vstars Chapter 702: The strategy to break the impasse: Use a point to break the surface!
Chapter 702: The strategy to break the impasse: Use a point to break the surface!
Night fell, covering the city of Chang'an.
At the gate of the villa, Deng Hongwen stood on the steps with his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth.
Something big must have happened to make this usually stern Minister of Rites show such an expression.
Soon, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distant street.
Deng Hongwen's eyes lit up and he turned around to look. Amid the flickering torches, a cavalry group was rushing towards them.
"Your Highness, there is a letter from His Majesty and the Fourth Prince!"
Deng Hongwen walked down the steps quickly, stepped forward and bowed, holding two letters in his hands.
"So fast?"
Chu Ning raised his eyebrows: "It's only been a few days, and Father and Fourth Brother have sent someone to deliver a message back. They are really well-informed."
As he spoke, Chu Ning took the letter and went to the living room.
By candlelight in the living room, Chu Ning opened the letter from the Emperor of Chu.
"Heh~ Father is still as greedy as ever!"
After reading the letter, Chu Ning laughed: "It's only five million taels of silver, and he said he would not pursue the matter of me taking the elixir."
The pill was a gift from the Emperor of Chu to Dou Lianyi, but it was eaten by Chu Ning.
This is a great sin!
However, the emperor chose not to pursue the matter because he won five million taels of silver this time.
Deng Hongwen heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this: "Your Majesty has expressed his position. I'm sure no one will make a fuss about this matter in the future. I just don't know what your Majesty thinks of your stay in the Han Dynasty?"
The envoy was travelling on the emperor's orders, and now if he wanted to stay in the Han Dynasty, he naturally had to get the emperor's permission.
Chu Ning chuckled: "My father said in the letter that I should stay in Chang'an City and investigate the death of King Wu!"
These words made Ran Ming curl his lips: "Your Majesty doesn't care about your life or death at all."
Deng Hongwen's expression changed slightly: "General Ran Ming, be careful with your words!"
It was common knowledge that Chu Ning was an illegitimate child and was not favored by the emperor.
Ran Ming's words really hit Chu Ning's sore spot.
But Chu Ning laughed when he heard this: "It doesn't matter. As long as the emperor doesn't care, I can give full play to my abilities."
After saying that, he took out the letter written by the Fourth Prince.
After reading it, he frowned and then handed the letter to Deng Hongwen.
Deng Hongwen took the letter with a cautious look on his face and his expression changed slightly.
"Your Highness, the Fourth Prince also asked you to stay in Chang'an City, and said that the death of King Wu was of great importance and could not affect the relationship between our dynasty and the Han Dynasty!"
Deng Hongwen put down the letter and said in a deep voice, "It seems that the Fourth Prince wants to make a fuss about this matter. If you can find the murderer, it would be fine. If you can't find it, he will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble."
At this moment, the pressure from within the Chu State made Deng Hongwen realize the seriousness of the matter.
Not only do they have to investigate the death of King Wu, but they also have to deal with the Emperor of Han and face pressure from the Fourth Prince.
The Fourth Prince at this moment is not the Fourth Prince from before, but the Fourth Prince who is the Regent and holds great power!
If the Fourth Prince were to launch an attack in this way, Chu Ning would certainly be attacked from both sides.
Chu Ning certainly understood this.
The situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for him.
Not only was he trapped in Chang'an City, the Emperor of Chu also looked like he didn't want to get involved.
The Fourth Prince, who was in charge, wished that he would die in Chang'an City.
More importantly, the news revealed by Huo Quji was: the revenge of the Wei Dynasty!
He has to face pressure from three aspects.
How to break the deadlock becomes the key.
"Fourth brother, as regent, naturally wants to make some achievements."
Chu Ning sneered: "If he can make me die in Chang'an City, he will have one less opponent. He now hopes that I can't go back."
These words made Ran Ming's eyes widen: "This guy is too insidious. He actually wants to harm you at this time. Humph, next time I see him, I will definitely teach him a lesson!"
What he hated most was others "bullying" Chu Ning!
Even if the other party is a prince, he dares to take action!
Chu Ning's mouth twitched when he heard that.
If someone else said this, he would just smile and let it go.
But the person who said this was Ran Ming, a rough guy.
Ran Ming really dared to do this.
"He is the prince. If you hit him, I might be dragged into this trouble." Chu Ning glared at Ran Ming fiercely.
Hearing that he would implicate Chu Ning, Ran Ming shrank his neck and said with a wry smile: "Then... forget it."
Seeing that he was afraid, Chu Ning patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay, don't worry, I have my own way to deal with it."
Ran Ming's eyes lit up: "What's your plan, Your Highness?"
Chu Ning turned his head and looked in the direction of Zhao State, sneering: "Zhao State has survived for too long, so long that I have no patience."
"It's been more than a year, it's time for Zhao to disappear!"
This made Ran Ming very excited: "Your Highness is going to destroy the State of Zhao? Then can I go to the front line?"
Chu Ning looked him up and down, raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why, have you been wronged by following me?"
Ran Ming chuckled, touched his head and said embarrassedly: "That's not what I meant. I just want to go into battle and kill the enemy."
Deng Hongwen's face turned serious: "General Ran Ming, the safety of the King of Chu depends on you now, you must not go to the front line."
"Although Chang'an City is peaceful now, I believe that something big will happen soon."
"We didn't bring too many people this time. If General Ran Ming leaves, who will protect Your Highness?"
Ran Ming's face turned red, he lowered his head and whispered: "Okay, I won't go, I will stay with Your Highness."
Chu Ning shook his head helplessly: "Don't worry, you will have the opportunity to fight in the future. Maybe you will have a chance in Chang'an City!"
Ran Ming, who was originally in a low mood, suddenly brightened up when he heard this, and quickly raised his head and said: "I listen to your highness, and I will do whatever your highness says."
After a pause, he looked at Zhao Guofeng reluctantly, with envy on his face: "I just don't know how many people Guan Yun can kill this time."
He and Guan Yun have a good relationship. Although they haven't seen each other for a long time, they still miss each other.
Chu Ning laughed: "Don't worry, he will definitely be the first to contribute to the conquest of Zhao this time."
"The day after the King of Wu was killed, I sent someone to deliver a letter to General Han Xing, asking him to capture the capital of Zhao as soon as possible!"
At this point, Chu Ning's tone suddenly became sharp: "No matter whether I can find out who killed King Wu, once Zhao is destroyed, the Emperor of Han will no longer be under pressure and will no longer target me!"
"At that time, whether you leave Chang'an City or choose to stay, it all depends on my will!"
Ran Ming finally reacted after hearing this, with a look of admiration on his face: "It turns out that His Highness has already made arrangements."
Deng Hongwen nodded slightly: "Your Highness's move to break the situation from the outside will surely surprise many people."
"In the next few days, I will continue to search the city with Marquis Guanjun and Prime Minister Di, pretending to know nothing and paralyzing the other party."
As expected of Deng Hongwen, he understood Chu Ning’s intention instantly.
Chu Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile: "No matter who killed King Wu, it is impossible to trap me with this!"
Then, his eyes turned cold, and a hint of murderous intent flashed across them: "But, I must find this person!"
If anyone dares to frame him, he will never let them go!
No matter who the other party is, he will track him down to the end!