Zhao Cheng remembered Liu Ying.

When Zhao Cheng went to Jiangyang County to develop his business, he encountered Qi Bainian's obstruction. Liu Ying was the fourth-in-command of Qi Bainian's government office at the time.

After Qi Bainian was executed, Liu Ying, as Qi Bainian's confidant, originally wanted to rebel with Shang Dongyang, but was persuaded by Zeng Peng to submit to Zhao Cheng.

Zhao Cheng did not expect that after eliminating Miao Donglin, Liu Ying would actually take over Miao Donglin's position and be promoted to Grand Secretary.

Zhao Cheng glanced at Zeng Peng subconsciously.

Zeng Peng is now the Minister of Personnel. Given his relationship with Liu Ying, it makes sense that Liu Ying was able to be promoted.

But when Liu Ying stepped in, Zhao Cheng realized things weren't that simple.

Liu Ying was probably not promoted by Zeng Peng, but rather at the emperor's behest.

Zhao Cheng didn't argue with Liu Ying, but instead gave Yuan Wushang a deep look and subconsciously sneered.

The emperor has grown up...

It takes a keen eye to choose Liu Ying as his confidante from among the vast sea of ​​people.

The chief clerk of Jiangyang County is undoubtedly capable.

He also had a relationship with Zeng Peng.

Most importantly, because of Qi Bainian's matter, he harbored resentment towards Zhao Cheng.

very good.

Zhao Zhan turned around, walked up to Liu Ying, looked at him with disdain, and said, "What are you?"

Liu Ying laughed heartily and said, "My Lordship, what I am is unimportant; what matters is what you are?"

Liu Ying faced the officials and smiled, "What, Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, General, can't I say something that you don't like to hear?"

"Someone come here!!"

Zhao Zhan roared, "This man is sowing discord among the troops! Take him out and execute him!"

"Hahaha!!!"

Liu Ying laughed and said, "So this is all the young master of the Prime Minister's mansion is capable of!"

Zhao Zhan said, "If I want to kill you, what will you do then?"

Upon hearing this, none of the civil and military officials uttered a word.

At this moment, He Yin came out, her gaze not on Zhao Cheng and Zhao Zhan, but on Yuan Wushang, and said, "This humble official believes that His Majesty is right."

Zhao Zhan said resentfully, "He Yin, think it over before you speak!"

He Yin said, "Dongjing has just been established, and wars are frequent. Let alone His Majesty's worries, how can the common people have a good life?"

Zhao Zhan said, "If the land of Dongjing is seized by Xijing and Nanzhou, will the common people have a good life?"

"That's different."

He Yin stepped forward and walked up to Zhao Zhan, saying, "War is war, but it's not about fighting at the right time."

Zhao Zhan suddenly grabbed He Yin by the neck and said, "What kind of thing are you to dare to oppose me?"

He Yin just smiled and didn't say anything.

Zhao Cheng said, "Let go."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhan released his grip.

Zhao Cheng put his hands behind his back, walked up to Liu Ying, and then walked up to He Yin, saying, "Lord He, how many years have we known each other?"

He Yin said seriously, "Zhao Cheng, I won't call you General today. You know me. I'll just stick to the facts."

Zhao Cheng asked, "What are you discussing?"

He Yin asked, "Is the General deaf?"

"I'll fuck you..."

Just as Zhao Zhan was about to curse, Zhao Cheng interrupted him, saying, "You can curse me, you can even curse my old man, because we all know that you are the most outspoken person in this court."

"but……"

"Have you ever thought about this...?"

"If Yun Jing County were gone, what would Dong Jing be like?"

Seeing that Zhao Zhan was about to speak, Zhao Cheng waved his hand to interrupt him, walked up to He Yin, and said, "Jiangyang County is currently the most economically prosperous county in Dongjing. Are you just going to abandon it like that? If Yunjing County is lost, Jiangyang County will be gone immediately. Lord He, can you bear this responsibility?"

He Yin looked disdainful and said, "General, if we start a war now and win, your Zhao family will be ennobled and appointed as prime ministers, but if we lose, the court will suffer. Since you are my old friend, you should know that I only have the court in my heart, and no personal feelings!"

"What are you?" Zhao Zhan asked as he walked up to Liu Ying.

Liu Ying faced Zhao Zhan with an arrogant air and said, "I am nothing, but I know that as a subject, I have a lord above me and the people below me!"

"I……"

"Fourth brother, stop talking."

Zhao Cheng interrupted his younger brother, and instead of walking to Liu Ying's side, he walked up the steps and sat down on the armrest of the dragon throne, thus becoming an equal to Yuan Wushang.

"My dear minister..."

Yuan Wushang tried to get up, but Zhao Cheng stopped him.

Zhao Cheng grabbed Yuan Wushang's hand, sat down on the spot, and didn't get up.

Zhao Cheng said, "Today, anyone who opposes my southern expedition may speak freely. This general allows you to say whatever you want."

Apart from He Yi and Liu Ying, no one in the audience dared to utter a sound.

After a moment of silence in the hall, He Yin walked down the steps and said, "General, I object."

"You stubborn thing..."

Zhao Zhan was interrupted by Zhao Cheng before he could finish speaking.

Zhao Cheng said, "Lord He, we've known each other for a long time."

He Yin said, "I said this precisely because I admire the General's character. General, Jingguo is already divided, the rebels have not yet been subdued, and it cannot withstand further war."

Zhao Cheng sat on the ground and said, "My dear ministers, is this what you all think?"

Inside the hall, no one dared to speak.

He Yin then said, "Your Majesty, I humbly request that you prioritize the nation's interests and allow the people to recuperate!"

Zhao Cheng said, "He Yin, are you confused!"

He Yin chuckled and said, "I would appreciate your guidance, General."

Zhao Cheng leaned on the armrests of the dragon throne to stand up, and Yuan Wushang subconsciously helped him up. Zhao Cheng said, "Now that Yun Jing has been lost, that is our Dong Jing's land. Are we going to let others take it away?"

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