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Just when Sun Tai was hesitating, Ma Shiying came to Nanjing City again.

Ordinarily, Ma Shiying was in charge of guarding Fengyang Mansion, and without Qian Qianyi or Cao Huachun's order, he could not leave Fengyang Mansion and enter Nanjing City without permission, but Ma Shiying couldn't care less.

The conversation between Yan Yingyuan and Ma Shiying went smoothly. On the one hand, because of Su Tiancheng's analysis at the beginning, he believed that Ma Shiying was easier to submit. Ma Shiying in history was once listed as a traitor. Such a person is willing to submit to the Qing Dynasty. Su Tiancheng believes that such a person is precisely a person who has his own calm analysis and can understand the current affairs. He will never do things like submitting to a foreign race. It will affect his reputation in the future, and Ma Shiying is still a bold person Honesty, such a person, as long as he can use the right place, there is no problem. On the other hand, because the defense task of Fengyang Mansion is too heavy, it seems almost impossible to complete the task. Qian Qian, who came to lead the defense Yi and Cao Huachun didn't care about these things at all, which also made Ma Shiying see the crisis and worried about following in Zhu Yousong's footsteps.

Su Tiancheng's analysis was very accurate, which also made Yan Yingyuan's conversation with him much smoother. Ma Shiying immediately stated that the soldiers in Fengyang Mansion would not resist, and they would definitely keep the stability of Fengyang Mansion. However, Ma Shiying also proposed conditions. That is, Fengyang belongs to the land of Longxing, and many tombs cannot be damaged. Yan Yingyuan expressed his opinion on this point, saying that His Royal Highness King Fu will never touch these tombs, on the contrary, they should be well preserved.

When Ma Shiying learned that Su Tiancheng sent people to contact Sun Tai, he was shocked and admired in his heart. He really felt Su Tiancheng's wisdom, and also felt that the choice of following Su Tiancheng was correct.Out of such considerations, Ma Shiying resolutely chose to go to Nanjing City to persuade Sun Tai.The two took refuge and surrendered to Su Tiancheng together.

You must know that there must be some dangers in entering Nanjing City like this. The eyeliners all over Nanjing City must have noticed all this, but Ma Shiying can't control so much, and the Jiangning battalion is divided into two groups.We have already approached Nanjing City and Fengyang Mansion, if we hesitate, we will lose a great opportunity and have no place to regret it.

Sun Tai talked with Ma Shiying again, only to know that Su Tiancheng had also sent Yan Yingyuan to recruit Ma Shiying. He felt the same as Ma Shiying, and admired Su Tiancheng's judgment. This time, the two did not hesitate, and quickly agreed.Determined to surrender to Su Tiancheng, the next step is to make specific arrangements.

So Sun Tai personally chose Juxian Inn, Ma Shiying, Yan Yingyuan, Liu Jingting and others gathered in Juxian Inn to discuss the details of surrendering to Su Tiancheng and how to operate it.

A series of actions by Sun Tai and Ma Shiying have long been noticed by Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Fanzi.

Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun still cared about the security of Nanjing City and Fengyang Mansion, and they knew very well that when the battle came.We still have to rely on Sun Tai and Ma Shiying, not to mention that these two are familiar with the officers and sergeants.As far as the defense deployment of Nanjing City and Fengyang Mansion is concerned, the two are well aware of it, so their surveillance of them is extremely strict.

Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun knew about Ma Shiying's first visit to Sun Tai, but there was something normal about their contact this time.After all, it is for the defense of Nanjing City and Fengyang Mansion. It is very necessary for the two to discuss together and learn from each other's strengths to make up for their weaknesses. This can also make Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun less worried.

But the second contact between the two.It’s hard to say. In just a few days, Ma Shiying traveled long distances from Fengyang Mansion to Nanjing City again. There was no major event, and there would never be such a move. In addition, the meeting between Ma Shiying and Sun Tai made the arrangement In Juxian Inn, this made Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun even more worried.

Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun, who had little contact with each other, got together this time, and it was Cao Huachun who came to the official post where Qian Qianyi lived.

The two of them didn't have much friendship, so naturally they didn't have much pleasantries, and they directly entered the topic.

Qian Qianyi is a scholar of the cabinet and also serves as Minister of the Ministry of War. He is in charge of the defense of Nanzhili and has a relatively large initiative. Therefore, both of them put forward their own understanding of the performance of Sun Tai and Ma Shiying.

It's a pity that there was a major deviation in the understanding between the two from the very beginning.

They never thought that Sun Tai and Ma Shiying would rebel. What they thought was that Sun Tai and Ma Shiying might be dissatisfied because of Zhu Yousong's affairs, and they might directly appeal to the court to avenge Zhu Yousong's grievances.

This is also Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun considering their own interests and judging others with their own hearts.

