Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 396 Going to Fengyang Mansion in person

Beijing City, Qianqing Palace.

"The new emperor has ascended the throne, the ceremony is over!!!"

When Zhu Youjian of Nanjing ascended the throne as emperor, in Beijing, under the auspices of the parliament, Crown Prince Zhu Cian also ascended the throne as emperor.

For a time, two emperors appeared in the north and south of the Ming Dynasty at the same time.

In the Qianqing Palace, the ceremony for the new emperor's enthronement has ended. After seeing the new emperor, a group of civil and military officials and members of parliament retreated one after another.

After all, no matter how noble the emperor is, he is only a year old now. In today's scene, under the care of the empress dowager, Zhu Cian was already crying loudly, and his voice was hoarse from fright.

"Queen Mother, the ceremony has been closed. Wang Qi will take his leave first." Wang Qi saluted the Queen Mother Zhang Yan in the side hall of Qianqing Palace.

"My lord, you have worked hard today," Zhang Yan sat behind the jade curtain, her beautiful figure moved slightly, and her voice sounded a little more urgent: "There are a few words that the Ai family would like to hear from the lord. Now, the entire In the inner palace, the emperor is too young, and there is no one in the Ai family who can help make decisions."

"What does the Queen Mother want to ask?" Wang Qi stood there with his hands folded in his sleeves, as if nothing could touch him.

"The Ai family heard that King Xin has ascended the throne in Nanjing City," the Queen Mother twisted her brocade robe with her fingers, and there was a hint of evil in her tone: "How can one country have two kings? This is treason! How disrespectful! The late emperor At that time, I didn't see him worrying about the emperor. Now that Emperor Daxing has just passed away, he has caused such a storm. What does he mean by Nanjing City? Does he want to divide the Ming Dynasty? "

The corners of his mouth moved slightly upward. Wang Qi obviously didn't care about Zhu Youjian's ascension to the throne in Nanjing.

"Reporting to the Queen Mother," Wang Qi's tone was gentle and resolute, without any fluctuations: "The parliament has already made a conclusion on this matter. This is treason. Qin Erbao, the chief military officer of the capital, has led the Liaodong Army with ten thousand people. Attack Fengyang Mansion to warn the people in Donglin, Nanjing City, not to play with fire and burn yourself!"

"The Ai family knows, the Ai family knows," Zhang Yan nodded subconsciously, but there was still worry on her face: "But the Ai family heard that General Qin only had more than 10,000 soldiers, and Nanjing City had already gathered Tens of thousands of elite soldiers, if so"

"The Queen Mother, she seems to know how to fight," Wang Qi finally said with a smile on his lips: "With more than 10,000 people versus tens of thousands, of course the odds of winning are not high."

"Huh?" The Queen Mother frowned slightly, obviously not understanding what Wang Qi meant.

"Don't worry, Queen Mother, I will go to Fengyang in person in three days," Wang Qi turned his wrist slightly and said in a murderous tone: "Fill a handful of soil for the imperial mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty."

Wang Qi is going to Fengyang in person?

Zhang Yan's heart suddenly tightened.

Once Wang Qi leaves, who will support my orphans and widowed mother?

The Queen Mother did not believe that several other people in the council would really worry about her orphans and widows.

However, if Wang Qi comes in person, the Queen Mother feels that nothing in this world can stop the Duke of Qi.

"The Duke of Qi mourns the family's wishes," Zhang Yan gently wrung the silk in her hands with her slender fingers, her face was reddish, and she spoke stumblingly.

"Queen Mother, I have something to say, but it doesn't matter." Wang Qi still had things to do and didn't want to stay here too long.

"The Aijia Association will be at Qianqing Palace to pray for the Duke of Qi, hoping that the Duke of Qi can win and return to the court as soon as possible." Zhang Yan stood up slowly, looked at the Duke of Qi, and then bowed deeply.

With Zhang Yan's beautiful figure reflected in his eyes, Wang Qi's expression finally changed slightly. After a while, he moved his lips and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother."

After a while, Wang Qi left.

Zhang Yan opened her lips slightly, wanting to say something, but she still didn't say anything. She just sat behind the jade curtain, her plump body twisted slightly, and after a while, she seemed to be discouraged, and suddenly relaxed.

call.

Raising her hand to lightly wipe the corners of her eyes, Zhang Yan finally sighed slightly.

"Queen Mother." Nanny Chen, who was waiting at her side, came out of nowhere.

"Nanny Chen," the Queen Mother seemed to be afraid that her thoughts would be discovered. She hurriedly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, sat upright, and forced out a smile with difficulty.

"Queen Mother, I'll wait for you to wash up,"

Nanny Chen has served Zhang Yan since she was a child and has almost watched her grow up, so she naturally understands what the Queen Mother is thinking.

"The Duke of Qi will leave the capital in a few days and go to Fengyang Mansion. You can go to the Internal Affairs Office and ask. The inner palace has also sent some gifts to the Duke of Qi's mansion." Zhang Yan thought for a while and raised her eyes to look at Nanny Chen. Mammy: "Aijia's newly embroidered fan from Wushan a few days ago, along with gifts from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, were sent to Duke Qi."

