The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1325 It feels like I'm starting to get a brain!

The Prince Yizhong's Mansion in the capital city

The people in line were being escorted out, watching everything with cold expressions. Zhang Cheng remained silent.

"These girls are too ugly, and they're concubines. Send them to my residence, and I'll give them a good lesson!"

Zhang Cheng turned to the official in charge of taking notes and became serious.

"Wow!"

He tore off a page with his backhand, and the other person turned his head and said, "Yes, Duke Ningguo!"

Seeing that the other party was so sensible, Zhang Cheng nodded in satisfaction.
“Those few should be sent to Prince Zhongshun’s residence. It’s disgraceful for grown men to act so coy!”

He spoke with a serious expression, and Zhang Cheng couldn't help but rub his chin.
Just then, the princess and her entourage came out.

Looking at the other woman's appearance, Zhang Cheng was not very satisfied and immediately said, "Send the concubine to His Majesty. He is very busy with state affairs and needs someone to share his burdens!"

The princess was chosen not based on looks, but on virtue, so he selected a concubine!
With a twitching mouth, the official in charge of recording the events spoke up as he looked at Zhang Cheng: "Duke Ningguo, aren't you afraid of incurring the Empress's wrath?"

"Why didn't you just write it as Prince Zhongshun offering tribute? You brainless idiot!"

When Zhang Cheng spoke to the officials beside him, he expressed his disdain.

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the official was completely dumbfounded, because was such a thing even possible?
Prince Zhongshun: I ransacked the Prince's Mansion, but who ransacked the Jia family?
Zhang Cheng: Of course it's you, or me?

In the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study,
Emperor Hongde looked at Prince Zhongshun below and said, "Zhongshun, you are so good to me! You actually gave me Yizhong's concubine!"

"what?"

Looking up, Prince Chungshun stared at Emperor Hongde with disbelief.

Zhang Cheng, who was standing to the side with his head down, didn't say a word, because he couldn't help but want to laugh.
Look at that! How can an emperor let his empress scratch his face? That's so disrespectful to an emperor!
"Your Majesty, I did not send any gifts! Wasn't this Prince's residence raided by Jia Jue?"

Looking at Jia Jue beside him, Prince Zhongshun finally realized what was happening and showed an embarrassed expression.
However, when he saw the scars on Emperor Hongde's face, his lips twitched involuntarily.

"Jue-ge'er, did you send this?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with curiosity, Emperor Hongde questioned him.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! I am honest and upright, and I have never given gifts!"

Looking at the Hongde Emperor before him, Zhang Cheng spoke with a serious expression.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Emperor Hongde's mouth gaped open, unable to utter a single word.
Since he didn't give him any gifts, where did the salt merchant's more than 40 million taels of silver and the silver in the imperial treasury come from?

However, looking at Zhang Cheng, Emperor Hongde couldn't refute anything, because he was truly willing to give money!
"Alright, the Emperor Emeritus doesn't have much time left. Go and take Liaodong!"

Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Emperor Hongde, having dealt with the internal strife, was finally able to spare some time to deal with the Jurchens.

And now, the good news keeps coming: the Emperor Emeritus is dying.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Zhang Cheng bowed to Emperor Hongde and immediately walked out.
However, before he could leave the palace, Prince Zhongshun caught up with him and shouted, "Jia Jue, wait! You stop right there!"

"Is there anything I can help you for, Your Highness?"

Looking at Prince Zhongshun, Zhang Cheng smiled.
"Who sent the princess?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Prince Zhongshun inquired.

"Your Majesty, I cannot admit it, otherwise how will you explain it to the Empress, right?"

When Zhang Cheng addressed Prince Chungshun, he gave him a meaningful look.
"Oh, I see! His Majesty had his eye on you all along! No wonder you were so ruthless."

Suddenly realizing what was happening, Prince Chungshun said with a broad smile, "The person you sent last time was very nice; I liked it very much!"

Staring in shock at Prince Zhongshun, this time it was Zhang Cheng's turn to be dumbfounded.

Because he only casually fooled Prince Chungshun, and all the truly beautiful women were taken away by him. But who would have thought that this kid was a two-timing man! Seemingly somewhat afraid of Prince Chungshun, Zhang Cheng took a half step back and said, "Well, I still have some soup cooking at home, so I'll take my leave first!"

