Chapter 370: Shock
In Sun Chengzong's opinion, in the face of his own questioning, Wei Zheng will definitely panic, at least he must justify what he has done, give himself an explanation, and give an explanation to the imperial court.
However, what Sun Chengzong didn't expect was that in the face of his imposing self, Wei Zheng, who was sitting on the chair, was so relieved. It's as if the series of conspiracies I have experienced are all taken for granted.
Facing Wei Zheng, who was completely out of common sense in front of him, Sun Chengzong had an empty anger in his heart, but there was no way to vent it.
Under such circumstances, Sun Chengzong, who was full of anger, could only slap the big knife in his hand on the table. Then, sullenly found a chair to sit down, and stared at Wei Zheng with a pair of eyes, waiting for Wei Zheng to follow.
Wei Zheng, whose face was still unfazed, glared fiercely at the guards who rushed into the room after Sun Chengzong, and ordered loudly: "What are you still doing here?" Lord Sun has come in, do you still want to kick Lord Sun out? Don't serve tea to Lord Sun, let Lord Sun extinguish the fire......"
Sun Chengzong waved his hand and refused: "Lord Wei, this official is here to listen to your explanation, not to listen to you drink tea......
"Explain ......," Wei Zheng replied, shaking his head.
"Master Sun, Ben Shuai has nothing to explain here...... What should be said, Ben Shuai has just said. The reason why there are so many conspiracies against Lord Sun is that there is only one purpose, that is, to delay the time for Ben Shuai to enter Beijing. β
"At this time, Ben Shuai is not afraid to sue Lord Sun, as long as it will take another three months. All the grain in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces will be put into the warehouse, and when the time comes, Ben Shuai will not have to continue to pretend to be sick. β
"When the time comes. If the imperial court still wants to let Ben Shuai enter Beijing. The one who entered Beijing was not Ben Shuai alone. It's that tens of thousands of elites of the Haw Par Army entered Beijing with Ben Shuai......"
"Forcing the Imperial Court...... Lord Wei. Are you going to rebel......"
After taking a deep breath, Sun Chengzong forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart, and exclaimed loudly at Wei Zheng in front of him, completely not believing what he had just heard.
Wei Zheng shook his head and replied negatively: "Ben Shuai doesn't want to rebel, but if the court forces Ben Shuai to rebel, it will not be Ben Shuai's own will......
"To tell you the truth, Lord Sun, Ben Shuai just wants to develop in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces in peace and stability. I don't want to go anywhere. However, if someone doesn't want Ben Shuai to be at peace, Ben Shuai and the tens of thousands of Haw Par soldiers under his command will definitely not let him live a peaceful life......
At this time, Sun Chengzong finally reacted. He exclaimed again at Wei Zheng: "Lord Wei, the old man understands, you want to occupy the two provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi, be a warlord here, and listen to the warlord who does not listen to the tune. β
Wei Zheng did not hesitate, and directly nodded in agreement with a tacit face.
This time. Hearing this answer that should have been thought of a long time ago, Sun Chengzong, who had been deceived for so long. I don't know how to continue.
However, he did not forget the purpose of his own visit to Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces to take over as governor.
Ask a question that you don't even think is possible.
"Lord Wei, you have to think carefully...... This kind of thing, if one is not good, it may be possible to destroy the family......"
"You have to understand that in terms of territory, you only have two provinces, Shanxi and Shaanxi...... In terms of the army, you only have tens of thousands of elites in the Haw Par Army. However, the imperial court has the whole world, as well as millions of officials and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty...... If you do this, the court will definitely not let your ...... go."
"While the court hasn't found out yet, the official will treat what happened here today as if nothing had happened here today, and quickly stop it. Half a month later, Lord Wei, you will continue to be ordered to enter Beijing, become your cabinet minister, and serve the imperial court......"
Wei Zheng didn't think about it, so he shook his head in denial.
Then, he asked Sun Chengzong with a contemptuous face: "The imperial court ...... Master Sun, don't use the court to scare Ben Shuai...... In Ben Shuai's view, today's imperial court can only be described in four words, that is, 'strong outside and strong in the middle'......"
"As for the army of the imperial court, Ben Shuai is not even afraid of the Houjin Tartar cavalry, not to mention the official army that is not even an opponent of the Tartars......"
"In addition, Ben Shuai is not afraid of Lord Sun, you know, the number of troops in Ben Shuai's hands is not the elite of the 30,000 tiger and leopard army you see in front of you...... Under the command of Ben Shuai, there are a total of 50,000 well-equipped Tiger and Leopard Army infantry cavalry, in addition, Ben Shuai has also trained a full 100,000 local garrisons in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces......"
"If the imperial court really dares to send troops to attack Ben Shuai, Ben Shuai doesn't mind letting them have no return......
"Hiss......" After listening to the military strength in Wei Zheng's hands, Sun Chengzong couldn't help but gasp.
Shocked, he immediately thought of the fact that the Haw Par Army had come to ask him for arrears a few days ago.
frowned, and sneered at Wei Zheng: "Lord Wei, you are fighting in the two provinces of Shanxi and Shanxi...... When you can't pay the soldiers, the more than 100,000 troops under your command will collapse on their own without the imperial court attacking......"
"As far as this official knows, the Shanxi Governor's Mansion ran out of money a few months ago, and began to owe the soldiers military salaries."
"Therefore, this official still advises you, Lord Wei, to stop as soon as possible, disband the soldiers under your command, and return to the imperial court......"
Wei Zheng's facial expression once again surprised Sun Chengzong.
In Sun Chengzong's opinion, in the face of his own shortcomings, Wei Zheng will definitely show a trace of worry and anger on his face.
However, Sun Chengzong, who was staring at Wei Zheng, not only did not see these expressions on Wei Zheng's face, but saw a trace of mockery on Wei Zheng's face.
Just when Sun Chengzong's face slowly showed a puzzled expression, Wei Zheng spoke.
Facing Sun Chengzong, he asked rhetorically with a smile on his face: "Desperate soldiers...... Lord Sun, did someone sue you for this, or did you see it yourself......"
"If Ben Shuai is really short of silver, will he set such a high salary for the Haw Par Army and the local garrison? It's a joke......"
After speaking, Wei Zheng didn't care about the changing expression on Sun Chengzong's face, turned his head and ordered to the military advisor.
"Strategist, since our Lord Sun said that we are 'poor soldiers', then you can use the number jΓΉ to tell Lord Sun, the harvest of our attack on Mongolia this time, let Lord Sun hear, how rich are we? There is no need to owe the soldiers their salaries. β
"Yes, handsome......" Zhou Shuyuan, the military advisor, changed his strict expression when he saw Sun Chengzong, and replied with a smile on his face.
"Lord Sun, this attack on Shaanxi, in addition to the huge results we reported to the imperial court. We also took advantage of the favorable opportunity when the Mongols lost a large number of young and strong, and sent three infantry cavalry into Mongolia to plunder the territory of Mongolia. β
"So far, the three-way army that attacked Mongolia has all returned victorious." (To be continued......)