Wang Qi didn't have time to pay attention to the emperor pretending to be crazy and stupid.

Whether it is the emperor's own idea or the queen's mother's pruning, for Wang Qi, there is no difference.

Walking around the huge imperial city is enough for them to breathe.

As for going out of the city, or even to Nanjing?

That's wishful thinking.

Although Wang Qi treats the emperor well, he is not a woman's kindness, he needs to use the emperor's name to do something, so it is impossible for the emperor to appear in front of everyone.

Do!

Tear it down?

If you really want to reappear in front of everyone, at least thirty years, after the election of the sixth parliament, by that day, even if the emperor is there in person, there will be no one in the entire parliament who will have any thoughts of being loyal to the monarch and dying.

There is no filial son in front of the bed for a long time, let alone 30 years?

In addition to the imperial city, Wang Qi's sedan chair did not return to the parliament, but went directly out of Donghua Gate, and he was going to meet someone.

Since the expansion of the parliament hall, the two side gates of the imperial city have also been renovated, the Donghua Gate is now the main gate to enter and exit the parliament, the Xihua Gate has become the main gate of the inner palace, and the middle noon gate is closed, no one is allowed to enter and exit without a parliamentary warrant.

This can guarantee that the entire imperial city is under Wang Qi's control.

After a while, the sedan chair stopped steadily.

"My lord, it's here."

The body of the sedan chair was slightly oblique, and Wang Qi bent down and walked out of the sedan chair.

Looking at the plaque at the door of the house: Princess Ningde's Mansion.

"Meet the Chief Lord," I haven't seen her for a few days, and Princess Ningde's makeup has become a little elegant, and she has lost the luxurious and graceful feeling of the past.

"September wedding, come and see you," Wang Qi walked up the stairs and walked past Princess Ningde's side.

Turning around and following Wang Qi's pace, Zhu Huiyan's voice was much weaker: "I heard that the imperial brother is sick?" ”

"If you want to visit, you can do it at any time, the imperial city is not closed, it's a matter of walking a few steps," Wang Qi stopped and turned his head to look at Zhu Weiyan: "In front of me, there is no need to do these temptations." ”

Looking at Wang Qi's back, Zhu Huiyan bit her lip lightly, looking innocent and aggrieved.

Sitting on the chair, Wang Qi stretched his waist: "Is there anything to eat?" Fetch it for me."

"Yes, the house has your favorite snacks and tea paste prepared every day," Hearing that Wang Qi wanted to eat, Zhu Huiyan smiled, very happy: "There are also some delicate side dishes from Gu Shunzhai, I will let the kitchen serve them?" ”

"I have time to make a list, what things do you want in the courtyard after the wedding, I will let the house prepare them in advance," bowing his head and eating the dishes, Wang Qi seemed to suddenly think of something, and said casually.

"Well, there's nothing special, just be quiet," Zhu Huiyan nodded: "Sister Hai Lanzhu, it should be very easy to get along with." ”

Glancing at Zhu Weiyan, Wang Qi smiled and said, "If I marry you, you will get along very well, and there is no priority in the family." ”

After a while, Wang Qi put down the dishes and chopsticks, took the tea handed by Zhu Huiyan, and took a sip.

"Will the royal brother die?" Zhu Huiyan opened her mouth timidly.

"If he doesn't want to, he won't die over there," Wang Qi had nothing to hide.

Especially for Zhu Huiyan, a woman who was born as a political tool, there is nothing to hide.

Come here every few days to sit and have a chat or a meal.

It's just out of modern people's indebtedness to a woman.

What feelings can you have?

As for the brutality of the political struggle?

Wang Qi looked at Zhu Huiyan: "Try to get involved in political affairs as little as possible, and don't contact your imperial sister-in-law." ”

Queen Zhang Yan, a woman with some brains, I don't know why, looking at Zhang Yan, Wang Qi always thinks of the queen mother of the Renzong Dynasty in the Zhao and Song dynasties, Liu E.

"Sister-in-law. Since the palace change, I have rarely seen the imperial sister-in-law," Zhu Huiyan nodded, very well-behaved.

While the two were talking, the waiter outside the door arrived with a secret letter.

"My lord, I'm from Shanxi."

After receiving the letter, Wang Qi opened it in front of Zhu Huiyan, and read it quickly at a glance.

After a while, he raised his head: "I'm leaving, the snacks are good, but don't be so tired next time." ”

With that, Wang Qi turned around and left with the letter in his hand.

"Greetings, sir!"

Zhu Huiyan stood there quietly watching Wang Qi leave.

After a while, in the entire front yard, only Zhu Huiyan was left, as well as her own personal slave girl.

"Brother Huang," Zhu Huiyan stretched out her hand and pulled the tips of her hair hanging down her ears, the innocence and simplicity in her eyes disappeared, and the rest was indifference: "If you are crazy, you will be crazy, and some things will be left to women to do, it is better." ”

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After Wang Qi returned home in a sedan chair, he returned to the study non-stop to reply to Sun Chuanting.

