A Thousand Hills

Chapter 228

His Highness the Crown Prince's bright winking eyes were thrown to the blind man.

The Marquis of Nan'an carefully analyzed the situation in the south of the Yangtze River for the prince, and then withdrew from the East Palace.

The prince seriously told the Marquis of Nan'an to block him.

In fact, even if the Marquis of Nan'an didn't say anything about what Jiangnan was like, the crown prince knew something about it in his heart when he followed his father, Emperor Mu Yuan, to manage the government for these years.Of course, the crown prince's insight into Jiangnan may not be as deep as that of a veteran general like Nan'anhou, but he still has a vision for the overall situation.

Taking over the power of the King of Jingjiang, such a meritorious service through the ages, why did the crown prince alone recommend the Marquis of Nan'an and give this unrivaled achievement to the Marquis of Nan'an? In the final analysis, the East Palace also knew that the Marquis of Nan'an had such abilities.Dong Gong wanted to use the unique genius of Marquis Nan'an in military strategy to accomplish this remarkable feat in the shortest possible time, and at the same time give extra points to the crown prince who was patrolling the south of the Yangtze River.Of course, the officials of the Jiangnan Department must also try their best to maintain the vitality of the family in this battle, so that the family can get the maximum benefit in this battle.

The superposition of various situations contributed to the fact that the Marquis of Nan'an led the south of the Yangtze River.

The military and the government have always been one.

The interests of the Eastern Palace faction are closely related to the success or failure of this battle. To recommend the position of leadership to the Marquis of Nan'an, the Eastern Palace naturally has the request of the Eastern Palace.

Donggong's requirement is to win this battle as soon as possible.

If you dawdled for three to five years, why did you insist on using you, Marquis of Nan'an!The fifth prince, who was a novice for three years, said that Jingjiang would be pacified within three to five years.Marquis of Nan'an, how many years have you led the army? The fifth prince is only a raw melon. Your answers in the past three to five years have not been bought by the fifth prince, right?

If it wasn't for Donggong knowing Nan'an Hou's soft and hard temper, and Xie Moru and Cheng Engong's mansion have always been at odds, the prince must have doubts about it.

The prince was not very satisfied with Nan'an Hou's answer, but he couldn't.

After all, it was Donggong who recommended Nan'an Hou for the matter of the Governor-General, rather than Nan'an Hou begging Donggong for recommendation.

Although Marquis of Nan'an and Duke Cheng'en are siblings, Marquis of Nan'an's temperament is obviously different from that of Duke Cheng'en.In Cheng En's business affairs, the crown prince is the first priority, while the Marquis of Nan'an is not too far or close to the East Palace.Therefore, the prince of Nan'an gave three to five years, and the prince can't say, hurry up, can Jiangnan be pacified in a year or so?
The prince can't talk to the Marquis of Nan'an, but he can talk to his father-in-law, Wu Guogong.

Ning Jijiu is a close minister of the prince, and he also knows some of the prince's thoughts, but the prince didn't discuss it with him, so Ning Jijiu pretended not to know.

After Wu Guogong heard about this incident, he said, "The Marquis of Nan'an has always been cautious. He said it would take three to five years, so he is mature and prudent. One, the Marquis of Nan'an has to go to know what happened in the south of the Yangtze River. Second, the King of Min said three to five years In the end, the Marquis of Nan'an also has to take into account the face of the King of Fujian. Three, three to five years, is the longest time, if the Jingjiang matter can be resolved in advance, wouldn't it be the merit of His Highness."

From these words, we can know how hard Emperor Mu Yuan was when he chose Yue's family for the crown prince, and this can also give a glimpse of the means of the Duke.

Marquis of Nan'an was granted the title of Marquis because of his military exploits, so he was naturally not an ordinary person. If the prince asked, Marquis of Nan'an would impatiently come forward to show his loyalty, then Marquis of Nan'an would not be Marquis of Nan'an.The Marquis of Nan'an gave the prince the answer of three to five years, this is the Marquis of Nan'an's ability.

