For a moment, I could only hear the laughter of Marquis Jibei. After laughing, Marquis Jibei was silent for a while, returned to normal, straightened his clothes, looked at Shen Zhi and asked: "Mr. Shen, do you have anything else to add? Now? If we still have any taboos, let’s talk about them to prevent any oversights.”
Shen Zhi thought for a while and then stepped forward: "Master Hou is unwilling to be a fish on Da Xu's chopping board, and he has left a way out overseas. He is very thoughtful."
"If you succeed, you may have the opportunity to become a dragon. If you fail, you can also become a real feudal prince overseas, which is also a good thing."
"It's just that, Lord Marquis, it's still a month before the imperial envoy arrives. We can make arrangements calmly, make the plan more detailed, and test the people in the state."
"As soon as the imperial envoy arrives, we will take the opportunity to launch an attack, capture all the governors, and control the city. There will be no one in Yingzhou who can hinder the marquis."
"But it's not enough. Da Xu originally didn't have many naval forces. As long as Yingzhou's army is captured, several states in the south can land at any time. At that time, the marquis can move across the south, advance or retreat."
"It is the business of the king to advance, to conquer cities and seize territory, and to establish officialdom."
"Retreating can lead to a loss of thousands of miles, and the people will not be able to make a living, which will harm the overall situation of the country."
"And to achieve the goal, we have to win over and control the navy."
"Mr. Shen is really a great talent. He explained this plan thoroughly. Then Chen Ping is the key." The Marquis of Jibei laughed for a while, and his confidence increased a few points.
"Yes, Lord Marquis, we must pull Chen Ping on board. This man has many old subordinates after all. Only when we cooperate can we make it happen. However, the governor is dealing with him. We only need to wait for a while and the heat will be there." As Shen Zhi said this, he also sneered.
Normally, Chen Ping would not follow him, but the civil servants always hated the generals and thought of ways to undermine him. Chen Ping was almost at the end of his rope.
Wei Ang listened and looked towards the lake. There was another gust of wind, and some red maple leaves fell into the water with the wind, causing waves in the pool.
"Then just wait another month!"
In a blink of an eye, it was early winter, and the weather became colder. Although there was no snow, the wind became cold, the water became cold, and a thin layer of ice formed on Houfu Lake.
The stove in the study room of the Marquis Mansion was blazing, and the Marquis of Jibei was sitting peacefully, listening to Shen Zhi's report.
"Master Marquis, there is news this morning that Governor Gong Yun has imprisoned guerrilla general Wang Jugui for corruption, but he is also eyeing Chen Ping. According to the intelligence, he is going to take action against Chen Ping. Now Chen Ping goes to the camp less. She said she was sick and stayed at home." Shen Zhi smiled.
After hearing this, the Marquis of Jibei drank a glass of wine with a "snap" sound. It was cold in winter, and he woke up in the morning with a cup of medicinal wine to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. He took a long breath and sighed: "It's so good. It seems that God still takes pity on me. I want to Help me out, haha.”
The Marquis of Jibei had a ruddy face and a hint of a smile. Strangely enough, he had made up his mind. He looked a few years younger. He knocked on the table and said, "Mr. Shen, the Governor wants to deal with Chen Ping. Let's take this opportunity to persuade him." Chen Ping, today is the day when the imperial envoy will arrive, how are you prepared?"
"This month, we have secretly contacted all the people above the ninth grade in the state. We have a good idea of who is willing to follow us, who is wavering, and who is firmly opposed."
"This must have exposed a lot of traces, but since there is going to be an uprising, it doesn't matter."
"Once an incident breaks out, we will immediately strike with thunder and destroy all the die-hard elements loyal to the imperial court. Only in this way can Yingzhou be conquered and be at peace."
Just as he said that, someone came over and whispered a few words. The Marquis of Jibei sneered for a moment: "Mr. Shen, the imperial envoy is here. Do you have any documents on the Governor's Mansion's dealings with Chen Ping?"
Shen Zhi touched his chin and smiled: "I have sent an undercover agent in the Governor's Mansion to steal the Governor's document against Chen Ping, but depending on the situation, I haven't obtained it yet, but we need it, and we have it now."
"The good news is that the Marquis is waiting for me." Shen straightened up, straightened his clothes, and turned around to go out.
Chen Ping Mansion
Shen Zhi entered De's house and was led into the study. The maid served tea. Chen Ping hadn't come yet. Shen Zhi looked around. There was a sword hanging in the study, which was very valuable.
After taking a sip of tea, Chen Ping hurried in. Seeing Shen Zhi, he forced a smile and said, "Mr. Shen is here."
Shen Zhi looked at Chen Ping and saw that his hair was all gray and his face was deeply wrinkled. He seemed to be more than ten years older. He was still coughing when he walked. Two maids were helping him sit down at the main seat.
"Ahem!" Chen Ping coughed and stretched out his hand to pull up his jacket: "I've been feeling cold recently. I hope Mr. Shen can forgive me."
With that said and a wave of his hand, the maids all retreated.
Chen Ping coughed again and said with a wry smile: "Mr. Shen is here this time. I believe the Marquis has something to tell you. If you have anything to say, just say it!"
Chen Ping's eyes were a little dazed, and Shen Zhi didn't respond to these words. He just took out a leaflet from his sleeve: "This is the newspaper from the Governor's Mansion today. General Wang was killed. General Chen, take a look."
Shen Zhi handed over the newspaper, and when Chen Pin took it, he said lightly: "The next one is General Chen."
"What?!" Chen Ping glanced at it and his hands trembled after hearing these words.
"I said!" Shen Zhi lost his smile: "The governor wants to take the general's head!"
