Xiao Yuanshi was very surprised when he received the letter. This was the first time that Xiao Hanzheng took the initiative to ask him out.
He was just about to put the letter away, hoping it might be useful later.
Who would have thought that the words on the paper would disappear little by little.
Xiao Yuanshi: “…” As expected, his son is more cunning than a fox.
It seems that something special has been added to this ink. As long as the letter paper is opened and read, the handwriting will disappear, so no one can catch you.
There was a hint of appreciation and complexity in his eyes.
After sitting in the study for a while, and after it got dark, Xiao Yuanshi got up and left the Deputy Governor's Mansion.
He had no one with him, and he deliberately threw away the two spies who were following him. . .
Then we entered a small teahouse in a secluded alley.
Went upstairs to one of the private rooms.
When I entered, I saw Xiao Hanzheng sitting and making Gongfu tea. His posture was elegant, like a nobleman from the capital.
He walked over and sat down, "I didn't expect that we would have an appointment to drink tea together."
He himself didn't know whether this was sarcasm or a happy exclamation.
Xiao Hanzheng had just made some tea and handed him a cup. "Didn't you say you wanted to cooperate?"
Xiao Yuanshi took the teacup and smiled, "Are you looking for cooperation with me?"
Xiao Hanzheng didn't beat around the bush. "I promised to work with you to find the treasure, so I won't go back on my word."
Xiao Yuanshi was stunned for a moment, "Are there any progress on the treasure?"
Xiao Hanzheng nodded, "Yes, the former dynasty has cooperated with King Jin's people, and they will join forces to find the treasure soon."
"The people of the previous dynasty have been in frequent private contact with the Ge Kingdom. I guess the recent instability on the border, which often looks like a war, is something they have teamed up to deliberately create to attract your attention."
Xiao Yuanshi was a little surprised, "No wonder I felt something was wrong."
Logically speaking, the people of Ge State should not be so agitated at this time of year. The key point is that their Daliang military strength is not weak either, and starting a war will not give Ge State much advantage.
It turned out that they wanted to create chaos on the border, and when he and the third prince went to the border to suppress it, they could sneak in to look for the treasure.
He asked, "So why did you invite me here today?"
Xiao Hanzheng saw that his scumbag father had reacted. He had always known that apart from being cold-blooded, this man had no major problems with his intelligence and ability.
"Someone from the previous dynasty found Ge Chunyi and asked her to steal your defense map."
He said bluntly: "I want you to take advantage of my own trick."
Xiao Yuanshi was not surprised that Xiao Hanzheng knew about this. This son was much more capable than he had imagined.
Just when Ge Chunyi was mentioned, a moment of unnaturalness appeared on his face.
After all, he is hanging out with Ge Chunyi now, and it is a bit embarrassing in front of his son.
"Do you want me to give the defense map to Ge Chunyi and ask her to exchange it for silver?"
He frowned, "But this is too risky. If our border defenses are breached, there will be great damage."
Xiao Hanzheng said: "Only you and the Third Prince have the defense map. You are the only ones who know what it looks like."
"Why did you give it to Ge Chunyi exactly as it was?"
This gave Xiao Yuanshi more ideas, "You want me to get a fake one, maybe I can fight back?"
Xiao Hanzheng nodded, "Not bad."
He added: "When fighting breaks out on the border, the forces of the former dynasty will also be mobilized, and that will be the time for us to take the initiative to attack."
Xiao Yuanshi thought about it and said, "It is indeed a good idea to lure the snake out of its hole by taking advantage of the situation."
Then he raised his eyebrows, "But aren't you afraid of being counterattacked by them?"
Xiao Hanzheng also raised his eyebrows. "When the enemy comes, we will stop him with soldiers and when the water comes, we will block it with earth. We can't let this cancer of the former dynasty's power go on any longer."
He learned from King Yi that the forces of the previous dynasty were fanning the flames in many places and setting up some so-called "rebel" armies, claiming that they wanted to support the orthodox royal family.
In order to seek revenge and regain their throne, the people of the previous dynasty did not care about the lives of the people.
It is no wonder that the dynasty was destroyed back then. If the world returns to the hands of such a royal family, it will be a disaster for the people of Daliang.
Although Xiao Yuanshi had many calculations, he was also very disgusted with the royal family of the previous dynasty.
He thought for a moment and said, "Do you want me and the Third Prince to go to the border to suppress the rebellion, and then you and King Yi will go to seize the treasure?"
Xiao Hanzheng nodded, "This is the only way to be safe."
"Neither the King of Jin nor the forces of the previous dynasty would have thought that you and I would cooperate."
Xiao Yuanshi laughed, "That's true."
It is well known that the relationship between father and son is incompatible, and he is a joke as a father.
But he was a little hesitant, wondering whether he should listen to Xiao Hanzheng.
After all, he has been eyeing the treasure all the time. He used to want to take a part of it alone, but ever since the treasure map was stolen by Ge Chunru, all he wanted was to find the treasure as soon as possible and present it to the emperor to atone for his sins.
So he wanted to stay and watch over the treasure himself.
Xiao Hanzheng could see his intention, "If you want to redeem yourself, the best way is to cooperate with me and King Yi."
"Otherwise, if you make any more mistakes, you will have to go back to Xiaxi Village to farm."
Xiao Yuanshi: "..."
This son really took everything into account, and he suddenly felt old.
Xiao Hanzheng added: "As a Daliang person, and a general who once defended his country, I believe you should know very well what to choose."
Xiao Yuanshi was silent for a moment, then said: "Okay, I will cooperate with you."
"I will give the fake defense map to Ge Chunyi tomorrow."
Xiao Hanzheng said: "Not tomorrow, it's too abrupt, it will make the former dynasty suspicious."
"It would be best if Ge Chunyi could look for it in your study in a few days, and then say that she found it on you by accident."
Xiao Yuanshi: "..." Is this son a spirit? He can even guess what's on him.
He said helplessly, "I know."
Although he was very unhappy that King Yi had taken his wife away, it seemed that this was his only choice now.
If King Yi and Xiao Hanzheng succeeded in the end, given their personalities, they would not bother to deliberately hide his contribution.
Xiao Hanzheng picked up the teacup and said, "I wish you a happy cooperation with us with tea instead of wine!"
Xiao Yuanshi wanted to laugh: "..." He was being led by the nose, but he was not happy at all.
But he still picked up the cup and clinked it with his, "I hope we succeed!"
Xiao Hanzheng finished the tea in his cup and stood up, "Goodbye!"
It was rare for Xiao Yuanshi to drink tea with him alone and calmly, so he couldn't help but ask, "Will you sit down again?"
He didn’t think it mattered before, but now, perhaps as he gets older, he suddenly longs for the father-son relationship.
Xiao Hanzheng glanced at him calmly, "No!"
Then he opened the door and left without any hesitation, leaving Xiao Yuanshi with a bitter face.
Xiao Yuanshi sat for a while before getting up and leaving.
After returning to the Deputy Governor's Mansion, he went to the study first and made a half-true, half-false defense map.
The people of Ge are not stupid. If it were all fake, they would definitely be able to tell.
Then he went to Ge Chunyi's room.
(End of this chapter)
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