Chapter 989 Conspiracy

Xiao Qinyan's sudden invitation was indeed beyond Zhou Chen's expectation, because he had no interaction with Xiao Qinyan in the past.

However, Zhou Chen could also guess several reasons, either because of Gu Qianfan or Xiao Qinyan who wanted to have a good relationship with him and make plans for the future.

But no matter what, it shouldn't be aimed at him.

Xiao Qinyan's words were nice and his attitude was very enthusiastic, but Zhou Chen still remained vigilant and did not relax.

Xiao Qinyan is an old fox. As one of the leaders of the rear party, Xiao Qinyan was able to defeat Xianggong Ke, and later he was able to bring down Qi Mu and dominate the government, which shows how powerful he is.

Facing such a scheming guy, even if Zhou Chendang is not afraid of him, he still has to be wary. This is a real villain who can do anything.

As the host, Xiao Qinyan kept smiling throughout the whole process, changing cups with Zhou Chen, but never revealed his purpose.

Zhou Chen, as for Zhou Chen, also remained calm. Xiao Qinyan didn't say anything, so he just pretended that he didn't know anything and was just here to drink with Xiao Qinyan.

Xiao Qinyan has been observing Zhou Chen. Seeing that so much time has passed, Zhou Chen still doesn't show any signs of urgency, and he thinks highly of Zhou Chen in his heart.

He originally thought that Zhou Chen was not very old, and even if he became famous as a young man, the city would not be very deep.

But now, he knew that he was wrong. Zhou Chen was young, but he could really keep his composure, always as steady as a mountain, and not affected by his momentum and words.

In the end, Xiao Qinyan couldn't help it anymore. He took the initiative to come to Zhou Chen, not just to talk nonsense with Zhou Chen.

"Zi Heng, I heard from my subordinates that you went to Qiantang, Hangzhou a few months ago. I was working there at the time. It's a pity that I didn't meet Zi Heng."

Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "It's the junior's fault. At that time, I was thinking that Uncle Xiao was busy with work, so I didn't dare to come and disturb him. However, I did make a friend in Qiantang. He was a Jinshi in the same year as me. His name is Gu Qianfan, the current deputy envoy of the Imperial City Department, Uncle Xiao should know about it, right?"

Xiao Qinyan's eyes flashed, and he still said with a smile: "Deputy Ambassador Gu, of course I know. It is said that he is now highly valued by the officials. Although he cannot compare with you, Zi Heng, he is still a very promising person. young people."

"yes."

Zhou Chen said with emotion: "I am good friends with Vice Envoy Gu, and I know him quite well. He is a very good person who is worth relying on."

"Really? Hahaha..."

Xiao Qinyan had already understood Zhou Chen's meaning from Zhou Chen's words. His relationship with Gu Qianfan seemed very secretive to the outside world, but if someone investigated carefully, there would actually be clues.

Especially for a distinguished noble with a long heritage like Zhongyong Houfu, it is not surprising to know his relationship with Gu Qianfan.

But naturally he would not admit it proactively.

"Zi Heng, the lime chant you wrote specifically for Mr. Ke a few days ago is really profound and admirable. It completely expresses the character of Ke Xianggong. Compared with Mr. Ke, I am I’m really ashamed of myself.”

"Uncle Xiao is serious. Mr. Ke is the mentor of the younger generation and is highly respected by the younger generation. However, Uncle Xiao also devoted his whole life to the court, which is equally admirable."

"Really, haha. Compared with Xianggong Ke, I am really far behind. My greatest hope in this life is to imitate Xianggong Ke and do my best for the court and the world."

Xiao Qinyan looked like he was caring for the country and the people, as if Mr. Ke was really a colleague he admired.

"It's just a pity that my enthusiasm is always misunderstood by the world. They say that I bring disaster to the country and the people, call me a minister, and try every means to resist me."

"However, these old men are not afraid, because I know very well why everything I do is for the Song Dynasty and for the people of the world. I am not afraid that the world will misunderstand me. I only hope to do what I can better."

As he spoke, tears flowed uncontrollably, making Zhou Chen's skin crawl.

What does a movie king mean? Come and see, little freshmen, this is what a movie king is.

This is the real actor in reality. In the future, he will be able to win the Oscar actor.

He had long known that Xiao Qinyan was a shameless person, but when he actually saw him, Zhou Chen couldn't help but sigh, it was so shameless.

When Xiao Qinyan compared himself with Mr. Ke, he was not raising his own level, but lowering Mr. Ke's level.

Although he felt disgusted, Zhou Chen had to cooperate with his performance.

