Vol 2 Chapter 2928: A quasi-princeling from the Ming Dynasty?

Chapter 2928 Ming Clan = Quasi-Princeling?

Chapter 2924: Ming clique = quasi-princeling?

After seeing Zhang Liang, Feng Yunshan and Zhang Baiqi hurriedly greeted him, and consciously stood on his left and right, giving up the C position to each other, both of which were Zhang Liang's main gestures.

Zhang Liang doesn't care about this. After all, whether he wants to admit it or not, he is the leader of the Ming Dynasty, not to mention Feng and Zhang. Even Long Qie must have his attitude as the main one. .

After some pleasantries, Feng Yunshan suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked tentatively: "Master Shangshu, the palace summoned us urgently this time, do you think it has anything to do with Qingnan?"

It was no wonder that Feng Yunshan was not excited. After all, the frontline army had just occupied Qingnan, and His Majesty's decree came from the frontline. The people summoned were all people from the Ming Dynasty. This obviously meant that they would be released and reused.

When Zhang Liang heard this, he glared at the other party and scolded him sternly: "Stop asking. Is this what you should ask about? Just listen to what your Majesty arranges."

"Yes, yes, it was Wei Chen who overstepped his bounds."

Feng Yunshan was immediately silent when he heard this, but through Zhang Liang's attitude, he felt relieved. He must have made a mistake in his judgment.

Since the loss of Sun Lingming, the influence of the Ming clan in the military has dropped significantly. Even with Zhang Liang and Long Qie as support, their status in Great Qin is no longer what it used to be.

For example, this time, among the 8th Route Army of the Eastern Expedition and the 4th Route Army of the Western Expedition, among the 12 armies in total, only General Long Qie, the leader of the North Route Army on the Western Front, was from the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming clique was once the third largest faction in the Qin Dynasty after Qin and Jin, but now it has fallen to Lao Wu, who is under Ji Jing.

If things continue like this, the Ming system will definitely become worse day by day, and may even disappear completely.

Feng Yunshan's worry is not impossible. After all, all members of the Ming Dynasty come from the Yellow Turbans and their families and children, and their hematopoietic ability is seriously insufficient.

On the other hand, factions such as Shanxi, Hebei and Jing can rely on geographical division to continuously attract new members and continuously produce new talents.

Once Zhang Liang and Long Qie grow old and there is no new backbone who can take charge of their own affairs, the Ming Dynasty may either disband or be annexed by the Yuan Cong Dynasty.

In fact, for the Ming Dynasty, being annexed by the Yuan Cong Dynasty is not unacceptable, but it would be equivalent to losing the right to speak and completely succumbing to others. For a huge interest group, it is obvious that no one is willing to do it until the last step.

Therefore, Feng Yunshan and other backbones of the Ming clan still want to take advantage of the fact that the Ming clan is still strong, grow as much as possible and delay the decline of the Ming clan, at least not to end in their and their son's generation.

Although Zhang Liang was well aware of the thoughts of Feng Yunshan and others, he did not care at all about the survival of the Ming Dynasty and had no intention of intervening.

In the eyes of Feng Yunshan and others, if the Ming Dynasty continues like this, it will disappear sooner or later, which will harm the interests of all of them, but in the eyes of Zhang Liang, this is the best outcome.

The apparent leader of the Ming Dynasty is Zhang Liang, but the actual leader is Queen Ren Hongchang, so to be precise, the real name of the Ming Dynasty should be Houdang, and the current prince is the daughter of the queen, so the Ming Dynasty is the quasi-prince. party.

On the surface, the power of the Ming Dynasty is getting weaker and weaker, and it is in the dilemma of having no successors, but in fact the more so, the better, because the future is on the side of the Ming Dynasty.

Although the prince is still young now, once the prince comes to power as an adult, a weak queen can better gain the trust of the prince. After the prince succeeds to the throne, they will become the new imperial party and the glory of future generations. Wealth will naturally be guaranteed.

Therefore, what Feng Yunshan and others think is a big problem is not a problem at all in Zhang Liang's eyes. However, he will not stop Feng Yunshan and others from jumping around. Let these people fight and make trouble. After all, it doesn't matter how good your political performance is. Only the emperor knows, and only the children who cry can get candy.

