Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 304

And at the same time.

The snow-covered city of Nanjing is already in jeopardy under the bombardment of artillery.

Huang Degong felt that he couldn't hold on anymore, so he had to ask Ma Shiying, the chief assistant, and the emperor, and wanted them to hunt west.

However, even if he searched up and down, he did not see the figures of the two Ding Dian.

And at this time, not only him, but the entire Nanjing court was also looking for these two.

Ruan Dacheng, Ma Shiying's close partner, did not receive the slightest news, just like everyone else, with a face full of surprise.

"What? His Majesty is gone?"

Qian Qianyi was shocked.

In this way, they couldn't even do Wen Tianxiang. Without the emperor, what are they civil servants and military generals?
"Ma Shiying coerced His Majesty out of the city, he deserves death!"

Wang Duo couldn't help cursing, he couldn't help it.

Not only him, Ruan Dacheng was also scolding his mother in his heart.

Ma Shiying abandoned them and fled with Emperor Hongguang. It was a heinous crime. Before he left, he had to pinch the emperor in his hands. It was extremely abhorrent.

But at this time, Zhao Zhilong, the leader of the Nanjing defense and the leader of martial arts, couldn't help but turn pale, and scolded angrily: "How can this child have no asshole?"

The Wu Xuns had discussed it long ago, and planned to jointly "persuade" the emperor to surrender. After all, they have mastered the Nanjing defenders. Isn't this something easy to do?

But now, before the horoscope is even written, the cooked duck flies away.

In this way, only the surrender of the city is left for the great meritorious service, the difference between the two is thousands of miles!

"I said earlier that Ma Shiying has always been with treacherous ministers and tricked the emperor to leave the city. Can he still defend in Nanjing?"

Zhao Zhilong looked at the crowd, although he was cursing, he brought up the topic intentionally or unintentionally.

Although Wu Xun has the strength of the army, it is this group of literati who can speak.

"Nanjing can't hold on anymore."

Ruan Dacheng shook his head, at this point, he could only stand with these people.

Surviving has become his goal.

Qian Qianyi and other Donglin party members looked at him with disgust, but they had to nod.

This is a truth.

"For the current plan, we still have to preserve the vitality for Daming."

Ruan Dacheng shook his head, shamelessly, and said earnestly:

"In order to preserve the useful body and restore the Ming Dynasty, we can only spare no expense of reputation, wrong ourselves, and surrender to the Manchu Qing for the time being."

"At that time, let's think about it according to the situation!"

What they said made them look like a group of loyal people who endured humiliation.

However, the words are not rough, and these words are really comfortable to hear.

Even Qian Qianyi, Wang Duo and other members of the Donglin party could not help but admire him at this moment. No wonder Ma Shiying loves to use him.

Zhao Zhilong was overjoyed and clapped his hands in praise: "That's right, we are bearing the burden of humiliation and waiting for him again."

As he said that, he rubbed his eyes, pretending to be helpless, and said: "I have received the favor of the emperor for the rest of my life, and I wanted to serve the country with myself, but His Majesty didn't see him, so that's the only way..."

This attitude is really disgusting.

The civil servants have long seen clearly the tricks of warriors, and they are well aware of it.

"This matter has to be discussed in the long run!"

Qian Qianyi made the final decision.

The Donglin party members naturally obeyed, even Zhao Zhilong had to obey.

Ruan Dacheng's face became more and more ugly.

As soon as it was over, the Donglin Party immediately gathered in Qian's house and made a big connection.

In their view, neither Wu Xun nor Ruan Dacheng belonged to them. How could such an important moment be tolerated?
Doesn't that mean that credit is divided?
"Ruan Dacheng, Ma Shiying, who is attached to the party, is now like a lost dog, wagging his tail and pretending to be pitiful, ridiculous, ridiculous."

Cai Yichen shook his head and sneered.

"A lost dog should be beaten to death."

Li Zhan agreed: "Looking for food in the garbage dump, the wildness will reappear, and it will be very harmful if you don't kill it!"

Hearing this, Qian Qianyi said indifferently: "It's not appropriate to cause trouble now, just let him go!"

"That's right, the most important thing now is how to protect the hundreds of thousands of people in Nanjing City."

Wang Duo sighed with a compassionate expression, "For the sake of the people, what does our reputation matter?"

"A little stigma, that's all!"

Hearing this, everyone sitting here also sighed and echoed unceasingly.

One word from you, one sentence from me, as if offering the city to surrender for the sake of the people of the world, it has no choice but to do so.

These gentlemen are sacrificing the ego to fulfill the ego.

"The specific regulations need to be discussed in detail."

Qian Qianyi finally said seriously: "Whether it's Huang Degong or Wu Xun, we are the ones who decide this matter, but in the end, we have to let them get some credit."

"Without their cooperation, it would not have been so easy."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

They are the only ones who can divide the benefits. As for the others, they just wait obediently and obey.

When Zhao Zhilong returned to the mansion, a large circle of Nanjing Xunchen had already gathered at home.

For example, Xu Jiujue, the Duke of Wei, Zhang Gongri, the Marquis of Longping, and Zhu Guobi, the Duke of Baoguo, were all honored ministers who had lived in Nanjing for a long time.

Moreover, most of them were honored ministers in the Hongwu period, far away from the center of power in Nanjing, and they have long been decayed.

Of course, Yongle Xunchen was not much stronger.

"Old man, what's the matter?"

Wei Guogong Xu Jiujue asked eagerly.

"The group of Donglin party members said there is no rush."

Zhao Zhilong shook his head, and said with displeasure, "I guess, he's thinking of eating alone again!"

"Do they dare?" Zhu Guobi roared angrily, "Nanjing is guarded by tens of thousands of troops, but they are in our hands. Without us, they can't even open the city gate."

"What's the rush?" Zhao Zhilong said unhurriedly, "Get rid of us, they can't do it."

"In this troubled world, military power is the most important thing. Even the Qing Dynasty, for the sake of the tens of thousands of troops, must pay attention to us..."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The foundation laid down by the ancestors can't be sold for a good price, isn't it?

At the same time, Huang Degong returned to the courtyard with a tired face.

After several days of bombing, his ears hurt from the shock, but the city wall built by the great grandfather is strong, and it can barely sustain it now.

As soon as we sat down, someone came to visit.

"what?"

After listening to the description, Huang Degong was shocked, stood up directly, and said angrily: "Your Majesty left Nanjing City, why did you tell me now?"

The visitor is at a loss for words, so he can't say anything, the benefits have just been divided!

Therefore, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "The court is in a panic, Nanjing is no longer defendable, the cabinet deliberated, in order to protect the people of Nanjing, we can only surrender..."

"Surrender? Impossible!"

Huang Degong shook his head, and said with a full face: "Your Majesty is still there, how can you say surrender? Forgive me for being hard to say."

After all, he pondered for a moment before sighing: "I would like to lead my army to withdraw from Nanjing City and go to Hezhou and Luzhou. Nanjing City will be handed over to you elders."

The visitor had no choice but to go back and tell the truth.

(End of this chapter)