Ping An Biography

Updated: 2013-11-21

The afterglow in the sky gradually dimmed, the officials went back to their homes, the soldiers changed their posts, and the ordinary shops selling goods in the market were also closed.At this time, Zhang Ning, who had already returned to the Chu Palace, would usually go to Yao Ji's side to sit and chat for a few words, but he often talked about business matters.

Today, Yao Ji allowed a servant named Xia Yu to come in, because she must have something to say.The tall Xia Changshi really spoke clearly: "According to my wife's wishes, the lowly position naturally arranges people to do eyeliner for a long time in the place where the officials live. Today, firstly, Hou Dahu, the confidant of the minister of the Ministry of War, Zhu Heng, privately Met a stranger, this person was about thirty years old, he looked like a scholarly gentleman in long clothes, and there was also a woman with good looks; after that, it was reported by the eyeliner in Zhu Heng's house According to the news, this person claimed to be Wang Bin, an official in Nanjing Hanwang's mansion, and the "woman" was his wife. More than half an hour ago, Zhu Heng personally met Wang Bin, who had been brought to the mansion. What he was planning, we can only find out for the time being. This is what the humble official has to report."

Zhang Ning nodded to show that he knew, and then said to Yao Ji: "Recently there have been news that things are urgent in Nanjing. The person who met Zhu Heng secretly should indeed be from the King of Han."

Yao Ji smiled and said: "So, Wang Bin is here to ask for an official... Bringing a woman, I'm afraid it will be a gift of beauty and property. Ning'er thinks Zhu Butang will accept it or not?" Although in private, she still feels a little disgusted when she calls Zhang Ning like this...[

Zhang Ning remembered Zhu Heng's cold-blooded attitude towards women when he was in Shandong, and said, "I don't think Zhu Heng is a lustful person, but I don't know if he is greedy for money."

"One slap is not enough, if he is not greedy, he doesn't need to take people to the mansion." Yao Ji gently reminded.

Zhang Ning said: "It is also possible that Zhu Heng, in order to consider the overall situation, just discussed the matter of advancing Jiangxi in the cabinet today. The northern part of Jiangxi is in the hands of the King of Han, and it will be easier to win over relevant officials to take over this place."

"Would he really have such a public heart as Ning'er said?" Yao Ji said with a thoughtful expression.

Zhang Ning said bluntly: "A gentleman loves money to get his way. If Zhu Heng is greedy for this kind of money, I will really be mistaken...The problem with the Hanwang's military is not greedy for money, but short-sighted and short-sighted. I had a deep understanding when I was in Le'an, Shandong. If Zhu Heng received money privately, and he was a cabinet minister, he would definitely recommend these people to become officials in Huguang. How can we use such people to do bad things? Zhu Heng did this How is it different from those who only care about their own interests and disregard the overall situation?"

Yao Ji nodded and said, "Let's pretend we don't know for the time being, and just see what Zhu Heng does. This one is more interesting."

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Zhu Heng and Wang Bin drank until late at night, Wang Bin sat at the round table, taking advantage of the wine, he called his wife Li Shi to come up to pour wine for Zhu Heng, completely disregarding all decency.

Wang Bin blushed and shook his head and sighed: "I absolutely did not participate in last year's incident (threatening King Xiang to return Zhu Heng to Nanjing). Slap me a few times!"

Zhu Heng said kindly: "Let's not mention the past."

Wang Bin patted the table and said, "If you don't mention it, you will keep it in your heart. Wang is an upright person, and he is happy to speak up... I will punish myself three times! You humiliate me again and vent your anger. What can I do? I admit it!"

"That's all." Zhu Heng raised his wine glass, "Drink with Brother Wang, let's drink this glass to settle those little things in the past."

Wang Bin raised his head to drink, then turned over the wine cup in his hand as a signal, and then whispered, "Brother saved some things in Nanjing, but he left in a hurry and didn't have time to bring them out. Fortunately, some of them are stored with my uncle (Wang Shishun). As long as the agreement is made here, I will go to Jiujiang... I will stay at the house..." He specifically mentioned this matter, "As soon as the matter is settled, we have nothing to thank Master Zhu... this Count, what you say means what you say, never say anything." Wang Bin stretched out two fingers.

"Two? How much?" Zhu Heng asked calmly.

Wang Bin whispered: "Wan! White goods."

Zhu Heng laughed a few times, and Wang Bin laughed along with him when he saw this.The "woman" just lowered her head and poured the wine as if she didn't see anything.

Zhu Heng laughed and said, "I drank too much tonight, you can rest in the guest room of the house for the time being, and we will talk about it after we wake up from the wine."

"I'm not talking nonsense, please give me an answer as soon as possible." Wang Bin said.

Zhu Heng asked again: "Brother Wang, why did you leave in such a hurry? What's the situation in Nanjing?"

Wang Bindao: "Xuan Da's elite soldiers suddenly arrived in Jiangbei, and they took Caishiji while it was empty. The King of Han even dispatched several troops to regain it, but they were all invincible. The situation is not very good... That's all, the King of Han was irritable because of this, and blamed him Many people were killed because of a trivial matter. If I hadn't walked fast and was killed by the King of Han before the officers and soldiers entered Nanjing to punish the crime, how could I still have my life here to drink with Master Zhu? Fortunately Uncle Wang Shishun's affairs are temporary, he is far away in Jiujiang City, and he has soldiers in his hands, the King of Han can't touch him at this time..."

