Ping An Biography

Zhang Ning and Lao Xu were quickly received by Zhu Heng, because they were invited by Zhu Heng's own letter.The other two attendants were regarded as followers and were not allowed to enter the living room.Zhu Heng didn't think much of it. Seeing Zhang Ning bowing to him, he stood up from his chair and said enthusiastically, "Sir, when you come to visit, you may be greeted at a distance or at a distance."

"It's a great honor to be seen by Mr. Zhu." Zhang Ning said gently and politely, but what he wanted to say in his heart was: the difference in status, you can't condescend to come out of the city to see him, so I came here.But I didn't say what was in my heart, it's better to obey the rules and be polite verbally, after all, it's on other people's territory.Anyway, the world is used to insincere politeness.

Zhu Heng nodded and looked Zhang Ning up and down.He was able to stand up from the chair just now, it was not entirely because of etiquette, Zhang Ning's appearance did make him immediately look up.In fact, people in the Ming Dynasty paid great attention to appearance, and even believed that the appearance and inner appearance endowed the appearance with mysterious content.

Zhang Ning is tall and tall, with a good appearance.At first glance, he doesn't look like a sinister person. His skin is a little darker because of the grass juice, but it still gives people a very clean and self-disciplined feeling, probably because of the smooth skin, face, and well-proportioned figure.His forehead is full, his sword eyebrows and deep eye sockets look heroic yet restrained, his clear eyes, relatively straight nose bridge, and his face is slightly thin and symmetrical. It also gave Zhu Heng a good first impression.

Zhu Heng glanced at Zhang Ning's lining collar casually again. The silk material must be someone with a reputation.Because although the silk is inside, the collar is obvious.His blue robe was obviously covered with dust, and he looked dusty. This color is indeed easy to stick to dust, but it can be seen that the clothes are ironed smoothly... It is obvious that this is not an ordinary person's Details of life.

"What's your surname, sir?" Zhu Heng said.

At this time, a servant girl brought tea and put a cup in front of each of them.Zhang Ning looked at her very politely, with a trace of gratitude easily expressed in his eyes, and the maid's face turned slightly red.In fact, the ancients paid attention to not squinting, even if it was a female slave of another family, but his eyes did not touch the feeling of not seeing evil, it was natural.

Zhang Ning immediately looked at the old man next to Zhu Heng. Zhu Heng raised his hand and waved it slightly, and the old man bowed out.

"Master Zhu treats each other with sincerity, how dare I lie to you?" Zhang Ning said calmly, "My surname is Zhang, Zhang Ning, and the name is Ping An. He was originally the censor of Huguang patrol, and he also had contacts with Yang Shaobao in the court. However, a while ago, I was ginsenged, and now I am wearing a crime... I have not handed in this official seal, please Master Zhu to identify it. If you take me and send me to the capital, maybe you can still ask for favor in the court Big credit."

"Haha..." Zhu Heng took the last sentence as a joke, laughed heartily, and waited for Lao Xu to bring the official seal to him, then took the observation.After a while, he raised his head and smiled, "It depends on where the merits and demerits are, and what is peace?"

Zhang Ning nodded with a smile.There are actually many criminals on Hanwang's side, who were released from prison and enlisted in the army, becoming soldiers.

Zhu Hengdao: "The old man heard that Yang Shaobao had a son-in-law who later broke the engagement. Is this Mr. Ping'an?"

Sure enough, gossip is not unique to women, and there are a lot of gossips in official circles. Even the people who serve the King of Han in Le'an, Shandong know about this kind of thing.Zhang Ning said: "I'm so ashamed, it's just me."

"It's a pity." Zhu Heng looked a little regretful.If he knew that Zhang Ning was the third son of Emperor Jianwen, and he almost revealed his identity as a rebellious party, he probably wouldn't have sighed so much.He said it was a pity, and then lowered his eyes and thought for a while... Zhang Ning guessed, probably thinking a little bit whether Zhang Ning might be a trick of pretending to be convicted. After all, he can get Yang Shiqi's favor and has a bright future.

Of course it wouldn't be detailed, otherwise who would dare to write about the emperor plotting to kill his father?What is not courting death?

Zhu Heng pondered for a moment, then asked: "I heard some rumors about peace, but I don't know how you were convicted and how the courtiers participated in the performance?"

Zhang Ning was a little hesitant, but he still said calmly: "Shanzuo, I colluded with the rebellious party and got the evidence."

Zhu Heng nodded. He was a more knowledgeable person. After reading Zhang Ning's tone, he didn't ask what he was colluding with.In fact, Zhang Ning took out his official seal to reveal his identity truthfully, which is enough to be honest with each other.

Zhu Hengdao: "I'm going to find an opportunity to recommend you to the King of Han. Only a hero will have a place to use."

"My lord's kindness, I am very grateful." Zhang Ning paused, and said solemnly, "I just don't want the official position conferred by the King of Han... The disaster of the King of Han is just around the corner. At this time, it is not only useless for me to seek an official position from the prince. , On the contrary, it adds an additional major crime of conspiracy to rebel, why bother?"

Zhu Heng's expression changed suddenly, and he quickly calmed down and said, "How do you say that?"

Zhang Ningdao: "The imperial court's anti-rebellion army will arrive in Kerri. At this time, the King of Han has no more than two strategies: take Jinan first and then force Beijing; drive south to capture Nanjing, and rule the river with a long-term plan."

