Since that one million taels arrived in Liaodong. Li Chengliang is very fast. There was no delay at all. The expansion work began immediately. And. It doesn't matter if it's the court or whatever. As long as you receive news from Liaodong. It can be seen how concerned Li Chengliang is about this matter. The expansion of six forts such as Kuandian. It's not just about starting fast. And it doesn't mean to delay a little.

And after receiving this news. No matter who it is, there is no intention to refute it anymore. Even. In the hearts of many people. The admiration for Li Chengliang has also risen a lot. Li Chengliang really took this matter as a thing. There was no mud or water. There was no delay. Almost just heard the news. Li Chengliang went to prepare.

But. It didn't end there. And actually. Li Chengliang's move. It only complicates things even more. But that's not what is complicated. It's Wang Gao's side.

This time. I don't know how many times Li Chengliang played. I want to ask the court for money. But. Even if there is some news from Wang Gao's side. But Li Chengliang understands in his heart. Even with this news. It will still be difficult to get money. So. He didn't think that this time he could ask for the money so "smoothly".

But. It didn't take long for news from the imperial court to reach Li Chengliang's ears. The news he got was: The court meeting of the day. The matter has almost been passed. Merely. This passed quickly though. But there are also a lot of troubles.

Li Chengliang naturally heard Zhang Fan's name. Especially during this time. When Nurhachi was by his side. Zhang Fan was also mentioned. Li Chengliang himself is quite interested in Zhang Fan. But that's about it. After all, Zhang Fan is a brocade guard. Even if Nurhachi said Zhang Fan well. In fact, Li Chengliang has never met. It is also not possible to generate too much sense of identity. Not so much about him. Or his ancestors were also "entertained" by the brocade guards. It can only be said that it is a historical problem with the name Jinyiwei.

But when he heard what had happened this time. But it has made a big difference. Of course. It's just for Zhang Fan alone.

Actually, this matter is also a little interesting to talk about. After all. As the parties, Zhang Fan and Zhu Yijun understand in their hearts. The play above the court was not something they had discussed. It's just a play staged by the two of them on an impromptu basis. But. This inside story is only limited to the two of them. Not for outsiders either.

But in this case. This may seem to outsiders. It's simply a play that the two of them have designed a long time ago. Wait until the court. At that point, it's time to stage. And since even these people think so. Then Li Chengliang is naturally no exception.

But even so. Li Chengliang's opinion of Zhang Fan has changed a little. But maybe this is not a big deal for Zhang Fan. What does Li Chengliang think of him. He won't care. He just wants Li Chengliang to be able to defend the northeast well.

But. The complexity mentioned above does not refer to this. It's not that complicated. Complex means: After Li Chengliang got the imperial court ready to allocate money.

Although he went through several performances, the court did not give money. It's really a little cold in my heart. But. He didn't give up. The things that are prepared are always there. So when the money arrived, he was able to order the work to begin.

But. Such a large-scale project was launched in the land of Liaodong. Even if he was prepared. It can be done in a very short time. But. After all, it takes time. The six places that Li Chengliang wants to expand are basically located on the front line of the future war. Other words. This time. In progress of the project. There is a high chance that you will be harassed by the local government. After all, this is the most unprepared time.

So. Li Chengliang after receiving the news that the imperial court agreed to allocate silver. First things first. It was to send men and horses to reconnoiter Wang Gao's recent movements. And this one explores. It really got to the bottom of the problem.

Not bad. Before, because of Zhang Fan. Wang Gao's actions have been exposed. Almost everyone knows that Wang Gao is fighting in the nest. Hit your own people in yourself. Defeat all the tribes that will not submit to you. Even if it's forcible. and bring them to him. Of course. In doing so, he was preparing himself for an upcoming rebellion. Gather people.

And no surprises. Li Chengliang naturally knew the news. And. Li Chengliang is definitely in addition to Zhang Fan and some other people who already know the inside story. The first to know. After all. This matter was deliberately revealed to Li Chengliang by Zhang Fan at the first time.

And Li Chengliang after knowing about it. Nothing was done. That's right. He didn't do anything. Isn't it incredible. Knowing that the other party is preparing. And immediately began to prepare. But Li Chengliang just didn't do anything. It's not because he's tired. It's not because he doesn't want to do it, either. He defended against the field. The mind and means of garrisoning Liaodong have not slackened at all.

