Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 328 The First Order

Wu Sangui and Hong Chengchou showed knowing smiles.

On the side, the livid-faced Luc Dehun and Ye Chen couldn't help but fall silent when they saw their unabashed words.

Immediately, under the persecution of Hong and Wu's eyes, they also nodded:

"I will speak to the Prince Regent."

Wu Sangui smiled in his heart, these savages still have a bit of a mind.

The responsibility of Zheng and Yao not only eliminated a teammate who was lagging behind, but also found an excellent backing for their defeat.

In other words, it was an excuse for the court.

The persimmons are soft, neither Hong Chengchou nor Wu Sangui can compare with Zheng and Yao.

"Try to retreat to Yangzhou and defend the city."

Wu Sangui said impatiently.

"The Ming army also has red cannons!"

With a gloomy face, Hong Chengchou coughed: "Defending the city is the worst strategy. In the final analysis, we still need reinforcements and navy to take Nanjing again."

"That's right, we're short of guns!" Luckard nodded, gritted his teeth and said, "We need a lot of guns."

In front of the two of them, he really didn't dare to blame Wu Sangui, suppressed the discomfort in his heart, and said: "I'm tired, so I went to rest."

"Master Baylor, it's better to prepare the army, leave Zhenjiang overnight, and return to Yangzhou."

Seeing his back, Wu Sangui couldn't help saying loudly.

Luke De's shoulders trembled, obviously feeling uncomfortable from being angry.

Ye Chen also sighed, and followed.

"Governor, will these two Manchus impeach us?"

Wu Sangui said with a sullen face.

"Most definitely."

Hong Chengchou sneered, and said affirmatively: "However, the Regent will never blame us if someone backs us up."

"The imperial court needs your Guanning Army, and it also needs me to pacify the south."

Wu Sangui nodded, disdainful in his heart.

Old man, I have an army. If you fall into Henan first and then fall into Nanjing later, I am afraid that you have already lost points in the mind of the regent.

Although Hong Chengchou didn't know what Wu Sangui was thinking, he did know how much he knew about himself, and his face was extremely ugly at this moment.

……

After paying homage to the Xiaoling Mausoleum, it was not only the army, but also the common people along the way, looking at the handsome King Yu without stopping.

Thanks to the maintenance of military discipline, the common people are a bit more courageous.

When he arrived in the inner city, most of the people who greeted him were dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, and not a single white man.

At this time, the smile on his face gradually subsided, revealing a cautious smile, neither far nor near, making it difficult to figure out.

Now, many people were panicked, and they really didn't know what King Yu was thinking.

The city of Nanjing was brightly lit like stars, and the spacious royal road was extremely stable and comfortable. Zhu Yixi got into the carriage.

After a whole day, he was already suffering from backache and exhaustion.

"Where are you going next?"

Zhu Yixi opened the curtain of the car, and there were countless mansions and courtyards, obviously approaching the palace.

"Your Highness, it's the palace!"

Said the groom driving the carriage.

"That's where the emperor stayed, not where I should go."

Zhu Yixi's face changed, and when he saw the red walls of Miyagi, he said in a deep voice, "Turn around and find me a place to live."

"Yes!" On the side, Chen Dong, who was following on horseback, was extremely tall and conspicuous. He was slightly taken aback, and immediately responded:

"Adjust direction—"

Soon, the direction of the team changed.

"Give me an order to send all the maids in the palace city home. If they are really homeless, they will be taken in temporarily to ensure food and clothing."

After a while, King Yu poked his head out of the carriage again, facing Chen Dong, and issued his first order to enter the city.

"As ordered!"

Only now did he lie down peacefully, without thinking about it.

Empty the maids sent back to the palace, no matter when it is a good governance.

Especially when Emperor Hongguang came to power, he screened out beautiful women in the Jiangnan area, disturbing the people and causing a lot of resentment.

But when he entered Nanjing City, he did the opposite, releasing all those beautiful girls.

On the surface, earn him a lot of prestige.

And inside, it is to eliminate hidden dangers and make room for Xiangyang's harem.

In any case, the court ladies and eunuchs who have been by my side for two or three years are more trustworthy than those in Nanjing.

Especially when the Manchus conquered Nanjing for several months, who knows how many secrets were buried?

"Your Highness, this is Caomin's courtyard, it's shabby, please forgive me—"

Hu Ju's heart was filled with great surprise, he walked out the door quickly, greeted King Yu, and said respectfully.

"not bad!"

Zhu Yixi looked at the extremely majestic gate, which was comparable to the uncle's house. He deserved to be a Huizhou merchant, and he was indeed rich.

"The widow will stay here for a few days, and your family members can stay away. Don't disturb your life."

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and a box of silver coins was carried by two big men.

"There are about a thousand silver coins here, just accept them as rent!"

Seeing his embarrassed face and ready to refuse, Zhu Yixi smiled lightly and said, "I don't want to take advantage of you, so accept it!"

Only then did Hu Ju dare to accept it tremblingly, feeling deeply moved in his heart:
It is really extraordinary that King Yu can win such a situation.

After welcoming Queen Yu, Hu Ju hurriedly asked people to put away the silver coins, which were as precious as treasures: "Take it well, these are rewards from the supervisor, and there must be no omissions."

The servants put it away in a hurry, being extremely careful.

But at this time, outside the door, a group of salt merchants watched eagerly, watching King Yu enter the house, feeling extremely regretful in their hearts.

Liu Zhizhan watched, stood on tiptoes, and stretched his neck.

At this moment, how much he wanted to change places with Hu Ju. How good would it be if King Yu lived in his house?

This is a golden signboard, a talisman, who would dare to mess with him in the future?

Not an imperial merchant, but better than an imperial merchant.

It's a pity that although the neutral attitude allowed them to protect themselves, it also lost the motivation to move forward.

Hu Ju also saw this group of conspicuous people. He looked at them coldly, pretended not to see them, waved his sleeves, and walked in slowly.

He must be ready to eat and serve King Yu well.

……

On the other side, in the city of Nanjing, those Donglin party members curled up in the Qianzhai one by one, like deflated wine bags, shriveled and lifeless.

Qian Qianyi looked tired and regretful.

At that time, if I persisted a little longer and stopped being greedy for those riches and honors, would I still be a loyal minister?

At this moment, how embarrassing is my situation!
"How could it be King Yu? How could it be King Yu?"

Wang Duo and other Donglin party members sighed and their faces were ashamed.

At this time, Liu Rushi came to the hall with a graceful figure. Seeing the expressions of everyone, she hesitated for a while, and then said:
"After King Yu visited Xiaoling, he did not stay in the palace, but chose a merchant's house."

"In addition, although he did not enter the palace, he ordered that all the palace ladies be sent back—"

(End of this chapter)