Zhang Jun met with Wei Ji at the government office. Zhang Jun looked a little complicated after reading Chen Qing's autographed letter.
In the letter, Chen Qing did not mention the spies he sent and the iron fire thunder at all. He only asked him to send troops together to suppress the imperial navy because the imperial navy threatened the security of Donghai Island.
This invitation came a bit suddenly. Zhang Jun needed to think about it. He glanced at Wei Ji and asked: "Wei Canjun is so young and has a heavy responsibility. I don't know what his official position is?"
Wei Ji smiled slightly and said: "I have two positions. The formal official position is the Deputy Order of the Secretariat of Prince Yong's Mansion, and the other official position is the Deputy Director of the Army under the General's Account."
Zhang Jun understood that this person was really Chen Qing's confidant. It was not that Chen Qing looked down upon him. He nodded, "Let me consider King Yong's suggestion!"
Wei Ji smiled and said: "His Royal Highness King Yong still has some words for me to convey."
"Wei Canjun, please tell me!"
"His Highness said that the Iron Fire Thunder is the most dangerous weapon in the world. Once it is obtained by the Jurchens, the consequences will be disastrous. As a precaution, His Highness King Yong has ordered that only a handful of ten Iron Fire Thunders should be kept, and the other Iron Fire Thunders should be destroyed. In future battles, the consequences will be disastrous.
Mainly wooden fire thunder, if the county king needs it, we can provide wooden barrel fire thunder."
The wooden barrels of fire and thunder are useless! They are not as good as kerosene. Zhang Jun had no choice but to smile bitterly and said: "Thank you His Highness King Yong for your kindness. I will think about it later! Wei Canjun, please go and rest first. I will reply to you tomorrow."
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Wei Ji went to rest, and Zhang Jun immediately ordered his chief aide Wang Jingxiu to be invited.
Not long after, Wang Jingxiu came to Zhang Jun's room and said with a smile: "I heard that King Yong sent a special envoy?"
Zhang Jun nodded, "I thought I was questioning him about the spies, but it turned out not to be the case. They didn't even mention the spies!"
"Then why are they?"
Zhang Jun handed the letter to Wang Jingxiu, "This is Chen Qing's personal letter. Sir, you will know it after reading it."
Wang Jingxiu opened the letter and read it again, puzzled: "I understand that Chen Qing wants to destroy the imperial navy. The imperial navy does pose a great threat to Donghai Island, but why does Chen Qing invite us to do it together?"
"I'm wondering if he wants to push me to oppose the imperial court? Force me to have to get closer to him."
Wang Jingxiu pondered for a moment and said: "There may be some factors involved in this, but with Chen Qing's unprofitable style, he must have other plans."
"Sir, do you think he has any other plans?"
"If I guessed correctly, it should be the land beneath our feet."
"Jinghu North Road?"
Wang Jingxiu nodded, "I told the prince last time, how could he stop at the Han River? He will definitely expand eastward and even occupy the Poyang Lake area, so destroying the imperial warships is the key to his next move.
Already."
"Then why did he drag me along?"
"The prince is in charge of the two prefectures, states and the army under our feet. Perhaps he wants to seize this land from the prince, not from the imperial court."
"I don't understand what you mean sir?"
Wang Jingxiu smiled and said: "Chen Qing also needs an excuse. The two prefectures, two states and one army in this land could have agreed at the beginning that the court was not allowed to garrison troops. If the prince sends troops to occupy these two prefectures, two states and one army, Chen Qing will have
There is no excuse to send troops, no matter what, if the prince sends troops, it is the imperial court that sends troops."
"What good does it do to me then?"
"Now we have to talk to the other party. Since the other party invited the prince to send troops together, I guess Chen Qing wants to use the court's warships as a favor. He does not lack warships, but the prince does."
When it comes to warships, Zhang Jun is really a little tempted. His desire for the Ten Thousand Stone Ship is no less than the Iron Fire Thunder. If he can't get the Iron Fire Thunder, then getting the Ten Thousand Stone Ship can make up for his extremely regretful loss.
heart.
After thinking for a long time, Zhang Jun said: "Sir, do you think we can cooperate?"
