Projection Upgrade Tour

Chapter 134 Rumors and Trust

For Chen An, it is impossible to take over.

If you stay where you are, you will face endless trouble, no matter what you choose.

If you attack rashly, you may encounter risks, and you may fail.

If you don't attack, you will inevitably suffer from jealousy at that time, and then you will really be disobeying the order.

If it reaches this level, even the group of people who were originally watching may think that Chen An is going to rebel.

What's more important is Cheng Zheng's attitude.

The friendship between Cheng Zheng and Chen An is beyond doubt.

This is crap.

As for what Chen An had done before, if Cheng Zheng didn't fully trust Chen An, he would have taken him down long ago.

But before was before, and now is now.

In the face of such a situation, no matter how much trust, it should be shaken now.

The human mind can't stand the test.

So it's best not to go to the test.

Take a step back and take a step back, why bother to face so much trouble.

So Chen An decided to run away.

He ran away alone, leaving only the entire camp to Liu Chu, which made him cry inwardly.

But there is no way.

In the face of such an irresponsible coach, the only thing he can do at the moment is to continue guarding in the name of Chen An according to what Chen An said before.

How else could it be otherwise?

Attack on your own?
The coach is gone, so what kind of attack method is there?

Without the help of the commander-in-chief Chen An, the armies everywhere would not be able to be mobilized precisely.

Even Liu Chu did not have this ability, so he could only try his best to maintain the status quo.

Liu Chu was complaining in his heart here.

And what will happen in Shengjing?

Inside the Shengjing Palace.

"Your Majesty, Duke Song and the others have brought people over to petition again."

In the spacious hall, Cheng Zhengduan sat on his side and dealt with the memorial.

The servant on the side looked helpless and came over to ask for instructions.

"Didn't I tell you not to disturb me with news of these people?"

Cheng Zheng raised his head with dissatisfaction on his face.

"Damn the old slave."

The servant hurriedly knelt down: "It's just that Duke Song and the others made a fuss this time. Even the hundred officials came together. This old servant is afraid of delaying His Majesty's important affairs, so."

"Next time there is similar news, there is no need to mention it again."

Cheng Zheng said coldly: "I am troubled by listening."

"If there is another time, your position as the general manager can be avoided."

"Yes Yes."

The waiter couldn't help nodding, and said with sincerity and fear, "This old slave will never dare."

"get out."

Cheng Zheng's icy voice fell everywhere.

The waiter breathed a sigh of relief and left quickly.

After staying in the hall for a long time, Cheng Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and returned to his residence until the business in front of him was completed.

"Your Majesty, you have lost weight again."

Looking at Cheng Zheng, a woman quickly greeted him.

The woman is in her early thirties, looks dignified and beautiful, and has a graceful and luxurious aura in her body.

This is Empress Hua, Cheng Zheng's wife, and the empress of today's Dahua.

"Not the ministers yet."

Cheng Zheng sighed and couldn't help but say: "In this period of time, they are pushing harder and harder, so that I can't even get a good night's sleep."

In front of his queen, he seemed to put down his disguise and expressed his helplessness.

"Is it still for Chen Guogong's business?"

Queen Hua asked.

Cheng Zheng did not speak, but nodded silently.

"If it's just for Chen Guogong, Your Majesty, you can meet the ministers and explain the situation to them, so why should you do this?"

Empress Hua was a little puzzled: "Blocking the gate of the palace and not allowing ministers to see him is not a solution after all."

"You do not understand."

Cheng Zheng had a wry smile on his face: "It's not that I don't want to meet them, and it's not that I don't want to listen to the minister's opinion, but I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on."

Seeing that Empress Hua still had a puzzled look on her face, Cheng Zheng continued to speak and explained, "You must not understand why three people become tigers. Empress."

"Chang'an, I can still stand it now, and I will definitely not do anything more."

"But if the palace gate is opened and the ministers are allowed to visit and explain, I am afraid this will not be the case."

