As long as Ajige's army defeated Xing Shengping and met with Duoduo and the heroes, the situation in Jiangnan would be completely different. The Qing army could not only expel Liu Yongxi from Jiangnan Province, but also counterattack Zhejiang and recover Hangzhou, turning Liu Yongxi into a real "Jinhua thief".

So Haoge, Duoduo and Hong Chengchou all put all their hopes on Ajige. No one expected that Ajige would not be able to hold on and prepare to return to Huguang. Duoduo was so angry that he gritted his teeth: "The King of England is confused. As long as he persists for another three or five days, he will definitely be able to defeat Xing Shengping. If he retreats like this, the situation in Jiangnan will be unimaginable."

After Ajige returned to Huguang, the situation in Jiangnan was no longer an unimaginable problem. In fact, news had been heard from the capital. The Regent and the princes believed that if the Qing army could not hold on in Jiangnan, they must make plans for the next step as soon as possible, and at least maintain a situation of governing the river.

Duoduo and Haoge had no interest in the rule of rivers before, but now they must consider this issue. Although Ajige had done his best to buy time for the Qing army in Jiangnan, he still had to return to Huguang after all, and the Qing army in Jiangnan had to consider the next step.

Hong Chengchou scolded Liu Yongxi there: "Liu Xiaozhe is too shameless. He is the King of Yue of the Ming Dynasty, not the King of Yue of the Dashun Dynasty. How could he collude with the Dashun River? The ancestors of the Ming Dynasty will definitely not let Liu Yongxi go! But since the situation has reached this point, we would rather give Jiangnan to the King of Tang than to the Jinhua thief."

Although they were also thrown to Can Ming, the consequences of the two were completely different. If they were thrown to Jinhua, it was naturally that the Qing Dynasty would never enter Jiangnan. However, if they were thrown to the King of Tang, they might have the chance to fight back to Jiangnan. And more importantly, if Jiangnan fell into the hands of the King of Tang, they would definitely fight between Zhejiang and Fujian, which was also the best opportunity for the Qing Dynasty.

Duoduo deeply agreed with Hong Chengchou's proposal: "What Grand Secretary Hong said is very good. He would rather give Jiangnan to the King of Tang than give Jinhua thieves. By the way, Grand Secretary Hong, you seem to be from Fujian."

One of the important reasons why the Qing court asked Hong Chengchou to come to Jiangnan was that Hong Chengchou was not only familiar with Jiangnan but also from Fujian, and had twice the result with half the effort. Now Hong Chengchou is also very active in this matter: "I will contact the King of Tang. No matter what, I can't afford Jinhua thieves and Liu Yongxi. And now there is a rare and vague existence in Nanjing."

Duoduo was very concerned about this issue and immediately asked, "What does Grand Secretary Hong mean?"

Hong Chengchou said without hesitation: "King Fu, no matter what, if we release Emperor Hongguang, the Jinhua thieves will be in chaos."

Although King Fu did not make any achievements in a year and had countless political opponents, he was Emperor Hongguang after all, and the small court in Zhejiang also recognized this.

Therefore, Duoduo laughed out loud: "It's better for Grand Secretary Hong to have a way. Let's release Emperor Hongguang and see how the Jinhua thieves will deal with the aftermath?"

Although the Qing Dynasty only recognized the legitimacy of King Fu but did not recognize him as Emperor Hongguang of the Ming Dynasty, in order to deal with Liu Yongxi and the Ming army of Yue, Duoduo was not only prepared to recognize the legitimacy of Emperor Hongguang, but also planned to play as a trump card.

The recent news was immediately passed to Liu Yongxi and the Ming Dynasty court of Yueming, so that Zhang Guowei had to remind Liu Yongxi: "Your Highness, if the matter between King Tang and King Fu is not handled well, there will be endless troubles."

Liu Yongxi said very frankly: "Zhang Xiangguo, no matter how he deals with this matter, he will eventually suffer endless troubles."

Zhang Guowei immediately understood the meaning of Liu Yongxi's speech: "Your Highness, is there no better way to cure this matter?"

Liu Yongxi said without hesitation: "I believe there must be, but you can ask the Empress and His Highness the Princess if you are willing to give up the position of the State Supervisor. Since this is the case, it is better to let me be this evil person."

Although Zhang Guowei wanted to persuade Liu Yongxi, he also knew that what Liu Yongxi said was indeed the truth, and it could even be said to be a good word.

Therefore, after thinking for a long time, he made up his mind: "Your Highness, let us do this. We ministers are just worried about the lord."

Liu Yongxi sighed: "This kind of thing is to bear the infamy of Qianqiu, so don't force Zhang Xiangguo."

Zhang Guowei made up his mind: "This kind of thing always requires someone to bear the blame. It's better to let me do it, after all, it's for the country."

Zhang Guowei has made up his mind on this matter.

Hong Chengchou has many soulmates in this matter, and now Ajige has the same idea.

"If it weren't for the change in Jingzhou and the departure was too urgent this time, we could have handed over Jiangxi to the King of Tang. The King of Tang is better than the Jinhua thief."

Wu Sangui immediately responded: "The King of England is too right. It is better to be cheaper than to be cheaper than Jinhua thieves. We can be so straightforward in Huguang."