Wang Jingxiu said calmly: "I think we can use warships in exchange for Jinghu North Road, but I suggest that the prince not send troops. Once troops are sent, the anger of the court will be concentrated on the prince, and the prince and the court will completely fall out. I think it is best for the prince not to do it.
Chen Qing’s shield.”
Zhang Jun was silent. Whether to send troops or not depends on his interests. If he can get more benefits, of course he will send troops. It will be a matter of time to fall out with the court, and he doesn't care much about it anymore.
Early the next morning, Zhang Jun summoned Wei Ji again in the state government office. The two of them took their seats respectively. Zhang Jun said apologetically: "I'm sorry for what happened in Dangtu County. You can garrison troops and don't have to consider the court's upper limit. If the court sends troops to use force,
, I will never stand idly by.”
"Thank you for your kindness, King Yong. I will definitely tell His Highness King Yong!"
At this time, the maid came in to serve tea. Zhang Jun took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Without my assistance, I believe that your army can capture the imperial navy, but King Yong wants me to send troops together, and we have to divide them."
Give me some warships. Does King Yong have other requests? Wei Canjun might as well just tell him."
Wei Ji nodded and said: "His Royal Highness King Yong does have something to ask for. His Highness hopes to get Jinghu North Road. At present, there are still five prefectures including Suizhou, Yingzhou, De'an Prefecture, Hanyang Prefecture and Xinyang Army. His Highness hopes that the prince can get it.
Send troops to occupy this state capital, and then we will ask the court to withdraw its troops immediately, so that we can naturally send troops to occupy the remaining five state capitals. As compensation, we will seize the court navy and hand over some of the warships to the prince."
Zhang Jun narrowed his eyes and said: "How many warships can His Highness King Yong give me?"
"If it is not convenient for the prince to send troops together, His Highness King Yong will give the prince half of the captured warships."
Zhang Jun asked again: "What if I send troops? With the same number of troops as you, how much can I give?"
"Give me at most 70% of the warships!"
"This 70% also includes 70% of the Ten Thousand Stone Warship!"
"I can promise on behalf of His Highness, Your Highness has given me authorization!"
Zhang Jun was overjoyed, "Then it's settled, I will be responsible for cutting off the land route from the military camp to the ship, and the ship will be handed over to you!"
"This is exactly what His Highness King Yong meant!"
Wei Ji added: "One more thing is about Zhang Kuang. Your Highness invites him to be a guest in Jingzhao and stay for a few years. Your Majesty can send his family to Jingzhao together and we will treat him kindly."
"Why don't you let him back?"
"To be honest with the prince, he knows too much about Iron Fire Thunder. He shouldn't be so curious about studying Iron Fire Thunder, which makes us unable to let him back."
Zhang Jun pondered for a moment and said: "Okay, let him stay in Jingzhao! He will be a guest in Jingzhao on my behalf."
After Wei Ji left, Wang Jingxiu found Zhang Jun again, and asked a little anxiously: "Does the prince really want to send troops?"
Zhang Jun nodded, "It has been agreed. I will first help Chen Qing seize Jinghu North Road. The imperial navy will inevitably move westward, and then we will join forces to attack the navy."
Wang Jingxiu said with great anxiety: "But, Your Majesty, this is tantamount to completely falling out with the imperial court. It is tantamount to rebellion. Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Zhang Jun smiled lightly and said: "How can a man look forward and backward, and be timid? If I don't send troops, I can get half of the warships. Otherwise, I will have to fall out with the court? Why don't I send troops and get more warships?"
, why not do it?”
"But."
Zhang Jun waved his hand to interrupt him, "I understand your anxiety. Sooner or later, the day will come when Chen Qing can separate one side and become the de facto emperor. Why do I, Zhang Jun, have 200,000 soldiers in my hand, but I have to rely on others, a bullshit Wei?"
My uncle always makes me bow my head and smile, and all those prime ministers and senior officials can ride on my head to show off their power. I have had enough of this kind of life. Since Chen Qing can separate the regime, then I, Zhang Jun, can also separate the regime. I thought about it all night last night.
After getting the warship, I will seize Yangzhou Prefecture and Chuzhou, and the entire Jianghuai River will become my land."