After the words fell, Chen Kai leaned back and leaned comfortably on the back of the Taishi chair. He reached out to pick up the tea cup, blew in the hot air that no longer existed, and tasted it carefully.

The etiquette of serving tea to see off guests has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts. However, serving tea at this time has absolutely nothing to do with it. From Chen Kai's perspective, Guo Zhiqi is also sitting there, motionless. Especially the latter, although

He was motionless, but his brain was running rapidly, over and over again considering the pros and cons. However, after a long time, it was still difficult to make that decision.

From the overall situation, the Manchu and Qing dynasties must go all out, and the dangers are undeniable. And if Sun Ke hopes to surrender to the Qing Dynasty, he will have all the details of the southwest in his hands. In addition, he has been in control of the court for so many years, and the top and bottom officials

How many party members there are? It is a difficult situation both internally and externally.

This can be said to be a more dangerous situation than when Li Chengdong devoured Fujian and Guangdong, and when King Sanshun swept across Guangdong and Guangdong. He came here just to find an eastward escape route for the imperial court.

Theoretically, Zheng Chenggong and Chen Kai are ministers of the Ming Dynasty, and they should be bound to do so. However, for many years, the imperial court has been wary of Dafan Town, especially since the Zheng family had a history of supporting Emperor Longwu. To think about it viciously, the imperial court was moved by the Qing Dynasty.

If the imperial court is destroyed, they can establish a new king and have control in their hands. Over at Zhongzuo Suo, there have never been fewer clans taking refuge.

Speaking of which, Guangdong has been recovering for several years. Chen Kai organized investment and development, and many economic growth points have begun to drive the province's economic recovery. However, on the ground in western Guangdong, vassal towns are divided into one side, and even if the civil servants want to use it, they have nowhere to go.

In order to restore people's livelihood, there is a huge difference between stagnation and rapid growth.

Originally, they planned to slowly restore authority, starting from the counties in the northern part of Zhaoqing Prefecture. Lian Chengbi almost exhausted his network resources before finally building a supervising standard, which he could barely use when brought to the Wuzhou battlefield. This

It was a pretty good start, but the law of the jungle has always been strong. Hong Chengchou, a tiger, suffered a loss from Chen Kai and had to find another place to make up for it. This immediately interrupted their plan.

.

With all the initial capital lost, it will be difficult to make progress in subsequent development. Zhang Xiaoqi relied on Hepu Pearl to hold back a pitiful bid, but it did not benefit the overall situation in western Guangdong at all. If it continues like this,

In fact, western Guangdong is already a piece of chicken ribs. It has no meat to eat and it is a pity to abandon it.

Before this encounter, Guo Zhiqi was so worried about this that he had already been mentally prepared to give up western Guangdong. At this time, Chen Kai made a request. He also knew very well that Chen Kai was responsible for the Zheng Group. Both parties

The cooperation can be carried out normally. The only thing is how sincere Chen Kai is. In other words, Chen Kai has the ability to leave them alone and go it alone.

"When does Jingcheng plan to send troops?"

Putting down the tea cup, Chen Kai had been observing Guo Zhiqi for a moment. Once he spoke, it would be like this, which was not beyond his expectation: "Through some relationships and careful rewards, Hong Chengchou has not been idle in the past two years. Next

On the official side, it will take several months, or even half a year, to really start a full-scale war. However, containment can still be done. Moreover, to be honest with the governor, His Highness the King of Fujian has already started a war with the Tatars in Zhejiang.

Small-scale confrontations are going on almost every day. Maybe the next time I hear from you, it will be the result of a big war. At this time, the Tatars will inevitably be stretched."

Being stretched was an overall consideration. Guo Zhiqi listened to Chen Kai's analysis and couldn't help but nodded. It is undeniable that Sun Kewang's surrender to the Qing Dynasty was a big shock to the various Ming armies. Li Dingguo was trapped in Yunnan and Guizhou, and Zheng Chenggong had already sent a message to Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

The move was made, while Chen Kai was still busy preparing, and Guo Zhiqi also rushed over in a hurry. After all, time is not very optimistic for the Ming army at this stage.

"In that case, it's settled. I'll leave for Gaozhou now and wait for the good news in Guangzhou." After saying that, Guo Zhiqi stood up and prepared to leave. But just as he turned around, he turned around again.

He turned back and said: "It turns out that in the future the Ming Dynasty will be revived, but now I am the master of the ZTE."

"Please rest assured, Inspector, His Royal Highness the King of Fujian and your subordinates are fully aware of this!"

After a little more than an hour, Guo Zhiqi set off again. In the past, there might have been two people who met to talk without speculation, and the rumor that Guo Zhiqi walked away quickly spread. But this time, it was the two of them who were on official business.

When we came out of the room, it looked like a happy place. The chatting and laughing started there and ended only when we said goodbye again at the dock. It was really obvious that the people around were waiting for a monk who was only 2 feet tall.

Returning to the governor's office, Chen Kai took out two letters and handed them to Chen Song: "Give these two letters to Zhang Yue and Guo Dengdi. In addition, send someone to Luoding Prefecture to call Wei Yingdeng and

Ye Biao will come to Guangzhou to meet me in person before the third day of the next month, and we will not wait until the expiration date."