Cheng Zheng's face was helpless: "Three people become tigers, rumors kill people, how many kings throughout the ages have been defeated in this matter."

"That's all done by the faint, your majesty will not do this."

Queen Hua smiled and said with relief: "You are my husband, can I still not understand your temper?"

Who is Cheng?

To put it bluntly, this is a person who does not leave any room for action and is determined to make people feel terrible.

A person like him, once he is convinced of one thing, will implement it without hesitation, and there will never be any hesitation.

"To be honest, I also thought so at the beginning, so I let go of the court ceremony and let the ministers speak."

There was a wry smile on Cheng Zheng's face, as well as helplessness and struggle: "But I was wrong."

"In the beginning, I firmly believed in my own judgment. No matter what the ministers said, I believed that Changan would never fail me."

"But they say it day and night, in every way, everyone around me is saying it."

"It's only been half a month, and my heart has been shaken a little."

He pointed to his chest, and his face couldn't help showing the color of pain from the heart: "I couldn't help but think about what would happen if Chang'an rebelled, and what the situation would be like."

"Then I understood that I couldn't stop me after all, and I couldn't be affected by those words."

While speaking, he stood up and sighed deeply: "Doubt this kind of thing, once it starts, it can't be stopped, today I just can't help thinking about the consequences, tomorrow I will doubt it, and the day after tomorrow I will send ordered."

"If this continues, I am afraid that sooner or later, I will change my mind and doubt Chang'an."

Cheng Zheng believed more than anyone that Chen An would never rebel.

He was also quite confident, and felt that his trust in Chen An would not be hesitant because of anyone's words.

But it turns out that no matter how determined people are, they will eventually be affected by the environment.

When people from all over the world whispered in your ear day and night, instilling the idea that Chen An may be plotting evil and may rebel, Cheng Zheng will inevitably be shaken.

When ordinary people come here, the basic result is also doomed.

Once doubts arise, they are indelible.

But Cheng Zheng is not an ordinary person after all.

When he realized that he might not be able to withstand the influence of words, he decisively closed the palace gate, isolating the inside and outside, and even gave an express order not to allow everyone to talk about things related to Chen An.

But even so, the people outside still did not give up, and were still trying their best to advise Cheng Zheng and instill his thoughts into him.

"But, Your Majesty, it's not a solution after all."

Queen Hua was a little helpless: "I don't know the situation on the front line for the time being, but looking at Chen Guogong's dismissal, it is estimated that it may be possible to fight for another three or five years."

"Your Majesty, you can block those people outside for half a year. Is it possible that you can do this for three or five years?"

"Why not?"

Cheng Zheng smiled: "In ancient times, many kings once indulged in enjoyment. Even if they didn't go to the court for more than ten years, there were still many people, and the affairs of the court were still in order."

Queen Hua opened her mouth, but stopped talking.

She would like to say that those who do this are basically famous fainting gentlemen.

You can't learn from the good ones and learn the bad ones.

But seeing that Cheng Zheng's will was quite firm, she didn't say much.

The place fell silent for a while, and neither of them said anything.

It wasn't until a moment later that Queen Hua finally couldn't help but speak: "But Your Majesty, what if Chen Guogong is true."

"That's 40 troops."

Yes, a full 40 troops.

This basically accounts for more than half of Dahua's total military strength. If he rebels, the whole Dahua will change his surname.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Cheng Zheng shook his head subconsciously, and then became sharp again: "Why did the queen say this?"

"Who is talking nonsense in your ear?"

His eyes became sharp all of a sudden, and there was a murderous look between his eyebrows, as if he wanted to kill someone.

Empress Hua was stared at by Cheng Zheng, and suddenly became nervous: "It's the maid servants around."

"Some servants in the palace who are in charge of purchasing said that there are news everywhere that Chen Guogong is about to rebel, saying that the reason why Chen Guogong has been stationed on the front line for a long time is to control the military power."

