Chapter 218 Heroes never use tricks
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Chen Cao also came prepared. He knew exactly how Mao Wenlong died. Even now, Mao Wenlong still refuses to accept Yuan Chonghuan's order.
From the moment Chen Cao entered the gate, Chen Cao felt that the scene in front of him was exactly the same as what was written in later history.
Until Yuan Chonghuan suddenly burst into action, Chen Cao was well prepared. He turned sideways to avoid Yuan Chonghuan's fatal blow. The long sword passed over his shoulder and tore his national uniform. This blow frightened everyone. Shocked.
Of course, with his own skills, after dodging Yuan Chonghuan's sword, Chen Cao also kicked him in the air while turning sideways, kicking Yuan Chonghuan down to the edge of the steps. The scene became tense for a time.
How could the two generals around him know that Chen Cao's kung fu was so powerful? However, their main purpose was to cover Yuan Chonghuan's attack. At that time, Cao Wenzhao's uncle and nephew immediately drew their long swords and killed them with just a few moves. After being captured, Wang Xiaojie drew his knife and ran to Yuan Chonghuan's side. When Yuan Chonghuan raised his head and prepared to stand up, the long knife was already placed on his neck.
"Bold Yuan Chonghuan, you dare to assassinate the Duke of Liang in broad daylight. You are trying to rebel..."
Xin Zhao shouted loudly: "Jinyiwei, take it down..."
"Wait a minute..."
A middle-aged man dressed as a eunuch walked out of the lobby. This man was the eunuch Liu Yingkun, the eunuch of the Royal Horse Supervisor. He was Wei Zhongxian's confidant and a man who made money in Liaodong.
"You Jin Yiwei are also His Majesty's domestic slaves. Why do you speak and act so arrogantly? Does Your Majesty know?"
Now Yuan Chonghuan and the other three have been suppressed by weapons. Chen Cao waved his hand to signal everyone to retreat. In addition, dozens of right-guard soldiers came in from outside. Tang Kainian stood aside with a serious face. Anyone who wanted to take action now had to look at them. Can his skills be faster than a musket...
"Master Yuan, a sudden attack is not a heroic act..."
Chen Cao looked at Yuan Chonghuan who had been helped up with a mocking look: "Oh, that's right, you, Mr. Yuan, are not a hero either..."
Yuan Chonghuan held his stomach and calmed down for a moment, then said with a wry smile: "I won't kill you today, you will definitely be a big problem for our Ming Dynasty..."
"Have you heard that Mr. Yuan is here today not to discuss military affairs with me, but to kill me?" Chen Cao stared at Liu Yingkun on the steps: "Eunuch Liu, today you are trying to protect Governor Yuan. ?”
Liu Yingkun looked gloomy. If Yuan Chonghuan died, how would he make money?
"I'm not trying to protect you. Today our family only saw you, Duke Liang, suddenly beating up the governor of Liaodong. We don't know anything else about it. After today, we will definitely report it to the court and let the court make a decision..."
"Hahaha..." Chen Cao raised his head and laughed after hearing this: "You eunuchs really have a way of talking, but I like it. If someone comes, immediately send someone from the sea to the capital to inform the court about Yuan Chonghuan's assassination of me."
As he spoke, Chen Cao waved with a smile on his face: "Go down, Governor Yuan won't do anything again."
"Chen Cao, what do you mean?" Yuan Chonghuan asked.
Chen Cao laughed: "This is not the second time that Jing Ke assassinated the King of Qin. I will not kill you today. If the situation in Liaodong is more complete because of your death, then wouldn't I, Chen Cao, become a sinner for the ages?
Besides, Wang Zhishen is not strong enough to serve as governor of Liaodong. The removal of Governor Sun by the eunuchs will bring disaster to the world. Although you and the eunuchs have nothing to do with each other, after all, the court trusts you. How can I do this? kill you? "
What does this mean?
It makes Yuan Chonghuan not understand. He came to assassinate you and it passed so lightly?
Looking at Yuan Chonghuan's expression, Chen Cao took the initiative to step forward. When everyone was nervous, Chen Cao patted Yuan Chonghuan's shoulder: "Don't worry, I, Chen Cao, compare myself to a hero. How could I do some stealing things in private?" , even if you go back this time, I will send someone to protect you, so you can rest assured."
As he spoke, Chen Cao lowered his head and whispered in Yuan Chonghuan's ear: "I don't need to kill you. There are others in the court..."
After saying that, Chen Cao laughed loudly and left Yuan Chonghuan to think alone. Then he looked at the two tall generals behind him: "You two are really brave. Since you dare to come, you must know what the crime of assassinating the Duke is. Don't worry, I Let bygones be bygones, tell me your names."
The two of them looked at each other, and one of them, who was tall and dark, handed over his hand: "Hei Yunlong, the last general of the Xuanfu, has met Duke Liang..."
The other one also handed over his hand: "The last general Ningyuan, the general Zhu Mei, has met Liang Guogong..."
"heard about it..."
Chen Cao nodded with satisfaction: "It's a pity that you strong generals invested in the wrong place, otherwise there would still be a lot of room for development."
This sentence was so hurtful that Yuan Chonghuan tore Chen Cao's heart to pieces.
"Everyone, please take a seat in the lobby..."
The assassination ended like a farce. Even Liu Yingkun was ready to break up, but he didn't know that the victim Chen Cao sang such a drama, which made him still unable to accept it.
After sitting down in the lobby, Chen Cao asked someone to serve tea...
