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Although the content of His Majesty’s imperial edict was very brief, it gave Du Yinxi a general direction for his efforts.

Divide and treat it!

Zuo Liangyu has a total of 36 battalions: Ma Jinzhong, Ma Shixiu, Wang Yuncheng, Hui Dengxiang, Wu Xueli, Zhang Yingxiang, Yang Guodong, Xu Maode, Mao Xianwen, Zhang Guangbi, Jin Shenghuan, Chang Deng, Xu Yong, Zhang Yingyuan, Xu Yuxian, Lu Guangzu, Lu Ding, Li Guoying, Xu Ensheng, Gao Jinku, Hu Yousheng, Xu Yuanren, Chang Guoan, Duan Yingjin, Yin Qigui, Yu Zicheng, Duan Fengxiang, Qin Tianlu...

Among them, the strongest one is Jin Shenghuan's tribe.

Du Yinxi decided to start with this person first.

Jin Shenghuan was from Yulin, Shaanxi. He was originally a giant bandit and the bandit was called "Yitou Mi". Later, he surrendered to Zuo Liangyu. His subordinates were not disbanded but completely retained the system and were still led by Jin Shenghuan.

Jin Shenghuan is not a direct subordinate under Zuo Liangyu, but he is the most capable of fighting among the 36th camp of Zuo Town.

When fighting against the Baiwang tribe of the Shun Army, Zuo Liangyu relied most heavily on Jin Shenghuan.

Ma Jinzhong's strength ranks second in the 36th Battalion of Zuozhen. This person is from Yan'an, Shaanxi, with the nickname "Hunten Ten Thousand". He was also a famous giant in his early years. Later, he was defeated in Shanzhou and surrendered to Zuo Liangyu.

Coincidentally, Jin Shenghuan and Ma Jinzhong were both thieves and were both from Shaanxi, so Shaanxi soldiers accounted for a large proportion in the entire Chu Town, with as many as 70,000 to 80,000.

If these two people can be won over, Du Yinxi will be confident that he will undermine Zuo Liangyu.

But these two people are both bandits, and Du Yinxi has not yet figured out how to win over them.

Just use silver to bribe? Not to mention that Du Yinxi can't afford a large sum of silver, even if he can take it out, he will probably only satisfy the appetite of the two generals for a while, and it is not a long-term solution.

Promise a high-ranking official and a generous salary?

Du Yinxi seemed to have no power. Although he received the emperor's secret decree, he did not have the power to make promises to Jin Shenghuan and Ma Jinzhong on behalf of the emperor. Without the king's flag in his hand, Du Yinxi's position was not enough to cross He Tengjiao and ask Zuo Liangyu for people directly.

This is a bit difficult to handle.

Du Yinxi thought for a long time, but suddenly had an idea and was ecstatic.

Since it is difficult to achieve the goal through internal means, you can use external forces.

The external force that Du Yinxi needs to rely on is Bai Wang.

As the general who stayed in Huguang by Li Zicheng, Bai Wang controlled the four prefectures of Jingzhou, Xiangyang, Chengtian and De'an, and was eyeing Wuchang.

How could others sleep soundly on the side of the bed? Zuo Liangyu was naturally extremely afraid of this. Although there has not been a large-scale conflict between the Shun Army and the Ming Army in the past few months, local frictions have occurred from time to time.

Du Yinxi decided to use this to do some work.

"Come here, prepare a sedan chair!"

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Huguang Governor's Office.

He Tengjiao was concentrating on copying the calligraphy in his study, and a woman stood on each side and fanned him.

The weather was really hot at the end of June, and even the wind blowing out was full of heat.

He Tengjiao sighed and placed his pen on the pen holder, and ordered a woman beside him: "Get some iced drinks."

The woman followed the order and He Tengjiao sat on the official hat and chair, closed his eyes and rested.

After the iced drink was taken, He Tengjiao opened his eyes and took a sip. He felt a clear chill from his throat and lungs.

Comfortable, so fucking comfortable!

