Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Today is the day when Shi Kefa leads the envoy to Beijing.

The entire city of Nanjing was full of pessimism about Shi Xianzhi's trip north to the capital to welcome back the emperor.

After all, nothing can be regained on the battlefield, and there is no hope at the negotiation table.

Nanjing City, Cabinet Office.

"Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu have been prosecuted for their crimes. In any case, they are both responsible for the Huoshaodian battle." At the beginning, Gao Panlong did not talk about the business, but instead mentioned Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu. Liangyu two people.

After all, when Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu led the army back to Nanjing seven days ago, the entire city of Nanjing was stunned.

The Liaodong Army didn't fire a single shot, and Lu Xiangsheng just showed his face, and nearly ten thousand of King Qin's troops were pissed off. They fled at night and collapsed thousands of miles away.

However, everyone here knows that what Gao Panlong said about handing over the crime to a judge is nothing more than self-deception.

In the entire Nanjing Provisional Cabinet, apart from the one-third of an acre of land under its own rule, which governor outside, or the commander-in-chief of the army, would obey orders?

On the contrary, when it comes to Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu, the cabinet can only be fierce in appearance but soft in heart, holding up the board high and putting it down gently.

They were scolded and released into the camp.

After all, who wants two people to have soldiers in their hands?

Just yesterday, someone saw Wu Sangui, the son of Wu Xiang, spending a lot of money on a flower boat on the Qinhuai River.

At this time, the expressions of several Donglin bosses and cabinet bachelors in the hall were not very good.

"If we cannot welcome the emperor back this time, the prestige of Nanjing City will be completely lost. The southern provinces will have different ideas, and the world will fall apart." Zhao Nanxing said this not out of pity, but because it was truly hanging over the heads of everyone in Nanjing City. A knife!

Your city of Nanjing is said to be a companion capital and a place where all the people of the world gather, but you don’t even have an emperor, so how can you command your ministers? How to command the world? Who will convince you?

Wang Qi is in Beijing, and with the emperor in his hands, there are rules to follow in all matters. Even though he is suspected of holding the emperor hostage, don't you see Huo Guang? Still don’t know Zhang Taiyue?

If the battle line is too long, Nanjing City's legal power will be too weak after all!

So weak that he could climb up to the dragon level, Zuo Guangdou and others had to be cautious when speaking, holding their throats.

"Before the mission set off, something like this happened," Zuo Guangdou lowered his eyes and looked at the tea cup in front of him. His eyes were filled with anger, and he wished he could eat Zuo Liangyu!

Everyone chattered for half an hour, except for complaints, there was almost no suggestion that would be useful to the current situation.

Shi Kefa sat aside and could hardly contain his eagerness several times, wanting to stand up and roar a few times.

Such a cabinet meeting is too depressing and too pessimistic.

Finally, when Shi Kefa was about to stand up, a voice sounded at the right time.

"I thought we had to make backup preparations." Yang Lian and Yang Wenru, who had almost disappeared from everyone after the incident in Xuzhou Mansion a few months ago, finally spoke in a depressed tone.

For a moment, everyone in the cabinet turned to look.

"You can speak frankly." Zhou Zongjian looked at this colleague of several years.

"Actually, the emperor has gone crazy. It's better to welcome him back. If he can't be welcomed back," Yang Lian's eyes moved slightly, and his voice seemed to have a hint of hoarseness, like the branches of an old tree rustling in the cold wind, which made people feel uncomfortable.

The second half of Yang Lian's words was not spoken after all, but everyone was not a fool.

After all, there is a Prince Xin who jumps up and down in the city of Nanjing.

However, there is a hurdle that is difficult for everyone to overcome.

just in case

What if one day the chaos is brought to an end and the capital is regained today?

"Even if there is such a day," Shi Kefa stood up suddenly, glanced at everyone and said, "We can help Shaobao!"

it is good! ! !

Yang Lian stood up after hearing the words and said loudly: "Donglin Party members, why should we fear death? What does fame mean to me? What we want is a bright future and loyalty and filial piety to the world!"

"How can a rebellious person sit at the throne?" Yang Lian waved his long sleeves, his tone became more urgent, and his voice was louder: "Yang Lian learned the principles of loyalty and filial piety by himself. , Weijia Tianxia! If we can’t get away here, I am willing to help Shaobao!"

Zuo Guangdou said nothing and closed his eyes, as if unwilling to respond to Yang Lian's impassioned speech.

