Chapter 883 Sun Chuanting's Collusion
Chapter 883 Sun Chuanting’s Countermeasure
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Zhang Zhun actually knew Hong Chengchou’s envoy because he was Sun Chuanting!
Well, to be precise, Zhang Zhun knew Sun Chuanting in his previous life, but in this world, he only heard about Sun Chuanting's name and never saw him. He really wanted to say that Sun Chuanting's name, but he really wanted to not hear it. Because Gao Yingxiang was killed by Sun Chuanting's ambush, and another leader of the rebel army, Scorpion block, was also killed by Sun Chuanting's design. The intelligence department of the Hu Ben Army, of course, would list him as a key target for defense.
Gao Yingxiang's death was entirely the result of Sun Chuanting's careful deployment, fully reflecting Sun Chuanting's combat strategy - this person is a good fighter. Scorpion's death reflects some of Sun Chuanting's personality traits - being calm and persevering, good at strategy, and then moving. Scorpion's original surrendered to the court in the unfavorable situation. In less than two months, he wanted to rebel, but was killed by a traitor arranged by Sun Chuanting.
In the Shaanxi Uprising Army, the strongest one must be the Gao Yingxiang army. But when it comes to the largest number of people, it must be counted as the scorpion block. The number of scorpion blocks has remained above 50,000 or 60,000 for many years, often exceeding 100,000. As a result, both of them died at the hands of Sun Chuanting. Therefore, Zhang Zhun couldn't help but not pay attention to Sun Chuanting. This guy is indeed a fierce man!
The Sun Chuanting that Zhang Zhun met was not very different from the Sun Chuanting in his impression. Sun Chuanting looked like an old man in his private school. He was only in his forties and looked over fifty years old. If he hadn't walked steadily, others would have thought he was already an old man in his fifties and sixties.
He looked a little haggard and a little decadent today. There were obvious red silks in his deep eyes. If you look closely, you could see that there were obvious dark circles under his eyes. For some reason, his cheekbones looked very high, as if they were those women who were tyrannical. Obviously, Sun Chuanting must have not slept well in the past few days.
Hong Chengchou sent an envoy to send Sun Chuanting. It was indeed too extraordinary. In fact, this is nonsense. Can King Fu still be called an ordinary thing when he dies? If this matter is not handled well, Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting may have to fall into the ground. The lightest punishment is to strip away the official uniform and be imprisoned.
After seeing the experiences of Yang He, Chen Qiyu, Lu Xiangsheng, Xiong Wencan and others, it would be absolutely impossible for the master and apprentice to have no idea. They worked hard to suppress the thieves on the front line, and they were about to be accomplished, but Zhang Zhun was inserted behind their backs, leaving all their efforts in vain. Their mood would definitely be like knocking over the five flavor bottle, with all the ups and downs and sweets, bitters and salty ones.
Perhaps, this is the fundamental reason why Hong Chengchou asked Sun Chuanting to be the envoy himself. Some words can only be expressed to Zhang Zhun through his identity like Sun Chuanting. Some words can only be said to people with status like Sun Chuanting. Ordinary messengers cannot be at all with such sensitive and subtle surfaces.
By the way, the court now seems to be not particularly popular. Smart people can feel that the court has exhausted its energy, and it may not last long. The time for changing dynasties will soon come. Where should the master and apprentice go? This is a very realistic question. Since it is a realistic problem, it must be solved in reality.
"Sir Sun, a rare guest, a rare guest!"
Zhang Zhun walked to the door of Prince Fu's Mansion in a rare fashion to welcome Sun Chuanting's arrival.
Zhang Zhun has really done a lot of research on Sun Chuanting. His final conclusion is that this is a person who can be used. Why is it said that it can be used instead of reusing, trusting, and entrusting? There is a reason for this.
Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng are two completely different ways. Lu Xiangsheng is open and upright, and will not use means behind his back. Such people are trustworthy, worthy of reuse, and are worthy of entrusting, and basically no need to be wary of. Lu Xiangsheng himself has no ambition, and all his actions start from the person he is loyal to.