With that, Zhang Cheng took off running at breakneck speed, his long legs making him almost as fast as a Ferghana horse.

Watching Zhang Cheng disappear in the blink of an eye, Prince Zhongshun asked in confusion, "Why did he run so fast? Am I that scary?"

As he spoke, Prince Zhongshun looked at the young eunuch not far away and said, "Hey, sir, you're quite handsome. Come, let's chat!"

Liaodong, Shengjing
Huang Taiji had already received news of the Daqian army's deployment.

Looking at the crowd below, Huang Taiji couldn't help but ask, "Gentlemen, the Great Qian is now eyeing us covetously. What should we do?"

"Your Majesty, I believe we should take the initiative. After all, holding onto Shengjing will only deprive our warriors of their ability to roam the grasslands!"

Looking at Huang Taiji, Shurhaci, who was being very "submissive," began to speak.
Upon hearing Shurhaci's words, Huang Taiji wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "Then let's lead the expedition! I want to see what makes Jia Jue worthy of being called invincible in Liaodong!"

As Huang Taiji slapped his chair and rose to his feet, Daišan stared in astonishment at Šurhaci.

When Daišan looked at him, Šurhaci subtly gave him a thumbs-up.

Swallowing hard, Mangultai felt a little panicked. He might not even be able to win a battle in the city, let alone go out to fight in the open field.
Shurhaci: You, Huang Taiji, dare not join a group, you are a piece of trash. I, Shurhaci, will not join a group, I am a piece of trash!

Dai Shan: Isn't this bullying honest people?

Huang Taiji: Who is the honest man?
Dorgon: Of course it's you, what else could it be but me?
On the plains less than a hundred miles from Shengjing,
Dragon flags fluttered, and the wind howled.
Astride his warhorse, Zhang Cheng gripped the reins with both hands, followed by 100,000 soldiers of the Great Qian Dynasty.
To pacify Liaodong, Niu Jizong and his men mobilized their entire army, aiming to decide the fate of the region in one decisive battle.

Standing beside Daishan, Dorgon asked, "Second Brother, do we really want to?"

"Go and kill Jia Jue on the other side, and I won't lead the Plain Red Banner in a counterattack! How about it!"

Looking at Dorgon, Daišan sneered.

"I?"

Pointing to himself, Dorgon's face was full of astonishment.

"Huang Taiji is gone, then what about his concubine, Bumurtai?"

Looking at Dorgon, Daišan smiled.
"After the war began, I led the Plain White Banner to attack first!"

His face flushed red as he spoke. Upon hearing this, Dorgon immediately became serious.

Riding on his horse, Huang Taiji was filled with arrogance. His father, Nurhaci, had been able to defeat the Great Qian Dynasty for more than ten years without daring to look towards Liaodong. Huang Taiji could do the same. He was determined to make the Great Qian Dynasty never dare to look north again!

Before Huang Taiji could give the order, a voice came from behind.
Seeing Dorgon leading the Plain White Banner towards him, Huang Taiji froze on the spot, wondering what he was doing.
"Dorgon has made his move! Quickly, kill Huang Taiji!"

Holding a knife and roaring, Shurhaci began to howl.
"Kill Huang Taiji!"

Pointing at Huang Taiji and roaring, Daishan also looked excited.

"What's going on?"

Scratching his head in bewilderment, Zhang Cheng felt like he was finally getting a brain.
Didn't he only make a deal with Shurhaci and lead the Plain Blue Banner in rebellion? What's with Kedaishan's Plain Red Banner and Dorgon's Plain White Banner?

Did Huang Taiji have sex with Da Yu'er in front of Dorgon?
"Uncle, you're scratching your head, can you take off your helmet first?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia Wei began to complain.

Upon hearing Jia Wei's words, Zhang Cheng's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "Still pulling hair? Kill Huang Taiji! All troops, charge!"

Raising his Six Harmonies Spear and roaring, Zhang Cheng spurred his horse and charged forward.
Seeing enemies all around him, Huang Taiji roared in panic, "You, you bunch of traitors!"

(End of this chapter)