Looking at the two people who were constantly communicating, Zhang Baiqi looked confused. He could neither understand the meaning of their words nor why the queen wanted to recruit him into the palace this time.

He is just a small city gate guard and has not been on the battlefield for many years. It is impossible for him, an old man, to be allowed to fight against those ferocious young people, right?

Zhang Baiqi thought in his mind that this was not his only idea. Most of the Qu Shuai who recommended the second line would probably think so.

Back then, with the support of Zhang Baiqi, Zhang Niujiao and other Qu commanders, in order to centralize power after Ren Hongchang ascended the throne, his first sword was directed at these Qu commanders.

In order to prevent Ming Dynasty from falling into civil strife, Zhang Baiqi and others could only hand over most of their military power with the overall situation in mind. However, they were still full of resentment towards Ren Hongchang. After all, it was really hurtful to hide before the birds were gone.

It has to be said that during that period, Ren Hongchang was simply a political machine that deceived people. The key was that he only deceived his own people. Xiang Yu, Luo Shixin and many other heroes were his victims.

But what Zhang Baiqi and others did not expect was that it was precisely because they handed over their rights that they were unable to participate in the Taigong Rebellion and could only choose neutrality. In the end, they all survived.

Just imagine, if they had the power back then, how could Zhu Yuanzhang not look for them? And if Zhu Yuanzhang were to persuade him, he would be doomed and die without a burial place.

A Taipei political coup allowed Zhang Ming to completely integrate into Da Qin. Anyone who survived was absorbed by Da Qin, and those who were not included basically died.

As Zhang Jiao's disciples, Zhang Baiqi, Zhang Niujiao and others were naturally treated with courtesy and importance by Ying Hao. However, since most of them had mediocre abilities, they obviously failed to seize the opportunity and instead gradually fell silent.

Zhang Baiqi was one of the people who fell silent. It was after joining Da Qin that he gradually understood and accepted his mediocrity.

It doesn't matter if his qualifications are not good, but his learning ability is not good. If he were not lucky enough to meet his master Zhang Jiao, he would be the most ordinary person among all living beings. I am afraid that he would never have the chance to leave his name in the history books in his life. Although Zhang Baiqi was unwilling to be hit, he still accepted his mediocrity and chose to leave the front line and retreat to the second line. Although he gradually disappeared from the public, at least he no longer had to worry and lived a more prosperous and peaceful life. .

Zhang Baiqi originally thought that this would be the end of his life. In more than ten years, he would retire from the army and become a rich man in Luoyang. However, he did not expect that he would suddenly be summoned by the queen, and his peaceful fishing career would be completely broken. .

After arriving at the main hall of the palace, Zhang Liang, Feng Yunshan, and Zhang Baiqi entered the palace under the guidance of the chamberlain. They immediately saw the elegant Queen of Qin Ren Hongchang, dressed in a gorgeous palace robe, sitting upright. Ying Hao was sitting on the dragon chair, looking down at them.

After seeing this scene, Zhang Baiqi's scalp suddenly felt numb. Even the Emperor had never sat on His Majesty's Dragon Throne, but the Queen did it so grandly. If this was spread, he wouldn't be silenced, right?

Zhang Baiqi quickly lowered his head, not daring to take another look. Looking at the calm faces of Zhang Liang and Feng Yunshan, it was obvious that this was not the first time they had seen this scene. Regardless of the fact that the emperor was not here now, they would see it even in front of the emperor. The Queen sat.

Zhang Baiqi's current level is too low, and he hasn't seen Ren Hongchang for a long time. The last time they met was at the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China, so he had such a big reaction.

"Wei Chen (the last general) meets the Queen."

Zhang Liang and the others saluted together, while Ren Hongchang smiled lightly and said, "No courtesy." Then his eyes fell on Zhang Baiqi.

Seeing the panic on his face with his head lowered, Ren Hongchang couldn't help but smile after understanding: "Brother Baiqi, please raise your head. You are just sitting on the dragon chair. Your Majesty has entrusted me with the responsibility of supervising the country. I will sit on this dragon chair for the time being." It’s okay to sit down.”

