Chapter 1006 Muto Masaaki!

Liaoyang, Dongning

In a mansion that looks ordinary but is very exquisite inside, a charming woman who is dressed very conservatively but has amorous eyes is patiently arranging flowers...

At this moment, a maid came to the woman's side with small steps and said softly:
"Mrs. Jin! Lord Zhang is here to visit!"

Upon hearing this, Kobayakawa Takahide, who was known as "Mrs. Jin", frowned slightly and instinctively did not want to see the other party.

However, Kobayakawa Takahide changed his mind and thought that he was now living in Liaoyang under the alias of Mrs. Jin, on someone else's territory, so it would be best not to make enemies with the other party. He sighed and whispered to the maid:
"Please invite Master Zhang in!"

"Yes!"

A moment later, Zhang Xiaowen, a captain of the General Coordination Office, walked up to Kobayakawa Takahide. Although it was not the first time he had met Kobayakawa Takahide, Zhang Xiaowen was still somewhat impressed by her beauty and charm.

However, Zhang Xiaowen, who was able to become a thousand households in the General Coordination Office, was no ordinary person. He quickly recovered and bowed to Kobayakawa Takahide and said:
"Zhang is disturbing Madam Jin!"

Looking at the hypocritical smile on Zhang Xiaowen's face, Kobayakawa Takahide felt a little nauseous and wanted to vomit, but on the surface he still said calmly:
"Master Zhang, I cannot normally invite a distinguished guest like you. It is my honor to have you visit me today..."

"Xiao Xi, hurry up and serve tea to Master Zhang!"

Although he knew that the other party was lying, Zhang Xiaowen couldn't help but feel a little happy to hear such words from such a beautiful woman.

At this time, a clever and well-behaved maid brought Zhang Xiaowen a cup of fragrant tea.

Feeling the fragrance of the tea, Zhang Xiaowen knew that this was a very rare and good tea, but he had no intention of drinking it.

Before coming to visit, Zhang Xiaowen had already decided that he would never eat anything in this mansion!
After all, he had just been promoted from a centurion to a thousand households, and his new concubine had given birth to a little son. It was a time of great success, with both career and love flourishing. He didn't want to die in obscurity!
Looking at the exquisite flower arrangement on the table, Zhang Xiaowen was thinking about saying a few polite words to Kobayakawa Takahide to let this femme fatale relax her guard so that they could get down to business for today. He immediately praised Kobayakawa Takahide's superb flower arranging skills!
Kobayakawa Takahide also saw Zhang Xiaowen's purpose, so he chatted with Zhang Xiaowen casually. After chatting for about a cup of tea, Zhang Xiaowen saw that the time was right and started to speak:
"I heard that you, Madam Jin, sent a letter some time ago?"

As soon as these words came out, Kobayakawa Takahide also realized Zhang Xiaowen's intention, but he still said calmly:
"Master Zhang, you know that I have lived in the palace for many years, and there are always some business that need to be handled there..."

Seeing that Kobayakawa Takahide was playing dumb with him, Zhang Xiaowen remained calm and continued:
"That's right, Madam Jin, you have been in the palace for many years, but why did I hear that this letter was sent to Luoan?"

After these words were spoken, the smile on Zhang Xiaowen's face disappeared, and he looked at Kobayakawa Takahide with cold eyes.

Seeing that Zhang Xiaowen had finally revealed his true intentions, Kobayakawa Takahide was not flustered. Just as she was thinking about making up a reason to get rid of Zhang Xiaowen, Zhang Xiaowen's cold voice rang in her ears again.

"Mrs. Jin, I can give you some respect for other matters, but this matter has been reported to the world, so I advise you to think it over before you speak!"

Upon hearing this, Kobayakawa Takahide was also slightly moved, and the image of that man quickly appeared in his mind!

Because he knew that he had a relationship with him, Zhang Xiaowen, the person in charge of the Liaoyang Coordination Office, was always very polite to him!

And now, the only thing that can make him do this is probably that person's will!

Thinking of that person, Kobayakawa Takahide couldn't help but recall that night. A hint of humiliation flashed in his eyes, but his body felt slightly hot!

Looking at Kobayakawa Takahide who was in deep thought in front of him, Zhang Xiaowen did not urge him and waited quietly for him to speak!
According to information revealed by some colleagues, the relationship between this beautiful Japanese woman and the Marshal is a little unclear. It seems that she is the Marshal’s mistress. I don’t know why she is not in Yijing, but stays in Dongning, Liaoyang...

