I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

After inspecting the gunpowder factory, Jiang Zuo left on horseback.

It was almost dusk when I returned to the Anding County Government Office.

At this moment, Master Guo came running over anxiously and asked, "Sir, where are you going today? I can't find you anywhere."

Jiang Zuo replied calmly: "Gunpowder Factory, what's wrong? Is there something urgent?"

"The Six Towns Army sent someone here an hour ago, saying they have something urgent to discuss with Lord Jiang."

Master Guo reported.

"Oh? Did you say it was something important?"

Jiang Zuo was puzzled.

Master Guo shook his head and said, "No, sir, you know that the people in the Six Towns Army all had stern faces, as if they owed them hundreds of taels. They didn't say anything when asked, but just said it was an urgent matter and asked you, sir, to go to the barracks quickly."

Hearing this, Jiang Zuo inexplicably had a feeling of uneasiness.

With some doubts, Jiang Zuo mounted his horse again and went to the Anding County barracks alone.

When we arrived at the barracks, the atmosphere was the same as usual.

These six garrison troops have been in Anding County for some time, and it is unknown when they will leave.

"How long will the woman supervise me?"

Jiang Zuo slowly came to Yan Kang's tent and asked for a meeting.

Soon, the soldiers led Jiang Zuo into the tent.

In the tent, Yan Kang was sitting in the middle, Wang Yingjie was on the left, and on the other side was a man from Jiang Zuo who looked quite familiar.

He took a closer look and then he remembered.

Isn’t that the eunuch who went to Anding County to convey the imperial edicts several times ago?

Why is he here too? Could it be that woman's intention again?

Jiang Zuo felt something was wrong.

The last imperial decree made Jiang Zuo call himself a fool in public, and I’m afraid this time it will be even more excessive.

"See Lord Governor."

Jiang Zuo leaned forward and said.

"No gift."

Yan Kang said.

"General Jiang, you have great authority, and you made everyone wait for so long."

At this time, Wang Yingjie spoke, and one could see that he was quite unhappy.

Jiang Zuo ignored Wang Yingjie and just asked, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"This is Eunuch Zhang. He brought the imperial edict from His Majesty."

Yan Kang stood up, and then said, "Kneel down and receive the order."

As he said this, he knelt on the ground.

Seeing this, Jiang Zuo also followed suit.

At this time, Eunuch Zhang took out the imperial edict and began to read it: "The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims... The Black Water Road won a great victory two days ago. I am very happy, so I issue a reward."

Reward?

Jiang Zuo felt a little relieved.

At this time, Wang Yingjie smiled complacently: "We are serving Your Majesty at our utmost and do not ask for any reward."

The chief eunuch glanced at him with a meaningful look, and continued to read: "This battle wiped out thousands of northern barbarians. You all have made contributions, especially Jiang Zuo. I will reward you with 100,000 taels and confer the title of Protector of the North..."

How could it be Jiang Zuo!

Upon hearing this imperial edict, Wang Yingjie was stunned on the spot.

It was clear that he had already taken the credit that day. Could it be that Your Majesty knew the truth?

"It turns out that Jiang Zuo is just a hypocrite." Wang Yingjie cursed in his heart, "He seems to be friendly and amiable on the surface, but it turns out that he has already complained behind my back!"

He felt quite unhappy and had no shame at all.

After hearing this, Jiang Zuo felt a little more shocked.

That woman changed her personality and actually gave herself a reward?

One hundred thousand taels is not a small amount.

But what is this “Hu Bei Jue”?

Then the chief eunuch read out: "The Six Garrison troops have performed well. Keep up the good work. I hope you will not be too greedy and rush ahead. Cooperate with each other and drive the barbarians north. I decree this!"

"The minister accepts the order."

Everyone said in unison.

After the chief eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, he exchanged a few words with everyone and left in a hurry.

Jiang Zuo was somewhat surprised and bowed, "I wonder if the Governor has any other instructions?"

"Train the soldiers well and assemble them in two days."

Yan Kang ordered.

Jiang Zuo leaned forward and said, "As you wish. If you have nothing else to say, my Lord, I will take my leave now."

"Uh-huh……"

Yan Kang pondered for two seconds, and then his gaze rested on Wang Yingjie.

Under Wang Yingjie's hateful gaze, Jiang Zuo calmly left the barracks.

After the chief eunuch Zhang Gonggong arrived, Wang Yingjie was expecting the imperial edict to be a commendation from the emperor, but he did not expect that all the limelight would be stolen by Jiang Zuo.

He returned to his tent full of resentment, drew his sword, and chopped it hard on the wooden table.

At this time, a soldier walked in. Seeing Wang Yingjie so angry, he did not dare to report for a while.

Wang Yingjie was still angry and turned to ask, "Have you investigated it clearly?"

What he wanted to investigate was how Jiang Zuo defeated two thousand Northern Barbarian cavalry that day.

In his opinion, this achievement was impossible to achieve, unless the grassland people were deliberately acting in a trick with Jiang Zuo...

"General, please look at this."

The soldier presented something.

Wang Yingjie reached out to take it and found that this thing was the weapon that Jiang Zuo asked to take away that day.

"What's so special about this thing?"

He carefully looked at the iron pipe in his hand, but no matter how long he looked at it, he still couldn't figure out the trick.

How could they kill so many barbarian cavalry without the sharpness of swords or the weight of blunt weapons?

"I heard that the Anding County soldiers used this weapon. Maybe there is a secret behind it."

Wang Yingjie tried to figure it out again, but still couldn't figure out what was going on. He just ordered, "Have someone take this thing apart and see what's hidden inside..."

"It's the general."

"Is there anything unusual about Jiang Zuo on weekdays?"

Wang Yingjie asked again.

The soldier stepped forward and whispered, "General, according to my secret investigation, I found that Jiang Zuo often left the city and went north, walked into a deep mountain, and then disappeared. Later, I heard a loud noise coming from the deep mountain. I wonder what happened?"

"Another loud noise?"

Wang Yingjie frowned.

Recalling the battle at Blackwater that day, he led the Six Garrisons Army to reinforce and seemed to hear bursts of noise.

Could it be that this thing in my hand was the source of the emission?

"Didn't I order you to follow closely? Why didn't you check it out?"

Wang Yingjie was extremely displeased.

The soldier said, "I did follow closely, but Jiang Zuo wandered around in the deep mountains and walked into a small path. I followed him and lost sight of him. Please forgive me, General. I will definitely send more people to observe secretly."

"Don't bring too many people, or that guy will find out."

Wang Yingjie had some concerns.

You must know that Jiang Zuo is a man who has made great military achievements. Even if he secretly hoarded armor, Your Majesty did not sentence him to death, which is enough to prove his status.

"Yes, General."

The soldier nodded in agreement.

"Also, continue to search that armory. There may be a lot of things hidden there. Find them one by one for me. Don't miss any corner."

Wang Yingjie gave the order again, and then his eyes were once again attracted by the iron pipe in his hand.

No matter what, Wang Yingjie must thoroughly investigate what secrets Jiangzuo is hiding.

If we can figure out the function of this thing and seize the weapons from Jiangzuo, then the Six Towns Army will be invincible...