"We can't wait any longer. You quickly mobilize 20,000 Jin Yiwei, each of whom is assigned a Maosui gun. Together with the Xuanjia Army, follow me to Ningyuan City."
Lin Fan said in a deep voice.
If Zhang Xianzhong really surrendered to the Jiannu, it would still cause some trouble for him. In order to avoid all this, Lin Fan could only lead his troops there in person.
When the officials learned of Lin Fan's movements, they were all shocked. They secretly instigated Zhang Xianzhong to surrender and become a slave. When Lin Fan got the news, he led his troops and set off.
If Zhang Xianzhong is captured alive, wouldn't their affairs be exposed?
"This... we must find a way to stop Lin Fan, otherwise, our affairs will probably be exposed."
An official was so anxious that he went to the Crown Prince and Grand Master Li Guozhen to discuss the matter.
Li Guozhen's face was as gloomy as water. He was still thinking of going to Jiannu's side to become a grand master. Here, Lin Fan was about to send troops to Ningyuan.
"I'm afraid we can only go to Your Majesty to find this matter. However, Lin Fan is not under Your Majesty's control at all. If we go to His Majesty, we won't be able to stop him!"
Li Guozhen said in a deep voice.
"The most important thing is that Lin Fan went on an expedition to pacify the Jiannu. We have no reason to stop him. If we just go to His Majesty for nothing, His Majesty might be suspicious of us."
Another person said.
These people were like ants on a hot pot. At this time, Li Guozhen thought of Zhu Cijiong. After Zhu Cixiang disappeared, Zhu Cijiong was the best candidate for the next crown prince.
Zhu Cijiong is the head of the Suzaku Division of the Jin Yiwei. If he wants to follow Lin Fan on the expedition, then His Majesty may have to stop him. After all, the prince disappeared during the expedition. Who can guarantee that nothing will happen to the third prince during the expedition?
"If the third prince can also participate, then things will be easier to handle."
Li Guozhen said in a deep voice.
"Master Li, what you mean is to let the third prince go with Lin Fan, so that your majesty will not let Lin Fan go on the expedition because he is worried about the safety of the third prince?"
"This... what if His Majesty forces the third prince to stay and allows Lin Fan to continue the expedition?
It’s not safe!”
After thinking about it, everyone present still felt that this matter was inappropriate.
And Li Guozhen said with a smile: "Haha! Although the third prince is talented, he is still a child with a simple mind. I have a way to make the third prince bite Lin Fan to death!"
"As long as the Third Prince doesn't let go, Lin Fan won't be able to forcefully go on the expedition. In this case, can Your Majesty still let Lin Fan go?"
this……
When everyone present heard what Li Guozhen said, their eyes showed ecstasy. If this was the case, it would be almost impossible for Lin Fan to go on an expedition!
"Master Li, you are truly a god!"
"Yes, Mr. Li is a god!"
Officials praised him one after another.
Li Guozhen said proudly: "You all go back and bring me 10,000 taels of silver each. I will prepare a generous gift to see the Queen."
I heard that Li Guozhen asked them for 10,000 taels of silver. There were more than 20 of them, which was more than 200,000 taels. This Li Guozhen really opened his mouth.
However, their heads were all in Li Guozhen's hands, so naturally they couldn't bear to part with the ten thousand taels of silver, so they went home one by one to prepare the silver.
After Li Guozhen got the money, he quickly entered the palace. At this time, Queen Zhou was admiring flowers in Kunning Palace. When she heard that Li Guozhen was coming, she asked someone to bring Li Guozhen in.
"Wei Chen, I have met the Queen."
Li Guozhen said in a deep voice.
"Li Guozhen, you haven't been to my Kunning Palace for a long time, why are you free today?
Could it be that you are thinking of me?"
Queen Zhou said coldly.
As the crown prince's grand master, Li Guozhen never came to Kunning Palace to visit him again after the disappearance of the crown prince Zhu Cixiang. In fact, anyone could guess what he was thinking.
At this time, she probably had some agenda, and Queen Zhou naturally refused to give Li Guozhen any good looks.
"Empress, it's not that I don't want to come to Kunning Palace, but after His Royal Highness the Crown Prince disappeared, I'm in a very awkward position. In order to avoid unnecessary complications, I haven't dared to come to see the Empress!"
"However, in order to help the Empress, Wei Chen secretly contacted many officials and managed it, and finally collected 270,000 taels of silver for the Empress!"
"With this money, we can help His Highness the Third Prince recruit troops. After His Highness the Third Prince has some troops, the position of Crown Prince will definitely fall on His Highness!"
Li Guozhen said in a deep voice.
kindness!
After hearing what Li Guozhen said, Queen Zhou's eyes also showed a little surprise, but she was so deep that she quickly suppressed the surprise.
She looked at Li Guozhen coldly and asked: "Haha! How did you convince them to give out so much money?
Your Majesty asked them for money, but he didn't see them giving so much."
"Queen, in order to convince them, I have used up all my strength. Moreover, Lin Fan is so powerful at this time. If he doesn't contain it, His Highness the Third Prince will be in danger even if he climbs!"
"At this time, there is the best opportunity. As long as we seize it, His Highness the Third Prince can turn defeat into victory, and even bring many of Lin Fan's troops under the command of His Highness the Third Prince!"
Li Guozhen said seriously.
What!
Queen Zhou's eyes widened at that time, and the way she looked at Li Guozhen changed!
Not to mention the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and the trapped camp in Lin Fan's hands, just talking about the Xuanjia Army that has not yet been equipped with good equipment in the capital, they are the best of the best.
If these 100,000 people can be taken under Zhu Cijiong's command, then no one in the Ming Dynasty can compete with Zhu Cijiong. Even if Lin Fan has tiger and leopard cavalry and traps in the camp, he cannot threaten Zhu Cijiong's status as prince.
"Are you telling the truth?"
Queen Zhou asked.
"It is absolutely true that at this time, Zhang Xianzhong led his troops in Ningyuan City, but did not start a war with Jian Nu. His intention is unknown. Lin Fan is already arranging his military equipment and is going to Ningyuan to prevent Zhang Xianzhong from surrendering to Jian Nu!"
"Moreover, Lin Fan also took away 20,000 Jin Yiwei. If His Highness the Third Prince can go with him, with these 270,000 taels of silver, His Highness the Third Prince can take the opportunity to bribe the generals of the Xuanjia Army, or even bribe them.
There are four generals under Zhang Xianzhong."
"Even if those people don't express their opinions clearly, they will still have a good impression of the third prince. The ministers will try their best to assist and help the third prince win the military power of the Xuanjia Army."
Li Guozhen said in a deep voice.
At this time, Queen Zhou's breathing was a little rapid. If Li Guozhen said it was true, the Xuanjia Army might really be taken under Zhu Cijiong's command.
"I know about this. How long will it take for Lin Fan to organize the army?"
Queen Zhou asked.
"Although the Xuanjia Army has not yet fully equipped its equipment, its overall quality is extremely high. What Lin Fan needs to prepare is food, grass and baggage. It can be assembled in a day at most."