Chapter 1083 Betrayal!

As if seeing Gu Sansi's hesitation, Chen Wanting asked the most crucial question.

"Think twice, are you going to help him?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Sansi showed a bitter smile on his face. If someone came to him for help, he would naturally ignore them!

But this man is Ma Runchuan. Not to mention how Ma Runchuan helped and took care of him when he was in trouble, just for recommending him to Ye Mingsheng, Gu Sansi will need to be grateful to him for the rest of his life...
Seeing that Gu Sansi was unwilling to answer, Chen Wanting was very tactful and changed the subject:
"When I was in Youyan, I also heard about the reputation of your teacher Wang Zhi. It is said that he was rigorous in his studies and a very serious person. I didn't expect that he would regret it before his death!"

Gu Sansi couldn't help but snorted when he heard this, and then said lightly:
"Wanting, you are still naive. How could the old man regret it!"

Chen Wanting blinked her beautiful eyes and said with some doubt:
"Didn't your senior brother Ma Runchuan say that your teacher regretted it and should plead for you, my husband?"

Gu Sansi sighed and said:

"Wanting, you don't understand the old man. With his personality, how could he say that he regretted it? It's even more impossible for him to say that he regretted it in front of Senior Brother Ma!"

“Senior Brother Ma only meant well. He was just giving me a way out by letting me go back to see my teacher. This is to prevent anyone from accusing me of being disrespectful to my teacher. As the Shangshu of the Great Zhou, my moral character cannot be compromised…”

Chen Wanting suddenly realized what was going on after hearing this, and then said with some emotion:

"So, my lord, your Senior Brother Ma is really a good person!"

Gu Sansi also nodded and said:
"Although Senior Brother Ma has some personal flaws, is a bit obsessed with power and a bit greedy, he is never confused about major issues, and is also very capable. Although he was only a deputy governor in Qilu, he has made many political achievements!"

Having said this, Gu Sansi paused for a moment, then frowned and continued:

"It stands to reason that with Senior Brother Ma's ability, there should be no problem for him to be the governor, but the position of Youyan's governor is too sensitive, and the Marshal has not made a clear statement on this matter!"

"Honestly speaking, I have no idea what the Marshal is thinking, and right now, several parties are fighting overtly and covertly for the position of Youyan's governor!"

"I'm worried that if Senior Brother Ma rashly joins the competition, someone will dig up dirt on him and write articles about him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Sansi's brows furrowed even deeper. He was willing to support Ma Runchuan as the governor of Youyan, partly because he believed in Ma Runchuan's ability!

On the other hand, it is also because they have a deep relationship as brothers, and if Gu Sansi wants to make further progress in the future, in addition to the trust of the Marshal, he also needs someone in the court who can help him, and his senior brother Ma Runchuan is undoubtedly the best choice...
If that were all, Gu Sansi would have directly expressed his support for Ma Runchuan and would not be as conflicted as he is now!

Gu Sansi knew Ma Runchuan very well. He knew that Ma Runchuan would not make a big mistake, but the problem was that he might not be very clean when it came to women's finances!

He probably wouldn't dare to take thousands or tens of thousands of taels of silver, but Ma Runchuan probably wouldn't refuse some polite gifts!

Just like the donkey-hide gelatin he gave himself today, it was most likely given to him by someone else and he was giving it to himself!

To be honest, this kind of thing is usually not a big deal for officials at the level of the governor. After all, everyone knows that if the water is too clear, there will be no fish.

But once you participate in the competition for the Youyan Provincial Government, the situation will be completely different!

It is not easy to compare the good, but it is very easy to compare the bad. In order to get to the top, your opponents will try every means to dig up your black material, to slander and spread rumors about you, and to put all kinds of labels on you. By that time, you will be as bad as shit!

Once Ma Runchuan is really found to have any problems, then Gu Sansi, as the recommender, will undoubtedly be implicated. This is also the reason why Gu Sansi is unwilling to be involved in the turmoil of the Youyan Governor!
Just as Gu Sansi was weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Chen Wanting seemed to have come up with a good idea and whispered in Gu Sansi's ear.

