Inside the lobby of the former Zhenhai Festival.
"The lower ministers pay homage to King Hailing, the upper pillar country, most of them are unified..."
In a deep purple robe, Liu Tang, the transfer agent of the Daqi Guan, who is getting richer, respectfully confronts Zhou Huaian, who is sitting on his head, bowing his body and saluting his hands:
When he was first ordered to declare the decree, the other party was just a self-appointed captain, and he was just one of the more outstanding rebels in the country. But compared to the local forces that swarmed all over the world, it was just a newcomer.
However, after seeing each other for the second time, it is already an indispensable and important part of the camp that the new dynasty Daqi belongs to, and there are even many people who need to rely on their breath to profit.
Now for the third time on an envoy, he can only look up at the other party with the rules and rituals of a monarch. However, the opponent still remained the same as before. There was neither a series of palace buildings nor a three-tiered circle of armored soldiers inside and outside.
Even if he has four roads and ten roads across the world, thousands of miles of territory and people's breadth, this man still has no signs of specializing in the management of palaces or building construction for his own use; his account is actually taken wherever he goes. Where to use it.
This is no longer the usual pattern of separating the vassal and Weifu from one place, but a truly innovative atmosphere. It happened to be in sharp contrast with the turbulent and chaotic experience of the Xijing Daqi court.
He also suddenly understood why, as the dignity of Daqi, the only servant of the political affairs hall, Zhao Zhang, who is the only servant in the political affairs hall, has to be attacked and criticized by others, but also strive to maintain this. Side friendly relationship.
And the high-level rebels in the Northland who led the way have always been in constant contact with them; this is not only due to short-term or long-term interests, but a kind of backhand and speculative preparation for retreat. Up.
However, since the other party did not greet him with great fanfare in the post booth outside the city; nor did he deliberately set up a sword and horse formation to intimidate and humiliate him, but only in the presence of such a few officials and waiters. Just meet him face to face.
This made him a little bit disappointed, but he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After all, his "angel" can make the other side's bargaining chip nothing, on the contrary, he has to ask for others. And this relatively private environment is more conducive to his room for play.
After all, even though he is now the chief minister of Hubu Zuo, he is always transferred to the customs. But in fact, in the four of the five phases of the Zhengshitang, each has the team, people, territory, and source of wealth that are gathered around him;
The scope of his powers that the transshipment enabler manages is limited to the capital and the four states of Gyeonggi Province, and most of them are based on the materials, money, and grain from the South.
Therefore, the intention and attitude of the King Huang to send him over this time are also very clear; if the situation of the Taiping Army is more critical and tense, you might as well sell it for good and try to get a better condition.
However, if it is a stalemate, it is necessary to rush to express and intervene. It is more of a middle-point mediation that the odd goods can occupy. The actual interests are not critical, but the authority and status of the Daqi new dynasty must be fully demonstrated.
However, if the Taiping Army is still obsessed with the destiny, and gains a sweeping momentum in Jiangdong; then he specially came to the court on behalf of the Qi court to misunderstand and why, and specially to bear the possible anger of this cheap son-in-law.
Thinking of this, not only did he abandon all the abdominal cases he had come along all the way, he even lazily took out the second and third spare edicts in his sleeve; and he continued more respectfully:
"I haven't seen you for half a year, and the king is more energetic and awe-inspiring..."
"You and I are old acquaintances, so why are you so cliché..."
Zhou Huaian smiled disapprovingly. Then someone led him to sit down on the upper part of the pier.
"Does Huang Wang have any knowledge and instructions this time..."
"Naturally, it is to extend greetings on behalf of the emperor. In addition, it is to reconcile the disputes and misunderstandings between your ministry and Huaixi..."
Liu Tang smiled bitterly without hesitation.
"However, it seems right now, why should I be made redundant..."
He originally thought that he could put some effort into this matter, even if he verbally reprimanded Huaixi for one or two without the Huangwang's instruction, thinking that he would show his attitude and show off his favor.
But he entered the Yangtze River along the Han River waterway, and only after Yuezhou he heard the news that the Taiping Army had suppressed southern Zhejiang and started a full counterattack; then, when he hurried to Jiangning to go ashore, it was another situation.
The Huainan Army had been completely defeated, and Jiangdong was inevitably owned by the Taiping Army; and Liu Hanhong's bullying and fearful of hardship was so scared that Da Jiang did not dare to cross over, and instead fought against the territory of Huainan Town.
