The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

Zhang Fan had just arrived at Li Chengliang's mansion. Although the conversation with Li Chengliang was just the beginning, it was pleasant and there was nothing wrong with it. It was a good start, of course. It was aimed at Li Chengliang. After all, it is considered that he is asking Zhang Fan now, not Zhang Fan is asking him. Zhang Fan cooperates with him so much because he just wants to see what method Li Chengliang will use to tell him. That's all.

The discussion about the assassin has now been finished. Although there are still some things that Zhang Fan does not have, and it is not easy to mention them to Li Chengliang, but Zhang Fan did not intend to tell Li Chengliang about those things. During Zhang Fan's trial just now, Li Chengliang made it very clear that he didn't intend to use the incident of his assassination to motivate his soldiers. If so, then naturally there is no need to ask again.

As for the issue of this battle, Zhang Fan didn't want to discuss more with Li Chengliang. About this matter, Zhang Fan had already heard enough news, and more is now unnecessary. What's more, now that Li Chengliang is the main player in this battle, Zhang Fan may be more curious about what his plans are, but he doesn't intend to ask, maybe Li Chengliang will be more sensitive to this kind of thing.

But for the next thing, although Zhang Fan didn't know Li Chengliang's specific plan, he already had an idea in his heart, and now, Zhang Fan was waiting for Li Chengliang to say this idea.

Logically speaking, this is not something that is difficult to say, although it is true when I think about it, after all, this kind of thing is not a serious thing, but it is really annoying to say it so openly. I feel a little embarrassed, but in fact, this kind of thing is really normal in the officialdom, even if it is said so, it is really nothing, not to mention, no matter how you look at it, Li Chengliang is not that twisted. Twitchy, people who like to cover up, of course, some people may look very bright, but when they encounter this kind of thing, they will change drastically, but no matter how you look at it, Li Chengliang is not that kind of person, let alone This kind of thing is directly related to one's own future interests, but it is the time when it is the least concealable.

It's just that the conversation between the two of them has reached this point, but Li Chengliang still can't speak out so readily. Obviously he is worried about something, and Zhang Fan is not easy to ask what it is.

"By the way, General Li." Thinking about it this way is not the way to go, so Zhang Fan finally decided to speak first, "I was a little curious about Mr. Ling before. Speaking of which, Mr. Ling is still young. It’s light, but it’s still a heavy responsibility in the army. Come to think of it, even if Young Master Ling really learned culture and martial arts from an early age, he must be quite young at this age.”

"That's true." Although Zhang Fan was talking about his son, what Zhang Fan said was true, and Li Chengliang was not unhappy at all, "Ru Song is indeed younger, but Just like Master Zhang said, this kid's talent in this area is better than mine. Although he is a little younger, he is more than enough for his current official position, but it is just like Master Zhang said. Well, things in the officialdom are not that simple. Even if you are competent, but if you are young, you can't do it. I am using power for personal gain, so I let him go directly. I caused trouble, and no one in the army objected to it,"

"That's good," Zhang Fan nodded, and said, "The so-called generals have no dogs, that's true. I went to Sichuan last year and met General Liu Xian. Extraordinary, and General Li's son is even better, not only Young Master Ling, but I heard that the other sons of General Li, although they are still young, are not inferior in culture and martial arts, and they will all be the talents of the country in the future ah,"

"Master Zhang is really too polite." Hearing Zhang Fan's praise, although Li Chengliang said polite words, he didn't mean to be humble. He is just such a person who praises too much and won't admit it , but what Zhang Fan boasted was completely realistic. Since it was true, there was no need to be modest.

This kind of attitude may make some people feel unhappy, but at the same time it will also make some people feel refreshed, but at this point, Zhang Fan can somewhat understand some of the reasons why Li Chengliang is so unpopular in the court.

"However, Mr. Zhang, there is something that I would like to tell you," Li Chengliang suddenly changed the subject, even his expression and attitude changed, and he said such a sentence.

Hearing what he said, Zhang Fan already understood: "Here we come."

On the face, Zhang Fan put on a look of confusion, and said, "General Li, please tell me."

