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

"Miss Chen, I will excuse myself for the moment. Please do as you please. I will be back soon."

Jiang Zuo turned and left.

"Master Jiang, please go." Chen Qingyun said.

Looking at Jiang Zuo's departing figure, Chen Qingyun said softly: "Qiuyue, let's go to the tower."

She wanted to see what abilities Jiang Zuo had to repel the barbarians.

The head palace maid Qiuyue was still frowning, as she was worried about His Majesty's incognito visit.

I didn't expect that we would encounter an invasion by barbarians. If Anding County was breached, there would only be dozens of guards around the empress, and her safety would be difficult to guarantee. Now she has to go up to the city wall to supervise the battle, which is adding danger to danger.

Qiuyue knew His Majesty's temper well and did not dare to say much to dissuade him.

When they arrived at the top of the city wall, the barbarians had not yet attacked, but from afar, they could occasionally see enemy scouts on horseback gathering information on the military situation.

In Anding County, the troops had already assembled.

What puzzled Chen Qingyun was that there were carts full of treasures in the middle of the troops.

Jiang Zuo had been complaining about his poverty every day, but now he had collected so much gold, silver and jewelry in one go.

Don't judge a book by its cover. Jiang Zuo looks like a talented person, but he actually does the things that corrupt officials do.

They have to collect silver during the war. Could it be that they want to escape with the gold and silver?

Just when Chen Qingyun was puzzled, he heard Jiang Zuo shouting loudly: "Open the city gate! Fight!"

"Take the initiative?"

Chen Qingyun was shocked.

Is Jiang Zuo crazy?

Abandoning the sturdy city walls and running out to engage in a head-on confrontation with the brave and warlike barbarians from the grasslands, wouldn't this mean the end of our soldiers' lives?

As the empress of Dayan, she naturally had to prevent this inevitable defeat.

But before she could react, Jiang Zuo led his troops out of the city.

The sound of horse hooves and the flying dust.

Looking around, this army marches in step and looks quite energetic.

The point is that the number of this army is not inferior to any local army.

"You guys, follow secretly and report any battle situation immediately."

Chen Qingyun whispered orders to his followers.

"Yes!"

The army gradually moved away and disappeared into the mountains and forests.

In less than half a minute, a spy reported back.

"Our army fought with the barbarians in Fengshan Valley. Our army was defeated in one blow! A large amount of gold and silver supplies were left behind."

"really!"

Chen Qingyun frowned, just as she expected.

This Jiang Zuo is a complete mediocrity.

I had originally wanted to include him in the cabinet, but now it seems that I had completely missed the mark.

"Pass on my order to arrest Jiang Zuo immediately!"

Chen Qingyun gave the order softly.

The first is the crime of losing the army, the second is the crime of corruption, and the third is the crime of deceiving the emperor.

Each one of them is enough to sentence Jiang Zuo to death.

Just as the empress was about to send out her oral order, another spy returned in time to report: "Report! Our army used gold and silver to lure the enemy deep into our territory, and defeated the barbarian troops, killing more than a thousand people. Lord Jiang is personally leading the army in pursuit!"

"really?!"

The speed of this reversal was completely beyond Chen Qingyun's expectations!

"Wait... I take back my previous order..."

Chen Qingyun was quite surprised.

In such a short time, Jiang Zuo dared to take such a risky move.

Is he really a talented general?

Having said that, this cannot dispel Chen Qingyun's inner concerns. Jiang Zuo is at most a talented corrupt official.

In less than half an hour, Jiang Zuo personally led the army back to Anding County.

There were constant calls and shouts.

The common people and soldiers all shouted Jiang Zuo's name.

Chen Qingyun saw this and couldn't help but ask himself, did he really misunderstand Jiang Zuo?

As long as Jiang Zuo has no ulterior motives, no matter how many soldiers he recruits, it is all for the sake of protecting the safety of Dayan's borders.

Jiang Zuo has indeed made great achievements in this battle and deserves to be rewarded.

After careful inquiries, I learned that the Jiangzuo army suffered only eighty casualties, but killed thousands of barbarian cavalry. Such a casualty ratio is truly astonishing!

