Chapter 199 Jingzhou Ping (Part 1)

Before receiving this letter, Zheng Pingyuan's plan was naturally preparing to retreat, and there was no doubt about this.

It was originally because of the current situation that he had no choice but to surrender to Wang Hongyi. If he continued to stay in the forefront of Jingzhou and kept his power in his hands, he would inevitably not be afraid of Wang Hongyi, and would not be beautiful at that time.

The reason why I chose to surrender is because of my strength. In the final analysis, it is to protect the Zheng clan. As long as the clan is still there, there will be a comeback. It is just a matter of the next generation or the next generation.

Even if there is no chance of prosperity and keeping peace for several lifetimes, it will still be an explanation for the clan.

Zheng Pingyuan is still clear in his heart.

He is also a man who has been a master of human nature, so he naturally knows that it is really a dream to think that both worlds are beautiful.

Being jealous of those who are superior is not a random thought.

This is something that has happened in all dynasties, and the pseudo-emperor Wei Yue in front of him. A lot of old ministers died of sudden illness?

These people are still in their prime, and in the information they have carefully investigated, they have never mentioned that these people suffer from difficult-to-resolve diseases. They suddenly died overnight. They really have to think deeply - this is undoubtedly paving the way for the prince.

The cunning rabbit died and the lackey was cooked in front of him. He had no friendship in front of Wang Hongyi. It was a blessing not to secretly suspect him. He also wanted to be the most powerful minister to be a dream, so why bother to kill himself?

The Zheng clan has a wide branch and has business deals. He has strong connections in Jingzhou. As long as he does not provoke and makes reasonable arrangements, Wang Hongyi will not kill him.

At present, for Wang Hongyi, buying bones with a wealth of money is very important, and domestic stability is also very important.

In Jingzhou, the aristocratic families were not only the Zheng family, but also dozens of small princes in the same situation as Zheng Pingyuan in the future.

As long as you hand over Jingnan and seek surrender, everyone in the world knows this. If you want to destroy the Zheng clan afterwards, Wang Hongyi must think carefully. When he seizes the world in the future, other aristocratic families and princes will not be willing to surrender.

The King of Chu could not ignore his reputation and as long as he did not give Wang Hongyi a chance to attack, the Zheng clan still had a great chance to save it, and he would just sacrifice himself.

But now...

Zheng Pingyuan picked up the letter placed on the desk again, frowned slightly, and looked at the contents of the letter seriously, and his heart couldn't help but shake.

The words of this letter are concise and point directly to the key points. The lines reveal the unchanging taste of words.

The title of a marquis was already expected, and mastering the navy to continue its wealth and honor was another temptation.

When shocked by Wang Hongyi's magnanimity, Zheng Pingyuan stared at the letter in his hand, and it was like a thousand pounds in his hand, which made it difficult for him to make a decision lightly.

If the King of Chu was not a fraud, could he choose another way to go?

Zheng Pingyuan is only twenty-seven years old now, in his young and middle-aged man’s best years. As the lord of the land, he is really willing to live in seclusion when these heroes rise up, without asking about the world?

That is, if there is a chance in the future, Zheng will rise again, and I am afraid it will be a child and grandchildren.

The sunlight shines through the windows and spreads in obliquely, making the leaves obscured, making them colorful.

Zheng Pingyuan lowered his eyes. At this moment, his eyes were filled with emotions.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the sun gradually set.

Finally, he made a decision.

"...Come, go and invite Mr. Ji and Mr. Zhang over." Zheng Pingyuan stood up suddenly and ordered outside.

"No!" The attendant responded to the promise and left.

Zheng Pingyuan turned his back to the door, looking at the handwritten calligraphy and paintings left by his father on the wall, which contained his eager expectations for him.

About a stick of incense came from outside.

"Master, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Ji have arrived." The attendant replied at the door.

"Please come in." Zheng Pingyuan turned around and looked at the door and said.

Zhang Yu and Ji Gui walked in one after another.

Seeing them arrive, Zheng Pingyuan withdrew his men and pointed at the position: "Two gentlemen, please sit down. I have something to tell you."

Both Zhang Yu and Ji Gui felt that the lord's reaction was a bit strange, so they hurriedly bowed and thanked him and sat down to listen.

"The lord's meaning is to agree to the invitation of the King of Chu and choose to become an official?"

After listening to Zheng Pingyuan's narration, Ji Gui frowned and thought for a while, and said hesitantly: "From the actions of the King of Chu, he is not a hero who goes against his word and kills people afterwards. However, the lord agreed to become an official. As the King of Chu said, the previous one was written off, not only did the Jingnan River belong to the King of Chu, but there was no room for maneuver in the future. The lord and the rule of the king, the ministers and ministers were strict. Did the lord think it clearly?"

Zheng Pingyuan chose not to take office, but just offered his land to surrender. He enjoyed the Qing title and retired behind closed doors. Although he also had the title of a monarch and minister, he did not have to fight again and was not under the jurisdiction of administrative and military units.

