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    When he returned to Anqing, Zhou Peigong looked sad.  Jiang Guozhu has already claimed that he is scheduled to set out in half a month, on July 15th, to swallow up all of Jiangxi; and Zhang Dynasty is also deploying troops from the south and west of Jiangxi to gather in Jiujiang, determined to defeat  Jiang Guozhu's force invaded and counterattacked on the ground in Jiangnan.  Now Nanjing and Nanchang are attacking each other's Qing rebels as "Tong Deng", and they are fighting with each other.

    A few days after returning, a secret letter from Suo'etu arrived, saying that Zhao Guozuo had reported to Beijing secretly. Geng Jingzhong seemed to have secretly gathered troops in southern Zhejiang, intending to spy on Zhejiang.  While secretly reporting to the court, Zhao Guozuo also made an urgent appointment with Zhuang Tingyue, the son of the former Jingnan Army commander, a graduate of the infantry department of the Sichuan Military Academy, and the current security commander of northern Zhejiang.  If Zhejiang really encounters an invasion, Zhao Guozuo hopes that Zhuang Tingyue will fight side by side with Hangzhou to resist foreign humiliation for the sake of Zhejiang's elders. He also hopes that Zhuang Tingyue will immediately send a northern Zhejiang security team south to the borders of Zhejiang and Fujian.

    "Within three days, Zhejiang's stocks will plummet, right?" Zhou Peigong stopped reading the letter halfway and ordered the Prime Minister Deng's Yamen to immediately sell the Zhejiang stocks, and asked his staff to study the Zhejiang options.  Short term investment strategy.  If Suo'etu can't keep it secret, then Zhou Peigong needs to act quickly to prevent the yamen's interests from being damaged; if Suo'etu can't keep it secret, then Zhou Peigong must be the first person to use insider information to trade.  It can make a lot of money - so no matter whether the Suo'etu is kept secret or not, Zhou Peigong's choice not to keep it secret is the best solution.

    ¡°And Zhou Peigong felt confident in leaking secrets because he had also been deceived by others.  Besides, with Suo Xiang's intelligence and his many years of experience in deceiving and being deceived, it is certain that Zhou Peigong would leak the secret letter as soon as he saw it.  It is estimated that Suo Xiang must have been fully prepared. Zhou Peigong knew that he did not have to worry about Suo Xiang at all, let alone feel any guilt or other psychological burden.

    After completing the leaking work, Zhou Peigong continued to read Suo'etu's letter. The other party demanded that Premier Deng's yamen must do their best to maintain domestic stability and unity and not allow careerists such as Jiang Guozhu and Geng Jingzhong to succeed.  If Zhang Dynasty intends to counterattack Jiangnan after winning the Jiangxi defense battle, it must be resolutely blocked.

    Zhou Peigong knew the thoughts of Suo'etu and the senior officials of the imperial court, which was to do their best to maintain the position of the co-leader of the Qing Dynasty and continue to wait for the opportunity.  The two battles in the fourth and sixth years of Kangxi made the Manchu princes understand that Chengdu would definitely not be able to defeat it. However, as long as the status quo was maintained and a certain warlord did not stand out, Beijing could ensure that it was currently second only to Chengdu and the second most powerful in the world.  s position.  If Deng Ming suddenly dies and his subordinates start a large-scale internal strife, then naturally "we, the Qing Dynasty" will dominate the country for tens of millions of years; if Deng Ming is still strong, then the Manchu Taijun can take away the land that has been snatched away in the past few decades.  , the people sold it to Deng Ming for a good price.  If the world is in chaos and the Qing court loses its status as co-leader, the Eight Banners noble group will have much less goods to sell. In short, maintaining the status quo is very important.

    However, Suo'etu also said that for the time being, Beijing cannot provide much help to suppress Premier Deng's yamen, because the emperor is still making noisy - although the Manchu princes have accepted their fate and began to cooperate with Deng Ming to dump the Qing's property, but  However, the emperor is not willing to accept that his family property has been sold out by his subordinates, and he is still trying to cause trouble to everyone.  The emperor also had his own news channels and forces loyal to the royal family. After hearing that Geng Fan was unstable, the emperor was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He wrote a secret letter to Geng Jingzhong overnight, praising him for his loyalty to the country.  He also sent letters to Guangzhou and Guilin, asking the vassal princes to help him attack the governor of Tong and Deng. The first few letters were intercepted by the court, but later I heard that the emperor sent eunuchs to put on makeup and leave the palace with secret messages.  , went south.

    In Suo'etu's words, Emperor Kangxi deliberately wanted to create a "San Francisco Rebellion". Now everyone is trying to appease the emperor and beg him to stop causing trouble.  Not long ago, the Queen revealed that the Emperor lost a lot of money by speculating on futures. After Suo'etu reported the matter to Jieshu, Prince Kang took the lead in private and asked everyone who speculated on insider information to give some money.  They used money to compensate the emperor - but it didn't go very smoothly. These opportunistic Manchu princes all cried about poverty and swore to Prince Kang that they didn't earn much. There were even wives and children waiting for this little life-saving money to buy medicine and eat.