In a month, Sun Chuanting led more than 10,000 iron horsemen from Liaodong to besiege the rebellious people in the area of Pingyang Mansion, slowly encroaching on them, and finally five days ago, Gao Yingxiang and Luo Rucai led their subordinates to abandon the city and flee towards the Tongguan generation. And Wang Ziyong has been surrounded by Sun Chuanting and his pursuers, his men were defeated, and all his men surrendered.

As for the rebels who fled to Tongguan for a generation, because most of Henan was under the control of the city of Nanjing, Sun Chuanting led his troops to chase him to Tongguan, so he stopped and wrote back to the parliament, waiting for further orders.

"Boya, see the words as the face"

In the direction of Xuzhou Mansion, Qin Erbao is encroaching on the confidence and patience of Nanjing City.

On the one hand, the grain and materials are not enough to support the parliament to open up two battlefields at the same time, and on the other hand, the Shanxi region urgently needs stability and development, and the people are war-weary.

Wang Qi's first instruction in replying to Sun Chuanting was to let him act as the acting governor, and the governor of Shanxi should be responsible for military and political affairs, and at the same time, the eight major commercial banks in Shanxi could be called by him, so that the situation in Shanxi should be stabilized at least within half a year, so that more poor people would not fall into the grass and gather in the mountains and forests.

Of course, Shanxi and Ganxi are stable.

At this stage, the main focus of the parliament is on the reform of the Gyeonggi ground, and it can no longer be distracted.

Only when the reform of the Gyeonggi region is carried out and the power of finance, land and personnel is firmly grasped in the hands can it further expand its influence.

In this regard, Lu Yu's actions in Baodi County can be observed.

After a short time, he folded the secret letter and put it in a black copper box at hand, and Wang Qi stopped.

Leaning back in the chair slightly, Wang Qi's expression was not very serious, and his eyes narrowed slightly, as if meditating.

Now, as long as the Nanjing City troops who entered Tianjin Wei from the area of Dangmang Mountain are resolved, they can have a good chat with Nanjing City

"Someone!" Wang Qi called to the door.

"Your Excellency!"

"Let Li Qingsong come and see me!"

Li Qingsong is currently in charge of the defense of the entire capital, as well as the secret guards.

At the same time, Li Shouxin, who was sent by Wang Qi to Nanjing City, was also in direct contact with Li Qingsong.

It's time to greet Mr. Zuo Guangdou.

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The rout of King Qin's army made the city of Nanjing noisy.

Whether it is the gentleman who stays in the wind and snow, or the scholar who is immersed in hard study, or the people who are struggling to live, they all feel the cold wind blowing from the north.

Gao Panlong convened a cabinet meeting for seven consecutive days to discuss the plan to resist the enemy.

But anyone with a discerning eye knows that relying on a large army, it is wishful thinking to try to resist the Liaodong Army sharpened from the battlefield of Liaodong.

"My lord, the only possibility is to rely on the Yangtze River and defend it according to the river, and there is nothing else to do!"

Yuan Keli, who had just retired from the front line of Xuzhou Mansion, was also summoned to the cabinet today to discuss the strategy of resisting the enemy.

As for the responsibility for the defeat of the front line of Huishan, it has been erased for the time being in the name of meritorious service, Gao Panlong and others believe that it is the time to employ people, and the commander should not be changed on the spot.

And, more importantly.

Yuan Keli also left a unit of Wu Xiang and inserted it into the hinterland of Gyeonggi, which could deliver a fatal blow to Wang Qi at any time!

This backhand, so that the cabinet is excited, if it is successful, it is a great achievement to change the life against the sky and reshape the Ming Dynasty!

However, the important thing now is the Liaodong army of Qin Erbao on the front line of Xuzhou Mansion.

Everyone in the Nanjing cabinet was silent when they heard Yuan Keli's words.

Relying on the Yangtze River to hold on means giving up a large area of land north of the Yangtze River

No one wants to bear this crime.

Even though many people think this is right.

"This matter still needs to be discussed," Zhao Nanxing said silently, wanting to ease the heavy atmosphere.

"I heard that Qin Erbao's army has received a large amount of grain supplies in Xuzhou Mansion for a generation, and the granary is opened to release grain, not only to supplement the needs of the army, but also to distribute it to the poor people in Xuzhou Prefecture.

Shi Kefa's face was heavy with melancholy.

Since the last time he fled back to Nanjing from the capital, the name of this rising star of Donglin has become more and more resounding, and even surpasses his teacher in some aspects.

After all, not everyone can risk death to meet the emperor through the ditches of the imperial city in times of crisis.

"What then?" Zhou Zongjian drooped his eyelids: "You can't really abandon the land north of the Yangtze River, right?" How is this different from a national thief? ”

Silence, and embarrassing silence.

