The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 513 Growing Stronger and Stronger

Although Zhang Shaoqing is not angry, he has been tormented so badly in recent years that he has lost all his strength. So why is the emperor doing this at this critical juncture?

This might give Zhang Xingchen a second chance to reconsider. Although Zhang Xingchen is an honest and simple man, he can be impulsive and stubborn at times.

Zhang Xingchen wasn't stupid either. What did the Emperor want to do to him now? "Zhang Xingchen handed over his own Embroidered Uniform Guard. It's been under your command for several years now, and it's getting stronger and stronger."

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard can't operate like this. Let's hand over the command of the battle to Zhang Shaoqing now." The Emperor's words caused cold sweat to pour down Zhang Xingchen's forehead.

Zhang Xingchen believed that the reason the Emperor had asked him to summon the Embroidered Uniform Guard was because he wanted to deal with him. After all, he had almost joined forces with the Empress Dowager to deal with the Emperor.

Zhang Xingchen hadn't expected the Emperor to be so vengeful. How much time had passed? To put it bluntly, the Emperor was already eager to deal with him.

This was a reality that Zhang Xingchen could not accept no matter what, and at that time Zhang Xingchen shook his head and laughed.

"Your Majesty, the Embroidered Uniform Guard is in my hands. You have seen their excellence. Now is the crucial moment."

"If I were to hand over the Embroidered Uniform Guard to Zhang Xingchen like this, could I guarantee that it would be restored to its former glory within a few years?" Zhang Xingchen immediately retorted to the Emperor's words.

The emperor was rejected, which was something he could not accept under any circumstances, and he was about to get angry. Chen Er walked out indifferently, and Chen Er was not stupid.

Chen Er only needed to glance at Zhang Xingchen to know what Zhang Xingchen was thinking. It was obvious that Zhang Xingchen was afraid that the Emperor would harm him.

Now, Zhang Xingchen's only hope for survival lies with the Embroidered Uniform Guard, so Chen Er has no choice but to take action.

"Brother Zhang Xingchen, I know what you're really thinking, but I have to tell you that the Emperor won't take action against you because of this."

"Although you were a bit rebellious just now, trying to arrest the Emperor, I assure you that the Emperor will not target you."

The reason Chen Er said this was that he himself had no confidence at all. After all, the emperor was not him, and who knew what the emperor was thinking?

In any case, if he were the emperor just now, Chen Er would not be able to forgive Zhang Xingchen for acting so decisively.

Zhang Xingchen was very unwilling at the time, because he knew very well that if he handed over the Embroidered Uniform Guard, whether to the Emperor or Zhang Shaoqing, it would be a disaster.

In the end, no one could protect his dog's life, so Zhang Xingchen said angrily at the time.

"Your Majesty, do you know how much I've worried about the Embroidered Uniform Guard these past few years? How could I possibly hand over my fresh blood to someone else to manage?"

"Besides, many people don't understand how the Embroidered Uniform Guard is trained. What you've done is truly disheartening." Zhang Xingchen's angry words immediately made the Emperor shake his head and smile bitterly.

The Emperor sighed before continuing, "Zhang Xingchen, don't be too angry. I had no other choice but to resort to this method. You know it's not because I have the power to fight."

"Look at us, it's like the Three Kingdoms period. I have a royal guard, you have one, and Wei Zhongxian has one too. It's like a pile of loose sand, we can never get together."

The emperor had no choice but to continue his persuasion, but Wei Zhongxian seized the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, I feel that your analogy is completely incorrect."

"If you want to unite this disorganized group into a cohesive force, why not hand over all your Imperial Guards to me? My people are best at training the elite of the Ming Dynasty."

After Wei Zhongxian finished speaking, he burst into laughter, and his cronies all echoed his sentiments.

“Your Majesty, I think Lord Wei Zhongxian’s method is quite good. Wei Zhongxian has managed to make the Eastern Depot so successful in such a short time this year. Does Your Majesty not trust Lord Wei Zhongxian?” a fellow said.

Another guy stood up and said, "I think that makes sense. Why doesn't Your Majesty give it a try and let Wei Zhongxian manage the three soldiers' corps? He'll definitely manage them very well."

After the adult finished speaking, he didn't forget to give the emperor a fake smile.

The Emperor was so angry that his eyes almost blazed with fury. Helpless, the Emperor didn't know what to do, so he reluctantly glanced at Chen Er with a questioning look.

In fact, Chen Er understood that it was impossible to succeed on the first try, so his most important task at the moment was to persuade Zhang Xingchen.

When Zhang Xingchen agrees to give the battle power to Zhang Shaoqing, Chen Er will have a reason to punish Wei Zhongxian if Wei Zhongxian is unwilling.

So Chen Er came to Zhang Xingchen's side and patted Zhang Xingchen on the shoulder, but Zhang Xingchen took the initiative to move aside.

Clearly, the relationship between the two had soured as a result. Before Chen Er could even speak, Zhang Xingchen spoke first.

"Chen Er, you have disappointed me too much. I have always regarded you as a brother. Every time you are in danger, I am the first to rush to your aid."

“I valued your life more than mine, but how do you treat me now? You have disappointed me greatly.”

It's obvious that Zhang Xingchen said that because he considered the Emperor and Chen Er to be strategists working together.

He wanted to take control of the war effort from his own hands. To put it bluntly, if he handed over the war effort, the emperor would probably take action against him the next second.

Although Zhang Xingchen was an honest and simple man, he had a clear understanding of the current situation. Zhang Xingchen's words made Chen Er shake his head and smile bitterly.

“Brother, you’re overcomplicating things. Just like the Emperor said, it’s like a pile of loose sand. You need someone to hold it in their hands to turn it into a cohesive force.”

"It's alright now, the Ming Dynasty isn't at war. But what if, after a while, another country sees that the Ming Dynasty isn't attacking us? What should we do then?"

Chen Er's words immediately aroused Wei Zhongxian's dissatisfaction: "Chen Er is trying to spread rumors and mislead the public. I think you are a jinx."

"Your Majesty, please arrest Chen Er and throw him into the imperial prison immediately. Our Ming Dynasty doesn't need officials like him." Wei Zhongxian's words made Chen Er's brows furrow.