Among the righteous armies from all walks of life in the world, Zhang Shicheng is the richest.

Zhang's incident with a salt owl is located between Su and Song, and the land of fish and rice on both sides of the river belongs to him. The wealth of Suzhou City, not to mention Liu Futong, Xu Shouhui or Fang Guozhen's territory, is far inferior to Chuzhou City, which the Demon Lord Zhao Wuxian has operated for several years.

In such a rich place, Zhang Shicheng was able to discipline himself and discipline others, and the people were not disturbed, and the people were able to recuperate, and in just a few years, this place created a peaceful and prosperous situation. Cangli knows etiquette and etiquette, and today's Suzhou City can be regarded as the only place in the world that can be reasonable. Such an orthodox and enlightened situation made many people of insight in Jiangnan regard Zhang Shicheng as a wise and benevolent lord who can restore the Han Dynasty, so Zhang Shicheng has recruited a group of truly talented people in Jiangnan Shilin. And Zhang Shicheng also attaches great importance to these people, and he has the style of a corporal who is polite and virtuous, which can best win people's hearts.

If there is any shortcoming here, it is that there is more than enough civil rule and insufficient martial arts. Zhang Shicheng under the command of the Confucian strategists many, the real use of the general's talent but few, since the defeat of the Yuan court 300,000 troops after Gaoyou, few achievements in martial arts, several times defeated by Yang Wanzhi Miao army under the front, even the strength of Fang Guozhen, who is far inferior, from time to time to lead the troops to Koubian, repeated successes are annoying.

The magnificent Wu Palace in the center of Suzhou City has now been renamed Taiwei Mansion, which can be regarded as one of Zhang Shicheng's proud strokes. According to those Confucian scholars, the layout of many halls and houses in this palace should be the number of crape myrtle stars in Zhou Tian, which is no different from the Afang Palace and Weiyang Hall in the Qin and Han dynasties, and can best gather Wang Xing's qi. Living in this palace for a long time, he is an emperor. Fengtian carrier, or Ji Tailai, can be the supreme.

If Zhang Shicheng heard this argument before, he would have scoffed, the emperor had never worked hard, but he had never heard of living in a good feng shui house. However, after sitting and talking about it for a long time with those well-educated people, Zhang Shicheng's eyes were opened, and his thoughts were many different from before, and he gradually believed this statement. The emperor will have his own unique destiny, if everyone can do it. What's so rare?

And after the completion of this palace. Zhang Shicheng also benefited a lot. First of all, there was a dispute between Dazhi Timuer, the supervisor of Jiangnan Province sent by the Tartar court, and Yang Wanzhi, and Miao Jun did not dare to embarrass himself unscrupulously, so that Zhang Shicheng had a chance to breathe. Later, after surrendering to the Tartar court, he was awarded the high position of Taiwei that was difficult for the Han people to achieve.

Although the act of taking refuge in the Tartars caused the old brothers who had followed him for many years to misunderstand. But as his brother Zhang Shide said. The Mongols once swept the world. Such a formidable opponent must be defeated by extraordinary means. Taking refuge in the Tartars is only a temporary expedient measure, and there is nothing to make a fuss about. Wait until you have accumulated enough strength. Looking at the world, who else will be the opponent?

Moreover, after taking refuge in Tartar, Zhang Shicheng also felt like a fish in water. On the one hand, together with the Tartar Jiangnan battalion, he restrained the demon lord Zhao Wuxian, so that he could not take Jiqing. On the other hand, with the acquiescence of the Tartar court, he sent troops to Shandong to sweep away the remnants of Liu Futong's forces, and as for the city land he had laid, he naturally collected it into his own pocket. Even Fang Guozhen, who had a deep grudge, was under the strict orders of the Tartar Imperial Court, and did not dare to act rashly.

In this way, the advantages of taking refuge in the Tartar court really outweigh the disadvantages.

