Chapter 533: You must first have a position before you can talk about contribution
“You are just forty this year, but you have no room for improvement!” Xiang Zhuang said: “Chen Yan, didn’t you notice? Your position in the Great Chu Navy has become increasingly marginalized. Every so-called reform of the navy has deprived you, the deputy commander, of some of your power. You are not a fool, you should have discovered this!"
Chen Yan took a deep breath and said: " Brother Xiang, there is no need to sow discord. This is called flattening. The truth will make our Dachu navy even more powerful."
Xiang Zhuang laughed: "I didn't expect you to be so naive. Chen Yan, have you ever thought about why the Queen Mother is so rich? What about Wang Pu, who was born in Hong Kong Banner of the Demon Sect?”
"Wang Pu is indeed capable! He is better at water skills than me." Chen Yan said calmly: "And since the Demon Sect Hong Kong Banner has surrendered to the imperial court, Brother Xiang, I think it is not appropriate for you to compare them with those Conspirators are compared.”
Xiang Zhuang nodded and said: "What about Wang Pu? Wang Pu is already over sixty. He is only the eighth grade of Xuanyuan and cannot escape the erosion of time. Logically speaking, you who are in your prime should be the best of the navy. The next commander is good, but why is it not you but Wang Pu’s son, Director Wang! Do you think Director Wang is better than you?”
Chen Yan’s eyes narrowed, and his anger grew little by little. of gathering.
"You think Wang Pu is squeezing you out, but if I sue you, this is what the Queen Mother means. Do you believe it?" Xiang Zhuang said calmly: "For example, this time, the Shu County Navy raided After capturing Badong and Zigui, the main force of our Dachu navy will be sent out. Wang Pu will be stationed at Jinghu to dispatch troops. Wang Dao will lead the main force upstream to find the Shujun navy to fight. And you, the Dachu navy The deputy commander can only stay in Danyang fishing. Hehe, Chen Yan, once Director Wang wins this battle, you, the deputy commander of the Navy, might go ashore and take a job in the Ministry of War! "< br>
"As long as you can win, it doesn't matter!"
"Have you never thought about why the Queen Mother trusts Wang Pu so much? Is it really just because he is better than you?"
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Chen Yan remained silent.
"If I told you that the Queen Mother is actually a member of the Demon Cult, would you believe it?"
Chen Yan raised his head and glanced at Xiang Zhuang, his eyes full of sarcasm.
Xiang Zhuang sighed and said: "I know you don't believe it. In fact, I didn't believe it at first either. But the fact is that, Wang Jun died in Tong Palace, and he was considered to be with you back then. We fought side by side, do you still remember him?”
“This man surrendered and conspired to assassinate the Queen Mother!”
Xiang Zhuang waved his hand and said: "Chen Yan, if I tell you too much about some things, you will only find it ridiculous and think that I am drunk and talking nonsense, but I just want to tell you that there are some things that seem incredible. , but it really exists. In fact, I also know that you have always had a lot of doubts in your heart, otherwise you would not have told me about me looking for you in the past two years. Since you stayed in Danyang this time, Then just watch with your eyes wide open. I hope that at the last moment, you can make the right choice!"
Chen Yan stood up and said, "The reason why I don't report you is because of me! Respect General Xiang, Brother Xiang, don’t come to me again.”
Xiang Zhuang walked to the cabin door, turned around and said, “Do you know how the late emperor died?”
Chen Yan paused.
"The late emperor was poisoned to death, and the Queen Mother is not the delicate woman you talk about. She is an innate master."
Chen Yan almost somersaulted and fell to the ground: "Nonsense!"
"Wang Jun's cultivation level at the ninth level of Xuanyuan, when he was in Yong'an County, he found an opportunity to assassinate the Queen Mother. It's a pity that in front of the Queen Mother, he We don’t even have the strength to resist. If we didn’t have a chess piece hidden in Tong Palace for many years, we would never know the true face of the Demon Queen until our death.”
“You think I would believe it. "?" Chen Yan's voice was trembling.
Xiang Zhuang laughed: "Believe it or not, it depends on you. Chen Yan, if you want your Da Chu to become better, you must first stand on a higher position. Otherwise, you can only become a spectator. Whether he is good or bad, you can't do anything about it. You won't feel anything except pain. So, do you really don't care? "
Leave it alone? Xiang Zhuang did not explain these words anymore, and actually walked out without looking back. Chen Yan rushed out and saw only a few flashes of Xiang Zhuang's figure among the densely packed ships, and then disappeared. No trace.
Standing on the bow of the ship, his eyes were filled with bright lights, but Chen Yan's mind was filled with confusion.
How is this possible? This is impossible.
But Xiang Zhuang is obviously not crazy.
Even if you are crazy, you shouldn’t make up such bizarre lies, right?
For a moment, Chen Yan didn't know what to do.
The world in front of me seems less real.
Are you dreaming?
Pinched himself,
Chen Yan gasped in pain.
The pain made his head clearer. There were some things that could be verified.
Of course it is impossible to check on the Queen Mother, but Wang Pu and Wang Guiding them can check it out.
If the Queen Mother really has a problem, then Wang Pu and the others will definitely find some clues.
Danyang City, the Xiang family mansion.
Xiang Zhuang turned over and dismounted. The servant at the door quickly stepped forward to hold the horse's rein, and Xiang Zhuang strode into the house.
Ever since Xiang Ying left Danyang to cultivate his moral character, Xiang Zhuang has been taking care of this house.
Of course Xiang Zhuang knows that, there are countless open posts and hidden sentries around this house.
But it doesn’t matter, this place is meant for people to see.
But sometimes, there are things that the opponent can’t think of.
For example, Xiang Ying is staying in this mansion now.
The most dangerous place is the safest place.
"Uncle, according to what you said, I revealed a lot of things to Chen Yan, but it's hard to win his trust by giving him such strong medicine, right? If it's not good, it will arouse his disgust!" Looking at Xiang Ying sitting cross-legged in front of him, Xiang Zhuang was a little worried.
"Chen Yan is a very thoughtful person!" Xiang Ying shook his head: "Next, he will think and investigate by himself. As long as he finds the right direction, he will be able to find out some clues. Come. We are not asking him to do anything now, we are just planting seeds in his heart and letting him make a choice at the last step!"
"But at the last step, he Still don't choose the right side?"
"When that time comes, he will definitely choose us!" Xiang Ying said with a smile: "Because by that time, it is already the last step and the winner is clear. ”
“Since the outcome is clear, why should we expend so much effort and take such big risks?”
“We have to consider not only the outcome of this struggle, but also the future. !" Xiang Ying said: "After this battle, our Navy will definitely suffer heavy losses. People like Wang Pu will definitely be purged. The Navy needs a prestigious person to come out and clean up the mess. and restore combat effectiveness in the shortest possible time."
"What if Director Wang Pu loses to the Shu County Navy this time?"
"Shu County Navy? Although their strength has greatly increased, they are still a child after all. What they want is to hold back our main force rather than confront us, which is not in their interests!" Xiang Ying said! "As soon as our side is over, Wang Pu, Director Wang and their confidants over there can die. Chen Yan's best choice is to take over in time." Xiang Ying said.
(End of this chapter)