Zhang Jun's performance in military affairs attracted the attention of Emperor Zhao Gou. The next day, Zhang Jun was summoned by Emperor Zhao Gou.
"Please don't worry, Your Majesty. Zhang Jun's name as a soldier is unjust and unjust, and the imperial court has designated him as a rebel. No common people or nobles in the world will support him. He will not succeed in the end and will surely follow Liu Guangshi's footsteps!"
Zhao Gou waved his hand and said impatiently: "Everyone can say these things in these situations. I am not a three-year-old child. If I want to hear this, I don't need to summon you!"
"I am ashamed of myself!"
Zhang Jun hit a soft nail and did not dare to say anything. Zhao Gou then slowly said: "Xu Xiantu told me that Zhang Jun is nothing to worry about, but Chen Qingcai behind Zhang Jun is the real threat. This is Chen Qing's opportunity.
He will secretly support Zhang Jun to destroy me and the imperial court, and then support the late emperor as the new emperor in Jingzhao, what do you think?"
Only then did Zhang Jun understand why Xu Xiantu had always been favored by the emperor and never fell down. He looked at the problem deeply and saw the essence. He had to consider the emperor's mood and say a few words of comfort, but Xu Xiantu directly told the bloody truth.
speak out.
Zhang Jun nodded, "Xiangong Xu has seen clearly, Zhang Jun has nothing to worry about, Chen Qing is the biggest threat, and this is also the biggest crisis we face."
"I want to know how to resolve this crisis?"
Zhang Jun pondered for a moment and said: "The only way is to negotiate with Chen Qing and reach a compromise with him, and then the Western Army will cooperate with the court to exterminate Zhang Jun's rebellion."
These words touched Zhao Gou's heart. He sighed slightly: "I really don't want to negotiate with him, but I have to negotiate with him. Zhang Aiqing, I will leave this matter to you. You go and negotiate with King Yong's special envoy Hu Yun."
, communicate with me at any time!”
Of course, there is no need to go to Jingzhao to negotiate with Chen Qing. King Yong's special envoy Hu Yun is in Lin'an. Zhang Jun will communicate with him directly, and then Hu Yun will report to Chen Qing himself.
Especially since last year, the imperial court has officially agreed that the special envoy of King Yong can use pigeon messages or eagle messages to communicate with Jingzhao, which is much faster. Of course, Hu Yun also used pigeons to send messages to Jingzhao in the past, but it cannot be used publicly, but
Through the intelligence station located at a secret pigeon point outside the city.
Since last year, the Special Envoy's House has built an eagle tower in the backyard, so there is no need to cover up and send pigeon messages outside the city.
Zhang Jun's visit to Hu Yun was not surprising at all. He was waiting for the arrival of high-ranking officials from the imperial court. He originally thought it would be Xu Xiantu, but he didn't expect it was Zhang Jun.
Zhang Jun was invited to the distinguished guest hall, and the two of them were seated separately. Hu Yun smiled and said: "His Royal Highness wrote a letter at the beginning of the year to inquire about the situation of the envoy. Later, he heard that the envoy was appointed as a bachelor. He was really pleased. If there is anything wrong with the envoy,
If you have any difficulties, just tell me, and Your Highness will do your best to help."
Zhang Jun was a nobleman of Chen Qing and had a favor for Chen Qing. Zhang Jun was dismissed as prime minister. In addition to the reason for Li Qiong's rebellion, there was another root cause that Qin Hui could not let go of, and that was Chen Qing. Zhang Jun was dismissed
Xiang must have something to do with Chen Qing.
Zhang Jun also knew this in his heart. He had been quite resentful in the past few years, especially when his aide Wang Mu turned to Chen Qing, which made him even more dissatisfied.
However, as the Western Army became stronger and stronger, and successively recovered Henan Road and Shandong Road, Zhang Jun's mentality gradually changed. He began to realize that his special relationship with Chen Qing might also be an opportunity in his life.
Precisely because of the change in mentality, Zhang Jun is not as eager to return to the phase as before, but instead puts more energy into the investigation of the Jiangnan area.
Zhang Jun said gratefully: "Please let me tell His Highness King Yong, Special Envoy Hu, that I am very grateful for his concern for me. Even my mother will never forget His Highness King Yong. The jade Guanyin he gave to my mother has always been my mother's."
value."
Zhang Jun was actually implicitly expressing that he would not forget his old relationship. Zhang Jun took out another brochure and handed it to Hu Yun, "This is some of my experience from inspections in various places in Jiangnan and Fujian Road. I ask Special Envoy Hu to forward it to His Highness King Yong."