    As long as Jiang Guozhu or Geng Jingzhong really brazenly provoked an armed conflict, Suo'etu guaranteed that the court would overcome the emperor's obstruction and declare them as traitors who "tong Deng".  However, Suo'etu was powerless in the military. He could only place his hope of maintaining the dignity and stability of the Qing Dynasty on Zhou Peigong. Moreover, it was justifiable to suppress Prime Minister Deng's Yamen and send troops to attack the rebels who "tong Deng". If Zhou Peigong was not strong enough, Suo'etu could not do anything.  Tu felt that a group of veterans from western Sichuan could be hired to join in the fight against thieves. Anyway, in the future, they would just create an additional forbidden sea zone to pay off the debt.

    As for the compensation to Zhou Peigong, Suo'etu said that the court is discussing granting Zhou Peigong compensation in Shanxi, Henan, Zhili andAccording to the proposal of the Chief Envoy of Nannan (the Qing court did not care even if Li Dingguo had any objections), Zhou Peigong's merits would be considered complete.  This time Suo'etu also sent a new official seal with the four characters "Government of the World" written on it.  Suo'etu said that after Zhou Peigong finished his errands, the proposal should be passed.

    Seeing that Beijing¡¯s support was only verbal, Zhou Peigong smiled bitterly.  Although Premier Deng's Yamen was very powerful and had offices in every province, it still had a huge business.  Now that the government of Premier Deng has suppressed most of the government-run commercial enterprises and business profits of the Qing court, neither Beijing nor Chengdu can tolerate Zhou Peigong controlling a certain province, so Zhou Peigong's interference in various provinces is destined to severely offend  Man, unfortunately, still cannot completely eliminate these governors who hold grudges against him.

    "If you don't kill the snake, you will suffer from it." Zhou Peigong muttered to himself.  But no matter how worried he is, this matter still has to be done, because this is the common wish of Chengdu and Beijing.  Zhou Peigong now positions himself as a middleman between the two places. Since both sides have this intention, Zhou Peigong will bite the bullet and go to offend others.

    While Zhou Peigong was planning how to raid the Jiangnan army, disarm them and repatriate them to their place of origin, a guard suddenly reported that someone was coming to visit.

    Zhou Peigong hurriedly invited the visitor into the living room and said politely: "General Zhao, are you okay?"

    The person who came was none other than Imperial Major General Zhao Tianba. He said to Zhou Peigong straight to the point: "The council ordered me to come to Anqing to assist Zhou's envoy to coordinate the relationship between the two rivers."

    "I feel so relieved to have General Zhao help me." Zhou Peigong said this, but in fact he was still a little disappointed in his heart.  Although he knew that Zhao Tianba was a general under Deng Ming, his reputation was too small. If any of Ren Tang and Mu Tan, who also stayed in Chengdu, came, the deterrent effect on Jiangnan would be very different.  .

    Zhao Tianba seemed to have seen through Zhou Peigong's thoughts and said lightly: "The Academy specifically asked me to take charge of this matter. They feel that keeping a low profile also has the advantage of being low-key."

    After learning that Zhou Peigong planned to raid the Jiangnan army, Zhao Tianba was somewhat disapproving: "First of all, the attack may not be successful. Is the chief envoy so confident in the confidentiality work of your men? Secondly, even if it succeeds, it will be a deep hatred. Jiangnan  They may not be willing to give up. And this will have an impact on commerce and trade. The Yuan Council wants to prevent the war, not to prevent the civil war between the two rivers, but to start a war between Anqing and Nanjing. Besides, what if there is a stalemate? Will Zhang Chao do it?  Do you think his chance has come?"

    Zhao Tianba asked several questions in a row, and then brought up the question of Geng Jingzhong: "Our people in Beijing sent news that Geng Jingzhong from Fujian is about to make a move. I don't know if the chief minister heard about it and what he did.  Intend?"

    Seeing that Suo'etu's confidentiality work was indeed very poor, Zhou Peigong cursed in his heart.  Fortunately, Suo'etu's letter arrived in time so that Zhou Peigong was not caught off guard: "General Zhao, don't worry, Premier Deng's office has long been aware of this. I plan to impose an arms and trade embargo on Fujian, issue a warning, and sell to Hangzhou more  If necessary, we will send out the Deng Suppression Corps to Zhejiang to participate in the war."

    "We have to fight Jiang Guozhu again in Jiangnan, and we have to fight in Zhejiang. There is an embargo and a war. This is not in line with the wishes of the Academy." Zhao Tianba shook his head: "However, let's treat it as a last resort. I'll first  Go and mediate. If they are not willing to sell me face, then we will have to watch the Chief Envoy show off his power."

    Zhou Peigong is not very optimistic about Zhao Tianba's mediation. After all, it is because his reputation is not enough.  When Zhao Tianba arrived in Anqing, he was silent. If he had come to Rentang or Mu Tan, he would have attracted the attention of the world as soon as he left Kuimen. It is estimated that before they arrived in Anqing, the two Jiangyamen would have sent envoys to ask them about this matter.  Action intention.  Zhao Tianba is not famous enough, does not know about publicity, and does not bring an elite army with him. How can he get the chance of successful mediation by acting in such a low-key manner?

