Update time:2013-11-21

The afterglow on the horizon gradually fades, the officials go back to their homes, the soldiers change their posts and go off duty, and the ordinary shops selling goods in the market are also closed. At this time, Zhang Ning, who has returned to the Chu Palace, usually goes to Yao Ji

We sat there and chatted for a while, but we often talked about business matters.

Today, Yao Ji allowed a chamberlain named Xia Yu to come in. He should have something to talk about. As expected, the tall chamberlain Xia Yu said clearly: "According to Madam's wish, I will naturally stay in the place where the officials live."

They have arranged for people to be eyeliners for a long time. Today, first of all, Hou Dahu, the confidant of Zhu Heng, Minister of the Ministry of War, had a private meeting with a stranger. This man was about thirty years old. He wore long clothes and looked like a scholarly gentleman. He was also pretty.

An impressive woman. Later, the news came out through the informants in Zhu Heng's mansion. This person called himself Wang Bin, an official in the Han Dynasty Palace in Nanjing, and the woman was his wife. More than half an hour ago, Zhu Heng met him in person and had already received her.

We have no way of finding out what the royal guests are planning to do when they come to the house. This is what I have to report for my humble position."

Zhang Ning nodded to show his understanding, and then said to Yao Ji: "Recently, there have been reports that Nanjing is in urgent need. The person who secretly met Zhu Heng must be from the King of Han Dynasty."

Yao Ji smiled and said: "So, Wang Bin is here to ask for an official position... Bringing a woman is probably a gift of both beauty and wealth. Does Ning'er think Zhu Butang accepts it or not?" Although in private

, but it still feels a bit disgusting for her to call Zhang Ning this way...

Zhang Ning recalled Zhu Heng's cold-blooded attitude towards women in Shandong and said: "I don't think Zhu Heng is a lustful person, but I don't know whether he is greedy for money or not."

"A slap can't make a difference. If he wasn't greedy, he wouldn't have to take the person back to his house." Yao Ji reminded him gently.

Zhang Ning said: "It is also possible that Zhu Heng was considering the overall situation, and today we have just discussed the matter of advancing Jiangxi in the cabinet. Several prefectures in northern Jiangxi are in the hands of the King of Han, and it will be easier to win over the relevant officials to take over this place."

"Will he really be as public-minded as Ning'er said?" This is what Yao Ji was thinking.

Zhang Ning said bluntly: "A gentleman loves money and gets it in the right way. If Zhu Heng is greedy for this kind of money, I will really make a mistake...The problem with Qianwu under the command of the King of Han is not that he is greedy for money, but that he is short-sighted and only cares about immediate interests. At the beginning,

I had a deep understanding when I was in Le'an, Shandong. If Zhu Heng had received money privately and he was a cabinet minister, he would definitely recommend these people to serve as officials in Huguang. How can we use such people to do bad things? Zhu Heng did this

If so, how are they different from those who only care about their own interests and ignore the overall situation?"

Yao Ji nodded and said: "Let's pretend not to know for the time being and just see what Zhu Heng does. This episode will be interesting."

…

Zhu Heng and Wang Bin drank until late at night. Wang Bin sat at the round table, and in the excitement of drinking, he called his wife Li to come up and pour wine for Zhu Heng, without regard for any dignity.

Wang Bin blushed and shook his head and sighed: "I definitely didn't participate in what happened last year (coercing the King of Hunan to escort Zhu Heng back to Nanjing). I just couldn't stand alone and didn't say anything for Mr. Zhu. Now that I think about it, I really regret it. I wish you could

Slap me in the mouth!"

Zhu Heng said nicely: "Let's not talk about the past."

Wang Bin patted the table: "If you don't mention it, you will keep it in your heart. Wang is an upright person, so he wants to talk about it... I will punish myself with three drinks first! You humiliate me again and vent your anger, what can I do?

Everyone admits it!”

"That's all." Zhu Heng raised his wine glass and said, "Drink with Brother Wang and settle the little things in the past with this drink."

Wang Bin raised his head to drink, then turned the wine cup in his hand to indicate, and then whispered, "Brother saved some things in Nanjing, but he was in a hurry and didn't have time to bring them out. Fortunately, some of them are stored with his uncle (Wang Shishun).

As long as we make an agreement here, I will go to Jiujiang... I will stay at home..." He specifically mentioned this matter, "As long as the matter is settled, we will have nothing to thank Mr. Zhu... This

Count, you can count as you say, without hesitation." Wang Bin held out two fingers.

"Two? How many?" Zhu Heng asked calmly.

Wang Bin whispered: "Ten thousand! White goods."

Zhu Heng laughed a few times, and Wang Bin laughed with him when he saw this. The woman just lowered her head and poured the wine, as if she hadn't seen anything.

Zhu Heng laughed and said, "You drank too much tonight. You can rest in the guest room of the house for the time being. We will discuss it in detail after you sober up."

"I'm not talking nonsense. Please give me a reply as soon as possible." Wang Bin said.

Zhu Heng asked again: "Why did Brother Wang leave in such a hurry? What is the situation in Nanjing?"

Wang Bin said: "Xuan Da's elite soldiers suddenly arrived in the north of the Yangtze River and took advantage of the opportunity to capture Caishiji. The king of Han sent several troops to recapture it, but they were unsuccessful. The situation was not good... That's all. The king of Han had a bad temper because of this, and blamed him for killing people like this.

Ma, many people have been beheaded for trivial matters. If I hadn’t walked quickly and was beheaded by the King of Han before the troops could enter Nanjing to punish the crime, how could I still have the life to drink with Mr. Zhu here? Fortunately, my uncle Wang Shishun is temporarily here.

