Zhu Hejian rushed to Nanjing Shantang in a hurry. Even when he was discussing countermeasures with Lu De, his speed did not slow down at all.
It was already late at night, and although Nanjing's road construction was pretty good in this era, riding a fast horse at night was still an extremely dangerous thing.
In addition, Zhu Hejian had to distract himself from discussing countermeasures with Lu De, and he only had a few followers with him. There was no one dedicated to holding the fire to light the way forward, so the road was full of dangers. Zhu Hejian even almost fell off his horse once.
, Fortunately, he reacted quickly and pulled the reins in time, otherwise Zhu Hejian would not only fall heavily to the ground, but also be trampled heavily by the horses behind him, which would be a major accident that shocked the government and the public.
Seeing Zhu Hejian stabilizing the car with great difficulty, and then quickly adjusting his body shape without any psychological burden, and riding the horse again, Lu De couldn't help but a trace of regret flashed deep in his eyes, but on the surface he was
He was extremely concerned and constantly advised Zhu Hejian to pay attention to safety.
In this way, after a quick adventure, Zhu Hejian, Lu De and others finally arrived near Nanjing Shantang.
After rushing to the vicinity of Nanjing Shantang, Zhu Hejian and Lu De both raised their heads and observed the situation carefully. They saw that more than a hundred Jinyi guards and thousands of Nanjing defenders had surrounded Nanjing Shantang. Compared with the dark night along the way,
, there were a large number of soldiers patrolling near Nanjing Shantang holding torches high, making the whole area look like daylight.
The Jin Yiwei and the Nanjing garrison who were surrounding Nanjing Shantang immediately noticed Zhu Hejian's appearance. Naturally, they did not dare to neglect, and two military attaches quickly came to greet them.
"Fan Chunhua, who holds a humble position as a guard of thousands of households, pays homage to His Highness the Seventh Prince!"
"Yuan Shoujie, who holds the humble position of Nanjing Camp Counselor, comes to see His Highness!"
After seeing the person in charge of Jin Yiwei and the Nanjing garrison here, Zhu Hejian had adjusted his expression again. There was no trace of the eagerness or embarrassment he had when he was on his way. Instead, he looked calm and unhurried, just like what happened here.
The matter has nothing to do with his future destiny. He came here just to save those innocent hostages.
When he opened his mouth to speak, Zhu Hejian first asked with concern about the situation of the hostages in the Nanjing Shantang.
"Good luck to you two generals! I heard that a group of gangsters with unknown origins in the city hid in the Nanjing Charity Hall and kidnapped a large number of orphans and related personnel in the charity hall. But I don't know what the current situation is? Are the gangsters in harm's way?
How did the hostages behave? Did they make new demands?"
After hearing this, the two military attachés Fan Chunhua and Yuan Shoujie looked at each other with ugly expressions.
Finally, Fan Chunhua explained with an angry expression: "After the gangsters escaped into the Nanjing Shantang and kidnapped a large number of hostages, they poured various kinds of kerosene and cooking oil on all the hostages, collected a large amount of dry firewood, and threatened to burn them to death.
All the hostages, so I and other Nanjing soldiers have never dared to act rashly...
And because many of the gangsters were injured due to previous attacks by the Jin Yiwei, after they took control of the Nanjing Shantang, they also asked us to provide healing medicine. We were originally unwilling to agree. Who would have thought that these gangsters would kill them on the spot?
Killed a son and an entourage of the imperial merchant Ge Zhenye, threw the bodies outside the charity hall, and threatened again that if we don't provide medicine, they will kill another hostage every time they burn incense...
In desperation, we not only provided them with healing medicines, but also various supplies and food. This approach is undoubtedly compromising with the bandits, so please forgive me!"
Yuan Shoujie gritted his teeth and swore angrily: "These gangsters have no bottom line and conscience! Where is the Shantang? How dare they kidnap it? There is also the imperial businessman Mr. Ge who has been funding the Shantang all the year round. He is known as 'Ge'
Who of the Buddha's figures would not be given a thumbs up and praised by the people when they mentioned him? They actually killed someone's son, aren't they afraid of being thrown into the eighteenth level of hell after losing their life? After catching them next, I will
... I have to skin them for my humble position!"