"So that's it." Zhu Heng nodded, then turned his head and said, "It seems that Brother Wang is having a good time, so he asked Madam to help him to rest in the wing room. The old man has sent several servants to wait for orders. Madam will take care of him these two days. Brother Wang."

Without waiting for Wang Bin to reply, he shouted directly: "Come, see off the guests."

When the maids came up to see Wang Bin out, Zhu Heng still sat at the edge of the round table with messy cups and plates, and poured himself a glass of wine in a leisurely manner.After a while, the housekeeper Hou Dahu came in, Hou Dahu bent down and said: "This man can't drink, how dare this old slave drink two more with the master?"

Zhu Heng sighed and said, "I won't argue with you if you're greedy for shabby rules and small fortunes."

As soon as Hou Dahu heard that his voice was wrong, he hurriedly fell to his knees with a plop, kowtowed and said: "Master knows the truth, villain..."

Zhu Heng, who was still calm just now, suddenly slapped the wine cup heavily on the table, and said angrily, "But what do those people think of this old man?! A girl of unknown origin, twenty thousand taels of silver?"

"My lord, calm down, calm down...they are simply treating the belly of a gentleman like a villain!"

Zhu Heng said coldly: "I'm afraid that someone will take money and spend my life! The situation in Nanjing is very good, and it has become like this in two years. These people are the scourge, and whoever provokes them will die."

Hou Dahu could only be submissive, but he didn't understand what Zhu Heng was thinking for a moment. When he took advantage of the gap to look up at him, he was rubbing his beard on his chin in thought.

...The next day, Zhang Ning came late as usual to check the newly arrived copy in the study inside the cabinet.Yang Shiqi, Zhu Heng, and Zheng Qia went into the room together for a small discussion, only to see that Zhu Heng's eye circles were a bit dark, as if he hadn't slept well.

Zhu Heng stroked his beard with his hands|smoothed his beard, and said the matter directly.

Yang Shiqi and others showed surprise after hearing this, Zhang Ning also said after listening patiently: "There is such a thing." Pretending to know the expression just now, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhu Hengdao: "I have considered again and again, but I did not reject Wang Bin face to face, because his uncle Wang Shishun has a large army in Jiangxi. Once this person can go, he is likely to surrender to the court in order to save his life; Entering the territory of the people and advancing to Jiangxi, my right side is completely exposed to the front of the soldiers, and it is dangerous to defend. Therefore, I think that Wang Shishun must be stabilized now, and our army's strategy of entering Jiangxi and at least keeping Poyang Lake is imminent. "

Zhang Ning couldn't help nodding.

Zhu Heng said again: "Last night, I already thought of a candidate to preside over Jiangxi affairs... Yu Qian, the left servant of the Ministry of War."

Yang Shiqi immediately looked sideways after hearing this, but did not express his opinion.Zhang Ning was really surprised at this moment, he pondered for a moment: he had found out the minutiae of the Ministry of Internal Affairs even the minutiae of yesterday, if Zhu Heng and Yang Shiqi and Yu Qian had met in private, he should not I don't know; so it can be said that Yang Shiqi wanted to raise Yu Qian but couldn't open his mouth, and Zhu Heng's help was not based on political compromise|exchange.

Perhaps before that, Yang Shiqi intentionally expressed the meaning of the alliance to Zhu Heng, and at this time Zhu Heng also voted for Li Baotao in a "tacit understanding".I'm afraid there are more reasons than this, Zhang Ning thought hard... If Zhu Heng lured Wang Shishun to surrender, and then went to kill him, it would always be a shameful thing; it might not be a bad thing to throw the matter to Yang Shiqi.

Of course, this was all Zhang Ning's own wishful thinking, and he knew what Zhu Heng actually thought about.

Appoint heavy troops to Yu Qian?This is indeed a very bold thing.But the risk is only one point, whether Yu Qian will betray, of course he will not, his teacher Yang Shiqi is still an official in Wuchang, his wife and children are here, a normal person obviously would not do that kind of thing; Without a foundation, it is not easy for him to do anything abnormal as an official.

As for the risk of Yu Qian's ability, Zhang Ning has to consider it. He believes that the ability of a famous official will not be bad.

"What do Yang Gong think?" Zhang Ning turned around and asked. [

Yang Shiqi said: "Since Zhu Butang has promoted Tingyi, if the king of Xiang also believes that he can accomplish things, the old man also thinks it is appropriate."

"Very good, very good." Zhang Ning only said a few perfunctory words, but did not make a clear statement.

At this time, he already felt that this matter could be done in this way, but some small intuitions affected him again, and Dong's humiliated and flushed face suddenly emerged... People are always influenced by some details with.

Many years of survival experience seem to say in my heart: When you have the right to make a decision on something, you can make a decisive decision; but the moment you make a decision, you should have a sense that as an adult, you must be responsible for your own actions. Good or bad ending, no one can help you clean up the mess.

At this time, Zhu Heng's words seemed to remind him again, "To pacify Jiangxi, the main force of the Yongding Camp happens to be the closest. You can transfer the Yongding Camp to the east, first go to Jiujiang City to take over the defense, and then go south to Dingding Nanchang Mansion." Yongding Camp is Suzaku. The elite of the army is also the most reliable armed force in Zhang Ning's hands.

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