Ming Zuo

Chapter 782
"The government is in turmoil, and it's rare for everyone to agree. It's so absurd to seek peace!"

In Hong Chengchou's impression, since he became an official, there have been constant disputes between the court and China.

No matter what one party does, the other party must oppose it.Only oppose for the sake of opposing, never ask right or wrong.

This time the sun came out from the west, whether it was eunuchs or Qingliu, even the eunuchs in the palace reached an agreement.

However, the purpose of this unanimity is not to be brave, just to deceive the emperor, just for a while.

Can this Daming be saved?

However, the situation was like this, and he also knew that there was really no other way but to do so.

Holding the secret letter sent by Qian Shisheng, he read it over and over several times, and finally put the paper in front of the candle and burned it completely.

"Mr. Wu, just go with me."

Although Xue Fengzuo proposed an expedient measure to control the floods in the Lianghuai and Huaihe Rivers, Zuo Menggeng did not implement it in a hurry.

After inspecting Huai'an, he entered Hongze Lake by boat, went upstream along the Huaihe River, and came to Fengyang.

Peace has returned here.

The common people in Fengyang who have been tossed by natural disasters and man-made disasters have already exercised their strong nerves and started a normal and numb life again.

Perhaps the arrival of the new army is one of their few good luck.

"It's really too poor here. Drought and floods are endless, and most of the land has been taken up by the emperor's relatives, ancestral temples and temples. The people of Fengyang have no place to stand. Even if they want to escape famine, the surroundings are not much better than here .”

Huang Sanhu introduced the tragic situation in Fengyang to Zuo Menggeng, and the man like the iron tower burst into tears when he talked about it.

Zuo Menggeng looked at the splendid and magnificent Huangjue Temple, and really felt an evil fire in his heart.

"It is said that Zhu Yuanzhang is a famous emperor through the ages, but look, he has piled up countless gold and silver treasures in this useless place. If he took out just in case to nourish the local people, why is Fengyang suffering so much?"

Huangjue Temple was the place where Zhu Yuanzhang became a monk to avoid disaster.

After he ascended to the Ninth Five-Year Plan, he missed his previous life, personally named Huangjue Temple, and designated it as a royal temple.

Since then, Huangjue Temple has soared into the sky, faintly gaining the prestige of the No. [-] temple in Ming Dynasty.

The monks in Huangjue Temple relied on the favor of the royal family to embezzle the land wantonly and live a luxurious life.

Originally, this temple should have been burned by Li Zicheng.

But on the day Li Zicheng led his army to Fengyang, the Shandong New Army also reached the other side of the Huaihe River.

When the war was about to start, Li Zicheng didn't care about it, so the temple was preserved.

However, the resplendent Huangjue Temple formed a dazzling contrast with the hungry Fengyang, just like Daming today.The royal family and nobles were extravagant and dissipated, but ordinary people were displaced and their families were destroyed.

Fortunately, Zuo Menggeng still retained his rationality, knowing that Huangjue Temple had already been built, and it would be a waste of wealth if it was demolished.

But for this temple, the new army was very dissatisfied.

"Commander, we plan to confiscate all the land belonging to Huangjue Temple and distribute it to the local people."

Hearing Huang Sanhu's plan, Zuo Menggeng shook his head.

"No rush. This Fengyang, there are still articles to do."

Zuo Menggeng didn't wait too long here, and Hong Chengchou appeared in front of him.

Looking at this well-known and controversial historical figure, Zuo Menggeng rarely felt the desire to explore.

Hong Chengchou is now in his forties, and he is in the prime of life.Because he was promoted to the high position of the governor of the five provinces, he was majestic and domineering.

It is not an exaggeration to say that he is proud of the spring breeze.

He has the obvious characteristics of Fujianese, he is not tall and has a simple complexion, but he is shrewd enough under his reticence.

Just seeing his face, Zuo Menggeng knew that it would not be surprising that this person would surrender to the Qing Dynasty in the future.

But any shrewd person will think too much; and once he thinks too much, he will be bound by various factors.

In the end it was difficult to make a decision.

Can't give up, how to complete the festival?
Once the pressure and temptation are strong enough, it is not surprising that such a person rebels.

But these are things for later, and it is still too early.

Hong Chengchou took the risk to meet Zuo Menggeng, obviously wanting to make a deal.

"Your Majesty is furious, and wants to do the same thing. Although Daming is plagued by various diseases, but he fights hard, I believe that Shandong will not be safe. All causes and effects, please Commander Zuo clearly observe."

Zuo Menggeng laughed, raised his finger and pointed to the well-preserved Huangjue Temple.

"I came all the way from Shandong to help Daming regain Fengyang, and also preserved the land of Ming Taizu Longxing. Your emperor didn't say thank you, but shouted and killed. How should the people of the world feel when they see it? "

Hong Chengchou's face was gloomy.

"Commander Zuo, Ming people don't speak dark words. Everyone knows what you think. No matter what, Fengyang is the central capital of my Ming Dynasty, the land of Taizu Longxing. How can others steal it? Let's look at Commander Zuo Be aware of the details, and fully appreciate the friendship between the two parties."

Hong Chengchou made it very clear.

Fengyang fell into the hands of Shandong, and the Ming court could not accept it at all.

It is not hesitating to fight to the death for this.

The focus of the game now is how determined Shandong is not to give up an inch.

Zuo Menggeng didn't see any confrontation, but instead asked: "What benefits can we have?"

Hearing what he said, Hong Chengchou immediately let out a sigh of relief.

This means that there is talk.

And some talks, there is hope, and there will be no confrontation with swords and soldiers.

"I also ask Commander Zuo to make it clear."

Since Zuo Menggeng asked himself to put forward conditions, then Zuo Menggeng would not be polite.

"Except for Fengyang, all other places belong to Shandong. This is our reward for sending troops from Shandong to protect the central capital of Ming Dynasty. Is it possible?"

Zuo Menggeng took a step back.

Fengyang can be returned to the imperial court, but the rest of the Huaihe River should be returned to Shandong.

Shandong sent troops this time with great fanfare and cost a lot of money, but of course they had to reap enough benefits.

Hong Chengchou hesitated.

"The imperial envoys are on their way here. I still need to negotiate with them on how to decide."

Zuo Menggeng didn't care.

"It's okay, I can afford to wait, anyway, it's not me who is in a hurry."

The current situation in Fengyang, the court officials are the ones who can't afford to wait.

He also said the second condition.

"In the future, my Shandong merchants will trade in various parts of the Central Plains, and even travel far to the Western Regions. The imperial court must let them go quickly to protect their safety and not be obstructed."

With the prosperity of business, huge profits and strong backing, the merchants in Shandong are getting more and more courageous and going further and further.

This is something that Zuo Menggeng likes to hear and see, of course, we must do a good job in security.

Although Shandong merchants could do business in various parts of Ming Dynasty before, the numerous tax cards and chaotic current situation caused Shandong merchants to suffer heavy losses.

And this time, the great advantage brought by the attack on Lianghuai is that it has established contact with the Northwest Rebels and the imperial court respectively.

As long as these two sides are settled, Shandong merchants will be able to move unimpeded in the Central Plains and Northwest as a neutral force from now on.

Compared with the first condition, this second condition is much simpler for Hong Chengchou.

"I can make the decision on this matter. As long as Shandong merchants pay taxes in full, I will guarantee the safety of their business."

(End of this chapter)