It's no wonder that Fan Chunhua and Yuan Shoujie are so angry. They may not be good people. They often bully the people and commit corruption and bend the law.
But Nanjing Shantang is different from other places. It takes in orphans and widows on weekdays and provides food relief in times of disaster. It is close to the hearts of the people and a symbol of the imperial court's moral integrity. Although this kind of place is not important, it is also extremely sensitive. As long as it is
People with a little conscience in their hearts would not make trouble in a place like this, otherwise it would be pointed out by thousands of people. Therefore, after Jiang Xiao and others took control of the Nanjing Shantang, the Jin Yiwei and the Nanjing garrison took action against the rat.
Dare to act.
On the other side, Zhu Hejian was also full of anger after hearing this, but he felt a little at ease in his heart. He thought that although Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers were surrounded by layers of layers, they had temporarily controlled the situation and took the initiative.
He won't be caught within a short period of time, and now is the best time to intervene in the situation.
So, Zhu Hejian asked again: "I heard that Zhou Shoufu and Academician Huo also rushed here, but I don't know where they are? Have they already been in contact with those gangsters?"
Fan Chunhua and Yuan Shoujie were both stunned for a moment, then shook their heads at the same time, and Yuan Shoujie replied: "Bizhi and others did not notice the appearance of Zhou Shoufu and Academician Huo, but since His Highness has received the news, there is absolutely no mistake.
Maybe they're on their way here?"
Zhu Hejian was also stunned after hearing this.
He hurried here just after receiving such news. When Zhu Hejian received the news, Zhou Shangjing and Huo Zhengyuan were already on their way to Nanjing Shantang. Even though he was working hard along the way, it stands to reason that
It should be a step later than Zhou and Huo, but why haven't Zhou and Huo shown up yet?
Did the two of them encounter something on the road that delayed them?
Or...these two people have other plans and arrangements in private?
If it's the former, that's it, but if it's the latter... With Zhou Shangjing's tactics and Huo Zhengyuan's intelligence, if the two of them join forces to plot, even Zhu Hejian has no confidence that he can resist.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Thinking of this, Zhu Hejian became more and more anxious, thinking that he must completely solve the hidden danger before Zhou Shangjing officially took action, and immediately turned to look at Lu De to signal.
Lu De also immediately noticed Zhu Hejian's eyes, so he interjected and asked: "Are the gangsters in the Shantang still shouting that they want to negotiate with the court?"
Fan Chunhua nodded and said: "The gangsters have been shouting for negotiations with the government, and these gangsters still look down on people like me, and are only willing to negotiate with powerful people like you, Your Highness, who can talk effectively, but people like me have never dared to respond.
, after all... the dignified court actually negotiated with a group of gangsters, doesn't it mean that the court and the gangsters are on an equal footing? This kind of thing is unbecoming and is really too controversial!"
Lu De frowned and said righteously: "The people are the most important, followed by the country! For the imperial court, protecting the country and the people is the first priority. If there are a large number of casualties among the hostages in the charity hall, the imperial court's
Morality will only cause greater losses!”
Then, Lu De turned to look at Zhu Hejian and advised: "Your Highness, rescuing the hostages is the top priority right now, so the students think... we should still negotiate with the gangsters and find a way to persuade them to release the hostages!"
Zhu Hejian nodded in approval and said slowly: "That's true! If the court can't protect the people, then why should it be decent? Don't the gangsters want to negotiate with the people in charge in Nanjing City? I am currently the most respected person in Nanjing City.
Since they want to negotiate with the person in charge, then I will negotiate with them personally!"
After saying that, Zhu Hejian was about to ride his horse in the direction of Nanjing Shantang.
Seeing Zhu Hejian's attitude, both Fan Chunhua and Yuan Shoujie were greatly panicked. For a moment, they didn't care about their dignity. They either grabbed Zhu Hejian's horse rope, or opened their arms to block Zhu Hejian's horse.
forward.
Let Zhu Hejian, a distinguished prince and future heir apparent, personally negotiate with a group of lawless bandits. Once an accident occurs, no one in Nanjing will be able to bear the responsibility.
"Your Highness, what is your status? This matter is absolutely impossible..."
"Your Highness, we should wait to discuss this matter until Zhou Shoufu and others arrive here..."
