Just as Shen Xi was attending the banquet, Zhang Yong was waiting for news in the camp.

He thought to himself: "How can Shen Zhihou be sure that Yang Yiqing will not go to the banquet, and Wei Bin will be there? He always speaks mysteriously, and he doesn't know which sentence is true or which sentence is false... He said before that he would not go to the banquet, but why did he change his attitude in a blink of an eye? I'm fine, I still have to stay and wait to see Yang Yiqing. If Yang Yiqing refuses to cooperate to remove Liu Jin and instead inform him, it would be a big problem!"

Just when Zhang Yong was uneasy, a guard suddenly came in and reported: "Eunuch Zhang, the carriage prepared by Lord Shen for you is ready to take it!"

"Um!"

Zhang Yong immediately remembered that this was the secret code set by Chen Xi before. Once the General Office got his wish, he would go to the Governor's Office immediately.

Zhang Yong thought to himself: "Hey, Wei Bin is really going to the banquet?"

He had no time to prove the truth of the matter, so he could only follow the guards and then called the followers he brought when he left the capital, for fear that someone would be unfavorable to him.

After getting on the carriage, Liu Jin was still worried and mixed thoughts in his mind. Soon the carriage stopped.

Zhang Yong got off the carriage and looked around, and found that he was not at the main entrance of the Ningxia Governor's Office, but in an inconspicuous small street and alley, facing a closed door. He thought to himself: "I am here to be a thief? He doesn't even leave the gate!"

He was thinking, when the small door opened from the inside, a servant wearing a short brown and trench came out. Zhang Yong asked in surprise: "Who are you, why are you here?"

Zhang Yong felt it was incredible. Since he was here to contact Yang Yiqing and test the words, it should be Yang Yiqing who sent someone to welcome him.

But as soon as I arrived, someone came out to greet me. It seemed that this was the gate of Chenxi's yamen, and everything was carried out according to the process arranged by Chenxi.

The man replied, "The villain is a servant of the Yang Mansion. He was entrusted by my master to come here to wait. He didn't expect to be one step late... The villain is leading the way for his father-in-law!"

Zhang Yong was full of doubts and followed the man into the back door. After passing several small yards in succession, he went outside a bright house. But when he saw a person greeting him in front of the Yuemen, he saluted from a distance: "Have you met Eunuch Zhang!"

Zhang Yong knew this person, Yang Yiqing, the new governor of Ningxia. Zhang Yong asked in surprise: "His Lord Yang actually came out to greet our family?"

Yang Yiqing smiled and said, "Eunuch Zhang is famous in the court. This time, he led troops with Shangshu Chen to quell the rebellion. I am so lucky to welcome him here in three lives!"

Zhang Yong suddenly felt his face shining, and he simply stopped thinking about the questions in his heart.

The two of them entered hand in hand, and Zhang Yong found out that this was where Yang Yiqing's study was located. In addition to the windows, there were bookshelves on all the walls of the room, and there were booklets on them. Several tables were piled with thick official documents. Zhang Yong picked up a few copies and read them. The things presented on it were all related to the quelling of the chaos.

Yang Yiqing said with apologies: "Please forgive me, Eunuch Zhang. After entering the city, I worked hard to appease the people. In addition, I would count and determine the military achievements and list them in different categories. I would report to the court for rewards for merits in the future. In addition to necessary rest, I would spend the rest in this room every day. Even so, I still didn't finish the work at hand!"

Zhang Yong sighed and said, "Mr. Yang should find some people to help."

Yang Yiqing shook his head: "If there are any major issues in the military, you can ask the staff if you have any unclear points. However, if it involves military and civil affairs, it is best to do it yourself. This is also the experience of being an official for many years. People below do things without care and are prone to making mistakes, resulting in unpredictable consequences. I really dare not neglect them!"

Zhang Yong sighed: "Mr. Yang is really dedicated to his work, I miss that Master Shen..."

Zhang Yong wanted to say something bad about Chen Xi, but immediately realized that he and Chen Xi were in the same group, so why did he be so biased towards Yang Yiqing?

