Chapter 158: Breaking the deadlock

The night was already deep. Zhang Huan rode on his horse and walked slowly east along Chunming Street. There was still a faint fragrance of white chrysanthemum unique to Cui Ning, and her resentment and love seemed to echo in his mind. The beauty's infatuation further strengthened his determination to take Cui Ning away.

However, his visit to Beijing this time was not entirely for Cui Ning. He also had to plan a stable environment for his future development, which involved three people, Cui Yuan, Pei Jun and Wei Yan.

These three people represent the three major families of the Tang Dynasty. How to use the contradictions between them to build a stable big triangle. Then, in this big triangle, in the Helong area, Zhang Huan, Duan Xiushi and Wei Yan built a small triangle, so that he had room for development.

Of course, Zhang Huan also knew that his own people were slight and had no say in the struggle between these three families. However, because of this, he could calmly make arrangements behind his back.

And the key now is that he needs to find a breakthrough to break the deadlock.

Zhang Huan's horse turned a corner and then walked south. He couldn't help but think of Cui Xiaofu, her helplessness and bowing to him.

Yes, she was too impatient and got rid of Li Shi too early to get Li Shi's connections. At the same time, she underestimated Cui Yuan's determination and eventually put herself in a cage.

Now all she can rely on is herself and Duan Xiushi. Thinking of this, Zhang Huan's eyes showed a knowing smile. Cui Xiaofu was an extremely useful chess piece. At least her identity as an empress dowager is very useful for her future. He must hold this chess piece in his hand. Through Li Fanyun and his help to her, she gradually became dependent on herself. As for Duan Xiushi, Zhang Huan did not take it to heart. If necessary, a word would be enough to destroy his loyalty to Cui Xiaofu.

Cui Xiaofu asked him to help Duan Xiushi as the governor of Shuofang, which did not conflict with his small triangle plan. It can be said that it coincided with his ideas. The best time was at the grand dynasty meeting on the seventh day of the lunar month. Seven cabinet ministers were there. As long as four people agreed, the matter would be done. Pei Jun would explain it; Chu Xingshui was his uncle, and he was not worried; and the new Minister of Rites Lu Qi was Pei Jun's confidant, and only Pei Junma was the leader, which was considered a by-product of Pei Jun's after communicating with Pei Jun. The key was the fourth person, Cui Yuan, Wang Ang, or Yang Qi.

Cui Yuan, he is the real key to solving this problem. So how can Cui Yuan agree to appoint Duan Xiushi as the governor of Shuofang?

'exchange?'

At this time, these two words suddenly appeared in Zhang Huan's mind, and he immediately thought of a solution. He couldn't help but laugh gently immediately. This method might be to build a breakthrough for the stable triangle.

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The first drums that closed the city gate and the fangmen sounded over Chang'an, and the pedestrians on the street rushed towards the neighbors they lived in. Zhang Huan also whipped the horses hard, and the horses rushed towards Xuanyifang. Just as the fangmen was about to close, Zhang Huan and several followers rushed into Xuanyifang.

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Back at Pei's mansion, Zhang Huan quickly walked to his yard. The yard was very quiet. All the lights in the room were out. He touched the room. This room was carefully arranged by Pei Jun. For the outside, they were already husband and wife, so they needed to enter the same door. But in fact, they were not really married. So after entering the main door, there was another suite on the left and Zhang Huan who lived on the right. Just as Zhang Huan was about to enter his room, he suddenly found that Pei Ying's door seemed to be closed. He leaned into and looked. Hua Jinxiu and Xiaoqiu were asleep on the bed outside, both of whom were asleep, making a slight snoring sound evenly, and from time to time, a few words of Hua Jinxiu's vague dream words came.

Just as he was about to withdraw, his heart moved, and he tiptoed into the inner room again. The brazier was lit in the room, which was very warm. It was probably that Pei Ying had already fallen asleep.

‘Crack!Crack!’ He knocked on the flint twice, and a ball of flame ignited in his hand. Then he lit the light in the room. He walked to Pei Ying’s bed with the oil lamp, opened a curtain and looked inside.

Pei Ying was already asleep. She curled up in a ball with a pillow in her arms, her black hair spread on her shoulders, her posture was delicate and lazy. The light shone on her fair face, reflecting a beautiful blush. Compared to the purity she was when she first met her, she now had a vague sense of mature charm.

