The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

Li Chengliang fully understood what Zhang Fan said, and he really thanked Zhang Fan for being able to say these words to him. Li Chengliang himself was not ignorant of the hidden dangers in the things he had done over the years. It's just that under the double choice of enjoyment and this sense of crisis, Li Chengliang obviously chose to enjoy.

But now, Zhang Fan really showed this sense of crisis in front of Li Chengliang, and even if this kind of crisis hadn't happened yet, at most it was more serious from Zhang Fan's mouth. But Li Chengliang is not a person who can't believe it when he can't see it. If he doesn't even have this bit of imagination, it is obviously impossible for him to lead troops to fight and win so often.

In other words, even though what Zhang Fan said sounds a little exaggerated, and even makes people feel that it is scaring him, Li Chengliang still believes in Zhang Fan, and also believes that what Zhang Fan said is not true. delusional.

Of course, at the same time, Li Chengliang also planned to accept Zhang Fan's proposal, and follow this method to do things well in the future. Indeed, Zhang Fan did not ask him not to be greedy for a penny from now on, but only asked him to grasp It's just to stay at this speed, as long as you grasp this speed and keep this kind of thing below a certain level, even if those people in the court really plan to use this matter to impeach Li Chengliang in the future, they will find out at that time, The harm caused by Li Chengliang's doing so is really much lower than the benefits brought by keeping him in Liaodong.

Today's era is no longer the era of good and evil. Good people don't have to be good to the end, and bad people don't have to take it seriously. The definition of many people has become ambiguous. For the imperial court, the most important basis for judging these people is actually to look at the benefits that these people can bring and the damage they do.

All in all, the road that Zhang Fan pointed out to Li Chengliang is not wrong at all. As long as he follows this road, Li Chengliang may encounter a lot of troubles in the court in the future, but his identity is not. What will change.

However, there is still a problem now, it is not that Li Chengliang is unwilling, he is very willing to follow Zhang Fan's proposal, and even Zhang Fan's so-called speed does not have a clear statement, but Li Chengliang himself at this time He has even begun to think about how to do it, and what standards will make those people in the court have no way to deal with him.

However, at the same time, Li Chengliang still had a bigger question in his mind. He really couldn't figure out why Zhang Fan wanted to help him do this, and why Zhang Fan wanted to tell him these things.

Moreover, listening to Zhang Fan's words, Li Chengliang couldn't sense at all that Zhang Fan had any other purpose in his heart.

In Li Chengliang's view, at this time, there are very few people who are willing to help others without any other purpose in mind. Besides, Li Chengliang and Zhang Fan are not old acquaintances, and they are not relatives Yes, Zhang Fan has absolutely no obligation to help him with these things, what's more, in Li Chengliang's eyes, a person in Zhang Fan's current position would never do such a big favor for nothing for nothing.

So, what is the purpose of Zhang Fan's words to him? To be honest, Li Chengliang was extremely curious in his heart. What are the pitfalls.

However, after thinking about it, Li Chengliang really couldn't figure it out, and the same sentence, if you don't understand something, you have to ask, so Li Chengliang asked: "Master Zhang, I thank Mr. Zhang for his kindness first, but there is nothing wrong with it." I have always been unable to understand this matter, why Master Zhang would do this. I am not related to Master Zhang, and we have no relationship in the past, but Master Zhang is so helpful. To be honest, I always feel a little uneasy in my heart. If Mr. Zhang has anything else, if I, Mr. Li, can help me, please speak up, Mr. Zhang, if not, Mr. Li is really uneasy, "

Li Chengliang articulated his worries clearly, and Zhang Fan also understood Li Chengliang's worries very well. If anyone stood in Li Chengliang's position, he heard what Zhang Fan told him. Every time he said these words, he would be very puzzled, and even suspected that there was some conspiracy. Zhang Fan could still figure this out.

"It seems that General Li has misunderstood something." Zhang Fan put on a relaxed look, trying not to make Li Chengliang nervous, "In the end, as far as I am concerned, I really don't need General Li's help. But I also understand the doubts and anxiety in the general's heart, and since the general thinks so, then I will say that if it is to help, there is indeed something, but it is not for me. What His Majesty has not explained is just what the two of them have in mind."

"Oh," Li Chengliang couldn't figure it out even more now. Of course, as Zhang Fan said, if this matter is related to the Queen Mother and the Emperor, for example, some things were explained by the higher authorities, but Zhang Fan did not. It's not easy to complete, so it's right to ask someone for help.