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After leaving the city of Guangzhou, the ship Guo Zhiqi was traveling down the river was naturally much faster than when it came. The speed of the ship had increased, but it did not mean that the weight carried on the ship had also decreased. In this more than an hour

Inside, they replenished their supply of water. The captain and the sailors bought some more goods at the dock, thinking that they would be carried with them, but they were actually a lot heavier. Especially, Guo Zhiqi's state of mind, a heavy burden was removed, and an even heavier one was added.

of.

Carrying this weight, the ship sailed quickly to Gaozhou Prefecture. Fortunately, although it was the center of the region and the seat of Governor Gao Lian Lei Qiong's Yamen, it was not located in the central area of ​​the four prefectures, but was adjacent to the northeast of Zhaoqing Prefecture.

Spending less time on the road was a good thing, but it was a pity that Guo Zhiqi soon discovered that he was not able to save much time at all.

"I don't understand!"

From tit-for-tat and irreconcilable opposition to harmonious coexistence and unity, the difference is only in Guo Zhiqi's profession, nothing more. If Guo Zhiqi can get an advantage, at least the difficulties in southwestern Guangdong will be relieved, and Zhang Xiao will not understand anything.

What he didn't understand was that on behalf of the imperial court, he had to compromise with Chen Kai, an aide in the feudal town. This really made him feel unreasonable.

"General, I can understand that you are confused for a moment, but you must know that everything we are doing now is for the resurgence of the Ming Dynasty."

"Supervisor, it is still unknown when the Ming Dynasty will be revived. But now we are busy compromising with the warriors. Even if the Ming Dynasty is revived, what will be left of the Ming Dynasty?"

Once he thought that the Ming Dynasty would be faced with military chaos after the restoration of the Ming Dynasty, or even the possibility of replacing it, especially when Guo Zhiqi was still drinking poison to quench his thirst, Zhang Xiaoqi couldn't help but feel sad and angry. However, at this moment, seeing Zhang Xiaoqi like this, Guo Zhiqi felt completely different

Feeling.

"Perhaps, returning to the court and practicing for a while will really be of benefit to Zhang Xiaoqi."

Guo Zhiqi did not say this, but all his thoughts were pointing to this. Back then, when they decided to confront Chen Kai, they stood at the overall level and foresaw the military chaos that might occur in the future.

government, so we must guard against subtle changes and suppress Chen Kai to curb the expansion of the Zheng Group in Guangdong.

Of course, this failed in the end. But after this trip to Guangzhou, Guo Zhiqi also looked at the overall situation and found that the Zheng Group may still need to be careful in the future, but Chen Kai may not be theirs.

Enemy. This was the fundamental reason why he decided to change his mentality. However, Zhang Xiaoqi seemed to have been in this position for many years, and his vision had been limited to this small place in southwestern Guangdong, and he was unable to consider the problem comprehensively.

Failure to take the overall situation into consideration is a very serious criticism. Guo Zhiqi had never commented on Zhang Xiaoqi in this way before visiting Guangzhou, but the scene just now made him have such thoughts in his mind.

However, Zhang Xiaoqi was already on the same side with him, and now the imperial court is even more depleted of talents. Such a person is already very rare, and it is best to explain it clearly. After all, for now, joining the court is not only important to Zhang Xiaoqi

Hardening is also protection, it is necessary and necessary.

"You should know what the gentry, powerful men and businessmen in southwestern Guangdong think of you behind your back!"

"They are nothing more than the most traitorous officials in history. It seems that as long as I, Zhang Xiaoqi, die, the three prefectures and one state in southwestern Guangdong will immediately be able to return to peace and prosperity."

In fact, the public opinion in southwestern Guangdong is not as exaggerated as Zhang Xiaoqi said. At the very least, even if he looks unhappy and wishes he would get out immediately so that he could free up the Advisory Bureau this morning, he can't be so cruel.

.After all, he is still a feudal official and should not be offended easily.

Zhang Xiaoqi's stubbornness really made Guo Zhiqi sigh, and he immediately said to him: "I know what you are like, and the princes in the court also know it. However, this is what people want, and you are blocking them.

On this road, there is no right and wrong."

"Then we can't just tolerate the traitors. If things go on like this, the authority of the imperial court will be gone!"

"General, there are some things that you may not be able to understand now. After you return to the court, you will be able to understand them from the standpoint of the court. I only have one sentence to warn you. The current situation is different. Chen Kai and his advisory board will not be able to understand it in the future.

It is a powerful tool to check and balance the military chaos and chaos. Only by cooperating with them can we prevent those vassal towns from causing trouble for future generations."

It can be said that Guo Zhiqi is a sincere person, but many years of hard work have been wiped out overnight. Zhang Xiaoqi always has that uneasy feeling in his heart: "Chen Kai, he is not a pure minister!"

"Of course he is not a pure minister, but the imperial court needs him!" After saying this categorically, Guo Zhiqi paused and continued: "You still need to have the precautions you should have. I believe he is the same for the imperial court.
Chapter completed!