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Wu Zheng said it very decisively.

But in fact, he still has the biggest knot in his heart.

That is, I never want to get involved with such old forces again.

The advantage of marrying the Zhu family is that it can quickly combine the two forces. Even if they look alike, at least they will be together.

But the disadvantages are even more obvious. Once you get involved with this force, you will fall into a quagmire without you realizing it.

As for people, they always have seven emotions and six desires, and they always have relatives and friends.

By then, all the royal relatives will become their own relatives. How can this innovation continue and repeat the old story of Chongzhen?

Everything Wu Zheng did before would be in vain.

Those who have followed Wu Zheng will feel cold, which is an irreconcilable contradiction.

Wu Zheng didn't want to waste a lot of energy on the entanglement between new and old forces in the future, so he had to be determined.

Decisive, although you have to let down the beauty, you will live up to your ideals and live up to the world!

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"My uncle's injuries have not yet recovered, so it is not convenient to see guests today. Duke Zhenguo... Please come back."

Standing outside the Duke Xingguo Mansion, Wu Zheng looked at Wang Yilin strangely, "I heard that Duke Xingguo's injuries have improved and can go to the ground."

Wang Yilin rolled his eyes and said, "The rumor is wrong."

"Brother Yilin, isn't Duke Xingguo embarrassed to see me, right?" Wu Zheng pushed Wang Yilin away and rushed straight into the mansion. There was no place in Yingtian Mansion that could stop Wu Zheng except the palace. The Duke Xingguo Mansion was no exception.

Wang Yilin was very anxious, but he really didn't dare to force his stop. He chased and shouted, "Wu Zheng, you can't go straight to the Duke's Mansion."

This is a message.

While rolling up his sleeves and leaving, Wu Zheng shouted to the mansion, "Old Wang, do you think that illness can stop me? Why don't you come out and see me quickly?"

This is the legendary villain.

When Wang Zhiren, who was sucking the wine cup and holding the greasy chicken legs in his hand, stared at Wu Zheng who had been chewing in half, was stunned for a long time, smashed the cup on the ground with a "bang" and cursed: "I can't even hide, Wu Zheng, you're still coming to the door, so you won't let me have peace of mind?"

Wu Zheng ignored it and stood opposite Wang Zhiren with a big fist, lifted up his clothes and sat down, then yelled at Wang Yilin, "I'll bother Brother Yilin to add some bowls and chopsticks for me."

Then he snatched the wine pot from Wang Zhiren and sniffed it towards the spout.

Wang Zhiren is also a veteran who has been in the officialdom for many years, but he is really helpless towards Wu Zheng, who is not a normal player.

He clicked Wu Zheng, put down half of the chicken leg in his hand, and said, "I'm going to become a prince, I don't know how to improve, I know a little etiquette."

Wu Zheng ignored him and just spoke up at the dishes on the table.

Wang Zhiren had no choice but to ask, "Tell me, what's the matter with me?"

Wu Zheng then raised his head and said, "I should ask you this. Let me tell you, why is this?"

Wang Zhiren was stunned for a while, and understood what Wu Zheng meant, so he sighed: "I am not you, nor as good as you. I am a person who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty... After I came back and thought about it carefully, I felt that this order could not be resisted. You can easily say that the orders of the kings outside are unacceptable. No one will question you, at least no one will doubt you. But if I resist the orders, let the Qing army break through the Jiang defense, and the troops are at Yingtian Prefecture, I am afraid that the world will feel that I did it on purpose... I am afraid that I will not be able to wash it clearly if I jump into the Yellow River. Look, even so, I have to hide in the mansion, take the initiative to write a letter, and return the land of the three mansions to the court to show my loyalty and innocence."

Wu Zheng understood, really understood that this old man did it on purpose, that is, he deliberately put himself in a desperate situation and would rather die to resolve the world's doubts about him letting the Qing army break through Jiang Fang.

Wu Zheng picked up the wine cup and raised his glass and said, "Duke Xingguo, Wu Zheng toast you this glass of wine."

Wang Zhiren was stunned for a while, and he smiled bitterly: "The Qing army attacked the capital, and the main evil is me... If I hadn't been seriously injured in front of the formation, I should be in prison at this time. What do you respect me?"

Wu Zheng said seriously: "If Duke Xingguo had not transferred the main force of the navy to Zhenjiang, Wu Zheng would have to lead Hangzhou Wei westward to reinforce Yingtian Prefecture. Not to mention that it was too late, but if it was too late, I would probably have no spare energy to get involved in Jingjiang, Taixing, and Taizhou. In this way, even if it could be repelled, it would be a draw. Maintaining the original state is actually a loss. We cannot afford to fight with the Qing court. But now, at least we have Jingjiang and Taixing's unpreparedness, which will play a crucial role in the future Northern Expedition. This is all the contribution of Duke Xingguo. This glass of wine is well deserved!"

Wang Zhiren was crying, and at such a big age, he cried and said, "With your words, it's worth it if I haven't survived this time!"

Wu Zheng appeased Wang Zhiren for a while, then took out a million taels of money bank bills and pushed them to Wang Zhiren.

Wang Zhiren was stunned, "What do you mean?"

Wu Zheng said: "In this battle, more than half of the navy under the Duke of Guo's command were injured and half of the money was used by the Duke of Guo."

Wang Zhiren frowned and said, "The court did not treat the pension badly this time... Besides, I will accept your money. I am afraid it is not appropriate to spread it."

Wu Zheng looked back at Wang Yilin, "This money is really not mine. Speaking of which, it should be Brother Yilin's."

Wang Zhiren is unsolved.

Wu Zheng led Wang Yilin to lead his army to plunder wealthy businessmen along the way in Yangzhou Prefecture, and then buried the property he obtained halfway. He learned about the situation from Jiang Quanyi and roughly said what he had dug out.

Wang Zhiren glared at Wang Yilin and cursed: "You just stab the fistula for me."

Wang Yilin dared not say anything.

Wu Zheng quickly smoothed out the situation and said, "Jiangbei is considered an enemy-occupied area, and Brother Yilin did not attack ordinary people, so Duke Xingguo no longer had to blame him. If this money could be used for the great cause of anti-Qing Dynasty, it would be considered as a shame to Brother Yilin for his condemnation."

Wang Zhiren thought for a while and said, "Well, I will accept this love for you, and I will accept this money."

Wu Zheng said: "Today, we are visiting the Duke's body, and second, we also want to discuss the future Jiangbing defense with the Duke."

Wang Zhiren said: "What good ideas do you have? You might as well explain them clearly."

"The peace agreement has been signed, and it is estimated that in a long time, there will be no large-scale wars on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Duke Xingguo's naval may no longer be the focus of the court." Wu Zheng told Wang Zhiren about the emperor's establishment of a total of 15,000 musketeers, "But in fact, in my opinion, the role of the navy will be more important. The Yangtze River is the lifeblood of several provinces along the river. If the navy controls the river surface, the taxes of merchants on the river can be included in our dynasty. Of course, this is not only a matter of silver, but also an indirect event that affects the north shore and even the Qing court. Just imagine what would happen to the other shore if the duke blocked the river surface for three months or even half a year? It would inevitably be a chaos."
Chapter completed!