It seems that Tan Maoxun’s victory in Xiaolingwei is even more credible.

In fact, this is understandable. It was originally incredible that bandits entered Nanjing.

It is only because many people in Nanjing were afraid of bandits that such news continued to amplify, so many people were shaken and panicked.

But after thinking about it carefully, I felt very suspicious. In addition, the soldiers and horses in the city were catching those who were witching the public everywhere, and even those who dared to shake the morale of the army would be killed immediately.

When the Xu family started to send invitations, they invited civil and military officials, local villagers and gentry to hold a banquet.

As soon as the news came out, people finally settled down, and everyone realized that this might be the trick of the bandits.

Officials from the six ministries in Nanjing and military officers from the Nanjing Governor's Office were also very satisfied after receiving the invitation from the Xu family.

At first, news came out that many people wanted to flee with their family immediately, but the Xu family was so quiet. I think... nothing happened.

After all, even if Tan Maoxun really lied to report his military achievements, the bandits were about to enter Nanjing City, and they could not hide it from the Xu family. Xu Hongji and his son had a very high prestige in the army. At least in Jiangnan, which military officer was not sponsored by them, not to mention, as the commander of the world's town of Nanjing, even if Tan Maoxun had great courage, he would not dare to deceive the Duke of Wei's mansion.

Suddenly, the whole city was filled with joy and everyone celebrated.

Many people arrived at the Duke of Wei's mansion in sedan chairs and came to the banquet.

Xu Wenjue, the prince of the Duke of Wei, had already brought people to welcome guests personally. Most of the visitors were nobles in Nanjing. For a moment, the doorstep of the Xu family was already very lively.

Of course, some more important figures will soon be brought to the flower hall of the back house, where Xu Hongji is with a sick body and is personally accompanying him.

At this time, he was in the first place, after all, he was the duke, and the Xu family was the descendant of Xu Da, and his status was very transcendent among the dukes.

The person sitting in the second seat was Zheng Sanjun, the Minister of Personnel of Nanjing. Zheng Sanjun was a Jinshi in the 26th year of Wanli. He served as a doctor of the Ministry of Rites in Nanjing and deputy envoy of Fujian. Later, he entered the court and was appointed as the Shaoqing of Guanglu. However, because he opposed the eunuch party, he was soon sent to Nanjing. He was first the Minister of Revenue of Nanjing and then promoted to the Minister of Personnel of Nanjing.

In fact, most of the characters in the Jiangnan officialdom have almost the same life trajectory as Zheng Sanjun. In Beijing, they failed in the struggle with the eunuch party, so they stayed away from the center and lived in Nanjing.

Therefore, in the Ming Dynasty, the Six Ministry of Nanjing and Six Ministry of Beijing were almost the opposite.

After all, the people in Beijing are all people in power, and they are proud of their youth at this time, while those in Nanjing are frustrated and they don’t like those in Beijing.

Gradually, criticizing the six cabinet departments in Beijing is almost a normal entertainment activity here.

Moreover, Wei Zhongxian's infamous so-called attack on the Donglin Party was actually... although it was so terrifying that everyone in the world felt the horror of the factory guards.

But in fact, there were not many literati and officials who were killed. They could count both hands. Some of the Donglin Party were deposed, and more were thrown into Nanjing.

Zheng Sanjun and many people are in this situation. In fact, although the six ministers of Nanjing are idle, in fact...the power is not small. For example, Zheng Sanjun, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel in Nanjing, has great authority in the appointment and removal of officials in Jiangnan. Sometimes, the appointment and removal of officials in central Beijing may not be useful to him.

As for the Nanjing Ministry of War, it controls the guards and horses of the south of the Yangtze River.

Zheng Sanjun looked at Xu Hongji and smiled and said, "The Duke of Wei is in poor health and should have a good rest. Why do you still have to come out to entertain guests today? It's so ashamed."

Xu Hongji said, "When people encounter happy events, they are in a state of mind."

Zheng Sanjun's eyes flashed, and then he looked calm and said slowly: "Is the happy event that the prince said is because of... Xiaolingwei?"

“That’s right.”

"Why didn't the Ministry of War get the good news first?" Zheng Sanjun was a little puzzled. After all, this was related to his wealth and life.

Xu Hongji said calmly: "This is a big deal about Tan Maoxun. Tan Maoxun is just remembering to come and announce the good news to me."

Zheng Sanjun finally breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, he was a little suspicious at the beginning, but now he is relieved.

These military officials first sent messages to the Duke of Wei's Mansion, which was just a matter of fact. After all, the Duke of Wei's Mansion is highly powerful, so it is impossible to take credit like Duke of Wei.

Zheng Sanjun was very worried about these "bandits". He felt indescribable and had troubles. He was very blamed on those who assassinated the imperial envoy and tied everyone to a chariot, but at this time, he could not express it. Most of the time, he hoped to take one step at a time.

At this moment, someone suddenly said, "Mr. Master, the official heard a rumor."

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help looking at this person.

Especially Xu Hongji, he was so energetic when he saw the person who was talking.

Compared to the officials in the flower hall, the person in front of him is considered young and has a majestic weapon. What he wears is the flying fish suit he has given him.

