Thoughts on Chapter 189: Zhang Ji Gang
The founding of Nanjing was a great contribution to Ji Gang's efforts.
At this point, Ji Gang has never been worried. The city of Nanjing was difficult to conquer, and what he was worried about was that someone would come to take the credit.
This is not superfluous at all.
There were countless people in the Nanjing imperial court who wanted to change their ways, and the last one they voted for was Nanjing City.
There are undercurrents surging in all aspects. It's not just Ji Gang who has this idea, nor is it just Ding Xian.
If Ding Xian gets the credit of dedicating the city, even if he is considered shameless, the Beijing court will not do anything to him for a while. After all, no matter what, they are all meritorious officials. Although the Nanjing court was defeated. But there are so many surrenders in both the government and the public.
It is easy to kill Ding Xian alone, but it is not good to cause a chain reaction.
Ding Xian’s problem is also obvious.
Zhu Yunwen had never let Ding Xian come into contact with military power. After all, if he is still influential in the army as the chief assistant, wouldn't it mean that Li Shanchang is second and He Xi is second? How could Zhu Yunwen sleep well under such circumstances.
Therefore, Ding Xian must unite with others to achieve this.
Of course, Ding Xian also has an advantage.
Although now, the Nanjing court has almost lost control. But it's still there. At the civilian level, Ding Xian can make decisions with a single word.
Ding Xian only needed to find a general to surrender Kaicheng easily.
Although it is said that people in Nanjing are panicked. But it is not easy to open the city. Otherwise, Zhu Yunwen is very cautious. He sent his absolute cronies to inspect the city of Nanjing, and also sent people to summon the only large army from various places. Prepare to rely on Nanjing Jiancheng for the final resistance.
So the undercurrent can only be an undercurrent.
Only with Ding Xian's cover up could this be done easily.
Ji Gang came here for the same purpose as Ding Xian. I would like to ask Wei Guogong for help. After all, with Duke Wei's order, everything that was difficult to do was easy to do.
But he still has an advantage over Ding Xian. Ji Gang's advantage is that he represents the Beijing court and can contact the Northern Army. When necessary, he can induce the Northern Army to respond. Much more convenient than Ding Xian.
Even so, Wei Guogong is still his best choice.
However, Ji Gang didn't expect to see Ding Xian here.
Ji Gang suddenly felt something bad.
After all, he had just received an order from He Xi, that is, Ding Xian must die.
If Ding Xian's dedication to the city was successful, it would be hard for the court to kill him. I'm afraid the problem is about to fall on Ji Gang. Not to mention, Ji Gang has long remembered his contribution to opening the city. Under such circumstances, how could one not gnash his teeth with hatred for Ding Xian.
Duke Guo of Wei did not cooperate. Ji Gang had already expected it. This was not the first day Ji Gang had dealt with the Duke of Wei. There was an inexplicable arrogance in the Duke of Wei's palace. However, they have the capital to be proud. Xu Da's achievements are enough to support the Duke of Wei for several lifetimes.
It is natural to look down upon some things.
Ji Gang was already prepared for this. He had a backup plan. But now Ji Gang wants to put the matter of Kaicheng aside first. Unless Ding Xian is killed, it will hinder him both in public and private matters.
Ji Gang politely resigned from Wei Guoguan.
Then he immediately started taking action.
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After Ding Xian left the Duke of Wei's mansion, he sat on the sedan chair, his whole body swaying, and he was a little distracted. He didn't know where his mind was going. It was really difficult to face the situation before him. But he firmly believes that there is a way to break the situation.
In life, you must first have value. If you have value to yourself, you will have value to outsiders. Of course, in his view, the relationship between people itself is to use each other. He must find his position, maximize his value, and then exchange the value given by others.
Only then can we climb up step by step.
There is no monolithic situation anywhere. Nanjing
This is the case on the other side, and it is the same on the other side in Beijing. Therefore, as long as you find the right gap, you will have your own status.
But where is this gap? How much value can you add? Who is the target?