"Changan will never rebel!"

Cheng Zheng's color changed, and he said angrily: "I will kill the talkative villain in the palace immediately! Let me see who else dares to talk more!"

He was trying his best to isolate the idea of ​​outside rumors and try to maintain an independent and quiet environment, but when he looked back, even his own house was copied.

This is a good guy.

Even his own queen has been affected to this extent, which shows how panicked people are in the palace now.

While Cheng Zheng was furious, he was also a little worried.

Rumors cannot be stopped.

Even if he is the emperor, he can theoretically control everything in this big flower, but after all, he can't control this anxious heart.

If he continues like this, can he really stay awake and keep his trust in Chen An?

Cheng Zheng himself did not know.

But he is still holding on.

If it goes on like this, the result is still unknown.

But fortunately, this severe test did not continue.

Because Chen An is back.

Chen An came back secretly. After returning to Shengjing, he did not reveal his identity. He just came to the palace for the first time to prepare for an interview.

Cheng Zheng could hardly believe his eyes when Chen An's post of worship appeared in front of Cheng Zheng's eyes.

And after he was determined, there were many emotions such as ecstasy and ecstasy.

Without the slightest hesitation, he rushed out immediately.

Outside the main hall, servants are walking everywhere.

Chen An's figure stood there, still looking around, as if enjoying the scenery here.

When Cheng Zheng rushed out of the palace, looking at Cheng Zheng's ecstatic face, Chen An's face could not help but become a little surprised.

what happened?
Haven't seen each other for more than two years, why did you become so excited all of a sudden?

Cheng Zheng's excitement continued for a while before Chen An reacted and understood what was going on.

This made him cry a little.

He didn't expect that Cheng Zheng would endure such a huge amount of pressure in order to stabilize the situation there.

Cheng Zheng will do this for him, which is really what Chen An didn't expect.

Originally, Chen An thought that on his way back to Shengjing, the messenger who might have summoned him back to Shengjing was already on his way.

Various historical experiences in his previous life told him that most of the rulers would make such a choice in this situation.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Zheng actually withstood the pressure, and would rather close the palace gate to isolate the inside and outside, but also ensure that he is not affected.

This is really startling.

At this moment, even Chen An, the [-]-year-old fisherman, couldn't help feeling a little ashamed.

It's my fault.

It turns out that there are still good bosses in this world who are willing to trust their subordinates.

However, he felt ashamed, but he didn't expect Cheng Zheng to be ashamed as well.

After meeting Chen An, he set up a banquet in the hall, and asked his queen to pour wine for Chen An and apologize in person.

"I also ask Chen Guogong to forgive me."

At the banquet, Queen Hua was a little ashamed: "I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, and I don't know much about the outside world, so I actually listened to the villain's slander and misunderstood Chen Guogong, which is really inappropriate"

"This glass of wine is my tribute to you."

Chen An listened with a confused expression, and after a while, he understood what was going on, and a smile appeared on his face: "Niangniang doesn't have to be like this."

"Just a little misunderstanding."

His face was calm, and his expression was extraordinarily understated, with no sign of anger or excitement at all.

But the more he was like this, the more ashamed Cheng Zheng and his wife seemed.

So in the end, Chen An couldn't help but waved his hand and sighed: "Everything can be judged regardless of the heart, and there is no perfect person in the world."

"There are so many rumors in the outside world, it's only normal that Your Majesty and the Queen will be affected."

"But as far as I'm concerned, I've only seen that His Majesty did not hesitate to break with the courtiers for Chang'an, and even closed the palace gate to isolate the inside and outside. It is rare in ancient times that a king can do this for his servants."

"Chang'an can be treated like this by His Majesty, why is he not satisfied?"

He smiled and said, revealing the matter.

Then they began to tell each other what had happened in the past two years.

In the past two years, although they have exchanged letters with each other, the content of the letters is limited after all, and it is impossible to explain everything one by one, and there are still large vacancies.

