Chapter 208: Chai Jin, Who Couldn't Figure It Out

However, what puzzled Zhang Zhang Jie was that Chai Jin, who was almost openly rebelling, ended up having a good end.

After pacifying the Fang La rebellion, Chai Jin returned to the capital to be enfeoffed,

and was granted the title of General of Martial Virtue and Commander of the Cangzhou Military of the Henghai Army.

But because he had once, under Song Jiang's orders, used the pseudonym "Ke Yin" to sneak into the Fang La camp as an undercover agent,

winning Fang La's trust through fawning, and was finally recruited by Fang La as a son-in-law to win his loyalty,

worrying that treacherous officials would use this as a reason to slander him in the future,

he returned his official credentials on the grounds of suffering from wind disease, returned to Cangzhou as a commoner, and finally died of natural causes.

Logically speaking, this kind of former dynasty remnant with a criminal record should not just be given poisoned wine or three feet of white silk,

but should also be stripped of his title and imprisoned until death.

As for possibly being afraid of other people on Liang Shan?

They already gave Song Jiang poisoned wine and poisoned Lu Lu Junyi to death, letting him have a "Poor Hebei Jade Jade Qilin,

... as a soul of grievance in the water," and even if another Chai Jin came, it would make no difference.

As for Chai Jin's status as a descendant of the Later Zhou imperial family bestowed with a Dan-Book Iron Certificate?

This status of Chai Jin as a descendant of the Later Zhou imperial family had long lost its deterrent power after more than a hundred years.

Chai Jin's own uncle, Chai Chai Huangcheng, was also a descendant of Later Zhou Emperor Shizong Chai Rong,

and also possessed a Dan-Book Iron Certificate bestowed by the Northern Song court, and was an important figure in the Chai family.

According to the terms on the Dan-Book Iron Certificate, although Chai Chai Huangcheng had no power,

he should at least enjoy the treatment and status of a duke or marquis.

But what was his final outcome?

He died due to persecution by Yin Tianxi, the brother-in-law of Gao Tang Prefecture Governor Gao Jin Lian, because of a conflict over occupying a residence...

Obviously, to those officials of the Great Song,

when needed, the Chai family was the descendant of the Later Zhou imperial family bestowed with a Dan-Book Iron Certificate;

when not needed, the Chai family, which had been away from the core of power for hundreds of years, was just a fart,

and any middle-to-high-level official could flatten or round them as they pleased.

Or perhaps the Great Song court had long seen that Chai Jin, who came from a wealthy background, had no threat, and one less wouldn't matter,

and could also use this to show their generosity and reassure other Liang Shan surrendered generals?

Zhang Zhang Jie, who couldn't figure it out, could only say that our Great Song has its own national conditions.

"Zhengdao, you should send someone to send this thing to Chai Ximen Daguanren as quickly as possible."

Zhang Zhang Jie, who withdrew his scattered thoughts, ordered.

"Yes, Boss."

Wang Lun happily accepted the order.

Two or three miles outside Cangzhou City in Hebei, at the bend of the Big Stone Bridge, there was a large manor.

This manor was located in the shade of green willows, surrounded by wide rivers on all four sides,

with weeping willow trees on both banks, and the entrance was extremely conspicuous.

The roof used red ridges and green glazed tiles,

the painted beams and carved pillars were exquisitely crafted, hidden among the lush flowers and trees.

The main buildings included the Juxian Hall, Baihui Hall, etc., and the interior was set with a nine-level high hall,

and the number of steps was consistent with the level of the Prince's Mansion, highlighting the noble status of the owner.

The hall was hung with an imperial gold plaque, symbolizing imperial privileges.

This manor was the residence of Chai Jin, Chai Ximen Daguanren, who was missed by Zhang Zhang Jie and considered an ideal collaborator.

At this time, in the main hall of the manor, a man with dragon eyebrows and phoenix eyes, white teeth and red lips,

three-pronged beard covering his mouth, thirty-four or thirty-five years old, wearing a moon-white brocade robe,

with exquisite cloud patterns embroidered on the corners of his clothes, and a belt inlaid with jade around his waist,

a graceful middle-aged man was leisurely tasting tea.