Yang Yiqing asked Liu Jin to sit down and then personally served tea for Zhang Yong, which further increased Zhang Yong's favorability towards Yang Yiqing.

Zhang Yong was drinking tea while thinking: "I have worked with Shen Zhihou many times, but I have never seen him be so respectful and polite to our family. However, this Lord Yang, although he is in a high position, is ordered by the emperor to lead troops, but he is not arrogant at all. He can make friends."

But instead, he became a little alert: "No, maybe he is so polite because he has something to ask for us... But I don't know how he treats people normally, is it the same as today?"

After the two sat down, Yang Yiqing said: "I suddenly learned that the public visit was not prepared in advance, so I could only receive it in this humble room, and I hope he can forgive me."

Even the title changed from "Eunuch Zhang" to "President" with respect, Zhang Yong felt even happier, and the smile on his face unconsciously revealed, saying, "Our family suddenly came to visit and did not say hello in advance. It was a bit abrupt. Lord Yang should not be accustomed."

Yang Yiqing poured tea for Zhang Yong again. The two talked about asking for merit and rewards. Due to the different forces of the two representatives, and the fact that there were objections to military merit between Chen Xi and Yang Yiqing, Zhang Yong didn't say much, and Yang Yiqing also stopped.

Zhang Yong remembered Chen Xi's words and wanted to test Yang Yiqing's words, but he never found a chance. Just when he was thinking about how to speak, Yang Yiqing suddenly stood up, clasped his fists and bowed to Zhang Yongshen, and said, "Ningxia rebellion has now subsided, the place is stable, foreigners dare not invade the country, and all the affairs have become stable... But I don't know how to solve the biggest hidden dangers of the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhang Yong was a little surprised, then stood up and asked in confusion: "How can I explain this?"

Yang Yiqing was so secretive that he picked up a pen, wrote a word on his hand, and then showed it to Zhang Yong. Zhang Yong narrowed his eyes and saw that the word written on Yang Yiqing's left hand was exactly "Jin". Then Yang Yiqing wiped the handwriting on his hand with clean rice paper, leaving only a ball of ink marks.

Zhang Yong thought to himself, why don’t I say anything? He took the initiative to speak?

Zhang Yong leaned forward and lowered his voice, "This person is in front of the emperor day and night, and there are many ears and eyes. Even the lord may have his people in front of him."

"This person is not here." Yang Yiqing said with a smile.

Only then did Zhang Yong understand Chen Xi's intention. As long as Wei Bin is supported, Yang Yiqing would actively cooperate and even take the initiative to propose the reversal of Liu Jin. He secretly admired that Shen Zhihou was still better in the end. No matter why he was so sure that Wei Bin would attend the banquet, at least now it seems that Lord Yang is very concerned about the punishment of Liu Jin.

Seeing that Zhang Yong was silent, Yang Yiqing thought Zhang Yong did not want to participate, and said, "Although Your Majesty trusts this person, there is a matter of quelling the chaos. Your Majesty has entrusted the orders to the public but not others, which shows Your Majesty's trust in the public."

"I have achieved success and take the opportunity to expose Liu Jin's evil deeds and tell him the hatred in the country. The emperor will definitely believe it. Killing Liu Jin will be more valued and will win the hearts of the world."

Zhang Yong was moved and patted his chest and said, "If you don't kill this villain, rebellions like King Anhua in various places will become more and more intense, and the Ming Dynasty will never be peaceful... Why don't you worry about not repaying the master for the rest of your life!"

In just a few words, the two reached a consensus on the major issue of killing Liu Jin.

Zhang Yongdao: "I wonder what Master Yang has to do?"

Yang Yiqing looked solemn: "I am now stranded on three sides. I may not be able to return to the court to expose Liu Jin's crimes. However, with the reputation of the public, I believe that after returning to the court, I can report it in person, and it is certain that Liu Jin can not have an opportunity to argue... But I don't know what Mr. Chen has any opinions on this?"

Zhang Yong was very cautious. Although Yang Yiqing offered to kill Liu Jin, he still had to consider that this statement might be a test of him.

