When the imperial court in Beijing was undergoing drastic changes, Fang Yuan still stayed in Jinan Mansion to preside over military and political affairs.

After capturing Shandong, Fang Yuan faced two problems that needed to be solved, one was Li Zicheng from Huguang and Henan, who was fighting with Li Yan and Gan Hui; The movements of a capital court.

There were two choices in front of Fang Yuan, one was a radical strategy, taking advantage of the morale and morale of the army, and pursuing the victory, maybe he could take the imperial court of the capital in one fell swoop and conquer the world; The first is a conservative strategy, first digesting the territory of Shandong, and leading the army back to the division to drive Li Zicheng back to his lair.

The Xuanjia Army was also divided into two factions, one faction was headed by the commander Jing Jie, and it was recommended to adopt a conservative approach, not to expand too quickly, if the rule could not keep up, it would only consume military strength in vain, and Li Zicheng should be solved first; One faction is led by the deputy marshal Chigutai, of course, they hope that Fang Yuan will invest all his financial and material resources in the northern battlefield, and even take the capital in one fell swoop, so that they will have more right to speak.

The proposals of these two factions are not right and wrong, but the choice of strategy is different.

Fang Yuan hesitated for ten days, but did not make a decision, but waited for an astonishing news, in the capital, Chongzhen was actually reinstated, and even had to drive a personal expedition to Shandong and Fang Yuan for a decisive battle. Chongzhen also ordered Fang Yuan's father-in-law Fang Zhenghua to personally bring a handwritten letter, ordering Fang Yuan to go to the Jin army barracks in Hejian Province for an interview.

Chongzhen suddenly made such a move, not to rely on the military to solve the problem, but to play the political card, even the emotional card. This time, Fang Yuan was really caught off guard. If the prince of the prison country is in charge, he can wave the banner of the king's side; Chongzhen came in person, and he also cleared the side of the fart.

Fang Yuan smiled bitterly, so he could only make his father-in-law Fang Zheng enter Jinan City and personally meet this father-in-law who had at least promoted him.

When Fang Zhenghua saw Fang Yuan, he didn't have the slightest anger, but said with a smile on his face, "Son! You have meritorious service in running Jiangnan, and it is even more meritorious to protect His Majesty on the side of the Qing Monarch, and His Majesty is also in his eyes, this time he is ready to reward you heavily, and go to Hejian Mansion with his father to face the saint! ”

Face saint? What a hairy face!

Fang Yuan muttered to himself, but his father-in-law Fang Zhenghua was pretending to be stupid, saluting first and then soldiering, he couldn't tear his face publicly, and said with a smile, "Father-in-law, I just want to invite Your Majesty to come to Shandong for a military parade, since Your Majesty has arrived in Hejian Mansion, please also come to Jinan City." I immediately called the princess and the prince of the prison country, and the family had a good gathering. ”

Fang Zhenghua saw that he began to prevaricate, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared, "Son! In this world, only the king orders the ministers to face the saints, where is the reason why the ministers order the kings to inspect? ! Son, you don't even want the courtesy of a monarch and a minister? ”

Fang Yuan was squeezed out, but the smile on his face was still bright, "Father-in-law, it's not that I don't go to face the saint, but I'm worried that it's the conspiracy of the prince of the prison country who led me into the trap." I am responsible for the safety of tens of millions of people in the south of the Yangtze River, and I will never dare to go to the danger in person until I see Your Majesty in person. ”

Fang Zhenghua continued to squeeze him, "Son, what if you see Your Majesty in person?!" ”

Fang Yuanqiang responded with a smile, "I am both Your Majesty's minister and Your Majesty's son-in-law, of course, I listen to all your Majesty's teachings. ”

Fang Zhenghua nodded heavily, got up and said, "Okay, son!" We have made up our minds, and I will immediately report back to Your Majesty, and we will agree on a place to meet. ”

Fang Yuan smiled faintly and said, "Father-in-law, there is no need to agree, if Your Majesty doesn't even want to come to Jinan Mansion, you are suspicious, how can the two sides talk?!" ”

After this short meeting, although the two sides were the father-in-law, and the son-in-law was affectionate, Fang Yuan was obviously prevaricating and unwilling to surrender to Chongzhen, Fang Zhenghua glanced at him hatefully, and left, and the two sides parted unhappily.

After Fang Zhenghua went, Fang Yuan also fell into a dilemma, if Chongzhen didn't dare to come to Jinan Mansion, then he could continue to prevaricate. If Chongzhen really came, what should he do? tore his face on the spot, broke with Chongzhen, and officially hung up the anti-flag; Or do you continue to fool around and hide from the world?