Ajige's eyes lit up: "That's right, you can do this in Huguang. We can put more thoughts on He Tengjiao."

In terms of integrity, He Tengjiao is a perfect person, but from the perspective of ability, it is purely to cause chaos to the anti-Qing camp. In a sense, without the governor, Huguang's anti-Qing rebel army may have achieved greater results.

Wu Sangui gave a clearer answer: "The current situation is different. We must use Han people to deal with Han people, and use Ming monarchs and ministers to deal with Jinhua thieves."

Ajige couldn't find an effective way to deal with the Ming army of Yue. It was not until Wu Sangui reminded him that he woke up as if he was in a dream: "This is said too well. We should use the Han people to deal with the Han people, and use the Ming monarch and ministers to deal with the Jinhua thieves."

But no matter how many ways to deal with the Ming army of Duoduo, Haoge, Hong Chengchou and Ajige came up with, and whether the so-called "using Han people to deal with the Han people, the Ming monarch and ministers to deal with the Jinhua thieves" was effective, now Ajige returned to Huguang, so many people's minds were: it became more active.

This naturally included Liu Zeqing, the Marquis of Dongping of the Hongguang Dynasty. However, Liu Zeqing was very active and did not expect Ajige to return to Huguang so soon, nor did he expect Wu Shengzhao to be the first to make a move in front of the formation.

Although Liu Zeqing still has many opportunities, he felt that he was at most the second Wu Shengzhao. In essence, Liu Zeqing was a typical warlord of the late Ming Dynasty, and everything started from his own interests.

"Your King Yue was a general of the Hongguang Dynasty with me a year ago. His status is not as good as your Mr. Liu, but now he wants me to bow down and surrender. How can there be such a cheap thing in the world?"

As a lobbyist, Chen Zilong naturally persuaded him with great sincerity: "Marquis Dongping, the situation is different now. King Ajige of the British has returned to Huguang, and this Nanjing city will not be maintained for a few days."

But Liu Zeqing was particularly stubborn: "I can't see any difference. King Yu and King Su's soldiers have been guarding Nanjing, and my defense zone is in Huaibei. What does it have to do with me if Nanjing falls."

Chen Zilong really admired this Marquis of Dongping. The first person to contact King Yue and Queen Zhang was the Marquis of Dongping, but the one who was swaying at a critical moment was also the Marquis of Dongping.

Now Chen Zilong can only open the skylight and speak: "Marquis Dongping, why not say it openly. If you have any conditions, just ask me if I have. I will do my best to do it. If I can't do it, I can convey it to His Highness King Yue and Empress Zhang."

Now Liu Zeqing laughed out loud, and he said proudly: "Brother Zilong, this is the pleasure. My defense zone is different from other people's defense zones. It has been around Huai'an. Even if the King of Yue recovers Nanjing, he will continue to advance to Jianghuai. After all, since ancient times, he must defend the Jianghuai."

Chen Zilong was about to speak, but Liu Zeqing continued to say proudly: "Now, I am the key to the victory and defeat of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. When I stand on the side of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty will naturally be able to rule the river. I will help the King of Yue with one arm, so the Ming army can easily cross the Jianghuai River and recover Xuzhou. It depends on how King of Yue chooses?"

Chen Zilong didn't expect that the Dongping Hou would look down on him so highly, but he suppressed his anger and asked, "I don't know what specific conditions Dongping Hou wants to put forward."

Liu Zeqing said bluntly: "I think the system of Hongguang Dynasty is very good. From Huai'an to Xuzhou, it should be my master's territory. I will collect all the money and grains by myself, and I will also appoint officials by myself, and local administration will be decided by me in one's own words. In addition..."

Chen Zilong was already scared by Liu Zeqing's lion, but he didn't expect that Liu Zeqing would have the conditions to add: "Marquis Dongping, everything should be done in due time."

But Liu Zeqing was in high spirits: "A year ago, your King Yue was just the general of Jingkou Town. Later, he was transferred to the general of Linhuai Town. Now he is in the midst of the sun and the turbid harem. It is not an exaggeration to ask for a king who is one word to shoulder with him."

Chen Zilong felt that Liu Zeqing was already crazy. There was no example of being named king before this dynasty. Even Liu Yongxi was first granted the title of Duke of Yue, and then was named King of Yue because of his unparalleled military achievements.

Liu Zeqing took herself seriously and actually thought of being on par with His Highness King Yue, which was a way to die.

But Chen Zilong was a very good lobbyist after all. He did not express his thoughts on his face, but said in an as neutral tone as possible: "Marquis of Dongping, it is impossible for one word to stand shoulder to shoulder with the king. I may be able to fight with the court for two words."

But Liu Zeqing never gave himself any chance: "I want to be the king of one word, and the king of two words is boring. You must know that I am the Marquis of Dongping now, and I am not on the same level as Huang Degong, Liu Liangzuo and Gao Jie. Besides, I am so sorry for myself if I don't seize the opportunity to be the king of one word," he said.

Chen Zilong looked at the Dongping Hou Liu Zeqing with pity: "Mr. Dongping Hou, please rest assured. I will convey your request to Your Highness King Yue and Empress Zhang as it is true. They will definitely consider your request from a long-term perspective."
Chapter completed!