Chapter 542: Sit on the Mountain and Watch the Tigers Fight
Chen Shao was not at all embarrassed by being exposed, and said frankly: "I did guess that General Wei might be in trouble, but the general explained from the beginning that no matter what happened on his side, I must not expose myself, let alone act rashly."
He is Wei Zheng's trump card, so naturally he cannot be exposed easily.
This explanation was reasonable, so Zhao Shen didn't dwell on it.
"So what's the boss's plan now?"
Chen Shao shrugged and said, "Aren't you here to get something? Take it away, and I'll naturally be the same as before."
Seeing that he was so straightforward, Zhao Shen didn't say anything else.
Chen Shao was quite leisurely and introduced the people in the village to Zhao Shen along the way, focusing on how these ordinary people were forced by the government to live and became bandits.
Zhao Shen felt a little heavy-hearted when he heard this, but when he met his playful eyes, he quickly realized that he did it on purpose.
Chen Shao smiled amiably. "Although I said this deliberately for you, it's all true. You're an official, right? You're so young and yet you're being valued by the court. You must be from a high-ranking family."
Zhao Shen ignored his teasing and said casually, "Are you still guessing that I was sent to this place at this time and I would die if I wasn't careful? Either I offended someone or I have extraordinary abilities. Well, considering the current situation and my kung fu, it should be the latter."
Looking at the smile that froze on Chen Shao's face, he said in a light tone, "So you should know that saying these things is useless to me."
Chen Shao looked at him with a complicated expression and said nothing.
Zhao Shen was still looking around. The weather was cold this winter and he had seen many people frozen to death in the north.
But this place, perhaps because it is in the mountains, has neatly stacked firewood in the yard of every household. Judging from the amount, it should be enough for this winter.
Compared with the people outside who are half-naked and without roofs over their heads, this place seems like a paradise.
Zhao Shen followed Chen Shao into the yard where he lived. It was tidy and the house was warm.
Chen Shao didn't let anyone in, so Zhao Shen asked Shen Qin to wait somewhere else.
Seeing Shen Qin's worried look, Chen Shao smiled and said, "Don't worry, this isn't a dangerous place. Your master is not a pushover either. He won't be eaten by me."
Shen Qin had no choice but to retreat.
Chen Shao poured Zhao Shen a cup of tea with hospitality: "Try the tea produced in this mountain. It may not be as good as the one you usually drink, but it tastes pretty good."
Zhao Shen picked up the teacup and took a sip. It was indeed mellow and delicious with a sweet aftertaste. It was a rare and good tea.
"Do you know what kind of tea I drink on weekdays?"
He put down his teacup and asked.
Chen Shao curled his lips and said, "You look like a young master from a wealthy family. You usually drink the best. How can we country bumpkins compare to you?"
Zhao Shen laughed and said, "Master, you are too modest. You understand strategy, military affairs, and law. You are not from an ordinary family, are you?"
This man looks rough, but he is thoughtful and knows a lot. How come he doesn't look like an ordinary person?
Zhao Shen had seen such a person before, so he already had some idea of his origins.
Chen Shao neither admitted nor denied it, and said ambiguously: "Isn't this just because I'm forced to do so? If I don't know anything, how can I support such a large group of people?"
"Oh," Zhao Shen said nonchalantly, "When you have time, write down what you just said in a petition and submit it to Jingzhao Prefecture."
Chen Shao's eyes rolled around before he realized that he was talking about the series of things he had just said about the government forcing people to become bandits.
He said nonchalantly, "What's the point of filing a petition? If the government had cared, would the world have become like this? I'm too lazy to waste my time on it."
Zhao Shen looked at him seriously and said, "Even if the government wants to intervene, someone has to file a complaint. How do you know it's useless if you don't do anything? You've managed this stronghold well, but how many people can you save by yourself? And what if the court frees up its forces to deal with you? What will you do? I know you have other ways out, but what about the people in this stronghold?"
Chen Shao's eyes widened: "We are now members of the Shenwu Army."
Zhao Shen shook his head: "Only General Wei knows about this. What if something happens to General Wei?"
Chen Shao gritted his teeth and said nothing.
Zhao Shen didn't care: "Think carefully about what to do to truly benefit these people."
Chen Shao glared at him, got up and went to his bedroom, then took out a box: "This is what General Wei gave me, you can take it away."
Zhao Shen took the box and found that it was not an ordinary box. Not only was its shape exquisite, but there was no lock on it, but instead it had intricate patterns.
Chen Shao took a look, as if his eyes hurt. "I've studied this thing before. Only when all the patterns are put together correctly can the box be opened. General Wei only told me to keep it and didn't tell me how to open it. I can't open it. You figure it out yourself."
Zhao Shen: "You don't know what's inside?"
Chen Shao looked impatient: "What does it have to do with me? It can't be a military token, right? Even if it is a military token, can I mobilize the Shenwu Army with it in my hand?"
Of course that is impossible. Military talismans are not used alone. They must be used in conjunction with specific people and specific tokens.
Zhao Shen finally understood why Wei Zheng gave the things to Chen Shao for safekeeping.
This person is smart and cautious, has a clear mind, and extraordinary abilities. He is indeed a rare talent.
Zhao Shen didn't hesitate to take his things and left.
When they got down the mountain, another person appeared in Chen Shao's house and asked in confusion, "Did you just let him go like that?"
Chen Shao held the teacup and said with a smile: "Why rush? Even if he really saved Wei Zheng, it would take time to reorganize the Shenwu Army. There has been no news from Youzhou or the capital, so we can just sit back and watch the tigers fight."
Zhao Shen took the box back to the inn and fiddled with the patterns on it, trying to figure out how to crack it.
Shen Qin was a little impatient: "That guy turned a bandit's den into a paradise, what on earth was he trying to do?"
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "You noticed it too?"
Shen Qin was puzzled: "What did you notice? A paradise?"
"Yes, he turned a mountain stronghold into a paradise that ordinary people only dream of. No wonder General Wei entrusted him with such an important task."
He fiddled with the box in his hand thoughtfully, "Perhaps I have been overlooking someone very important."
In fact, it was not that he ignored it. It was just that after he knew that it was King Yong who wanted to rebel and that the man did not have a good relationship with King Yong, he did not keep his attention on the other party.
But now thinking back, whether it was Suzhou, Southern Xinjiang, or even those messy and confusing things in the capital, there was the shadow of that person.
Shen Qin was infected by Zhao Shen's solemn expression and dared not breathe: "Who?"
The prince's words made him realize the seriousness of the matter.
Zhao Shen took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Kun, the prince of Yong."
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