Listening to Zilharan's angry and sarcastic words, Sonny didn't show an angry expression on his face.

He frowned slightly, then smiled slightly: "Prince Zheng, please calm your anger, why bother to make such angry and sarcastic words." I want to tell you that you really misunderstood my Prince Su. The unpleasant trouble just now was all due to the ignorance and impulse of the martial artists under him, and they forgot the repeated advice of Prince Su, Prince Zheng, you have a large number of adults, so don't worry about these martial artists anymore. If Prince Zheng is really angry, these two people will be handed over to you to deal with, what do you think? ”

Zilharang sneered: "Sony, you don't come here to pretend to be stupid. Your trick of slapping a sweet date is too clumsy! Tell you, how many winds and waves have passed by this king, how can he not see through your little means. You are waiting for such a small trick to use nothing more than to subdue this king from the momentum, but it is really quite a lot of effort. ”

Sonny shook his head and sighed: "Alas, Prince Zheng, you really misunderstood. In the next is just a scholar of the inner court, this year thanks to the emperor's grace, promoted to a third-class A Lazhangjing, in such a small position, how dare to play in front of Prince Zheng to talk about the means! Now that Prince Su has just been ordered to return from Vladivostok, it is precisely when Prince Zheng's support is urgently needed, and it is too late to ask Prince Zheng for his support, how can he have the heart to suppress the respected Prince Zheng? Prince Zheng, you're really worried. Of course, if Prince Zheng doesn't believe it, then there is no way to do it. But don't worry, you can't believe it, Prince Su has also explained, and after Prince Su enters the city, he will come in person to meet Prince Zheng. ”

Zihar Lang sighed, but he was secretly thinking in his heart, when Sony said this, it was enough to give himself the next step. Originally, speaking of which, as long as Hauge's head was not completely stupid, of course he knew how important it would be to get the support of his old political fritter at this time of all-out seizure of power. Now that the acting of both sides is almost over, it can also end.

So, Zilharang sighed lightly and said in a low voice, "Okay, don't say more. This king is not going anywhere, just waiting for him in the lobby of this criminal department, and see how Hauge explains to this king after he comes by himself! ”

Sonny was relieved to see that although Zilharang was still so hard-spoken, his goal of soothing Jilharang had been achieved. So, he said a few soft words to Zilharang, and after bowing deeply, he took He Luohui and Yang Shan and other subordinates to leave the criminal department together.

Looking at the back of Sonny and the others leaving, a sad feeling appeared in Zilharang's heart, and he let out a long sigh and sat down.

When Sony came out of the lobby of the Criminal Department, he didn't stop, and went straight to Prince Li's Mansion to see Dai Shan.

He had received the news that Prince Daishan had not left Shengjing, but had been staying in Prince Li's palace, so after hearing the news, Sony immediately judged Daishan's attitude towards Haoge in his heart.

That is, Dai Shan must have hoped to use this way to show favor to Haoge, and bet himself on Haoge's side, so he will delay until now, and he will not leave Shengjing, the oldest clan magnate in the Qing Empire, but he is really a representative of the old treacherous and slippery.

Sonny didn't think much about it, surrounded by guards, he walked through the streets and alleys, and soon came to the outside of Prince Li's palace.

Sony originally thought that this generation of goodness would definitely be like Zilharang, putting on a stinky face to show his identity and status in this way.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived outside Prince Li's mansion, he was greeted by Wakda, the fourth son of Daishan.

"Oh, it was Beizi who came to greet him, but he was upset." Sonny was surprised to see Wakda come out to greet him with a smile on his face, and he didn't think much about it, and he was in a hurry to give a salute.

Wakda hurriedly helped him up, but the smile on his face became brighter, and he said softly: "Scholar Sony doesn't have to be like this, now I'm waiting in the living room, please come with me." ”

Sonny answered, and got up to follow Wakda.

Entering the living room, Sonny saw that Dai Shan was already sitting in the living room, holding a cup of tea in his hand, and gently blowing tea foam.

