Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 489
Yi Shenzheng was full of flamboyant nature in his bones, and regardless of whether he could do it or not, he promised without hesitation: "I am willing to listen to Zhang Sishi's orders."

Compared with Yi Shenzheng's exaggeration, Chen Chuyao is a truly capable and capable minister.

The counterattack against the Central Plains in Nanchang Prefecture is still justified.

It's just that Chen Chuyao lacked experience and didn't have any generals at hand, so Cao Bin was allowed to fight back.

Facing the eyeliner of Zhang Jin, the Son of Heaven of the Central Plains, Chen Chuyao suppressed the joy in his heart, bowed his head and said, "I don't know what Commander Zhang has ordered, but I will do my best within my ability."

Zhang Jin nodded in satisfaction. Over the years of his career as Wu Desi, he has developed a serious character, and said: "Your Majesty's ambition, I think you two have heard of it."

In order to express himself, Yi Shenzheng hurriedly replied: "I have heard that, firstly, I begged for the unity of all Xia, restore the homeland of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and restore China. Second, I begged to go straight to the Linhuang Mansion in Khitan Shangjing, and take back the emperors and sages who have been passed down in China for thousands of years. , to capture the Khitan Emperor to avenge his shame."

Luo Youdu never hides his purpose, the goal he set for himself is also a small goal for the entire court.

What Yi Shenzheng is best at is sycophantic flattery, following the wind to make the rudder. After Meng Shu's demise, he has already begun to study and speculate on Luo Youdu's preferences, and he came to his political goals casually.

Chen Chuyao obviously knew it too, but he just let Yi Shenzheng take the lead.

Zhang Jindao: "Khitan's territory is vast, but its core is in the mountains and forests in the northeast. How the imperial court will attack in the future is too far away for anyone to know. But there will definitely be naval forces crossing the Bohai Sea and attacking the Khitan's rear from the east of the sea."

This is not a leak of strategic goals, it is obvious.

Since the Central Plains water army showed its prestige in the battle to recover Yanyun, Khitan began to guard against the Central Plains water army.

There is a precedent of Su Dingfang's [-] troops crossing the sea to destroy Goguryeo, and it is impossible for Khitan not to be wary.

Taking the opportunity to fight Korea this time, I also want to avoid this.

Compared with defending the border, it is easier to capture Goryeo and defend the landing port.

Chen Chuyao knew a little about military affairs and had rich theoretical knowledge, so he nodded his head to express his understanding.

Yi Shenzheng only understood a thing or two, but he also had an expression of understanding.

Zhang Jindao: "Our army is fighting across the sea, and the stability of Haidong is very important. The situation in Haidong is a bit unstable these days, and the Khitan even intends to destroy Goryeo. Your Majesty needs two people to go to Koryo to inquire about the situation in Haidong for the court. So that I can understand Haidong's situation anytime and anywhere, and take appropriate actions at critical times."

Yi Shenzheng let out an "ah", regretting that he agreed too soon.

This far away from Sichuan made him uncomfortable, and now he is going to Haidong?

Then who will take care of his parents?
Chen Chuyao frowned.

Zhang Jindao: "Your Majesty said that this task will only take three years at most. After three years, no matter what the situation is, both of you will remember great achievements. If you can achieve miraculous results, even being a knight is not a problem."

Yi Shenzheng was originally unwilling, but when he heard that it was only three years, his heart moved instantly.

Chen Chuyao's eyes also lit up.

In three years, the last time he could exchange for a great achievement, this deal is still very cost-effective.

Yi Shenzheng said emotionally: "But I don't know anything about Korea, three years? How can things be done?"

Zhang Jin glanced at Chen Chuyao, and said: "We have already made arrangements for this. The King of Korea has always valued talents from the Central Plains, no matter how talented they are, they will make offerings first, and then take a closer look at their abilities and talents. Of course, the key depends on Mr. Chen... …Mr. Chen was sent to Khitan as an envoy to Jiangnan, and he was highly regarded by the Khitan chiefs. He even did not hesitate to detain him to prevent him from returning to Jiangnan. Finally, it was the Khitan coup, and Mr. Chen just found an opportunity to go south. Now Jiangnan is destroyed. Mr. Chen cannot be reused in the Central Plains , intending to return to Khitan to show off our ambitions.”

