Liu Jin glared at Zhang Yanling with blazing eyes, and Zhang Yanling looked at him with a smile, a serious look of coldness flashing on her face, without flinching.
Liu Jin suddenly laughed, put his hands on his chest, squinted his eyes and said: "Master Zhang, there is no need to be so tense between you and me. Our family has always respected Mr. Hou, and we have faced difficulties together.
There have been many difficult moments. Now that the most difficult moments have passed, why has it become like this between us? Our family really can't figure it out."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Eunuch Liu knows it well, so don't say these words. I have no interest in settling old scores with you and arguing about what is right and what is wrong. Everything must have a cause and effect. What is happening today must be the result of yesterday's actions.
"
Liu Jin nodded slowly and said: "What I am saying is that there is no point in worrying about the past. But Mr. Zhang, our family is not here to quarrel with you today. Our family wants to open up our hearts to Mr. Zhang, abandon the past and make peace.
This is all good for us. Mr. Zhang, our family must not
I don’t want to remind you that although you are very proud now, you are actually in a dangerous situation with dangers all around you. Our family is very reluctant to see you being criticized and framed in the future. If you and I join hands, no one will dare to harm you.
We can help you withstand all criticism."
Zhang Yanling raised her eyebrows and said, "Oh? That's interesting. Am I in danger now? Why don't I feel it?"
Liu Jin said in a deep voice: "Although Mr. Hou is wise and resourceful, he is young and lacks experience after all. There are some things that you may not be able to see. Take this counterinsurgency as an example, Mr. Hou has indeed made great contributions, but Mr. Hou
I think you can take the seat with your qualifications
The position of Deputy Governor of Tuanying? There are so many princes and princes whose qualifications and merits are no less than yours. I don’t know how many people are jealous of the position of Deputy Governor of Tuanying. You, Lord Zhang, were promoted to this position just because of your contribution to suppressing a rebellion.
How can you convince the public?"
Zhang Yanling frowned and said nothing, seemingly touched.
Liu Jin said in a deep voice: "In this discussion of merits, the Dukes and Lords of the country all recommended you, Lord Zhang, to be the deputy governor of the regiment. What does that mean? From our point of view, they are putting you, Lord Zhang, on the throne."
Roast on the fire. The British Duke Zhang Mao was the governor of Tuanying many years ago. Tuanying originally had two deputy governors. However, after Zhang Mao took office, no deputy governor took office in Tuanying for more than ten years. Why? Hou?
Have you ever thought about it?"
Zhang Yanling frowned and said, "Why?"
Liu Jin sneered and said: "You still don't understand? There are roughly two reasons. One is out of selfishness. Zhang Mao does not want to decentralize power. He wants to make the final decision on regimental affairs alone. Setting up deputy positions inevitably requires decentralization. Second,
This is the way to govern people. Everyone is focused on the position of deputy position. Who should be appointed?
When everyone is in charge, it will definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of others. People say that they are not worried about the scarcity but the inequality. If someone else takes that position, they will inevitably feel unbalanced. Zhang Mao regards himself as the leader of the nobles and does not want to provoke the nobles.
Chaos and dissatisfaction. Therefore, simply leaving the deputy position empty will calm everyone's hearts."
Zhang Yanling frowned and said nothing, feeling in her heart that Liu Jin's words were not completely unreasonable.
"Last year Zhang Mao only let his grandson Zhang Lun take up the post of deputy governor of Tuanying. He was just paving the way for Zhang Lun. Zhang Mao is already old. After his death, Tuanying will still be in the hands of his British government. So.
Zhang
Lun helped Mount the horse and gave him a ride. After Zhang Mao left, Zhang Lun took over naturally, and there was no controversy. This is why the two deputies only promoted Zhang Lun to the post of deputy governor. Everyone also knows that the British Duke
intention
, Zhang Lun has actually assumed the position of acting governor, and everyone is well aware of it. But now, you, Mr. Zhang, suddenly assume the position of deputy governor, and your reputation is even greater than that of Zhang Lun. What does Zhang Mao think? What does Zhang Lun think?
In the future this camp
Who will receive the governorship? This is no longer a definite answer. The princes have promoted you one after another, that is, they are just waiting to see a good show. They do not dare to accept you, so they promote you. This is not putting you on the back burner.
Roast it on the fire?"
Liu Jin's low voice echoed in Zhang Yanling's ears. Listening to these words, Zhang Yanling's brows knitted into knots and her face became even more ugly.
Liu Jin looked at Zhang Yanling's expression and continued with a smile: "Jianchang Hou, in fact, with your ability, you are definitely better than all the nobles. What you lack is just qualifications and prestige. That Zhang Lun can't compete with Zhang Hou at all.
Compared with the prince, his literary talent, martial arts, strategy and courage are more than a little inferior to the prince. However, the British government has a deep foundation, the British prince is cunning, and his prestige among the nobles is high.
