Chapter 1320: I feel like I

In the capital, at Prince Yizhong's mansion,

People were being escorted out in a line. Looking at all this with a cold face, Zhang Cheng remained silent.

"These few look too ugly, and they are concubines, send them to my mansion, I will train them well!"

Speaking to the official in charge of recording on the side, Zhang Cheng turned serious.

"Crash!"

Tearing off a page of paper with a backhand motion, the other party turned his head and said, "Very well, Duke of Ningguo!"

Seeing the other party act so sensibly, Zhang Cheng nodded with satisfaction.

"Send those few to Prince Zhongshun's mansion; for big men to be so coy is an insult to refinement!"

Speaking with a serious face, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but rub his chin.

And just then, the Wang Fei Consort and the others walked out.

Looking at their appearance, Zhang Cheng felt they weren't very satisfactory, so he immediately said, "Send the concubines to His Majesty; he is busy with official business, he needs people to share his worries!"

The Wang Fei Consort was not chosen for her appearance, but for her virtue, so he chose the concubines!

Watching Zhang Cheng with a twitching mouth, the official in charge of recording said, "Duke of Ningguo, aren't you afraid of being held a grudge by the Empress?"

"Can't you just write that it was a tribute from Prince Zhongshun? You brainless fellow!"

Speaking to the official beside him, Zhang Cheng felt disdain.

And hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the official was completely dumbfounded, because was there such an operation?

Prince Zhongshun: I raided the Prince's mansion, who raided the Jia family?

Zhang Cheng: Of course it was you, or was it me?

In the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study,

Emperor Hongde looked at Prince Zhongshun below and said, "Zhongshun, you are truly good to me, actually sending Yizhong's concubines to me!"

"Ah?"

Looking up, Prince Zhongshun stared at Emperor Hongde in disbelief.

And Zhang Cheng, who was lowering his head on the side, didn't say a word, because he was already unable to hold back his laughter.

Look, how could an Emperor have his face scratched by the Empress? He had no imperial dignity!

"Your Majesty, this younger brother never sent them! Wasn't this mansion raided by Jia Jue?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Prince Zhongshun finally reacted, revealing an awkward expression.

However, when he saw the scars on Emperor Hongde's face, he couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

"Brother Jue, did you send them?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng curiously, Emperor Hongde questioned him.

"Your Majesty, this subject is wronged, this subject is clean-handed, I never send gifts!"

Looking at Emperor Hongde before him, Zhang Cheng spoke earnestly.

And hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Emperor Hongde opened his mouth wide, unable to say a single word.

Because if he didn't send gifts, then where did the 40 million taels from the salt merchants and the silver in the inner treasury come from?

However, looking at Zhang Cheng, Emperor Hongde couldn't refute anything, because he really gave money!

"Enough, the Retired Emperor doesn't have much time left, you should go and take Liaodong!"

Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Emperor Hongde was finally able to free up his hands to deal with the Jurchen after handling the internal rebellion.

And now the good news was coming one after another, which was that the Retired Emperor was dying.

"This subject obeys the decree!"

Bowing to Emperor Hongde, Zhang Cheng left immediately.

But before he could leave the palace, Prince Zhongshun chased after him, shouting loudly, "Jia Jue, wait, you stop for this Prince!"

"Does the Prince have any business?"

Looking at Prince Zhongshun, Zhang Cheng laughed.

"Who sent that Wang Fei Consort?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Prince Zhongshun inquired.

"This subject, but I cannot admit it, otherwise how would His Majesty answer to the Empress, right!"

Speaking to Prince Zhongshun, Zhang Cheng looked at him meaningfully.

"Oh, this Prince understands! His Majesty had already taken a fancy to her! No wonder he let you strike so ruthlessly..."

Speaking with sudden realization, Prince Zhongshun said with a face full of smiles, "The person you sent last time was very good, this Prince likes her very much!"

Looking at Prince Zhongshun in shock, this time it was Zhang Cheng's turn to be dumbfounded.

Because he had just been fooling Prince Zhongshun, the truly beautiful people had all been taken by him, but who could have imagined that this kid was a double-plug? Seeming somewhat afraid of Prince Zhongshun, Zhang Cheng took half a step back and said, "That, this subject has soup simmering at home, so I will take my leave first!"