Zhang Huan sighed softly. Cui Ning's infatuation made him linger in his dreams and gave him a kind of unforgettable love, but Pei Ying gave him a kind of warmth, faint, like a clear spring to nourish his heart.

He slowly took off his outer clothes, and then struggled to untie dozens of soft armored robes bit by bit, blew out the lamp, and then lay tiredly beside Pei Ying, smelling the faint fragrance on her body, and his mind was confused. At this time, Pei Ying turned over and put her hands and feet on him. Zhang Huan dared not move, and before he knew it, he fell asleep.

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When he woke up the next day, it was already dawn and his little wife was gone. Zhang Huan remembered his plan yesterday and then turned over and sat up.

"Get sick, don't you sleep a little longer?" Pei Ying walked in from outside with a tray and smiled. She put the tray down. It was today's breakfast. She pinched Zhang Huan's nose and smiled and said, "Bad guy, when will I sneak up on my bed?"

It can be seen that she is in a good mood. I guess she is relieved that Zhang Huan came back last night. When Zhang Huan wanted to reach out to hug her, she ran away like an antelope.

"Then I'll have dinner!" Zhang Huan stretched his waist long, finished the breakfast in a few bites, then patted his stomach and smiled, "I'm full, it's time to do the job."

"You're going to come back early tonight."

Pei Ying's face suddenly flushed, and she lowered her head shyly and said, "Dad hopes that we will kowtow to him and grandpa tonight, and Uncle Chu Shi will come when the time comes."

Zhang Huan suddenly understood, he nodded and said seriously: "Don't worry! I'll be back in the afternoon, and I'll take you to my mother's place tomorrow."

He then simply cleaned up and rushed to Yongjiafang with more than 100 elite soldiers.

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In the Quan House in Yongjiafang, Zhang Huan and Li Mi were agreeing on the details of the final action, while Lin Delong sat aside. He would be the operator of this action.

"I have already passed by Cui Mansion. Today, Cui Yuan did not go to Daming Palace. I heard that he is sick."

Zhang Huan paced slowly in the room with his hands behind his back. He couldn't help but look a little proud on his face and smiled: "This is really God's help. In this way, Cui Yuan can't wash away the suspicion of the mastermind."

"The plan is very good. In this way, Wei Yan will hate Cui Yuan to the core, and the position of Minister of Rites has also been vacant. It can be said that several birds of one stone have been killed, and it has indeed broken the deadlock." Li Mi's eyes were full of praise for Zhang Huan's plan. He thought for a while and said, "The key is whether you can be sure to persuade Pei Jun to give the Ministry of Rites to Cui Yuan."

Zhang Huan stopped and smiled slightly, "I think he should agree to it with emotion and move it with benefits."

Li Mi understood what he meant, so he stopped asking about this. He looked carefully at the road map drawn by Zhang Huan, and suddenly frowned and said, "In fact, it is most appropriate to persuade the farmer to start. Why do you choose to go back to his home?"

"I have planned to turn it into my eyeliner in Chang'an, so I don't want to destroy it. Besides, there are many other important officials in Guan'an, and many of them have guards. I am worried that a brother would be caught if he fails. He took action in Guangdefang. One is close to his home. He has relaxed his vigilance. The other is not garrisoned in Guangdefang. The Xishi garrison closest to Guangdefang is Pei Jun's Qianniu Guard. Even if a brother is caught, I can save him."

When Zhang Huan said this, he apologized to Lin Delong and said, "I'm so sorry to just ask the master to do such a thing for me."

Lin Delong touched his nose and smiled helplessly: "It's okay to do it once or twice, just treat it as the money I paid in advance for buying a road in Wuwei."

"Make sure the master will like Virgin County."

Zhang Huan said as he took a bag from the side and handed it to Lin Delong, saying lightly: "All everything you need is here, I hope the master can kill him with one knife."

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Jiang Huan was born in a farmer family and worked in the fields when he was young. After passing the imperial examination and becoming an official, he left the farming business. In October this year, he bought half a share of the land at the urging farmhouse. As the leisure fun in his spare time before and after lunch, he seemed to have returned to his time decades ago. He enjoyed it and went to the urging farmhouse to farm every day.
To be continued...