Luo An was afraid that if they disagreed and the two sides really started to fight, it would not end well.
But this tense atmosphere was only spreading gradually, and it did not really reach the point of breaking out. Xu Pengju glared at Zhu Hao, although it was fierce, it did not look like it was going to kill everyone.
The two armies are fighting and they are not going to kill the envoys. What's more, Zhu Hao and Luo An are here to convey the decree to you on behalf of the emperor. Do you still want to take action?
Then you are clearly rebelling!
Do you think that with your status as a distinguished garrison minister in Nanjing, the rebellion can succeed? Are the Nanjing Ministry of War and the Nanjing garrison eunuchs just decorations? There is a coordinated garrison under your garrison yamen.
Seeing that this fire seemed not enough, Zhu Hao continued to fan the flames and said: "Wei Guogong, I have something to say, I don't know whether I should say it or not!"
Xu Pengju snorted softly: "Have you already said this? If you have any trouble, let it go!"
Zhu Hao did not feel dissatisfied and said: "As far as I know, after Yu Maogong returns to the capital, he will definitely impeach you. It must be about the Southeast Coast Defense accounts. You should also know why. Do you think Mr. Yang Ge is in charge?
What is the purpose of this Jiangnan audit? The drunkard’s intention is not with the accounts, but with you, the Nanjing garrison. You didn’t see them when they came, so why don’t you make a big fuss when they return?”
"Hey, are you trying to scare me?" Xu Pengju continued to talk. If he hadn't been worried that the table was too hard, he would have slapped the table again.
Zhu Hao sighed: "At least that's what he told me when he left. If Mr. Yang Ge really wants to take the military power in Nanjing, he will attack the Ministry of War first and then you... Do you believe it or not?"
"Haha, he dares!"
Xu Peng clenched his fist and put it lightly on the table. This was a lesson learned.
Zhu Hao said: "Mr. Yang Ge is too radical in doing things. Just talk about the Northwest Propaganda University's control of Zang Feng. As long as this person is not under his command, he will seize on a small mistake and change the commander before the formation."
, almost ruined the northwest of the Ming Dynasty... Nanjing is not in any danger recently, right? Yang Ge Lao wants to replace Nanjing's defense, is there anything else to worry about?"
Xu Pengju's face was twitching again.
Zhu Hao pointed to the two edicts on the table: "How about this? I will choose for Duke Wei. In the next few years, Duke Wei will stay in Nanjing as a guard with peace of mind. I will also send you Shi Zan to assist you, so that everyone will be safe."
It's okay. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about Nanjing."
Xu Pengju's eyes indeed fell on the edict.
Compared to being transferred to the northwest to serve as a general soldier, staying in Nanjing would be too comfortable.
Not everyone who is a general wants to charge into battle. Xu Pengju is young and he knows very well that his reputation in Nanjing is not enough and he is worried that he will be replaced. He just raised such a high profile just now. Now he is taking it lightly. Isn't it too shameful?
Save face?
But after all, power is more important.
Ever since...his hand unconsciously touched the edict directed by Zhu Hao.
When he was about to take it, he was stopped by a hand. It was Zhu Hao.
"What are you doing?" Xu Peng looked at him sharply.
This time the strongman behind Xu Pengju also pressed his hand on the handle of his saber.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Wei Guogong, we can't be ignorant of etiquette, right? You won your majesty's reward, and you also took the military power of Nanjing. You got what you wanted, and you have nothing to explain to your majesty. It's hard for me to deal with you. You always have to
Can you give me something to make His Majesty believe that this is true?"
"What's going to happen?"
Xu Pengju was a little reckless, but at this time he was still calm. This is probably called exchanging one thing for another.
Zhu Haodao: "Of course you have to write a secret statement to impeach Mr. Yang Ge for interfering in Nanjing's military affairs, and also to show your loyalty to His Majesty. This is called a petition, which is equivalent to you attacking Mr. Yang Ge to make His Majesty think that you can
Trust...but don't worry, His Majesty will not bring this memorial out unless absolutely necessary."
"Why?" Xu Pengju sneered.
Zhu Hao sighed: "Just because Mr. Yang Ge wants to impeach you later, shouldn't you strike first? You don't understand this. The people you brought...this old gentleman, how can you
explain?"
Only then did Xu Pengju remember
Come on, I actually brought my staff with me.
At first glance, the old man did not hold an official position. He should be a retainer recruited by the Duke of Wei. He seemed quite resourceful and had something in his stomach.
The old man nodded when Xu Pengju looked sideways, meaning that the little champion's suggestion was correct and could be considered.
Xu Pengju asked, "When will I give it to you?" As soon as he said this, Luo An felt relieved.
Finally, the fight was no longer possible, and it seemed that Xu Pengju was purely externally strong but internally incompetent. He was really a fox pretending to be a tiger but only showing off his power. This turn of events was so fast that it was really unbearable.
Zhu Hao said: "I think it's better to choose a place than to hit it. It's right here. I'm not talented. I have learned to write memorials and other things. How about I help you with the details here?"
Xu Peng raised his big sleeves and said: "I will serve you with pen and ink!"
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An hour later.
In the wine shop outside the Duke of Wei's mansion, Xu Pengju was already pouring wine for Zhu Hao on the wine table.
Xu Pengju laughed loudly and said: "I think this little champion is different. Look, I talk to you effortlessly and do whatever I say with ease! Then brother, I wish you a happy journey back to Beijing.
Fair wind!"
As he said that, Xu Peng picked up his glass, raised his neck, and drank it all in one gulp.