In other words, among the Hu family, Lord Wu is most optimistic about the Marquis of Nan'an, but it's a pity that Princess Min is really quick and picks the second daughter of Marquis of Nan'an to accompany the Princess of Min.Fortunately, Nan'an Hou's daughter was robbed first, but Nan'an Hou still has a son.Wu Guogong calmed the prince's mood, and when he saw that the prince's complexion had improved, he said, "The Marquis of Nan'an has an outstanding military strategy, and his tutor is also good. I met the third son of his family a while ago, but he is only six or seven years old, and he knows how to be polite. .”

The crown prince is not stupid, he was just dissatisfied with Nan'an Hou's answer at first, but now after his father-in-law explained, that little bit of displeasure disappeared.Although the crown prince is superior, he still has the means to win over someone. Hearing what his father-in-law said, the crown prince immediately said, "Saburo is also old enough to study, it's time to choose a companion."

Wu Guogong smiled, "Your Highness is very kind, and the world knows it." Donggong has recommended Nan'an Hou, and then he is so kind to Nan'an Hou. If Nan'an Hou has another word, even His Majesty will be dissatisfied.

As for the others, at this moment, the most important thing is to tie the Marquis of Nan'an firmly to the chariot of the Eastern Palace Department, and the rest can all back down!
The crown prince and Wu Guogong discussed matters in the East Palace, and the next day, the Marquis of Nan'an was announced to see His Majesty in Zhaode Hall.

Emperor Mu Yuan didn't have the prince's eagerness for quick success and quick profit. Emperor Mu Yuan said, "Jingjiang has been operating in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time. When I ascended the throne, there were constant external and internal troubles. I didn't have time to take care of it, so I let him grow up. You tell me the truth, Going to the south of the Yangtze River, I have some confidence."

The Marquis of Nan'an was successively recommended by the five princes and the crown prince to pacify the south of the Yangtze River. Naturally, he thought about this matter carefully. Nan'an Hou said, "Jingjiang's power has already been established, and there will be a war sooner or later. If it is ten to ten, I dare not say such big words. There is always a [-]% certainty. However, I used to be in Nan'an Prefecture. Jiangnan is vast and densely populated, and there are many noble families. Now that I am gone, I can't start a war for the time being. I am afraid that I will have to take care of Jiangnan military affairs first. Soldiers will always be available. We have to use troops."

Emperor Mu Yuan nodded his head slightly, but he was hesitant to speak when meeting him. Emperor Mu Yuan had always trusted his little cousin, so he said, "In front of me, there is nothing you can't say."

Marquis Nan'an said, "Your Majesty entrusts me with a heavy responsibility, so I shouldn't have said such a thing. However, I think there are more suitable candidates in the court."

Emperor Mu Yuan was a little surprised, this little cousin is not a person who can shirk, not to mention Nan'an Hou is indeed talented, Emperor Mu Yuan couldn't help asking, "Which one are you talking about?"

"His Royal Highness the King of Min." Nan'an Hou said.

Emperor Mu Yuan couldn't help laughing when he heard this, "You two are interesting, he recommends you, you recommend him." The situation in the old Mu family is different. Emperor Mu Yuan has no brothers, and his father only had him when he was old. Incense from the Mu family.Therefore, regardless of the fact that Emperor Mu Yuan has many children, he still upholds the tradition of the old Mu family and always treasures children.Emperor Mu Yuan always liked the fifth son, and Marquis Nan'an was also his dependable courtier and cousin, so Emperor Mu Yuan didn't think too much about Marquis Nan'an's recommendation of the fifth prince.

