When the Qing army was busy planning their vicious plans, Nanjing City began to fall into a restless mess.

If Huai'an's fall is to some extent an acceptable thing for Nanjing, Luzhou's fall directly triggered the trigger!

Huai'an is in Jiangbei. Even if there are so many people who die or block the river, it will not threaten Nanjing or itself.

But Luzhou is the gateway to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Liu Liangzuo's contribution to the Qing army also means that the Qing army's military front can reach the city of Nanjing at any time.

As Xu Changqing expected, the Model Army's previous victory in Haicheng reached Nanjing, not only did not suppress the restlessness in Nanjing, but instead became increasingly tyrannical.

Especially under the guidance of those who are interested, the spearhead has been directly pointed at Xu Changqing!

"Old Li, you are still having fun here. Do you know that the Tartars' military peak is coming to our Nanjing city, and the Tartars are coming to the Nanjing city."

"No, it's impossible. Didn't our Marquis of Haicheng just win several battles? What flag owner was who captured the Tartars alive in Kuandian?"

"Pooh!"

"Stop talking about this, I'll be angry when I say this! If the Hou of Haicheng was not a military force and was causing trouble everywhere, how could the Tartars come to attack our Nanjing? You won't know yet, Huai'an and Luzhou have both been lost. Maybe the Tartars will come to Nanjing when they get up tomorrow morning..."

"What? This..."

In the tavern, on the street, in the teahouse, in brothels, on the flower boat... the news spreads rapidly in Nanjing city like the wind.

In this case, there is a nose and eyes. Not to mention ordinary people, even the progressive students with culture and knowledge, the brothel ladies began to doubt Xu Changqing.

If you think about it carefully, it really makes this sense.

If Xu Changqing hadn't been tortured everywhere and fight against the Tartars, the Tartars wouldn't have been so angry that they would have created such a big battle.

Now, not only Xu Changqing and the Model Army were trapped in Haicheng, but the Qing army's troops were even going to the city of Nanjing.

Compared with the people, the debate among the court is even more intense.

Especially the many forces that were strongly suppressed by Xu Changqing quickly seized this opportunity and rushed forward. They soon gathered in groups of three or five to discuss to reach a front and use various methods to strictly guard the secret spies guarding the Jinyiwei.

The funny thing is that the Qing army is about to come to Nanjing City. Their first thought is not how to defend the city, but how to kill Xu Changqing to earn profits...

Even the cabinet is a mess.

It has been two days since the cabinet fell from Luzhou and held seven or eight meetings, but it has not made a decision for a long time.

At the imperial meeting early this morning, it was fried into a ball again.

Ma Shiying was scheming and did not rush to do so, but used means to push Hou Xun out.

Hou Xun was not stupid either. He knew that he could not escape this "supporting bird", so he directly analyzed the situation in front of the emperor and caused great pain.

The core is one thing. Nanjing has few troops and Jiangnan has few troops. If the Qing army comes, how should the Ming Dynasty respond?

Although he didn't dare to mention Xu Changqing for a while, he was extremely cleverly leading the fire to Qian Qianyi.

Qian Qianyi was ten big at this time.

It’s not that he has no experience in dealing with crises, he has suffered losses and has a memory, but he has never faced such a surging offensive. He doesn’t know how to deal with it for a while, so he can only stay silent first.

Seeing Qian Qianyi's silence, Hou Xun and several other bigwigs immediately burned the fire more and more vigorously, and soon there were signs of turning into a martial arts battle.

"Don't make a noise!"

At this time, Zhu Cilang finally couldn't help it and shouted: "All the masters are the pillars of my Ming Dynasty's humerus. If you continue like this, there will be no result. We still have to come up with a solution as soon as possible..."

Zhu Cixuan has gradually taken control of part of the initiative in the court at this time, but

He was still very cautious even if he was angry, and even if he was angry, he would maintain enough humility to give enough face to the cabinet bosses.

The emperor said something, and everyone did not dare to argue in person anymore.

Hou Xun said respectfully: "Emperor, for the sake of our current plan, we can only guard against each other. Although Luzhou has been lost, so far, we have not received any other urgent issues ahead. The situation should not be too bad.

Moreover, although there are some ships in Luzhou, there are not many.

Since the Ming Dynasty moved south, we have been controlling ships on the river. The ships that can cross the river are basically in the south of our Yangtze River. If the Qing army wanted to collect more large ships, they might have to go to Poyang Lake.

In the opinion of the minister, we can first issue a death order to the local government, and let all localities strictly guard against each other. In addition, we will strictly control the ships in various places so that the Qing army will have the opportunity to collect the ships.

Finally, we will closely monitor all sections of the river. Once the Qing army shows signs of crossing the river, we must ensure that the court knows it as soon as possible..."

Whether Hou Xun was a professional, read books of sages, had rich experiences, and was still not weak in methods. After his words were organized, Zhu Cilang and the elders nodded.

Shi Kefa also praised: "Mr. Hou Ge said this very much. As long as my Ming Dynasty closely monitors the river, I will definitely be able to discover the movements of the Qing army at the first time. If the opportunity allows, my Ming Dynasty can even take the initiative to attack and strive to attack it at half a point!"

Shi Kefa is still very bloody and does not want to be beaten so passively.

But as soon as he said this, he immediately encountered many refutations.

Don’t the others be so bold as he is. It makes people worried that defending the city well, and they still attack?

However, Hou Xun and Shi Kefa expressed their views separately, and the situation has been stabilized for the time being.

Zhu Cilang had no good idea after thinking about it, so he followed this first.

After the meeting, Hou Xun was already covered in cold sweat.

Although he did not publicly accuse Xu Changqing of this time, he was just passively pushed to this critical moment, who is Xu Changqing? Once this battle is over, he will definitely appear on Xu Changqing's hostile list and be truly cared about by Xu Changqing...

