Chapter 730: Intrigue

"Beijing is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. Since Emperor Chengzu established his capital again, it has been passed down for more than ten generations, deep-rooted and solid, with dragons and tigers lying on the emperors. How can the capital of the emperor fall into the hands of others?" Ye Xianggao said with a trembling white beard.

"Yes!" Liu Zongzhou said: "Beijing is the foundation of the world. Losing Beijing means losing the north, and they cannot succeed no matter what." Xiao Tao said: "I wonder if General Wu Sangui has any way to resolve this matter?" Wei Zhongxian said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, since Wu Sangui can see through their conspiracy, there will be a way to resolve it. Wu Sangui, please tell the Empress Dowager quickly, what should I do?!"

Chang Long suddenly said, "The Regent should be notified immediately to let him prepare early." Wu Sangui said before Xiao Tao answered, "It is too late to notify the Regent now. The Regent's army is still on the southwest line at this moment, and cannot cross the Yellow River or reach Shanxi. For the generation of the capital, since the emperor and the queen mother are in Nanjing, the defense is even more relaxed. I am afraid that the rebels will not be able to occupy the entire capital without much effort. Even if the Regent comes in person, it will be of no help."

Chang Long said: "From what you mean, now no one can save the fate of the Ming Dynasty except you, right?" Wu Sangui said: "Of course not. The Regent is definitely the first general of the Ming Dynasty. As long as the Regent takes action, he will definitely succeed, but I am afraid that the time will not be enough."

Wei Zhongxian said: "Everything Wu Sangui said is reasonable. Lao Nu thinks that it is extremely delayed now, so he will send troops to Beijing quickly to strengthen defense in front of the two rebels, so that they can return without success." Xiao Tao said: "Wu Sangui, this matter is of great importance. Do you ask yourself if you can take responsibility? Can you guarantee it in front of the ministers in the court?"

Wu Sangui said: "As long as the Empress Dowager gives me 20,000 troops, I will definitely let Zhang Xianzhong and Gao Yingxiang return in vain." Xiaotao said: "Can't you capture them just like this?" Wu Sangui said: "The two groups of people together exceed 150,000. The minister dares not speak loudly on his own and can only repay the truth."

Chang Long said: "Now there are not so many soldiers in Nanjing for you. If you want them, you can only give them ten thousand soldiers. And I will definitely report this matter to the Regent as soon as possible and ask him to decide."

Wei Zhongxian said: "Empress Dowager, Lao Nu thinks that if Wu Sangui really guessed correctly this time and defeated it, it means that he can completely replace the Regent to Guanzhong to judge. Then the Regent can withdraw and enjoy the peace of mind. The Regent is in charge of the major affairs of the country. He cannot abandon politics for a few bandits. Everyone says that is right?"

Ye Xianggao said: "There are indeed many things waiting for the Regent to deal with in the court. If Wu Sangui can really save Beijing, it is not impossible to let him take over the Regent's army to fight. I believe the Regent will not object." Seeing Ye Xianggao looking at him, Cao Huachun snorted coldly and said: "What Wu Sangui said just now is empty words. Who can prove that the Regent failed to notice the tricks of Zhang Xianzhong and Gao Yingxiang? Maybe the Regent was prepared long ago?"

"It makes sense. If the Regent also notices it, then I will lead a large army and the Regent to attack each other in one fell swoop, and I will defeat the two rebels in one fell swoop and eliminate the great troubles for the Queen Mother."

Xiaotao nodded heavily: "Wu Sangui's words are reasonable, and the Ai family agrees with his statement very much. General Chang, can you allocate your Imperial Guards' 20,000 troops to Wu Sangui so that he can go north to fight the enemy?"

"Qi Biography, when the Queen Mother, when the Regent left, he gave me a golden seal and told me: In the world, he can only mobilize my troops, and no one else can force it, otherwise..." Chang Long said with a grim smile.

"General Chang, now is the survival of the country. Please give Wu Sangui 20,000 troops to fight against the enemy and save Beijing."

Chang Long thought to himself that if he gave Wu Sangui 20,000 troops and took the opportunity to seize the military power in his hands and control the situation in Nanjing, even if he died, he would not have the face to see the Regent in the Nine Springs.

Chang Long said: "Although I have some soldiers and horses under my command, the Queen Mother and the Emperor are in Nanjing at this moment, and the Regent did not know that something happened in Beijing, so I cannot give you 20,000 soldiers and horses. I have made great contributions to you. Please forgive me for your sins. Unless the Regent personally ordered, I will never hand over the military power."

Xiao Tao quickly smiled and said, "General Changlong is really a misunderstanding. The Ai family has absolutely no intention of giving you the right to military power. The regent has long decided to command the military power in the world. The orphan and widowed mother of the emperor and I have to rely on traditional Chinese medicine ministers like the regent and General Chang. How could we let you give you the right to military power?"

Wei Zhongxian said: "That's right, yes, General Chang must not misunderstand. The Empress Dowager definitely did not mean that. Empress Dowager, the old slave, had an idea. If General Chang was really worried, it would be better to let General Chang and Wu Sangui go to Beijing together. Wu Sangui was the main general and General Chang was the military supervisor along the way. In this way, he would not be afraid of losing military power." Wei Zhongxian secretly winked at Xiaotao while speaking.

Xiao Tao said, "Yes, Eunuch Wei's idea is indeed a good idea, so why not just make a decision." Chang Long thought to himself, it would be better to stare at this boy named Wu Sangui, so as not to cause trouble. As soon as he agreed, Cao Huachun suddenly shouted, "No, this matter must not be done. General Chang followed the strict order of the Regent to stay in Nanjing to protect the safety of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. He must not leave his post without permission, otherwise, the Regent will definitely cut off his head to serve as a warning to others."

Cao Huachun is so smart. He immediately understood what Wei Zhongxian meant. On the surface, Wei Zhongxian asked Chang Long to monitor Wu Sangui, but in fact he was looking for an opportunity to replace the pillars and transfer Chang Long's army out of Nanjing. Once Chang Long left, everything in Nanjing would immediately fall into his hands. Yi Tusheng's plan that had been operating for many years was ruined. Cao Huachun's last harsh words were obviously for Chang Long to hear, hoping that he could wake up immediately.

Chang Long made a cold war in a trembling manner and broke out in a cold sweat. Although he was reckless, he was not a fool. There was a flash of inspiration in his mind and he felt something was wrong. At the same time, he also remembered that when Yi Tusheng was leaving, he had repeatedly told him not to leave Nanjing City for half a step.

"I almost fell into the trap." Chang Long thought to himself, fortunately, Cao Huachun, a cunning guy, reminded him, otherwise he would be doomed this time. He hated Wei Zhongxian so much, and even Wu Sangui hated him.

"I'm sorry, without the order of the Regent, Mo Cheng would never leave Nanjing. Mo Cheng must protect the safety of the two supreme emperors, the Queen Mo Cheng." Chang Long sneered.
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