Nan'an Hou Zhengse said, "The ministers are good at military strategy, but they are limited in government affairs. In fact, the most difficult thing in the south of the Yangtze River is not the Jingjiang King's many years of management, but the twists and turns of the gentry, wealthy families and wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River. His Royal Highness Wang has a noble status and has presided over the affairs of Fujian. Although the king of Fujian is humble, he often says that a big victory is a fluke. I have been in the army for many years. If a small victory is a fluke, it is possible. A big victory is definitely not a fluke. Your Majesty , Fujian is adjacent to Jingjiang, and Jingjiang can control Wu and Zhejiang. Since Fujian is adjacent to Jingjiang, how can Jingjiang not infiltrate Fujian. The King of Min can defeat Jingjiang after three years of operation in Fujian. With the talent of the King of Fujian , should be able to control Jiangnan affairs. At the time of introduction, the ministers will assist with military strategy, and the affairs of Jiangnan will surely get twice the result with half the effort."

Emperor Mu Yuan listened carefully, thought for a while, and said as usual, "The King of Fujian is just the vassal of Fujian. If he is in charge of all the affairs of the four provinces, he is still young. The burden is too heavy, and I am afraid he will not be able to do it."

The Marquis of Nan'an knew that Emperor Mu Yuan was still leaning towards the East Palace. In fact, the Marquis of Nan'an also understood that the emperor's cousin, the King of Min, had outstanding talents.Emperor Mu Yuan was very kind to his sons, but as a generation of emperors, Emperor Mu Yuan also had his own considerations.The affairs in the south of the Yangtze River are a thousand times more complicated than those in Fujian. The position of the Governor-General is so prestigious, but the Marquis of Nan'an feels that this person is really a hot coal.The Marquis of Nan'an recommended the fifth prince not for anyone else. It can be seen from the fact that the fifth prince is in Fujian. His Royal Highness is not afraid of offending others, and he is also responsible for his subjects. Should be easier.However, Emperor Mu Yuan said, "How about I match you with a person who is good at government affairs?"

The Marquis of Nan'an put aside the matter of the King of Fujian for the time being, and said, "Which lord is it?"

"Wu Guogong, how are you?"

Nan'an Hou said, "Wu Guogong lives under the minister?"

Emperor Mu Yuan smiled, "What's the matter? Wu Guogong is good at common affairs, and you are good at military strategy. The two of you are in charge of Jiangnan, a perfect match."

Wu Guogong has gone to serve him as the governor. What can the governor of Nan'an Hou say, he can only thank him after he has thanked him.The Marquis of Nan'an also told Emperor Mu Yuan that he would go to the Prince of Fujian's Mansion to ask about the military strategy of Fujian. Emperor Mu Yuan was very confident in his fifth son, and smiled, "If you have any questions, just go, Xiao Wu still has some problems with this." knowledgeable."

The appointment of the Marquis of Nan'an as the Governor-General of Jiangnan was settled, and there was not much opposition from the court. The Marquis of Nan'an was named a Marquis because of his military exploits. The real military exploits are attested. The mansion is the cousin of Emperor Mu Yuan's uncle's family, and the upper-level connections are strong. Therefore, the Marquis of Nan'an is well-deserved to sit on the position of the Great Governor.

On the contrary, regarding Wu Guogong's appointment as governor, some people felt that it was overkill for Wu Guogong's position to be high and noble, and to be under the Marquis of Qu Nan'an.However, Wu Guogong has no objection, Donggong has no objection, the most important thing is that the one on the dragon chair has no objection, and the rest of the people have insight, so naturally it is not easy to have any objection.

The matter of the great governor was settled, and the fifth prince also expressed his feelings again and again. It was really a good card for Donggong to recommend Nan'an Hou to be in charge of Jiangnan.It can be seen that the Eastern Palace also puts state affairs first.

The fifth prince felt that he should think more about how to build the fief in the future.

The Marquis of Nan'an came to visit at this time. The Fifth Prince is not very familiar with the Marquis of Nan'an. However, the daughter of the Marquis of Nan'an is now reading with his daughter. In addition, they are relatives. The point is, both of them are understanding people, so they can talk together.

The fifth prince asked Nan'an Hou to sit in the study. Because he was involved in military affairs, after the maid served tea, the fifth prince ordered the servants in the house to leave, and he talked with Nan'an in private.