    Even so, Zhou Peigong understood that it was better to have help than nothing: "I don't know how General Zhao wants me to cooperate?"

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    July 15th, Nanjing.

    Jiang Guozhu was reviewing the tens of thousands of soldiers in front of the stage.

    A few days ago, Zhao Tianba conducted mediation again, which made Jiang Guozhu a little nervous at first. He felt that Chengdu might object fiercely, and he was also ready to fight for it.  However, Zhao Tianba came to Jiangnan alone this time. Although there was a threat in his words during the mediation, it was not very clear. It seemed that Chengdu was also planning to hedge its bets.

    Since Chengdu¡¯s attitude was ambiguous, Jiang Guozhu made his final determination and politely rejected Zhao Tianba¡¯s mediation, assuring him that only when Jiangxi was placed under Jiang Guozhu¡¯s rule could it better serve Chengdu.  The day before yesterday, Jiang Guozhu received another intelligence, saying that Zhao Tianba had also visited Jiujiang and suggested that Zhang Chao make concessions to Nanjing. When Zhang Chao refused, Zhao Tianba??Ba told Zhang Chao that if the situation was unfavorable, Chengdu would welcome him to seek refuge.

    When this information was disclosed by Jiang Guozhu inside the Liangjiang Governor¡¯s Office, his staff and officers immediately burst into joy. It seemed that Chengdu was ready to accept the fait accompli.  Liang Huafeng, who was originally worried about this matter, was completely relieved and no longer persuaded Jiang Guozhu to proceed with caution; Zhou Peigong finally reluctantly wrote back, reiterating that the Deng Suppression Corps would remain neutral in the conflict between the two rivers and would not block the Jiangnan army, nor would it  Prevent the Jiangnan army from using ships on the Yangtze River controlled by Premier Deng's Yamen.

    "The troops and horses are so majestic. The governor-general will send troops this time to conquer Jiangxi." Liang Huafeng, who accompanied Jiang Guozhu to inspect the army, complimented loudly.

    "Haha." Jiang Guozhu was satisfied and accepted Liang Huafeng's compliment without hesitation.  He will personally lead the army to Chizhou this time, and then supervise the formation there - tens of thousands of Liangjiang's main troops, and the large amount of food and wages hoarded in Chizhou. If Jiang Guozhu is not firmly in his hands, Jiang Guozhu will not be able to sleep well at night.  ah.

    Liang Huafeng was not on the list of generals going to the expedition. Jiang Guozhu felt that if Liang Huafeng made meritorious service in this battle, how to reward him would be a very troublesome matter.  It was impossible for Jiang Guozhu to hand over the military power of the two provinces to one person, and it was even less possible for him to allow Liang Huafeng, who had military power, to gain control of Jiangxi. Liang Huafeng was also very well-behaved. After confirming the dispatch of troops, he claimed to be old and sick, hoping to stay in Jiangning, so Jiang Guozhu followed suit.  The emperor agreed to Liang Huafeng's request.

    After three cannons were fired, Jiang Guozhu led the army to leave Nanjing and march toward Jiangxi along the Yangtze River.  This is the largest military build-up in Jiangnan in more than ten years since Zheng Chenggong besieged Nanjing.  The army formed a long snake formation along the Yangtze River. When Jiang Guozhu approached Chizhou, his vanguard had already reached the Jiangxi border and exchanged fire with the troops loyal to Zhang Chao. However, the Jiangnan Army's rearguard was still far behind and was still there.  East of Tongling.

    "Your Majesty Governor, Chizhou, Chizhou refuses our entry." A trembling soldier came to report to Jiang Guozhu.

    "What?" Jiang Guozhu could hardly believe his ears.

    "Chizhou also sent an envoy, saying that the imperial court has declared you a traitor to Tong Deng and deprived you of all official positions." The soldier's voice trembled even more.

    "Xie Gao is so brave!" Jiang Guozhu laughed angrily.  Xie Gao, the prefect of Chizhou, was his old subordinate. He had been following orders from Nanjing for ten years. Why did he suddenly claim to be loyal to the imperial court?

    When Jiang Guozhu mobilized his troops to attack Chizhou, he suddenly learned that Premier Deng¡¯s Yamen had also lifted its support for his army. Not only did it refuse to continue to help Jiang Guozhu transport soldiers, but it also dispatched warships to block the warships of the Jiangnan Army.  The people who suppressed Premier Deng's Yamen actually still plausibly said that they always promised to cooperate with the Governor's Yamen of Liangjiang, but now Jiang Guozhu was no longer the Governor of Liangjiang; while the Chizhou Governor rebelled and suppressed Premier Deng's Yamen, there was a terrible rumor.  Rumors circulated among the military that the admiral Liang Huafeng who had stayed behind had planted a flag in Nanjing, accepted the imperial court's appointment, and became the new governor of Jiangnan, acting as the agent for the affairs of the governor's office of Liangjiang.  The first order issued by Governor Liang Huafengliang was: The army following Jiang Guozhu immediately stopped the war with Jiangxi and returned to its base at full speed without any mistakes.
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