Chapter 172
The monkey demon general stopped moving, looked at Yue Heng with a strange expression, and asked, "You said I caught the wrong person?"
Yue Heng nodded seriously and said, "Yes, it's useless to catch me, and killing me will cause a greater counterattack from the human race. Demon General, I am willing to cooperate with you to go to the Chunan Front. As long as you let me go, I will never reveal your whereabouts, and I can even say good things to you!"
The monkey demon grinned and smiled. The yellow teeth with uneven mouths were extremely eye-catching. A ball of turbid air spurted out, which complemented the rich and pungent smell on its body, which almost made Yue Heng feel sick.
Just when Yue Heng thought he had convinced the other party, the monkey demon general suddenly stopped laughing and listened quietly.
An extremely subtle sound came from afar, and it made it particularly annoying to track the wolfdog, and the pursuers approached again!
The monkey demon grabbed Yue Heng and tied him behind his back like a cargo. He said sinisterly: "Although I don't understand, there are people in the clan who understand your story. It's impossible for me to let you go. Don't play tricks with me!"
A rapid climb like a cloud and a fog, the monkey demon will set foot on the escape route again.
Yue Heng complained secretly, and the trouble came from his mouth. This heavy bet even lost his underwear. His self-righteousness did not let him escape from danger, but was even more dangerous!
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In the Chudu Palace, not long after dawn, just before the arrival of the early days, several important departments such as the Ministry of Culture, Rites and Military Affairs were already coming and going, and the crowds were filled with people.
The letters and newspapers entering and leaving the ministries were in a hurry, and officials quarreled constantly. Before the morning court, they had to come up with specific solutions, otherwise they would still argue endlessly in front of King You of Chu. They also had the negative impression of being self-governmentless and ineffective in their work.
The latest news came from Qi County every half an hour. The royal army strongly blocked the entire Qicheng. Thousands of iron-blooded soldiers from Chu Metropolitan took over the military affairs of Qicheng, and Chu Yaotian sent his most important deputy to Qicheng to take over.
But anyone with discerning eyes noticed that although the seventh-level commander-in-chief in Qicheng was in charge of Qicheng, they were really just in charge, constantly cleaning up the Qicheng army system, dismissing some key officers, and promoting some confidants of the King's Army. The seventh-level commander-in-chief in charge of the army did not even help to assist in chasing the monkey demon. This approach is intriguing.
Because the only hostage is Yue Heng, a genius who has become famous all over the world recently, has become extremely active in the world and offers suggestions to rescue Yue Heng.
Chen Zhenchu, a sixth-level auxiliary hall that is well-known in the literary world, was once again harassed by the low-ranking civil servants below for a whole night. Most of them advised him to issue a statement to support and rescue Yue Heng, a genius of human race, otherwise the hearts of literati in the world would be disappointed.
"Famousness is a double-edged sword that can allow you to stand before thousands of people to accept worship and respect, and can also make you bear heavy shackles, which will make you breathless..."
Chen Zhenchu didn't close his eyes all night. He was leaning in a corner of the Military Affairs Office's conference hall, leaning against his chair, slightly closing his eyes. Letting other colleagues quarrel, he rubbed his temples and felt tired of this feeling.
But he wanted to hide and not show up. But others didn't let him do it, and they all wanted to push him out.
"Mr. Chen, it's better to report on behalf of the Military Affairs Office of the Ministry of War today, how about you?" Tian Wanshou, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, slapped the table and said loudly, suppressing other quarreling colleagues.
After cursing a few words in his heart, Chen Zhenchu said in a tired voice: "Mr. Tian. Everyone knows that I am just a right assistant minister of the Ministry of War who is not in charge. His daily work focuses on literary and war teaching in the Chu Academy. He is not qualified to speak on the major events of the Ministry of War! Isn't the Ministry of War still Mr. Zhang and Lord Tian, you are here? Why do you ask me to report on behalf of the Military Affairs Office?"
Tian Wanshou said sadly and regretfully: "Mr. Zhang has been busy these days and has been busy every day. Yesterday, such a serious matter happened. He has rushed to Qicheng overnight to assist in supervising the battle. My old Tian is a martial artist and is extremely vulgar. I can send troops and lead teams to kill people. But when I go to the court to report my work, I am afraid that I can't even say anything clearly, but you, Lord Chen, are better at it."
Old fox!
A group of military officials cursed in their hearts, "Shangshu Zhang did not sit in the court and went to the front line for investigation. Isn't this a nonsense? The royal army only recognized Chu Yaotian's order. Anyone went there for nothing. The Minister of War was no exception. This was obviously a reason to escape responsibility, but who knew where Zhang Shangshu ran to hide!"
Tian Wanshou is not a good bird either. He calls himself a rough man, as if he is really a martial artist and doesn’t know anything. In fact, what about it?
On weekdays, Tian Wanshou has the greatest voice when he is competing for merit and power in the Military Affairs Office. He is a good player in cursing and using force. Today, even the guardian of the Military Affairs Office knows that going to the court to issue a statement is the easiest thing to offend people. It is either offend the Zhenyuan Army or the Qinwang Army. If you combine it, you will offend King You of Chu. Tian Wanshou wants to slip away and throw the hot potato to Chen Dafutang. Is Chen Zhenchu a fool?
How could Chen Zhenchu not see through these? It’s just that he is used to it and is too lazy to expose it.
He smiled and said, "Chen was left by the Chu Academy last night to discuss it all night. At this time, he was dizzy, distorted, and his thinking was inconsistent. It would be impossible for Lord Tian to ask Chen to report in the court. However, if Chen said inappropriate words, please ask Lord Tian to say a few good words in front of Lord Shangshu, and all colleagues can testify! In addition, Lord Tian would better explain in front of all colleagues how the Ministry of War should unify his words, so that everyone will not have ambiguity and I will not make mistakes in the court!"
"this……"
Tian Wanshou looked at Chen Zhenchu's playful face and cursed the old loach a few times in his heart, but he did not dare to agree.
Chen Zhenchu smiled and stopped and quickly became stern. He paused for a few moments, and the Military Affairs Office started arguing again.
For a civil servant like him who has a false reputation but has no real power, staying out of it is the wisest choice. Although it is possible to get a negative evaluation that is cold-blooded and arrogant, he must also be more forceful than offending other major forces.
Therefore, Chen Zhenchu could only support Yue Heng spiritually, with guilt and self-protection.
It’s hard for anyone to fall into the whirlpool of power!
The Military Affairs Office, which has endless quarrels and no conclusions, is just a microcosm of all major departments of the State of Chu. Chen Dafutang, who is proficient in self-protection, is just a representative of millions of people. The incident of the Monkey Demon General hijacking Yue Heng is just an appearance. Hidden under this undercurrent is the power struggle of Chu. No one dares to easily get involved. If he is not careful, he will be stolen and will be completely lost.
Chapter completed!