When he thought of being missed by a hero like Xu Changqing, Hou Xun couldn't sleep or eat.

But his baby son Hou Fangyu caught someone with a handle, what choice did he have?

When he returned to the Hou Mansion not far from the imperial city, Hou Fangyu had been waiting here for a long time, so he hurriedly came forward excitedly: "Father, what's the situation in the cabinet?"

"snort."

Hou Xun snorted coldly, and even walked in without looking at Hou Fangyu.

Hou Fangyu was shocked. He didn't know where he was offending his discomfort. He was thinking urgently. Hou Xun, who had already walked more than ten steps, suddenly said coldly again: "Why are you just standing stupid? Come to the study with me!"

"Hey, yes..."

Hou Fangyu did not dare to be negligent, so he hurriedly followed Hou Xun to the study room respectfully.

The study was elegant and quiet, and the familiar smell of ink made Hou Fangyu feel a lot more awake. He hurriedly accompanied him to laugh and said, "Dad, today is going well? I'll make you a cup of tea."

Seeing Hou Fangyu busy and busy, Hou Xun couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Even though his son has many shortcomings, he is his own species. After all, he is not strict in discipline, which makes him make mistakes on this principled issue.

After Hou Fangyu finished making tea, Hou Xun did not drink it, but just looked at him coldly.

“…”

Hou Fangyu also realized that something was wrong at this time. Although he couldn't figure out Hou Xun's thoughts, he could figure out Hou Xun's temperament. He knew that he was really angry. After a moment, he said: "Dad, what are you doing when you look at the child like this? I don't know, I don't know what's wrong with the child..."

"You still know what's wrong?"

"Do you know what you did? Do you know how much price I paid today with your father? Do you know..."

As soon as he heard this, Hou Xun's anger came, but the anger in his heart dissipated a lot. At least, his son was still saved.

Faced with Hou Xun's slammed, Hou Fangyu didn't even dare to let one of his farts and stood beside him honestly.

After a while, the anger of Hou Xun almost disappeared, and then he said with difficulty: "Dad, child, child doesn't know anything, please make it clear..."

Hou Xun was actually relieved, but he deliberately said with a harsh face and coldly: "Do you know what you said in that vassal building the day before yesterday? Why don't you have such a big man have a brain? Can you talk so randomly?!"

When Hou Fangyu mentioned this, he was still a little weak, but suddenly he was about to explode. His blood was boiling rapidly, and he shouted with his neck, "Dad, I don't like to hear what you said! Did I say something wrong?

If Xu Changqing, a traitor who was not a powerful military force and had been provoking the Tartars, how could the Tartars be so rash and attacked our Ming Dynasty?

Others are afraid of him Xu Changqing, but I am not afraid!

Others dare not say this, I, Hou Fangyu, must say it!

Even if I was executed by the nine clans, I, Hou Fangyu, have no regrets! I, Ming Dynasty, finally, someone will stand up! I, Hou Fangyu, is not a coward!"

Hou Xun was about to be furious, but when he heard Hou Fangyu's last words, he was stunned and his whole body suddenly declined.

Hou Fangyu found out for a long time that something was wrong with him. He quickly stepped forward, carefully supported him, and said hurriedly: "Dad, dad, my child is unfilial, you, what's wrong with you? Don't scare the child..."

As he said that, tears could no longer stop falling.

Hou Xun waved his hand tiredly, "Don't cry, a man is a real man, why are you crying? Chaozong, you are still very pleased to be a father. However, being a human being requires wisdom. I, the Ming Dynasty, can indeed leave a name for my ministers and be famous for all eternity, but it is not your statement."

When Hou Xun seemed to be trying to teach himself, Hou Fangyu's blood was slightly calmed down and he couldn't help but get restless. He nodded repeatedly, "Dad, if it is normal, the child will not want to be the first to be the first, but at this time, the country is in danger.

Xu Changqing was in a state of war and repeatedly provoked trouble. My Ming Dynasty had just moved south and had not yet established a firm foothold. If he was allowed to continue to do this, how could the world have peace?

Dad, why don’t the child do it for himself? This is all for the people of the world! Even if you have to pay the price, the child will do whatever he wants!

Today's saints are kind and wise. Since no one wants to be this evil person, then the child will be the evil person!

Don’t worry, Dad, the child will leave his last letter immediately and will never involve you and the Hou family!”

Looking at Hou Fangyu's righteous appearance, Hou Xun was both tired and relieved, holding Hou Fangyu's hand and said, "You can feel at ease for your father if you think so. This time, it's a good opportunity to stand out. However, if you do this, you are a mortal enemy of Xu Changqing. Are you ready?"

Hou Xun looked at Hou Fangyu.

Hou Fangyu felt a sense of silence in his heart, and he couldn't help but think of Xu Changqing's cold and majestic appearance, as if he was looking at him or an ant, could he really defeat Xu Changqing?

But soon, the anger and jealousy broke through his fear. Hou Fangyu stubbornly said, "Dad, I'm not afraid! You have taught the child the truth that 'wealth is only in danger' since childhood! It is an excellent opportunity for the child to fulfill his long-cherished wish! Even if Nanjing City really can't be kept, this is a way out for our Hou family."

Hou Xun's pupils shrank suddenly and he looked straight at Hou Fangyu.

Hou Fangyu was not afraid at this time and bravely looked at Hou Xun.

After a while, Hou Xun's old face suddenly regained a lot of spirit, but he waved his hand lightly and said, "I'm a little tired of my father, you go down first."

"this……"

Hou Fangyu wanted to say something, but seeing Hou Xun's tired look, he could only lower his head and go out first.
Chapter completed!