After sending away the Da Zhi Ti Mu Er who came to visit, Zhang Shicheng leaned on the soft couch and enjoyed the meticulous massage of the beautiful maid, Zhang Shicheng felt very comfortable physically and mentally. After several years of pampering, his body is no longer as tough as in previous years, especially when he commands the military and takes care of the livelihood of the people.

Dazhi Timuer has come to visit him many times recently, all in the hope that Zhang Shicheng can cooperate with him and get rid of Yang Wanzhi in one fell swoop. To be honest, Zhang Shicheng was also very moved by this proposal. There is a deep grudge between him and Yang Wanzhi, far from an ordinary feud, if there is a chance, they hate each other and can't put each other to death. The reason why he has not nodded in agreement is that Zhang Shicheng is half grasping his identity, and half thinking about how he can usurp the greatest interests in it.

Zhang Shicheng has long been in collusion with Dazhi Timuer, and it is really because of this person's words that he decided to take refuge in Tartar. However, he understood that the idea of this was not the same as his own, but the power struggle within the Tartars. Yang Wanzhi's arrogance has made many Mongolian nobles dissatisfied, but on the other hand, there are also many people in power who rely on him very much. Zhang Shicheng must be cautious, if he acts recklessly, he is afraid that he will be used by Dazhi Timu in vain, and he will not get any benefits, but because of this, he will be evil, and the gains outweigh the losses.

Moreover, Yang Wanzhi's situation also made Zhang Shicheng vigilant. Although this person is Miao Man, he can be regarded as loyal to the Tartar court, such a loyal eagle dog, it can be said that he is fighting wherever he wants, but just because his attitude is a little arrogant, it makes some Tartar nobles want to get rid of him quickly. Zhang Shicheng realized more and more that the Tartar court was by no means an object that could be trusted and relied on for a long time, and if the strength was accumulated enough, it was only right to stand on its own as soon as possible.

Just as he was frowning and thinking, a pro-soldier suddenly came to report Ye Dexin's request to see. Zhang Shicheng straightened up and said, "Hurry up and invite Mr. Ye!"

Ye Dexin is a very valued strategist under Zhang Shicheng, not only resourceful and knowledgeable, but also strong in martial arts, he is a high-ranking disciple from a famous family in Huashan, even among Zhang Shicheng's many strategists, they are all proud people who stand out from the crowd.

Not long after, under the leadership of his own soldiers, a middle-aged scribe walked into the main hall and bowed to Zhang Shicheng from a distance and said, "Minister Ye Dexin pays a visit to the king." ”

Hearing this, Zhang Shicheng's face showed a little satisfaction. After he took refuge in the Tartars, he had gone to the honorific title, and publicly reprimanded the courtiers several times for not calling themselves kings anymore, many people changed their titles from good as Liu, only this Ye Dexin is still the same, although Zhang Shicheng is unhappy on his face, he is very pleased in his heart, and the straight road is really loyal to the loyal ministers, this Ye Dexin is really loyal to himself!

Zhang Shicheng walked a few steps quickly, helped Ye Dexin up, with a rather close anger on his face, and said: "I told Mr. Ye a morning that although we are monarchs and ministers, we can get along in private as long as we are friends. Mr. Ye always forgets. ”

Ye Dexin said: "Etiquette cannot be abolished, although the king values his subordinates, his subordinates cannot be pampered and arrogant, otherwise they will mess up the law!"

"You, you, what do you want me to say about you!"

Zhang Shicheng scolded with a smile, and no longer bothered about this section, and asked, "Mr. Ye has a solemn expression, but what do you have to report?"

Ye Dexin nodded, took out a letter from his arms that had been opened, and said: "This is a news from Suzhou City, I think something is wrong, so I came to present it to the king." ”

The manpower is exhausted, and the military and political affairs of Suzhou City are complicated, and Zhang Shicheng cannot take care of everything, so he has already distributed the power to the strategists who can be used by his subordinates. These strategists are also doing their best, and there are few things that bother Zhang Shicheng. Hearing Ye Dexin say this, Zhang Shicheng's expression also became solemn, and he reached out to take the letter that marked 100,000 urgent.

