Can I still be promoted?

Hearing Chen Ze's words, Zhang Li was completely stunned.

To be honest, when he heard from Huang Liang that Chen Zenai was the special envoy sent by General Ouyang, and even promised them that if they fully helped him, he would propose to General Ouyang to restore their status afterwards, Zhang Li didn't dare to hold on.

There are expectations.

He knew very well what he had done.

How serious is the crime of killing an army commander in the middle of battle?

Will General Ouyang forgive him?

Comparing his feelings with his own, Zhang Li believed that since he was in General Ouyang's position, it would be impossible for him to be spared. Otherwise, how could he explain to the other generals?

Anyone who disagrees will be killed. Who will dare to fight together in the future?

So when Zhang Li thought about it, even if he were to be amnesty afterwards, he would at most be demoted to civilian status. It would be almost impossible for him to become a general again.

From what Chen Ze said, it seemed that not only could he be reinstated, but he could even be promoted again?

After being stunned, Zhang Li smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "I don't dare to think about it, I don't dare to think about it."

"Why don't you dare?"

Chen Ze said seriously: "Although I can't just listen to your side of the story on this matter, if what you said is true, then the fault of this matter is not yours!"

"When the crisis in Fengqi Province is resolved, I will inform General Ouyang and suggest that he restart the investigation of what happened back then and give you justice!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Li's whole body trembled and he looked at Chen Ze in disbelief.

"Mr. Chen, who are you? You don't have to do it for me..."

"Brother Zhang, what are you talking about?"

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Chen Ze, who said with determination: "Everyone is working for the empire, so there is no need to talk about identity. It's fine if Chen doesn't know about this matter. Now that he knows it, it's a decision."

I won’t sit idly by and ignore it!”

"This...I..."

Zhang Li's lips trembled for a long time, and finally he burst into tears of gratitude. He bowed to Chen Ze and said with emotion: "Master Chen, Zhang Li's life will be yours from now on!"

Chen Ze quickly turned aside, reached out to help him, and said seriously: "Brother Zhang, we all work for the empire, so naturally we can help if we can, but the premise is that what you said is true!"

"That's natural!"

Zhang Li suddenly stood up, his eyes were red, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Master Chen, please rest assured, what I, Zhang Li, said is absolutely not false, and this matter can be verified!"

"That's good."

Chen Ze nodded and said: "However, this matter must be discussed later. Our current focus must be on helping General Ouyang solve the crisis in Fengqi Province."

"It's natural!"

Zhang Li changed his previous submissive attitude. Under the excitement, he seemed to have become the fiery general who dared to confront the coach.

"If your lord gives you orders, I, Zhang Li, dare not disobey. As I said just now, Zhang Li's life will be entrusted to Lord Chen!"

Seeing that he really meant what he said, Chen Ze felt a little uncomfortable, but he felt a twinge of guilt in his heart.

When Zhang Li came, the first question he asked was to ask the other party why the grass fell.

This is not aimless, but a calculation.

You must know that most of the reasons why these generals, even Huang Liang, fell into disgrace was because they were forced to do nothing.

Except for a small number of people who are inherently cruel, how many people who have embarked on the road of military generals are willing to go back and become useless bandits?

So it's easy to find some explanations from the other person's experience.

To be honest, even if there was some exaggeration in Zhang Li's words, Chen Ze would not point it out at this time. Instead, he would try his best to guide the other person and convince him that what he did back then was absolutely correct.

It was someone else who was wrong!

The more resentment is aroused in the other party's heart, the more grateful they will be to Chen Ze, thinking that they have met a confidant.

A scholar dies for a confidant.

Although these words are a bit serious, at least the other party will try their best to complete the tasks assigned by Chen Ze.

Whether it's for this sense of knowing someone, or whether it's for the pie that Chen Ze drew to promote the other party to a military rank, the four words "do your best" can definitely be achieved.

But who knew that Zhang Li would be so stubborn.

Chen Ze's words directly aroused the deepest sorrow and anger in the other party's heart. With the emotions surging, Chen Ze believed that at this moment, he could hand Zhang Li a knife and ask him to commit suicide in front of him. It is estimated that the other party would not hesitate at all.

But the key is, can Chen Ze really give him advice to Ouyang Lixing?

At the moment, Chen Ze is still in the stage of taking things one step at a time. His first goal at the moment is to spare no effort to rescue the hostages who have been held captive for five years.

Then, he would have time to consider whether to help Ouyang Lixing to stabilize the situation in Fengqi Province.

This is an alternative plan that may be implemented, but it may also be abandoned by Chen Ze if the time is not right.

Once he gave up, he would naturally not be able to speak in front of Ouyang Lixing, so how could he help Zhang Li reverse the case?

Chen Ze will not feel any guilt for deceiving Huang Liang, because this person has evil intentions and is a person who puts profit first.

But Zhang Li was different.

He spoke out for the sake of his soldiers and refused to abandon the brothers who saved him, which shows that this man is a kind and righteous man.

Regarding this point, Chen Ze believed that Zhang Li did not appear to be a faker.

Not only because of the emotions shown by Zhang Li, but also because of Huang Liang's behavior, which can actually confirm Zhang Li's character from the side.

Chen Ze felt somewhat guilty for deceiving such a person.

But at this time, it was a helpless move.

Soon after, he would ask Zhang Li to accompany Tang Feng and lead 20,000 bandits to become prisoners. In view of the characteristics of the bandits, Chen Ze must find a backbone for this army before setting off.

Of course Tang Feng couldn't succeed.

He had no friendship with these bandits at all, and he was the one who led the group of 20,000 people and was ambushed. One can imagine how far Tang Feng's reputation in the army would fall by then.

Will anyone listen to what he says next?

So at this time, Zhang Li became even more important.

As long as he stands firmly by Tang Feng's side, the 20,000 bandits who are scattered will not really disperse, but can act according to the plan.

However, because Zhang Linai was such an upright person, Chen Ze knew clearly that he had found the right person, leaving aside the matter of deceiving him.

Compared with Huang Liang, this piece of legislation is obviously more reliable and will be extremely helpful for his plan.

And if in the end Chen Ze was unable to fulfill his promise, he also made up his mind to give Zhang Li a hand. At worst, he would just let him return to the Qingyang Empire with him.
Chapter completed!