The Marquis of Nan'an inquired about the matter of Fujian, and the fifth prince also explained to the Marquis of Nan'an in detail, "I don't know if the fine work in Fujian has been cleaned up so far. The advantage of Fujian is that the place is poor. There are not many wealthy families. In the past, the most famous families in Fujian were the former British Gongfang family and the Song family. The Fang family had long been extinct. The Song family had always been in Xining, and now only Miss Jiang is there. Nowadays, there is no prominent family in Fujian. The two families are Yu and Qi, but there are no senior officials in these two families. I dealt with the rest of the unsafe ones when I was in Fujian. Moreover, the port in Fujian is about to be completed, and it is time for Fufeng to hold the army. It's short, but it's okay to guard Fujian. As long as Fujian is peaceful, the people don't have to worry about living a bad life."

Be obedient and listen to the sound, Nan'anhou heard the meaning of the fifth prince. The fifth prince did not want anyone to touch Fujian, but Nan'anhou said, "Your Highness has a good vision, and there are many generals in Fujian. According to my minister, General Liu will Is one of the best."

The fifth prince was not in a hurry, and said with a smile, "Of course there are talents in Fufeng, but the general situation in Fujian is different from that in the south of the Yangtze River. When I went to Fujian in person, as a prince and vassal, I tried my best to overcome all opinions, and Fufeng was able to control Fujian. It stands to reason that, as a general, knowing how to fight is enough. But Jiangnan is different, and the various relationships in Jiangnan are intricate, so how can Fufeng convince the masses? Only relying on military exploits in Fujian may not be enough."

The Marquis of Nan'an smiled, and said, "It's not that General Liu's military exploits are insufficient. I'm afraid His Highness may have missed General Liu because he felt that it was difficult for me to control the situation in the south of the Yangtze River."

"Master Hou misunderstood. With one force down ten times, Lord Hou has the military power in the south of the Yangtze River, and there is no situation that cannot be controlled. Lord Hou also knows that Jingjiang and Nan'an Prefecture are separated by Fujian. What's more, there is no peace at sea. , There are many bandits in Fujian, and without Fufeng in charge of Fujian, Fujian may be difficult to stop." The fifth prince's worry is not that the Marquis of Nan'an can't control the situation in Jiangnan, but that the pot of porridge in Jiangnan is really not easy to stew, and the Marquis of Nan'an wants to control Jiangnan. A river of blood must be shed.The fifth prince also knew something about the dispute between the concubine and the concubine of the Liu family in the Duke of Pingguo. Liu Fufeng, the grandson of the concubine, broke his leg when he was young, and ran to Fujian with him to earn a future. One can imagine how powerful the concubine line of the Liu family is. The second uncle of Liu Fufeng's concubine has always been on good terms with Donggong.In the land of Jiangnan, the Eastern Palace clan is very powerful, and the relationship between the Eastern Palace and him has been mediocre in the past few years, so how could the Fifth Prince rest assured that his confidant Aijiang will go to Jiangnan.The fifth prince and Nan'an Hou said, "How about me and Hou Ye recommending a general?"

Marquis Nan'an's eyebrows moved slightly, "Uncle Li Yu?"

"Exactly." The fifth prince is a frank person, and he said directly, "Cousin Yu is a rare hero. With Cousin Yiyu's background, who in the south of the Yangtze River can beat him? However, he is still recuperating at home. It is best for Lord Hou to kiss him." Let's go." Some people dare to provoke Liu Fufeng, but absolutely no one dares to provoke Li Yu.Even the East Palace has to give Princess Wenkang three points of face.

Nan'anhou said, "Your Highness's vision is unmistakable, I will go tomorrow."

Although he knew that the Marquis of Nan'an was a veteran in the army, the fifth prince still couldn't help but said, "For matters in the south of the Yangtze River, it's better to take it slow than to rush it."