Cao Huachun is relatively clear about Zhu Yousong's matter, and he is even more aware of Wang Chengen's status in front of the emperor. Therefore, after coming to Nanjing, he must definitely protect Qin Sande. Maintaining Qin Sande is equivalent to protecting Wang Chengen, even in the future The city of Nanjing is lost, so he will not be punished too much, because Wang Chengen speaks for him. On the contrary, if he wants to reverse the case for Zhu Yousong, he may encounter disaster before the action begins.

As for Qian Qianyi, he was very displeased with the entry of the imperial relatives and relatives into the imperial court. He believed that this was a complete violation of the ancestral system and that it was random, which would affect the stability of the imperial court and the authority of the emperor. Xuan, took refuge in Su Tiancheng, so Qian Qianyi was indifferent to Zhu Yousong. Zhu Yousong may have been wronged and took the blame for others, but all this has nothing to do with Qian Qianyi. The new official ignores the old things, let alone Zhu Yousong The emperor has already come to a conclusion about the matter. On a deeper level, Qian Qianyi also thought about the rebellion of the vassal kings in history. Who knows if this is the emperor's intention, just to use this opportunity to suppress the vassal kings and the vassal kings The eldest son, including the royal relatives who entered the court to do things.

Out of such considerations, the two agreed that Sun Tai and Ma Shiying must be stabilized. If the situation is not right, they should be relieved of their power and take direct control of the military.

In fact, the opinions discussed by Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun are still good. No matter what kind of ideas they come from, as long as Sun Tai and Ma Shiying are temporarily relieved of their military power, all problems will be solved, and the army is in their hands and can be controlled. It's a pity that the two are indecisive, fearing that because Sun Tai and Ma Shiying were relieved of their military power, they would go directly to the court to complain and expose Zhu Yousong's grievances. Under such circumstances, things would become serious.

Therefore, the two felt that stability should be the main priority, and they should do the work of Sun Tai and Ma Shiying respectively, asking them to guard Nanjing and Fengyang Mansion with peace of mind, and not to think about other things.

After carefully deliberating their opinions, the two wrote a memorial to the court.

As ministers of the Ministry of War in Southern Zhili, including the governor of Fengyang Mansion, they are tyrannical snakes. It is impossible for Sun Tai and Ma Shiying to be ignorant of the actions of Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun. Su Tiancheng, at least he must control the soldiers under his command, don't resist, don't loot, and must ensure the stability of Nanjing and Fengyang mansions. As for how to deal with Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun's matter, the two also have ideas, and take the measure of submission Even though they asked Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun to leave Nanjing, they still didn't want to capture them and hand them over to Su Tiancheng.

The matters discussed by Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun made Sun Tai and Ma Shiying feel nervous.

They didn't know the reason for this, but based on their intuitive feeling, they believed that it was aimed at the two of them. If Qian Qianyi and Cao Huachun did it before they surrendered to Su Tiancheng, they would lose all opportunities up.

Ma Shiying was still in Nanjing City and did not leave for the time being. Ma Shiying, who was planning to go back to deployment, went straight to the official mansion after receiving Sun Tai's notice.

This is an extremely important meeting, and it is also a meeting that determines the fate of Nanjing City and Fengyang Mansion.

Sun Tai's expression was very serious, and he spoke to Ma Shiying.

"Master Ma, what Lord Qian discussed with Eunuch Cao is not yet clear, but I feel that you and I cannot delay. If something really happens in Nanjing City, it will be too late. By then, Master Su Leading a large army to attack, causing people to lose their lives, you and I are the sinners of history, I think it over and over again, and feel that it is necessary to do something."

"My lord, if you have any ideas, just say it, and the next official will do it."

"I see that in the next two days, I will dispatch sergeants to imprison Lord Qian and Eunuch Cao. If they are willing to submit to Lord Su together, that would be great. If they are not willing, then it is no fault of you and me. Let Lord Su come." deal with them."

A determined look appeared on Sun Tai's face, which infected Ma Shiying.

Ma Shiying nodded vigorously, expressing his agreement. In this matter, Ma Shiying cannot take the lead. The soldiers under his command are all in Fengyang Fucheng. He cannot transfer troops in Nanjing City. The one who can directly transfer troops is Sun Tai.

"Your Excellency, you still need to be cautious. You must not expose it. The officials think that Liu Jingting and Yan Yingyuan should be informed of such matters, and let them inform Master Su. Only by coordinating with them inside and outside can guarantee success."

"This officer also thinks so. When you and I take action, Mr. Su will definitely respond."

Liu Jingting and Yan Yingyuan, who lived in the Juxian Inn, suddenly received the news and were a little caught off guard. However, after an urgent discussion, the two decided to immediately report to His Royal Highness King De. Liu Jingting stayed in the Juxian Inn for easy contact. Yan Yingyuan left Nanjing and hurried Lishui, report everything that is about to happen in Nanjing City, so that His Highness King De can make all preparations.

Liu Jingting and Yan Yingyuan did not expect that it would be so easy to take down Nanjing City and Fengyang Mansion, and even the real Nanzhili, and there was no need for a large-scale fight. expected. (To be continued..)