

Lian Zhan nodded to express his understanding.

Then he asked, "Who else should I take with me?"
Chapter completed!