Seeing this scene, Guan Ning spoke again: "I can allow you to meet and talk with him alone. It's up to you whether to meet or not..."

After a pause, Guan Ning said again: "I think you should meet him once, at least let him understand..."

Dong Zheng was unforgivable as a rebel leader, but Guan Ning couldn't help but feel a little sympathy. He had probably heard about the two men's deeds, and they were deceived so miserably.

"Your Majesty, this is the fake jade seal and the seal of the Four Kings Council."

Lu Zhengyuan took the tray from a yellow croaker and presented it to Guan Ning.

I was supposed to submit it as soon as possible, but the chaos at the beginning disrupted the rhythm and I almost forgot about the important matter.

The fake seal was Hou Kang's jade seal, which was said to be an orthodox treasure left behind by the previous dynasty when it established its capital in Lin'an. However, Lu Zhengyuan knew that this thing was newly made by a craftsman and was kept by the yellow croaker beside Emperor Yongtai.

There is also a big seal of the Four Kings Council. All official documents and government orders issued by Hou Kang must be stamped with these two big seals.

In fact, the one with real power is the Great Seal of the Four Kings Council, which is controlled by Lu Zhengyuan most of the time...

The fake seal is actually useless. The existence of the Southern Dynasty is illegal in the first place, but it still needs to be submitted.

"Go and see the palace."

After issuing several imperial orders, Guan Ning finally got on the dragon chariot.

Now it is only at the city gate, and it is still quite far away from the palace.

Lin'an City was once the capital of the former dynasty, and a royal palace was indeed built. Although the scale was not as large as that of Shangjing City, the buildings were similar. Lu Zhengyuan was fortunate enough to be invited to the dragon chariot.

The soldiers of the city defense army took off their armor and stripped off their clothes and lined up outside the city. They all lowered their heads and looked slumped, not knowing what was waiting for them...

Lu Zhengyuan knew that they would soon go north to the capital camp. After training, they would transform from rebels into regular troops.

The new army recruited by Fang Chi had a good foundation and was not recruited in full. Moreover, he had never been short of food and grass. The young men were all strong.

Your Majesty did not bring many soldiers or officials.

To stay in Anqu and take over more than 100,000 rebels, there are not many officials.

Lu Zhengyuan knew it well.

"Although the Southern Dynasty has been pacified, how do you think we can take over without causing chaos?"

Guan Ning asked directly.

A real rebellion should be caused by the spread of war and the spread of influence.

It was precisely because of Lu Zhengyuan and Fang Chi that they were able to pacify the situation so easily, with almost no disturbance to the place and no impact on people's livelihood.

What Guan Ning was thinking about was how to make a smooth transition...

During the rebellion, both Jianghuai and Jianghuai were areas of Houkang, which means that now, officials in Jianghuai and Huai have become rebels.

If he takes over roughly, the Jianghuai area will probably be thrown into chaos. This is not his original intention.

Lu Zhengyuan worked so hard to maintain the situation, which is what Guan Ning wanted to see, so how could he destroy it so easily...

"It's all up to His Majesty to decide."

Although Lu Zhengyuan already knew what His Majesty was thinking, he still said this.

His position is very delicate.

There are merits and deeds, faults and faults. In the final analysis, it all depends on whether His Majesty believes in him or not...

"You are the lord of the Southern Dynasty, and I still want to listen to your advice."

"thump!"

Lu Zhengyuan knelt down directly. Fortunately, Longxuli was spacious. The previous King Anping had frightened him, and now he was the lord of the Southern Dynasty...

Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger, and your heart is as deep as the sea.

Maybe it's just said in a relaxed tone, but it's not an instruction, but your attitude must be shown.

Lu Zhengyuan was indeed panicked.

I didn’t expect him to reach this position at first!

"Get up, I'm just saying casually, why are you scared?"

Lu Zhengyuan knelt motionless.

I wonder who can know, what exactly are you thinking?

"stand up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After saying it again, Lu Zhengyuan became cautious.

"Tell me what to do."

"Reporting to your majesty, I forgive you for being brave."

Lu Zhengyuan said: "If it is a country, then just keep it as it is now. Jianghuai officials are all carefully selected by the ministers through examinations. They are more skillful at what they do and can continue the government order..."

"Furthermore, they are all guilty. If Your Majesty gives them a chance, they will only do better and will not dare to relax!"

Guan Ning listened and said calmly: "So they are all your people?"

"He is someone who has been carefully selected by my subordinates through examination."

"Is there a difference?"

Guan Ning asked again: "Then why were all Wen Xu's people disposed of, but all your people were kept? Could it be that Wen Xu's people are all useless people?"

Lu Zhengyuan's waist bent even more, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Your Majesty’s question is really sharp!

"I have no selfish motives!"

"Really not selfish?"

Guan Ning said calmly: "When a Shangguan appoints people, he will definitely use those close to him. Maybe you have no selfish motives, but they are reused because of you... They were originally traitors, but they live because of you and stay in their positions because of you.

, they must treat you like your reborn parents and obey you in every possible way. If you want to rebel, just raise your arms and shout, and they will rise up with you!"

Lu Zhengyuan's back was already soaked.

These words were too powerful and true, but he still gritted his teeth and said: "I still believe that the status quo should be maintained. If there are any problems, I am willing to take the blame!"

Guan Ning turned to Lu Zhengyuan, stared at him for a moment, and then said with a smile: "I just chatted a few words casually, and you are already sweating. Are you exhausted from the wonderful life here?"

"I'll do as you say. You are the head of the country, so I have to give you face!"
Chapter completed!