Zhu Heng was noncommittal.

Zhang Ning continued: "But when I entered the city, I looked at the scene in the city, and there was no sign of going out. The opportunity is running out, and the soldiers and horses of the King of Han have stagnated and done nothing. How did the dragon create a huge wave in the pool? Le'an How can this small place resist the power of the Jingying elite and the whole country? I am definitely not pretending to be a sensationalist, let alone flaunting that everyone in the world is drunk and I am sober. "

Zhu Heng was not angry, but said cautiously: "There are so many important things involved, the prince has his own general plan, which is beyond the comprehension of the humble minister."

Zhang Ning smiled: "Master Zhu is still worried that I'm here to spy on the military situation? Didn't the eunuch Hou Tai come here with Jin Yiwei not long ago, and the court still needs me, a wanted criminal?"

"Mr. Ping'an is in Jianghu, so he knows a lot." Zhu Heng said with a smile that was not a smile.

"I have been an official for a few years and have done nothing, but I have made a few friends who have been trusted to live and die. In fact, Mr. Zhu is very sure that I will never stand on the side of the court. It is not for an official position to come here boldly. If Mr. Zhu I don't think so, I am willing to do my best by your side..." Zhang Ning said.

Zhu Heng was silent for a while, stroking his thick beard and thinking about something.

Zhang Ningdao: "Yang Shaobao once said that there are no talented people around the King of Han, only Zhu Heng can be used. After a while, if something goes wrong that cannot be done by manpower, Master Zhu can follow me out of the city. My lord is eager for talents, Master Zhu There is still room for talent.”

"Your master?" Zhu Heng asked puzzled.

Zhang Ning smiled mysteriously, looking confident, and didn't answer Zhu Heng's question directly.

It was difficult for Zhu Heng to guess at the moment, could it be King Zhao (Zhu Gaosui), or one of the other two dozen vassal kings? But if the King of Han falls, other people will be weaker than the King of Han, and it will be even more difficult to compete with the court... However, if things got to that point, a certain feudal lord had the ambition and courage to harbor rebels, but there was no way out; and Zhang Ning ventured into Le'an to seek talents, which showed the sincerity of that "lord".

Looking at Zhu Heng's pensive look, Zhang Ning was also helping him think: This Zhang Ping'an's identity is more credible, and he is very sure of standing in line (because of the call-to-action), what is his motive for risking his life to come here?The "lord"'s dispatch is a very reasonable explanation, otherwise I really can't think of any other reason, since he has little relationship with the King of Han and he doesn't want to be an official...so the existence of the "lord" is more credible.

Zhu Heng is actually a smart person. Although he serves the King of Han, how can he not think about himself as a mortal?The matter of the King of Han seems likely to fail. It is no wonder that Zhu Heng, who is such an important figure as the "Shangshu of the Ministry of War", will not be copied and executed by all the families.But is there any other way, the world is so big, could it be that Wang Tu has no place to escape... If there is no foresight, there will be near-term worries, and the other protagonist does not give up, which is a good way out.

"Lord Zhu." Zhang Ning reminded him softly, "I don't want to separate you and the prince. If you are determined to repay the kindness of the King of Han with death, I will not persuade you. But what about Master Zhu's family members in Nanjing? In order to repay today's love, you only need to write a book as a token, and I am willing to help you send your family members away to keep them safe, it's just a matter of little effort."

Zhu Heng was in a stable mood and did not categorically refuse.Zhang Ning breathed a sigh of relief because of this: the lord surnamed Zhu is thinking of retreating, so I have to reserve a retreat too... He takes care of his family, and he has to find a way to send Lao Tzu out of the city when the time comes.

"My lord's strategy is probably to take Jinan first, and then the capital..." Zhu Heng said in a very low voice, "But behind the high walls of Jinan City, it is not an easy place to attack; It is difficult to give orders to attack the city."

Zhang Ning took a long breath and said, "My lord should gather the elite troops as soon as possible, and drive south from Shandong regardless of everything. This is the only feasible strategy. Master Zhu probably understands it in his heart."

Zhu Hengdao: "I have seen this step a long time ago, but Mr. Ping'an didn't know it. The situation of the King of Han's subordinates is complicated. Many officials and generals are from Le'an, and they are asked to abandon their fields, property and family members to the imperial army and follow the King of Han to the south alone. , They are not willing to kill them.”

"Sitting and waiting to die is really caused by the laziness of the world?" Zhang Ning sighed, "If we don't go here, everyone will have to finish the game, and more people will be buried with them. Why bother? But this situation is not impossible, The king of Han has enough prestige, as long as he is determined to accomplish this, it will not be difficult. After all, there are still a large part of them who are not from Le'an, and there are also a large number of soldiers who are criminals who are not afraid of being cut. Master Zhu..."

Zhang Ning guessed that Zhu Heng was hesitant because he didn't want to offend those people by being the first bird.Self-preservation is simply a human instinct.

Sure enough, Zhu Heng said again: "The king of Han is impatient, and he is not very willing to go south, so the strategy has been revised several times, and it is uncertain and even wasted."

Zhang Ning said in his heart: "The king of Han is engaged in | Mao, with this level, you are still eager to rebel and seek death?"The King of Han's generals are famous, and there are many battles to prove it, but right now it is nothing more than a trifle in terms of strategy... It can be concluded that even if he escapes this disaster, he will still be defeated by his nephew in the end, but he can delay It's been a long time.