Chapter 312: Utilization Value! ( words long chapter!)
"Sir, although we have prepared a backup plan for the Khitans, I don't think it is very safe!" After thinking for a while, Gu Sansi said to Ye Mingsheng:
Ye Mingsheng became interested after hearing this and asked:
"Think carefully, do you have any ideas?"

Gu Sansi did not say anything after hearing this. He just dipped his finger in the tea and wrote a word on the tea table...
Looking at this word, Ye Mingsheng fell into deep thought. After a long while, he shook his head and said:
"Think twice. I have considered your idea."

“But this old fox is so slippery that no one can tell what he wants to do until the very end…”

Listening to Ye Mingsheng's words, Gu Sansi smiled and said:

"Sir, I know it's impossible to get that guy to take action now, but we don't need him to really take action. We just need to make Wang Muzhi and Chen Dechang think that he took action."

"Sir, what Murong Yuliang can do? Can't we do it? In my opinion, if you do it, it will be more realistic than Murong Yuliang!"

Before Gu Sansi's words fell completely, Ye Mingsheng fell into deep thought again. After carefully pondering Gu Sansi's words, Ye Mingsheng's eyes gradually lit up. Gu Sansi's words seemed to have opened a new door for him, giving the solution to this matter a new direction!
But now I have the idea, but how to implement it specifically?
Theory is theory, and specific practice is specific practice. The two cannot be confused!
Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng couldn't help but look at Gu Sansi with some expectation. Under Ye Mingsheng's gaze, Gu Sansi lowered his head and told Ye Mingsheng everything he had planned...
After a while, after listening to what he said, Ye Mingsheng frowned slightly, his expression a little solemn.

Seeing Ye Mingsheng's expression, Gu Sansi asked:
"Sir, do you have any concerns?"

"This is too bold. If he doesn't admit it, then everything is over!" Ye Mingsheng nodded and said seriously:

"Sir, he will recognize it! What you lack, sir, he has! And what he lacks, sir, you have proved that you have it!"

“For him, sir, you are the best choice! After all, compared with those people, your power is too small, he can win more. Not only that, I think he will try to control you and try to take over his power…”

"So as long as he doesn't want to give up this best choice, he must hold his nose and accept this matter!" Gu Sansi's low voice was full of power at the end, and it was obvious that he was very confident in his own judgment.

After carefully considering Gu Sansi's words, Ye Mingsheng weighed the pros and cons in his mind and nodded slightly, agreeing with Gu Sansi's idea.

Although he now has the excuse of the Khitans attacking the border, he can use this as an excuse to push Wang Muzhi's request to send troops.

However, this preparation is not particularly safe. If Gu Sansi's plan can succeed, it will not only be a double insurance, but may also bring some unexpected surprises to himself.

What's more, this matter is the same as Gu Sansi's last strategy against Khitan. Even if it fails in the end, Ye Mingsheng's losses will be minimal. In this case, why not do it?

Ye Mingsheng felt that he had no reason to refuse Gu Sansi's proposal!

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With the arrival of Wang Muzhi, the peace of Fengzhou was broken. Both sides were waiting for the final showdown. At this time, in the Posuo Mansion next to Fengzhou, undercurrents were surging and a storm was about to come.

It was the same place as last time, Liuji Restaurant in Kuandian County. With the change of situation and driven by their own interests, Liu Peng, Jiang Chong and Xing Dalin sat together again...

Looking at Jiang Chong with a sullen face, Xing Dalin said calmly:

"I heard that Master Jiang, you haven't been having a good time in the mountains recently?"

Although Xing Dalin's words were a question, his tone was full of affirmation.

"Humph!"

In response to Xing Dalin's question, Jiang Chong snorted coldly. Although he did not confirm, his attitude clearly explained everything...

Seeing this, Xing Dalin smiled and said:

"I have heard some news about White Tiger Mountain. I wonder if you, Mr. Jiang, have ever heard of the saying, 'A blessing in disguise'?"

After Xing Dalin said this, Jiang Chong, who originally had a very ugly expression on his face, was somewhat moved. He immediately focused his eyes on Xing Dalin and asked in a deep voice:

"What can you do?"

