A horse took graceful steps and pulled a magnificent carriage through the noisy long street.

Chen Ze sat in the carriage, facing the closed environment in the carriage, and suddenly had a realization: "The taste of losing freedom is like a bird in a cage." ”

Jian Qing stroked his beard and asked curiously: "The meaning of the prince's words is that you regret going against Liang Xing?" ”

Chen Ze smiled: "No, Xiao Wang is saying that Master Jian is like a bird, and in an important position, he not only loses his right to speak, but also obeys the mercy of others." ”

When ordinary people heard these words, they would definitely refute them, but Jian Qing didn't do this, he just lowered his head and was silent.

Chen Ze continued: "I know that Master Jian is in trouble, otherwise you would have sent someone to report my escape to Liang Xing." ”

Jian Qing sighed and told the truth: "The prince doesn't know, Liang Xing's subordinates have military power, and the ministers have to follow his orders. ”

A certain great man once said that power comes out of the barrel of a gun, and without an army, it can only be beaten.

When Chen Ze heard Jian Qing's difficulties, he immediately made a suggestion: "As long as Master Jian is willing to unite with me, we will definitely bring Liang Xing down." ”

He is not boasting indiscriminately, with the knowledge storage of modern people and such a noble identity, the chance of winning the battle is very high.

After listening to this suggestion, Jian Qing agreed very happily: "Thanks to the prince's high opinion, I will definitely help." ”

In fact, he was able to agree happily, and it was also deliberate, after all, people always have to leave a way back for themselves.

After the two reached a consensus, Chen Ze began to make a request: "It is especially important that Master Jian help me return to my normal life. ”

The movement is restricted, and it is impossible to be monitored by others at any time, and it is impossible to live like this, and it is impossible to turn over the salted fish.

Jian Qing thought for a moment and whispered: "Recently, there has been a report from the border pass, there are barbarian Tartars in the north, as long as the prince can come up with a strategy to retreat from the enemy, I will have the opportunity to help the prince recover his freedom." ”

King Zhennan is good at using soldiers, Chen Ze knows this in his heart, otherwise Jian Qing would not have given himself such an idea.

However, the reality is cruel, and in the process of crossing, he failed to inherit the military talent of King Zhennan, which is very embarrassing.

Chen Ze majored in foreign languages at university, and it was more than enough to be a translator, but once it came to the military, it had no effect.

The most boring thing in life is that you finally get the opportunity, but you find that you don't have the ability to do it.

Jian Qing thought that trivial matters would not be difficult for the other party, so he simply made a joke: "The prince didn't say a word, he must have a bottom in his heart." ”

Although Chen Ze didn't count it in his heart, he had to pretend to have it: "Isn't it just fighting the Barbarian Tartar, it's too easy." ”

"Oh?" Jian Qing suddenly raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Barbarian Tartar has always been a big problem for Ping Xiguo, what can the prince think of, he might as well talk about it." ”

"Ahem...... Let me think about this idea again. Chen Ze was hesitant and didn't say a complete sentence for a long time.

He knew very well that he was at the critical point of life and death, so he did not rush to answer this question.

Suddenly, a smell of bread wafted in from outside: "Sell baked cakes, freshly baked baked cakes!" ”

"Burn!" Chen Ze had a flash of inspiration, and it was just right to attack with fire in the winter dryness, so let the enemy be a Napoleon.

However, it is difficult for people to understand the meaning of just one word, especially for people who do not understand military affairs.

Jian Qing was confused when she heard this, and humbly asked, "What does it mean to burn?" I hope the prince will make it clear! ”

Chen Ze explained in detail: "Before the battle, the residents of the surrounding towns were dismissed, and food, clothing, and livestock were taken away, and finally combustible materials were piled up in the city; Wait for the battle to show weakness to the vanguard, lure the barbarian Tartars into the town to rest, and then amplify the fire at night for a counterattack. ”

He used the scorched earth tactics of later generations, which belonged to the ruthless trick of killing 1,000 enemies and losing 800 of himself.

However, it is very suitable for the weaker side, and often plays a role in turning the tide of the war, or even changing the course of the war.

Jian Qing broke out in a cold sweat when she heard this: "Burn down the people's houses, where do you let them live?" ”

"Rebuilt at the expense of the imperial court, and then doubling the losses of the people, anyway, Lord Liang is so rich that he is bleeding."

Chen Ze estimated in his heart that if only the small villages and towns around the battlefield were burned, the compensation fee would be hundreds of thousands of taels of silver at most, and even if the cost of the expedition was added, it would only be one million taels of silver at most, and the loss in this battle would not be high.

If the tactic is successful, it will definitely inflict heavy damage on the barbarian Tartars, which is not something that can be done with money.

Jian Qing still has a trace of concern: "The method sounds feasible, but if Liang Xing pays the debts and does not compensate the people, the consequences will be unimaginable." ”

Chen Ze said confidently: "As long as this strategy can be implemented, Liang Xing will inevitably pay the money." ”

Even if a powerful minister is greedy for money, he knows the consequences of withholding compensation, that is, a large-scale popular uprising.

Now that there is a rebel army in the south, if there is another popular uprising in the north, the Pingxi Kingdom will not be far from extinction.