Zuo Guangdou sometimes feels that although the princes of Donglin are upright and loyal to the monarch, but at some times, they are really not as good as Wang Qi - willing to be famous and rich, and win the hero.

"In my opinion, the current situation can only rely on the Yangtze River to move," Zuo Guangdou pondered for a long time, and said: "If we don't act in time and let the Liaodong rebels wreak havoc in northern Jiangsu, then our people's hearts will be lost!" ”

"And so and so on." Gao Panlong looked at Zuo Guangdou: "Just bother Zuo Yizhi and Yang Wenru to handle this matter?" ”

Collect the people into the south of the Yangtze River, and at the same time build a defense line on the Yangtze River, so that Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu can put pressure on Wang Qi in the Gyeonggi area, and then ask for others.

"This can be like this," Zuo Guangdou and Yang Lian glanced at each other, both of them unwilling.

But there is nothing to be done.

The cabinet meeting lasted from noon to three o'clock, and it was already dark.

In the end, everyone in the cabinet has left, and they can only go down to Gao Panlong, Zuo Guangdou and Yuan Keli.

"This time, it's hard work," Gao Panlong said for Yuan Keli's recent embarrassing reputation in Nanjing City.

After all, the generals of the defeated army, no matter what, are spurned by the people and the soldiers.

As for the unspeakable secrets?

No one will pay attention.

"Yuan has no worries about fame, he is just worried about Nanjing City and the emperor! If the reputation is ruined, the world can be peaceful, and the emperor is safe, then Yuan is duty-bound! ”

These words fell on the ears of Gao Panlong and Zuo Guangdou, and they all nodded in praise.

Yuan Keli is still so loyal to the country.

"To build the Yangtze River defense line, rely on the direct dispatch from the middle, and the supervision of the civil and widowed, but the actual war still needs you to come to the courtesy. Up and down the city of Nanjing, there are not many useful people! ”

When Gao Panlong spoke, his eyes were full of helplessness, and there was even a hint of pleading.

"Elder Ge, it is our duty to share internal affairs," Yuan Keli pursed his lips, picked up the tea cup in front of him, and took a sip.

"Alas," Gao Panlong was about to say something, but the little official outside the door came over: "Pavilion Elder, His Royal Highness King Xin has arrived"

Faith King?

What is it about coming here at this time?

This time, in the front-line battle of Huishan, in addition to the discussion of the responsibility for Yuan Keli's defeat, the rest of Nanjing City was to praise Zhu Youzhen, the king of letters.

"Believe in the king, the loyalty and courage of the country!!"

Knowing that the rebels in Liaodong are strong, and they prefer to go to Hushan, this is brave!

For the country and the king, regardless of personal safety on the school field, he personally boarded to inspire the soldiers, which is loyalty!

For a time, the title of the king of loyalty and courage spread all over the city of Nanjing.

However, although Xiaomin preached, in the eyes of the Nanjing cabinet princes, the letter of the prince during this time period was really a little jumpy.

Before a few people in the hall could reply, Zhu Youzhen's footsteps and a slightly excited voice came from the door.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this king is not late, is he?"

"Wechen meets His Royal Highness King Xin!"

All the princes in the hall are worshipping.

"When this king entered the door, I heard that the cabinet agreed to build a defense line on the Yangtze River?"

Zhu Youzhen's voice was relaxed, and it was as simple as serving tea and drinking water in everyone's ears.

"Your Highness, south of the Yangtze River, there is no danger to defend, and in the face of the menacing Liaodong rebels, for the time being, you can only use the Yangtze River as a line to guard Nanjing!"

Gao Panlong has the highest qualifications and prestige among the people, so he opened his mouth to return.

"Lord Zuo, Lord Yang, and Governor Yuan, yes, this king agrees with this decision," Zhu Youzhen sat on the chair at the top of the position: "You all should sit." ”

Gao Panlong and the others didn't know why the prince was here for a while, and they could only sit down after looking at each other.

"This king is here, I just want to ask a word," Zhu Youzhen looked at the few people in front of him: "If it is guarded according to the Yangtze River, then the matter of King Qin's rescue will be far away."

"As long as the imperial brother stays in the hands of that Wang Qi, this king will not be at peace for a day," Zhu Youzhen's tone carried a hint of sincerity: "I want to ask you, King Qin's army can't go north, so how can I save it?" ”

"Yesterday, Shi Xianzhi also discussed with me, I will be a tall man this morning," Zuo Guangdou was silent for a while, as if he was still hesitating.

"Huh?" Zhu Youjian leaned forward, looking a little anxious.

"Shi Xianzhi, on behalf of Nanjing, will go to Beijing City and formally meet Wang Qi to see if he can welcome the emperor back."

Hiss.

Zhu Youzhen raised his head, leaning back subconsciously, as if he didn't expect this possibility, so he could only mutter: "This move is a way." (End of chapter)