Seeing that Zhou Shuyuan didn't speak, the court's faith made his eyes lit up, and subconsciously struck while the iron was hot and said...

"Mr. Zhou, the emperor said that as long as you can throw your subordinates and submit to the court, when your current position remains unchanged, the emperor will also grant you a cabinet minister and the Ministry of War to write a letter... At the same time, he will reward Mr. Zhou with 100,000 taels of gold..."

"Not only that, the court also promised Lord Zhou that as long as Lord Zhou, you are alive for one day, the position of Governor of Ganning will always be yours. The court will never interfere in the military and political affairs of Ganning and the two provinces..."

Although Zhou Shuyuan was so confused about the future situation, Zhou Shuyuan was not confused...

The benefits of Chongzhen's opening seemed to be many, very attractive... However, for Zhou Shuyuan at this moment, except for the reward of one million taels of silver, everything else was empty, and having or not having had no meaning to him...

So, as soon as the court messenger finished speaking, Zhou Shuyuan refused...

"Catal Minister, Minister of War... Your emperor is really a big deal. You dare to give me such a high-powered official position... But what I want to tell you is that your official titles have no meaning to me, the commander of the Fifth Army and the Governor-General of Ganning, appointed by the Tiger and Leopard Army..."

Zhou Shuyuan clearly saw that after he said what he refused, the other party's face suddenly turned pale...

Just as Zhou Shuyuan was about to see off the guests, the pale-faced envoy of the court immediately returned to his calmness, and then continued to say...

"Mr. Zhou, I will understand your current situation very well... With your personality, no matter how much the court offers, no matter how much the Northern King Wei Zheng treats you, you will never betray the Northern King or the Tiger and Leopard Army... After all, without Northern King Wei Zheng, you would not have the current status..."

"So, your rejection will not be too surprising..."

"But, what I will say is that since Lord Zhou, you have been demoted to the Governor of Ganning by the King of Northern:.../then it means that the King of Northern has no longer trusted you, used you, and has even begun to suspect you..."

"As far as I know, Lord Zhou, you Cong Zunhua began. I followed the Northern King and conquered the world for the Northern King. I can be said to be the true confidant of the Northern King."

"And Lord Zhou Changjun... It was after Beiwang Wei Zheng became the governor of Shanxi and Shaanxi, and then followed Beiwang. Now, Beiwang demoted you, your former confidant. He let Zhou Changjun become the prime minister and promoted your former subordinates to be your boss, and separated the forces you had worked hard to manage..."

"If this situation had not happened, if it weren't for the fact that Bei Wang had already begun to suspicion of you, Lord Zhou, I wouldn't believe it..."

As he spoke, Zhou Shuyuan's face gradually became gloomy.

After seeing Zhou Shuyuan's facial expression changes clearly, the court envoy who felt that there was a chance in his heart did not miss this opportunity. He continued to analyze: "We all know that once the king becomes suspicious of his subjects, no matter how hard the ministers try, they will never be able to regain the trust of the king. Not only that, this king will continue to suppress this subject who has been suspected."

"Because, only by completely suppressing this minister whom I suspect can the king feel at ease..."

"And now, Lord Zhou, you are the person you are suspicious..."

"If the final inference is good, demoting Lord Zhou to Governor General Ganning is only the first suppression of you by the King of Bei... After a period of time, King of Bei will definitely continue to suppress you. Demote your position until Lord Zhou, you have no threat to him..."

"Under this situation, Lord Zhou, don't you want to think about your future and be willing to make a piece of meat on the chopping board and be slaughtered..."

"The last general knows that it is difficult for you to make a decision for Lord Zhou, betrayal of the Tiger and Leopard Army and join the court... The emperor is very clear about this... Therefore, the emperor has proposed a better way out for Lord Zhou, you... "

"That is to remain neutral. Once a battle breaks out between the Tiger and Leopard Army and the new imperial army in the future, Lord Zhou, the Tiger and Leopard Army and Ganning provinces commanded by you cannot join either side! As long as Lord Zhou, you can agree, the court will give you many benefits you would not expect..."

Although the words and intimidation of the imperial envoys were exaggerated, at least half of them were facts for Zhou Shuyuan...

The reason why I hurried to Gan and Ning provinces after being disappointed with Wei Zheng was to completely master the Gan and Ning provinces and the Fifth Army of the Tiger and Leopard Army in a short period of time.

Because, only in this way can I have the capital to continue to gain a foothold in the Tiger and Leopard Army and even save my life.

Therefore, the words of the imperial envoy directly touched Zhou Shuyuan's heart...

At the same time, Zhou Shuyuan's words also aroused Zhou Shuyuan's ambition to a certain extent...

Why should my destiny be in my own hands? Why should I be my subordinate for the rest of my life? Can't I rise up for a while, learn from Wei Zheng and develop a strength that belongs entirely to me...

As this idea slowly appeared in Zhou Shuyuan's heart, the solemn expression on Zhou Shuyuan's face gradually became fanatical.

After some thought, he asked the imperial envoy in front of him: "What benefits can the imperial court give me..."

"Secretly support Lord Zhou, you expand your army and increase your military strength against Wei Zheng..."

After following Wei Zheng for a few years, Zhou Shuyuan understood a truth from Wei Zheng.

No matter when, as long as you hold the army in your hands, no matter what you lose, you can take it back.

If you want to have the capital to protect yourself and even develop and grow in Gansu provinces, the first thing you have to do is to hold the Fifth Army tightly in your hands and make the Fifth Army turn into your own private army step by step...

However, there are only so many people in the Fifth Army... According to the military rules and regulations of the Fifth Army, it is almost impossible for him to expand his army in Gansu and Ning provinces. Therefore, when Zhou Shuyuan heard that the court could help him secretly expand his army, Zhou Shuyuan was immediately moved...

He asked to the imperial envoy with anticipation: "Secretly expanding the army, how to do it..."

At this time, the imperial envoy had already clearly felt that Zhou Shuyuan was moved.

As long as you can come up with the facts, some secret agreements will definitely be reached between the two.

Because Wei Zheng's continuous suppression and suspicion of him had already made him lose confidence in Wei Zheng...

In this case, only by increasing your strength to protect yourself is Zhou Shuyuan’s best choice at this moment. The idea he proposed was right and coincidentally, it hit Zhou Shuyuan’s heart...

Thinking of this, the face of the imperial envoy began to be covered with smiles... and analyzed as thoroughly as possible at Zhou Shuyuan...

"There are several conditions for secret military expansion: people, equipment, food and salary, and there is one thing to cover..."

"I won't say much about the people. Some of Gansu and Ning provinces are young and strong people who want to join the army..."
Chapter completed!