But then he made up his mind and said, "Of course, Lord Shen has no choice but to do so."

Zhang Yong considered that he had no way out, and if he didn't believe in Yang Yiqing, it would be a dead end. Liu Jin and him could only live one, and gaining Yang Yiqing's trust was the best choice at present.

Yang Yiqing said: "It's so good. Here are some evidences of Liu Jin's great rebellion, all of which were found from the Anhua Palace. It is better to take them away by the Duke or submit them to Your Majesty in person, or submit them to Shangshu Shen for presentation. With the following ability, he can only do this."

Zhang Yong's expression was a little frozen. He could hear that Yang Yiqing didn't want to take the initiative to take over Liu Jin's responsibility.

This is somewhat similar to Chen Xi’s idea.

"good!"

Zhang Yongming knew that although Yang Yiqing made contributions, he was not a minister close to Zhu Houzhao after all.

Those who can communicate with Zhu Houzhao in person were nothing more than him and Shen Xi, but Zhang Yong was still worried: "Shen Zhihou's previous intention was to give the credit to Yang Yiqing, in order to let Yang Yiqing face the Holy Times report. Will my promise for Shen Zhihou affect his plan?"

Yang Yiqing took out a few inconspicuous manuscripts from the pile of files, handed them to Zhang Yong, and saluted respectfully again: "It all depends on the princess."

Zhang Yong took Liu Jin's evidence of guilt and was under great pressure. He kept muttering in his heart: "You must go back and discuss with Shen Zhihou clearly. Our family can't deal with such a big thing!"

Because the fight against Liu Jin was too big, Zhang Yong seemed to have little confidence. Even if Yang Yiqing said anything from now on, he would not listen. After a stick of incense, he took the initiative to say goodbye: "We'll go back first, as for Lord Shen..."

"They will pass the message."

Yang Yiqing said passionately, "I am sensitive to my identity and do not communicate with Mr. Chen in person. If Mr. Chen returns to the court to meet the saint, be sure to be good with Your Majesty Chen Ming. When Liu Jin's crime is exposed, Your Majesty will definitely bring him to justice!"

...

...

Zhang Yong was worried and returned to the camp.

After being alone in his tent for a long time, Zhang Yong heard the guards at the door report: "Eunuch Zhang, Lord Shen returned from the banquet."

"OK!"

Zhang Yong held the crimes of Liu Jin provided by Yang Yiqing in his arms, and went to the Central Army's tent with a complicated mood to see Chen Xi. When he arrived at the place, he found that Wei Bin was also there.

"Eunuch Wei?"

Zhang Yong was a little surprised, but he didn't expect Chen Xi would bring Wei Bin here.

Wei Bin seemed very reserved in front of Zhang Yong and greeted him with a smile: "Eunuch Zhang has been missing for a long time. I have some business matters to talk to Lord Shen. It is not so convenient to say at the dinner table, so I went to Lord Shen's tent to talk about it."

Zhang Yongxin said, "Shen Zhihou is so powerful that he has bribed Wei Bin, right?"

Chen Xi seemed a little drunk and said, "Eunuch Zhang is here just in time. We are about to discuss military merits and the peace of the people. Before Yang Zhongcheng came in person, Eunuch Wei will do it on his behalf."

Only then did Zhang Yong realize that what the two of them were talking about was not about Liu Jin, so he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and thought to himself: "This Wei Bin is Liu Jin's person. Even if he said he was willing to turn against him, it would not be trustworthy. It would be better not to restrain this person... Besides, there is no need for Wei Bin to do anything when he comes to the preface with His Majesty!"

Wei Bin lowered his eyebrows and said with a pleasing look: "Everything is up to Lord Shen. After all, Lord Shen is the right person appointed by His Majesty to come to Ningxia to quell the rebellion."

Chen Xi smiled and waved his hand: "There are no chiefs, deputy envoys, and they all serve the imperial court. Moreover, Yang Zhongcheng entered Ningxia City earlier than his official, which is something that everyone knows. I will submit a report to Your Majesty truthfully... Furthermore, I suggest that the court re-appoint the three-sided general system, and it is most appropriate to hold this position with Yang Zhongcheng's merit!"

