"Congratulations, congratulations!" Chen Shaozong couldn't suppress the joy in his heart, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he said to Geng Zhongming very excitedly, "Heavenly grace is great, the emperor has granted our request!" ”

When he spoke, perhaps he was too excited, he found that there were tears in the corners of his eyes, so he quickly wiped it with the back of his hand, smiled slightly embarrassed at Geng Zhongming, and then hurriedly took out the holy decree from his arms and gave it to Geng Zhongming with both hands.

At this moment, Geng Zhongming saw that Chen Shaozong was so excited, his mind was a little trance, and the previous scenes of the past flashed in his mind, so that he did not take the holy decree as soon as possible.

But after all, it was the people who had the city, Geng Zhongming quickly came back to his senses and sighed in his heart. According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, he respectfully saluted first to show his respect, and then took it with both hands, and looked at it after unfolding.

Chen Shaozong looked at him, rubbing his hands together, grinning, laughing silently, waiting.

After a long while, Geng Zhongming finished reading it, sat down slowly, and did not speak, but there were countless thoughts in his heart.

Although he and Kong Youde have complained a lot about the current Qing Dynasty in private, it is undeniable that Huang Taiji treats himself much better than the Ming Kingdom, and even has a different surname king, even if this king with a different surname is not the real kind of king with a different surname, and is not recognized by many people, but he is still a king with a different surname! When others see it, they all want to call it "Lord Wang". Who would have thought of such a thing if it had been changed before?

In the past, he had been at war with the Qing Dynasty, and he could be regarded as witnessing the rise of the Qing Dynasty from a tribe, and finally drove the Ming Kingdom out of Liaodong and founded the country as the emperor. On the side of the Qing Dynasty, compared with the Ming Kingdom, the rewards and punishments are clear, and the award will be rewarded, and it will never be greedy; The penalty is also an absolute penalty, and it will not be waived because of giving some money or something; And on the side of Mingguo, there are not too many bad things such as intrigue, dragging, and giving face!

In the early years, he was not oppressed by the corrupt officials and corrupt officials in Liaodong of the Ming Kingdom, and finally voted for the first khan in anger, but they did not treat the Han people as people, just like slaughtering chickens and dogs, and often slaughtered at will, which made them unacceptable, and even their relatives died in their hands, and finally they surrendered to Mao Dashuai to kill the captives and take revenge.

Thinking of this, Geng Zhongming couldn't help but sigh in his heart, it was really the world that made people, and in the end, Mao Dashuai, who was bent on resisting the captivity, created Dongjiang Town with his own strength to contain Jianyu, but he was killed by his own people due to the struggle for power, and for a long time after his death, the court did not give a justice. This made the comrades of the original Dongjiang Army cold, and in the end, no one obeyed anyone, causing infighting, and finally triggered the collapse of the original Dongjiang Army.

For himself, whether it is the Qing Dynasty or the Ming Kingdom, he can be said to know very well. Originally, I would have thought that the Qing Dynasty was invincible in the field, and the Ming army could only be passively beaten, but it is estimated that what I can see in this life is that.

It's just that I didn't expect that the emperor of the Ming Kingdom would suddenly drive to Liaodong in person, which caught famous generals like Dolgon off guard, and when he broke through in a hurry, the news leaked, and he crashed into the heavy ambush circle of the Ming army, and finally the whole army was annihilated.

There was also the Battle of Pyongyang, and the Dongjiang Army also showed strong combat effectiveness, but in that battle, although it was saved by the Ming Emperor with the strategy of encircling Wei and saving Zhao, the Dongjiang Army also suffered heavy losses. Fighting with the Great Qing Dynasty, it's still not enough to watch.

However, what shocked me the most was the battle of Naturalization City. That briefing should not be fake. From that battle, it can at least be proved that the Ming Kingdom is not only powerful in terms of news, but also the combat effectiveness of the hussar battalion is also very strong. was able to block the Naturalization City, and finally annihilated the more than 10,000 Qing troops led by the famous Qing general Zierharang!

Thinking of this, Geng Zhongming suddenly grinned, and guessed in his heart: The battle of Guihua City should be the imperial expedition of the Ming Emperor, so although the briefing will not be false, it must be exaggerated, highlighting the wisdom and martial arts of the Ming Emperor. This kind of good opportunity for the emperor to gain prestige and courtiers to pat on the back is estimated that no one in the Ming Kingdom will miss it.