, hope it can be helpful to him.”
Hu Yun happily took the thick book and said with a smile: "I will definitely hand it over to King Yong as soon as possible."
After talking about personal matters, Zhang Jun turned to talk about business matters.
"Today I am actually entrusted by the officials to talk to Special Envoy Hu. Of course, I am talking to His Highness King Yong represented by Special Envoy Hu."
Hu Yun nodded and said with a smile: "Of course I understand, please tell me directly!"
"Concerning the traitor Zhang Jun, the Emperor has treated him with utmost benevolence and justice. He has done so many unjust things, such as occupying land, humiliating the people, evading official taxes, and selling illegal salt. The Emperor has tolerated him again and again, but he has treated the Emperor
He regarded his tolerance as weak and easy to bully, and now he has raised an army to rebel. He is a completely rebellious and unethical traitor to the country."
Hu Yun smiled and said: "I completely agree with Shijun's conclusion!"
Zhang Jun perked up and continued: "What the Emperor means is that he hopes to join forces with King Yong to suppress Zhang Jun's rebellion. He hopes that Special Envoy Hu will immediately feedback the emperor's wishes to King Yong."
Hu Yun smiled slightly and said: "His Royal Highness King Yong has made it clear before that this is a dispute within the imperial court. He will not participate or support it. His energy is still on how to recapture Hebei Road or on resisting the harassment of nomadic cavalry.
.”
"This is not an internal dispute within the imperial court, but a traitor to the imperial court. The Western Army can completely put down the rebellion on behalf of the imperial court."
Of course, Zhang Jun knew that the other party would not let go of the hawk before seeing the rabbit. He added: "Of course, if the Western Army is willing to send troops to assist the court in suppressing the rebellion, the court will also give due consideration to some of His Highness King Yong's reasonable demands."
Zhang Jun emphasized ‘appropriate consideration’ and ‘reasonable demands’, which meant that Chen Qing’s request should not be excessive.
Hu Yun said calmly: "What a coincidence, I received instructions from His Highness yesterday. His Highness said that if the imperial court is willing to transfer the territory controlled by Zhang Jun to the Western Army, he will be willing to help the imperial court solve problems."
Zhang Jun pondered for a moment and said, "Does His Highness King Yong want Huaixi?"
"Zhang Jun controls more than just Huaixi!"
Zhang Jun was surprised, "Could it be that you want the entire Jianghuai River?"
Hu Yun smiled and said, "In fact, there is also Jiangnan West Road!"
Zhang Jun stood up abruptly, "How is this possible!"
Hu Yun said calmly: "I am just relaying the conditions clearly stated by His Highness King Yong."
"Okay! I'll report it to the emperor. I guess the emperor won't even agree to Yangzhou, let alone Jiangnan West Road. I hope you don't have too high expectations."
Hu Yun smiled and said nothing, Zhang Jun explained a few more words, then stood up and left.
"What!"
After listening to Zhang Jun's story, Zhao Gou couldn't help being shocked and angry, "Are they crazy? If they want Jiangnan West Road, then simply give them Jiangnan East Road too, so that they don't have to worry about it, and my country can also be given to them.
I don’t want them anymore.”
Xu Xiantu was also there at this time. He bowed and said: "Your Majesty, it seems that they have been peeping at Jianghuai for a long time. I suspect that they have stationed troops in Xiangyang and are waiting for them."
"Didn't Xiangguo Xu say that he just received the latest information that Chen Qing's army is heading north to Lingxia Road?"
"Your Majesty, it is true that Chen Qing's army is heading north, but they have an army of 500,000, which is enough to fight on two fronts."
Zhao Gou said bitterly: "Chen Qing is full of desires. He wants to support Zhang Jun, so let him do whatever he wants. I don't believe our army can't defend the country!"
Zhang Jun quickly said: "Your Majesty, Weichen suggests that instead of rebuffing the other side and forcing them to fully support Zhang Jun, it is better to leave a little room, so that the other side will also leave a little room."
Xu Xiantu also said: "The bachelor is right, we can compromise on other aspects, such as titles, etiquette, or trade tax exemptions, etc. In this way, Chen Qing will get some status-related things, and he will not be so persistent in his land requirements. .”
Zhao Gao had the right idea. If Chen Qing's thoughts were really eliminated, that man was so cruel and ruthless that he didn't know what he would do. It would be better to leave some room for him.
Thinking of this, he nodded and said: "As you two say, we can continue the negotiation!"
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[I'm not feeling well today, so I only wrote two chapters, sorry!]