"Queen Mother," Nanny Chen took two steps forward and handed her a cup of chrysanthemum tea: "Don't be too melancholy. Folk rumors say that Duke Qi is a martial arts star descended from heaven. As long as he takes action, nothing is impossible."

"The Ai family knows, the Ai family understands," the Queen Mother looked through the bead curtain into the palace, where Wang Qi was standing just now, and the affection in her eyes had almost turned into a pool of spring water.

At the end of October, the third year since the dawn of the Great Tomorrow, the autumn leaves have turned yellow and the weather has begun to turn cold.

Wenyuan Pavilion, Parliament Hall.

Ye Xianggao, Sun Chengzong and others were sitting in the hall, as if waiting for something.

"In three days, the chief will leave the capital and go to Fengyang Mansion." Ye Xianggao sat there, fidgeting with the tea bowl in his hand. The fragrance in the bowl overflowed, and the hot water vapor came out, forming a bubble at the bottom of the seat. Circle beads of water.

"It's all done in one battle," Wang Huazhen sneered and said with narrowed eyes: "This is also something that has been agreed on a long time ago. As long as Nanjing City dares to risk the disapproval of the world and claim emperor and sect, it must be killed with thunderous means!"

"Qin Erbao's more than 10,000 men, plus nearly 10,000 horses from Lu Xiangsheng's place, a total of 20,000. I'm worried that there are not enough troops." Sun Chengzong sat in the first place and looked at everyone: "I heard that in Nanjing City, together with the Beijing camp garrison , a total of more than 100,000 people are marching to Fengyang Mansion, and they are bound to make a big splash!"

One hundred thousand versus twenty thousand!

Even though everyone in the palace had confidence in Wang Qi's invincible and near-mythical record, they were still speechless in the face of the facts.

"As long as the chief takes action, there will be no one in the world." Lu Yu opened her mouth and was about to say something else when she heard a roll call coming from outside the hall:

The chief has arrived! ! !

For a moment, everyone in the hall stood up and bowed their heads in greeting.

As footsteps came, Wang Qi's figure appeared in the hall.

"I've met the Chief!!!"

"Everyone, please take a seat." Wang Qi stepped forward and sat directly at the top of the hall: "Everyone has been waiting for a long time."

"Chief Sir," Sun Chengzong was the first to speak after he sat down: "In the past few days, the autumn harvest in Gyeonggi and Shandong provinces has come to an end. Except for Shanxi Province, which has had poor harvests for many years, the other provinces have a surplus, and Shandong Province has not only handed over grain. Afterwards, nearly 10,000 dan of grain were left over, which can be used to provide relief to the victims in Shaanxi Road, Shanxi."

"Due to the ongoing war, trade between Shandong and North Korea has stopped. However, the border trade volume between Horqin and Liaodong in one year has already exceeded the total in the past ten years."

"Dengzhou, Weihai and other places are connected to the southeastern coastal trade. Maritime trade has been booming recently. Merchant ships passing through are like crucian carp crossing the river. The trade volume has already accounted for 80% of the entire Shandong."

Wang Qi sat there, flipping through the notes in his hand, and listening to the reports of several congressmen.

"The war in Korea is not over, and trade has been suspended, but trade with the southeast cannot be stopped." Wang Qi clasped the discount in his hand and looked up at several senior congressmen: "My uncle personally took care of the sea trade in Dengzhou Prefecture. This needs to be understood.”

"The Jiaodong Peninsula is now the gathering place for the maritime trade of the entire Ming Dynasty," Wang Huazhen nodded: "In a few days, I will go to Dengzhou Mansion in person to handle this matter personally."

Half an hour later, a waiter served tea.

After moistening his mouth and placing the tea bowl on the table, Wang Qi opened his eyes and glanced at everyone: "Nanjing City, Zhu Youjian has ascended the throne. The false emperor has now gathered 100,000 people and is about to go to Fengyang Mansion. There can be no mistakes in this battle. , just in case, I will go to Fengyang Mansion in person. During this period, I will trouble you all with the council affairs."

"I heard that Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu led the army north again. They can be regarded as famous generals!" Sun Chengzong stroked his beard: "Nanjing City has gathered a hundred thousand people this time. Even you, sir, need to be vigilant." "Xiong Tingbi is working in the Imperial City Department now," Ye Xianggao added: "When you go to Fengyang this time, do you want to take Xiong Feibai with you to share your worries?"

"Xiong Tingbi?" Wang Qi frowned slightly. Within half a year, Xiong Tingbi was appointed as the deputy director of the Imperial City Department, and he was quite impressive: "Let him come to see me later."

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Xiong Tingbi hasn't seen Wang Qi for a long time.

To sum up, during the coup, Wang Qi changed the day in the court, causing Xiong Tingbi to fall from the clouds to the valley.

Fortunately, after the coup, he switched departments in time and had the experience of leading troops in Liaodong. He got a fourth-grade deputy director position in the Imperial City Department, which was just a hangout.

Following the waiter, Xiong Tingbi stood outside the hall, waiting for Wang Qi's summons.

