The God of War in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 105 Zhang Rang's Invitation
"Zhao Zhong, our family thinks His Majesty's behavior is a bit strange these days!" Zhang Rang frowned, this is the mansion he bought outside the palace.

Zhao Zhong gave him a white look, and replied: "Aren't these days, Your Majesty, the same as before? What's so strange?"

Zhang Rang said again: "I don't know why, our family thinks that His Majesty speaks a little strangely these days."

"You deserve it because of Chen Ran?" Zhao Zhong's eyes flickered twice, staring at Zhang Rang.

Zhang Rang nodded thoughtfully, and replied: "Your Majesty, to Chen Ran...is this reward too much?"

Zhao Zhong thought for a while, and replied: "Not necessarily, if it is based on merit and reward, then Chen Ran's contribution is probably not much better than that of Lu Zhi and the other three. It is expected that he can be awarded the title of Marquis."

Zhang Rang's voice sank, and he said, "I'm afraid you don't know that your Majesty called our family into the palace that night to inquire about the reward. Our family clearly said that it was General Che Zuo, but His Majesty gave it to General Che Zuo. Your Majesty, could it be?" Do not trust our family!"

Hearing Zhang Rang's words, Zhao Zhong also became vigilant, Shi Changshi was a grasshopper on a rope, even though they were the only two of them here at the moment, they couldn't take it lightly.

The reason why they are able to run rampant in Luoyang City is nothing more than relying on His Majesty's power.Without Lingdi's trust, these old eunuchs are nothing.

They were very aware of this, and they were careful to curry favor with Emperor Ling on weekdays, not daring to disobey him.But now, Zhang Rang is somewhat suspicious. There seems to be a crack in their long-established relationship at this moment, so how can they stop worrying.

"It's really impossible not to plan ahead for this matter." Zhao Zhong's tone became dignified, and his voice was a little hoarse and thin, but it was a little harsh at the moment: "Your Majesty's favor must never be lost. If your majesty doesn't trust us anymore, we will wait for you." I'm afraid there really isn't much time left."

"After so many years, I don't know how many dignitaries in the court have regarded me as a thorn in their side, a thorn in their flesh. What if..." Zhao Zhong couldn't imagine it anymore.If they really lose their source of power, they will probably die a very miserable death.

"Wait, should we test Chen Ran first?" Zhang Rang frowned, thinking carefully, Chen Ran was the main player in this matter.

"Chen Ran, hasn't this person already shown his favor to you?" Zhao Zhong said in astonishment. In his opinion, Chen Ran is still a junior. Even though he has status now, he is still a novice.

"Exactly, it can't be done. We still have to let someone test it out. If this person backtracks, we must get rid of him as soon as possible." Zhang Rang said, with a sharp look on his thin face.

……

"My lord, someone from outside the house sent an invitation card." Guan Min rushed to Chen Ran's side, took out an invitation card and handed it to Chen Ran.

"Who is it?" Chen Ran asked with some doubts, took the invitation and opened it to check.

Guan Min hesitated and said: "The man claimed to be from the Zhang family, and I don't know the details, but he only said that the young master would understand after reading the invitation."

"Zhang Mansion?" Chen Ran whispered, but he already had the answer in his heart, and opened the invitation.It was the invitation card sent by Zhang Rang, inviting him to a banquet at the mansion tomorrow to clean up the dust for him.

Chen Ran frowned, what he was worried about had indeed come.At this moment, he is faced with whether to completely break his face with Zhang Rang and others, or continue to maintain it.

What a hassle.Now that he has just arrived in Luoyang, although he has gained status, his foundation is still shallow.He had to stand in line, either Zhang let them, or other noble officials and scholar-bureaucrats.

But the problem is, even if he stood in line, he might still be screwed.No matter who he offends, it is not something he can resist.All he can rely on now is to kill the God Army and his own force.

And all of this is only in Lingdi's thought.After thinking for a while, Chen Ran already had a decision in his heart.It will be a matter of time before Zhang Rang and others are defeated. Naturally, it is impossible for him to give away their heads.

Although he has no family, no fame, no foundation, but he seems to have a big backer.That is Emperor Ling.According to the conversation that night, Chen Ran felt that Lingdi's thoughts on him were definitely not simple.

And this happens to be the same source of power Zhang gave them.It can be said that if Emperor Ruo Ling really supports him wholeheartedly, he can not persuade anyone.After all, today's Han Dynasty has not yet reached such a level of ritual collapse and joy.The emperor's authority is still strong.

Of course, Chen Ran also doesn't like those scholar-bureaucrats who claim to be noble.But at this moment, in order to avoid absolute isolation, there is only one way to express this attitude first.

"Has that person gone?" Chen Ran looked at Guan Min and asked.

Guan Min shook his head and said, "Still waiting outside."

"Okay, let him send a message back, saying that the Marquis will not be able to spare time to go there in the near future." There was no written reply, and no other modest words, the meaning was already obvious.

Guan Min hesitated, turned and went out the door.Leaving Chen Ran to stand alone, Chen Ran was a little powerless to complain, he really didn't like making troubles in the court, it wasn't fun at all.

I just hope Lingdi can give a little more strength.

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"Then Chen Ran..." Zhang Rang's face suddenly became gloomy, with a slight chill permeating it.

"It seems that what Chen Ran did before was all vain and submissive." Zhao Zhong was also unattractive, and the ten permanent servants were advancing and retreating together, and at this moment he said angrily: "This man is a trouble, we cannot delay, he will enter the palace today Read his book."

Hearing this, Zhang Rang calmed down. He said, "Don't be reckless about Chen Ran. You must test His Majesty's intentions first. If Your Majesty is only temporarily interested in Chen Ran, then Chen Ran, our family will definitely let him die." Very miserable."

"If..." This is a possibility that Zhang Rang is least willing to think about, he continued: "Your Majesty really takes it seriously, we will not offend Chen Ran."

"Then what should I do?" Zhao Zhong said with some helplessness in his heart.

"Since Your Majesty favors this person, if we still want to maintain His Majesty's favor, we must not disobey His Majesty. Chen Ran's matter can not only be prevented, but also fueled." Zhang Rang's tone was deep, which made people feel extremely depressed.

"But if we do this, how can we save face?" Zhao Zhong couldn't help but questioned.

Zhang Rang glanced at him and said, "Is face more important than survival?"

Zhao Zhong understood what Zhang Rang was referring to.Sighing, he replied: "Let's go, let's test it out first, His Majesty's thoughts are becoming more and more incomprehensible."

"You don't have to worry so much. Chen Ran can't make any troubles. Even if His Majesty favors him, there are countless dignitaries in Luoyang city, and they all regard him as an obstacle." Zhang Rang thought further.

For a big family that has inherited the foundation for hundreds of years, a grassroots start-up like Chen Ran is indeed unpopular.Because people like Chen Ran are too easily out of their control.

And those powerful and powerful people prefer to dictate political affairs.A factor beyond one's control must be managed as best one can.

(End of this chapter)