Zhang Anshi was also convinced, but Chen Deng was hesitant in speaking. It seemed that he was not unjustly tortured.

Zhang Anshi continued: "What happened after that?"

"After that, someone... came to visit me."

Zhang Anshi frowned: "Someone also noticed you, so... took the initiative to contact you?"

Chen Deng nodded: "Exactly!"

Zhang Anshi continued to ask: "Who is this person?"

"He is my nephew." Chen Deng said calmly.

After Zhang Anshi heard this, he said: "You mean, your nephew..."

Chen Deng shook his head and said: "No, he is just a small role, or... just someone who delivers messages to others."

Zhang Anshi nodded: "Continue talking."

Perhaps because of the continuous blows he suffered these days, Chen Deng was unusually calm at this time. After all... the 'excitement' had passed, and it was now the time of the sage.

Chen Deng said: "Your Highness hopes... I will pick out the important things and tell you?"

"No." Zhang Anshi waved his hand and said, "No matter how big or small, we have to tell you everything."

Zhang Anshi cannot miss the details here.

Chen Deng nodded and continued: "My nephew once loved traveling and made many friends..."

Zhang Anshi said: "You nephew, do you know that you secretly contacted people to write articles?"

Chen Deng shook his head: "I act very carefully, not to mention that I really don't dare to affect my family. Therefore, except for like-minded people, I will never leak it. Even if I write an article, it will be sealed with wax and wax and sent out.

"

Zhang Anshi couldn't help but become confused and frowned: "It's even weirder if you put it this way. Since you are so cautious, why do they know that the source of these rumors is from you? The people who conspired with you...can you ensure that they have nothing to do with them?

"

"At least..." Chen Deng said: "These people are mostly scouted by me and should have nothing to do with those people."

Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows, and then said: "These people... seem to be quite capable of inquiring about information. Keep talking."

Chen Dengdao: "My nephew came to see me and suddenly scolded His Highness. I didn't know the purpose of his visit, but he just said a few perfunctory words! But in the end, my nephew suddenly mentioned the articles circulating in the market... I naturally denied it, but

But my nephew just smiled and said that he had a friend who wanted to see me."

Zhang Anshi suddenly became curious and asked: "Who is this person?"

Chen Deng took a deep look at Zhang Anshi and said, "This person is the chief historian of Anding County."

When Zhang Anshi heard this, he immediately raised his eyebrows, Prince An Ding?

Prince Anding is actually just a minor character.

This person is a descendant of King Qin and a concubine, so he is not qualified to inherit the title of prince. Like Zhang Anshi, he is a county prince.

But this guy... In Zhang Anshi's impression, he seems to be an uneasy master.

Of course, the current Ming Dynasty is obviously different from the Ming Dynasty in history. With the transfer of vassals, the relationship between the imperial court and the clan has been greatly eased. The Anding County Prince also followed the Qin Dynasty and was enfeoffed overseas.

Logically speaking...

Zhang Anshi said: "What did you say?"

"It is said that Prince Anding has great ambitions and wants to turn things around." Chen Deng said.

Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "Why should he turn things around?"

"The King of Qin was granted the title of Zhenla and had several guards, including Prince Anding, who also had one guard. The King of Qin was weak and sick, and Prince Anding was the younger brother of King Qin. The overseas territory was dangerous, so the military power of the Prince of Qin's palace naturally came to be controlled here.

This is the hand of the Prince of Anping County."

Chen Deng said, paused, glanced at Zhang Anshi, and then said: "What's more, Zhenla is rich in jade, and now he is training elite soldiers day and night, treating virtuous corporals, and His Royal Highness Prince Anding is also strongly opposed to the New Deal, so...he

I think as long as the world changes..."

Zhang Anshi couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this, and said: "So that's it, then...how do you deal with it?"

Chen Deng said: "The Prince of Anding County has a distinguished status. Since he has an agenda, then... he must have someone to rely on. If not, he will definitely not dare to act."

"Secondly, he has a deep understanding of the biggest contradictions within the Ming Dynasty, and he can use this to wait for opportunities to change. Therefore, he must be an extraordinary person."

"In the letters he wrote secretly with Chen, he was humble and courteous, and always courteous to virtuous people. It can be seen from this that his... ambition is not small, and his wisdom is also very unpredictable."

Zhang Anshi took a deep breath and said, "Then how can Mr. Chen know that he can succeed?"

Chen Deng said: "The world is in a state of raging fire, and the situation is even more dangerous than when His Majesty Jingnan was at peace. Prince Anding, on the other hand, is able to inquire about news at any time in the capital. With such great ambition, he has also trained an elite army. Now,

Your Majesty is already old, as long as..."