The Marquis of Nan'an really laughed. He didn't have much dealings with the Fifth Prince, so he really didn't know that the Fifth Prince was such an honest person.Many people were looking forward to his return in victory, but the fifth prince advised him not to worry.The Marquis of Nan'an was also a little more solemn, and said, "I understand." He said, "Since His Royal Highness said that General Liu can guard Fujian, I will not move the military equipment of Fujian. However, there is one thing, Your Highness told the minister A correct word."

"What's the matter? You just talk?"

Nan'anhou lowered his voice, but he almost scared the fifth prince faintly, because Nan'anhou said, "Will he collude with Jingjiang regarding the matter with the pirate Duan Sihai?"

In fact, the Fifth Prince could say "I don't know" when the Marquis of Nan'an asked, but if he answered that way, there was no need for the two of them to continue talking.

However, the connection between the fifth prince and Duan Sihai is known by heaven and earth, their husband and wife know it, and Xie Shangshu and Emperor Mu Yuan know the rest.The prince's dealings with pirates, this matter... only with his father's acquiescence, must not be brought up on the table.The fifth prince was determined, and he changed the angle to talk about Duan Sihai. The fifth prince said, "At the beginning, I planned to avoid Yanping Prefecture. I stopped and stopped along the way to lure Jingjiang into the urn. At that time, I thought Duan Sihai would also go ashore to take advantage of the fire to loot, thinking that if he could do this, he would be able to kill the people of Jingjiang and the pirates. As a result, Duan Sihai robbed the remnants of Jingjiang soldiers who had retreated and did not go ashore. This person Duan Sihai, He is extremely cautious. Whether he will collude with Jingjiang, no one can tell."

Nan'an Hou said, "The details of Duan Sihai..."

"He knows the old affairs of the rich and powerful families in the imperial capital like the back of his hand." The five emperors did not hide it.

Nan'anhou said, "Please ask your Highness for help at the time of introduction. If you want to take over the power of Jingjiang, you must form a four-in-one net. The officials in other places don't worry about it. Only in the sea, my naval defense line is too weak."

In fact, where is the navy?The five princes' vassal lands built ports, and they all paid protection fees to Duan Sihai.

The Marquis of Nan'an said this just for the face of the court.

The fifth prince also hoped that the imperial court would subdue Jingjiang. He thought, since Marquis Nan'an knew about Duan Sihai, he gave Marquis Nan'an a favor and told Marquis Nan'an about the connection between Fujian and Duan Sihai.Nan'an Hou said, "That's it, please ask Miss Jiang for help." Nan'an Hou will not abandon Fujian, and then go to contact Duan Sihai himself. No one can hold the power in Jiangnan forever. Fujian will not be greatly disturbed.

The fifth prince responded immediately, "Success, I will ask the princess to write a letter to Miss Jiang."

The Marquis of Nan'an did not expect that Princess Xie was in charge of this matter, but it was not surprising, Princess Xie was always a master at taking advantage of situations.Nan'anhou and the fifth prince talked about the situation in the south of the Yangtze River, but they felt a little bit of sympathy, especially the fifth prince was able to recommend Li Yu to himself despite the risk. Speaking from the inside, the fifth prince is at risk.Moreover, the fifth prince sincerely helped each other, and Marquis Zong Nan'an was always stern, so he had a little more favorable impression of the fifth prince.

When the Marquis of Nan'an left, the fifth prince said, "Master Hou, you have to be more careful." The fifth prince is not a secretive person, so he just said, "Bailang." He has never fought against him, but Bailang is a strong enemy, that's for sure.

The Marquis of Nan'an was a little surprised, he looked at the fifth prince and said, "Don't you know, Your Highness?"

"what?"

Nan'an Hou held his hands behind his back, his eyes were a little far away, but his tone was indifferent, Nan'an Hou said, "Back then, there was a white wolf in the mansion of the former British Duke. It was the former British Duke's favorite thing. The name Bailang is unexpected No, it must be a pseudonym."

(End of this chapter)