Could it be that King Zhao's side has a whole set of plans to bring down the crown prince in the near future?

Maybe it's about to begin?

Countless thoughts came flooding in, making Zhang Chong feel dry mouth, excited, and a little suspicious.

If this is the case, then all his previous plans will have to be overturned and revalued.

It's a rare opportunity.

Zhang Chong's micro-expression changed, and Zhang Bao, who was watching coldly, could see it clearly.

He understood that his father was going to rethink for a moment, so he took the initiative to pick up the topic.

Zhang Bao is very smart and never mentions the sensitive topic of 'the master behind the scenes', but emphasizes how to make the Western Regions safe and sound, and the people live and work in peace and contentment.

Yuan Luo was really led to this question, and he said indifferently:

"This king also feels that the Hexi Corridor in the past, with the assistance of the local scholars headed by the Zhang family, was very stable and prosperous, and this situation should not be changed."

Zhang Chong was relieved, he agreed with King Zhao's point of view, nodded and interjected:

"We hope that in the future, the Zhang clan will restore its political participation and political power in the Hexi Corridor, and have the right to directly recommend the appointment of assassins and generals."

Yuan Luo's face was expressionless when he heard this.

He now understands why Prince Yuanzhi doesn't like to take care of this Zhang family.

It's really the Zhang father and son, the lion opened his mouth, and he was whimsical!

Originally, the people's livelihood economy and social security in the Hexi Corridor were under the actual control of the Zhang family and other local scholars.

However, the administrative power and military power of the yamen of the state government are the bottom line of the imperial court, and no matter how powerful the local group is, it is impossible for them to interfere in the administration and military.

Otherwise, what is the difference between such a pattern and a vassal king?

And now Zhang Chong has made this request, obviously wanting to be the king of Guazhou!

Guazhou is between the barrier between Guannai and the Western Regions, this kind of strategic rush, how can there be a vassal king?

Wish for the moon!

After scolding fiercely in his heart, Yuan Luo was still very kind on the surface, and he said slowly:

"This is a matter of the overall situation, there is no precedent for this dynasty, and it needs to be decided at that time."

Zhang Chong nodded slowly and said in a deep voice:

"It's okay to decide, the general can not discuss it first, but can his subordinates make such a request, from now on, the Guazhou Thorn History can only be elected by the local officials in the Hexi Corridor."

As soon as these words landed, Yuan Luo's face changed, and he laughed awkwardly, "Master Hou, do you want to split the territory?" ”

When Zhang Chong heard this, he immediately got up and arched his hand at Yuan Luo and said, "Please Zhao Wang Mingjian, his subordinates will never have such a rebellious thought." ”

The atmosphere in the wing room suddenly became tense

Zhang Bao, the prince next to him, also began to breathe rapidly.

Zhang Chong was also a little shocked.

There are three conditions in total.

The first one has nothing to say, but the last two are the ultimate goal of the Zhang family to negotiate with the imperial court.

As long as you can achieve one, you can.

But Zhang's father and son also understand that these three conditions are not easy to achieve.

Deep down, no ruler will allow a vassal king within a kingdom to exist.

Therefore, Zhang's father and son have already discussed, and the latter two conditions must be slowly figured out, and they cannot be achieved overnight.

Otherwise, it is easy to arouse the vigilance and vigilance of the other party.

Because the purpose is too obvious.

Just like Zhao Wang Yuanluo said, the sentence 'splitting the land and dividing the territory' is obvious.

Just like Sima Zhao's heart, everyone knows it.

What surprised Zhang Bao was why his father spoke directly as soon as they met?

Yuan Luo looked at Zhang Chong, who bowed respectfully to him, and didn't speak for a while.

The atmosphere was solemn and awkward.

After a long time, Yuan Luo said lightly:

"Master Hou, please sit down, this king is just talking casually, these three conditions will be decided after this king reports to Uncle Ning."

"Thank you, King Zhao."

Zhang Chong breathed a sigh of relief, he sat down and stepped forward and said softly:

"As long as King Zhao can agree to help his subordinates with these three conditions, then in the future, the Hexi Corridor... It is the rear of King Zhao! ”

Yuan Luo's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.

He stared at Zhang Chong and said in a deep voice:

"None of the three conditions you mentioned is easy to handle, the resistance is huge, and it will inevitably cause strong disgust from the Jiangnan Palace."

"However, this king promised you that you would fight for it with all your might, but you also had to show this king that he was sincere."

Zhang Chong immediately said: "King Zhao, please say, as long as my father and son can do it, there is no other word." ”

Yuan Luo pursed his lips and smiled, and said indifferently:

"Don't be so serious, this matter is actually not difficult, after you go back, try to get rid of Cao Kesheng, the assassin of Guazhou, and then cause civil strife in the Hexi Corridor."

Zhang Chong was taken aback when he heard this, "Lord Wang, the assassination of Cao Kesheng has been carried out several times before, and he is protected by secret guards and guards of the Western Army, and it is difficult to succeed." ”

Yuan Luo grinned and said, "That's because you haven't made up your mind and have the illusion of negotiating with the crown prince. ”

These words hit Zhang Chong's vital point, and he lowered his head and nodded.

……

East Palace West Study.

After lunch, the prince took a cup of tea and sipped the hot tea, frowned and said:

"The red stewed field chicken just now, I ate a few more, it's really a little greasy, I'm afraid it's difficult to eat."

Qiu Feng saw that the teapot was a little empty, and took the initiative to fill it up, "Your Highness is used to eating light, and you are naturally a little unaccustomed to eating this greasy red stewed dish occasionally, drink some tea and press it, and Weichen went to the dining room to make a few refreshing and greasy side dishes for dinner." ”

"Well, you're getting more and more intimate."

The prince praised it, and the autumn wind immediately danced with his eyebrows.

At this time, Ji Hong asked to see him.

After Qiu Feng took the Duke of Discipline in, he wanted to retire and avoid suspicion.

"You don't have to shy away this time, just stay."

Seeing that Ji Hong didn't specifically hint at it, there was no need for the prince to let the confidential secretary avoid it, she could make a simple summary for future inquiries.

The date, content, characters, and conclusions of the conversation.

The content of these confidential secretaries, Yuan Zhi has taught Qiu Feng, that is, she wants to learn to make meeting records and meeting minutes.

"You'll be exposed to more and more secret matters in the future, so it's better to get used to it earlier."

Qiu Feng came back to her senses at this time, silently returned to her desk, spread out the thick notebook, and began to record in small block letters.

"Chen Jihong, I have seen His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Say, what is the movement of the Zhang father and son in Dunhuang?"

The prince spoke directly, guessing that the content of the matter that Ji Hong came to report must be the Zhang father and son.

"After the Zhang father and son ate the closed door soup from the East Palace, they returned to the first post house, and soon a master from the Zhao Wangfu came to the door."

The prince pursed his lips after hearing this, still bowed his head and drank tea, and then looked up at Ji Hong, who was standing in front of him, and said without saltiness:

"Lonely's third brother is finally back to business now, but the song is crying, the father and son of the Zhang family, seeing King Zhao?"

Ji Hong lowered his eyebrows and said respectfully:

"Not only did I see it, but King Zhao also hosted a banquet to entertain Zhang's father and son, but what did they talk about, please forgive your Highness, the shadow can't detect it."