"Now that the slave-building army is outside the Daling River, Governor Yuan is willing to take great risks to come to the front line of Guangning, which proves how much he attaches importance to this plan,"
Chen Cao took a sip of tea, and then said: "It's August now. If Governor Yuan's Ping Liao strategy cannot be completed before November, the seven years of Tianqi will be in vain, leaving eleven million taels. It’s just silver.”
Liu Yingkun knew this amount, but the actual amount of money Yuan Chonghuan received was only six million taels. After deducting the military expenses of 100,000 people, some of it had to be divided up by Liu Yingkun and others who came to embezzle. He actually didn't end up with much money. .
Of course, he also clearly saw Liu Yingkun's unchanging attitude in dealing with things, and he was convinced that the court had taken a lot of advantage from Chen Cao this time.
"It's a pity that Duke Liang was defeated by the Tatars at Shuangtaizi River," Yuan Chonghuan mocked, and he directly ignored the previous incident: "Otherwise, I wouldn't have been beaten down in front of His Majesty."
Chen Cao laughed, and then said: "Governor Yuan has been in Liaodong for a long time. He should know the ability of building slaves. Even your army of 100,000 people huddled along the Jinzhou line and did not attack. I decided that the military army would only be three when it was not full strength. With more than 10,000 people, it is considered that we have tried our best if we were not defeated by Jiannu in one battle;
Besides, the general is outside, and your life has been compromised. For the sake of the country and the country of the Ming Dynasty, I cannot let the only strength of my men be wiped out by the battle of Jiannu. Even if they die, two of their teeth will have to be broken. Okay, I will not make unnecessary sacrifices..."
"Haha," Liu Yingkun covered his mouth and smiled, and then said coldly: "What Mr. Liang Guo said is much more beautiful and beautiful than what he did."
"Presumptuous," Xin Zhao scolded: "You eunuch, you dare to make fun of Lord Guochao, what is your identity?"
Liu Yingkun was not afraid of Xin Zhao. He immediately yelled and slapped the table: "Xin Zhao, don't forget your identity and dare to talk to our family like this."
"Why..."
Chen Cao interrupted the two people who were about to get angry, then stared at Liu Yingkun and said: "Eunuch Liu, you supervise the army in Liaodong, but the main authority lies with Governor Yuan. When I set out, no officials from the inner palace came. Supervisor, you'd better keep your mouth shut about this matter today."
Liu Yingkun suddenly felt speechless after being insulted by Chen Cao. Yuan Chonghuan took over to help him out: "Dong Liang, although you command the southern army to aid Liao, your subordinate is now the governor of Liaodong and has the right to transfer your troops. At present, the front line of Jiannu troops has arrived at Daling River. Duke Liang Guo, you are stationing troops in Guangning City, either advancing or retreating. You neither listen to the orders of my governor's Yamen nor act in accordance with the Holy Majesty's orders.
I also ask Duke Liang to send you a clear letter. What will Duke Liang do about Liaodong? "
"wait..."
"Wait?" Yuan Chonghuan couldn't afford to wait: "Now tens of thousands of Tatars are watching covetously outside the Daling River. Mr. Liang, I have to say something heart-breaking. If the Tatar cavalry can cross the Guangning defense line, they have to ask Liang Guo. What on earth do you think?"
Liu Yingkun also continued: "Panshanyi and Luyangyi in Guangning's defense line are strategic locations. However, once Liang Guogong's army arrived, they actually reduced all their forces. At that time, Xiong Tingbi also knew that the army would be stationed in Luyang for the purpose. The key point is that now, Duke Liang, you have collected all the soldiers and horses from the surrounding fortresses and abandoned the dangerous place. Could it be that you have the intention of deliberately forcing the enemy to penetrate deeper?"
"Hey..." Chen Cao quickly waved his hand and shook his head: "Eunuch Liu, please don't blame me. You entered the city from the north gate along the Great Wall. You should go to the east gate and have a look. Not far from the city is the slave building. The cavalry, in order to prevent the entry and exit of my army, they have been watching me all day long to see if I can't open Guangning City. You also know that the Tatars are full of cavalry, and I can't run away..."
Yuan Chonghuan frowned: "Dong Liang, your men are also cavalry..."
"Cavalry combat is not the specialty of our Dingwu Army. The training of our Dingwu Army is mainly to defend the city, followed by field battles..."
"Dong Guo Liang, you have 70,000 troops in total..."
As soon as Yuan Chonghuan finished speaking, Chen Cao reached out and touched his nose: "I have given you military expenses, how can you fight without money..."
"Dong Liang Guo, I understand what you mean. Your trip to Liaodong is just a formality." Yuan Chonghuan stood up and raised his hand disdainfully towards Chen Cao: "I have to say goodbye. I will meet you today." I will definitely report it to the Holy One, Duke Liang, you'd better take care of yourself..."
"Wang Xiaojie, send one to Governor Yuan..."
After Yuan Chonghuan and his entourage rode away, Wang Xiaojie walked into the yamen and raised his hands to Chen Cao: "My lord, Governor Yuan asked the last general whether your lord is going to rebel."
"Then what did you say?"
"The general asked him why he wanted to frame the young master..."
Chen Cao stood on the steps and laughed loudly: "I, Chen Cao, am loyal to the Ming Dynasty, how can I do anything rebellious? Besides, am I not leading the army at the forefront? I just go to the court to speak out. I, Chen Cao, am also following the steps, so who is picking on me?"
"What about Jiannu?"
"If the order goes down, our troops will not move and let them take action. Also, the agreement reached with them will be arranged for them as soon as possible. I am a businessman who abides by my credibility."