However, Sun Chuanting's approach is more sinister and darker. He ambushed Gao Yingxiang and designed to kill the scorpion blocks, and all of them were in a side door. Especially the arrangement of killing the scorpion blocks made people feel quite uncomfortable. Such people can be used, but they cannot trust them fully and must be warned of.
There is no doubt that Sun Chuanting has personal ambitions. His personal ambition is to stand out and become a person below one person and above ten thousand people. Even if he is separating one side and splitting the territory. Under the control of his personal ambition, he is likely to do whatever he wants to achieve his goal. He will not care about the process and method of doing things, but only care about the results.
If such a person is fighting, he will definitely be a hero who expands his territory. Maybe because of his personal ambitions, his desire for performance, and his grades will be stronger than those like Lu Xiangsheng. Such people are very suitable for colonial work.
For example, if Sun Chuanting is placed in Southeast Asia or other places, or even in America, he will definitely be able to create a world. However, whether this world and the sect leader have such close relationship depends on Sun Chuanting's control ability.
Hong Chengchou is actually a smart person. He also knows that his students have ambition. He knows what kind of ambition his students hide under his ordinary appearance. He knows that once Sun Chuanting is full, it will be difficult to control. Therefore, Hong Chengchou has always kept Sun Chuanting by his side and does not give him too many opportunities to develop personal power.
However, Sun Chuanting seized the opportunity that Hong Chengchou gave him. While arresting Gao Yingxiang, he also eliminated the scorpion block. These two contributions alone could overshadow Hong Chengchou's limelight. Hong Chengchou suppressed the thieves for many days, fought against the east and west, and was exhausted. He actually didn't have much credit for his ability to take action.
"The governor went out to greet him, and the minister was very grateful."
Sun Chuanting did not expect Zhang Zhun to go out to welcome him. At this moment, he was a little suspicious. Zhang Zhun's actions seemed a little different from what he guessed! Logically speaking, with their current relationship, Zhang Zhun should be waiting in the reception room with the Big Golden Knife. If it were a little more ruthless, Zhang Zhun could not even meet him in person.
"Lord Sun deserves great contributions."
Zhang Zhun said calmly.
"please!"
"please!"
The two made gestures and entered the living room together.
If the people next to them don’t know the inside story, they would think that it was Zhang Zhun’s old friend who came to visit. In fact, the two are simply hostile camps. I believe that the relationship between them will not change fundamentally for a long time in the future.
The two of them sat down separately, and someone served tea.
Sun Chuanting said tactfully: "Governor is in Luoyang, can everything be fine?"
Zhang Zhun looked at Sun Chuanting with his eyes squintedly and said straight to the point: "I am fine, but King Fu is a little bad. King Fu is already dead."
Sun Chuanting's face suddenly changed slightly. In order to hide his inner disappointment and panic, he subconsciously picked up the teacup. As a result, due to the slight trembling of his wrist, the teacup lid made a slight collision sound, which seemed particularly eye-catching in the quiet living room. He hurriedly took away the teacup lid, and the sound completely disappeared.
Zhang Zhun's words directly shattered Sun Chuanting's last fantasy. He believed that King Fu was really dead. At this time, there was no need for Zhang Zhun to tell him lies. He said that King Fu was dead, then King Fu was really dead.
When the worst result came, Sun Chuanting was indeed struggling violently in his heart. Everyone estimated the consequences of King Fu's murder, and he and Hong Chengchou even more estimated. I believe that Yang Sichang also expected it. He was confused and in a daze, and I am afraid that only the naive Shi Kefa was the only one.
Zhang Zhun left Sun Chuanting with plenty of time to fight his thoughts, and after a while, he slowly said: "King Fu is dead, how are you going to do? Fight with me? Siege Luoyang?"
Sun Chuanting slowly put down the teacup, tried his best to calm his heart, and then slowly said: "Governor, you can let King Heng, King De, and King Lu before, why can't you let King Fu go?"
Zhang Zhun said decisively: "No!"
Sun Chuanting was slightly stunned and said subconsciously: "Why? Just want his property, why kill him?"
