Chapter 359 Song Wenhui is out!

Chen Dechang is also a veteran who has been in the officialdom for decades. He has experienced countless intrigues and attacks. From Shen Jianzhong's explanation, he felt something was wrong. How could an organization like the Black Dragon Society assassinate the Fengzhou general who had tens of thousands of troops under his command just for some money?

After all, if the assassination fails, with Ye Mingsheng's methods and strong style, he will definitely launch bloody revenge on them!

It's totally not worth it just for some money!
So it should be true that Shen Jianzhong used the Black Dragon Society to assassinate Ye Mingsheng!

But it shouldn't be money, most likely Shen Jianzhong's Supervisory Department and the Black Dragon Society are secretly colluding...

Although he realized this, in Chen Dechang's eyes these Japanese pirates were just minor problems, and the alliance between Ye Mingsheng and the Cui family was the current major threat. So as long as he could kill Ye Mingsheng and successfully complete the task assigned by the Prime Minister, Chen Dechang could turn a blind eye to Shen Jianzhong's activities and pretend that he knew nothing!
"We must act quickly to kill Ye Mingsheng. We must not let Ye Mingsheng get away with it any longer. If he continues like this, the plan that the Prime Minister has been planning for so many years will be completely ruined by him!" Chen Dechang's expression was heavy, and he reiterated to Shen Jianzhong in a very serious manner:
Sensing the change in Chen Dechang's tone, Shen Jianzhong breathed a sigh of relief. Knowing that he had temporarily passed this hurdle, he quickly agreed:
"Sir, please rest assured that the Black Dragon Society will definitely take action within seven days!"

"With their intervention, Ye Mingsheng will definitely not be able to escape this time!"

Looking at Shen Jianzhong's confident promise, Chen Dechang nodded slightly, and a hint of anticipation rose in his heart.

Then Chen Dechang did not forget to explain the main purpose of Shen Jianzhong's visit:

"Ye Mingsheng has already sent troops to Xuantu and Lelang. Our army must capture Dongning City as soon as possible!"

"You in the Supervision Department must make great efforts to organize a group of people from the city to provide support. It would be best if you can open the gate of Dongning!"

"Shen Jianzhong, do you understand what I mean?"

Shen Jianzhong was embarrassed when he heard about this difficult task. However, under Chen Dechang's gaze, he knew that he could not shirk this matter. He could only take a deep breath and agreed to Chen Dechang:

"Please rest assured, sir, I will take care of this matter!"

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Five Days Later

In a heavily guarded house, Ye Mingsheng looked at the military reports sent by various departments and nodded with satisfaction. During this period, he experienced what it meant to be invincible and win without bloodshed. With the active efforts of the Cui family, the gates of the Fengzhou army were opened wherever they went, and they were liberated peacefully. In less than seven days, the Fengzhou army occupied the entire Xuantu Prefecture and half of Lelang Prefecture. The territory was almost doubled, and judging from this speed, Yuan Song would be able to completely occupy Lelang Prefecture in three to five days!

By that time, half of the territories of the six prefectures in Liaoyang would belong to Ye Mingsheng, and he would be considered half the governor of Liaoyang!
Things were going so smoothly that while Ye Mingsheng was delighted, he also felt a little apprehensive...

The Cui family's power and influence in Liaoyang are indeed too great. With just a word from Cui Shao, officials of all sizes in Xuantu and Lelang prefectures can surrender. Fortunately, he supports me now, but what if one day he chooses to support someone else?
Then, by then, will the officials of these two prefectures also abandon themselves like they did to Song Wenhui now?

Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng's good mood was shrouded in a layer of cloud. He could now understand that the emperors of all dynasties had been trying to suppress the powerful families with all their might. How could they allow others to sleep soundly next to their own bed?

Regardless of whether you have rebellious intentions or not, it is a mistake for you to have this power!
Although he was very wary of the Cui family, Ye Mingsheng would naturally not have any grudges with the Cui family at this time. Now that they were facing a powerful enemy, they naturally had to cooperate sincerely and fight against the powerful enemy together. When they drove away the Zhenwu Army and had power in their hands, that would be the right time...
Having sat in the chair for long enough, Ye Mingsheng stood up and walked outside the house. For some reason, Ye Mingsheng subconsciously walked to the east wing where Pei Zhixiu was. Looking at Pei Zhixiu who was concentrating on preparing the medicine in the room, Ye Mingsheng felt nervous but also relieved.

He knew that Pei Zhixiu insisted on following him on this trip because she wanted to protect him in secret!
Just as Ye Mingsheng was about to walk into the room and say a few words to Pei Zhixiu, Ye Dong hurriedly walked behind him and whispered:

"Sir, Director Huo is here and has important military information to report!"

Ye Mingsheng frowned slightly when he heard this, hesitated for a moment but still felt that military affairs were more important. He turned around and took Ye Dong to his temporary study in this house.

Pei Zhixiu, who was preparing medicine in the room, seemed to have no idea of ​​Ye Mingsheng's appearance and departure. She just pursed her lips slightly, revealing some of her inner emotions...
As soon as Ye Mingsheng came back, Huo San greeted him and said directly:
"Sir, the Zhenwu Army broke through Dongning City, and Song Wenhui killed his family and burned himself to death!"

Upon hearing the news, Ye Mingsheng was stunned at first, then frowned and asked in disbelief:
"Huo San, didn't you tell me a few days ago that Song Wenhui had mobilized all the troops he could to defend Dongning City?"

"With Dongning City's defense measures, how could it be breached by the Zhenwu Army in just a few days?"

Upon hearing this, Huo San immediately continued to introduce:
"Sir, at the beginning, Dongning City was indeed impregnable. Wang Muzhi mobilized tens of thousands of troops and attacked for several days, but suffered countless casualties and still made no progress."

"But who would have thought that the Yun family, under the instigation of the Supervisory Office, would turn against Song Wenhui. Last night, they gathered their family members and servants to capture the north gate of Dongning City, allowing the Zhenwu Army to enter in droves. Without the city defense, the Liaoyang Army was defeated. After killing all his family members, Song Wenhui set his own Governor's Mansion on fire and died!"

Ye Mingsheng was silent when he heard this, and he couldn't help feeling a little sad. He knew that if he, Ye, was defeated, his fate would not be much better than Song Wenhui, or even worse. After all, in the eyes of people like Chen Dechang and Shen Jianzhong, he was a traitor to the court!
Therefore, in order to avoid this day, Ye has no way out and must win in the end!
(End of this chapter)