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Chapter 658 Political Asylum, Chu Family Status

Lin Yun said: "Do you know what I mean by calling you so late?"

Xiang Chong nodded and said, "Master Zhongtang wants to get some secrets about the Fifth Prince from the little old man's mouth, right?"

"Exactly! Now that you understand everything, it's easy. Tell me, what is the relationship between Li Zhen and King Chu Jiang?"

As soon as these words came out, Xiang Chong stood up suddenly and looked at Lin Yun in disbelief.

Lin Yun knew from his reaction that the old man must have the information he wanted.

The corners of his mouth turned up slightly and he said, "Say it! I might let you live as soon as I am happy! Remember, this may be one of the few opportunities in your life. Don't misestimate my patience!"

Since reaching the peak of power of the Daduan Dynasty, Lin Yun has become more moody, especially when facing enemies. As long as it is in the interests of the current situation, he will be absolutely merciless. Many people have died in his hands, and he has already numbness.

Zheng Li on the side looked at Xiang Chong and secretly broke into a cold sweat for him.

The old man probably didn't realize that he was on the verge of death. Lin Yun might still be kind now, but he might turn against him the next moment.

Xiang Chong sat back on the stool awkwardly, a smile gradually appearing on his face.

"Lin Zhongtang, please forgive me for having the guts to make a condition! As long as you agree, I will tell you everything I know!"

Lin Yun smiled jokingly, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured him tea himself.

"Okay! Before I became an official, I was considered a businessman, so I like to make deals with people the most! This is only fair! Come and listen!"

Xiang Chong felt happy in his heart and said: "I know that even if Master Zhongtang can spare my life, I will still be liquidated when I return to the capital! After all... the fifth prince has fallen! Therefore, Xiaolao hopes to stay in Zhongtang I don't want to be successful in the future, I just want to be safe!"

He was well aware of the horror of political struggle. If he stood on the wrong team, he would be on the verge of death, so he boldly asked Lin Yun for political asylum.

Moreover, he also had a selfish motive, which was to use this method to offset his original grudge against Ye Wanqing.

It can be said that Xiang Chong is really shrewd and knows how to use his limited advantages to strive for maximum benefits.

"Haha!" Lin Yun suddenly raised his head and laughed, his laughter making people shudder.

Zheng Li quickly lowered his head, sighing inwardly that he dared to make such a request because he was desperate for this challenge.

Although from Xiang Chong's point of view, there is nothing wrong with saying this. It can be said that he has placed his position at the lowest level.

But the key point is that Xiang Chong and Lin Yun have new and old grudges, so saying this is tantamount to threatening Lin Yun.

Xiang Chong looked panicked and said emotionally: "Master Zhongtang, I only want to protect myself, I really have no other thoughts!"

Lin Yun waved his hand to interrupt him and said playfully: "Okay! Since Mr. Xiang thinks so highly of me, I have no reason to reject a talent like you! There's no harm in agreeing to it!"

Xiang Chong was immediately overjoyed and knelt down to kowtow again.

"Thank you, Lord Zhongtang, for your success. From now on, in this humble position, I will do my best to serve you!"

On the side, Zheng Li glanced at Lin Yun doubtfully. Based on his understanding, it was impossible for Lin Yun to reuse such a person who was greedy for life and afraid of death.

After all, if Xiang Chong betrayed the Fifth Prince in order to survive, he might betray his trust and betray Lin Yun in the future.

Lin Yun said in a deep voice: "It's beneficial, why don't you open Mr. Xiang's shackles?"

"I humbly obey my orders!"

Zheng Li quickly took out the key and untied Xiang Chong. Xiang Chong felt completely relieved, sat on the stool again, picked up the teacup on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

He had been detained recently and was already very hungry and thirsty.

Lin Yun was not angry when he saw this, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xiang has been suffering during this period! After we finish talking about the business, I will ask Lili to prepare a table of food and wine for you, and then arrange for the maid to help you bathe and change clothes!"

"Thank you, Lord Zhongtang!" He put the empty tea cup on the table with both hands and said, "I admire Lord Zhongtang's intelligence gathering ability very much! The fifth prince does have a relationship with King Chu Jiang, and there is a very close relationship!"

Lin Yunyi raised his eyebrows: "Tell me more specifically!"

"When the late emperor was still alive, he had a good relationship with the thirty-six vassals with different surnames! Among them, the one who played the most critical role was Fulin'an. I believe Lin Zhongtang must have heard of it!"

Lin Yun nodded.

Xiang Chong continued: "But Fulin'an is the only one who can't handle Chu Jiang Wang Chu Xiangyu! Because his sister Chu Yao is the current empress dowager, and the fifth prince and the emperor are brothers from the same mother!"

This King of Chujiang is also the longest-lived among the thirty-six vassal kings with different surnames. He is already an octogenarian. The throne has been passed down to other vassal families for several generations, such as the vassal king Lin's family. When it comes to Lin Xuan's generation, it is the third Three generations.

It can be seen that this Chujiang County must have hidden amazing strength. Under the control of King Chujiang, the cohesion of the Chu family must be very strong.

As soon as these words came out, even though Lin Yuncheng was deep enough, he was still stunned.

And Zheng Lili opened his mouth wide with a look of disbelief.

Secretly lamenting the cold-bloodedness of the royal family, in order to fight for the throne, brothers actually turned against each other.

Lin Yun followed his train of thought and pondered for a moment, then raised his eyes to look at Xiang Chong.

"So, King Chu Jiang is still the emperor's uncle?"

Xiang Chong smiled bitterly and nodded: "That's right! I would venture to guess that the fifth prince's downfall is probably due to some kind of agreement with the emperor!"

Lin Yun said: "Li Zhen should have used the 200,000 Green Camp troops in exchange to save his life!"

Xiang Chong nodded: "Lin Zhongtang, the only variable now is whether the emperor knows that the fifth prince has defected to King Chu Jiang! If he knows, everything will be easy to deal with! But if he doesn't know, the trouble will be big, and he will treat the fifth prince based on his humble position. Knowing that, he will definitely not be willing to accept it, and will definitely persuade King Chu Jiang to send troops to rebel!"

After hearing this, Lin Yun finally woke up.

It seemed that the captain sent by the top brass of the Chu family army was just here to explore the way. If Lin Yun agreed to sell 3,000 bamboo tube guns and 100,000 rounds of ammunition, the other party would definitely increase the purchase amount in the next step.

It is even possible that the Fifth Prince would come to negotiate with Lin Yun in person.

Thinking of this, the corners of Lin Yun's mouth turned up slightly.

Although the situation is becoming more and more out of control, for now, it is quite beneficial to Lin Yun.

You can advance, attack, retreat, or defend as you please.

As for his attitude towards the Chu family, it still depends on the emperor's attitude towards him after returning to Beijing this time.

Ever since Lin Yun learned that the emperor had created a big inner dragon shadow, he had keenly felt the threat.

In addition, the emperor indulged the princelings and used the two princes as bait to manipulate powerful ministers like them, which also made Lin Yun completely insecure.

(End of this chapter)