Even as Zhang Fan said, the queen mother and the emperor did not say anything about this matter, but sometimes, it is the most basic thing to be able to observe the words and expressions. Perhaps Zhang Fan has seen the thoughts of the queen mother and the emperor and wants to It may be done to please the higher authorities, so there is nothing strange about it, and this kind of thing is not uncommon.

But Li Chengliang thought about it for a while, and he really couldn't think of it. What worries the queen mother and the emperor can be done by him, and it can even be said that he can help to complete it. Therefore, even if Zhang Fan said so, Li Chengliang For a while, I really couldn't figure out what it was.

"What exactly is Master Zhang talking about?" Li Chengliang, who really couldn't figure it out, couldn't help asking again.

"It's about the Northeast," Zhang Fan said, "Now Liaodong is facing a battle, and this battle is a must-win for us, especially with General Li around, we have a greater chance of winning this battle However, let me ask General Li, what will happen to the situation in Liaodong after this battle? Is it because after this battle, Wang Gao was defeated, and the whole Liaodong has settled down? The days ahead in Liaodong will become even more chaotic,"

"You don't need to think about this question at all," Li Chengliang didn't think about the question asked by Zhang Fan at all, and immediately said, "After this battle is over, regardless of whether Wang Gao is dead or alive, the The situation in Liaodong will be even more chaotic.

"Wang Gao is the leader of the Jianzhou Jurchen Department, and if he fails in this battle, the entire Jianzhou Jurchen will inevitably be divided into states. At that time, each of the big tribes will inevitably station troops in the small tribes nearby, and such a chaotic situation , These tribes are bound to fight on their own, and the disputes between them alone will make this Liaodong uneasy, not to mention that here in the future, we will not expect those people not to come and attack us.

"And it's not just a matter of the Jurchen Ministry. I'm afraid that at that time, other ethnic groups, as well as those Tartars, will join in. After this battle, the situation in Liaodong will only become more chaotic,"

"That's it," Zhang Fan nodded in satisfaction, "Although none of us want to see this kind of situation, it is an inevitable situation and there is no way to change it, so after this battle, the situation in Liaodong is even more chaotic. Speaking of which, it is precisely because of this that it is even more necessary for someone like General Li to guard Liaodong.

"I have a premonition that Liaodong will become the source of chaos for my Ming Dynasty in the future. Maybe General Li doesn't believe it, but that's what I think. Therefore, what I want General Li to help is to be able to guard this place well in the future. , even if there is chaos, it must not be allowed to escalate, so that our Daming can be stable, and the Empress Dowager and His Majesty can be at ease."

Zhang Fan had already made it clear that he needed Li Chengliang's help, but in this way, Li Chengliang did understand what Zhang Fan wanted him to do, but at the same time, Li Chengliang's heart became even more confused. I don't understand why Zhang Fan wants to do this. It's not that there are no people in the imperial court who are dedicated to the world and not for themselves, but Zhang Fan has not reached that level no matter how you look at it, but Zhang Fan wants to It is obviously unreasonable for him to do so.

As for Li Chengliang's doubts, Zhang Fan naturally saw it. Facing Li Chengliang's doubts, Zhang Fan smiled and said: "I understand General Li's doubts, but please rest assured, General Li, this is Zhang's original intention." , there is no trap in it. If you really want to find a reason, it is Zhang who accidentally wants to contribute to the country and display his ambitions. It is indeed funny, but please rest assured, General Li, this is indeed true. No other intention.

"What's more, doing this will be of great benefit to General Li. As long as you do this, General Li will have more bargaining chips in his hands in the future. In this way, when those people in the court want to It will become even more difficult to move General Li, so it would be a great thing to have the best of both worlds."

"What Mr. Zhang said is right," Li Chengliang could only nod his head to admit Zhang Fan's words. While Zhang Fan was saying these words, Li Chengliang was also thinking non-stop, and the result of thinking was that what Zhang Fan said These words are not wrong at all, and the matter is really as Zhang Fan said, everything in it is like this, and there is no trap.

Even if Zhang Fan would make this request, it can be regarded as what Zhang Fan said, just as he accidentally wanted to do something good.

"Master Zhang's words, I accept," Li Chengliang nodded, and said, "However, in the palace..."

"Please don't worry about this General Li." Zhang Fan was also happy to see Li Chengliang's agreement. "The Queen Mother and Your Majesty will naturally talk about the General after I go back. Please relax your mind on this point. "

Hearing what Zhang Fan said, Li Chengliang finally felt at ease,