Although he didn't know the reasons behind this, simply knowing that this woman had a relationship with the Marshal was enough to make Zhang Xiaowen a little fearful!
After all, the power of pillow talk cannot be underestimated, and Kobayakawa Takahide is so charming and seductive. If the handsome man is very obsessed with her and he offends her, wouldn't that be courting death?
In fact, in order to climb up the ladder, Zhang Xiaowen had once considered making friends with Kobayakawa Takahide and trying to get Kobayakawa Takahide to say a few good words for him in front of the Marshal!

However, if Kobayakawa Takahide was favored, he would not live in Dongning and would have moved to Yijing long ago. Secondly, I heard that the eldest lady was very disgusted with this Japanese witch, so if I tried to please Kobayakawa Takahide, I would undoubtedly offend the eldest lady!

So considering all these factors, Zhang Xiaowen had complicated feelings towards Kobayakawa Takahide, so he simply decided to keep out of each other's way. As long as Kobayakawa Takahide didn't do anything too excessive, he wouldn't bother to care!

In fact, if there hadn't been a top-secret order from above to investigate the letter, Zhang Xiaowen would not have come to see Kobayakawa Takahide!
Wouldn't it be nice for him to spend a little time relaxing at home with his lovely wife and concubines?
But the problem is that the orders from above are very strict, and Zhang Xiaowen's political sense also makes him realize that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Based on his experience, Zhang Xiaowen knew that this matter was most likely instructed by the Marshal himself, so as long as he, Zhang Xiaowen, handled this matter clearly and beautifully, he would undoubtedly be able to show off in front of the Marshal...

Zhang Xiaowen was very clear that with the top-level structure of the Coordination Office unchanged, he, as a captain, had reached the top of the ladder in the Coordination Office. If he wanted to move up, he would most likely have to be transferred to the Censorate system!

To do this, he needs the Marshal's approval, or someone of honor can say a few good words for him in front of the Marshal, or he can work hard to let the Marshal see his abilities!

A noble person is hard to come by, so the only thing Zhang Xiaowen can do is to seize the opportunity, even if it means falling out with Kobayakawa Takahide!
Looking at Zhang Xiaowen's serious expression, Kobayakawa Takahide also felt a headache. She knew that Zhang Xiaowen might be greedy and lustful on the surface, but in fact, he was not a simple person who could be promoted to a thousand households in a secret agency like the Coordination Office. Zhang Xiaowen was not as easy to fool as he seemed!

Thinking of this, Kobayakawa Takahide sighed and said quietly:
"Two months ago, Toyotomi Ieyasu passed away, and Toyotomi Hidetada succeeded him as the new Taiko of Higashima. After discussing with the three magistrates and the five big bosses, he decided to attack Baekje and Silla, and then use Baekje and Silla as a shift to attack the Miyakoto, and try to completely rule the Miyakoto Peninsula!"

"At present, the entire East Island is preparing for war. It is expected that in half a year, we will officially attack Baekje and Silla..."

Zhang Xiaowen was shocked when he heard this, and then looked at Kobayakawa Takahide with some doubt. He knew that the woman in front of him was once a high-ranking member of the Black Dragon Society and was well-informed about the news of Dongdao. However, as the matter was of great importance, he still did not dare to completely trust Kobayakawa Takahide!

After Kobayakawa Takahide revealed the news, Zhang Xiaowen fell into deep thought. He felt that the news was probably true!

After all, although the work focus of the Coordination Office is in Da Zhou, the Coordination Office has always had special funds to plant spies in the East Island of the Palace Capital in recent years!
News like preparations for war involve huge movements of the entire country. Even if you want to conceal it, you can't. It won't be long before the spies from the Coordination Office in Dongdao will deliver the news!
However, although this news is very important, Zhang Xiaowen feels that this is not the reason why the Marshal is concerned. He looked at Kobayakawa Takahide deeply and said:
"Mrs. King, can you tell me to whom you mailed this letter?"

Upon hearing this, Kobayakawa Takahide glanced at Zhang Xiaowen and said with a half-smile:
"I dare to tell you, Zhang Xiaowen, do you dare to listen?"

Faced with Kobayakawa Takahide's provocation, although Zhang Xiaowen was a little angry, he was indeed a little hesitant in his heart!
Having worked in the Coordination Office for so many years, he deeply understands one truth: you should know what you should know, and don’t ask about things you shouldn’t know······························

Sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing!
He was only asked to investigate the content of the letter, but not to whom the letter was written. This is very telling!

