Ming politicians

After dark, dragging his exhausted body, Wang Dao went straight back to the small courtyard, ready to rest. In fact, he couldn't rest well. The Jiangning camp was watching and was about to start attacking. How could he rest well at such a critical moment? .

While soaking feet in hot water, a sergeant came in to report that Mr. Chen Xinjia had arrived, so Wang Daozhi had to dry his feet and come out to meet Chen Xinjia. In fact, Wang Daozhi still learned the habit of soaking feet in hot water from Su Tiancheng. Yes, this way of soaking feet is indeed very good, it can relieve fatigue and make the spirit of the next day particularly good.

Chen Xinjia had an uncharacteristically smiling face, completely different from the seriousness on the city wall during the day.

Wang Daozhi was a little worried. How could Chen Xinjia laugh at such a critical moment? Could it be that something good happened and he thought of a way to defeat Jiang Ningying.

"My lord is here now, is there anything to arrange?"

"My lord Wang, you are overthinking. I came today and I have nothing to do. After such a long time, you and I have been tense, and I feel uncomfortable. Today's opportunity is very good. I specially arranged a banquet , how about you and I have a drink."

While Chen Xinjia was talking, the sergeant had already put the dishes on the table, and there was a hot pot in the middle of the table, and the soup in it had already boiled.Wang Daozhi was a little stunned. At this time, Chen Xinjia actually thought of drinking for fun. This may be self-consolation, but Wang Daozhi also understood that Chen Xinjia must have something important to say.

Sure enough, after the sergeant had prepared the food and drink, they all withdrew and the door was closed.

Eating hot pot in winter is a very pleasant thing, but unfortunately the atmosphere is not very good.With the soldiers pressing down on the border, seeing that Tianjin is about to lose its hold, it is impossible to feel better.

Chen Xinjia poured Wang Daozhi a full glass of wine. Such a situation is very rare, and usually he drinks eighty percent of the wine.

"My lord, this glass of wine. I specially respect you."

Wang Daozhi quickly raised his wine glass, drinking like this, according to the rules, it means that Chen Xinjia has something to entrust.

"My lord, I have something to ask you, I hope you can take care of me."

"If Master Chen has anything to do, just ask."

Chen Xinjia shook his head and spoke slowly.

"My family members are all in the capital, and it seems that I can't take care of them. I want to ask Mr. Wang to take care of them. This is very embarrassing for Mr. Wang, but apart from Mr. Wang, I won't trust anyone else."

Wang Daozhi's body trembled slightly, and without speaking, he drank the glass of wine in one breath, which was tantamount to expressing his opinion and agreeing to Chen Xinjia's commission.In this era of heavy promises, once the promise is made.Unless you lost your life, you must do your best to fulfill the entrustment.

Chen Xinjia drank the wine in the glass in one breath, and when he looked at Wang Daozhi, there were faint tears in his eyes.

However, Chen Xinjia quickly controlled his emotions.

"My lord, in fact, when Liu Jingting came to Tianjin, I thought about it carefully. I dragged you down. You don't need to explain. At this time, the person who knows the current affairs is a hero. I have no choice. I can't let the emperor down, otherwise Even if I go to hell, I can't forgive myself. When Liaodong was defeated, I would have no face to live on."

"My lord, don't think too much."

In fact, Wang Daozhi really wanted to submit to the Jin court and Su Tiancheng, but this kind of thing is a secret in his heart. If Chen Xinjia doesn't express his opinion, it's not easy for him. After all, Chen Xinjia is the coach. If he turns his back on him and kills Chen Xinjia, He was also uneasy.

"It's not that I think too much. There are no outsiders today. Although you and I can talk freely, in fact, I have a lot of things in my heart. If I can't get vented, I will go underground and I will not be safe. What I thought Talking about these things is a rebellious topic, if you talk about it on weekdays, you don't have to think about being able to survive in the capital."

Wang Dao looked straight at Chen Xinjia, but didn't speak. Since Chen Xinjia was fully prepared, he must have a lot to say.

"The first thing I thought of was to compare the emperor and Su Tiancheng. When the emperor just came to the throne, he decisively cleared Wei Zhongxian, and the court was inspired. At that time, you and I were full of confidence. It's a pity that this kind of The situation lasted for too short a time. Immediately after the rogues rebelled, the Houjin Tatars also took the opportunity to occupy more places. The emperor obviously had no way to deal with it. In addition, there were many disasters in various places. During that time, it could be said to be a mess. This situation changed after Su Tiancheng entered the imperial court. Although Su Tiancheng did not serve as an official in the capital, he did a lot of things in Jiangning County. A city secretary in Nanjing solved the problem of how big the imperial court was. ah."

"Afterwards, things became very clear. Su Tiancheng wiped out the bandits, pacified the grasslands, and defeated the Jin Tartars. Since the ninth year of Chongzhen, they dare not enter the customs easily. Moreover, the places Su Tiancheng walked , the common people can have enough to eat, which is not easy.”