Seeing this, Sonny immediately knelt down, and said at the same time: "Prince Li, the slave is on the order of Prince Su and has come to pay a visit to Prince Li." ”

Dai Shan sighed, glanced at Sony, who was kneeling in front of him, and then replied lightly: "Sony, you came here this time, but what are you doing?" ”

Sonny hurriedly said: "Prince Yuli, because the emperor was seriously injured and could not be a director, I Prince Su was ordered by the emperor to take the lead in rushing back to Shengjing to stabilize the situation." Prince Su specially sent us to report to Prince Li, asking Prince Li to support us and others to stabilize the situation and stabilize the chaotic situation in the entire Qing Empire. In the next time, it is just to make a stand for Prince Su and to observe the attitude of the prince. Prince Ruoli has no opinion, he is willing to support us and others, and when Prince Huisu comes, he will come to the palace in person to meet the old prince. ”

Dai Shan sighed, but a teasing smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, he sighed and said: "Prince Su is really well-intentioned, okay, this king also knows your intentions, so let's make a statement, you can return to Prince Su, this king is deeply favored by the emperor, and he is grateful for the five inside, so if Prince Su has the heart to take charge of the situation and pacify the country, this king will support you." It's just that the king's sons and nephews have always been in other places, each with their own thoughts, but they are not under the control of this king. ”

Hearing Dai Shan's words, Sonny frowned slightly, but his face quickly regained his calm, and then said with a smile: "Prince Li, your family has a great business, and there are many sons and nephews, everyone has their own plans, and it is also human nature. However, it is a great help for you, Prince Youli, a respected old minister, to support us, and I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of Prince Su. Then let's do it, there is not much trouble here, and after the next return to Prince Su, let him come to your mansion in person and talk to Prince Li. The two princes can discuss specific matters in detail at that time. ”

Dai Shan nodded, then served tea and said, "Okay, then I will ask Sony to convey it on your behalf." Wakda, send-off. ”

Wakda replied respectfully, and took Sonny all the way through the alley and left the house.

On the way out, Wakda saw the opportunity and said to Sony: "Scholar, I, Ama and I, are all willing to support Prince Su in seizing power and stabilizing the situation. As for my brothers and nephews, they are all out of town, and I don't know what exactly they are going to do. Therefore, I would like to ask the scholars to understand my Amma's painstaking efforts. ”

Sonny smiled and comforted: "Beizi don't worry, I understand it in the future." ”

After leaving the palace of Prince Li, He Luohui and Yang Shan came to report on the military garrison inside and outside Shengjing City.

After listening to the reports of the two, the social smiles on Sony's face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a gloomy face, and his heart was extremely heavy.

Because, He Luohui and Yang Shan told him that now in and near Shengjing City, except for the Zhenghuang Banner, the Yellow Banner, and the Zhenglan Banner, the rest of the Manchurian Five Banners are basically gone, and those Eight Banners of the Han Army and the Eight Banners of Mongolia, except for a few remnant troops, are basically all evacuated from Shengjing City.

Of course, Sonny knew where they went, but they all went to Liaoyang to join Dolgon's own brother Azig.

Under the general trend, choosing the thickest thigh to hold and following the decision of most people is really a strategy that most people will adopt. It's just that in this way, Haoge, who only has the support of the three flags, is becoming more and more lonely.

Sonny thought of the attitude of Zilharang and Daishan and others, and understood more and more their measures and intentions, which were nothing more than two bets, two offenses, two rats, leaving himself in Shengjing, showing his attitude of supporting Haoge, but he brought the soldiers and horses to Liaoyang to show his strong support for Dolgon, so that in the end, whether Haoge won or Dolgon won, both of them could sit firmly in Diaoyutai.

These two old foxes are cunning!

Sonny let out a long sigh, his mood inexplicably sad.

However, he didn't say much, and went out of the city with his guards to meet Hauge, who was waiting for news outside the city.

The two met, but there was silence for a while.

Hauge's eyes were like knives, and he said coldly: "Sony, why don't you speak, but things are not going well?" “

Sonny shook his head, and then said, "No, I am very emotional in my heart." “

"Oh, what's the feeling?"