If he found out something he shouldn't know, he would be in trouble!
At this time, Kobayakawa Takahide seemed to see Zhang Xiaowen's fear, and a slightly smug smile appeared on his beautiful face and said:
"It's almost noon, Master Zhang, you are busy with official duties, so I won't let you have dinner in my humble abode!"

Facing Kobayakawa Takahide's "order to expel him", Zhang Xiaowen looked at her coldly. Although he didn't know what Kobayakawa Takahide had concealed, he was sure that Kobayakawa Takahide must have concealed the most important thing!
And if he reports the results of this investigation to his superiors now, Zhang Xiaowen believes that it will definitely not satisfy them!
Zhang Xiaowen was undoubtedly excited when he thought that this was a good opportunity to show up in front of the Marshal. After careful consideration, he finally made up his mind to confront Kobayakawa Takahide!
Zhang Xiaowen took out a booklet from his arms and threw it in front of Kobayakawa Takahide and said coldly:

“Mrs. Jin, you are too complacent too early. If there was no preparation, why would Zhang come to visit you! You might as well take a look at what this is…”

Looking at the booklet that Zhang Xiaowen took out in front of her, Kobayakawa Takahide had a bad feeling in her heart. After hesitating for a while, she picked up the booklet and began to read it.

After reading two pages carefully, Kobayakawa Takahide became more and more frightened. She never expected that Zhang Xiaowen would have such a trick to deal with her!

Putting down the booklet, Kobayakawa Takahide pretended to be calm and said to Zhang Xiaowen:
"What do you want to do?"

Zhang Xiaowen said in a deep voice:
"Mrs. Jin, you have a relationship with the Marshal. Zhang doesn't have the guts to touch you! But that doesn't mean I don't dare to touch others!"

"I have already investigated the remnants of the Black Dragon Society in the book. Logically speaking, they should all be executed according to their crimes. As a captain of the Coordination Office, it is my unshirkable responsibility to deal with them!"

"Only because they were quiet and didn't cause me any trouble, and because of you, I reluctantly spared their lives!"

"But face is mutual. Since you, Madam Jin, don't give face to Zhang and make me unable to report to the higher-ups, then there is no need for me to keep these people alive. Madam Jin, you should just prepare to collect their bodies!"

Facing Zhang Xiaowen's threat, Kobayakawa Takahide immediately slammed the table and preached angrily:
"Zhang Xiaowen, how dare you? You won't survive if you touch them!"

Zhang Xiaowen sneered and said:
“Madam Jin, let me remind you that this is in Dongning, not in the Black Dragon Society! And I am a captain of the Coordination Office…”

Feeling the confidence in Zhang Xiaowen's words, Kobayakawa Takahide was also a little exasperated, but she didn't have many good solutions. After all, those subordinates and money were the capital for her future turnaround, and now she lacked the capital to confront Zhang Xiaowen!

In order to preserve his capital for turning things around, Kobayakawa Takahide suppressed his anger and said coldly:
"Muto Masaaki has been promoted to the fifth lord. He will be fully responsible for the war against Silla and Baekje!"

Zhang Xiaowen's expression changed when he heard this. He knew that Kobayakawa Takahide must be hiding something from him, and even at this moment she might not tell him everything!
However, looking at Kobayakawa Takahide's current expression, Zhang Xiaowen knew that if he continued to force him, both sides might really end up in a fight to the death!
To be honest, Zhang Xiaowen was still very afraid of Kobayakawa Takahide, this vicious woman, and he didn't want to offend Kobayakawa Takahide to death!
After hesitating for a while, Zhang Xiaowen felt that the current information was enough to report. Immediately, his expression changed from the cold and ruthless look just now, and he said to Kobayakawa Takahide with a smile:

"Mrs. Jin, I'm so sorry for offending you just now!"

"Zhang wants to apologize to you. The order from above was too strict. I had no choice but to do it. I'm really sorry!"

"You are a magnanimous person, please don't treat me like that!"

After he finished speaking, the Liaoyang Captain of the Coordination Office actually pretended to bow to Kobayakawa Takahide with a sincere look, and Kobayakawa Takahide had only one word in response!

"roll!"

(You can guess who this Muto Masaaki is!)
(End of this chapter)