Dare to openly challenge. Therefore, your position as deputy governor of the regiment is not a promotion for you, but a knife hanging over your head. If Zhang Mao and Zhang Lun think that you are trying to seize the regiment,
If you challenge their interests as the battalion governor, we don’t need to tell you, you should also understand the consequences. You will be unable to move forward in the future, and you will be restricted in every way. If you make a slight mistake, you may be irreversible and be abandoned by your relatives like a worn-out shoe."
Zhang Yanling was horrified and slowly sat on the bluestone next to the flower bed, breathing rapidly.
Liu Jin leaned over and whispered: "Master Zhang, our words are not alarmist. As the saying goes, bystanders know clearly, but our family can see clearly. If the Marquis of Jianchang is willing to cooperate with our family, with our family's
The means will surely prevent you from this matter
Troubled. Not only that, the post of governor of the regiment in the future will belong to you, Mr. Zhang. We don’t want to brag, but you should understand that we can do what we say. And what our family wants is just your advice.
Changhou bows his head to our family, that's all."
Zhang Yanling slowly raised his head. Liu Jin's chubby face full of fat was close at hand, and his eyes were full of expectation.
"Eunuch Liu, what you said makes sense. I didn't even think of this. However, Eunuch Liu, tell me, what does it mean to bow my head to you? Do I have to obey Eunuch Liu's orders in everything from now on?" Zhang Yanling said slowly.
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Master Zhang, are you willing to be inferior to others? How can our family let you do this? What our family wants is just that you don't go against me and don't cause trouble for us. As long as you don't go against me from now on.
If you don't meddle in other people's business, don't help others stab our family in the back, then our family will be content."
Zhang Yanling said: "Is it that simple?"
Liu Jin said: "Of course, don't you believe what we say? Of course, our family will help the Marquis, and the Marquis will also help our family. For example, the things you said in court today need to be clarified for our family, so as not to
The emperor misunderstood. That master...you must also be safely handed over to the hands of the Sanfa Division. Don't find reasons to hide, and don't make decisions privately. This request is not too much."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "It turns out that Eunuch Liu is going around here and there because he is worried that I will expose him."
Liu Jin straightened up, sighed and said: "Marquis Jianchang, you underestimate me, Liu Jin. What do you think you can do to me in this matter? What if you find out that Zhou Dong bribed me? Do you think the emperor will
Why don't you kill me because of this matter? The most appropriate thing is to scold our family and give some verbal punishment. Our family doesn't care at all. We can even tell you in front of you now that Zhou Dong has indeed
Our family pays bribes
It’s a lot of money. You don’t have to look for any account books. We have one in our own hands. If you want it, we will even give it to you. However, this money is not in our hands.
, all this money was taken for the emperor and used on him. The emperor knows all these things in his heart. The more you investigate, the more unhappy the emperor will be. If you want to use this to bring down me, Liu Jin, you are probably wishful thinking.
"
Zhang Yanling frowned and said, "That's true. No wonder the emperor protects you in every possible way in his words. It turns out that's the reason."
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Since Liu Jian moved them away, there have been too many people in the court who want me, Liu Jin, to die. But what? Not only did our family not die, but they died one by one and were demoted. Our family
I don't care about their accusations at all, because we
Home is the mountain in front of them. They can't move it away or level it. It's useless to be itchy with hatred. The emperor favors our family and our family is loyal, which is our family's talisman. They fight with me, and in the end they move.
It's your own fault."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said in a deep voice: "In that case, Eunuch Liu doesn't have to worry about me. I can't do anything to you either. Why do you have to worry?"
Liu Jin was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer.
He frowned for a while and said: "Didn't Mr. Hou hear what we just said? We sincerely want to help you. If you go against me, there will be no good end. We don't need to take action, Zhang Mao will let you go
You are exhausted."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Eunuch Liu, isn't that just what you wanted? You are afraid of me and hate me in your heart, but you also kindly remind me not to fall into the scheme of the British father-in-law. Isn't this contradictory?"
Liu Jin was speechless and stared for a long time and said: "Jianchang Hou, our family is full of good intentions. Don't mistake our good intentions for donkey's liver and lungs. Our family has no ill intentions towards Mr. Hou. I just don't want to get into trouble with you."
Fire and water are just causing unrest."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Eunuch Liu is such a kind-hearted person, Yanling thanked you. Unfortunately, I am a person who takes death seriously and holds grudges very much. I will remember everything that others have done to me, and I will repay him twice as much."
I, Zhang Yanling, am not stupid either. I can also tell when others are inciting discord. Eunuch Liu, it’s getting late. I have to go see the Queen Mother.”
Zhang Yanling stood up, cupped his hands and turned around to leave. Liu Jin's face was ashen and she said in a deep voice: "It seems that Mr. Zhang will not shed tears without seeing the coffin. If you miss this opportunity today, you will regret it in the future. Don't think that our family
I don’t know what you did in Ningxia
All the property of Anhua Palace has been plundered by you, right? You and the princess of Prince Qing Palace are openly cowardly, ruining the reputation of the royal family, greedy for beauty, and guaranteeing the immunity of Prince Qing Palace. Don’t think that our family doesn’t know. Mr. Zhang Hou