"I often wonder if it is a blessing for the common people to become the emperor with Su Tiancheng's ability. Whenever I have such thoughts, I think that I am treasonous, but the truth is that I can't think about it."

"I have been to Shandong, more than once. Thanks to Su Tiancheng's efforts, the prosperity of Shandong has completely exceeded my expectations. Dorgon once plundered places such as Dengzhou and Laizhou, leaving behind a barren land. In just a few years, the wealth of Dengzhou and Laizhou has even surpassed that of Suzhou and Yangzhou, that is the goal that we scholars strive for all our lives, the emperor failed to achieve it, but Su Tiancheng did."

"When the emperor sent me to Liaodong, I knew very well that the emperor began to suspect Su Tiancheng at that time, because Su Tiancheng was too powerful."

When he said this, Chen Xinjia sighed slightly, Wang Dao looked at Chen Xinjia, but still didn't speak.

"The emperor suspects Su Tiancheng. I don't think it's strange. Su Tiancheng's power is indeed too great, especially when he controlled the Jiangning camp. At that time, I felt that the emperor should make up his mind to let the court directly control the Jiangning camp. What happened later, You all know that the disastrous defeat in Liaodong made me lose all hope and began to doubt the emperor's decision."

When Chen Xinjia said this, Wang Daozhi finally spoke.

"My lord spoke from the bottom of my heart, and my subordinates also expressed emotion. In fact, it is Su Tiancheng who stabilizes the foundation of my Ming Dynasty. The emperor cannot do without Su Tiancheng, but he must guard against Su Tiancheng. There are too many lessons in history. Su Tiancheng has to produce Thoughts, when I was in Yingtian Mansion, I noticed that Su Tiancheng made the Shibo Department prosperous, but was soon directly intervened by the court. Afterwards, everywhere Su Tiancheng went, he was squeezed for no reason. , if it were someone else, it would have been reversed long ago."

"Master Wang said to go. You are in Datong. I didn't feel the atmosphere in the capital a few days ago. Jinyiwei and Dongchang made the capital a mess. I don't understand. Wei Zhongxian taught us a lesson before, and the emperor personally eradicated it." Wei Zhongxian, why do you still use Jinyiwei and Dongchang's fans? Su Tiancheng used to be an official of the imperial court. Speaking of which, he has a relationship with you and me. Is it possible to take down all these officials who have a relationship with Su Tiancheng, so that you can sit back and relax? Actually, when I left the capital, I had an ominous premonition, and if this trend continues, the emperor is destroying Daming's country with his own hands."

When they were talking about this, both of them were silent, and they almost drank half of the pot of wine. Under the impetus of alcohol, the two of them were silent for a short time, and soon opened up the topic, and they all talked about this , what can't be said.

Chen Xinjia also expressed his own difficulties. He could not betray the court or the emperor, otherwise he would be insulted by the world. He could not afford such a crime. He raised his head, so he had to hold on, but he didn't think it was necessary for Wang Daozhi to do so.

Wang Daozhi also patted his chest to express his position, saying that he must resist desperately.

Afterwards, the two talked about the changes in Zhejiang, Fujian and other places. These rumors had already reached the capital, and they had heard of them. They had even found some merchants or officials to inquire about the situation. Regarding the measures Su Tiancheng had taken, they had some doubts. Yes, some are in favor of it, and some are firmly opposed to it. For example, the land policy, the land is completely owned by the imperial court. Isn’t this a competition for the interests of the people? Where can the government be busy? Isn’t it necessary to send many people to collect taxes?

It was late at night, and it was almost midnight.

Chen Xinjia felt that he had said all he had to say, he filled up the wine again, and stood up holding the glass.

"My lord, today's chat, I have resolved a lot of depression in my heart. No matter what happens tomorrow, I will ask you to take care of my family."

Wang Daozhi nodded, he had already clearly realized that when the city was destroyed, Chen Xinjia died. It cannot be dissuaded. Chen Xinjia died loyal to the imperial court, which he thought was an honorable move. In fact, it also meant for his own family. Since ancient times, new emperors have always treated the descendants of loyal ministers kindly.

When Chen Xinjia left, he staggered a little, probably because he had drunk too much.

Wang Daozhi is fine, he can still bear this little wine.After sending Chen Xinjia away, Wang Daozhi couldn't rest anymore. He didn't feel sleepy at all. After dawn, the Jiangning Battalion was about to launch a large-scale attack. The morale of the soldiers defending the city was extremely low. Chen Xinjia must know about this situation. There will be so many emotions.

Perhaps it is really necessary to consider the way forward. Although he patted his chest and said the words of desperate resistance, Wang Daozhi had to say that at that time, but Chen Xinjia didn't necessarily believe it.

After thinking carefully for a while, Wang Daozhi made a decision. He walked out of the small courtyard with a few sergeants and disappeared into the darkness. . . (To be continued..)