"That's what happened..." When Li Chengliang said this, he paused, as if he was thinking about how to tell Zhang Fan. Situation, although I have been stationed here in Liaodong for ten years, but no matter what, I am also a general of the imperial court. I don’t want to be seen by others, Master Zhang also understands if I think about it.”

I didn't expect Li Chengliang to speak so bluntly as soon as he came up, but since he said so, Zhang Fan naturally had to deal with what he said.

Looking at Li Chengliang, Zhang Fan nodded: "It is indeed as the general said, let's put it this way, I didn't care too much about the Northeast before, so I didn't know much about it. General Li's prestige, but after all, I don't know much about General Li's affairs, but even so, I have heard about General Li in the court. General Li...seems...to be related to the ministers in the court Not very good,"

"It's not just bad," Li Chengliang heard Zhang Fan say this, although he was not angry yet, but there was a displeasure on his face, "Let's tell Mr. Zhang the truth, I and those in the court The relationship between people is not only bad, it is really bad. Some of them are deliberately making things difficult for me, while others see that I am so unpopular in the court, and they are afraid of getting burned, so they dare not associate with me.

"In the final analysis, the reason why this happened was not because my ancestors were not Han Chinese, but what does it matter? It's all about what year it was. I was born in Daming, and I ate the rice and drank the water of Daming. When I grow up, there is no difference for a long time, but those people insist on being relentless in this matter, insisting on making life difficult for me, no matter how great my military exploits are here, it is still the same..."

Li Chengliang's words, even though he was not too angry before, he has already become a little hysterical, but this is not to blame Li Chengliang, after all, what happened to him, the difficulties he encountered in the court , is indeed somewhat inappropriate.

Zhang Fan had considered this issue before, so even if Li Chengliang said such a thing and acted so hysterically, Zhang Fan could understand it.

"I understand a little bit," Zhang Fan now only echoed Li Chengliang's words, and said, "It's just that this kind of thing is not uncommon in the court. It is not uncommon for the general to be even more aggrieved.

"However, since the general told me these words, I think the general not only wants to complain to me, but also ask the general to tell me clearly, but there is something I can do to help," Zhang Fan said. I was planning to go around in circles, so I said so.

Although what he said sounds like Zhang Fan is eager to ask Li Chengliang for bribes, but Zhang Fan feels that there will be no problem in saying what kind of words in front of people like Li Chengliang. .

Sure enough, upon hearing what Zhang Fan said, not only did Li Chengliang not look different at all, but he was happy that Zhang Fan could be so straightforward.

"Master Zhang can indeed help me," Li Chengliang said with a very happy look, "It's not too much trouble."

Just when Zhang Fan was about to hear what Li Chengliang had to say, Li Chengliang took out a bunch of notes from his sleeve and handed them to Zhang Fan: "This is a little heart, please help me, sir."

Zhang Fan didn't know how much money Li Chengliang gave him, and he didn't intend to check it out, but he thought it would definitely not be less. After all, the target was him, the current celebrity in the imperial court. As long as he can't make a move, Li Chengliang will definitely not be short of money. Not only has he been in Liaodong for such a long time, Zhang Fan has also heard of Li Chengliang's extravagant temperament.

Speaking of which, Zhang Fan was a little disappointed in this. Originally, he was still thinking about what method Li Chengliang would use to bribe himself. In order to have some fun for himself, Zhang Fan deliberately didn't mention this matter and wanted to give it to him. It was a pleasant surprise to myself, but in the end, it was still the uninspiring way of giving money.

However, I have to admit that although there is nothing new about sending money, it is also the most direct. It can be very direct and clearly express one's intentions.

Of course, regardless of Zhang Fan's thoughts about Li Chengliang's actions, or his disappointment, Zhang Fan did not intend to use this money, not because Zhang Fan didn't like it, nor because Zhang Fan didn't lack money. It's just that Zhang Fan has other methods for Li Chengliang.

"General Li's kindness, Zhang Fan appreciates it," Zhang Fan said, and pushed back the stack of bank notes in front of him with a smile, "But I can't accept this money."