For a moment, Ding Xian fell into deep thought.
Although the matter of dedicating the city is an immediate matter, it is also the most critical matter. But Ding Xian is still confident that he can do a good job. For him, the same Wei Guogong is the best option. But except for Wei Guogong, there are countless other nobles who want to cling to Beijing.
He can manipulate it.
But the question is the future? What should we do in the future?
Dedicating the city is only the first level, there are still many things to do later.
Ding Xian couldn't help but sigh and said: "It's hard to pass, but pass. There is always a way."
"Sir, Your Majesty has sent someone to summon you again." The servant outside said.
Ding Xian frowned and said to himself: "Zhu Yunwen is already a withered bone in the grave, and his corpse is just a living thing. But while it is still useful now, don't make too much trouble. I know that he must be very angry with me now. But Now, he can't live without me. In the future, when I use him, in short, go and meet him."
Now a series of changes have had the greatest impact on Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yunwen has been in business for several years and has some die-hard fans of his own. It seems that the situation in Nanjing is under control. But in fact, the middle and lower classes are completely out of control.
Ding Xian's change in attitude towards Zhu Yunwen clearly recognized this point.
Just like when Cao Cao went south, someone advised Sun Quan that all officials could surrender, but the general could not surrender.
Zhu Yunwen was determined not to bow to Beijing. On the one hand, Zhu Yunwen himself is a very proud person. There are many things that he would rather die than do. On the other hand, things have reached this point. The two sides have been fighting fiercely for several years, using a total force of millions, more than 10 million people directly participating in the war, hundreds of thousands of casualties, and hundreds of millions of dollars spent. Under such circumstances, even if the Beijing court conquers the world, it must give an explanation to the people of the world.
Tell you, why is this happening?
The best explanation is of course to put all the problems on Zhu Yunwen.
For this reason alone, Zhu Xiongying did not treat Zhu Yunwen lightly. Not to mention, there are many other things involved. In the battle for imperial power, the winner will never forgive the other party easily.
Whether Zhu Yunwen bows his head or not, the situation will not change much.
So, why bow your head.
In this situation, Zhu Yunwen didn't want to bow his head, but others wanted to survive. Everyone, including Ding Xian, is alienating Zhu Yunwen. Not like Chongzhen. Even if the Jingyang Bell is broken, it is impossible for anyone to come.
But everyone shows respect on the surface, but privately they have their own thoughts.
In any case, the military power of Nanjing City is still in the hands of Zhu Yunwen at this moment. If Ding Xian wants to dedicate the city, he also needs Zhu Yunwen's trust.
Ding Xian quickly went to the palace.
Zhu Yunwen has been waiting for a long time.
After Ding Xian saluted, Zhu Yunwen remained silent for a long time. After a while, Zhu Yunwen said: "Mr. Ding, I have called you again and again, but you don't come. I wonder what you are doing?"
Ding Xian said: "Your Majesty, the situation in the city is not good now, and there is an undercurrent surging. I am worried that the nobles from various families have different intentions, so I came one by one to find out the situation and make preparations in advance."
Zhu Yunwen said: "Oh, you just went to the Duke of Wei's mansion. I wonder what the Duke of Wei means?"
Ding Xian said: "Wei Guogong, it is very obvious that he wants to protect himself wisely. But now it has been settled. At least, I don't have to worry, Wei Guogong sold Nanjing city."
Zhu Yunwen nodded, with a very strange tone, and said, "That's right. People from the Wei Guofu family are always kind. No matter who they treat, they will never do anything absolutely."
Ding Xian felt in danger.
He didn't know what Zhu Yunwen was thinking about. But he clearly felt out of control. The reason why Ding Xian was able to thrive in the Nanjing court. That's because at any time he can
Accurately figure out what Zhu Yunwen meant.
It's just that it's different.
In his opinion, Zhu Yunwen shouldn't be extremely anxious and at a loss now. Does he want him to find a solution? How could he be so calm and ask some random, five-level questions?
What happened to Zhu Yunwen?
