In Ma Shiying's mansion, everyone gathered in the study, either anxious, uneasy, or talking calmly, all kinds of expressions were exhausted, and a faint atmosphere of panic was permeating, affecting everyone's emotions.

"Ma Ge Lao, the rebel army has crossed the gate of Waiguo City, stationed ten miles away, gathering more and more, according to the Tanmalai report, so far, the rebel army in the two directions combined, at least 100,000 people, can the army of the imperial court stop it? Can you hold this Nanjing city? ”

As soon as Xinzhou Bozhao Zhilong finished speaking, Zhu Guobi, the Duke of Baoguo, said worriedly: "Moreover, these are not ordinary thieves, unlike the rabble of the eight kings, their combat effectiveness is extremely strong, even the hundreds of thousands of troops in the imperial court can't help the Tartars, they killed 100,000 people in one go, can anyone in the court still be able to fight against them?" ”

"Hey... Two adults, this is a bad statement! ”

Sincerity Bo Liu Kongzhao unceremoniously refuted the words of the two, waved his sleeves, and said in a muffled voice: "Although the Tartars are strong, they are strong in the battle of the open field, and they are not good at attacking the city, and the same is true for the anti-thieves. ”

"Moreover, although there are many thieves, there are also many of our army, plus the people who are being recruited, we can gather at least 200,000 people to defend the city. As long as you rely on the danger, stick to your heart, and rely on the advantages of the city, it is enough to resist the siege of hundreds of thousands of troops. ”

Obviously, Liu Kongzhao's words worked, even if most of the people in the house were civil servants and did not understand military affairs, but they also knew a simple truth, the siege battle consumed the most troops and money and food, as long as the defender could not hold out, the city was strong enough, and the army of 200,000 could withstand the siege of 400,000 people, and even more!

At this time, Ma Shiying did not keep silent anymore, nodded lightly, and exclaimed: "What Sincerity Bo said is right, as long as we don't mess up and stabilize our position, we can defend this Nanjing City and block the iron hooves of the thieves." Of course, as long as the city of Nanjing has not fallen, it is necessary to constantly recruit people and fill the city defense camp. ”

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In another mansion, the chief soldier Tian Xiong, Ma Degong, Qiu Cheng, Zhang Jie, Huang Ming, and Chen Xiance gathered together and secretly discussed.

"Generals, we can't go on like this any longer, Ma Shiying and those people said it well, what is coexisting and dying with Nanjing City, but secretly it is that he has already sent his wife and children out of Nanjing City and transferred his family property."

"General Tian is right, we can't listen to the nonsense of Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng! Those villains, it can be said that they have received endless benefits, they eat with their mouths full of oil, but they have not given us any benefits, why should we work for them and consolidate our existing interests? ”

"General Ma is right, it should be so, we should have made plans early and found another way."

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In the Qian Mansion and the study, the scholar Qian Qianyi, the scholar Wang Duo, and the imperial scholar Tang Shiji were also secretly discussing and discussing the way back.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are all people who have been friends for many years, and we are familiar with each other, Qian Mou is blunt, in my opinion, today's Nanjing City, once the Dashun army attacks, it will not be able to hold it at all, and it is the best situation to be able to hold on for a day."

When Qian Qianyi paused, Wang Duo, a scholar, immediately nodded and agreed: "Yes, Nanjing City has no hope of holding on to it at all, so how can you wait for King Qin's soldiers as Ma Shiying said?" ”

"Today's Nanjing City, everywhere is messy, the fine work of the Dashun Dynasty has already sneaked in, appeared in various places in the city out of nowhere, posted and threw leaflets everywhere, so that rumors in the city are everywhere, demagoguery, causing the people's hearts to turn back."

Du Yushi Tang Shiji looked indignant, and followed angrily and said: "Not only that, it's already this time, the Dashun army is about to enter the city, and the city of Nanjing is not in danger, and the emperor still has the leisure to set up a banquet, watch songs and dances, and choose a concubine, which is really chilling~!" ”

"Hey... Ladies and gentlemen, you don't know what people outside say about the emperor, it's an ugly sound, and it actually has an indecent name......"

Tang Shiji sighed again and again, as if he had thought of something, he had scruples in his heart, he couldn't speak of his suffering, he just shook his head helplessly, he couldn't say it anymore, although he didn't say what that indecent name was, but how could everyone not know?

Since the emperor was in charge of the country, he did not revive the dynasty, did not discuss the recovery of the lost territory in the north, and did not care about the people of Li, but greedy for pleasure, constantly collecting gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin, and even building palaces on a large scale.

All these have already caused public resentment to boil!

There is also excessive indulgence, which makes people catch toads to prepare chun medicine, thus obtaining the indecent name of "toad Tianzi".

Speaking of Chaogang and the situation in Nanjing City, these people's mood became more and more heavy, and they felt like a big stone was pressed on their chests, and they were panicked, and for a while, the atmosphere became a little depressing, and no one was willing to speak anymore.

To be exact, it was disheartened, and I didn't want to talk about the court at all!

"Ahem~cough~uh~ that ......"

Qian Qianyi coughed lightly twice, making some movements, thus breaking this depressing quiet, clearing his throat, and looking at everyone, he said in a calm tone: "Ladies and gentlemen, let's not talk about these unhappy things, it's time, it's time to think about our own future." ”

As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted the ideas of several people in the room, and their eyes all converged on Qian Qianyi's body, and their hearts moved, probably guessing what he wanted to say next, but they were still full of anticipation, but their faces were as plain as water, waiting quietly.

"Presumably everyone also understands that Li Zicheng is not like other rebels, wherever he passes, he must loot a place and slaughter wantonly, and the Dashun army has done a lot of benevolent and righteous deeds, and it is extremely popular among the people, and his reputation is unmatched for a while, and no one can beat him."

"Moreover, the most important and crucial thing is that as long as you are not a traitor, as long as you have not harmed the people, as long as you have not disregarded people's lives, as long as you have not colluded with barbarians, as long as you take the initiative to join them, the Dashun Dynasty will treat them well, and the autumn will not commit any crimes."

A word, a sentence, like a hammer hit on the hearts of everyone again and again, causing them to shake very much, especially the five "as long as", although they are extremely calm, but like a shock wave, with a certain momentum, every time they say a "as long", the momentum will rise, triggering a certain spiritual resonance in them.

Everyone's emotions were driven by Qian Qianyi's words, and as he spoke, while some information appeared in his mind, it was even more ups and downs, and a heart was raised in his throat and eyes, until the last four words fell, and he returned to calm.

At that moment, there was an inexplicable relaxation in everyone's hearts, which made their bodies and minds feel comfortable, and they couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

In the Forbidden City, inside the palace, outside the Wuying Palace, Ruan Dacheng and Han Zanzhou stood next to a pillar, their figures were covered by the pillar, if they hadn't passed through the aisle deliberately, they wouldn't have found the two at all, and their voices talking were extremely low.

"Father-in-law Han, Ruan's niece can please ask you~!"

"Hey, hey... Lord Ruan, although you can rest assured, although there are as many as 70 women in the emperor's draft this draft, our family can assure you that Ling's niece and nephew will definitely be able to choose the concubine. ”

"Hehe... Then thank Father-in-law Han in advance, this is a little meaning, and I hope to smile. ”

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