Hami, State Administration.

"Big shopkeeper, call from Turpan." Zhao Liewen walked into the room with a spring breeze on his face, "Tang Bingcan recovered Turpan without bloodshed!"

Yi Zhizu, who was standing in front of the large map, turned around, took the telegram and glanced at it, and said with a smile: "I was worried that Tang Bingcan would actively respond to Feng Renxuan's rebellion, but it seemed that he was too worried."

After hearing this, Zhao Liewen smiled and said, "The shopkeeper let Feng Renxuan become the king, which is undoubtedly a huge test for the civil and military officials in the northwest..."

"It's not a test, it's a test." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "Zuo Feng and his two men were in charge of the northwest for a long time. Many local officials were promoted by them. This time, the rectification of the northwest will inevitably be a major change, but some officials familiar with the situation in the northwest must be retained. If they don't have any tests, they will be uneasy."

Speaking of this, he sighed lightly, "The two northwest provinces are located in a corner, and are quite far away from introspection. With the opening of the Eurasian Railway, the northwest is both the most important military border area and an important commercial and economic channel. In addition, such a thing happened this time, I have to be cautious."

Zhao Liewen did not take the blame and poured himself a cup of tea. In his opinion, this move was not only a test, but also a role in dividing the Northwest Army. Tang Bingcan's recovery of Turpan was actually a parting way with Feng Renxuan.

Of course, this time was undoubtedly a dilemma for Tang Bingcan. If a bad thing is possible, it may never be ruined. Fortunately, Tang Bingcan made the most correct choice.

After taking a few sips of tea, Zhao Liewen tentatively said: "The situation in Xinjiang is not optimistic now. Do you need reinforcements to Turpan?"

"No hurry." Yi Zhizu said: "Zuo Zongtang will soon have a telegram to come, let's talk about the situation in Xinjiang."

Zuo Zongtang's telegram was only half an hour late. In the telegram, Zuo Zongtang made a detailed report on the situation in Xinjiang and begged to quickly mobilize troops to the northwest to quell the rebellion.

It was this telegram that Yi Zhizu and several people had a clearer judgment on the situation in Xinjiang. Sushun was more concerned about the safety of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and said dissatisfiedly: "What's the point of Zuo Zongtang? How could he let the rebels surround the Governor's Office?"

"I'm afraid it's no wonder Zuo Jigao." Yi Zhizu said: "Zhu Shanhai is a man of mankind and good at speaking cleverly. He must have won the trust of the Empress Dowager, otherwise he would not have surrounded the Governor's Office easily."

Su Shun undoubtedly criticized Zuo Zongtang and said, "The most urgent task is to resolve the difficulties of the Governor's Office. If there is anything unexpected, it will be easily criticized."

"If you care, it will be in chaos." Yi Zhizu said: "There is no danger to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. After all, Zhu Shanhai is a man of mankind, so will he kill the lord?"

Zhao Liewendao followed the conversation and said, "Since there is no danger in the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, the most urgent thing is to quell the rebellion. The longer the time is, the greater the harm it will be to the northwest."

Yi Zhizu said slowly: "Reply to Zuo Jigao and Tang Bingcan, echoing Feng Renxuan's self-reliance as king, announcing his independence from the northwest, and cooperating with Feng Renxuan to eliminate the Zhu Shanhai riot army."

After hearing this, Sushun couldn't help but be anxious, "In this way, wouldn't it be a dangerous place for the Empress Dowager and the Emperor?"

"Don't worry, there will be no problem." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "It's nothing more than a desperate situation, threatening the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, let them have a way out, and promise." While saying that, he got up and walked to the desk to pick up the pen and write a telegram.

Turpan, outside the city.

Accompanied by a group of officers, Tang Bingcan inspected the positions and inspected the progress of the fortifications. Hami-Turpan is the only place for the mainland to enter the northwest provinces. Zhu Shanhai is very likely to mobilize troops to fight for it, so he dare not be careless at all.

"Commander, Hami's telegram." A communications officer quickly stepped forward and reported softly.

After receiving the telegram, Tang Bingcan couldn't believe his eyes. Could it be that Feng Renxuan made a decision to become king by the instructor of the King of Zhennan? But even they could not contact Hami before. Feng Renxuan was far away in Anxi, so how did he contact Hami?

Could it be through Russian cable telegraph? This is possible. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel scared. If he had echoed Feng Renxuan before, what would be the result of waiting for him?

It was a chill behind him, but fortunately he was not confused!

Instead, he was a little happy. Since Feng Renxuan was not really a rebellion, he didn't have to worry about the two armies fighting each other on the battlefield in the future and killing each other.

Gong Ning, the Censorate Office.

Looking at the telegram in his hand, Zuo Zongtang couldn't help but sigh in relief. Since Feng Renxuan did not have rebellion, the situation in the northwest would not be much worse. It would not be difficult to join forces with Feng Renxuan even if he wanted to forcibly wipe out Zhu Shanhai's rebellion. Besides, it may not be necessary to use force.

However, what is the purpose of instructing Feng Renxuan to become king? In order to test the reactions of bordering countries, or test the loyalty of the Northwest officials?

He didn't think much about it. After all, after experiencing this incident, he must be transferred from the northwest.

After pondering for a while, he ordered to the outside world: "Come, go to the Governor's Office and say I have something to discuss with you."

Liu Changxing came quickly. After entering the door to salute, he smiled and said, "Has Master Jun changed his mind?"

Zuo Zongtang glanced at him and said in a deep voice: "Call from Turpan, Tang Bingcan has openly claimed to surrender to Feng Renxuan."

The news was really beyond his expectations. Liu Changxing was shocked. As a result, Feng Renxuan's strength became stronger and they might have been in vain.

"Since Tang Bingcan surrendered to Feng Renxuan, he is very likely to lead his troops to attack Gongning." Zuo Zongtang said in a deep voice: "At present, Gongning City can be said to be in danger."

Liu Changxing did not doubt Zuo Zongtang's words. Tang Bingcan was originally Feng Renxuan's confidant, and it was normal for him to surrender to Feng Renxuan when the Northwest Army was almost collectively rebelled.

Now that Tang Bingcan has defected to Feng Renxuan after occupying Turpan, it can be said that he has forced Zuo Zongtang into a dead end. In this case, the other party has only one way out except to cooperate with them.

After pondering for a moment, Liu Changxing sighed lightly: "Gongning City is in danger, but the two people in the city are guarding against each other, and their momentum is like water and fire..."

Just to force him to submit, Zuo Zongtang felt funny in his heart, but said with a frown: "Feng Renxuan's military power is strong. Even if we join forces, it will only last a few more days."

"If Master Wutang agrees to the independence of the northwest and supports our Commander Zhu, the situation will change again." Liu Changxing said without any haste: "Feng Renxuan becomes king by himself, and he will inevitably face Yuan Qi's conquest. How dare he consume his strength with us on a large scale? We can negotiate with him and plan a major event together.

With the support of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, and the support of the Master of the Ministry, we are fully capable of controlling the situation in the Northwest.”

After hesitating and struggling for a while, Zuo Zongtang said, "Appoint it, I will go to the Governor's Office to meet the Empress Dowager and the Emperor."

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Chapter completed!