It’s not that I don’t dare, it’s that I don’t want to.

A disciple of the emperor!

Everyone is a loyal minister. If he can save the world with his own death, Zuo Guangdou will not hesitate.

However, now that the old master is still there, supporting a new king is really not enough to overcome the hurdle in his heart.

"This is something to talk about later," Gao Panlong saw that the atmosphere was a bit stiff, so he said, "If we go to the capital, there is still hope that we can reach an agreement."

While speaking, Gao Panlong looked at Yang Lian and motioned for him to sit down first: "Wen Ru, please take a seat first. Now we are going to Beijing. What conditions can we provide? We still need to discuss it some more."

"In the current situation, Wang Qi has not publicly jumped into confrontation, nor has he opposed the Ming Dynasty. He has also followed the emperor's regulations. What does he want?" Zhou Zongjian sneered: "In my opinion, when everything is ready, he wants to What I want is to join the world and become my ancestor."

"Wang Qi is really hard to predict," Zuo Guangdou also said in a low voice: "Since the palace coup, I have never heard of him taking over the power alone. Regarding the matter of regent authority, he also divided the power into seven parts and discussed important matters with everyone. .Even the provincial councilors have joined in, and I seem to be confused!"

"No matter what he does! In fact, it is naked treason." Yang Lian will not accept Wang Qi's lie that the world is for the public. If Wang Qi is the world for the public, then who are all of you here?

A treacherous person?

"I think it is completely impossible to get along with Wang Qi when we go to Beijing. However, Sun Chengzong and Ye Xianggao can try to contact each other and let them mediate."

After hearing this, Shi Kefa also nodded in agreement: "That's exactly what I mean."

"When a delegation of more than a hundred people arrives in the capital, they can make more records and exchanges. The city of Nanjing also wants to know what Wang Qi has been doing recently." Gao Panlong frowned: "Otherwise, it will always be like this with a black eye. , even if we worry about serving the country and die to thank you for your kindness, there is nothing we can do."

"Students understand," Shi Kefa nodded and took notes.

Not long after, the last cabinet meeting before Shi Kefa's departure was coming to an end, and the time for the mission's departure was approaching.

"I'll send Xianzhi off later," Gao Panlong stood up first.

Then Zuo Guangdou, Yang Lian, Zhou Zongjian, Zhao Nanxing and other Nanjing cabinet ministers also got up to see him off.

"Let's go, the ancient Ten Mile Pavilion, we will take you to the gate no matter what," Gao Panlong held the chair and said, "Just think of it as a token of appreciation."

"Thank you very much, students!" Shi Kefa stood at the threshold and bowed deeply to everyone.

Not long after, everyone sent Shi Kefa to the gate.

With a creak, the heavy wooden door of the Cabinet Office was opened, and what appeared in front of Shi Kefa was the dark figure of Jiangnan students who could not be seen.

"Student Imperial College student Zhao Xu gives Mr. a lift!"

"Student Mr. Liu Qier Song, a Zhejiang Taoist candidate, has a ride!"

"student."

For a time, the mountains roared and the tsunami roared, and the crowd was agitated.

At this scene, Shi Kefa's eyes overflowed with tears, and his body trembled slightly. In an instant, the tragic feeling that even though tens of thousands of people died suddenly disappeared, and what followed was the overwhelming pride of everyone uniting as one, and not regretting even though they died.

Shi Kefa faced the students on Yaqian Street and said with emotion: "Don't worry, everyone, I, Shi Kefa, are going to the capital now. I will welcome the emperor's emperor back to the capital and expose Wang Qi's treacherous face! The sun is shining brightly and cannot be deceived!"

The sun is shining brightly and cannot be deceived!

The sun is shining brightly and cannot be deceived!

The sun is shining brightly and cannot be deceived!

The voices of the students came like waves.

Look, what does the people's will mean, and what does it mean to care about the emperor?

Shi Kefa was moved.

After leaving, I will definitely return a bright world to the Ming Dynasty!

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When the people in front of the Provisional Cabinet Office in Nanjing City were buzzing with excitement, the crowd was agitated.

On the outskirts of Nanjing, there is the temporary palace of King Xin.