"I have a plan, but before that, I have to ask you a question, Mr. Jiang. You mentioned last time, the two brothers Sun Wen and Sun Bao, can you still deal with them now?"

Jiang Chong fell silent after hearing this. His expression, which had just improved, suddenly became difficult again. After a long while, he said bitterly:

"These two bastards! I just gave them a few bones and let them wag their tails. If I hadn't taken care of them, would they be able to have the good life they have today?
"Sooner or later I will gut these two ungrateful bastards and see if their hearts are black!"

Although he had anticipated Jiang Chong's current situation, Xing Dalin was still somewhat disappointed when he heard these words from Jiang Chong's mouth...

Perhaps Zhen Sanshan noticed something, or maybe he had always intended to deal with Jiang Chong. In any case, one month after their last meeting, Zhen Sanshan began to gradually dismember Jiang Chong's power.

First, he arranged for his nephew Zheng Qiliang and some of his confidants to serve as deputy generals in Jiang Chong's cavalry.

Secondly, Jiang Chong's younger brother Jiang Yuan was transferred to garrison in Yanjiang County, the most remote and least profitable area in Posuo Prefecture.

Finally, he found an excuse and captured Jiang Chong's brother-in-law Jia Hetong despite Jiang Chong's strong opposition, and distributed the troops that originally belonged to Jia Hetong to other leaders on the mountain.

After these three moves, many people on the mountain could feel that Zhen Sanshan was intentionally suppressing Jiang Chong. Therefore, many small leaders who had a good relationship with Jiang Chong and usually ate, drank and played with him began to consciously draw a line with Jiang Chong and keep their distance.

Even the brothers Sun Wen and Sun Bao, who had always followed Jiang Chong and followed his lead, had refused Jiang Chong's gatherings several times in a row under the powerful pressure of Zhen Sanshan. Even when Jiang Chong came to their house in person, they avoided him... Under this combination of punches from Zhen Sanshan, Jiang Chong, the cannon leader who could influence nearly half of Zhen Sanshan's troops at his peak, was now only able to command the two thousand cavalry under his command!

If it weren't for the fact that Jiang Chong had in his hands the two thousand cavalry that Zhen Sanshan had spent countless efforts to build, Xing Dalin really wouldn't want to risk his life to come to Kuandian County to meet Jiang Chong!

As if he could see Xing Dalin's disappointment, the usually conceited Jiang Chong couldn't help showing some shame and anger on his face, and he also had the urge to slam the table and leave in anger.

However, although he is reckless by nature and lacks strategy, his IQ is still normal. He knows that if he wants to turn the tables, he has to rely on Xing Dalin and Song Wenhui behind him.

If he were to rely on himself, let alone deal with Zhen Sanshan, it would not be long before Zhen Sanshan, who had already clipped his wings, would start to attack him. By that time, Jiang Chong knew very well that he would be dead for sure!

Besides, that old man in Zhen Sanshan would not let my whole family go just because I had worked for him for more than ten years...

First of all, his two brothers and seven sons will definitely die!

His five daughters and eight wives and concubines were all divided up by others. Over the years, he relied on his bravery and merits to boss people around and bully and offend countless people.

Jiang Chong felt heartbroken when he thought about how his daughter, wife and concubine would be divided up by his enemies and what kind of inhuman humiliation they would suffer if he lost.

So even though he was very embarrassed and angry in front of Xing Dalin, Jiang Chong tried his best to suppress his emotions. Whether for himself or for his family, he couldn't lose! He couldn't afford to lose!

After being a bandit for so many years, Jiang Chong's intuition is still very sharp. He knows that in the current situation, if he wants to get Song Wenhui's help and let Song Wenhui lend him a hand, he must prove his worth and prove that he is still useful to them.

Otherwise, once you have no value, even if you lose face and kneel down to beg them, you will only be abandoned and others will not even look at you...

And now that Xing Dalin is here, in their eyes, Jiang Chong is still useful!

Thinking of this, Jiang Chong gritted his teeth and decided to take out his own chips. He immediately took out a piece of paper from his arms, handed it to Xing Dalin and said:
"Master Xing, now that old man who controls Sanshan wants to kill us all, we men must fight him to the end!