After reading the letter once, Zhang Shicheng's face changed suddenly, and he read it carefully, carefully read the words, and was sure that he was not mistaken, so he raised his head and said with a solemn face: "There is such a thing? It is really incredible, relying on the sky to slay the dragon, it turned out to be such a heaven and dragon slayer! In the past, when I heard the name of this sword, I always disagreed in my heart, but now I finally opened my mouth!"

He looked up at Ye Dexin again, and asked urgently: "Can this news be confirmed? How true is it? Yes, Mr. Ye, you are from the Huashan faction, do you know the Bai Shaoxia mentioned in the letter?"

Ye Dexin said with a solemn expression: "I can't be sure whether the news of the Heaven and Dragon Slaying is true or false, and Mr. Xian Yu, the family teacher, has never mentioned it. But this Bai Shaoxia, I can conclude that he is fake! My uncle Bai Yuan died at the hands of the Demon Sect many years ago, and he only has one son named Bai Hechou under his knees, as for this Bai Shaoxia, I have never heard of it. ”

When Zhang Shicheng heard this answer, his face faded a little eagerly, and he said angrily: "These people in Yangzhou City can't eat! The content of hearsay, even if the other party's identity is not sure, they dare to report it, and they really should be punished!"

"The king, let's take a look at the payment first, I'm afraid that the robes in Yangzhou City can't help themselves. Ye Dexin reminded.

After being reminded, Zhang Shicheng saw clearly the payment that he had just ignored, and his face suddenly became gloomy, and he said angrily: "This child is really confused! It is not easy to install the dark line in Yangzhou City, how can he use it without authorization! When he comes back, I must punish him heavily!"

Ye Dexin frowned and said, "Your Majesty, your subordinates still have to bring up the old matter again." The helmsman of Yuan is ignorant and credulous, if it is not restricted, it will be a hidden danger after all!"

Hearing this, Zhang Shicheng was silent for a long time before sighing: "My family was poor when I was young, and thanks to the support of the chief helmsman of Yuan Guangbo, I have such a beautiful life now." The chief helmsman died at the hands of the golden lion king Xie Xun, I hate to avenge him, and now I have left this bloodline heir, how can I bear to treat him harshly. Besides, many of the old brothers in the gang are watching, and if I do things badly, others will only think that I am a villain who will take revenge. Don't mention this matter in the future!"

Seeing Zhang Shicheng's resolute attitude, Ye Dexin sighed secretly in his heart, quite disapproving of Zhang Shicheng's untimely cherishing of feathers, but it was inconvenient to mention this matter again. He frowned again and said: "Not only this matter, but there are many unusual things in the direction of Yangzhou now. Yang Wanzhi led his troops to surround Yangzhou City, and I sent people to investigate several times, but they were all sent back, and it seems that something unexpected has happened in the city. And the chief helmsman is now in Yangzhou, and I am really worried about ......"

When Zhang Shicheng heard this, his expression changed several times, he pondered for a long time, suddenly raised the letter in his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Ye, do you think there is a connection between the two?"

Ye Dexin nodded and said, "I have also considered this, but I just want to connect these two things, but I always feel a little unfocused." ”

Zhang Shicheng's eyes flashed with essence, and he weighed it carefully in his heart, although he trusted Ye Dexin and other strategists, he didn't let go and ignored all opinions. Taken together, there is a vague sense that something big is going to happen. He held the letter and read it carefully for a long time, his brows tightly locked, and he muttered: "It seems that this is a means to break the situation in the west......"

Hearing this, Ye Dexin subconsciously looked to the west, only to see a magnificent glazed tile palace wall, and was puzzled, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his heart, and he said in a trembling voice: "The king means ......" (to be continued......