"Nanjing is such a big city. When those students heard the news, they were like dogs seeing a bone. They rushed to bite it, lest they would no longer show their faces in front of the Minister of Academic Affairs and the Minister of Rites." Gou Ying, the Minister of Rites of Nanjing, was sitting there at this moment. At Prince Xin's house, he chuckled and explained to Zhu Youjian what had just happened in front of the Cabinet Office. "Zhao Nanxing has been serving as an academic administrator in Nanjing for a long time. Gao Panlong took over as Minister of Rites before I became a vassal. He is very well-connected. It is understandable and understandable that students in Nanjing want a future," Zhu Youjian After hearing this, he laughed a few times, but his eyes were cold and there was no smile at all.

"Next year will be the state capital exam, and the year after that will be Tianqi's second Jinshi Science and Technology Examination. Jiangsu and Zhejiang have always had a large number of candidates. If they don't push forward now, they will regret it if they let others get there first!" Beside, sat the Nanjing military commander Xiang Quanzhong.

Today, the two of them came specifically to visit Lord Xin.

After all, the emperor who is far away in Beijing has gone crazy, and Wang Qi is a decisive and ruthless figure. No one believes that Shi Kefa can make the emperor return safely by going to Beijing. Therefore, in the minds of many people, The emperor of the Ming Dynasty was actually dead.

In other words, it is better to be alive than to be dead.

And in front of him, this Prince Xin is the most promising successor to the next emperor.

In addition to Gou Ying, the Minister of Rites, and Xiang Quanzhong, Nanjing's military commander, there are also several senior officials and gentry in Nanjing who have begun to climb into the lap of Prince Xin.

Today, Gou Ying and Xiang Quanzhong came to have a secret meeting with Prince Xin.

"No matter what, I still hope that the emperor brother can be safe and sound," Zhu Youjian looked ahead and muttered: "I don't want to get to that point."

Forehead.

It's time,

Believe me, Lord!

There's no need to pretend, right?

Gou Ying and Xiang Quanzhong looked at each other.

"Your Majesty, no matter how you say it, royal affairs are also world affairs, and all ministers are qualified to say a word or two." Finally Gou Ying said: "This Shi Kefa is going north to the capital. If something goes wrong and the emperor does not come back, I, the veteran, still hope that you can come out and take charge of the overall situation!"

"Come out and take charge of the overall situation!" Xiang Quanzhong nodded sharply.

"After all, the current situation in Nanjing City is not good. The entire southern provinces are waiting for someone who can lead the overall situation." Gou Ying said, stroking his beard: "As for the Donglin Party, whether it is Gao Panlong or Zuo Guangdou, or someone else, may have sufficient qualifications, but his prestige and authority are unconvincing, and except for a few scholars, others will inevitably become suspicious!"

"It will inevitably give rise to doubts!" ​​Xiang Quanzhong agreed.

"And you, Lord Xin! Today's emperor's brother, the late emperor's biological son, and the only vassal king who was personally granted the title of vassal in Huzhou by the emperor!" Gou Ying said, getting excited and spitting all over the floor: "What is this, God's will!"

"God's will, absolute God's will!" Xiang Quanzhong also became excited.

"It's not the time yet," King Xin shook his head after a while.

Gou Ying was stunned and thought to herself, you have already gone to the front line of Huishan to show your face to make your presence felt, why are you here saying it's not the right time?

After calming down her impatience for a moment, Gou Ying asked patiently: "Your Majesty, when is the right time?"

"I want the Donglin Party to invite you personally!" Zhu Youjian is still worried that his ascension to the throne is not justifiable. If he can be recognized by the world-famous Donglin Party, only the scholars in the world will recognize it. Only by taking his own throne can he be stable. !

"Then we can only wait until Shi Kefa fails in Beijing City and then Nanjing City falls into a desperate situation!" Gou Ying did not want to delay it until this time: "My lord, is it too late? The situation will be unstable by then. What if there is a change?"

After all, there has always been only one place for the merit of supporting the dragon.

Gou Ying felt that it could only be herself.

If Dong Lin were to intervene!

Then wouldn’t it be in vain for me to make wedding clothes for others?

"As long as Shi Kefa hits a wall in Beijing!" Xiang Quanzhong finally said something of his own: "I will have people send the news back to Nanjing quickly, and then we can spread the news in Nanjing. A country cannot be left without a master for a day. Sheji Jiuzhou, I believe the king should ascend the throne!"

"Forcing the Donglin Party to join the feudal vassal by using public opinion! Welcome King Xin to the throne!" Gou Ying agreed, and then looked at Zhu Youjian: "What do you think, Your Highness?"

"How to ensure that we get news from Beijing as soon as possible?" Zhu Youjian thought for a while and asked.

After all, this plan is based on an information gap.