"Uncle Xiao's mind is beyond the reach of younger generations."

Xiao Qinyan wiped his tears with a silk scarf, calmed down his grief, and became serious.

"Zi Heng, you don't know that on my way back to Beijing, I was assassinated by several groups of gangsters. If it weren't for the servants in my house who swore to protect me to the death, I might not be able to return to Tokyo now, but would have died on the road."

When Zhou Chen heard this, he immediately shouted: "What? Who is so bold that he dares to assassinate an important official of the imperial court? He really doesn't know whether to live or die."

The expression was filled with righteous indignation and rage, but after a few curse words, there was no follow-up.

Xiao Qinyan, who was waiting patiently, twitched at the corners of his eyes. Zhou Chen's difficulty was really beyond his expectation. He had already performed so well, but Zhou Chen was always unable to get in, which made his The rhythm of the performance was disrupted.

"Zi Heng, although I'm already in Tokyo, I'm actually still surrounded by enemies on all sides and worried. I don't know when I'll be assassinated. Zi Heng, is there anything you can do to help me?"

Zhou Chen frowned, thought for a long time, and finally said: "Uncle Xiao, I have only encountered such things as being assassinated on the battlefield, not since leaving the border, so I really don't know how to deal with it. , but Tokyo City is the capital of the Song Dynasty and is heavily guarded. There are also palace guards, imperial city guards and other government offices, so assassins should not dare to assassinate in the city, right?"

Xiao Qinyan shook his head and said: "Zi Heng's words are wrong. Those killers are so bold. There is nothing they dare not do. Moreover, I also suspect that the person behind the recent hat demon case is the same as the person who sent someone to assassinate me. , most likely the same force."

"What?"

Zhou Chen slammed the table again and said loudly: "Uncle Xiao, what are you waiting for? Let's go to the Imperial City Division and the Palace Front Division now and ask them to find a way to arrest the person. If that doesn't work, we'll go to the officials. The officials will definitely take care of it."

Looking at Zhou Chen's 'poor' performance, Xiao Qinyan felt a toothache. This guy wouldn't shed tears until he saw the coffin. Do you have to continue to be in such a stalemate with him?

"Zi Heng."

Zhou Chen saw that Xiao Qinyan's face was so serious for the first time, and he gradually restrained his exaggerated expression.

"Zi Heng, you must have understood what I mean. In fact, I already have an object of suspicion, and that is Qi Mu Qi Zhongcheng. This person should be familiar to Zi Heng, right?"

Zhou Chen did not answer, but asked calmly: "Uncle Xiao, are you ready to open the skylight and speak out?"

Xiao Qinyan did not feel embarrassed, but nodded seriously and said, "Yes, open the skylight and speak frankly, but I don't know if Ziheng is willing to listen to me?"

Zhou Chen was silent for a few breaths, then stretched out his hand: "Uncle Xiao, please."

Xiao Qinyan stopped trying to sell things and directly stated his purpose.

"Zi Heng, I know that there is a gap between you and Qi Mu. If there is a chance to get rid of him, you will be happy to see it happen, right?"

"I don't have any deep hatred against Qi Zhongcheng, but it makes no difference to me whether he exists or not."

Xiao Qinyan frowned and asked again: "If I want to cooperate with you and get rid of Qi Mu's gang, will Zi Heng be willing?"

Zhou Chen tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said slowly: "Xiao Xiangye, I just said that it makes no difference to me whether Qi Mu exists or not, but it is different for Xiangye. I This person is not willing to do something thankless.”

Why Xiao Qinyan couldn't understand Zhou Chen's meaning was because he felt it was useless and didn't want to help, but he was already prepared.

"As far as I know, Qi Mu has colluded with the Dianqian Si. The Dianqian Sidu, Yuhou, is a member of Qi Mu. Even the Dianqian Si Guodu's commander is inextricably connected with Qi Mu. .”

Zhou Chen's expression changed slightly. He knew that there was someone from Qi Mu in the front department, because in the TV series, the commander of the front department who had an intersection with Gu Qianfan was from Qi Mu. The assassins who later assassinated Xiao Qinyan on the ship were also from Qi Mu. A person from the front office of the palace.

but.

"Qi Mu himself is just a lieutenant, and Commander Guo Du is a second-grade military attache, higher than Qi Mu. Could he be Qi Mu's?"

