Soon, the person was brought in. Zhang Pucheng's figure and figure were of medium height. He looked about forty years old and looked very ordinary, but his official power was full of power, which made people feel that he was not a seventh-rank magistrate, but he looked like a prefect.

After he came in, he did not kneel down or say anything. He just bowed politely, and then stood there upright, as if waiting for Kong Youde to ask questions.

"Zhang Pucheng, you said you are willing to do things for this general, I want to know why?" It was not a big deal to just hold on like this. Kong Youde took the lead and expressed his own questions.

"For the people!" Zhang Pucheng said four words lightly.

After hearing these words, Kong Youde was not a stupid person, so he naturally knew what he meant.

Kong Youde couldn't help but sigh. Qin Zhiyuan was right. He was so strange that he was so old and was still a magistrate. He was an alien in the officialdom.

Kong Youde doesn't know much about such an official, but the most famous one is Hai Rui. Such a person is dedicated to serving the people and can fight with anyone for the sake of the people, but it also makes him incompatible with other colleagues in the officialdom, causing others to feel disgusted, and basically won't have much future.

He even offended the officials after his death and defamed them and slandered them. Just like Hai Rui, after his death, someone arranged a story about "Hai Rui killing a girl". Later generations have some people who do not think about problems with their brains, and they attack Hai Rui.''

Obviously, for ordinary people, officials like Hai Rui are indeed good officials and their master of Qingtian, but for those who are superiors, they do not like such subordinates at all.

"I understand! Zhang Pucheng, I'm planning to use yours because I heard that you are very capable, otherwise I will send you back to the city directly! Since you are willing to do things for me, should you show your talents or abilities?" Kong Youde's career is now on the way, and it is a considerable need for talents. Even if Zhang Pucheng may make him unhappy, he is enough.

Although loyalty is important, ability is also indispensable. A loyalty like Li Yangxing who is incompetent is only suitable for the intelligence department. There are not many subordinates like Li Yangxing.

Zhang Pucheng knew that this was Kong Youde taking the exam himself, so he said directly, "General Kong, although you are engaged in the incident with Geng Zhongming and Li Jiucheng, you are afraid that you are using them as flags now!

Let me guess your plan. Li Jiucheng is older than you, and he will fight for the first place in every battle. His prestige in the army is higher than you. If this continues, the leader in the future will definitely be Li Jiucheng. Therefore, you plan to consume his strength through the court, and at the same time consume the strength of the court. At the same time, you will lead the army to capture other prefectures and counties, such as Fushan, and then recruit troops and accumulate strength.

Once Li Jiucheng is defeated by the court, you can swallow his remnants, strengthen your strength again, defeat the rebellious army mobilized by the court, and then negotiate with the court to separatist Denglai! In this troubled dispute, you will become the next Taizu of the dynasty!"

After Zhang Pucheng calmly finished saying this paragraph, Kong Youde was not calm. This was completely his own plan. Although there was no specific plan, the general idea was indeed fine. You must know that even Qin Zhiyuan told his plan. How did Zhang Pucheng know about it?

Kong Youde looked at Qin Zhiyuan with some confusion. The latter waved his hand and said, "Sir, this is not what I said! Although I guessed your plan, I didn't mention it to him at all. I showed him Xie Yong's letter, and then took him around the city for a while, but he didn't say anything else!"

Looking at the look that Kong Youde was cast, Zhang Pucheng explained, "General Kong, this is completely my own inferred, no one told me this!"

"Then tell me, how did you infer?" Kong Youde still didn't believe it.

Zhang Pucheng said bluntly, "As early as General Kong defeated the former governor's Fubiao camp in the Battle of Qingzhou, I paid special attention to this matter until General Kong took down Dengzhou City, and I knew most of the things that General Kong had done so far.

Now General Kong's behavior is completely different from before after entering Laizhou. Every time he attacked the county town, he plundered it, but did not harass the place later. The only explanation is that General Kong is planning to use these places as his territory. If he destroys too much, it will be difficult to develop his power.

Moreover, from Wuqiao to Dengzhou, General Kong's direct troops have always been the main force, but after taking Dengzhou, he did not attack Laizhou with Geng and Li. Instead, he started training for more than two months, and it is likely that he would use them as a shield. It takes time for the imperial court to defeat them, so you can take the opportunity to develop your power. If they lose, annex it, and win better. If they are blocked in the west, you can display your strength more with greater peace of mind."

Zhang Pucheng paused and continued, "I originally thought that General Kong assigned the black fields to refugees and was just taking care of his fellow villagers. But yesterday he disguised himself in the city and checked it out. Now General Kong's military discipline is better than that of the official army and has not violated the people at all, so my ideas have completely changed!

In addition to some other measures, as well as General Kong's training for two months, the army was able to march for 80 miles a day and still have the strength to attack the city, which was enough to make the above judgment!

I don't know, what I said is correct?"

Kong Youde was shocked. Just by obtaining some not-so-complete information from some of the things he did, he could infer his general plan. This is definitely a talent.

He said with some admiration, "I don't hide it from you. Although what you said is not completely correct, it is almost the same. But I'm very curious. Since you know all this, why did you still choose to continue to resist after Xie Yong turned against him?"

"I don't know what I thought about these things before. I was just a little surprised. At the same time, with the salary from the court, I naturally had to do things for the court, and I couldn't determine whether General Kong would harm the people after entering the city. I checked them in the city yesterday, and thought about them all night before I figured out these things. This was the reason why I was willing to serve!

General Kong has a lofty ambition and will never do anything that tramples on the people and consciously base. If that is the case, what's the point of serving General Kong for the sake of the people?"

Although he didn't say much, Kong Youde could see that Zhang Pucheng's ability was far above Qin Zhiyuan. He probably could see many problems, but because the magistrate was only seventh-rank, he couldn't do anything.

Resigning to yourself is a gambling. If you bet correctly, you can interfere in the governance of the world according to your ideals. If you lose the bet, the ending will not be better than fighting to the end.

"Very good. Since you have such talent and courage, wouldn't it be a pity for me to not need you? Zhang Pucheng, now you will be your Fushan magistrate and handle the civil affairs of Fushan. There will be a lot of things left to you in the future! Don't worry, as long as you sincerely serve, your expectations will definitely come true!"

Seeing Kong Youde's firm and sincere eyes, Zhang Pucheng no longer maintained a standing posture, but knelt down and said, "I am Zhang Pucheng, pay homage to you!"
Chapter completed!