He turned around and looked at the fat cat on the waterfront of the store. The cat was sleeping soundly in the sunlight, but he was not afraid of strangers at all.

After a while, Xiong Tingbi withdrew his gaze, straightened his body, and stood solemnly.

Not long after, the waiter came out of the house: "Master Xiong, please."

Lifting up his robe, Xiong Tingbi took a deep breath and stepped in.

"Your Majesty Xiong Tingbi." After Xiong Tingbi entered the room, he walked to the table in three steps, and then bowed directly: "Meet the chief!"

"Sit down," Wang Qi lowered his eyes without putting down the book he was talking about: "How has the Imperial City Secretary been doing in half a year?"

"My lord, if you want to say that you have done a good job, it would be ridiculous. In fact, I am just messing around." Xiong Tingbi stood up slowly, his tone still respectful: "Those who are ambitious should carry the three-foot sword. Achieving great achievements in the Imperial City is not the ambition of a man."

"Oh?" Wang Qi raised his eyes and glanced at Xiong Tingbi, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

With just one glance, Xiong Tingbi trembled and subconsciously took a step back.

"My lord, I am willing to follow you to Fengyang Mansion!" Although Xiong Tingbi lowered his head, his tone was firm: "I hope you will give me your support!"

Wang Qi said nothing, put down the book, and looked at Xiong Tingbi who was standing there with a bow.

"I have dealt with Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu." Xiong Tingbi knew what Wang Qi wanted and lowered his head and said: "Wu Xiang has always been mediocre in his military use. He is best at defending and not good at attacking! And Zuo Liangyu is even more so. Use troops to be conservative, use 100,000 soldiers and horses to fight against 10,000, and would rather stick to one place than take any risk!"

"How far is Fengyang Mansion from Nanjing City?" Wang Qi tapped his fingers slowly on the table.

"If we are marching quickly, one day is enough," Xiong Tingbi thought for a moment and replied firmly.

"I'll give you five thousand people." Wang Qi picked up an inkstone on the table and moved it gently to Xiong Tingbi: "Cross Fengyang and go straight to Chuzhou."

Chuzhou?

Xiong Tingbi was stunned for a moment, then cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he subconsciously exclaimed: "Sir, you want to take Nanjing City!"

"Five thousand troops, I don't ask you to take Nanjing City," Wang Qi waved his hand: "As long as Nanjing City knows that I, Wang Qi, have arrived!"

"My subordinate understands!"

Xiong Tingbi didn't need to understand what Wang Qi wanted, but he knew that he only needed to listen to Wang Qi's words.

"Go back and prepare, we will set off in three days!"

"I obey my orders!"

With a creak, the heavy wooden door was closed, and Xiong Tingbi retreated.

Not long after, Wang Qi picked up the letter on the table and signed it - Your Majesty, Your Majesty Wang Shouxin.

"Hey," with a chuckle, Wang Qi opened the letter and took out the letter.

After looking at it for a long time, Wang Qi's eyes turned from bright to bone-chilling.

"Zhu Youjian's wings are really strong!"

The letter was sent by Wang Shouxin, but the content on it was sent by Zhu Youjian to Wang Shouxin to convey it on his behalf.

As for its meaning, it is very clear and euphemistic: I have ascended the throne as emperor in Nanjing City. In all affairs in the north and south, the people of the country and the country should be given priority. Weapons should not meet easily. Please invite the prince to raise your noble hand and withdraw the Phoenix. For the Yangfu army, everything is subject to negotiation between the two parties. If they agree to withdraw their troops, Nanjing City is willing to sit down and have a good chat with Beijing. After all, if we are of the same spirit and can negotiate, we should not use weapons.

If the princes of Nanjing knew about it, Zhu Youjian would be arrogant on the surface, pretending to fight Wang Qi to the death, but secretly wrote to Wang Qi, begging to withdraw the army that was attacking Fengyang Mansion - Zuo Guangdou and others. I'm afraid I'm going to be pissed off half to death.

"negotiation."

Wang Qi rubbed the green thumb on his finger, thought for a moment, and then wrote a reply.

"Come here!" Wang Qi called his entourage in.

"grown ups!"

"Send this letter to Wang Shouxin as soon as possible, eight hundred miles away!"

"As commanded."

After sending the letter away, Wang Qi got up and walked to the side hall, where maps of the entire Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions were hung.

Wang Qi's use of troops this time was not just to intimidate Nanjing City. Since Nanjing City already has a saint, as long as Zhu Youjian is captured, the entire north and south will be under Wang Qi's intimidation.

At that time, all he needs is time.

Whether it is ten years, twenty years, or fifty years.

Wang Qi has plenty of time to completely reverse the history of the Ming Dynasty!

"Your Excellency." The voice of the waiter outside the door came: "The Queen Mother sent some gifts from the palace, saying that they are for your Excellency."

"Put it over there," Wang Qi stood in front of the map, staring at it without moving.

"Sir, there are pictures embroidered by the Queen Mother herself," the waiter still stood there.

"I said, just leave it alone," Wang Qi's voice contained a hint of impatience.

"I obey my orders."

(End of this chapter)