These words, in the cold winter of March, would freeze people to the bone. Chen Ping trembled and stared at Shen Zhi fiercely. He was about to speak in a hoarse voice. Before the words came out, he coughed. His face suddenly turned red and he covered his head. After pouting for a long time, he raised his head and said hoarsely: "Impossible. Even though I have committed a small crime, how can you kill me?"
Shen Zhi sneered, pointing at Di Bao and reading.
"He was good at arranging officers and soldiers to capture the salt owl, killing three good people."
"Rush into military glory and promote your own sons, nephews, and relatives."
"The newspaper team is supposed to be one hundred and nineteen, but in fact it only has ninety-two members. They are greedy for free money!"
"I accept eight thousand taels of silver from my subordinates."
Shen Zhi recited Wang Jugui's crimes one by one, and turned his gaze closely: "How dare you say you haven't committed these crimes?"
"Ahem!" Chen Ping's face turned livid and white, he squeezed his hands tightly, his eyes were red, and he pushed the table down with a sudden hiss: "I just have some free time, so what does it matter? What does nepotism mean, who does it matter?" Don’t do this? You came here today just to see my jokes?”
Shen looked straight and saw that Chen Ping's eyes were bloodshot and blue. He was wearing thick clothes and his chest was heaving.
"I'm not here to laugh at you!" Shen Zhi stared coldly, with a cold smile on his lips: "If we talk about salary completely, one rank only costs 605 taels a year."
"No matter whether it is a civil or military official in the world, if you don't stretch out your hand, you will starve to death. It is true that no official can eat or take anything."
"But even though that's the case, can you tell the governor, the supervisor, and the emperor? He is a cat raised by the court. Catching a mouse is a meritorious service."
"As long as you commit a crime, we can justifiably kill you according to the national law - you will only die!" Shen Zhi smiled sinisterly and handed over another document: "Look at this, you won't live for a few days!"
Chen Ping's body trembled, and he suppressed the thought of throwing away the document. When he opened it, he saw the governor's instructions: "Once the investigation is completed, all the corruption and scum of the court will be wiped out. If Chen Ping is the same as Wang Jugui, then he will be punished." If the state is a model, why should the state be willing to impose canonical punishment?"
It has been half a year since the Governor arrived in Yingzhou. This is indeed the Governor's handwriting. After Chen Ping saw this, his face turned green and white, and his whole body slumped on the chair as if a muscle had been pulled out. His eyes were bloodshot and confused. , just murmured: "No, impossible."
Shen stepped forward and stared at Chen Ping: "General Chen, do you feel unjust? Do you feel angry? You even feel that you have made meritorious deeds and shed blood, and you still have a sense of luck?"
"Have you heard of the theory of thorns? The emperor wants to pull out all the heroes for the sake of the prince!"
As soon as these words fell, there was silence in the study. Chen Ping's whole body trembled. He had heard of the Theory of Thorns. He opened his mouth for a moment and wanted to speak. The only sound he made became choked and tears flowed down. , said after a long time: "What should I do?"
"What should I do? The only way is to kill the fish and break the net." Shen Zhi smiled ferociously: "I have a place where you can take care of your family. Do you want to take it?"
Chen Ping was suddenly startled and wanted to speak. At this moment, the housekeeper's voice came and shouted loudly outside the study: "Master, Master, it's not good. Someone from the Governor's Mansion has asked you to go see him."
"Come in, help me out." Chen Ping said. He was complaining of illness, and indeed he was a little sick. At that moment, two maids at the door hurriedly came in and helped me out.
Just as he was about to go out, an official strode in with two captains. The swords of the two captains jingled. When Chen Ping saw this, his face suddenly turned pale.
This officer was only an eighth-rank official. He glanced at Chen Ping with disgust and showed no pity for Chen Ping's sick appearance. He said coldly: "This month, the Japanese pirates have attacked again and again, harassing the coast. This is because you have failed to suppress the pirates. The Governor has already I am issuing a document asking you to suspend your duties and wait for review. You don’t have to go to the military camp these days.”
After hearing this, Chen Ping coughed for a moment. The butler quickly stepped forward and said kind words and handed over the banknote. The official then calmed down a little and said: "Reflect on it, write a serious apology, and say There may be some improvement, but if we resist, we will only die."
With that said, without hesitation, he turned around and left. Chen Ping, a dignified fourth-grade general, was bullied by this eighth-grade civil servant. His face suddenly turned red with anger. Looking back, he saw Shen Zhi appearing. Chen Ping gritted his teeth and smiled ferociously: "Done." I’ll contact the old department right away.”
"General Chen is indeed a hero!" Shen Zhi subdued him in one fell swoop. He was overjoyed and said, "The times make heroes, and heroes can also make the times. However, do you still have any soldiers who dare to kill people and seize the army for you?"
Chen Ping was startled, thinking, his face suddenly turned pale, and he smiled calmly: "This is the majesty of the imperial court. Normally you win over each other with kindness and power, but once you are demoted and demoted, you will immediately fall apart, and you will not even be able to get married." The soldiers can’t even be raised.”
"But the Marquis is well aware of your difficulties and has already made preparations. Look!"
With a wave of his hand, twenty soldiers came in and saluted with a bang. When Chen Ping saw them, he made up his mind and did not hesitate. He raised his eyebrows and revealed a murderous aura: "Let's go to the camp with me. "
Watching Chen Ping go away, Shen Zhi secretly sighed in his heart. Anyone who understands the system and politics knows that life and death are actually decided by these twenty soldiers.
It is precisely because he understood this that the Marquis of Jibei refused to retreat. As soon as he retreated and accepted the order, within a few months, the hozens would be defeated and scattered, and they could not even pull up ten personal soldiers.
When the time comes, he can be humiliated and killed as soon as he is captured!
(End of chapter)