And these vacancies, taking advantage of this opportunity, can be filled by exchanges.

"So, there are still a lot of people on the front line to the King of Thailand?"

Cheng Zheng frowned and couldn't help but ask.

"good."

Chen An nodded: "When I first arrived at the front line, I studied a lot of previous records, and also asked a lot of surviving captains and veterans, and found that the reason why many people failed miserably was not because of their combat strength, but because there were always people there. Internal rebellion."

"There are also many famous families, and the local big family contributes to the King of Thailand, so that there are restrictions everywhere, and it is impossible to fight at all."

"So Chang'an, you abolished all the famous families in Meizhou?"

Cheng Zheng couldn't help but smile: "When you were doing this, many ministers were impeaching you."

"The minister must admit that this trick is indeed a bit sinister, but it is too effective."

Chen An couldn't help laughing: "Those families have too much property. After copying them, not only will most of the problems in Meizhou be solved directly, but a lot of fields will be vacated for reclamation, which is really easy."

"Think about it, I'm not Your Majesty anyway, so I'll do it if I do it."

Indeed, only Chen An can do this.

As for Cheng Zheng, as the emperor, if he dares to act like Chen An, it will inevitably cause a large number of people to react.

The status is too high, and this kind of murder and offending people can't end in person.

"Haha."

There were many smiles on Cheng Zheng's serious face: "So, Meizhou is now a piece of white paper that is easy to draw on, and all the hidden dangers on it have been eliminated by you, Chang'an?"

"Although there are still some problems, the same can be said."

Chen An thought for a moment, then nodded.

After two years of cleaning, on the basic front line, some people in the army who have a heart for the King of Thailand have been cleaned almost, and the soldiers have gradually become elite after two years of training.

Those big local households who might be making troubles were basically cleaned up by Chen An.

There may be some restless people lurking, but they can't affect anything.

It can be said that the internal strength has almost been repaired.

Those offending people have been almost done by Chen An.

On the other hand, it is the King of Thailand. Because of the time, there are many problems and hidden dangers inside.

"If you send troops to Chang'an, how much time will it take to take down King Tai?"

Cheng Zheng thought for a moment, and finally continued to ask.

And Chen An didn't hesitate, he just said a number without thinking.

"ten years!"

Cheng Zheng was stunned for a moment, and he couldn't believe it: "Changan, didn't you say that the hidden dangers have been cleaned up? Why does it take so long for ten years!"

Yes, the hidden dangers have already been cleaned up. Isn't the next step the army pressing down on the realm, like the autumn wind sweeping the leaves, and annihilating the King of Thailand in one fell swoop?

How can it take ten years?
Chen An didn't speak, just remained silent, looking at Cheng Zheng with an inexplicable look.

It was not until a long time later that he sighed and said, "Your Majesty, you don't really think that I am a wizard who leads troops to fight."

Is it not?
Cheng Zheng flashed this thought in his heart.

Listening to what Chen An just said, he is very clear about all aspects, and his thinking is very clear.

I didn't see Empress Hua on the side with a look of admiration, obviously she was convinced by Chen An's ability?

Looking at the appearance of Cheng Zheng and the queen, Chen An couldn't help sighing and explained: "Your Majesty, leading troops to fight and coordinating the situation are two aspects."

"With the ability of the minister, if you let the minister take care of the overall situation, whether it's training troops, clearing up internal troubles, or taking care of internal affairs, the minister can do it."

"But if you want me to mobilize the army and command an army of 40, then there is a problem."

To put it bluntly, it is still professional.

Chen An spent two years on the front line for good, but most of the time, he was just training troops, and even if he attacked, it was only small-scale harassment.

As for actually coordinating an army of 40 to attack and advance together, he has never done this before.

In other words, it was the first time he had done so.

So if he is in command of the army, there is a high probability that he will take every step of the way, nibbling away step by step, until he finds a suitable opportunity.

(End of this chapter)