As for what kind of personal grudges there were between Yuan Chonghuan and Mao Wenlong, only the person involved knew about it. However, Yuan Chonghuan's death directly led to the disarray of the morale of the northern border army, which is undeniable.

Qian Sule was also shocked when Xiong Rulin pointed out the words to this extent.

He remembered again what Zhang Guowei said when he bid farewell, and he should not force Wu Zheng too much, otherwise it would be counterproductive.

"What Mr. Xiong said is right, Qian is impatient." Qian Sule nodded slightly and said, "I think that His Highness's Eight Thousand Guards were stranded in Lihai by Wu Zheng. Qian's heart was indeed like a big rock. Although Wu Zheng welcomed the court to Nanjing, but after entering Nanjing, how could the court shock the military and civilians?"

Qian Sule's words just didn't point out that what needs to be shocked is not the military and civilians, but Wang Zhiren and Wu Zheng. Only the two of them are worthy of the word shock.

Everyone here knows this meaning.

Sun Jiaji lowered his head and thought for a while, and said to Qian Sule: "Mr. Qian is very worried, but according to the eyes of the Xiaguan, it is not unsolvable."

Qian Sule asked anxiously: "What are the good plans of Lord Sun?"

Sun Jiaji said: "This matter still has to fall on Lord Qian."

"oh?"

"First of all, what Zhang Cangshui said just now is somewhat reasonable. After all, Lord Qian is the Marquis of Jinghai. Although he did not ask Lord Qian to come to scold and scold him, he said to Jinghai in private that that is also a way. What does Lord Qian think?"

Qian Sule was silent.

"Also, Lord Qian's younger brother and Lord Ling both followed Jinghai Hou's Northern Expedition. Now they are training new troops in Nanjing, and their official positions are already thousands of households. As long as they return to the capital, Chen asks His Highness to be promoted to the commander and commander of the two. Then at least the new troops under the two will be truly in the hands of the court. What are the worries about Lord Qian?"

It can be said that he woke up the dreamer with just one word. Qian Sule is indeed a gentleman. He is just guarding against Wu Zheng's rebellion, but he does not use conspiracy to deal with Wu Zheng.

Just as Qian Sule said to Zhang Guowei before, he just wanted Wu Zheng to follow the right path, not to harm Wu Zheng.

But Sun Jiaji's method really relieved Qian Sule's concerns.

Wu Zheng's current prestige is too strong and far exceeds that of the court. It can even be said that as long as Wu Zheng is willing, he can overthrow the court at any time.

Then the balance between the king and the minister will be gone, and Qian Sule is not blamed for being worried that he can't sleep.

In his opinion, the Lord is worried about his minister's death.

Since he had thought of a solution, Qian Sule's heart fell to the ground, so he discussed with everyone the ceremony of returning to the capital, sacrifices and all the things to do.

....

Coincidentally.

At this time, Wu Zheng also discussed with Zhu Mai at Mojia Manor how many troops the court needed to deploy in Yingtian Prefecture.

This is not something Wu Zheng should worry about.

But the problem is that in Yingtian Prefecture, all the expenses of the new army are borne by Wu Zheng.

Even Wang Zhiren was paying for the newly established naval commander Wu Zheng.

This was a big rebellion, but who made it happen in a chaotic world?

Even Qian Sule and others could destroy the family's fortunes and gathered troops to rise up, so no one came to accuse Wu Zheng of forming a new army without authorization.

The key is how many people should be handed over to the court in Yingtian Prefecture's new army.

This is the focus of today's discussion between Wu Zheng and Zhu Ma.

"Ten thousand people." Wu Zheng was not generous. Ten thousand new troops were already the limit he could bear. In total, more than 30,000 people were recruited. Wu Zheng originally wanted to take this group of new soldiers to the Qiantang River south.

Zhu Mai didn't comment and seemed to say casually: "The ministers in the court have mentioned three points to this palace, and I hope Jinghai Hou will consider it."

"Your Highness might as well speak out."

"First, the eight thousand guards under the command of this palace were stranded in Lihai. I think they would be under the command of Jinghai Hou in the future. How to find a replacement for these troops naturally needs to be considered by Jinghai Hou. Second, Yingtian Prefecture is now equivalent to the national gate. Although the court temporarily ceased the war with the Qing court, you and I understand that this cannot be a temporary stopgap solution. I believe the Qing court should consider the same. The officials in the court believe that Yingtian Prefecture must station 100,000 troops to ensure no security. Third, all the troops in Yingtian Prefecture should be controlled by the court... The hundred generals, the generals and general flags, and military positions of more than a hundred households should be assigned by the Ministry of War."

Wu Zheng's face collapsed instantly. It was not that Wu Zheng's city was not deep enough, but that these three points actually erased all Wu Zheng's previous efforts, including the influence of corresponding Tianfu in the future.

In other words, once Wu Zheng left Yingtian Prefecture, he would at most be a general who led his troops outside, or a prince who occupied one side.

Wu Zheng affirmed it, he didn't want to!

This is the ministers in the court who are guarding against him and expelling him in disguise, and excluding himself from the outside.

Wu Zheng could not guess for a moment whether this was the courtier or Zhu Ma himself.

If it was Zhu Meishi's intention, then the change of this woman over the past year is indeed unexpected.

Zhu Ma's heart was also thrusting when she looked at Wu Zheng's expression.

This is not the result she wants.

When Zhu Yihai, Qian Sule and others advised her about this, she knew that there would be a "bargaining" between her and Wu Zheng.

This involves bargaining of interests and is the most heartbreaking of feelings.

But Zhu Mai had to face Wu Zheng head-on. Who said she was the governor of the country? Who said she was a member of the Zhu family?

Wu Zheng's face quickly calmed down. His change of face was beyond his expectations. He did not expect that the price would be so harsh.

He always regarded Zhu Mei as his back, able to rely on, use it, or even control it, just like a flag, which can be placed anywhere he wants.

But now, Wu Zheng suddenly realized that this flag had his own thoughts, how could he not be surprised and how could he not change his face?

Adjust your mentality and regard the woman in front of you as your king and your opponent, that's the same. This is why Wu Zheng quickly calmed down his mood.

"Your Highness has a decree, and I should have followed it. But in my opinion, these three points are not realistic. Even if you include all the registered troops of the court, you may not be able to make up the 100,000 yuan. This does not include the need to garrison along the Qiantang River and the troops stationed in various prefectures. Do you agree with this?"

Zhu Moe listened quietly, and even nodded casually.

"Then I will start from the first point. The 8,000 Guards in Lihai were stationed. At that time, I had already explained the truth to Your Highness. Lihai was like a nail, wedged on the east side of Shaoxing Prefecture, and supported Pinggang Mountain on the west side. Once the war was restarted with the Qing court in the future, the court could use the navy to supply Lihai soldiers and materials to form support for Pinggang Mountain. Its strategic position cannot be ignored... Of course, when Your Highness returns to Nanjing, he does need a personal army around you... In this way, I will allocate another 5,000 new troops to guard the safety of Your Highness and the capital. I wonder what your Highness wants?"

Zhu Moe nodded slightly.
Chapter completed!