Luo An next to him was dumbfounded. How could it be like this?
More than an hour ago, the two sides were shouting about fighting and killing, but an hour later they were calling themselves brothers? Can you, Duke of Wei, have some respect?
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "It is still the time for the Duke of Wei to assess the situation. He knows that it is already sunset for Mr. Yang Ge. This is the time to be loyal to His Majesty and the future is bright. Why should he board Mr. Yang Ge's pirate ship?"
"Oh, that's a wise saying. The little champion is very knowledgeable. Let's have another drink." Xu Pengju continued to persuade him to drink.
Not to mention Luo An, who was at the same table, even the people brought by Xu Pengju himself couldn't stand Xu Pengju's compliments and flattery to Zhu Hao.
The old customer seemed to face it calmly, as if he was not surprised by Xu Pengju's behavior.
Xu Pengju must have discussed everything with the people around him before going to the appointment in the morning. Xu Pengju's actions were just following the trend, and his previous attitude was just pretentious.
"No, I have to go on a journey in the afternoon, so I can't drink too much. It's easy to miss things. It's better to wait until the future, if there is a chance, to have a drink with Duke Wei." Zhu Hao said with a smile.
Xu Pengju said: "Then let's make an agreement. I'm afraid that the young champion will already be in a high position by then and he won't even bother to drink with a warrior like my brother. You are really capable. You are His Majesty's servant and you can still go in and out.
In the old mansion of Yang Ge, you are not afraid of being..."
This statement carries a somewhat threatening meaning.
You see, I already know your secret. After you return to the capital, do you want to speak more kind words for me in front of the emperor?
Zhu Hao sighed: "The duties of the emperor and the worries of the emperor are all for your majesty. How can we talk about difficulties? Even if there are no difficulties, you have to create difficulties yourself!"
"ah?"
Xu Pengju was very surprised by this statement.
There are no difficulties, but you create difficulties yourself? You are so direct! Aren't you afraid that Luo An next to you will convey your words to the emperor and let the emperor know that you are not sincere?
Zhu Haodao said: "Just saying that I stay in Nanjing is to create trouble for myself, but I remember that the matter of Wei Guogong has not been resolved yet, and neither His Majesty nor Wei Guogong can feel at ease. Even if I know that there are thousands of difficulties and dangers, I will stay.
Let's finish talking about the matter before leaving. I'm afraid that Duke Wei will be too hesitant to make a decision, so I've been thinking about countermeasures. How can I make this statement more pertinent... Don't mind Duke Wei about the previous offense."
"Where is it? How could my brother be angry with his younger brother? From now on, brother Zhu, if you have anything to say, please tell your brother directly. My brother has no other abilities, and Jiangnan still has some status. Oh, by the way, tell your uncle later, if he is there
If there is any news, I will send it to you as soon as possible. We are all a family, so don’t be so outspoken. When you come to Nanjing from now on, just stay at my house!"
Xu Pengju’s tone of voice,
He appears to be very loyal.
Zhu Hao sighed: "Wei Guogong, it's getting late, and it's time for me to return to the capital, so..."
"Come here, escort me, Brother Zhu, out of Nanjing. If there is anyone at Guan who is looking for trouble, tell him that he is a friend of Duke Wei. Let's see who dares to stop him!"
Before dark, Zhu Hao's boat had crossed the river.
Zhu Hao stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the original reeds on the river bank, filled with emotion.
Luo An came out and reminded: "Sir, it's windy outside, so you'd better go into the cabin and take a rest. Don't catch a cold after drinking."
"fine."
Zhu Hao said, "It's just because my head is feeling dizzy that I want to come out for some air."
Zhu Hao stood at the bow of the boat, and Luo An didn't go in either.
Obviously Luo An had many questions to ask Zhu Hao, but he didn't know how to ask them.
Zhu Hao said: "Brother Luo, you don't have to worry. After all, Xu Pengju is the Duke of Wei. He is not alone in the garrison in Nanjing. There is a large family behind him. I have seen that he has to surrender to your majesty, or
He said those words because he had already chosen to seek refuge with His Majesty."
Luo An reminded: "It's still too risky. If we really took action at that time, I'm afraid... we would suffer a loss."
"Oh! Brother Luo was there at the time, so I knew it was okay. I told him right away that not only were the people in the courtyard members of the Jinyi Guards, but my family was also from the Jinyi Guards. He thought he could kill us without being known to outsiders.
?Does he dare to look down on the Jin Yiwei so much? People in officialdom often play tricks on the occasion. If he really had no intention of getting closer to Your Majesty, he would not come to see us! If he comes, he should be manipulated by us. Do we still want to listen to him?
?Who is the superior?"
Zhu Hao smiled and shook his head.
Facing paper tigers like Xu Pengju, Zhu Hao is also very experienced in dealing with them.
"Aren't you afraid that he will leak Mr.'s affairs?"
Luo An is still a little worried about this.
"Don't be afraid!" Zhu Hao explained with a smile, "To Mr. Yang Ge, I am no longer an important person, and I can do the same things to anyone. Ever since he doubted me, it was impossible to entrust me with important responsibilities. He wanted to make sure
Yes, I am not the person who makes plans around His Majesty, that’s enough.”
"I have sent people out in advance. In name, I have left Nanjing a long time ago... Even if Xu Pengju wants to report me, he can't even match my itinerary. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Mr. Yang Ge to trust him. Besides,
, to Xu Pengju, what am I? Anyone can serve as an envoy sent by the emperor. Do you think that this can make Mr. Yang Ge look down on him? "