Zhang Anshi's face became increasingly weird. After thinking for a while, he interrupted Chen Deng: "Do you think he can succeed?"

Chen Deng pursed his lips and said: "I used to think it was okay. The world is full of dry firewood, as long as someone is willing to raise their arms... But now I feel that it seems... quite disappointing."

"No, no, no." Zhang Anshi said: "Do you think Mr. Chen can succeed with this Prince Anding?"

Chen Dengdao: "I have had correspondence with this man, and his speech is extraordinary. What's more, if you don't have great ambitions and are not worried about the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, how can you dare to do this? This is a dragon and a phoenix among men..."

Zhang Anshi looked at Chen Deng with a strange look. He even wondered if Chen Deng was playing some trick.

Zhang Anshi's look and expression were so profound that Chen Deng couldn't help but said: "Does your Highness not believe it?"

Zhang Anshi said unexpectedly: "No, I didn't believe it just now, but now...it seems that I have to believe it. But...or, is it possible? What I am talking about is whether it is possible. The name of this Anding County Prince is Zhu Shangqi

That guy, is he simply sick? What I am saying is..."

As he spoke, Zhang Anshi pointed to his head: "Mental problems."

Chen Deng: "..."

Seeing that Chen Deng had no reaction for a moment, Zhang Anshi said: "Mr. Chen, what do you think?"

Chen Deng actually suddenly became a little discouraged. The recent blows were really too great. The complacency he had in the past has now long since disappeared.

So much so that he was suddenly reminded by Zhang Anshi, and after careful consideration, he actually began to waver.

He subconsciously said: "It shouldn't be..."

Zhang Anshi said patiently: "Come here, let me tell you. Your Majesty's attempt to achieve peace is so difficult that some so-called clan members also have delusional thoughts, thinking that they can also succeed. But Mr. Chen really understands his so-called fierce military strength."

Military? If he really has a strong army and strong horses, I'm afraid he has already shown off his power in Zhenla, but there has been no movement so far. Instead, he came to Chen Gong for help and wanted to rely on Chen Gong's articles?"

Chen Deng's expression changed slightly.

Zhang Anshi continued: "As for the so-called courtesy corporal and the dry firewood, Mr. Chen, has he ever thought about it? In the past dynasties, everyone has been imitating the so-called courtesy corporal. But if he is a true courtesy corporal, a large number of people will definitely defect to Prince Anding's palace in Chenla.

, but have you ever heard of anyone seeking refuge?"

Chen Deng: "..."

The more Zhang Anshi talked, the more he felt this was the case, so he continued: "A person like this actually wants to do something great and imitates His Majesty Jingnan. Mr. Chen, this person may be seriously ill."

Chen Deng remained silent.

Zhang Anshi said: "Is this only Prince Anding?"

"Hey... I have nothing to hide until now?" Chen Deng sighed and suddenly said: "Your Highness, does our agreement still count?"

Zhang Anshi nodded and said, "It counts."

Chen Deng looked at Zhang Anshi with sharp eyes and said: "My clan members will be handed over to His Highness."

Zhang Anshi was sincere and said calmly: "Don't worry, they will survive, but... it's not easy to live a good life. You know it yourself. You are a rebel. If I take care of them, it will be inconvenient." ."

There was no trace of expression on Chen Deng's face. He even glanced at Zhang Anshi gratefully before lowering his head slightly and sighing: "His Highness's words are enough. Today, Chen realizes how stupid he is."

Zhang Anshi said: "People always can't see themselves clearly, and they can't see others clearly either. This kind of thing is very common."

Chen Deng raised his head and stared at Zhang Anshi: "Does His Highness know that what he does must be correct?"

"Yes." Zhang Anshi replied decisively.

Chen Deng said: "How can you see it?"

Zhang Anshi said: "Because I have known for five hundred years from above and five hundred years from below!"

Chen Deng: "..."

Zhang Anshi said: "In the past few days, I will ask Jin Yiwei to take good care of you. If you have any letters, as long as there are no taboos in them, I will allow you to pass them on to your relatives. Wait for your Majesty's announcement!"

Chen Deng looked at Zhang Anshi intently for a long time, and then he actually stood up and bowed to Zhang Anshi: "That's enough, thank you very much."

After saying "Thank you", Chen Deng bowed even lower.

Zhang Anshi looked at Chen Deng with a faint look, and then sighed deeply.

When I stepped out, Chen Li and others were already waiting here.

Zhang Anshi said: "Hurry and get the briefing from Prince Anding. I will go to see you immediately."

After a while, Zhang Anshi came to see him.

Seeing Zhang Anshi's tired appearance, Zhu Di waved his hand to Zhang Anshi and said, "Give me a seat."
To be continued...