Mu Tianbo had two letters in front of him, one was an edict sent by the imperial cabinet, asking him to rush to the capital to meet the saint, and the other was a letter from Zheng Xunrui, the king of Xiang.

In the face of these two letters, Mu Tianbo actually hesitated, according to his character, it was impossible to hesitate, when he was ten years old, he was canonized by the emperor as the Duke of Qianguo, and the emperor was very kind to him, since it was summoned by the emperor, what reason is there to delay time, he must leave immediately, as for Zheng Xunrui's letter, he can put it aside and don't care.

However, Mu Tianbo didn't do this, because there was one more person by his side, who he respected very much, called him a teacher, and listened to his opinions and suggestions in many things.

This person is Yuan Yuange University Scholar, Prince Shaobao, and Cabinet Minister Yang Yipeng.

After Yang Yipeng was dismissed from the post of cabinet minister, he soon returned to his hometown of Yunxi in Linxiang, Huguang, originally thought that this life would be spent here, there was no other opportunity, who knew that soon after returning home, he received a letter from Zhou Yanru, the former cabinet first assistant, and Yang Sichang, the cabinet minister, inviting him to Nanjing together, the relationship between Yang Yipeng and Zheng Xunrui was not ordinary, but at that time, he had already seen that Zheng Xunrui's ambition was not simple, so he was not ready to follow him to Nanjing.

Refusal always needs a reason, obviously at home but not moving, it must not be said, after thinking about it, Yang Yipeng had to pretend to be sick, for a while the news that Yang Yipeng was seriously ill was circulating everywhere, after Zhou Yanru and Yang Sichang knew the news, they just smiled and no longer mentioned the matter of inviting them to Nanjing together.

After Zhou Yanru and Yang Sichang left, Yang Yipeng's health quickly improved, and from that time on, he paid special attention to all the situations in Nanjing and the capital, after all, Yang Yipeng used to be the governor of Caoyun and the cabinet minister, and had a good relationship.

The development of the situation was far beyond Yang Yipeng's expectations. After the news of the defeat of Songshan came, Yang Yipeng had a premonition that something might happen, and at this time he thought that there was little hope for the imperial court, and Zheng Xunrui's power was getting stronger and stronger, and he was almost about to control the entire south.

Just when Zheng Jiajun was in control of Huguang, Yang Yipeng chose to leave his hometown.

After Yang Yipeng left his hometown. The family received a letter from Yang Sichang, inviting Yang Yipeng to the capital.

Yang Yipeng definitely won't do it, but he is unwilling to defect to Zheng Xunrui, afraid of being ridiculed by the world's scholars, thinking about it, he simply went to Yunnan, defected to Mu Tianbo, and mixed a bite of food under him, if he was in a good situation in Yunnan. Then stay and watch the situation develop, and if it's not good, think about what to do next.

Mu Tianbo had great respect for Yang Yipeng, which made Yang Yipeng stay without hesitation, and according to his own knowledge, he helped Mu Tianbo analyze many situations in the north, Nanjing and Liaodong.

After the Jin Tartars plundered in Beizhili and Li Zicheng occupied most of Henan and Shanxi, after these news reached Yunnan, Yang Yipeng made a decisive judgment. The big ship of the imperial court is about to be silent, and it can support the Ming Dynasty. Only Zheng Xunrui and Zheng Jiajun.

Zhou Yanru, Yang Tingshu, Xiong Wencan, Gan Xuekuo and others defected to Zheng Xunrui and were in a high position, which made Yang Yipeng a little red and envious, the south is a place where scholars gather, Zhou Yanru and others did not suffer from the scolding of readers, and there are many readers in the south. has defected to Zheng Xunrui and held official positions in the government at all levels, which was completely unexpected by Yang Yipeng.

Although Yang Yipeng has not finally made up his mind, in the process of talking to Mu Tianbo, he has slowly leaned towards Zheng Xunrui. These words are not very clear, but Mu Tianbo understands.

It is precisely because of Yang Yipeng's point of view that Mu Tianbo has been affected, so when facing the two letters, Mu Tianbo hesitated, not knowing what choice to make, Mu Tianbo knew very well that the north was in a mess, and the imperial court had almost no power to return to heaven, and it should be Zheng Xunrui who could support the entire country.

At this moment, if Mu Tianbo obeys the edict of the imperial court and goes to the capital to face the saint, it means that he has made a choice, and the entire south is almost controlled by Zheng Xunrui and Zheng Jiajun, can Yunnan be alone, this is almost impossible, but if it is done according to Zheng Xunrui's intentions, it means that Mu Tianbo betrayed the emperor and the imperial court, which is something that Mu Tianbo dare not imagine.

After all, Mu Tianbo's background is different, the idea of loyalty to the monarch in his mind is stubborn, his ancestors are the founding heroes of the Ming Dynasty, and the descendants of the founding heroes betrayed the imperial court, such a thing has been spread, wouldn't the Mu family be scolded to death.

It is even more impossible to dominate Yunnan alone.

Mu Tianbo had to make a choice, but the reality made it impossible for him to make a decision.

Yang Yipeng didn't know about the two letters, Mu Tianbo didn't plan to tell Yang Yipeng, but at this point, he had to ask Yang Yipeng's opinion.

When Yang Yipeng entered the study, his face was very calm.

Looking at the two letters on the table, Yang Yipeng's face changed, a little pale, and his hands were shaking slightly.

