The three conditions were like three mountains, and the oppressive Zheng Sanjun and the others were completely breathless.
But looking at Zuo Mengeng's unquestionable attitude, they also knew that this was Shandong's final bottom line.
After returning to their residence, the three of them sat across from each other, speechless, and had nowhere to express the bitterness in their hearts.
"At this point, we can only send a message back to Nanjing and let the matter be decided through public discussion."
Zheng Sanjun came up with a solution.
He knew very well that Zuo Mengeng's three conditions were very harmful to Daming, almost equivalent to riding on his neck and shitting him.
To say it was humiliating would be an understatement.
Anyway, he didn't dare to agree without permission.
Since he didn't dare, Yao Shishen and Qian Qianyi certainly didn't dare either.
Therefore, the best way is to send Shandong's conditions back to Nanjing and let everyone discuss them.
This way no one will take the blame.
Yao Shishen and Qian Qianyi are of course very much in favor of this decision.
"Master Zheng is mature and prudent, and it couldn't be more appropriate."
After the three people made their decision, they did nothing for a while.
Yao Shishen thought for a while and said: "I have been traveling abroad for many years and have not returned home for a long time. Songjiang is now in turmoil, and I don't know what the situation is like at home. I would like to apologize to you two. I plan to go home and take a look."
This is what it should be, and Zheng Sanjun and Qian Qianyi can't say anything.
Yao Shishen said goodbye and left.
After leaving Songjiang Fucheng, we returned all the way to Nanlu Town.
The Yao family is a large family in the southern continent and has lived here for generations.
Yao Shishen hasn't been home for a long time, and he really feels homesick.
When I got home and saw that everything was as usual and everything in my house was safe, I was relieved.
"The imperial court is acting recklessly and killing loyal people. In my child's opinion, I am afraid that the sun will set and the future will be uncertain. Why doesn't my father just resign and return home to avoid being implicated?"
Yao Shishen's eldest son, Yao Shishu, put forward opinions on behalf of his family.
Yao Shishen took a closer look and saw that the whole family was indignant and hated the imperial court.
"Nonsense! The imperial court is rich all over the world and covers thousands of miles. Although there is a temporary disaster, the national power is endless. If the imperial court conquers Songjiang in the future, where should our Yao family go?"
Yao Shishen's youngest son Yao Shipu has a clear attitude.
"Our Yao family also makes a living by spinning and weaving. It has prospered a lot in these years following the Xu family and the Pan family. In my opinion, Commander Zuo's words are the truth. In the future world, these old landlords and scholars will definitely It will be eliminated, our Yao family cannot choose the wrong tree and perish together."
When Yao Shishen heard that his family members were closely associated with the rebels behind his back, Yao Shishen felt like vomiting blood.
"You...where do you want to put me?"
Yao Shishu and Yao Shipu took it as a matter of course.
"Since ancient times, Songjiang has a large population and a small land. It is impossible to feed such a large population by farming alone. Cotton spinning is the foundation of Songjiang. Nowadays, various new technologies and new machines are widely used, making the cotton produced in Songjiang high-quality and low-priced, and selling well all over the world. , in exchange for countless money and materials, Songjiang is as prosperous as it is today. It is because of this that our Yao family can expand our family business and prosper. No matter what, we cannot abandon the foundation of our life. "
Yao Shishen was breathing rapidly and his mind was in a state of confusion.
"I'm just afraid that if the imperial court is revived in the future, and the heavenly troops come over, you will be wiped out, and you will be the disaster for my Yao family!"
Yao Shipu is young and energetic.
"What my father didn't know was that when the army came to attack, the boy also helped defend the city. Even if we, the people of Songjiang, could only rely on me, the army could do nothing. Later, the Shandong New Army landed, but my father did not see its majesty. The world There is no stronger army than this, and given the weakness of the imperial court, not only will it be impossible to recapture Songjiang, but it is also unclear whether it will be able to keep the land south of the Yangtze River."
Seeing that Yao Shishen was wavering, Yao Shishu took the opportunity to make a statement.
"Mr.
Yao Shishen squinted his eyes, thought carefully, and made a decision after a long while.
"Prepare good sacrifices, and I will come in person tomorrow."
Yao Shishen and Xu Guangqi were close friends, so it was only right to visit them to pay homage.
Taking this opportunity, Yao Shishen actually met Zuo Mengeng in private.
"Zhongshe Gong (Yao Shishen), with your discerning eyes, what do you think of the might of our army?"
Zuo Mengeng had an insight into Yao Shishen's purpose.
He did not use words to win over, but took advantage of the training of the Marine Corps to speak with facts.
Beside him, Yao Shishen was already dumbfounded when he saw the land battle with gunshots like rain and cannons thundering. The color of the sky and the earth changed, and everything was shaken.
Although he was a civil servant, he had never been on the battlefield.
But what the Shandong New Army showed was completely beyond his understanding.
Now he finally knew why Zhu Guobi and Fang Yuegong were defeated so quickly and miserably.
Yao Shishu and Yao Shipu highly praised the Shandong New Army. After meeting them, they realized that instead of exaggerating, they were slightly conservative.
"This Cheng is the strongest army in the world! I have heard for a long time that Commander Zuo's men fought fiercely with the Donglu, and they were devastated. When I see you today, you will not deceive me!"
After a little praise, Yao Shishen carefully explored.
"It's just that the vastness of Jiangnan is where the essence of the imperial court lies. But I wonder if Commander Zuo has enough troops to maintain long-term peace and order?"
Zuo Mengeng was full of confidence.
"Now there are five thousand of my army in Songjiang Prefecture, and another five thousand soldiers and horses will arrive in a month. In less than three months, there will be an army of 40,000 gathered here. Zhongshe Gong, what do you think?"
Hearing that Zuo Menggeng was planning to invest 40,000 troops in Songjiang, Yao Shishen immediately understood that the Songjiang government could not take it back.
Zheng Sanjun and Qian Qianyi were bored for a long time. Suddenly they remembered that Yao Shishen seemed to have never come back, so they sent someone to inquire.
But the people sent were stopped outside Yao's house.
"After my father returned, he suddenly fell ill and was unable to make the trip. I am afraid it will be difficult to carry out official duties. Here is a letter of resignation from my father. Please forward it to the court."
After receiving the reply, Zheng Sanjun and Qian Qianyi were completely dumbfounded.
What don't they understand?
Yao Shishen obviously took the opportunity to leave the court and join the rebels.
In distant Nanjing, the civil and military ministers received the conditions proposed by Zuo Menggeng and could not come up with any countermeasures at all.
No one dared to agree to such conditions, otherwise Chongzhen would definitely make him a scapegoat afterwards.
In the end, Xie Sheng chose the same method as Zheng Sanjun.
"Hurry 800 miles and submit it to Your Majesty as soon as possible. Please respectfully request the Holy Judgment!"
After all this trouble, time was delayed again.
A month later, the dock outside Songjiang City was once again covered with white sails.
The 2nd Marine Regiment arrived.
So far, Shandong has more than 10,000 capable troops in Songjiang Prefecture.
Some delayed plans can finally be implemented.
"Second order, the 1st Marine Regiment will leave one part to guard the city, and the main force will go south to recover Fengxian, Jinshan and other places; the 2nd Marine Regiment will march westward, with the target... Taicang!"