Officially hung up the anti-flag, he immediately became a chaotic minister and thief, how to play the banner of Zhongxing Daming? If you want to get by, how can you pass the buck? If you don't take some dry goods out, how can Chongzhen give up?!

Fang Yuan was at a loss, so he called Jing Jie, Chigutai, Zhang Ying and others to discuss countermeasures.

The generals also looked at each other when they heard the sudden change, from a military point of view, can Chongzhen and the accompanying 70,000 Jin troops be more powerful than Sun Chuanting? There is no threat to the Xuanjia Army.

But now that the Ming Emperor is on his own expedition, it is obviously not just a matter of military level.

Jing Jie spoke first, "Boss, if the two sides are embarrassed to meet, you might as well excuse yourself and go back to Nanzhili first!" Shandong's military and political affairs will be entrusted to me. ”

Jing Jie's suggestion is a good strategy, but this war is being watched all over the world, observing the movements of the Xuanjia Army. If Fang Yuan escaped and hid, he would be a weak heart to escape. Even if it is in the history books, Fang Yuan will be given a strong note.

Fang Yuan thought about it, he really couldn't hide this time, hiding was actually growing other people's morale to destroy his own prestige, "Third brother, this method is not feasible, is there any other way?!" ”

Chigutai is a hot character, and said straight to the point, "Regent, let's not hide what Qingjun is doing, just hang up the anti-flag, and go against the damn." ”

From Fang Yuan's heart, Chongzhen not only has the grace of knowing him, but also promised him the precious princess, Chongzhen is his benefactor, without Chongzhen, where would he be today. If you turn your face and don't admit it, you can't pass the threshold of conscience!

Fang Yuan was also hesitant about this choice, in a dilemma, and looked at Zhang Yingdao, "What do you say?" ”

Zhang Ying still shook his head to show that there was nothing he could do.

After an hour-long meeting, there is still no proper strategy, these political considerations are not what these soldiers are good at, what can be discussed?

Fang Yuan could only order them all to retreat, went back to the study alone, poured himself a drink, and fell into contemplation again, hesitating whether to summon a few old oilmen from the cabinet to interrogate, or directly invite the princess to come to Shandong to discuss.

As soon as he thought of the princess, Fang Yuan was all over, and he hadn't touched a woman for half a year, saying that he didn't want a woman to talk about, thinking that tomorrow he would send a brocade guard to recruit the princess.

Until nightfall, Ma Yishan came to report, and Xing came to visit. Seeing a beautiful widow late at night, it was not good for her reputation to spread out, and Fang Yuan didn't want to see her.

But Ma Yishan went to drive Xing away, but came back after a while and said, "Regent, Xing said that there is a good way to solve the predicament in front of the regent. ”

Fang Yuan was slightly stunned, this was the most headache for his blindness, since the Xing family was here to offer advice, it didn't hurt to listen to it, so he ordered Ma Yishan to pass the Xing family into the study.

Today's Xing is plain and light, without too much fancy, but it is more impressive.

Xing Yingying bowed, bowed to Fang Yuan, stared at Fang Yuan with watery eyes, and said softly, "Is the regent worried about Emperor Chongzhen's personal expedition?!" The slave family has a strategy, and they are willing to solve the crisis for the regent. ”

Whether this woman has a good plan or not, Fang Yuan has reservations, and he will not easily believe her foolishness, and said with a cold smile, "Say it!" If it really works, I will reward it much. ”

Xing Shi looked at Ma Yishan, who was guarding, and said in a low voice, "Please also ask the regent to retreat." ”

She suddenly asked Ma Yishan to retreat, Fang Yuan was about to refuse this unreasonable request, but the heat in her heart had not subsided, her mind moved slightly, and she glanced at Ma Yishan.

Ma Yishan whispered, "Regent, the Jinyi Guard has searched and has not carried a sharp blade. ”

Fang Yuan nodded, and said to Ma Yishan, "Commander Ma, you are waiting in the lobby, and you will be announced if there is something." ”

After Ma Yishan withdrew from the study, Xing got up and approached with a smile on his face.

Fang Yuan forcibly suppressed the lust in his heart and stared straight at her, "Xing, don't sell Guanzi, just say it!" ”

Xing stopped in front of him, this distance could even make Fang Yuan smell the fragrance on her body, so he said softly, "Regent, the slave family should ask for rewards first, and then offer advice." ”

Her words were almost the same as coquettishness, and the ambiguous taste secretly was already revealed, and the heat in Fang Yuan's heart was already surging, and he closed his eyes slightly and said, "Xing, what reward do you want?" ”

Before he finished speaking, Xing had already thrown himself into his arms!