Mu Tianbo didn't pay attention to the change in Yang Yipeng's expression, and after Yang Yipeng finished reading it, he spoke directly.

"Teacher, what should students choose?"

Yang Yipeng was silent for half a quarter of an hour before he slowly spoke.

"Doesn't the Duke of Qianguo have a trace of judgment?"

Mu Tianbo shook his head, indicating that he didn't have any judgment.

Yang Yipeng fell into a short silence again, he didn't know what Mu Tianbo meant, and he didn't know where to say this, according to his thoughts, he agreed to Zheng Xunrui without hesitation, and at the same time directly put forward his own requirements, but judging from the time when Zheng Xunrui's letter was signed, half a month has passed, which shows that Mu Tianbo is very hesitant and can't make a decision.

As for the imperial court's edict, it has only been two days.

This illustrates the problem, Mu Tianbo's heart is still inclined to the imperial court.

In this case, Yang Yipeng needs to pay attention when he opens his mouth, and he can't make a simple judgment, otherwise Mu Tianbo will not listen, and it may make Mu Tianbo go to the extreme.

Of course, Yang Yipeng also has to think about himself, if Mu Tianbo is obedient to Zheng Xunrui, he Yang Yipeng will be a hero.

"Qianguo Gong, you are the descendant of the founding hero, you should say that you have a judgment, since you are the descendant of the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, you must be loyal to the imperial court, do you say yes."

Mu Tianbo blinked his eyes and spoke with some difficulty.

"Teacher, I won't tell you, the situation in the north has been completely chaotic, I got the news from the capital, the cabinet assistant Lord Yang led the army, ready to conquer Li Zicheng, but I don't know that Li Zicheng has nearly a million people under his command, how can the imperial army be victorious, if this battle is lost, the imperial court will fall into a place of no return......

A smile flashed on Yang Yipeng's face.

"Qianguogong's concern is reasonable, but since ancient times, loyal ministers have not been the second master, and you should be able to judge such a big matter."

"It's clear that there is a dead end ahead, and you have to follow it, this ......"

The young Mu Tianbo exposed his hesitation in one sentence.

The old and spicy Yang Yipeng finally came up with Mu Tianbo's thoughts.

At this time, Yang Yipeng's face became extremely serious.

"I understand what Qianguo Gong meant, since Qianguo Gong told the truth, then I don't need to beat around the bush."

Hearing Yang Yipeng say this, Mu Tianbo's face also became serious.

"The truth I said earlier, the Duke of Qianguo understands, there is no need to say more, now I will talk about the old man Muying of Zhaojing King of Qianning, the old man followed Emperor Taizu to create the Ming Dynasty, was born and died, and made immortal feats, but speaking of which, the dynasty in which the old man is located should be the Yuan Dynasty, overthrowing the Yuan Dynasty and establishing the Ming Dynasty is also a rebellion."

"Why did the boss rebel in the first place, it was also because he couldn't live anymore, look at my Ming Dynasty, didn't the rogue Li Zicheng couldn't live at the beginning, so he rose up to rebel, and there were a large number of rogues who followed Li Zicheng, are these people born to want to rebel, I don't think so, it's not because they can't live anymore."

"The situation in the north is so dangerous that it can't be maintained at all, but the south is unusually stable, the south is unusually rich in Zhili and Zhejiang, and the people live and work in peace and contentment.

"Those who know the times are handsome, and good birds choose trees to perch, these truths, you all understand, I have been an official for so many years, I have seen too many things, to say that I used to be a cabinet minister, I should swear allegiance to the emperor and the court, but I see the wealth of the south and the chaos in the north, can it be said that the south has become the same situation as the north, even if I am loyal to the emperor and the court, I will not do such a thing, I believe that if someone makes such a choice, I am afraid that I will encounter the scolding of future generations."

"I've said everything that should be said, how to choose is the matter of Qianguo Gong, such a big thing, I can't make the final choice on behalf of Guo Gong, but no matter what kind of choice Guo Gong makes, I will support it."

After Yang Yipeng finished speaking, he got up and hugged his fists to say goodbye, and then Mu Tianbo needed to make his own choice.

Yang Yipeng can't replace this matter, but if Mu Tianbo chooses to go to the capital, he Yang Yipeng will definitely not follow, at most stay in Yunnan, Mu Tianbo is unwilling to submit to Zheng Xunrui, and he Yang Yipeng is embarrassed to defect to Zheng Xunrui, so he has to stay in Yunnan and wait and see how things develop.

Mu Tianbo fell into contemplation again.

Half an hour later, Mu Tianbo appeared in the ancestral hall, where all the ancestors of the Mu family were enshrined.

Mu Tianbo knelt down in front of many spiritual positions.

"Mu Tianbo, the eleventh grandson of the Mu family, is here to worship the ancestors, the child is facing the most difficult choice, I don't know whether to submit to Zheng Xunrui or be loyal to the emperor, I implore the ancestors for guidance."

There was an unusually silence in the ancestral hall, and it was naturally impossible for the ancestors who had passed away to give Mu Tianbo an answer.

In fact, when Mu Tianbo came to the ancestral hall, he had already made a choice, if he wanted to go to the capital to face the saints, where did he need to come to worship his ancestors, he just set off directly.

Yang Yipeng learned that Mu Tianbo had gone to meet his ancestors, and a smile appeared on his face. (To be continued.) )