After hearing Chen Wanting's thoughts, Gu Sansi's eyes suddenly lit up, and he also realized the various wonderful points, and then he happily said:

"Wanting! Your idea is really good. Why didn't I think of it?"

Seeing that her idea was recognized by Gu Sansi, Chen Wanting was very happy and said with a chuckle:

"My husband, you are just confused by the situation..."

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Sichuan, Chengdu

At night, a graceful woman wearing a cloak, led by the housekeeper, quietly entered the residence of Zhang Zhe, the general of Jianmen, through the back door of the mansion.

Although the two men's behavior was sneaky and secretive, someone still noticed them in secret.

The eldest brother would arrange to keep an eye on the ruffians in Zhang's house and asked the eldest brother beside him:
"Brother Sun, who did Zhang Zhe's housekeeper secretly bring into the mansion? Should we report this matter?"

The man called Brother Sun waved his hand lazily and said:

"That woman's name is Cheng Sanni. She is the wife of Zhang Zhe's relative. Zhang Zhe had her way with her. What could she do in Zhang's house? Of course, she came to sleep with Zhang Zhe!"

Speaking of this, the man called Brother Sun also showed some envy in his eyes and said:

"This damn Zhang Zhe used to be a street scumbag like us, but now he has transformed himself into a fifth-rank official, the general of Jianmen!"

"I don't know how much money he has made and how many women he has slept with over the years. These bastards have enjoyed all the splendor and wealth in this world."

"Little monkey, how come we have the same origin but completely different destinies?"

Feeling the envy, jealousy and hatred in "Brother Sun's" words, the little monkey said very honestly:
“Brother Sun, didn’t the master say that we are still young and the future belongs to us? I think that sooner or later we will make a name for ourselves. When that day comes, I will definitely marry two wives, one to sleep with during the day and one to sleep with at night!” “You silly boy, you think about wives all day long…”

Just as these two rascals were dreaming about a bright future, Cheng Sanni from the Zhang Mansion had already come to Zhang Zhe.

As soon as they met, Zhang Zhe got straight to the point and asked Cheng Sanni:

"What does Captain Liu think?"

Feeling Zhang Zhe's urgency, Cheng Sanni said calmly:

"General Zhang, Captain Liu means that this world is fair, you can get as much as you give!"

"As long as you demonstrate your own value, you can get corresponding rewards!"

Hearing Cheng Sanni's answer, Zhang Zhe frowned. What he wanted was a definite promise, a promise to definitely guarantee his wealth and future power, but it was obvious that Fengwu Jun did not want to give it to him easily!
Just as the atmosphere in the room became somewhat solemn because of Cheng Sanni's words, Cheng Sanni spoke again:
"General Zhang, our Captain Liu asked me to give you a friendly reminder that your Governor Song has been making a lot of moves in secret recently. You must be careful and don't let anything go wrong!"

Zhang Zhe's face became even gloomier after hearing this. As Song Weijie's lackey, he had always paid close attention to Song Weijie's movements, so he knew very well what Song Weijie had done recently. He immediately said to Cheng Sanni indifferently:
"Didn't you notice those pairs of eyes at my door?"

Cheng Sanni was stunned when she heard this, and then asked in disbelief:

“You knew this and yet you still dared to call me here…”

Zhang Zhe snorted coldly when he heard this, then picked up the teacup, took a sip and said in a deep voice:
"My last name is Zhang. I've been living on this street since I was a teenager. If I hadn't been well-informed, I would have been hacked to death countless times and drowned in that stinky ditch!"

"Don't worry about the people who are watching me taking my money. They will naturally know what to say and what not to say!"

"Mrs. Cheng, I know your Coordination Office is powerful, but as the old saying goes, a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake!"

"Your Coordination Office cannot accomplish anything without the help of a local tyrant like me. In this small piece of land in Sichuan and Shu, I, Zhang Zhe, still have the people and money I need!"

Feeling the confidence in Zhang Zhe's words, Cheng Sanni couldn't help but frown slightly. She realized what Zhang Zhe was hinting at in his words!
After a moment of hesitation, Cheng Sanni said directly:

"General Zhang, what do you want?"

