Summoning the best emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 63 Zhang's Conspiracy
In the banquet hall of the Zhang family, there were many people gathered here who were rarely seen at ordinary times. They were dressed in gorgeous clothes, and they looked like they were either rich or noble. If Zhang Miao were here, he would definitely recognize these people. People are either the magistrate of each county or the actual controller behind each county.For example, the magistrate of Fugou County, the county captain of Xiaohuang County, and the head of the Jian family in Fengqiu County all appeared here.You must know that Liu Xie had just recently asked Song Lian to issue orders to the counties, strictly ordering them to prepare for the snow disaster in a cautious manner. Unexpectedly, they all secretly left their own territories and quietly went to the Zhang family in Jiyin.

"It's almost time. Those who should come have come, and those who won't come will never come no matter how long they wait. Those who came today are all people of the same path. I believe you all know that the young master can no longer bear the loneliness. Dao Huohuo is going to attack us. But he is really too hasty. Is there anyone here who is not deeply rooted in Chenliu? He is new here. Although the army is strong, if we unite, why should we be afraid of him? How deep it is, you won’t know until you try it yourself. It’s just that the surface of this pool is calm, if someone who doesn’t know the so-called gets involved, there may not even be bones left in the end.” Sitting Zhang Jiajia, who was at the head of everyone, looked at everyone and said sinisterly.

He is the host, and he is also the most powerful and strategic person among everyone here, so everyone subconsciously regards him as the leader of this operation.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhang Jun secretly scolded that these people were indeed cautious and cunning old foxes. He played with the jade wrench on his right thumb, and continued: "Since everyone has already come, why do you still think about being able to get out of your body?" And how about retreat? That son-in-law is determined to wipe us out all at once. This time he has sent three generals to lead troops to the counties for the so-called conscription. But every time they arrive in a county, they will forcibly seize military power , The appointment and dismissal of officials, big and small, are all decided by them. Those who resist are probably sent to Chenliu by prison car to wait for their release. There is not much time left for us. If everyone continues to remain silent, I don’t think we will continue to talk It's necessary, everyone, please go back. But I, Zhang, can't guarantee whether that young master is willing to let you go like this!"

After Zhang Jun finished speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave regardless of everyone's expressions and reactions.He has mastered the trick of retreating into advance a long time ago.

"Haha, why is Patriarch Zhang so impatient, since we're here, isn't our attitude obvious?" Fengqiu Jian's Patriarch Jian Yan said out loud.I don't know if he was afraid that Zhang Jun would really leave like this and leave everyone alone, or if he saw through Zhang Jun's tricks and gave both sides a step down.

"Huh, this young master is not easy to deal with. The former governor Zhang Miao was very scheming and had been planning Chen Liu for so long. He was completely wiped out by his sneak attack on his lair with [-] soldiers and horses. Even he himself was not spared. Now he is still Squatting in Chenliu Prison, waiting to be dealt with. We are powerful together, but if you just want to put me, the Zhang family, in front of you, Mr. Zhang will have to ask you for advice. Since it is cooperation, then You have to show your sincerity for cooperation." Zhang Jun stopped and sat down again when he heard the words, but his words were not very polite.

Jian Yan was in his early fifties, a rather fat old man who was not tall, and when he saw the situation was a bit awkward, he immediately acted as a peacemaker and continued: "Patriarch Zhang is right, everyone is smart, and smart people should be smart when they cooperate." People's methods should be simpler, don't hide them, and let everyone have any opinions."

"Any other suggestions? In my opinion, we should simply give him a life-and-death victory. We will gather the troops of each family and confront him directly. We have been operating in Chenliu for decades, how can we still be afraid of him? Is it?" The county captain of Xiaohuang County was hot-tempered, brave and aggressive, and immediately stood up and said loudly.

"No, no." The magistrate of Fugou County shook his head like a rattle, and immediately retorted: "That young master has over ten thousand soldiers, all of whom are elite soldiers who have experienced bloody battles, and there is no shortage of men under him." Counselors and generals, although our people have the upper hand in numbers, fighting is different from fighting. It doesn’t mean whichever side has more people can win. If we really want to fight with both sides like you said, we will probably lose miserably."

"Yes, yes." The crowd responded quickly, not all of them agreed with the Fugou county magistrate's point of view, more of them were lacking in blood, and wanted to preserve their own strength and try not to break out in bloody battles.

Seeing everyone's timid look, Zhang Jun couldn't help but scorned in his heart. If it weren't for the current situation, he would have to use their power to deal with that young master, so he wouldn't waste time with these useless people. The cowards are vain and submissive.Seeing that everyone talked for a long time without a unified result, he finally couldn't help but continued to speak out.

"It's not hard yet. Now that there is a snowstorm in Chenliu, isn't that son-in-law known as benevolence and righteousness, and he loves the people? Doesn't he rely on our strength for disaster relief? At that time, we only need to do something to get out of it." What an accident, it seems that many people died because of his poor command, and the disaster relief turned into a new disaster, and the people lost their hearts. I see how he will end up! Without the support of the people, we can't fight him. It's like playing!"

Zhang Jun seemed kind and gentle, but the things he said were extremely cruel, as if the lives of the people were nothing in his eyes.

After hearing this, Jian Yan lowered his head and squinted his eyes. A flash of light flashed by, but no one noticed it.Then he pretended to be nonchalant and asked: "It seems that Zhang family master has already made up his mind. You might as well tell everyone the specific plan so that we can make preparations in advance when we go back."

Zhang Jun stared at Jian Yan for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, we only need this and that..."

It wasn't until it was getting dark that several carriages drove out of Zhang's mansion one after another, went their separate ways after leaving the city gate, and soon disappeared under the cover of night.

Zhang Jun said to a man who looked like a butler next to him: "You sent people to keep an eye on the old man Jian Yan. There is always something wrong in my heart. This matter is related to the survival of the family. I can only succeed but not fail. I can't allow any damage." There is an element of planning, do you understand?”

"Patriarch, don't worry, I'll send someone to monitor Jianyan closely, and keep Fengqiu in custody. If there is any disturbance in Fengqiu, the Patriarch will know immediately." Hearing the words, the butler immediately said solemnly, patting his chest.

"Well, you are an old man by my side. I can rest assured that you can do things." Zhang Jun didn't doubt what the person in front of him said to him since he was a child.

"Patriarch, this time the matter is very important. Are we really not going to contact Zhuo County for a caretaker?" The housekeeper couldn't help but ask what he thought of.

"Zhuojun? Are there any members of our Zhang family in Zhuojun? What a joke!" Zhang Jun's face turned livid, he fluttered his sleeves and left alone, leaving behind the butler who looked embarrassed.

(End of this chapter)