Zhang Zhun said coldly: "Because, I am ready to break up with the court!"
Sun Chuanting stared at Zhang Zhun a little bit buzzy.
Break with the court? What does this mean? When did you really reconcile with the court? The coat on your body can only deceive the people of the people, and when will you deceive the court?
Zhang Zhun said slowly: "The war in Liaodong will be resolved within two years. After the war in Liaodong is resolved, the Hu Ben Army will lead the Central Plains, first defeat the capital, then defeat the Jiangnan and unify the whole country."
Sun Chuanting was slightly shocked, wanting to say something, but he didn't know what to say. Could it be that he said Zhang Zhun was arrogant? Could it be that he said Zhang Zhun was ignorant? Saying these words depends on the strength behind them. Does the current court have the ability to say such things to Zhang Zhun?
Zhang Zhun stood up, walked to the front of the window, turned his back to Sun Chuanting, and said slowly: "Sun Chuanting, you should understand that changing dynasties is an irreversible fact. When King Fu was killed, all the disguise on my body was removed."
Sun Chuanting could only listen quietly.
Zhang Zhun turned around, walked back slowly, sat down again, turned to look at Sun Chuanting, and said meaningfully: "Sun Chuanting, you and Hong Chengchou are both capable people. I don't want you to be buried with the old dynasty in such a vague way."
Sun Chuanting habitually said: "We are deeply grateful to the emperor..."
Zhang Zhun smiled slightly and said gracefully: "It is indeed a good excuse to be deeply favored by the emperor. I have finished my words, and it is your business for you to choose. Come here, I welcome you. If you go against me, I welcome you too."
Sun Chuanting staggered the topic and said: "Shaanxi Uprising Army, will you deal with it like this?"
Zhang Zhun said calmly: "That's my business, it has nothing to do with you."
Sun Chuanting stared at Zhang Zhun with sharp eyes, as if he was a dormant poisonous snake, and said in a deep voice: "You want to be the emperor, do you want to get rid of them all?"
Zhang Zhun smiled disapprovingly and said relaxedly: "Why must it be eliminated? What is the purpose of the rebel army? What is our purpose? The purpose of the rebel army is just to make a living and live a stable life. I can give them all these. Since the purpose has been achieved, why should they go against me?"
Sun Chuanting was slightly stunned, then frowned and said slowly: "Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are both ambitious people. They will not sit idly by and watch you as the Lord of the Nine Five. If you want to conquer the world, you must kill them."
Zhang Zhun said coldly: "Are you trying to instigate the relationship between me and the rebel army?"
Sun Chuanting said expressionlessly: "I just remind the governor to be careful of them."
Zhang Zhun said lightly: "Then thank you for your reminder. Please give me some thoughts about the rebel army for the time being."
Sun Chuanting said in a deep voice: "Where is King Fu's body? I want to take it away."
Zhang Zhun shook his head and said, "Nothing was left behind. He was torn apart by the angry people, and nothing was left behind. I believe you also know how much the people in Luoyang hate him. How could they let him go with such a good opportunity?"
Sun Chuanting said helplessly: "Then, have you announced the death of King Fu to the public?"
Zhang Zhun looked at Sun Chuanting meaningfully and said slowly: "No. We have never publicized the news of King Fu's death to the outside world. The news heard by others is spread from informal channels. In the future, we will not officially announce the news of King Fu's death to the outside world."
Sun Chuanting breathed a sigh of relief with relief, stood up, bowed and left.
His arrival was to confirm whether King Fu was really dead. Since King Fu was dead, the rest seemed to have nothing to do with Zhang Zhun. What they seriously needed to consider was how to report the news to Emperor Chongzhen. Zhang Zhun's last words obviously left them with sufficient room for maneuver.
Yes, the outside world said that King Fu was dead, but the Hu Ben Army did not prove this matter. Since the Hu Ben Army did not prove this matter, it is still questionable that the news of King Fu's death is still questionable. Even if you say that you saw King Fu's body with your own eyes and saw King Fu's head beheaded, nothing can be counted without the official statement of the Hu Ben Army.