Sonny smiled bitterly and replied: "Prince Su, do you know that now in Shengjing City, only the three banners of Zhenghuangqi, Huangqi, and Zhenglan Banner who support us are left, and the rest of the five banners of Manchuria, as well as the eight banners of the Han army and the eight banners of Mongolia, have disappeared. ”

Haoge's face was grim, he was silent for a moment, and said slowly: "Sony, this situation has long been expected by us, and this king is prepared for this situation, but it is not surprising. ”

Sonny sighed and said: "Prince Su, so I sighed in my heart, in this world, the hearts of the people, but the grass on the wall is really falling with the wind." Just like the Prince of Zheng Jierharang and Prince Li Daishan, both of whom were in Shengjing City, but their soldiers and horses were also led to Liaoyang by their sons and nephews or their generals early. ”

When Hauge heard this, he frowned tightly.

Of course, he knew in his heart that the reason why Zilharang and Daishan did this was that they did not trust their own strength enough, and they always thought that they would be at a disadvantage in the confrontation with Dolgon, so they sent their soldiers and horses to Liaoyang for such reasons.

It's just that there are no absolutes in everything, and they can't be completely sure that they will definitely lose, and they must not take advantage of the supreme power of the Qing Empire, so they have left a back hand, that is, to leave them in Shengjing City, so as to show their attitude of supporting their own seizure of power, so that even if Haoge wins in the future, he will not be able to kill them, and finally let them go.

Thinking of this, Hauge's heart was also very uncomfortable.

He pondered for a long time before he raised his head and asked Sonny softly, "Sony, in your opinion, what should this king do next?" ”

Sonny blinked, stared into Haoge's uneasy eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Prince Su, the current situation, our army has just controlled Shengjing, and the situation is still very unstable, and it is very likely that something will happen. And the only foundation we have now is this capital city of Shengjing, which is the fundamental place on which we live, and we must not lose it. So now, we still urgently need the support of Sian Cha Erharang. Therefore, for the two of them, in my opinion, it is better not to show disgust and impatience on the surface, but still as previously discussed, Prince Su, you should personally go to see them and express your gratitude to them, so as to gain more legitimacy for yourself politically, and also make the situation in Shengjing City stable for a longer time. ”

Hauge nodded, obviously agreeing with Sony, he took a deep breath and sighed, "Well, as you said, this king will go into the city to meet them as a nephew." Although everyone is acting in a hypocritical act, since this scene is going to be performed, it can only be done well. “

Sonny snorted and replied, "Prince Su, in fact, the final victory or defeat is the most important. You know, since ancient times, as long as we can finally seize the supreme power of the Qing Empire and finally defeat Dolgon, then the two old foxes, Dai Shan and Ji Erharang, will definitely show their loyalty to us at that time. And if we fail in the end, then everything will be stopped, everything will be empty, and the people of the Manchu Dynasty and the civil and military countries will poke at our corpses and scold them, so why bother talking about these two old foxes at both ends of the head and mouse? ”

"Sony is right, if the battle for the position fails, then everything is empty talk, and these two guys are really not interesting." Haorge sighed, paused again, and asked, "Sony, in your opinion, which of them should you see first?" “

Sonny chuckled lightly and replied, "Well, I think it is below, but I should see that generation of goodness first." “

"Oh, why do you think so?"

When Sonny heard Hauge ask, he briefly explained to Hauge about the fight with Zilharang in the lobby of the Criminal Department and the reception and hospitality he received.

"Prince Su, you see, the attitude of Dai Shan is obviously better and friendlier than that of Zir Harang, in order to reflect the meaning of the prosperity of those who obey me, you can first go to see Prince Li Dai Shan, and deliberately respect and envelop to show gratitude. At the same time, let people let out the wind again, let Zilharang know that Daishan has expressed his attitude and fully supports you, so that you have won the strong support of the oldest and most respected clan magnates in the Qing Empire. In this case, if you go to see Zilharang again, this guy who is waiting for you in the lobby of the Criminal Department with a shelf will definitely soften his attitude greatly, and the negotiations between you will be smoother. “

Haoge laughed and praised Sony: "Good Sony, the analysis is really meticulous, very reasonable, okay, then the king will listen to you, and after the news of Aobai returning to the city to pacify, we will enter the city together, and go to Prince Li's palace to see Dai Shan." “