The reason why Li Chengliang didn't do anything was why. Regardless of the reason for Wang Gao's actions. Even stupid people can see that Wang Gao is harboring evil intentions in doing this. But now there is no sign of anything. Case. Then you can't do anything to Wang Gao.

And. Li Chengliang also knows. There is a group of people who don't know the origin of the right-hand man who wantonly assassinated Wang Gao. Disturb Wang Gao's footsteps. That's enough.

Since he knew about it, he couldn't do anything. Since Wang Gao did this, it would take a lot of time. What's more, now someone is disrupting his steps again. So much so since here. Li Chengliang decided to leave these things alone for the time being.

But. After the news of the silver from the imperial court came down. Li Chengliang can't do that. After all, this thing. It's not confidential. Almost everyone knows it. Wang Gao is naturally no exception.

And when Wang Gao learned the news. It's hard to say if there will be some kind of action. After all, this kind of huge project. There's really no way to let go. Although Li Chengliang is a general soldier. He holds all the military power in Liaodong. But after all, the military strength under his command is limited. If all of them are lined up to defend the six forts. The array will be empty. And if you have to take care of this camp. Then the land of the Six Forts will be very dangerous. This is all a big loophole for Wang Gao.

Although Wang Gao is now busy merging the various Jurchen tribes. Prepare yourself for future actions. But there are still idlers under Wang Gao. Even if he can't rely on these idlers to attack Daming. But there's no problem with trying to get these people to do the work of harassment.

Maybe this kind of harassment doesn't hurt a few people. Nothing was lost. But. This can confuse people's hearts. It can also greatly delay the progress of the project. Most importantly. If Wang Gao is going to do this. No one knows where he will choose to be the target of harassment. That's where the most annoying part is.

And. These things are all things that cannot be prevented. It's impossible to be foolproof. So. Li Chengliang before the construction of the East Palace. Someone must be sent to find out Wang Gao's movements. It's better to be able to go a little deeper. It would be best to know what Wang Gao would plan to do after learning the news.

Of course. This kind of thing is hard. But Li Chengliang is not a dead-eyed person. When he sent someone to investigate. The order was given. Let five thousand men be stationed not too far from the Six Forts.

And then he commanded those who went to investigate: Even if you can't find out Wang Gao's next step. It is also necessary to monitor Wang Gao at all times. Once Wang Gao has any movement. I have to report it quickly. In this way. If Wang Gao's men and horses have been transferred. Li Chengliang will be able to respond immediately. Immediately send in personnel to stop it.

If you do. Although it will be a little tiring. But it's much better than having no way at all.

But. What Li Chengliang hopes most is that Wang Gao doesn't come. This time. He wanted those twenty people more than anything. Although he also understands. With the strength of twenty men. may cause a lot of trouble to Wang Gao. But after all, it's all a small nuisance. But even so. Li Chengliang still hopes that Wang Gao will have no time to take care of this side.

All in all. There must be a battle in Liaodong. And the time has already entered the countdown. Both sides are in the final stages of preparation. As for when there will be a war. No one knows the exact time. But one thing is for sure. The beginning of the war must have been Wang Gao's first move.

Liaodong is preparing. And there seems to be a calm in the capital. But after calming down. The gossip also rises in people's hearts. Especially now. Because Li Chengliang asked for silver. Something was made public.

It was not Zhang Fan who gave Liaodong a million. And Zhu Yijun allocated another million from the treasury to Zhang Fan in exchange for this kind of thing. It was Zhang Fan who was rewarded with 20 million taels of silver from Longqing.

Just think about it. Zhang Fan didn't check it. Jiangnan Province. Hundreds of officials united. The looting of those rich maritime merchants cost more than 50 million taels of silver that took three years to gather. And Zhang Fan only took a month or two to get it. And more importantly. He also benefited more than 20 million taels of silver. And it's legal.

This kind of thing sounds a little wicked. Even those officials who are very greedy and greedy. In a few decades, it may not be possible to covet millions. And Zhang Fan has only been an official for two years. So it becomes. Who will not envy, envy and hate.

However, it is also because of Zhang Fan's particularity. Let those who envy him have it. But it is almost impossible to imitate him.

All in all. Zhang Fan is even more famous now. Although he himself does not care.

But this time. He had other things to do. Another old man has returned.