Seeing that Cheng Sanni was not beating around the bush, Zhang Zhe stated his request very straightforwardly.

"I want a letter of appointment and a commendation signed by Marshal Ye and with Marshal Ye's seal. I won't force you to give me anything. Marshal Ye can give it to me as you see fit. Madam Cheng, am I asking too much?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Sanni immediately understood what Zhang Zhe meant. It was obvious that Zhang Zhe also knew that he had a bad reputation and the Fengwu Army would not use him.

So Zhang Zhe had to settle for the second best, hoping to protect his own safety and property, so he asked for Ye Mingsheng’s letter of appointment and commendation as his amulet························

Cheng Sanni thought for a moment, then said to Zhang Zhe seriously:
"I can't make the decision on your request, General Zhang. All I can do is take your words to Captain Liu, and let Captain Liu make the final decision!"

After Cheng Sanni finished speaking, Zhang Zhe also began to increase his own chips and said in a deep voice:
"Tell Captain Liu to give me what I want, and I can give him what he wants!"

Cheng Sanni was a little confused after hearing this. After a moment of silence, she asked tentatively:

"What do you mean, General Zhang?"

Facing Cheng Sanni's gaze, Zhang Zhe said calmly and clearly:
"Song Weijie's head!"

Cheng Sanni was stunned when she heard this, and then she said directly:
"General Zhang, are you kidding me?"

"Mrs. Cheng, do you think I'm kidding you now?"

As Zhang Zhe finished speaking, the room fell into a brief silence again. Although Cheng Sanni was silent, Zhang Zhe knew that this woman did not believe what he said, so he could only add:

“I can’t tell you what my plan is, but I am confident that I can kill Song Weijie and use his head as a token of my loyalty…”

"Also, Madam Cheng, I can also give you a friendly reminder that Song Weijie has not only been preparing for war recently, but has also been secretly in contact with people in Guanzhong!"

"Excuse me for being blunt, but Song Weijie is more difficult to deal with than you think. He is not someone who likes to surrender. He will bite you in the end even if he dies!"

"Of course, if Marshal Ye is willing to give a small person like me a chance, then I, Zhang Zhe, will be honored. I will let the whole Sichuan and Shu bathe in Marshal Ye's kindness!"

Hearing Zhang Zhe's very disgusting and flattering words, Cheng Sanni also felt very disgusted, but still forced herself to say:

"I will convey your words to General Zhang!"

"Thank you!" Zhang Zhe nodded and said with a smile:
Under Zhang Zhe's gaze, Cheng Sanni was unwilling to stay in this room any longer and immediately walked towards the door.

Looking at Cheng Sanni's departing back, Zhang Zhe restrained the smile on his face, sat on the armchair, closed his eyes and began to think!
Zhang Zhe knew that Song Weijie was already alert, so he had to reach an agreement with the Coordination Office as soon as possible and take action, otherwise he would lose the bargaining chip in the negotiation with the Fengwu Army...
The reason why he was so eager to complete the negotiations with the Fengwu Army was not only because he believed that the Fengwu Army would achieve final victory, but also because he understood that once the Fengwu Army invaded Sichuan, he, who had committed many crimes, would inevitably become the target of the Fengwu Army's liquidation!

The Fengwu Army wanted to use Zhang Zhe's head to quell public grievances, and to use Zhang Zhe's property as war proceeds. If possible, he did not want to betray Song Weijie and bear the stigma of a traitor for the rest of his life, but unfortunately he had no choice!
There are only two paths before him now. The first path is to follow Song Weijie till the end, and finally be buried with Song Weijie's arrogance!

Either he abandons the ship and escapes now, stepping on Song Weijie to find a way to survive. Zhang Zhe still has so much money to spend and several wives he hasn't slept with enough, so he doesn't want to die yet, so he chose the latter!
Zhang Zhe felt that he was not to blame for the situation that had come to this point. If he had to blame someone, he could only blame the world, or he could not blame Song Weijie, because otherwise they would be stationed in Youyan today, discussing how to kill Ye Mingsheng and divide up Marshal Ye's property and women...
(End of this chapter)