"Master, the Zhennan Mansion is almost here." The coachman reminded the owner of the carriage through the curtains.

Jian Qing didn't dare to let the carriage go further: "Stop immediately and let the guests get off here." ”

The coachman immediately reined in his horse and looked around for a moment before he dared to lift the curtain and let the people inside go down.

"See you back, Lord Jane." Chen Ze thanked him in a low voice and quickly blended into the crowd on the street.

The coachman turned around and asked cautiously, "Where are you going to go after the lord has sent off the guests?" ”

"Hurry back home now!" Jian Qing suddenly felt that the burden on his shoulders was much heavier than he imagined.

As the sun sets, the entire Yanjing City is shrouded in afterglow, and pedestrians on the street are preparing to return home or go to some places of wind and moon.

Chen Ze had a sudden attack due to a foot injury, so he could only sit on a step and rub his feet, unable to move for the time being.

At this time, he realized that the advantage of having a subordinate by his side can at least be managed at a critical moment.

At this moment, a small servant suddenly approached and asked politely: "I asked the girl about something, how to get to the Zhennan Palace?" ”

When Chen Ze heard the other party's salutation, he suddenly had a nameless fire in his heart: "I don't know!" ”

As a pure man, of course I will be unhappy when I am called a little girl all day long.

The little girl was stunned and wondered: "Why is the girl angry, I didn't say anything offensive." ”

Chen Ze stubbornly said: "Look carefully, I'm a man dressed as a woman, not a girl!" ”

This hateful appearance and voice can really turn a man into a girl.

Of course, the little guy didn't believe it, but now he has a request for help, so he has to change his words: "Gong...... Childe, how to get to Zhennan Wangfu? ”

"What are you looking for in Zhennan Wangfu?" Chen Ze suddenly became vigilant, could it be that this person was Liang Xing's spy.

The little guy immediately frowned, and his attitude suddenly changed: "You just need to answer where the palace is, why do you have to ask so much." ”

Chen Ze stared at the other party, unbuttoned his clothes, and whispered: "Now you have two choices, the first is to tell the truth, and the second is to shout indecent now." ”

Because in ancient times, women from indecent families had to be punished, which was unbearable for ordinary people, so someone decided to temporarily give up the dignity of manhood and use appearance to force the other party to comply.

The little guy had never seen such a brazen person, so he had to spit out the truth: "Don't shout, I'm just going to deliver a letter, no other intentions." ”

Chen Ze said half-incredulously: "Show me the letter, I am from the palace." ”

The little girl cried and said with a sad face: "Girl, don't force me, my master has repeatedly told me that I can only hand it over to the prince." ”

Chen Ze continued to persecute and said: "It just so happens that I am very familiar with the prince, you can hand over the letter directly to me, and you can go back to the business." ”

The little girl hesitated for a moment, but reluctantly took out the letter in his arms, handed it to the strange 'girl', and then quickly left.

Chen Ze opened the letter directly, and a vigorous and powerful word appeared in his eyes, the content was all homely, and the last person who signed it was Gu Yansong.

It turned out that King Zhennan had a fiancée in Jinling City, and the content of this letter was that the old man asked him when he was going to get married.

Chen Ze suddenly felt very troubled, because in his mind, he couldn't find any information related to marriage, so he could only go back to the palace and think of a way.

There is a night curfew in Yanjing City, and anyone must go home at the specified time, otherwise they will be whipped.

In order to avoid the pain of flesh and skin, Chen Ze gritted his teeth and propped up to the gate of the palace, and when he was about to enter the palace, he was stopped by a person.

"Lord Wang, you're finally back." Li Xiang's eyes were red, obviously she had just cried.

Chen Ze was most afraid of women crying, so he comforted: "I'm really sorry, I was scattered by the crowd, and I didn't mean to leave you." ”

Li Xiang shook her head, without any intention of blaming, after all, she was just a slave, and it was impossible to say that the master was not.

"Lord Wang, why did you change your clothes, and you still have injuries." She was very careful, and she could see through the abnormalities on Chen Ze's body at a glance.

Chen Ze tried his best to pretend that nothing happened: "I just twisted my foot, and it was no big deal." ”

Li Xiang knew that the other party was being strong, and it was not good to deliberately break it: "Then I'll help you in." ”

Chen Ze nodded in agreement, and suddenly asked, "Xiang'er, you are from Jinling, have you heard of Gu Yansong?" ”

Li Xiang replied directly without thinking: "Back to the prince, Gu Yansong is a well-known richest man in Jiangnan, and his ancestors fought with Emperor Taizu, and he also won a lot of titles. ”

After hearing the news, Chen Ze immediately closed his mouth in surprise, the richest man in Jiangnan in this era is almost equal to the richest man in the country.

It seems that the first emperor's appetite is not small, and the choice of daughter-in-law must be the richest man, which is estimated to be the financial resources of the Gu family.

But there is one thing that bothers Chen Ze very much, that is, if he goes to meet his father-in-law as a prisoner in his current appearance, there is a chance that people will regret their marriage.

He must find a way to go to Jinling, find out the thoughts of this old man, and then make corresponding countermeasures.