nanming man

Chapter 1001
Members of the Donglin Party were enemies of Gao Yihuan and failed in the internal struggle of the Jianzhang Dynasty. The party leader Qian Qianyi was once imprisoned and almost died.

In recent years, the Nanjing court has been dominated by Ma Ruan and the imperial party, and the Donglin party members have been gradually squeezed out of the Nanjing court.

Although as the situation changed, Zhu Cihong compromised with the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, revived many Donglin parties, and Qian Qianyi was released, but the Donglin party has actually been squeezed out of the inner circle of the Nanjing court.

Gao Yihuan knew them well, and knew that the Donglin Party was not reconciled to political failure, so he sent someone early to contact them.

Gao Yihuan didn't like these people, but they were very useful to Wei.

"Your Majesty, they are in the city." Li Yuanyin said.

Chen Mingxia asked, "What's their attitude?"

Gao Yihuan didn't wait for Li Yuanyin to answer, he smiled and said: "Facing the general situation, Lord Mu Zhai must have come to take refuge in me."

On this point, Gao Yihuan is very sure, he believes that Qian Muzhai is a gentleman who understands current affairs, after all, the water is very cold.

Chen Mingxia saluted and said: "Your Majesty, the gentlemen of Donglin are harming the country with empty talk, and the party is united in attacking dissidents. I think it can't be reused!"

Gao Yihuan was noncommittal, "Sir, what you said is reasonable, but if Da Wei wants to quickly control Jiangnan, they still need their cooperation."

Just as they were talking, a group of people had already arrived at the mansion of General Jiang Fang. Gao Yihuan went directly into the lobby, took off his helmet and armor, and immediately ordered: "Let Qian Qianyi come to see me."

The Donglin Party is a representative of the gentry clan in the south of the Yangtze River and the emerging merchant forces. It was active on the political stage in the late Ming Dynasty for decades, with great influence and strength.

The early Donglin Party still had ideals and ambitions, but during the Chongzhen Dynasty, after the downfall of the Eunuch Party, Donglin lost its checks and balances, and the family dominated, and problems arose.

They represent the interests of Jiangnan gentry and merchants, and they naturally speak for Jiangnan gentry and merchants in the court. Because there is no check and balance, Donglin seeks unrestrained interests for Jiangnan, causing problems for the whole world.

At this time, at the time of Wei Ming's revolution, the gentry and merchants in the south of the Yangtze River were worried about the future situation.

The State of Wei is a regime that evolved from rogue bandits, and its policies safeguard the interests of the people. Therefore, the gentry in the southeast have doubts about the state policy of the State of Wei after taking over Jiangnan.

Qian Qianyi has been paying attention to the situation. He lives in Jizimiao, Dantu Town, East of Zhenjiang City. When he heard that Wei Jun was crossing the river, he immediately rushed over.

In the lobby of Zhenjiang City, Gao Yihuan received Qian Qianyi and the others, Chen Mingxia sat beside him, and the guards poured tea for everyone.

Gao Yihuan waved his hand to make the guards back down, and said with a smile, "I've heard the story of Lord Muzhai and Lord Hedong a long time ago, it's really a good story!"

Qian Qianyi's face was a little embarrassed, this is not a glorious thing, but Gao Yihuan didn't mean to be sarcastic, but he was really envious.

"Your Majesty, this old man is taking the liberty to visit on behalf of the gentry and people in the south of the Yangtze River. I would like to thank the Great Wei Qiu for not committing any crimes. I specially sent 10 taels of silver to reward the army. I hope the army can keep Jiangnan peaceful and not cause turmoil because of the revolution." Qian Qianyi He stood up and bowed.

Gao Yihuan went through the words in his head, and immediately understood what Qian Qianyi meant. He hoped that Wei would not introduce a policy of subsidizing wages like the Dashun regime, and would not offend the gentry and people in the south of the Yangtze River. Be stable and don't launch any radical policies.

In short, business as usual.