Nothing, he is far away in Jiujiang City, and he has soldiers in his hands. At this time, the King of Han cannot touch him..."

"That's it." Zhu Heng nodded and then turned around and said, "It seems that Brother Wang was very happy, so he asked Madam to help him to the side room to rest. I have sent several other slaves to wait for orders. Madam has been taking care of me these two days.

Brother Wang."

After saying this, without waiting for Wang Bin's reply, he shouted directly: "Come, let's see the guests off."

When the maids came up to see Wang Bin out, Zhu Heng sat at the round table with messy cups and plates, and poured a glass of wine to drink alone. After a while, the butler Hou Dahu came in, and Hou Dahu bent over.

The waist said: "This man cannot drink well. How dare I have the courage to drink two more drinks with you?"

Zhu Heng sighed and said: "If you are greedy for a small fortune, I won't argue with you."

When Hou Dahu heard that the words were wrong, he hurriedly fell to his knees with a plop and kowtowed: "The master is aware of everything, little man..."

Zhu Heng, who had been calm just now, suddenly slammed the wine cup on the table and said angrily: "But who do these people think I am?! A woman of unknown origin, twenty thousand taels of silver?"

"Master, calm down, calm down... They are simply treating a gentleman like a villain!"

Zhu Hengleng said: "I'm afraid that I have the life to collect the money but not the life to spend! Nanjing is in a good situation, but it has become like this in two years. These people are a disaster, and whoever provokes them will die."

Hou Dahu could only obey, but he didn't understand what Zhu Heng was thinking for a moment. When he looked up at him during the break, he saw him stroking the beard on his chin and thinking deeply.

...The next day, Zhang Ning arrived late as usual to check out the newly arrived documents in the study room inside the cabinet. Yang Shiqi, Zhu Heng, and Zheng Qia went into the room together for a small discussion. Zhu Heng's eyes were a little dark, as if he hadn't slept.

Very good.

Zhu Heng smoothed his beard with his hands and told the story straight away.

After hearing this, Yang Shiqi and others looked surprised. Zhang Ning listened patiently and said, "Such a thing exists." He pretended to know, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhu Hengdao: "I thought twice and did not refuse Wang Bin face to face, because his uncle Wang Shishun held a heavy army in Jiangxi. Once this person had no way out, he would most likely defect and surrender to the court to save his life; then the officers and soldiers would be at a loss.

When Ren Zhi's troops advance to Jiangxi, my right side is completely exposed to the front and there is no danger to defend. Therefore, I believe that Wang Shishun must be stabilized now, and our army's strategy of advancing into Jiangxi and at least preserving Poyang Lake is imminent."

Zhang Ning couldn't help but nod.

Zhu Heng added: "Last night I thought of recommending a candidate to take charge of Jiangxi affairs... Yu Qian, the left minister of the Ministry of War."

After hearing this, Yang Shiqi immediately looked sideways, but did not express his position. Zhang Ning was really surprised now, and he pondered undecided: The details of the Ministry of Internal Affairs can even detect the smallest details like yesterday. If Zhu Heng and Yang Shiqi Yu Qian secretly

Having met him before, he should know it; so it can be inferred that Yang Shiqi wanted to recommend Yu Qian but was unable to ask, and Zhu Heng helped but it was not based on political compromise.

Perhaps before this, Yang Shiqi intentionally or unintentionally expressed his intention for an alliance to Zhu Heng, and at this time, Zhu Heng also "tacitly" surrendered to Li Baotao. I'm afraid the reason is not just this, Zhang Ning thought hard... If Zhu Heng was induced to surrender

It is always a shameful thing to kill Wang Shishun and then go on to kill him himself; leaving the matter to Yang Shiqi's people may not be such a bad thing at all.

Of course, this is all Zhang Ning's own wishful thinking. It is impossible to know what Zhu Heng's actual thoughts are in his heart.

Entrusting Yu Qian with heavy troops? This is indeed a very bold thing. But the risk is only one point: Will Yu Qian betray him? Of course he will not. His mentor Yang Shiqi is still an official in Wuchang, and his wife and children are also here. He is a normal person.

Obviously he would not do that kind of thing; besides, Yu Qian has no foundation in any department of the Suzaku Army, and it is difficult for him to do anything abnormal as an officer.

As for the risk of Yu Qian's ability, Zhang Ning did not need to consider it. He believed that the ability of a famous official would not be much worse.

"What do you think, Mr. Yang?" Zhang Ning turned around and asked.

Yang Shiqi said: "Since Zhu Butang recommended Ting Yi, if the King of Xiang also believes that he can succeed, I think it is appropriate."

"Very good, very good." Zhang Ning just said a few perfunctory words without making a clear statement.

At this time, he already felt in his heart that the matter could be handled this way, but some small intuitions affected him again, and Dong's humiliated and flushed face suddenly appeared... People are always influenced by some details.

Many years of experience in making a living seem to say in my heart: When you have the right to make a decision on something, you can make a decision on the spot; but you should be aware of it when you make a decision. As an adult, you must be responsible for what you do.

No matter it's a good or bad ending, no one can help you clean up the mess.

At this time, Zhu Heng's words seemed to remind him again, "To pacify Jiangxi, the main force of the Yongding Battalion happens to be closest. You can move the Yongding Battalion eastward, first go to Jiujiang City to take over the defense, and then go south to Dingding Nanchang Prefecture." The Yongding Battalion is Zhuque.
Chapter completed!