Chapter 1809: Chapter 1794: The Enemy of My Enemy
"Sir, what should we do now?" Looking at Chief Steward Mao and the King of Marquis Haiyuan Kingdom, Guo Zhang, who had just left, Liu Feng was a bit anxious, "Should we continue to forcibly take over the Ancient Teleportation Formation or what?"
Ye Zhen slowly shook his head, "Forcibly taking over the Ancient Teleportation Formation won’t be very useful. The key to taking over the Ancient Teleportation Formation is to obtain the Teleportation Token for the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City.
Only then can it be considered a true takeover of the Ancient Teleportation Formation in front of us."
"But... Sir, under the current circumstances, it seems very difficult for us to get that Teleportation Token from the hands of the Marquis Haiyuan."
Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen’s lips curled into a smile, "Don’t worry, it won’t be long before Guo Zhang will be begging me to take the Teleportation Token for the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City."
Liu Feng, being quite perceptive and familiar with the inner workings and methods of the Heavenly Patrol Department, naturally understood what Ye Zhen meant by this.
As the emperor’s dogs and intelligence agency, the Heavenly Patrol Department had a fearsome reputation and was dominant wherever it went.
If it were within the homeland of the Great Zhou Empire, the Heavenly Patrol Department would act somewhat restrained, but in those enfeoffed nations, when those despicable methods of the Heavenly Patrol Department were set in motion, there was virtually no limit.
Normally, the Heavenly Patrol Department is like a lord on the lands of those enfeoffed nations.
Liu Feng knew all these methods.
However, the current Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy faced a dilemma.
"Sir, I know what to do, but we’ve just taken over the Marquis Haiyuan, and apart from the various Hidden Guards, the West Patrol has taken away all Heavenly Patrol Department personnel from the Marquis Haiyuan.
Currently, the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy is extremely weak in the Marquis Haiyuan; it will take some time to secretly develop before we can use those methods." Liu Feng said.
The reason for the fearsome reputation of the Heavenly Patrol Department was that it was in charge of investigations and intelligence gathering, and many noble officials all had some degree of misconduct.
According to the rules within the Heavenly Patrol Department, they generally don’t deal with ordinary misconduct and only focus on gathering intelligence.
They mainly target investigations into infiltration by the Demon Clan, spies, and cases that have reached a certain scale.
Generally, the ordinary misconduct of officials and nobles collected over time is not pursued.
However, like a black ledger, it’s generally unused, yet when needed or requested by other government offices, it immediately becomes effective.
It can even unravel greater charges, which is the fundamental reason for the fearsome reputation of the Heavenly Patrol Department.
But currently, because the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy has just taken over the inspection of the Marquis Haiyuan, there’s essentially no accumulated black ledger.
Without the black ledger, there is no way to deal with the people of the Marquis Haiyuan.
And under normal circumstances, such a black ledger needs several years to accumulate. The Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy has just taken over the inspection of Marquis Haiyuan; let alone accumulating a black ledger, even inserting personnel and agents to get inspection affairs on track would take about half a year.
In such a situation, it would be troublesome for the Heavenly Patrol Department to use its methods to deal with the Marquis Haiyuan.
"No need to bother." As he spoke, Ye Zhen casually threw out his seal, "Liu Feng, immediately contact Director Ma Yuanjin, the chief of the Inner Affairs Bureau involved in this matter at the West Patrol Office, and issue a formal document to him, requesting the Inspection Secret Records of the Marquis Haiyuan for the past thirty years."
The Inspection Secret Records are essentially the black ledger.
Liu Feng frowned, "Sir, the relationship between the West Patrol Office and our Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy is tense. They probably won’t give us the Inspection Secret Records?"
"Don’t worry, do as I say, and also tell Director Ma Yuanjin of the West Patrol Office, if he cannot make the decision, have him consult with Inspector Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol."
"As you command."
Far in the West Patrol Office of the Qing State, Director Ma Yuanjin of the Inner Affairs Bureau soon received the Jade Scroll document from Liu Feng, the Deputy Envoy of the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy.
Initially, upon seeing the Jade Scroll document, Ma Yuanjin was startled, thinking Ye Zhen was forcibly demanding the Inspection Secret Records.
He didn’t dare to give it at all.
Once he took initiative, his identity might be exposed, inviting a disaster of extermination.
But the notes at the back of the document clarified it for Ma Yuanjin.
To have him consult Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol, this should be a normal official correspondence, after all, the Inspection Secret Records are managed by their Inner Affairs Bureau.
Relieved, Ma Yuanjin eagerly went to consult Xio Qiangu.
"Ye Zhen of the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy is asking for the Inspection Secret Records of the Marquis Haiyuan for nearly thirty years?" Upon receiving this news, Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol almost immediately made a decision without much thought.
"Just give it to them. Yuanjin, sort it out and send it over as soon as possible," Xio Qiangu said.
Ma Yuanjin could hardly believe what he heard.
Why did Inspector Xio agree so easily?
However, it was a good thing for him that it was agreed on, so after taking his leave, he hastily went to handle the matter.
"Sir, Ye Zhen is requesting the Inspection Secret Records, almost certainly to use them to deal with the Marquis Haiyuan because taking over the Ancient Teleportation Formation wasn’t going smoothly, forcing them to yield.
Although there is a temporary truce between you and Ye Zhen by private agreement, from a long-term perspective, as long as Ye Zhen’s Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy exists, it remains a major threat to our West Patrol.
Why are you giving him this convenience?" Weis Gang asked puzzledly from the side.
Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol stroked his beard and slowly said, "Weis Gang, what do you think is the reason that makes it difficult for Ye Zhen of the Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy to take over the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City smoothly?"
Recalling, Weis Gang said, "Shortly after news of our withdrawal was released, even before we left, Chief Steward Mao of Prince Huan’s Mansion arrived at the Marquis Haiyuan.
Sir, this is likely the reason."
"Then, if Ye Zhen successfully takes over the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City, who would be angry, who would hate it?" Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol asked again.
"It’s during the crucial period of seizing the throne, and all the Princes require manpower and financial resources. The Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan City would not only supplement Eldest Prince Ji Ao’s finances, but also, the Ancient Teleportation Formation in Haiyuan State City is a strategic point that can be controlled; whether for trade, warfare, or military, it holds significant influence.
If taken over by the Heavenly Patrol Department, Eldest Prince Ji Ao would probably hate Ye Zhen deeply." Weis Gang said.
Hearing this, Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol nodded, "That’s right. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Giving our enemy another enemy is equivalent to gaining an ally for ourselves, do you understand?"
Weis Gang suddenly understood and bowed to Xio Qiangu, saying, "Sir, you’re insightful."
Xio Qiangu of the West Patrol chuckled while stroking his beard.
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Two hours later, a flash of light appeared on the small Communication Transfer Formation as Liu Feng joyfully said, "Sir, the Inspection Secret Records you requested have been delivered by the West Patrol."
"Excellent." Ye Zhen’s lips curled into a grim smile, "Now, let’s see what crimes we can weave for the high-ranking officials and nobility of the Marquis Haiyuan."
