Chapter 290 You are really good
And that premonition soon became reality.
As Chen Pingping slowly lowered his suddenly raised hand, dozens of sharp arrows whizzed towards him from behind.
In an instant, after hearing Zhu Ge's order and before they could take any action, the black-clad swordsmen who were responsible for guarding Chen Pingping's side were shot by arrows and fell down one after another.
In a blink of an eye, half of the men Zhu Ge brought with him were dead. Looking at the corpses of his men, Zhu Ge was completely stunned.
However, it was not over yet. The round of arrows in front of him was shot out, just as he and the rest of his men were stunned.
Another round of arrows shot from behind them, and the remaining half of the people disappeared with screams.
Zhu Ge turned around in panic, his men fell to the ground with a bang, causing bamboo leaves to float in front of his eyes. Zhu Ge squinted his eyes and looked forward.
He saw a small group of fully armed black cavalrymen holding bows and arrows marching in an orderly formation towards him quickly from afar.
The sound of orderly footsteps echoed among the bamboo forest, with a fierce momentum.
Zhu Ge looked back and, sure enough, there was also a small group of black cavalry over there.
In the blink of an eye, two teams of black cavalry surrounded everyone, no, they surrounded him in the middle. Zhu Ge turned sideways and looked left and right.
"Black Knight? How is this possible?!"
Zhu Ge looked at Chen Pingping in disbelief.
"I'm sure of it! After sending you back to the capital, the Black Cavalry returned to the camp and there was no more redeployment! The number of people in the entire camp was reported every day, and not a single one was missing!"
As he said this, he pointed to the two teams of black cavalry in front and behind, feeling extremely puzzled!
"Where did these black riders come from?!"
Chen Pingping looked at him and spoke softly.
"You are quite cautious. Until now, I have not been able to confirm who among the Black Knights is your spy."
Zhu Ge was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then he suddenly realized that he seemed to have let the cat out of the bag due to his momentary anxiety, and his expression suddenly became a little embarrassed.
It's frustrating, but now that things have come to this, there's no point in trying to keep that spy because he's going to be gone.
After looking around again, Zhu Ge took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, looked up at Chen Pingping, and told him frankly.
"They are not the main force of the Black Knights, but the baggage camp responsible for food and fodder."
Chen Pingping looked suddenly enlightened.
"Ah, I see. No wonder there is nothing abnormal."
As he spoke, he patted Mei Chengan's arm, then hooked his finger at Fan Xian behind him, and waited for the two of them to look at him before speaking.
“You see, this is a very good choice. It can not only avoid attracting attention, but also monitor all the movements of the Black Knight.
If you encounter similar situations in the future, you can also learn his trick of placing people, which is a very good method. "
Mei Cheng'an glanced at Zhu Ge and nodded. Zhu Ge's method of burying people was indeed quite skillful.
Everyone knows that there is nothing darker than what is beneath the lamp, but it is not that simple when it comes to actual application. There are many factors to consider.
If necessary in the future, I can treat this as a typical case and analyze and utilize it, which will be a gain to some extent.
Fan Xian bowed towards Zhu Ge.
"Thank you, Master Zhu, for teaching me the skills. I'm grateful for your guidance."
Zhu Ge rolled his eyes and ignored him, looking directly at Chen Pingping, asking about the doubts in his heart. He wanted to die with a clear mind.
"Dean, can you tell me where these black knights come from?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Pingping leaned forward slightly, put his arms on his knees, and looked at him as he answered patiently.
"You're right. Since I returned to Beijing, the Black Cavalry will not be deployed again!"
As he spoke, Chen Pingping leaned back, with the corners of his mouth raised.
"What about before returning to Beijing? You should know about the last Black Cavalry mobilization, they didn't know, right?"
Zhu Ge was stunned, and after thinking for a moment he remembered.
"Are you saying that this group of Black Knights was the one that was transferred to the border at that time?"
Chen Pingping smiled.
"That's right. Those who left that day are all here. They told others that they were at the northern border, but in fact, they had been lurking near Kyoto and waiting for this day!"
Chen Pingping's move was definitely beyond his expectations, and he really came right. He was truly a god-like general!
Thinking of this, Zhu Ge sighed deeply.
This doubt was solved, but then a new doubt arose in his heart, which made him very puzzled.
"Since then, Dean, have you started to plot against me?"
Yan Ruohai suddenly interrupted at this time.
"No, it was even earlier. Fan Xian was already making preparations before he even entered the capital. Can you imagine when I started to show my dissatisfaction with the dean?"
Zhu Ge frowned, then quickly relaxed.
"Bingyun was sent to Northern Qi?"
"That's right! The plot has already begun since then, and all my subsequent actions were deliberately displayed in front of you under his instructions!"
After going over his words and actions in his mind in a cursory manner, Zhu Ge was silent for a long time, and suddenly laughed.
"It's really hard for you to perform this play for so long!"
Yan Ruohai shrugged.
"If it doesn't last long, how can I make you really believe that I am dissatisfied with the dean?"
Zhu Ge inexplicably thought of the previous civil strife, and his heart moved.
"So that assassination was just to eliminate dissidents for the dean?"
Words are like the road of the sea.
"That's right, but that was just a side job. The main reason was for you. With your caution, if it wasn't for the long game, you wouldn't have been fooled."