After quelling the Anhua King Rebellion in history, Zhu Houzhao arranged for Yang Yiqing to stay in the northwest as the trilateral general system, maintaining a long-term stability and prosperity in the northwest.

Chen Xi’s proposal is actually to follow the trend.

Wei Bin smiled: "Mr. Shen's decision is of course good... However, Mr. Shen is still in the position of Xuanda General System. Is it more appropriate for you to make the three sides of your general system? After all, you have rich experience in this position. If you rule the three sides, I am afraid that King An Hua would not dare to cause rebellion!"

Chen Xidao: "Everything is determined according to the size of military merits. Here is a list of military merits drafted by this official. Eunuch Wei may wish to read it together!"

After saying that, Chen Xi handed over the prepared list of military merit requests to Wei Bin for review.

Wei Bin took a rough look and realized that although Chen Xi had just entered the city, he was prepared for it. After a while, he felt a little embarrassed: "I can't finish watching all of this all suddenly."

"Then Eunuch Wei will take it back to the governor's yamen and take a look. This is just the content of my official's request to the court. As for how Yang Zhongcheng requested, I have no way to interfere." Chen Xi said with a smile.

Wei Bin said: "Of course, everything must be based on Lord Shen's request. Who doesn't know that Your Majesty has a great trust in you? Otherwise, I would not designate Lord Shen as a regular envoy... Since that's the case, I will take the copy of this memorial back first and discuss with Lord Yang. It is best to make the memorials coordinated between the two sides!"

"please!"

Although Chen Xi's words were very polite, he expressed the intention of expelling guests.

Wei Bin came out of the Central Army tent with Shen Xi and Zhang Yong. Chen Xi did not send him away. When he walked away, Zhang Yongcai said, "What are you going to do by Lord Shen?"

Chen Xi glanced at Zhang Yong slantedly: "What is obvious, let's confirm the military merits with Eunuch Wei... I wonder what the result will be when Eunuch Zhang goes to see Governor Yang?"

"Talk inside!"

Zhang Yong did not dare to say much outside. After entering the central army tent with Chen Xi, he took out the things that Yang Yiqing gave him and put them in Chen Xi's hand.

Zhang Yongdao: "Unexpectedly, Lord Yang was very concerned about the punishment of Liu Jin. Before our family could propose it, he took out these things... If he handed over this part of the evidence to His Majesty, he would probably have to peel off even if Liu Jin did not die!"

Chen Xi looked at it one by one, but it was just the confession of King Anhua and some criminals, and there was also the letter of "persuading surrender" to the officials in the court. It almost made Liu Jin feel unforgivable. However, Chen Xi believed that these evidences were not enough to make Liu Jin punish him, and shook his head and said, "It's just the words of the sinner. If it was not involved in Liu Jin's plot, his Majesty would not kill him easily."

“What else?”

Zhang Yong felt that Chen Xi was deliberately embarrassing him and asked in annoyance.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "Eunuch Zhang is worth this trip. Let's put aside this matter for the time being. Wait for Your Majesty to order... See who can return to the court to report this matter to Your Majesty!"

When Zhang Yong was about to leave, he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Mr. Shen, there is something that our family has always been puzzled. Why can you be sure that Wei Bin will attend the banquet, but Lord Yang won't go?"

Chen Xidao: "Guess."

Zhang Yong smiled bitterly: "Where is the reason for guessing it correctly?"

Chen Xi smiled and said, "Eunuch Wei is Liu Jin's eyeliner. General Cao has given gifts to Liu Jin many times, and he is also a nominal member of the eunuch party... If I had a banquet with Cao Xiong, how could Wei Bin not stare?"

"As for Governor Yang, he knew that he invited him to the General's Office together. He probably guessed that his intention was, so he would not attend the banquet, so he stayed at home and waited for Eunuch Zhang to go..."

(End of this chapter)
Chapter completed!