Human hearts are complex and changeable.

Commanding one hundred people, one thousand or even thousands, can do everything, or most of them are loyal to themselves.

But once there are tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and millions, there is no so-called control and loyalty at all.

Many soldiers may not even see Wu Zheng's face, so how can they talk about loyalty?

Since ancient times, the emperor has been ruthless and tyrannical, but he is still relatively generous to the people under the feet of the emperor. Why?

To gain means to control the hearts of the people in the capital.

Even bandits and robbers understand the principle that rabbits do not eat grass beside their nests.

Wu Zheng finally clarified a way of thinking - to control people's hearts.

Nothing is more important than this.

For more than two years, I have been leading troops to fight and playing the role of a firefighting captain.

Although he has a tiger under his command that cannot be insulted, his control over the people's hearts is lacking.

So much so that when facing two coups, they were unable to participate in an unstoppable manner. They were even dispensable in the eyes of Chen Zilong, Qian Sule and others.

No matter how strong the local military officials have military power, it is difficult for them to participate in the coup in the capital, unless they collude with important officials in the capital.

This has been the case since ancient times, because local military officials lack the grasp and control of the political situation.

Wu Zheng figured it out.

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In Wang Zhiren's heart, he was indeed a little guilty about Wu Zheng.

But he doesn't regret it.

He believed that Wu Zheng was indeed capable, and with his identity as a royal family, he would definitely achieve great things in time.

This is also the reason why Wang Zhiren can cooperate with Wu Zheng again and again, and even indulge Wu Zheng to "do things wrongly", including this time the navy went ashore to attack Yizhen's battle.

But all of this collapsed in front of the word "Crown Prince".

No matter how close a clan is, can he be stronger than the prince?

What's more, important officials in the court, great scholars and students all praised the prince, saying that he had the appearance of a wise king.

Can Wang Zhiren give up a great Bodhisattva for fighting for this small temple for Wu?

The result can be imagined.

Of course, Qian Sule promised on behalf of the prince that he would enthrone the king Zhiren as a king of a different surname, which is also one of the important reasons.

Since this decision was made, Wang Zhiren naturally had to draw a clear line with Wu Zheng.

As for politics, in layman's terms, it's just a side.

It is not scary to do something wrong. If you stand in the wrong team, it will be a disaster. From the Chongzhen Dynasty to the Hongguang Dynasty, to the Lu State, and finally the princess’ state-controlled state, there is no party dispute everywhere.

Wang Zhiren is very clear about the importance of taking sides.

Although the military power was negotiated, the title of the great power was still very important. Moreover, the military power was not controlled by the Navy of the Third Battalion?

At least in Wang Zhiren's opinion, Wu Zheng did not have the possibility of rebellion. It was not that Wu Zheng's army was insufficient in combat power, but... Wu Zheng was too young, and Wang Zhiren didn't know what attitude to face Wu Zheng.

Elders, subordinates, friends are friends?

Neither right. So, instead of being difficult to decide, it is better to leave!

Now it’s very relaxed, that’s “colleagues”.

However, Wang Zhiren has been wandering through officialdom, and everyone understands the truth about the thirty years of Hedong and thirty years of Hexi.

Youdao means staying at the forefront of doing things, so it will be easy to meet in the future.

Wang Zhiren made two decisions, one was to inform his confidant He Laosan, and launched a "mutineering" of the lower-minded leader, stranding the army to Jiangdu. There were two other plans. One was to occupy Jiangdu if it was possible to secure Jiangdu, then it would be a heavy enough trump card for himself. Secondly, Wang Zhiren could face Wu Zheng calmly because he did not take this navy for himself, but was sent to Jiangbei to rescue Yi Zhenqian Sudian's remnants according to Wu Zheng's intention. As for whether to retreat or not, that was another problem.

For this, Wang Zhiren had a lot of thoughts. First, he had to explain to the court, and second, he had to preserve this navy from being surrounded and suppressed by the Qing army, causing significant losses. Fortunately, Jiangdu was not far from the Yangtze River, and naval ships crisscrossing the river, which could also support Wang Yilin's troops. At least he could not beat him, so he could still do so.

But this order that disobeys the edict cannot be issued by the commander Wang Yilin. In this case, the fool knows that Wang Zhiren is instructing the soldiers from bottom to top to launch a petition, which can clear himself and his nephew Wang Yilin. Of course, Wang Yilin's leadership responsibilities cannot be escaped.

But this is no longer important. As long as he is not allowed, even if Wang Yilin dismissed from office and became a big soldier, he could promote him to commander at any time. Who said that he had the third battalion of naval commander?

Even the prince has to tolerate himself to three points?

The second decision was to return the money Wu Zheng had paid for the new third battalion naval commander to Wu Zheng with a small amount of money. This can be considered as a beginning and an end, so it's time to get together and part. Wang Zhiren's meaning is very simple. I trained this navy and I will give you the money you spent. Not only will I give you, but I will also give you an additional 20,000 taels. From then on, you and I will return to the bridge and road, and no one will hold a grudge against each other. You and I will not be able to get involved in this navy.

Wang Zhiren is not short of money now. His nephew Wang Yilin robbed Jiangdu. That was dozens of ships of wealth. Although it was divided into three parts, it was not a small number.

After all, Wang Zhiren was still afraid of Wu Zheng in his heart. Otherwise, with his ability to intercept the 700,000-00,000 taels of summer taxes with Fang Guoan in the Shaoxing Prefecture of the six Zhejiang Prefectures, the money would never be repaid.

Wang Zhiren's abacus was indeed a "splitting" sound, but he could not predict what kind of drama would be performed in Jiangdu, which is separated by the Yangtze River.

If he had foresight, he would regret it.

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At this time, an accident happened.

Lin'an Boxia Wanchun returned to Taiping Prefecture with injuries. Only then did he realize that his mentor Chen Zilong transferred half of Jianyang Guard under his name.

Xia Wanchun was anxious, afraid that it would be unfavorable to Wu Zheng, so he gathered a thousand people and quickly headed north.

After Wu Zheng learned of the secret report, he immediately sent someone to Xia Wanchun to report the news.

When he received Wu Zheng's secret letter, Xia Wanchun was planning to forcibly pass the Dasheng Pass. If Wu Zheng's messenger was one hour later, it would be that Xia Wanchun would really attack the Dasheng Pass.

Fortunately, the news came in time, and Xia Wanchun officially launched the banner of supporting the prince ascending the throne.

Therefore, the court issued an order, Lin'an Bo was loyal and brave, and was a role model for the world. He stationed in Duan Dasheng Guannan, and after the new emperor ascended the throne, he would reward him according to his merits!

Except for Zhu Cilang, all the cabinet ministers could guess what Xia Wanchun was going to do here.

But who will break him?

Not to mention that Xia Wanchun is Lin'an Bo, who controls 10,000 Jianyang Guards (originally there were 20,000, but Jianyang Guards suffered huge casualties in this battle), just talk about the relationship with Wu Zheng, who dares to fight against Wu?

Even the Duke of Zhenguo changed his position and supported the prince ascended the throne. He could do the matter in moderation. Who was full and could break the scourge and cause an internal strife?

The most important thing is that the chief minister Chen Zilong is Xia Wanchun's mentor.

If Chen Zilong doesn’t speak, who dares to speak?

You should know, once the emperor and his ministers, who can guarantee that the prime minister can cover the sky with one hand after the new emperor ascends the throne?

So all eyes and mouths were closed.

Yingtian Mansion, a lot of details!
Chapter completed!