Chen Qingyun was conflicted, and his view of Jiang Zuo changed a little...

"Master Jiang is indeed wise and brave, a genius beyond compare!"

"The best general in the world!"

"It's not the first time that our Lord Jiang has defeated the barbarians. Why are you making such a fuss?"

The people praised him one after another, but it was not to flatter him. Ever since Jiang Zuo took office as the county magistrate, the barbarians from the grassland had never invaded Anding County, and every time they were defeated by the officials and soldiers of An County.

Jiang Zuo is definitely the most powerful official in the world!

"low profile……"

Jiang Zuo was riding on a horse, feeling calm and relaxed.

Listening to the people's words, Chen Qingyun's expression changed slightly.

"Not the first victory?"

Didn't Jiangzuo often report that the barbarians were heading south and Anding County was unable to cope with them? They also requested to dispatch personnel to strengthen the border defense. It seems that all of these were lies.

The crime of deceiving the emperor is even more serious!

Furthermore, Anding County has strong military forces and is deeply loved by the people in Jiangzuo.

If everyone responds to his call in the future, it will definitely be a threat to the imperial court's borders.

Chen Qingyun is suspicious by nature. She can't sleep or eat well if she allows Jiangzuo to grow stronger!

Jiang Zuo smiled and looked around, waving to the people. He glanced and saw Chen Qingyun and his group standing on the city wall.

After entering the city, Jiang Zuo asked his followers in a low voice: "Have you checked the identity of the person just now?"

"Your Excellency, we have found out that they are indeed from Guanzhong. The young lady leading them is probably the second daughter of Chen Chong, a cloth merchant from Guanzhong."

In fact, before Chen Qingyun went on the incognito visit, he had already ordered someone to forge his identity.

"Chen Chong, the richest businessman in Guanzhong? No wonder this group of people looks unusual..."

I heard that the Chen Chong family has an average relationship with the current emperor, which at least proves that Miss Chen was not commissioned by the court.

Jiang Zuo felt a little relieved.

Jiang Zuo had already known the relationship networks and various intelligence of the various factions in the dynasty. If he wanted to survive in the chaotic times, he would have to have this ability.

Whenever a new face appeared in Anding County, Jiang Zuo would order people to find out his background.

He just wants to make money and doesn't want to get into any trouble.

But Jiang Zuo could never have imagined it.

This graceful and charming lady in front of me could be the empress of the Great Yan Kingdom...

"Since you are here sincerely to do business, you must be received with high rules!"

Jiang Zuo clapped his hands and had an idea in mind.

Surrounded by the people, Jiang Zuo announced something.

"All the soldiers who participated in the battle just now will be rewarded generously."

"it is good!"

Everyone cheered in unison.

After saying that, Jiang Zuo came in front of Chen Qingyun.

"Miss Chen, I'm sorry for what I did just now. I took time out to fight a battle. I hope you can forgive me for the poor hospitality."

Jiang Zuo greeted her warmly. After all, in his eyes, this Miss Chen was not only a beauty, but also a big money bag...

Chen Qingyun nodded slightly and said, "Congratulations, sir, you have made a great contribution. When you report to the court one day, you will surely rise to great heights and be promoted to a higher position and given a title."

"Report to the court? I don't intend to report it."

Jiang Zuo said.

"Why not?"

Chen Qingyun didn't understand.

Jiang Zuo said: "The imperial court? How much money can the imperial court give? I don't care about this little reward. To be honest, young lady, I just want the current emperor to stop worrying about the affairs of Anding County and let me be a small official. I will be satisfied. If some big official suddenly descends from the sky one day, I will not agree..."

Hearing this, Chen Qingyun bit his thin lips lightly, frowned slightly, and was very unhappy: "I just forgave you temporarily, how dare you speak so arrogantly."

You, Jiang Zuo, really want to have your own army and establish your own faction!

When Qiuyue, the senior palace maid beside her, saw the empress's expression, she felt a chill down her spine and had already mourned for Jiang Zuo in her heart.