Xiao Qin said: "That's why I said that they may be colluding. Naturally, the commander of Guodu cannot be from Qi Mu. Qi Mu is not qualified yet, but as far as I know, the commander of Guodu is very good to Mr. Ke Xianggong." I admire them, and Mr. Ke Xianggong and Qi Mu are both from the Qingliu family, so I’m sure there will be something between them, are you right?”

Zhou Chen chuckled and said: "According to what Mr. Xiao said, I am still Mr. Ke's disciple. Does that mean that I may also be colluding with Qi Zhongcheng?"

"Hahaha……"

Xiao Qinyan burst out laughing: "Master Zhou is joking, you are only related to Mr. Ke, but you are from the Xungui lineage, and you are destined to be in the same boat as the Qingliu lineage. Back then, your I also know the matter, so it is absolutely impossible for you to be related to Qingliu’s lineage.”

"Secretary of the Palace, Deputy Commander of the Capital." Zhou Chen suddenly said.

"What?" Xiao Qinyan looked surprised.

Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Xiao Xiangye should understand what I mean. I can cooperate with Xiao Xiangye, but I want the position of deputy commander in front of the palace."

Xiao Qinyan took a deep look at Zhou Chen and said, "Master Zhou is so courageous, so why don't you just say that you are the commander in chief of the palace?"

"According to the wishes of the prime minister, can I become the commander of the capital?"

"Master Zhou really dares to think."

Xiao Qinyan suppressed the unhappiness in his heart. He felt that this boy Zhou Chen really had too much appetite. The commander of the front office of the palace was the pinnacle of military attachés. His rank was not below him and his position was high. He had just returned. How could he have the ability to serve in Beijing.

"That's why I'm talking about the deputy capital commander."

Zhou Chen had a natural look on his face. The commander-in-chief had never thought about it because it was simply impossible, but the deputy commander-in-chief was different.

Now he is the deputy capital commander of the Guards and Horse Army. Among the three yamen, he is second only to the palace commander and the deputy capital commander. Therefore, it is impossible to become the palace commander. But he can take the next step to become the deputy capital commander. The commander may not have no chance.

The most important point is that he knows that soon, the position of the Commander-in-Chief of the Palace Division will be a vacant position and will no longer be easily established. At that time, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief will become the actual controller of the Division.

Xiao Qinyan fell into deep thought. Zhou Chen was originally the Zhongyong Marquis, from the third rank, and now he is the deputy commander of the Ma Army Division. He is indeed qualified to compete for the deputy commander of the front division.

But with such an important position, how could he let Zhou Chen succeed so easily? If there was a chance, wouldn't it be better to be one of his own?

But he also had to admit that his person was far inferior to Zhou Chen.

After hesitating for a long time, he spoke again.

"Then what can you bring to me?"

Zhou Chen knew he was safe, so he became even calmer: "Xiao Xiangye, don't forget, I am a noble, and my uncle's family is a member of the Meng family."

Xiao Qinyan's face condensed. He chose Zhou Chen for this reason. Zhou Chen himself was not simple, not to mention that Zhou Chen was related to the Meng family.

Although the Meng family will basically not interfere in the disputes between the imperial factions, he does not need their help. As long as the noble family does not deliberately target him, it is enough.

"Can you take the place of Xun Gui?"

"Xiao Xiangye thinks too highly of me. Although I am a member of the Xungui family, I am not qualified to replace the Xungui family. I just want to tell you that the Xungui family is standing behind me, and the Xungui family may have There are not many promising people, but we are the most united."

Zhou Chen is also very skilled at using force to overwhelm others. Regardless of whether it is true or not, he should first frighten Xiao Qinyan.

How could Xiao Qinyan be intimidated by Zhou Chen? It's just that he knew his weakness very well. Although he has great power now, he basically relies on the power of the queen and the official family, just like a rootless Ping. Floating.

What Zhou Chen has is exactly what he lacks most, military power, and the Xungui family represents military power.

Why does he want to ease the relationship with Gu Qianfan?

The reason is naturally that Gu Qianfan is capable, and also that Gu Qianfan is in the Imperial City Department, and he needs the force of the Imperial City Department.

Although Lei Jing can also intimidate him, Lei Jing is an outsider after all, so how can he rely on his own son.

More importantly, Lei Jing is a two-faced person and cannot be trusted at all. He might stab him back at a critical moment, so of course he will not trust Lei Jing.

"Master Zhou, I sincerely want to cooperate with you. As long as you can help me get rid of Qi Mu's gang and let me gain a foothold in the court, I can help you get it by commanding the deputy commander of the front office."

"Then it's settled."

Zhou Chen stretched out his hand, and Xiao Qinyan did the same, and the two high-fived each other.