Saying this, Zhang Cheng ran away with his long legs, his speed so fast that it was not inferior to a Ferghana horse.

Watching Zhang Cheng disappear in the blink of an eye, Prince Zhongshun wondered, "Why is he running so fast? Is this Prince very scary?"

Saying this, Prince Zhongshun looked at the young eunuch not far away and said, "Hey, this Eunuch, you look very handsome, come, chat with this Prince!"

Liaodong, Shengjing,

Hong Taiji had already received the news about the Great Gan sending troops.

Looking at the people below, Hong Taiji couldn't help but speak, "Gentlemen, now that the Great Gan is eyeing us covetously, what should we do?"

"Great Khan, this subject thinks we should take the initiative to attack; after all, holding Shengjing will only make the warriors lose the ability to gallop on the grasslands!"

Looking at Hong Taiji, the very "submissive" Shurhaci spoke up.

Hearing Shurhaci's words, Hong Taiji also agreed very much and said, "Then let us go on an imperial expedition, I want to see, why is he, Jia Jue, hailed as invincible in Liaodong!"

Following Hong Taiji standing up while patting his chair, Daishan looked at Shurhaci in astonishment.

Facing Daishan's gaze, Shurhaci gave a subtle thumbs-up.

Swallowing hard, Manggultai felt a bit panicked; they couldn't even win defending the city, and now they were going out for field combat?

Shurhaci: If you, Hong Taiji, don't dare to start the fight, you are a waste; if I, Shurhaci, don't follow the group, I am a waste!

Daishan: Isn't this bullying an honest person?

Hong Taiji: Who is the honest person?

Dorgon: Of course it's you, could it be me?

On the plains less than a hundred miles from Shengjing,

Dragon flags were fluttering, and the wind was howling.

Riding on a warhorse, Zhang Cheng gripped the reins with both hands, with one hundred thousand Great Gan soldiers behind him.

In order to pacify Liaodong this time, Niu Jizong and the others had mobilized their entire army, all for the sake of settling the world in one battle.

Following beside Daishan, Dorgon said, "Second Brother, are we really going to...?"

"You go and slaughter that Jia Jue on the opposite side, and I won't lead the Plain Red Banner to counterattack! How about that!"

Looking at Dorgon, Daishan sneered.

"Me?"

Pointing at himself, Dorgon's face was filled with astonishment.

"If Hong Taiji is gone, then his side consort Bumuertai..."

Looking at Dorgon, Daishan smiled.

"After the battle starts, I will lead the Plain White Banner to attack first!"

Speaking with a flushed face, Dorgon became serious upon hearing these words.

Riding on his horse, Hong Taiji was currently full of arrogance, because his father Nurhaci could fight the Great Gan for more than ten years without daring to peek at Liaodong, and he, Hong Taiji, could do it too; he wanted to fight the Great Gan so they would never dare to look north again in this lifetime!

And before Hong Taiji could issue an order, sounds rang out from behind.

Watching Dorgon leading the Plain White Banner charging toward him, Hong Taiji froze in place, because what was he doing?

"Dorgon has acted, quick, kill Hong Taiji!"

Roaring while holding a knife, Shurhaci bellowed.

"Kill Hong Taiji!"

Pointing at Hong Taiji and roaring, Daishan was also full of excitement.

"What is the situation?"

Scratching his head blankly, Zhang Cheng felt like he was about to grow a brain.

Hadn't he only discussed with Shurhaci to lead the Plain Blue Banner to rebel? But what was with Daishan's Plain Red Banner and Dorgon's Plain White Banner?

Could it be that Hong Taiji had done that to Bumuertai in front of Dorgon?

"Uncle, you are scratching your head, can you take off your helmet first!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia Wei complained.

And hearing Jia Wei's words, Zhang Cheng widened his eyes and said, "Still scratching my hair? Kill Hong Taiji, all forces charge!"

Raising the Six-Harmony Great Spear and roaring, Zhang Cheng charged out on his horse.

And seeing enemies in front, behind, left, and right, Hong Taiji roared in panic, "You, you bunch of traitors!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1321 =====