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Chapter 178 Why bother

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Zhang Ning and Lao Xu were soon received by Zhu Heng because they were invited by Zhu Heng's personal letter.

The other two followers were treated as followers and were not allowed to enter the living room.

Zhu Heng was not proud of it. Seeing Zhang Ning bowing and bowing, he stood up from the chair and said enthusiastically: Mr. visits the door, and welcomes the far and away.

It is a great honor to be able to see Lord Zhu at first sight.

Zhang Ning said politely, but what he wanted to say in his heart was: There was a gap in identity, and you couldn't be condescending to come out of the city to meet, so I had to come.

However, I didn't say it in my heart, so I should just abide by the rules and be polite, after all, it's on someone else's territory.

Anyway, people in the world have become accustomed to being polite.

Zhu Heng nodded and looked up and down at Zhang Ning.

It was not entirely because of etiquette that he was able to stand up from the chair just now. Zhang Ning's appearance really made him look up immediately.

The people of the Ming Dynasty actually paid great attention to appearance and even believed that the appearance and inner part gave mysterious content to the face and appearance.

Zhang Ning is tall and has a good appearance.

At first glance, he doesn't look like a lewd person. His skin looks a little darker because of the grass juice, but it still gives people a very clean and self-disciplined feeling, perhaps because of the flat skin and a well-proportioned figure.

His forehead was full, his sword eyebrows and deep eye sockets looked heroic and restrained and implicit. His clear eyes, a relatively straight nose bridge, and his face was slightly thin and symmetrical. Although it was not very consistent with the bright man's broad and square face, it also gave Zhu Heng a good first impression.

Zhu Heng swept Zhang Ning's lining collar with casual eyes. The silk material must be a person with fame.

Because although the silk is inside, the collar is obvious.

His blue robe was covered with obvious dust and dusty appearance. This color was indeed easy to stick to gray, but it could be seen that the clothes were ironed very smoothly...

Obviously this is not a detail of an ordinary person's life.

Sir, your surname is?Zhu Hengdao.

At this time, a maid brought tea and put a cup in front of each of them.

Zhang Ning looked at her politely, and a hint of gratitude was easily revealed in her eyes, and the maid's face turned slightly red.

In fact, the ancients emphasized not to look straight, even if they were other people's female slaves, but their eyes did not feel like they were not looking at the right thing, so it was natural.

Zhang Ning then looked at the old man next to Zhu Heng. Zhu Heng raised his hand and waved it with a very small margin. The old man bowed and went out.

Lord Zhu treats each other with sincerity, and dares to deceive others?

Zhang Ning said calmly, "I am dismissed your surname Zhang, Zhang Ning, and his name is Ping'an.He was originally the inspector of Huguang, and he had contact with Yang Shaobaoben in the court, but he was reported a while ago and is now guilty... I have not handed over this official seal, please let Lord Zhu identify it.If you take me and send it to the capital, you may be able to make a big contribution to the court.

Haha... Zhu Heng took the last sentence as a joke, laughed heartily, and waited for Lao Xu to deliver the official seal to him, so he took it to observe.

After a while, he looked up and said, "The merits and demerits still depend on where they are, and what is the peace?"

Zhang Ning nodded with a smile.In fact, there were many criminals on the side of the Han King who were released from prison and joined the army and became soldiers.

Zhu Heng said: I have heard that Yang Shaobao has a sn in law, but later he denied the engagement. Is this person Mr. Ping'an?

As expected, gossip is not unique to women. There are many gossips in the officialdom. Even those who serve the Han King in Le'an, Shandong know about this kind of thing.Zhang Ning said: I am ashamed, it is just my best.

What a pity.

Zhu Heng looked quite regretful.

If he knew that Zhang Ning was the third son of Emperor Jianwen and almost exposed his identity as a rioter, he would probably not have sighed like this.

He said it was a pity and lowered his eyes for a while...

Zhang Ning guessed that he was thinking a little about whether Zhang Ning would be a detailed work of pretending to be guilty. After all, he could win Yang Shiqi's favor and promising future. How could he be guilty?

Of course, it wouldn't be a detailed work, otherwise who would dare to write about the emperor's conspiracy to kill his father?What is it not to seek death?

Zhu Heng pondered for a moment and asked: I have heard of some rumors about Ping An, but I don’t know how you were guilty and how can the court officials participate?

Zhang Ning hesitated and said calmly: I have colluded with the rebels and obtained evidence.

Zhu Heng nodded. He was a relatively tactful person. He figured out Zhang Ning's tone and did not ask about collusion with the rioters.In fact, Zhang Ning took out his official seal and revealed his identity according to the truth, which was enough to be honest with each other.

Zhu Heng said: I'll find an opportunity to recommend you to the King of Han, and the heroes will have a place to use their skills.

My good intentions are very grateful.

Zhang Ning paused and said seriously, "It's just that I have no intention of being the official position of the Han King... The disaster of the Han King is right in front of me. At this time, I asked for an official position from the prince. Not only was it not beneficial, but I added a serious crime of accomplice to rebel. Why bother?

Zhu Heng's expression suddenly changed, and he quickly calmed down and said: What do you mean?

Zhang Ning said: The imperial army to suppress the rebellion came when the sun was defeated. At this time, the Han King had nothing but two strategies: first take Jinan and then force Beijing; to drive south to capture Nanjing, and to plan to govern with the long-term plan.