Being able to have such grace and be so leisurely in this manor,

this person's identity is not to be thought of, it is precisely the descendant of the Later Zhou imperial family,

the owner of this manor, Zhang Zhang Jie's ideal collaborator, Little Whirlwind Chai Jin.

"Ximen Daguanren, there is a letter for you."

After a while, an old man dressed as a steward walked into the main hall.

"Put it in the study first."

Chai Jin waved his hand indifferently, not very concerned about the letter sent by the old steward.

As a descendant of the Later Zhou imperial family, although he had lost power,

under Song Taizu Zhao Zhao Kuangyin's Dan-Book Iron Certificate, he naturally did not lack wealth and glory.

There were hundreds of caravans registered in his name, spread throughout the Great Song, and even several horse teams in Great Liao and Western Xia;

the local tyrants and small merchants who wanted to establish a relationship with him were countless,

he didn't know how many such letters he received every day, and he was already tired of it.

Perhaps when he was interested one day, he might open it to see.

If he couldn't remember, then the trash can would be the final destination of this letter.

"Ximen Daguanren, this letter is from Liang Shan."

The steward did not choose to execute the order, but came to Chai Jin's side,

deliberately lowered his volume, and whispered.

"Liang Shan?"

Chai Jin's sleepy, half-closed eyes suddenly opened, and a flash of light flashed by.

Obviously, he was the Little Whirlwind Chai Jin known as "Faced Meng Chang of the Present Age."

"Hasn't the connection with Liang Shan already been broken?"

Chai Jin asked suspiciously while taking the letter.

The steward shook his head: "Ximen Daguanren, the old slave doesn't know either."

Hmm, since Zhang Zhang Jie took over Liang Shan, Wang Lun, who had contact with Chai Jin, had broken the connection.

Wang Lun: Ximen Daguanren, let's not contact each other anymore, I'm afraid the boss will misunderstand~

"You go down first."

Chai Jin waved his hand to dismiss the old steward.

Regarding Liang Shan, even the old steward shouldn't know too much.

"Yes, Ximen Daguanren."

The old steward didn't have any impatience, and respectfully retreated.

Having been the steward of the Chai Mansion for generations, he knew that some secrets, if known, would kill people!

"Hmm, the weight seems a bit wrong."

Chai Jin weighed the letter in his hand and found it much heavier than an ordinary letter.

"What is it?"

Chai Jin thought carefully, but couldn't figure out Wang Lun's intention in sending him this kind of letter.

Wang Lun became the Liang Shan Zhang Zhaizhu, although he was supported by him, he was not his complete subordinate;

they should be called collaborators, each taking what they needed.

He provided Wang Lun with some materials to stabilize his status as Liang Shan Zhang Zhaizhu, and Wang Lun used Liang Shan's power

to escort his caravans in several counties near Liang Shan.

However, it was heard recently that Liang Shan was making a big fuss, not only breaking the Zhu Family Manor down the mountain,

but also recruiting troops and buying horses, with the posture of wanting to be the leader of the Other Shandong green forest.

Judging from his understanding of Wang Lun, he was not a talent who could make such a big move.

This Wang Lun, although he had some talent, was a narrow-minded person who couldn't tolerate others.

With his own strength, even if he was made of iron, how many nails could he hit?

'Could it be that this Wang Lun has undergone some changes, such as looking at each other with new eyes after three days of separation?

But didn't the book also record that "rivers and mountains are easy to change, but nature is hard to change"?'

Chai Jin couldn't figure it out for a while.

The huge changes in Liang Shan made him feel as if the Liang Shan Zhang Zhaizhu had changed to another person.

But this letter in his hand, which was clearly from Wang Lun, broke his speculation.

He really couldn't think of any character who could make the narrow-minded Wang Lun willing to bow down.

Even if there was such a character, he should enter the court to govern the world,

instead of entering Liang Shan to become a bandit.

"Forget it, just open it and see."

Chai Jin, who couldn't figure it out, decided to open it directly. ===== CHAPTER 209 =====

Chai Jin, unable to fathom the mystery, decided to open it directly.