"Over the years, my brother, my brother-in-law, and I have secretly bought a lot of land and real estate in Liaoyang. Can you please help us sell them in exchange for some silver so that we can recruit more people?"

Hearing Jiang Chong's polite words, Xing Dalin felt relieved. He also took the list handed over by Jiang Chong. He was shocked when he saw the dozens of fields and properties listed on the paper. Xing Dalin was secretly amazed and felt envious and jealous in his heart...
Damn it, these damn bandits have robbed a lot over the years!
I am a lieutenant general in the Governor's Office, but I am not as rich as these bandits. I must extort some money from them!
Thinking of this, Xing Dalin couldn't help but ask Jiang Chong:

"Master Jiang, all these properties of yours have land deeds and farm deeds, right?"

"We have them all, but I'm a bandit, so my name can't be written on them. We've arranged for people with clean backgrounds to hold them on our behalf!" Jiang Chong nodded and said:

Hearing what Jiang Chong said, Xing Dalin nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that Jiang Chong still had some brains. With these deeds, these properties could be sold on the market!

"I wonder how much money you plan to get from selling these properties, Mr. Jiang?" Xing Dalin narrowed his eyes and asked Jiang Chong:
Hearing Xing Dalin's question, Jiang Chong was silent for a while before he spoke with difficulty:
"Fifteen thousand taels!"

After talking about the price, Jiang Chongzhi felt his heart bleeding. These industries could be said to be all the accumulation and hard work of their brothers for decades. When they bought these industries, they spent at least 30,000 taels of silver, and now they are almost sold at half the price...
Hearing the price, Xing Dalin looked at Jiang Chong deeply, and then a smile appeared on his face. He really didn't expect that Jiang Chong, such a reckless man, could have such an idea.

Seeing the smile on Xing Dalin's face, Jiang Chong knew that he understood what he meant. According to the current market price in Liaoyang, the properties on this list should be able to be sold for 25,000 taels.

And now they are willing to sell it for 15,000 taels. On the one hand, they are eager to sell it, and on the other hand, they are deliberately giving concessions to Xing Dalin so that Xing Dalin can mediate and say something good to Song Wenhui.

"Master Jiang, the Governor knows your abilities and trusts you very much. When I was reporting on my work in Dongning a few days ago, he told me about you and said that Master Jiang, you have the courage of ten thousand men and are a great general!"

Xing Dalin calculated in his mind how much money he could earn from here, and was very happy. He immediately said all these nice words that didn't cost any money.

Although he didn't know whether Song Wenhui actually said these words, Jiang Chong's anxiety was relieved a lot after hearing these words.

After praising Jiang Chong for a while, Xing Dalin, who was full of expectations, asked Jiang Chong:
"Master Jiang, when can you take out these land deeds and land deeds?"

"Well, these things are not put together. I have to collect them from my brother-in-law and my younger brother. It will take some time. I will give them to you in three batches, Lord Xing!" Jiang Chong, who had already thought it through, said directly:
Jiang Chong's words immediately cast a layer of mist over Xing Dalin's beautiful mood...

Damn it, this damn Jiang Chong dares to play this trick on himself, it’s obvious that he doesn’t trust me!

Realizing this, Xing Dalin gradually restrained his smile and said in a deep voice:

"Master Jiang, the sales of these things of yours are already very slow in the market, and you want to divide them into three batches, which will definitely be even slower..."

"It's okay. It takes time to recruit people. Those old guys in Zhen Sanshan won't attack me for a while!" Jiang Chong said carelessly:

Although Jiang Chong was willing to make concessions to Xing Dalin, he was also afraid that Xing Dalin would play a trick on him and take the silver without giving it to him, so he would rather go slowly and get the silver steadily!
Seeing Jiang Chong's firm attitude, although Xing Dalin was a little dissatisfied, he could only nod, which was regarded as his tacit agreement with Jiang Chong's method.

After showing the chips in his hand to Xing Dalin, Jiang Chong talked about business very seriously and asked Xing Dalin:
"Master Xing, what is the method you just mentioned to deal with Zhen Sanshan?"

(End of this chapter)