"My lord, what's wrong?" Chen Shaozong waited for a long time, and suddenly saw Geng Zhongming's expression, and couldn't help but be a little puzzled in his heart, why did he look like a little ridiculous? So, he asked.

Hearing the question, Geng Zhongming came back to his senses, hurriedly put the thoughts in his mind behind, and said with an emotional expression: "I just feel that after waiting for so long, I can finally get my wish." ”

"yes, I can finally sleep soundly!" When Chen Shaozong heard this, he also said with emotion, but he still had a trace of doubt in his heart, if Vice General Geng really wanted to think like this just now, it shouldn't be this expression, right?

However, his doubts were also fleeting, and his heart was filled with more joy and ardent hope for this matter. Therefore, he immediately reminded Geng Zhongming: "My lord, Governor Lu has explained, saying that this matter is very important, and I want your Excellency to go there in person and discuss the details." ”

"Huh?" When Geng Zhongming heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Generally speaking, if you can get over, why bother so much, you will directly become a general! Could it be that Lu Xiangsheng is still worried about something?

Chen Shaozong was silent when he saw that he was a little puzzled, and hurriedly added an explanation: "I also explained to the Governor, saying that your Excellency is the guard of the Phoenix Castle, and it is not good to disappear for many days for no reason. However, as the Governor said, if you have the heart, you can do it. Things must be safe first, he doesn't want to make the Dongjiang Army's comrades suffer losses if things are not careful, and he doesn't want to affect you. ”

After a pause, he remembered something, so he pointed to the holy decree and said: "My lord, the emperor has said that as long as we make great contributions, we can be rewarded for our merits, and now it is a rare opportunity." The subordinates thought that Governor Lu should mean this, and only by taking advantage of this opportunity could he make great contributions. Otherwise, it would not be so easy to wait until after going to the Dongjiang Army to make great contributions! ”

Hearing him say this, Geng Zhongming couldn't help but suddenly realize, it seems that Lu Xiangsheng was really tempted by the bait thrown by Huang Taiji! Phoenix Castle and Zhenjiang Fort, he wants to take this opportunity to take it, so that while he has made great contributions, why not he Lu Xiangsheng has made great contributions! It seems that if he doesn't discuss the details with Lu Xiangsheng and does this matter without fail, then Lu Xiangsheng really won't do it.

Thinking like this, Geng Zhongming nodded, and said with a grateful expression: "Thinking about us so early, Lord Governor really has a heart!" Anyway, I will do my best to redo the meeting gift of the Ming people! ”

When Chen Shaozong heard it, he was overjoyed, and Geng Zhongming agreed. If you can really give such a great gift when you abandon the darkness and turn to the light, there will be a reward, so why not do it!

Thinking so, he immediately clenched his fists and said solemnly to Geng Zhongming: "My lord, but there is a dispatch, and my subordinates will never give up!" ”

Seeing him like this, Geng Zhongming couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart: If he is one day, this henchman knows that he has even lied to him, I don't know what will happen?

But then again, if you don't do this, the Jinyi Wei secret agent is not a joke, once the news leaks, everything he has will be gone!

So, Geng Zhongming was iron-hearted again, perfunctory Chen Shaozong a few words, and told him not to talk about this matter with others, and then asked him to step down.

Chen Shaozong naturally patted his chest and used the kind of responsibility of the military order to ensure that he knew the seriousness of the matter and would never tell anyone else about it. Then he tried to suppress his excitement and left.

As before, not long after Chen Shaozong left, Geng Zhongming's son Geng Jimao slipped in. As soon as he entered the study, he hurriedly asked, "Father, how is it?" ”

Geng Zhongming's interest seemed to be a little low, and he casually pointed to the holy decree on the desk and said, "See for yourself!" ”

When Geng Jimao heard this, he took a look and found the holy decree on the desk, and couldn't help but be overjoyed, three steps and two steps, rushed over, and hurriedly picked up the holy decree and looked at it.

Geng Zhongming, who was sitting, watched his son concentrate on Emperor Chongzhen's will, and suddenly sighed and said: "My son, in fact, this is not an opportunity for my father, but for you, it can only be like this!" ”

Hearing this, Geng Jimao put down the holy decree he had just read, looked up at him, and said solemnly: "Father, what chance can this have?" Do you think the Ming army will be able to recapture Liaodong in the future? The child dares to bet with his father, just the virtue of the Ming Kingdom that the mud can't support the wall, don't say that he can't beat the Qing Dynasty, even if he can kill his own people internally! ”

When he said this, he saw Geng Zhongming's brows furrowed, so he immediately followed and said: "If the Ming State can really win the Qing Dynasty, when the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom is on a personal expedition, why don't you take advantage of the emperor to lead the main force of the Qing Dynasty in North Korea to capture Liaoyang and Shenyang?" Father, you say, isn't that the truth? ”

This time, Geng Zhongming nodded when he heard this, and he was a little relieved in his heart. He thought the same thing, but he didn't expect his son to think of it, it seems that he is really a tiger father without a dog, and his opinions are similar.