Zhang Baiqi obviously did not expect that Ren Hongchang would call his name first, but after hearing what the other party said, he understood quickly and said quickly: "The general just hasn't seen the empress for too long, and he is a little uncomfortable."

Ren Hongchang, however, straightened his face and said, "Senior Brother Zhang, you are practicing the Taiping Sutra. After so many years, you still haven't reached the level of master. You are too slack in your practice."

Hearing Ren Hongchang's words, Zhang Baiqi suddenly smiled bitterly in his heart. It was not because he was slacking off, but because he was not talented enough to fully understand advanced techniques such as the Taiping Sutra. Let alone a master, he could break through the early stage of super first-class in this life. He was satisfied.

"The general's qualifications are dull and he has embarrassed the master..."

Before Zhang Baiqi finished speaking, he was interrupted by Ren Hongchang.

"With your current level of cultivation, it is too dangerous to serve in Qingnan. I will arrange a grandmaster guard to be responsible for your safety during your tenure in Qingnan. Of course, the same goes for Third Uncle and others."

Although Ren Hongchang said the same thing, Zhang Liang's security level was naturally impossible to be the same as Zhang Baiqi's and others, and he would probably have to be a half-step grandmaster to start.

After hearing Ren Hongchang's words, Zhang Liang showed no expression on his face, but Feng Yunshan's eyes lit up. He suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and waited for Ren Hongchang's next words.

Ren Hongchang did not keep the three of them waiting for long, and went straight to the point: "Your Majesty has decreed that Zhang Liang be appointed as the governor of Qingxu, Feng Yunshan as the governor of Qi County, Zhang Baiqi as the governor of Jinan, and Zhang Niujiao as the governor of Le'an..."

Not only Zhang Baiqi and Feng Yunshan, but also Zhang Liang were stunned. He had not thought that he was going to be the governor of Qingzhou or Xuzhou, but he did not expect that he would be the governor of Qingxu.

Great Qin has never had the position of governor, and he will be the first governor of Great Qin. This trust and favor alone are enough to move him.

"My minister, Zhang Liang (Feng Yunshan), will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."

Zhang Liang and Feng Yunshan saluted together, but Zhang Baiqi was stunned on the spot, looking at a loss. He obviously didn't understand that he and Zhang Niujiao were both generals, but why did His Majesty let them become prefects?

However, after being reminded by Feng Yunshan, Zhang Baiqi still knelt down and accepted the order.

After Ren Hongchang issued the order, he asked Feng Yunshan and Zhang Baiqi to leave, but Zhang Liang was the only one left.

On the way back, Zhang Baiqi still couldn't figure it out. In order to prevent the other party from getting into trouble, Feng Yunshan took the initiative to explain: "Your Majesty ordered us to go to Qingnan to be the prefect. What you value is not your ability, but your status in the Taiping Religion." ”

"status?"

"Well, otherwise you think you, the city gate guard, and Zhang Niujiao, the guard of Hulao Pass, why should you join me as the prefect?"

Zhang Baiqi is not a political idiot. After hearing this, he immediately understood and said suddenly: "I see, I didn't expect that the Taiping Sect has been disbanded for so many years, but we can still benefit from it. Master, I can meet you." This is Bai Qi’s greatest blessing.”

But then Zhang Baiqi asked again: "But Yunshan, we have never held a civil service. What if this prefect does not do well and ruins His Majesty's plan?"

"Don't worry, you don't need to do anything on this trip. You just need to appease the people. Your subordinate officials will help you with government affairs."

Hearing this, Zhang Baiqi felt relieved, and soon the list of subordinate officials appeared in front of him. Many of them were officials from the imperial examination high school, and the ranks of meritorious officials, principal administrators, and county magistrates were It's even taller than him.

At this point, Zhang Baiqi was completely relieved and said to himself: "I don't know who the subordinates of the Niujiao guy are."

Among the four people Ying Hao transferred this time, only Zhang Niujiao, who was appointed as the guard of Hulao Pass, was not in Luoyang. However, it was precisely because Hulao Pass was closer to the front line that Zhang Niujiao also received the imperial edict, and now he went ahead of the other three. Qingnan went to take office.