Getting the news one step ahead is the most important thing!

"Xiaguan has a small banner named Sun Kewang, who was brought back from Beijing by Shi Kefa. He is smart and courageous, and has joined me. This time Shi Kefa's delegation came to Beijing, and Sun Kewang was leading the delegation among his guards! Xiang Quanzhong smiled and said: "If there is news, he will be able to spread it as soon as possible! Work hard, it can take as short as four or five days, as long as six or seven days, and we will reach Nanjing City!"

"When the time comes, how will public opinion in the city build momentum?" Zhu Youjianan sat on the Panlong bench and looked at Gou Ying.

"Today those students can help Shi Kefa's momentum because of their power in academic politics, and tomorrow they can work for His Highness because of their contribution to the dragon." Gou Ying said confidently: "By then, all scholars in Jiangsu and Zhejiang can use it!"

"Yeah." After hearing Gou Ying's words, Zhu Youjian felt confident.

Seeing this, Gou Ying spoke again: "At that time, Sir Xiang will take over the military power in Nanjing City. In the cabinet, there are three of us who are loyal to His Highness. Outside, there are people and scholars who are fierce. We are not afraid of him climbing up the dragon. Zuo Guangdou will not submit!"

"So," Zhu Youjian took a deep breath, slowly stretched out his hand, picked up the cup and took a sip, then said slowly: "Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind?"

"Everything is ready," Gou Ying nodded.

"I only owe the east wind!" The same goes for Xiang Quanzhong.

Not long after, Gou Ying and Xiang Quanzhong left. They still had a lot of preparation work to do.

After a few people were leaving, Zhu Youjian sent away several servants in the hall: "I want to have some peace and quiet, so you can go out."

Zhu Youjian was the only one left in the entire hall, sitting there as if waiting for someone.

Sure enough, within a moment of burning the incense, the door of the side hall opened with a creak.

Wang Shouxin walked out of Shi Shiran.

"Prince Xin, how are you? Are you ready to ascend the throne soon?" Wang Shouxin came to Xinwang Palace as if he were returning to his own home. He found a chair and sat down casually, looking at Zhu Youjian with a relaxed expression.

"Is your master so sure that if he doesn't let the emperor go, Nanjing will allow me to ascend the throne?" Zhu Youjian looked at Wang Shouxin. He didn't want to be a puppet to be slaughtered. After becoming the emperor, he wanted to Control your own destiny!

Does Wang Qi think he is a clay figure who can be rubbed and flattened by others?

"That is my lord's business, you just need to be the emperor," Wang Shouxin said as if he was not worried about the accident at all.

"Will Brother Huang die?" Zhu Youjian didn't know what his mentality was when he asked this question.

"My lord will not kill the king," Wang Shouxin shook his head: "It is okay to abolish the establishment without authorization. Killing the king may cause chaos in the world."

"I have to say that His Highness King Xin doesn't like to hear it. It's not that he is afraid that regicide will tarnish his reputation." Wang Shouxin chuckled: "My Lord just cares about the common people and doesn't want people to be in ruins. He tries his best to peacefully transfer power and let the people of Li live in peace." Wouldn’t it be better to receive favors?”

Squinting his eyes, Zhu Youjian couldn't tell whether what Wang Shouxin said was true or false, but it wasn't important.

He knew that Wang Qi didn't care about reputation and had the strength to conquer the world.

"So," Wang Shouxin continued, "I have come to see His Highness again and again, just to remind you that if you don't want to end your life, you should peacefully transfer power as soon as possible after you ascend the throne. This is also the reminder my Lord gave you back then."

"Ok?"

Zhu Youjian's heart tightened, and a scene that he would never forget suddenly appeared in his mind: As long as you are obedient, the throne allows you to sit for a while.

This is what Wang Qi, who visited late at night at the palace of Prince Xin in Huzhou, said to the shocked Zhu Youjian.

Thinking about it now, Zhu Youjian is still sweating profusely.

"My king." Zhu Youjian wanted to suppress his fear and anger, and said calmly: "You can tell Duke Qi that this king has not forgotten."

"That's good," Wang Shouxin stood up, looked at Zhu Youjian steadily, but did not salute after all, but smiled and turned away directly.

Sitting there for a long time, looking at the disappearing figure to ensure that Wang Shouxin had left, Zhu Youjian could no longer suppress the anger and fear in his heart, and roared out:

"Fuck you, Wang Qi!" (End of Chapter)