Chapter 1287

Inside the Dragon Head Palace, an oppressive atmosphere was spreading.

After walking in, Zhang Cheng first paid his respects to the two emperors, and then saw the Hongde Emperor's uncontrollable smile.

Looking at the other party's shaking shoulders, Zhang Cheng immediately knew that he had come to put pressure on his old father; he was truly "filial"!

Regarding the recent border battle situation, Zhang Cheng was also clear; the Liaodong Jurchens had temporarily stopped firing, because after several consecutive battles, their Eight Banners establishment was almost collapsed by him.

As for the Japanese pirates, Zhang Cheng was even less worried, because the jumping Toyotomi Hideyoshi was dead, and the entire Japanese island was in chaos now!

Under Zhang Cheng's support, and with the help of Li Shunchen's navy, Mori Terumoto even wanted to compete with Tokugawa Ieyasu for the position of "Shogun"!

Summoning himself into the palace, if it wasn't because of Liaodong, it must be the problem of the Western Regions; Zhang Cheng had also heard of the Russians, that is, the Kazakhs.

"Subject, Jia Jue, pays respects to the Retired Emperor!"

Speaking with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng bowed.

"Fine, no need for formalities. I summoned you this time to ask, what is your view on the matter of the Western Regions!"

Gazing at Zhang Cheng before him, the Retired Emperor's eyes were full of seriousness.

"Subject does not know what the Retired Emperor thinks, but Subject feels that we should strike with a heavy fist, letting these foreign nations know the majesty of the Heavenly Kingdom!"

Speaking with a serious face, Zhang Cheng became serious.

You must know, the ancient China was a map of autumn leaves and begonias, but it slowly became what it is today.

Since Zhang Cheng had come, he would certainly not repeat the same mistakes.

"If I order you to fight, can you be sure to win!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng seriously, the Retired Emperor inquired.

"Subject will die on the battlefield, with horse leather wrapping the corpse, to repay the kindness of the Retired Emperor and the Emperor for promoting me!"

Bowing, Zhang Cheng's face was full of seriousness.

Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, the Retired Emperor couldn't help but admire, "Jue-ge'er, I didn't ask you to die; I wanted to ask, what are the odds of winning!"

"Reporting to the Retired Emperor, Subject also has no certainty of winning. After all, if we fight to the capital of a foreign country, the Russians, Subject only has less than ninety percent chance of winning!"

Speaking with a smile, Zhang Cheng raised his head and explained.

"Pfft!"

A mouthful of tea sprayed out of his mouth, and the Hongde Emperor looked stunned, "Beloved official, what did you just say? What are your odds of winning?"

"Ninety percent, Your Majesty. However, without ten percent certainty, I treat it as a very low chance of winning!"

Speaking with a serious face, Zhang Cheng spread his hands.

"You still want to fight to the Russian capital?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, the Retired Emperor was stunned at this moment, because he simply couldn't believe what this young man was saying; was this still human speech?

"Retired Emperor, if Subject leads fifty thousand troops, I have a sixty percent chance, if one hundred thousand, then ninety percent, and I will definitely conquer the Russian capital..."

Addressing the Retired Emperor, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"Can we not fight the capital? I just want to teach the Russians a lesson!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the Retired Emperor was also full of cold sweat at this moment.

Because this young general of his was truly fierce; he and the Hongde Emperor just wanted to play defensive counterattacks, but Zhang Cheng had already thought about conquering the enemy's capital!

"If it's a lesson, Subject leading thirty thousand troops of the Shenshu Camp is enough, definitely making them not dare to look east!"

Addressing the Retired Emperor, Zhang Cheng looked calm.

Because since it wasn't a war of annihilation, why call him here? To set up a dragon gate formation?

"In that case, you go down and prepare. In a few days, set out on an expedition and teach the Russians a lesson!"

Addressing Zhang Cheng, the Retired Emperor's eyes shone with light.

Because his beloved general had said so, what was the Retired Emperor afraid of? Isn't it just fighting a war? Who is afraid of whom! Come, close the door and release Jia Jue, fight on the border, whoever loses is a bastard!

"Subject, receives the decree!"