"The north is blocked by the Central Plains. It is safest to transfer from Koryo to Khitan to go to Beijing by sea. With Wang Zhao's thirst for talent and the current relationship between Khitan and Koryo, he will definitely not let Mr. Chen go north, but will persuade Mr. Chen to stay. In Goryeo."

It is not without reason that Luo Youdu chose Chen Chuyao from many ministers in the south of the Yangtze River.

He has shown his talents in Khitan. With this relationship, his identity is easily accepted by Wang Zhao.

As for Yi Shenzheng, he was a friend who shared the same goals and made an appointment to serve Khitan together.

Chen Chuyao glanced at Yi Shenzheng first, hesitated for a moment, and said: "I dare to ask one more question, does your majesty have any plans to plot Haidong?"

Zhang Jin paused and said: "Your Majesty's next generation hero, if there is an opportunity, he should take it. If the opportunity does not come, it will not be forced."

Chen Chuyao made a bow and said, "I am willing to serve Your Majesty."

Yi Shenzheng hesitated again and again, gritted his teeth, and said courageously, "I am also willing to serve Your Majesty."

Zhang Jin said passionately: "Okay, both gentlemen are loyal and righteous people. I, Zhang Jin, make you friends. Wu Desi has arranged for people to enter Korea, and today I will arrange for people to give you the method of contacting them. "

Chen Chuyao responded calmly.

Yi Shenzheng's face turned red.

Chen Chuyao surrendered along with Li Jing, so there is nothing morally wrong with him.

But Yi Shenzheng surrendered with Li Hao because he was afraid of the power of the Central Plains, and he was the first group of Xiu Luo Youdu to surrender.

The words "loyalty and righteousness" are a bit harsh to him.

But he was thick-skinned and soon calmed down.

After receiving Zhang Jin's report, Luo Youdu smiled and said "Thanks for your hard work", and pointed to the stool beside him to beckon him to take a seat.

After Zhang Jin thanked him, he sat on the stool and said, "Your Majesty, I have something I don't understand."

Luo Youdu said: "Say!"

Zhang Jindao: "Mr. Chen is an ambitious and capable person. I can see that he even intends to take Haidong for His Majesty. But Mr. Yi, this person has bad character and is timid and fearful, so he may not be trustworthy."

Luo Youdu nodded and said: "Now you underestimate Yi Shenzheng. Chen Chuyao is a capable official, and maybe a minister may not be able to stand out. On the contrary, Yi Shenzheng is a person who knows how to figure out the mind of the master and adapts to the wind. It’s easy to show off your strengths and win others’ love and respect. Yi Shenzheng’s only shortcoming is loyalty...but as long as his parents are still in the Central Plains, he will not be tempted by Goryeo to betray and rebel.”

It is true that Yi Shenzheng is selfish, but he is extremely filial.

His mother was ill in her early years, and her life was in danger.Later, I met a scholar who said that Yi Shenzheng's thigh meat should be used as medicine to save his mother.

Yi Shenzheng didn't believe the alchemist's nonsense, but he still cut off his own flesh with one knife.

With nothing to do, Yi Shenzheng only seeks that glimmer of hope.

As a result, his mother really recovered gradually.

No one knows why, but it certainly wasn't the piece of meat.

Because of this, Yi Shenzheng walks with a little limp now.

Yi Shenzheng may have a lack of virtue, but his filial piety is flawless.

This is also the reason why Luo Youdu felt relieved to use Yi Shen Zheng.

The most difficult thing for sending people to work in other countries thousands of miles away is to ensure the loyalty of the other party and not to betray.

To use Chen Chuyao is to use his self-confidence and ambition, and believe that he will not give up the stage of the Central Plains for the benefit of Goryeo.

And use Yi Shenzheng, use his filial piety.

(End of this chapter)