Xu Hongji recognized him. This person was Qian Qianyi, who was dismissed from office after the Donglin Party suffered a blow. After that, Qian Qianyi was dismissed from office, and many people pleaded for him. Finally, the court gave him a false position as the Minister of Rites in Nanjing and sent him to Nanjing City.

Qian Qianyi's official position is nothing in the eyes of these officials.

Only this person was famous in Jiangnan because he was not affiliated with the eunuch party. Most importantly, he was also a leader in the literary world. Countless scholars admired him. This person was also one of the leaders of the remnants of the Donglin Party of Jiangnan. Therefore, his status in Nanjing City is also very impressive.

Xu Hongji dared not neglect such a person, so he said, "It turns out that he was actually receiving it. What do you think of receiving it?"

Qian Qianyi asked righteously: "Dao you dare to ask Duke Wei, is King Yi going to enter the capital?"

As soon as this statement was spoken, everyone suddenly felt refreshed.

At first, everyone was still frightened by the bandits. Now that the bandits have threatened, many people breathed a sigh of relief. At this time, Qian Qianyi suddenly mentioned King Yi, but suddenly made people's expressions become ambiguous.

Xu Hongji hesitated a little. He didn't expect Qian Qianyi to get the news, and it was difficult to answer for a while.

Qian Qianyi said: "I would like to ask my grandfather for advice."

Xu Hongji had to smile bitterly and said, "That's right."

Qian Qianyi said: "King Yi was the descendant of Emperor Xianzong of Ming Dynasty, and his bloodline was far away from the current emperor. If the capital changes and the emperor loses it, does the prince think that King Yi can succeed the throne?"

As soon as this statement was made, Xu Hongji ran over with ten thousand grass and horses in his heart. This matter...is not easy to be discussed on the public.

He had no choice but to say: "This expedient strategy is to invite the clan members to take charge of the overall situation temporarily."

It means, stop talking, stop talking, I am in a hurry to seek medical treatment.

But after hearing this, Qian Qianyi became even more angry and said with a righteous spirit: "This is a great matter. The meaning of the subordinate official is that if His Highness King Yi cannot succeed the throne, why did he summon Nanjing and leave the vassal state without permission? This is the crime of death. How can the country continues the throne with expeditions? As the saying goes, if the reputation is not right, the words are not right, and the words are not right, the things are not right. Could it be... the prince has other plans?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces became even more ambiguous.

Qian Qianyi directly forced Xu Hongji to the corner.

Xu Hongji was stunned for a moment because Qian Qianyi said it was very rude and directly thought that he had an ulterior motive with King Yi.

Xu Hongji immediately said: "There is no idea, it's just..."

Speaking of this, Xu Hongji coughed desperately and then had to say, "Then Mr. Qian thinks it's better for him to come to Nanjing."

Qian Qianyi said: "His Highness Lu is the descendant of Emperor Muzong. His father is the same mother as Emperor Wanli. He is a close member of the royal family. He likes to read and speaks music. He is actually the best candidate to support the overall situation. He abandons Lu and chooses a remote royal family like King Yi. What is the reason? Even ordinary people are not like this. Now the world is turbulent and the Ming Dynasty is already internal and external troubles. If the prince is so unfair, how do people in the world view? How can they convince the people in the world?"

Xu Hongji was furious.

Let’s take it down, these horoscopes have not been even a single stroke, and the foolish monarch is not dead, so you are thinking about this matter.

He thrust his face, and felt a little angry, but because of Qian Qianyi's identity, it was inconvenient to attack. So he looked at everyone else, hoping to get support from others.

But……

The atmosphere in this flower hall has become more ambiguous.

Everyone coughed one after another.

Even the Secretary of the Nanjing Ministry of Personnel Zheng Sanjun looked ambiguous.

All fools know that Qian Qianyi’s suggestions are suspected of being full and full.

But in fact... it concerns the lives of many people.

Look, that foolish lord must not live long, right?

In Jiangnan, we must uphold justice and destroy the eunuch party.

Since this is the case, the descendants of the foolish monarch are young and will definitely not be able to inherit the throne in order to prevent it.

Whoever comes to Nanjing’s regent and state surveillance will most likely be the future emperor.

What does your meaning mean when Xu Hongji chose Yi Wang?

You have been the dragon. If King Yi is a governor, he will definitely be grateful to you in his heart and you have become a good person.

Where are us?

Now Qian Qianyi proposed that King Lu is different. Who would have proposed that if King Lu really had the chance, then King Lu would be the emperor, and those who supported him would be grateful.

What a great credit this is.

It would be inappropriate to express your opinion easily at this time.

Because he opposed Xu Hongji, then in the future, King Yi will be regent, and he will be in trouble.

But if he objected to Qian Qianyi and Lu Wang were in power, he would have to be in trouble.

Seeing that everyone had their own thoughts.

Xu Hongji was furious: "This matter... can be discussed for a long time."

"King Yi has set off, how can you make a long-term plan? The vassal kings are not allowed to leave the vassal territory without authorization. This is the crime of death!" Qian Qianyi was harsh and refused to give in.

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Chapter completed!