Xu Zhaojie's words immediately made Taoist Master Mingcang realize the key to the matter. Seeing that what he was planning was hopeless, he lowered his eyes, and the disappointment in his expression was beyond words.
"Since those people from the Supervision Department were able to bribe my men in advance, Yan Ziliang of the Iron Cavalry Army may have gotten the news and started to secretly be wary of me. He may even be waiting for me to take action so that he can take advantage of me. Therefore, the matter of cooperating with Governor Zhao to capture the cavalry army, and the Qing monarch attacking Shangguan Hongyuan, is naturally a false story!"
"Now of the 50,000 forbidden troops in the military camp, there are probably less than 20,000 who can obey my orders, Xu Zhaojie..." Xu Zhaojie lowered his head, his words full of self-mockery.
Seeing Xu Zhaojie's virtue, even though Xu Zhaojie no longer had much use value due to planned bankruptcy, from the perspective of cooperation, Taoist priest Mingcang still reminded him:
"Then Mr. Xu must never give up on himself. When he returns to Luo'an, he will have no choice but to be manipulated by Shangguan Hongyuan!"
"I have returned with a great victory this time. Even if Shangguan Hongyuan wanted to do something to me, he would not be too anxious. He should at least transfer me to the Governor's Mansion and give me a nominal idle position. I can be promoted openly or covertly. Let’s wait for a while, at least I will be safe these few months!” Xu Zhaojie waved his hand and said:
Hearing what Xu Zhaojie said, a strange look flashed in the old Taoist priest's eyes, and he immediately said tentatively: "It seems that the Marquis has already made a plan in his mind!"
When Xu Zhaojie heard this, he did not hide it. He nodded solemnly and said:
"He has Zhang Liang's plan. Naturally, I also have walls and ladders. When the soldiers come, they will block the water and cover up the earth. Although Shangguan Hongyuan is powerful, he can't cover the sky with one hand above the court!"
What Xu Zhaojie said was decisive and full of information. He changed his melancholy and decadence just now. Just when Taoist Master Mingcang was wondering what gave Xu Zhaojie such confidence, Xu Zhaojie smiled slightly and spoke in a low voice. ············
Xu Zhaojie's voice was very low. Only he and the old Taoist priest could hear what he was talking about clearly. As Xu Zhaojie told the story, Taoist Master Mingcang's face became suspicious. He seemed to have heard it, very much. Unauthorized content.
After a cup of tea, Xu Zhaojie finished speaking, picked up the tea cup and moistened his throat, while opposite him, Taoist priest Mingcang, who represented Zhao Fuqu, the governor of Youyan, fell into deep thought.
Looking at Taoist Mingcang, Xu Zhaojie did not rush him, but he looked very confident. After another half cup of tea, Taoist Mingcang ended his thinking, raised his head and looked at Xu Zhaojie and said with emotion:
"Master Xu Hou, you are really making dangerous moves..."
"If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch the tiger's cubs?" Xu Zhaojie disagreed and asked calmly:
The old Taoist priest nodded slightly when he heard this. Although Xu Zhaojie's plan is a bit risky, the benefits of success are indeed very large, and may even change the situation in the court.
"This matter is of great importance. I have no right to make a decision. I need to report it to the Governor and then discuss it!" After saying this, Taoist Master Mingcang felt Xu Zhaojie's gaze, hesitated and said:
"Although the Marquis' plan is risky, the old Taoist himself is still optimistic about it..."
"Then please excuse me, Taoist Master, and give Governor Zhao a few nice words!"
Xu Zhaojie knew very well how much influence this old Taoist priest had on Zhao Fuqu, so after receiving a positive reply from Taoist Master Mingcang, a smile suddenly appeared on his handsome face.
After deciding on the general policy, the two discussed some details of the plan in the next moment. Seeing that it was getting late and the plan was almost complete, Xu Zhaojie was about to send Taoist Master Mingcang away. .
Suddenly, Taoist Master Ming Cang, who had been praising each other with Xu Zhaojie just a second ago, changed his tone and looked at Xu Zhaojie and said seemingly unintentionally:
"I heard that Mr. Xu has a general named Ye Mingsheng under his command?"
As soon as the old Taoist said this, Xu Zhaojie was a little surprised, but he quickly reacted and pretended to be calm and said: "This person has been transferred to the Zhenwu Army and no longer works under my command."
"Is that so...the old Taoist priest heard that Ye Mingsheng offended the Marquis when he was in the palace?" Although Xu Zhaojie reacted quickly, the change in his face was still obvious. Taoist Master Cang had a panoramic view. The old Taoist priest continued to say calmly and unintentionally:
Seeing the old Taoist priest's probing one after another, Xu Zhaojie simply stopped being secretive and went straight to show his cards, his face darkened and he stared at the other party, and said in a deep voice:
"If you have anything to say, Taoist Master, please say it directly, no need to beat around the bush!"
"Mr. Xu is indeed a cheerful person, so I won't hide it. I am very happy to meet Mr. Xu, and I am willing to get rid of this thief for him. I will relieve the hatred in his heart. I don't know what he wants." How about the next one?" The old Taoist priest clapped his hands and said with a smile:
"He is now a fifth-grade General Huwei. How dare you Blackstone touch him?" Xu Zhaojie was a little surprised when he heard this, but soon he asked with a sneer on his face:
"Normally, I don't dare to assassinate the imperial military attache, but this time is different. Someone is willing to be the scapegoat, so the old Taoist has nothing to worry about..." Taoist priest Ming Cang is very mysterious said:
Xu Zhaojie was a little moved when he heard this, but after pondering for a while, he shook his head and said: "What you want to do to him, that's your business, don't involve me!"
After Xu Zhaojie finished speaking, Taoist Master Mingcang was a little disappointed, but seeing Xu Zhaojie's determined look, he didn't say anything more and left immediately.
After Taoist Master Mingcang left, Xu Zhaojie, who was originally a little tired, was no longer sleepy. He squinted his eyes and leaned on the chair, raising his head and thinking quietly.
Xu Zhaojie was not surprised that Taoist Master Mingcang knew about his grievances with Ye Mingsheng. After all, this matter was an open secret at higher levels. Everyone knew that his subordinates, Xu Zhaojie, were instigated by the Supervision Department to betray him... ········
What Xu Zhaojie really wondered was why Taoist Priest Mingcang offered to help him get rid of Ye Mingsheng?
Even though Taoist Priest Ming Cang looks kind and kind-hearted, Xu Zhaojie knows very well that this old guy is actually the leader of the black stone organization. To him, he kills people, confiscates homes, and destroys people It was as common as eating and drinking. As long as the benefit was big enough, he would kill anyone from an eighty-year-old woman to a three-month-old baby without hesitation!
However, although this beast is ruthless, he is a very purposeful person. He must have his purpose in whatever he does, and he is not the kind of crazy person who takes pleasure in killing people.