Zhu Heng did not comment.

Zhang Ning continued: But when I entered the city, I observed the scene in the city, and showed no sign of going to war.There were few opportunities, but the King of Han's troops were stagnant and did nothing.How does a dragon make huge waves in the pool?How can Le'an, a small place, fight against the elite national strength of the Beijing camp?I am not pretending to be shocked and sensational, nor do I claim that everyone is drunk and I am awake. The facts are in front of me, and it is clear and clear. Why do you all ignore me?

Zhu Heng was not angry, but said cautiously: The major events are involved, and the prince has his own general principles, which is beyond the understanding of the weak ministers.

Zhang Ning smiled: Is Lord Zhu still worried that I am here to spy on military affairs?Didn’t the eunuch Hou Tai come to spy with the Jinyiwei not long ago? The court can use me, a wanted criminal official?

Mr. Ping'an is in the world and knows a lot.Zhu Heng said with a smile.

The official has been a member of the government for several years and has made no mistakes, but he has made a few friends who are living and dying.In fact, Lord Zhu is already very sure that he will never stand on the side of the court, and it is not a matter of being brave enough to come.If Lord Zhu doesn't mind, he is willing to give up all his talents by his side... Zhang Ning said.

Zhu Heng was silent for a while, touching his thick beard and thinking about something.

Zhang Ning said: Yang Shaobao once said that there were no talented people around the King of Han, and only Zhu Heng could use it.If something goes wrong after a while, it is impossible for humans to do it. Lord Zhu can go out of the city with me. My lord is eager to seek talent. Lord Zhu's talent still has a place to use his skills.

Your lord?Zhu Heng asked in confusion.

Zhang Ning smiled mysteriously, looking confident and did not directly answer Zhu Heng's question.

Zhu Heng could hardly guess at the moment, was it King Zhao or one of the other twenty or so vassal kings?

But if the Han King falls, the strength of the others is not as strong as that of the Han King, and it will be even more difficult to compete with the court...

However, if things come to that point, a certain vassal king has the ambition and courage to hide and rebel, there is no way out; and Zhang Ning took the risk of entering Le'an to seek talent, which was enough to show the sincerity of the lord.

Zhang Ning looked at Zhu Heng's thoughtful look and was also thinking in his heart: Zhang Ping'an's identity is more credible, and he was very sure of standing in the side. What was his motivation for risking his life to come?

The lord's dispatch was a very reasonable explanation, otherwise I really couldn't think of any other reason, it had nothing to do with the King of Han and was not willing to be an official...

So it is more credible to have that lord.

Zhu Heng is actually a smart person. Although he serves the King of Han, how could he not think about himself as a mortal?

The fact that the King of Han is likely to fail is very likely. At that time, Zhu Heng, who is such an important figure as the Minister of War, would be strange if he was not killed by the whole family.

But what can I do? Is the greatest thing in the world? Is the king's land running for nowhere to escape...

Without long-term considerations, there will be immediate worries. In addition, the lord will not abandon it, which is a good way out.

Lord Zhu.

Zhang Ning gently reminded him, I don’t want to alienate you and the prince. If you make up your mind to repay the King of Han for his gratitude to him with death, I will not persuade him.But what is Lord Zhu’s family in Nanjing?In order to repay today's love, you only need to write a letter as a token. I am willing to help you send your family away to ensure peace. It's just a matter of raising your hands.

Zhu Heng was in a stable mood and did not flatly refuse.

Zhang Ning felt a little relieved: The man named Zhu is thinking about a way out, and I have to reserve a way out...

He takes care of his family and will have to find a way to send me out of the city.

The prince's strategy was probably to take Jinan first and then to the capital... Zhu Heng said in an extremely low voice, but behind the high walls of Jinan City, it was not an easy place to attack; and when he heard that the imperial army was approaching, the royal palace could not give orders to attack the city.

Zhang Ning breathed a long sigh and said: The prince should assemble the elite troops as soon as possible and drive south from Shandong regardless of everything. This is the only feasible strategy.Lord Zhu probably understood in his heart.

Zhu Heng said: I have seen this step for a long time, but Mr. Ping'an doesn't know that the situation of the subordinates of the King of Han is complicated.Many officials and generals were from Le'an. They asked them to abandon their land, industries, and their families and keep them for the court's soldiers and horses, and follow the Han King south alone. They were unwilling to kill them.

Is it really because of the laziness of the world?

Zhang Ning sighed, if you don’t leave here, everyone will have to finish playing, and you will also bring more people to bury them with you, why bother?However, this situation is not impossible to solve. The Han King is in power and it is not difficult as long as he is determined to accomplish this. After all, a large number of soldiers are not Le'an, and a large number of soldiers are criminals who are not afraid of being killed. Lord Zhu...

Zhang Ning guessed that Zhu Heng was hesitant because he didn't want to be the first to offend those people.Self-protection is simply a human instinct.

Sure enough, Zhu Heng said again: The King of Han was anxious and was not willing to go south, so he made several changes, and even wasted his time.

Zhang Ning thought to himself: The King of Han is still in a hurry to rebel at this level, are you looking for death?

The generals of the King of Han are famous and have many examples of war, but now they are like a joke at the strategic level...

It is completely conclusive that even if he escapes this disaster, he will still be defeated by his nephew in the end, but it will be delayed for a long time.