Bowing to the Retired Emperor before him, Zhang Cheng looked at the Hongde Emperor beside him and turned to leave. Leaving the Dragon Head Palace, Zhang Cheng turned and went to the Imperial Study.

Before long, the Hongde Emperor also returned.

When he saw Zhang Cheng, he was shocked, "Can you really fight to the Russian capital?"

"Your Majesty, has Subject ever lost a battle? I could cut down Daishan with three hundred people; I don't even dare to think about one hundred thousand!"

Addressing the Hongde Emperor, Zhang Cheng smiled.

He wasn't someone who put his hands in his pockets; he played with his brains when fighting!

Zhang Cheng: Three against one and still being counter-killed, what are you playing?

Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, the Hongde Emperor also nodded, "You are right, this battle seems to have no problems. However, I discussed with the Retired Emperor, the Ministry of Revenue is short of funds..."

"Subject will share the worries for Your Majesty. No matter how much the Ningguo Mansion owes, I will definitely present the owed silver tomorrow!"

Addressing the Hongde Emperor, Zhang Cheng was full of seriousness.

Because he had long known that this matter could not be escaped.

It's fine if you owe money outside; if your fist is a bit bigger, no one dares to take it from you. But the problem is, you owe the Emperor's silver; do you think you can fight better than him?

Why didn't Zhang Cheng want to accept the Ningguo Mansion at the beginning? It was because the Ningguo Mansion also owed the Emperor silver!

And it wasn't just the Ningguo Mansion; among the Four Kings, Eight Dukes, and Twelve Marquises, who didn't owe the Ministry of Revenue silver?

After all, the situation at that time was, everyone borrowed it; if you didn't borrow it, did you have a rebellious bone?

But now, it's easy to borrow owed silver, but hard to return it!

The Retired Emperor is still here, the Hongde Emperor certainly has no way to take it back, but if the Retired Emperor leaves, what will you do about those who owe silver!

Fortunately, in Liaodong, Zhang Cheng crippled the Jurchens and expelled the Japanese pirates, otherwise, when the national affairs were difficult, the Hongde Emperor wouldn't care about the means; he truly dared to raid the mansion!

After all, when the Retired Emperor was here, you didn't give the Emperor face; when the Retired Emperor was gone, would he give you face?

Hongde Emperor: When you come out to mix, if you make a mistake, you have to admit it, and when you get beaten, you have to stand straight!

"Beloved official is truly the pillar of the country!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the Hongde Emperor appreciated him more and more; except for being a bit ruthless to relatives, Zhang Cheng truly had no shortcomings!

"This is what Subject should do. Also, Your Majesty, Subject has rescued Xue Pan!"

Addressing the Hongde Emperor, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"Xue Pan? You mean the fool from the Jia Yucun case?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng suspiciously, the Hongde Emperor stared at him in surprise.

Because according to his relationship with Wang Ziteng, he shouldn't have gone to rescue Xue Pan!

"Your Majesty, Xue Pan has a younger sister..."

Slowly saying this sentence, Zhang Cheng immediately raised his head, his face full of embarrassment.

Looking at Zhang Cheng in sudden realization, the Hongde Emperor then pointed at him and said, "You kid, hahaha, hahaha..."

Laughing uncontrollably, the Hongde Emperor then patted the table and said, "Fine, go down, I will give you a gift on your wedding day!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, Subject will take his leave!"

Gazing at the Hongde Emperor who was laughing to tears before him, Zhang Cheng felt helpless.

Because he just wanted to say that Xue Baochai was very moist, but he didn't expect the Hongde Emperor to misunderstand and treat himself as a "wicked ghost"!

When leaving the palace, Zhang Cheng was hooking shoulders with Xia Shouzhong, his face full of smiles.

Following behind, watching Zhang Cheng leave, Eunuch Luo looked at the gold bean in his palm and said, "The Earl is truly polite to the Godfather!"

Looking at Eunuch Luo with a twitching mouth, Xia Shouzhong hid the silver note and said, "You are right. After all, not everyone can treat us equally!"

After saying this, Xia Shouzhong turned and said, "From now on, if there is anything in the palace, run diligently!"

"Understood, Godfather!"

Nodding to Xia Shouzhong, Eunuch Luo hurriedly bowed.

(End of chapter)