At the same time, Lu De, who proposed the negotiation, also advised: "Your Highness, as the saying goes, a son of a thousand pieces of gold will not sit in court, but you are the son of the emperor, and your status is much more precious than ten thousand gold, so how can you negotiate with the gangsters in person? Student?"
What it means is that although we want to negotiate with the gangsters, you don’t have to come forward in person, just appoint a warrior who is not afraid of death to negotiate with those gangsters on your behalf!"
After Zhu Hejian hesitated for a while, he finally agreed to everyone's persuasion and asked: "Then...who should represent me to negotiate with those gangsters?"
After hearing this, Fan Chunhua, a member of the Imperial Guard Qianhu, immediately shrank his neck and did not dare to speak at all.
If it was just an ordinary bandit trouble, that would be fine, but Fan Chunhua could see that the gangsters in the Nanjing Shantang were all lawless and unscrupulous people. If you were not careful when negotiating with them, your life would be in danger.
Comparatively speaking, Yuan Shoujie, the general of the Nanjing camp, was more courageous and wanted to show himself in front of Zhu Hejian and seize the opportunity to gain access to Zhu Hejian. Therefore, after hesitating for a while, he took the initiative to clasp his fists and ask for help: "I would like to humble myself.
Past!"
Zhu Hejian glanced at Yuan Shoujie and nodded in approval: "General Yuan Shen is so courageous!"
But the next moment, Zhu Hejian shook his head again and said: "But you are not suitable. I saw it when I was talking to the two of you just now. Basically, Fan Qianhu was answering, but Yuan Shenjiang was a hard-working man who spoke poorly.
People like him, not to mention that General Yuan's image is too fierce and tough, which can easily irritate the gangsters, but will put himself and the hostages in danger, so he is not the best candidate for negotiation..."
As he spoke, Zhu Hejian turned to look at Lu De: "Mr. Lu, since it was you who proposed the negotiation, how about you representing me in negotiating with those ruthless bandits? You are the most talented person in Jiangnan.
, has always been quick-thinking, eloquent, and has sufficient status. Moreover, he is a scholar and is not easily put off by the gangsters. He is undoubtedly the best person to negotiate with the gangsters."
Lu De did not hesitate and immediately responded: "It is my duty!"
After saying that, Lu De dismounted directly and walked quickly towards the gate of Nanjing Shantang.
This time, no one stopped me again.
In fact, all this is just an act by Zhu Hejian and Lu De.
Zhu Hejian finally adopted the "last resort" proposed by Lu De, which was to exchange hostages, with Zhu Hejian becoming the new hostage in exchange for the release of many hostages in the charity hall. Then Zhu Hejian could take the opportunity to gain huge popularity, and by the way, control the "mockery" again.
"Wind", and finally led all the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers to an ambush outside the city, completely eliminating this hidden danger.
However, this strategy also has two drawbacks. First, Zhu Hejian is worried that Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" organization have not only lost control and acted arbitrarily, but also are no longer loyal to him, so he may play with fire and burn himself after becoming a new hostage.
Put yourself in real danger; secondly, no one will agree to Zhu Hejian's exchange with the hostages. After all, Zhu Hejian's identity is too precious and no one can bear the responsibility.
Therefore, Lu De proposed a remedy - as Zhu Hejian's representative, he would be the first to contact Jiang Xiao and take the opportunity to test whether Jiang Xiao was still loyal to Zhu Hejian. If it could be confirmed that Jiang Xiao was still loyal to Zhu Hejian, after Zhu Hejian became the new hostage
It's just a show, there won't be any danger, then continue to implement the "lower strategy"; on the other hand, if Lu De discovers that Jiang Xiao is no longer loyal to Zhu Hejian, then he will make a temporary decision to implement the "middle strategy" or "the middle strategy" according to the changes in the situation.
The best policy".
At the same time, if it can be confirmed that Jiang Xiao is still loyal to Zhu Hejian, then there can be another scene when implementing the next strategy, that is, let Jiang Xiao take the initiative to propose the idea of exchanging hostages, and also name Zhu Hejian as the new hostage.
Apart from this, no objections will be accepted, so Zhu Hejian has a sufficient reason to continue to implement the "lowest policy" despite all opinions.
Of course, the reason why Lu De actively offered advice to Zhu Hejian also had his own deeper calculation.