Zhu Ge nodded, smiled, and finally sighed.
"It's a long and deliberate loss, and it's not unfair!"
The last four words were spoken with a sense of relief and freedom.
After saying this, Zhu Ge looked at Chen Pingping.
"One last question, Dean, why did you start planning against me so early?" Looking at him, Chen Pingping smiled and uttered four words.
"Tanzhou assassination!"
Fan Xian was stunned when he heard this. It turned out to be because of this matter.
"The assassination in Tanzhou was caused by the Supervisory Council misrepresenting the secret order."
As soon as Chen Pingping finished speaking, Yan Ruohai took over.
"My son took the blame for this and went to Northern Qi."
Looking at Zhu Ge, Chen Pingping continued in a calm tone.
"To forge a secret order, there must be someone in the harem, but you have to understand that there must be someone inside the Overwatch Council who is behind it!"
What Zhu Ge couldn't understand was what connection all this had with him.
"So you think it's me?"
Yan Ruohai answered for him.
"Several organizers have tried to set up traps, and after screening, they finally confirmed that you are the most suspicious!"
Mei Cheng'an, who was watching the show with great interest next to Chen Pingping, curled his lips when he heard this. He thought, "You don't treat the chief as a cadre, do you?"
Doesn't Tisi deserve a test? (Mumbling)
Zhu Ge nodded after suddenly realizing Yan Ruohai's explanation. If that was the case, then everything made sense.
Zhu Ge asked with a smile, his eyes sweeping over the body of the so-called delegation member on the ground.
"Then the one we just killed wasn't a member of the Northern Qi delegation, right?"
Yan Ruohai glanced at the corpse and replied.
"The death row prisoner transferred from Lin County committed murder and arson. His death was not unjustified."
Zhu Ge really had no doubts anymore.
He is gone, but Yan Ruohai is. He had asked about it before, but Zhu Ge did not answer at that time, and he still hasn't figured it out to this day.
"I'll ask you again, why did you seek refuge with Li Yunrui? What can she give you?"
Not only was he curious about this question, but everyone present was curious and looked at Zhu Ge with curiosity.
Of course, Mei Chengan is an exception, but even if he knew it, it wouldn't stop him from listening to it again live.
He even wanted to interview the person involved. Mei Cheng'an felt that there was still a lot to discuss about Zhu Ge's ideas and theories.
At this time, Zhu Ge had already accepted his fate calmly, so when faced with this problem, he felt that there was nothing to hide.
Zhu Ge looked at Chen Pingping and spoke frankly.
"President, I have been in the Supervisory Council for many years. I used to be proud of my status, but gradually, I became afraid and worried.
The Censorate was not under the jurisdiction of the Six Ministries and it recruited talented people, including both literary and military geniuses as well as common people.
It can be said that most of the elites of Qing Kingdom are already under the command of the Supervisory Council. This huge force is so huge that it scares me!"
Chen Pingping spoke calmly.
"Supervising the whole world is the responsibility of the Supervisory Commission. How can we supervise without talented people?"
Zhu Ge frowned and asked loudly.
"What if the Overwatch Council wants to rebel? Who in the world can stop them?"
Chen Pingping narrowed his eyes and tilted his head.
"Are you saying I'm against it?"
Zhu Ge said anxiously.
"The dean may not, but who can be sure of the future?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Fan Xian and said at the same time.
"If an ambitious person takes control of the Overwatch Council and blocks His Majesty from manipulating government affairs, the consequences will be disastrous, Dean!"
Fan Xian hissed and touched his nose.
Are you crazy? Why are you looking at me? Who are you pointing at here?
Mei Chengan, who noticed this scene, curled the corners of his mouth.
Chen Pingping said lightly.
"You're worrying about something that didn't happen."
Zhuge Road.
"People's hearts are fickle, how can I sleep peacefully?"
To be fair, Mei Cheng'an felt that what Zhu Ge was worried about was indeed possible, and there was nothing wrong with considering such things in advance.
After all, if you don't think about the future, you will have immediate worries.
The only problem was that he had mistaken his identity.
This is something that should be considered and it is indeed possible, but it is not something he should consider in his position. This is Emperor Qing's job.
It is a matter of one's duty to do one's job. It is a bit redundant for a person holding the position of Supervisory Commission to consider the matters that a head of a country should consider.
The typical guy who earns money from selling milk powder but has the heart of selling white powder!
Of course, as a director of the Supervisory Council who cares about his country, it is not impossible for you to consider it. You can submit your advice and suggestions.
Who are you and what position do you hold? Why do you have to make decisions for your leader after considering everything for him? What do you want your leader to think?
If you consider your leader, he may think you are considerate and sensible.
But making decisions for the leader is simply seeking death!
"How do you deal with the aftermath?"
Chen Pingping asked curiously.
Zhu Ge put forward his ideas without hesitation.
"If the Overwatch Council is a giant beast, then the rope that holds it must be controlled by the royal family!"
Mei Cheng'an curled the corners of his mouth when he heard this, and inexplicably felt a sense of admiration for Zhu Ge in his heart. You are really awesome!
In the past, the emperor always shared power and checked and balanced it with his ministers, but you, Tiangang, actually want to share power from Emperor Qing. That’s really... awesome!
Chen Pingping leaned forward.
"Why is it, Princess?"
(End of this chapter)