Since King Fu was "probably" not dead, the related crimes would be much less. Emperor Chongzhen must also carefully consider whether to be the guys on the front line who were trying hard to find the whereabouts of King Fu, or to send the Jinyiwei to arrest them. Anyway, as long as the Hu Ben Army did not officially confirm the death of King Fu, they would have room for maneuver.
Some people may say that didn’t Zhang Zhun announce at the mass meeting that King Fu was dead? Yes, Zhang Zhun did say so. However, what Zhang Zhun meant now was to suggest that Sun Chuanting could take back what he said before.
In fact, these details really have nothing to do with it. A sentence or two will have little impact on the nature of the matter. As long as Zhang Zhun no longer mentions the death of King Fu in the future, he will no longer publicize everywhere that King Fu is dead. Sun Chuanting and others will be able to do the rest smoothly.
"Go to Kaifeng Prefecture!"
After leaving Luoyang City, Sun Chuanting shouted sternly to his subordinates.
It is easier for the commanders of the Central Plains War Zone, Hong Chengchou, Yang Sichang, Wang Kun, Shi Kefa and others to collude and report similar memorials. The only thing that is a bit troublesome is the Henan Governor's Office. Henan Governor Yu Yinggui belongs to the governor's system and not the army. Sun Chuanting must give him a good confession to avoid Chongzhen from seeing the flaws.
As for the other officials, Sun Chuanting had no need to pay attention to it. Apart from them, Yu Yinggui, no one else was qualified to write a letter to Emperor Chongzhen directly. Even if they learned about the death of King Fu, wrote a memorial, and submitted it to the court, they would be intercepted by the cabinet.
If something big happened in Henan, I believe that the people in the cabinet are in a state of great trouble and will never let Chongzhen know the truth easily. The current chief minister of the cabinet is Liu Yuliang, who is very detailed. When he learned about King Fu's death, his first reaction would be to immediately intercept the relevant news. Otherwise, if Emperor Chongzhen knew the truth, his chief minister would have done the end.
As for the Ministry of War, there is no need to worry about it. The current Minister of War is Chen Xinjia, who is wearing a pair of pants with Yang Sichang. Of course, he would help Yang Sichang hide the bad news about King Fu. At this time, I believe that Yang Sichang's letter of help should have been in the territory of Northern Zhili. Moreover, Chen Xinjia himself was also quite responsible.
Your court dispatched troops, and then transferred them, but the troops around Luoyang were emptyed, resulting in the murder of King Fu. You are not a death sentence, who is the death sentence? When Sun Chengzong was killed, Zhang Fengyi and Liang Tingdong still took responsibility?
As for the Dongchang and the Jinyiwei, if they were not fools, I believe they would not be so anxious to expose the truth. When the Hu Ben Army attacked Luoyang, your Dongchang and the Jinyiwei did not fulfill their duties as reminders. Do you have no responsibility? After the board was beaten, Zhang Yixian and Wu Mengming would also be beaten to pieces.
After Sun Chuanting left, Wang Shide asked curiously: "Sir, is this Sun Chuanting really going to be buried with Chongzhen?"
Zhang Zhun shook his head and said meaningfully: "No. Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting will not be buried with Chongzhen. But Yang Sichang and Shi Kefa are the two of them. By the way, is there any movement in Yang Sichang?"
Wang Shide said: "It's still in the area of Longmen Pass."
Zhang Zhun nodded and said with a cold expression: "Order the Lion Cavalry Camp and the Bear Cavalry Camp to prepare for battle quickly! There is a combat mission!"
Wang Shide was slightly shocked and asked in confusion: "Sir, do you want to lead your army to attack Longmen Pass?"
Zhang Zhun nodded and said with a gloomy face: "Yang Sichang is above the top. If he doesn't teach him a lesson, he will not know that there is a heaven outside the sky and there are talents. Emperor Chongzhen wanted Yang Sichang to command the war situation in the Central Plains, but I just couldn't let him succeed. It would be better to maintain the status quo in the Central Plains."
Wang Shide hurriedly sent an order to go.
Chapter completed!