Lu De's ultimate goal has not changed at all, which is to avenge his teacher He Ming and his classmate Zhao Shancai!
The so-called revenge is to make the enemy pay the same price, or even a heavier price!
Zhu Hejian killed He Ming and Zhao Shancai, so Lu De must let Zhu Hejian die!
This is the difference between Lu De and Zhou Shangjing, Song Chengren, Huo Zhengyuan and others.
Zhou Shangjing, Song Chengren, Huo Zhengyuan and others only want to destroy Zhu Hejian's political life, so they just want to catch evidence that Zhu Hejian secretly raised dead soldiers, but this approach will only make Zhu Hejian disqualified from inheriting the throne for life.
Just imprisoned in the clan prison.
But with Zhu Hejian's management in the inner court and the clan, there is a high probability that even if he is imprisoned in the clan prison, he will not suffer. He may even control his remaining forces to continue to cause trouble. If the prince Zhu Heyu is still unable to support him in the future,
On the wall, Emperor Deqing might think of Zhu Hejian's merits again, thinking that although Zhu Hejian was ambitious, he was also a better future emperor candidate than Zhu Heyu, allowing Zhu Hejian to find an opportunity to make a comeback, and this kind of thing was Lu
Germany cannot allow it under any circumstances.
Therefore, Lu De wanted to help Zhu Hejian overcome the current difficulties. Not only did he share weal and woe, but he also provided help in times of need, taking advantage of this crisis to show his loyalty and ability as much as possible.
Under such circumstances, even a suspicious Zhu Hejian like Bo Liang will regard Lu De as his closest confidant in the future!
Then, Lu De can gain access to more of Zhu Hejian's core secrets, collect more of Zhu Hejian's unforgivable crimes, and finally make Zhu Hejian irreversible and die without a burial place!
In addition, Lu De also had an additional goal at this time, which was to urge the "Chaofeng" organization to separate from Zhu Hejian and seize the opportunity to seize control of the "Chaofeng" organization.
Although Lu De has been persuading Zhu Hejian to abandon the "Chaofeng" organization on the surface and describes the "Chaofeng" organization as a major hidden danger, in fact Lu De wants to preserve this dead soldier organization in his future plans.
, Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" organization will be a life-threatening dagger stabbing Zhu Hejian in the back, and will also be the last straw that completely crushes Zhu Hejian!
Under the current situation, it is not easy for Lu De to preserve and control the "Chaofeng" organization, but he has already thought of a way. Although he is not very sure, he is still willing to try his best!
With this thought in mind, Lu De quickly walked outside the gate of Nanjing Shantang.
*
At this moment, the atmosphere in Nanjing Shantang can be described as tense.
This tense atmosphere was not only due to the layers of siege by the Jin Yiwei and the Nanjing garrison, but also because there were two groups of desperadoes drawing swords and confronting each other in the charity hall.
These two groups of desperadoes were naturally the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers headed by Jiang Xiao, and the Nanyang pirates headed by Hu Xiao.
More than half an hour ago, Hu Xiao was being chased by Jiang Xiao. He originally wanted to ask for help from the Jin Yiwei who suddenly appeared, and joined forces with the Jin Yiwei to eliminate Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers. Who would have thought that the Jin Yiwei would be completely eliminated at Xi'an?
Under the order of "All Hidden Danger", not only Jiang Xiao and the "Chaofeng" dead soldiers were directly attacked, but Hu Xiao and his fellow pirates were also attacked.
In just a short moment, not only more than 20 of Jiang Xiao's "Chaofeng" soldiers were shot dead by Jin Yiwei, but four of Hu Xiao's Nanyang pirates were also killed, leaving only three pirates who survived.
, but they were also injured one after another.
Seeing that the situation was not right, Jiang Xiao immediately led the "Chaofeng" soldiers to turn around and flee. They fled several streets and hid in the retreat he had prepared in advance - that is, in the Nanjing Shantang.
At the same time, Hu Xiao's reaction was quick, no less than that of Jiang Xiao. He guessed that since Jiang Xiao dared to pursue him with force, he must have prepared an escape route in advance, and immediately decided to flee after Jiang Xiao. Likewise,
He hid in the Nanjing Shantang.
In the end, there was a scene where two groups of desperadoes were still confronting each other even as they were surrounded by officers and soldiers.