Of course, he was not wrong, at least half of the reason why he completely listened to Huang Taiji's words was for this son.

Thinking so, he said to Geng Jimao: "Governor Lu wants to go to Guanglu Island for his father to interview the details, it seems that his father has to go. With this will, you immediately rushed to Shengjing, explained the situation to the emperor, and with the emperor's permission, I will go to Guanglu Island again. ”

"Don't worry, father, the child will leave immediately!" When Geng Jimao heard this, he wanted to turn around and leave with the holy decree.

When Geng Zhongming saw it, he hurriedly stopped him and said: "Also, you have to remind the emperor, don't let people come to Phoenix Castle when I pretend to be sick and don't see anyone during this time, that will reveal the fact that I am not in Phoenix Castle, and if I am found out by Jinyiwei's secret agents because of this, it will not be good." ”

If it is found that he is not there, then things will definitely make a big fuss. Is Huang Taiji pursuing whether he left his post without permission? If you don't pursue it, the Jinyi Wei secret agent hidden in the shadows will know about it, will you suspect that there is a problem?

Geng Zhongming was actually most worried about this, otherwise, he didn't need to tell him about going to see Lu Xiangsheng, because he had already obtained Huang Taiji's permission to adapt to the situation in advance.

Geng Jimao heard this, and hurriedly agreed, seeing that Geng Zhongming just told him to keep it secret, he impatiently agreed, and then left immediately.

He can't help but be in a hurry about this matter! If it is done, then there will be no more things that his father does not have the Sacred Heart, and the throne will be hereditary, and he can truly become the prince of the king. In the future, in Shengjing City, at least those cats and dogs and the like, they can't bully him at will anymore and rob women with him again!

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Half a month later, Geng Jimao, who was in the dust, came back and brought a secret decree and oracle from Huang Taiji.

Huang Taiji's oracle praised Geng Zhongming's loyalty and lived up to Huang Taiji's expectations; Then he instructed him that in order to keep the secrecy during the period and the aftermath, he could do it by himself, and he didn't have to go back and forth to Shengjing frequently.

As for Huang Taiji's secret decree, it was mainly for him to show to others, saying that he Geng Zhongming was on a secret errand under the order, and no one was allowed to suspect or publicize it, and he had to obey his Geng Zhongming's arrangement.

With this will, if Geng Zhongming pretended to be sick and left Phoenix Castle, or was caught by Daming's detective horse on the way there, he could be resolved without having to go to Shengjing to ask Huang Taiji.

"Father, the emperor really has nothing to say to you, so trusted, including Fan Wencheng, who revolves around the emperor all day long." Geng Jimao said with emotion in a timely manner.

Geng Zhongming is not as naïve as his son, if Huang Taiji doesn't do this, then will he still seduce Lu Xiangsheng and his Dongjiang army? If this henchman is not eliminated, the Qing Dynasty will be contained in Liaodong, and how can it continue to grow?

In the final analysis, it is actually the reason for profit! At least in Geng Zhongming's heart, that's what he thinks.

Of course, this idea, he would not have talked to his son. Because he saw that if he spoke to his son like this, his son would definitely be dissatisfied and think that he was slandering Huang Taiji.

In case this cub cheats his father, and wants to prove that he is wrong as a father, he will tell Huang Taiji about this matter, and he will definitely be very bad in Huang Taiji's impression.

The emperor is wise and martial, but he is a famous monarch through the ages, how can it be because of interests!

Thinking so, Geng Zhongming perfunctory his son for a while, and after letting his happy son go down, he began to think about a trip to Guanglu Island.

Five days later, he arranged everything, with his son as a cover, Chen Shaozong led the way, quietly left Phoenix Castle, went to the secret meeting place by the Yalu River to board the boat, and went down the river to Guanglu Island.

After leaving the mouth of the Yalu River and arriving at the sea, no longer worrying that the people on the shore would see it, Geng Zhongming went to the bow of the boat, watched the Ming flag fluttering in the wind on the boat, and looked at the sea, and couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart.

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