As a result, Liu Tang, who was originally embracing all kinds of countermeasures to slow down and dealing with and coming over, was unavoidably embarrassed. What is the use of what I am here to do
Zhou Huaian also saw his embarrassment and helplessness and continued to warmly exhort:
"Liu Duyun has been tortured all the way, please stop, I will have a special banquet later..."
"No, no... I really want to ask the general governor..."
However, Liu Tang quickly relied on his new thoughts and thoughts, and kept saying before his last order of courtesy was worn away:
"In the past, I wanted to have some friendships and connections, and I want to brazenly ask for some kindness from the general governor, so that my family and tribes and your army can find a little home..."
"Why, the situation in Beijing is already so severe..."
Zhou Huaian was re-interested by him. Although the Taiping Army is working hard to restore the news channels in Chang'an City, it is still no better than a high-level statement.
"Actually, let's tell you that the situation in Beijing is really bad... Especially after the emperor fell ill, all the elders have their own thoughts..."
And Liu Tang also sighed calmly.
"Although King Huang has risen to ask questions now, the future situation is already a bit unclear; I am only a background in military treasury, and I am even more helpless here..."
"Especially after Huang Hao's child defected, all three ways collapsed, and the money and food Ziyong I prepared with great care was also lost, but it is really frustrating..."
"Today, King Huang is re-raising his army in order to re-raise military use. He has to eat his words and cover the whole city. Even Cao Niangniang's private use of the inner palace has been dedicated..."
"If it weren't for the Wuguan line to maintain transportation, I'm afraid the military center will be confused. So, this time, I came to you thick-skinned to ask for assistance on behalf of the court. "
"Zhao Xianggong is embarrassed everywhere. Although his old man insisted on his goodwill with your ministry, he had too many control systems in private. Chief Shang was in charge of the military aircraft, and Laoer Cui and Army Master Li were vying for power. It's hard to support independence."
"Let me give you the bottom line, this time Huang Wang also said very clearly, as long as it is something that his old man has in his hands, he can talk to the governor..."
After sending away Liu Tang, the "angel" who talked and talked about everything, Zhou Huaian also gave a sigh of relief and spoke to Yang Shigu, Luo Yin and others who came out from behind the scenes.
"How much do you think what he said is true..."
"Although there are exaggerations and tendencies in the words, the true color should be inseparable. At least his search for a way out and his intention to surrender are not fake."
Yang Shigu spoke with a complicated expression on his face;
As a high-level member of the rebel army, he can be said to have personally watched the rebel army headed by Huang Chao, step by step to the pinnacle of this world, and then fell down like flowers and oil.
"It's just that I still don't understand why he is so determined... He wants to secretly take refuge in me..."
Zhou Huai hesitated slightly.
"Even if he relies on the relationship between his army and the transfer of resources at his disposal, he can still enjoy the power and power in a high position in the Northland where he lives on both sides, and..."
"Because, now the general governor's victory in Jiangdong is unstoppable..."
Luo Yin, who described the innocence, was not surprisingly handed a list directly.
Zhou Huaian suddenly understood what he meant after reading the statistics.
Through the local villages and their extended influence and dominance, the statistics books of the Taiping Metropolitan Government have a solid tax population of 6 million; yes, it is a high-quality (taxed labor) population composed of young and middle-aged men and women. .
Among them, the newly struck Xuanshe Three Road in Jiangdong, Liangzhe and Zhejiang accounted for a fraction of it. You must know that in a classical feudal society where agriculture is the foundation, population and land are the most basic sources of ruling power.
Not to mention the rich production of fertile fields and land of fish and rice; this is where the money and economic lifeline of the Li and Tang courts, continued life and blood transfusion for hundreds of years after the Anshi Rebellion.
Therefore, unlike Liangling, Hunan, Jingnan, Shannan, and even Jiangxi, which are unevenly developed inland areas, the political and economic significance of Jiangdong Road Sanlu itself is extraordinary.
Perhaps those who own Jiangdong may not be able to gain the dominance of the world, but the Tang court, who completely lost the last hope of the Southeast's wealth, is doomed to death.
However, when Zhou Huaian discussed with them the follow-up countermeasures and arrangements, and stepped back to their respective arrangements. There were broken bells ringing from far to near in this empty lobby.
But it was Nie Wushuang who was holding the latest captured trophy, and Jin Yan'er, whose eyes were tightly covered, leaving only the other facial features. Under the impetus of some internal factor, the master used both hands and feet slowly from the ground. Climb over
Although he was dressed in a female crown plume, the beautiful figure who was shaking with the movement in the loose skirt couldn't hide much. What's more, a fluffy, trembling fox tail was taken off from behind. (End of this chapter)