Hearing this, Sun Chengzong once again began the third silence of the day.

At this time, Wei Zheng, who had the idea of loving talents, wanted to say a word to Sun Chengzong. Don't follow the hopeless court anymore. Follow yourself, do something practical for the country and the people.

However, Wei Zheng knew that even if he said so, the other party would not hesitate to reject him.

If the other party is really so easy to be moved by his own words, then this Sun Chengzong will not leave a strong mark in history, and will be called a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty by later generations......

Although it is not yet the time to propose that the other party leave the imperial court, it is still possible to further worsen the impression of the imperial court in Sun Chengzong's heart, so that Sun Chengzong will be disappointed in the imperial court step by step and lose confidence in the imperial court.

Thinking of this, Wei Zheng, who quickly flashed a strange smile on the corner of his mouth, was about to speak.

However, what Wei Zheng didn't expect was that Sun Chengzong, who was silent, actually spoke one step ahead. and gave Wei Zheng a chance to continue to attack the imperial court and take Sun Chengzong for his own use......

"Lord Wei, this official knows that this is against our original agreement......

"However, for the sake of the future of the Ming Dynasty, for the stability of the imperial court, and for the emperor's trust in the official, the official has to do this......"

"Please allow Lord Wei to leave Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces one month in advance. The official must immediately report the situation here to the imperial court and prevent the Shandong Patrol from becoming a new warlord. Otherwise, the imperial court is really in danger! ”

Wei Zheng did not answer immediately, but began to settle an account with Sun Chengzong with a stern face.

"Lord Sun, if I let you leave Shanxi now, do you know how much silver my Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces will lose in this month?"

"Once you're back in the capital. The imperial court will know the true situation of our Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. No surprises. The imperial court is bound to blockade us......"

"In this case. Our two provinces in Shanxi and Shaanxi will pay a high price to buy back almost a month's rations from hundreds of tun people from Jiangnan. ”

"Second, our refined salt workshop also had to stop production due to the blockade of the imperial court......"

"Thirdly, and most importantly, immigrants will also have to stop because of the blockade of the imperial court."

"Coupled with the losses in other aspects, Ben Shuai can say with certainty, Master Sun, you leave a month early. It will bring me the two provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi, and bring a loss of at least two million taels of silver......"

Two million taels of silver is almost enough to catch up with the imperial court's tax revenue for a year.

If someone else heard this, they would definitely think that Wei Zheng was boasting and didn't want to leave Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces and return to the capital.

However, Sun Chengzong, who already had a thorough understanding of the true strength of the Tiger and Leopard Army, knew that the Wei Zheng in front of him was not only not exaggerated, but also shrunk to a certain extent.

Under Wei Zheng's gaze, Sun Chengzong's face. At first, he showed an expression full of helplessness. Then, it was replaced by a hint of firmness. After taking a deep breath. Answer to Wei Zheng.

"After returning to the capital, this official must persuade the imperial court not to let the imperial court blockade the two provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi, so as not to cause misunderstanding between the imperial court and the two provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi, causing irreparable losses...... This official believes that with the emperor's wisdom and wisdom, the emperor will definitely choose to win over the tiger and leopard army, rather than be an opponent with the tiger and leopard army. ”

"In addition, please don't misunderstand Lord Wei, the reason why this official insists on returning to Beijing now is not for the Haw Par Army......

"Because, this official knows that with the current strength of the Tiger and Leopard Army, it is absolutely possible to deal a fatal blow to the imperial court, and the imperial court cannot afford to take this risk...... As for whether the imperial court will allow immigrants from Shandong to Shaanxi, it is not up to the official to decide. ”

Seeing that Sun Chengzong had already been set, a sneer directly appeared on the corner of Wei Zheng's mouth......

Facing Sun Chengzong, he asked rhetorically: "Lord Sun, are you sure you can say that the imperial court will not deal with my tiger and leopard army, blockade the two provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi, and even directly list the tiger and leopard army as a rebel ......."

"This official is sure...... This official just said that with the emperor's wisdom and wisdom, he will definitely be able to see the outcome of the battle against the tiger and leopard army. The courtiers of the imperial court must also be able to see the damage that the Haw Par Army behind enemy lines may bring to the imperial court......"

At this time, the smile on Wei Zheng's face became even stronger. It was as if he had heard a big joke, and he said in a mocking tone.

"Master Sun, you are too confident. Our emperor, if he is really holy and wise, he will not watch the situation of the Ming Dynasty become more and more intense and inactive. If the imperial court was really so clear, there would not be so many people in the Central Plains who became displaced people, and even in the province of Shaanxi, a rebellion broke out directly, threatening the safety of the capital......"

Hearing this, Sun Chengzong directly believed that Wei Zheng rejected his idea of returning to Beijing early for the sake of the future and development of the entire Haw Par Army.

So, with a firm face, he replied without thinking about it: "Lord Wei, this official is a person of the Ming Dynasty in life, and a ghost of the Ming Dynasty in death...... If Lord Wei doesn't let this official return to Beijing immediately, this official will die in the Governor's Mansion today......"

Wei Zheng hurriedly shook his head, and affirmed to Sun Chengzong: "Lord Sun, you misunderstood, this official can let you return to Beijing early." However, the official cannot just take risks and not take advantage of them......"

"Lord Sun, you must know that even if you really die in the Governor's Palace, not only will there not be too much trouble for Ben Shuai, but it is also possible to hide the secrets of the two provinces of Shanxi for a longer time. Ben Shuai is confident, and Ben Shuai still has this ability. ”

Seeing Sun Chengzong nodded, a glimmer of hope was rekindled on his desperate face.

Wei Zheng continued: "As long as Lord Sun agrees to Ben Shuai's one condition, Ben Shuai promises to let you leave Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces immediately. ”

"What conditions, despite mentioning...... As long as the official is allowed to return to Beijing, let the imperial court know the true situation of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces and Shandong as soon as possible, and avoid the appearance of a warlord in Shandong and the isolation of the capital, what the official can agree, he will definitely agree......" Sun Chengzong replied loudly, his tone full of firmness and majesty.

Under Sun Chengzong's gaze, Wei Zheng spoke: "Lord Sun just said that you guarantee that the imperial court will not do anything unfavorable to the Tiger and Leopard Army. However, if the imperial court does not directly send troops to attack our Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, blockade the Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, and designate Ben Shuai as a traitor. Lord Sun, you must immediately resign from the imperial court, come to my Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, and do things for Ben Shuai......"

Sun Chengzong, who was full of confidence in the imperial court and Emperor Chongzhen, and was also confident in his prestige in the imperial court. After only a short period of contemplation, the decision was made. Because, Sun Chengzong believes that he will not lose.

So, Sun Chengzong, who was watched by Wei Zheng, affirmed loudly: "This official promises you ......" (to be continued......