Gao Yihuan smiled lightly and said: "The main force of the Ming army is in Huguang, while Nanzhili, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi don't have any troops. Even if there are one or two troops, they are not to be feared. I will end the war in the south of the Yangtze River as soon as possible and restore local stability. We must also maintain the prosperity of Jiangnan."

Qian Qianyi and the others looked at each other, "The world is fighting again and again, and the burden on the people is heavy. If the Great Wei ruled the world, it would be a blessing for the people. If the Great Wei takes over Jiangnan, it can reduce taxes and recuperate, instead of chasing wages. The gentry and people in the south of the Yangtze River will definitely support the Great Wei, and the south of the Yangtze River will continue to prosper."

The meaning in Qian Qianyi's words is that if the Great Wei does not pursue the salary and lowers the tax, the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River will support the Great Wei.

Gao Yihuan sneered in his heart, but he really didn't intend to implement the strategy of chasing wages. It is not easy for Jiangnan's capital to sprout once, and it only sprouts once in each dynasty. Gao Yihuan didn't want to destroy them and wait. It has become an internal driving force for Wei's outward development.

"Mu Zhaigong, I will tell you a few words of truth today. I will not implement the policy of subsidizing wages. The previous things will be rewritten here. In the future, the laws and policies of Jiangnan and the provinces under the territory of the Great Wei will be basically the same. Similarly, the tax law will be implemented in accordance with the laws of the Great Wei, as long as the gentry and businessmen in the south of the Yangtze River abide by the laws, I will not embarrass anyone, and you have gained an advantage in the competition under the same conditions, and the Great Wei will not restrict it."

Qian Qianyi and the others understood Gao Yihuan's meaning, that the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River should not think about giving preferential treatment, but obey the laws of the Great Wei honestly, and then use their own abilities.

This answer has exceeded everyone's expectations, Qian Qianyi hastily saluted, "With His Majesty's words, the gentlemen and people in Jiangnan will be completely relieved."

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Nanjing Waiguo, the defenders on the Kirin Gate, already knew the news of the Wei army crossing the river, and the soldiers were on high alert at night with torches on.

At this time, outside the city gate, a group of men and horses came to the city gate with torches, and the closed wall was also illuminated by the torches. Show nervous color.

"Hurry up and open the door!" Outside the city gate, Fang Guoan rode over and shouted, "I'm the one who's back!"

A member of thousands of households in the city leaned out half of their body, saw the person coming, was startled, and asked timidly: "Fang Duzhen, you are not going to reinforce Zhenjiang, how did you come back?"

A trace of panic appeared on Fang Guoan's face, but the night covered him so that thousands of households in the city could not detect it.

Fang Guoan scolded annoyedly: "The Wei army has already crossed the river, and there are reinforcements. Hurry up and open the city gate. There are Wei thieves chasing after us. Let the general's troops enter the city to help defend."

While talking, a torch suddenly appeared a few miles behind, and Fang Guoan immediately urged: "Open the door quickly, the Wei thief is here!"

Thousands of households in the city looked at each other for a moment, then they were startled, gritted their teeth, and said to their subordinates, "Open the door!"

The gate of the outer gate opened, Fang Guoan swung his saber, and the people who had closed it rushed in immediately.

In Nanjing, in the imperial city, all the yamen were in chaos, and in the palace city, the eunuchs and maids also quietly packed their bags and prepared to escape.

After Wei Jun broke through the river defense, the Navy sent a signal, and Nanjing soon knew the news of Wei Jun's crossing the river.

At night, in the imperial study room, the lights were brightly lit, Zhu Cihong's face was ashen, he really couldn't figure out, the Yangtze River was a natural moat, and Wei Jun would cross the Yangtze River so quickly, is it God's will?

"Your Majesty, the only thing we can do now is to evacuate Nanjing as soon as possible!" Chen Zilong stepped out and clasped his fists.

At this time, the eunuch Lu Jiude ran in scrambling, plopped on his knees, his face full of panic, "Your Majesty, Fang Guoan has surrendered to the bandits, and Wei soldiers have entered the outer gate."

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