At this moment, a disciple came to report that Du Yinxi, deputy envoy of the Huguang Censorate, asked for a visit.

He Tengjiao frowned and thought to himself that this block of Yinxi would cause trouble. It was not too hot to be there to stay in the yamen of the inspectors and the governors' yamen.

Although he was very dissatisfied, He Tengjiao still had to see Du Yinxi.

He waved his hand and said, "Please come in with the Dunnie Terminal."

He Tengjiao's skill in nourishing energy was really first-class. In a moment, he calmed down his anger and his face was as calm as water.

"The official is here to meet Lord Futai."

Du Yinxi entered the house and gave a deep gift to He Tengjiao, then stood up with his hands and lowered his head slightly.

"Is there any important thing to do when Zhong Yan (Du Yinxi's name) comes to find this official?"

He Tengjiao gently stroked his beard and said slowly.

"Can you know why the imperial court only promoted the title of Ningnan Hou, but not the promotion of Futai?"

Du Yinxi did not directly answer He Tengjiao's question and asked a question.

He Tengjiao was simply confused by Du Yinxi’s question. Isn’t this guy making fun of himself?

Who in the officialdom of Huguang knows that He Tengjiao is already the governor in the actual sense? He and Zuo Liangyu cooperated very well and had a very tacit understanding of each other and had a stable status as Mount Tai.

But after all, he was nominally the governor of Huguang. As long as the court did not appoint him as the governor for one day, the window paper would not be broken.

Damn it was Du Yinxi who actually said it naked in front of He Tengjiao. Could it be to humiliate him?

"The court has its own intentions. I only know how to be loyal to the king and serve the court. I have no time to think about the things around me."

He Tengjiao's tone was cold, so he just wanted to serve tea and see off the guests.

Du Yinxi was not anxious at all and said in a harmonious voice: "The officials thought that the reason why the court did not add additional officials to Futai was because the four prefectures of Jingzhou, Xiangyang, Chengtian and De'an had not been recovered for a long time."

He Tengjiao snorted and said, "The four prefectures of Jingzhou, Xiangyang, Chengtian and De'an were not thrown away by my official's hands, what does it have to do with me?"

It is not completely unreasonable for He Tengjiao to say this. Since the Chongzhen Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty has had very strict regulations on civil servants to defend their territory.

If a civil servant loses his territory, he will be held accountable. Most of the time, he will not be able to escape the slaughter of his head, and his family will also be implicated.

Therefore, when civil officials learn that the city will be destroyed, they often commit suicide to sacrifice their lives to protect their families.

But He Tengjiao was appointed governor of Huguang after Li Zicheng conquered the four prefectures of Jingzhou, Xiangyang, Chengtian and De'an.

These four palaces were not thrown by He Tengjiao's hands, so He Tengjiao certainly doesn't have to be responsible for this.

"The words of Futai are not bad. Although the four prefectures of Jingzhou, Xiangyang, Chengtian and De'an were not thrown away by Futai, it does not mean that Futai has no obligation to recover the lost land. The following officials see that the court is very concerned about the situation in Huguang. If Futai can recover the four prefectures, he will definitely be promoted to the Governor of Huguang."

After Du Yinxi said that, he stared at He Tengjiao.

It's lightweight!

He Tengjiao wanted to roll his eyes.

How could the four prefectures of Jingzhou, Xiangyang, Chengtian and De'an be so easy to recover? Bai Wang was a powerful general under Li Zicheng's command. With him in charge of the defense of the four prefectures, he was in a position to prevent the water from leaking.

As if he saw what He Tengjiao was thinking, Du Yinxi continued: "The lower official has a plan to take good care of the white thief!"

He Tengjiao heard this and asked quickly: "Let me tell me quickly."

Du Yinxi told He Tengjiao the entire plan and did not forget to emphasize that Zuo Liangyu must come forward in person. Who would have thought that He Tengjiao frowned and said, "Will Ning Nanhou agree?"

"It depends on the Futai." Du Yinxi took a deep breath and said, "Whether it is successful or not."

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Chapter completed!