Now, it is equivalent to abandoning everything in exchange for future opportunities and futures.

"This move is considered to express your attitude to the King of Chu!" Zheng Pingyuan did not fail to think of this.

"Since the lord has made a decision, I will obey the lord's order!" Ji Gui saw that the lord has made a decision, and this would be extremely beneficial to his future, so he would not say more.

Zhang Yu was determined to compete with the heroes of the world. Zheng Pingyuan became an official, so he and Ji Gui would not have lost their talents, so naturally agreed.

Both of his confidant advisers agreed, and Zheng Pingyuan would not hesitate any longer.

After grinding the ink, I picked up the pen and started writing the second drop form.

This one was a little more sincere than the first one, and he also briefly explained the situation of Zheng and asked the King of Chu for approval.

After finishing writing, Zheng Pingyuan felt a loss in his heart when he looked at the handwriting on it, and felt relieved, and the heavy pressure disappeared immediately.

The next morning, he invited a special envoy and his party to come. Zheng Pingyuan respectfully delivered the surrender to the other party and handed it over to Wang Hongyi, and said that if the King of Chu was approved, he would go to Jiangling to pay homage to the king on the day of the imperial edict.

The envoy responded with a smile.

Zheng Pingyuan kept sending the other party outside the city until he greeted him and left, and then returned to the mansion.

This performance was much more enthusiastic than when I first met the messenger.

Jiangling

The spring rain is continuous, the sky is dark, and glass lamps are on the deep courtyard.

It was not heavy, so there was actually no need for an umbrella in the corridor, but there was a girl holding up an oil umbrella to serve her. By the way, the girls in the palace are becoming more and more beautiful and charming now.

The rain was dripping, Wang Hongyi was thinking about it while an official was reporting.

I saw that the tripod vessel had changed again, showing its simplicity and majesty, and it was always filled with luck.

At this time, a large ball of white and red aura, like a sea of ​​clouds, gathered on the top but did not disperse, slitted down, entered the cauldron, and was refined into lilac aura.

Often, a cloud of clouds that are several feet a few feet square can only produce a trace of lilac aura. Even so, after practicing for a whole night and a morning, before the refining is finished, the purple aura in the cauldron has already been halfway.

Looking closer, the five-color canopy is covered with silk, and it is even more solid. Even when you are talking and walking, waves of ripples are attached to it, making people convinced. This is the posture of a dragon walking and a tiger walking.

This shows that Zheng Pingyuan did surrender, and he had so much luck to obtain Jingnan at once. If he got Jingzhou, he could get Jiaozhou. Jiaozhou was remote, but it was a sea area. Wang Hongyi was willing to learn from the Song Dynasty to launch a large-scale shipping, but it was not now.

Yi, Jing and Jiaojiao have obtained the three ancient states. If you have cultivated and regulated for another year, you will probably have a lot of luck in your lavender. Even if you are not satisfied, it will not be much different.

"...The wealthy gentry from all over Jingbei donated a total of 130,000 yuan in money and 210,000 stones of grain..."

"Let the Ministry of Revenue send someone to count it, and the Ministry of Personnel sends someone to accompany you to record the names and household registrations of the large households who are willing to donate." Wang Hongyi came back from his thoughts and gave direct instructions.

At this time, another civil servant recorded it silently.

Wang Hongyi thought for a while and said instructed: "If Jingzhou is pacified, all refugees will not reclaim wasteland first, and will be assigned to the work team as soon as possible. The roads of each prefecture and county must be built."

After a pause, he said, "Leave this to the Secretariat and the Six Ministry to discuss."

I thought to myself that I would form a cabinet.

The Prime Minister and the Chief Political Affairs Officer of the Cabinet also have to set their titles. Of course, it is impossible for Zhang Youzhi and Yu Liangbo to be promoted in the six ministries.

Now it cannot be the first-class official, or the unified Jing, Yang, Yi, and the exchange can be achieved, and the cabinet can be made with half of the country.

At this moment, officials from afar came over and reported: "The King, the messenger sent to Changsha has returned."

"Are you back?" Wang Hongyi was not surprised, paused for a moment, and accelerated his steps slightly, and ordered the maid to retreat, so that they would not need to serve him anymore.

All the way to the Secret Palace, I saw officials paying him a lot of greetings, and the eunuchs who served were also standing by the lights.

Wang Hongyi only smiled slightly and ordered: "Everyone is up."

As he said that, he entered the hall, someone set up a window, lit a candle, covered it with glass, and placed it on the table.

At this time, the messenger came in to speak, and the atmosphere became solemn.

The envoy stepped forward and kowtowed, saying, "I have already received a reply from Zheng Pingyuan."

As he said that, he handed it over. An eunuch checked it and handed it over. Wang Hongyi took it apart and read it.

The first sentence is "Zheng Pingyuan...", I couldn't help but smile. After reading it, I was a little serious. After a long time, I smiled and said, "I thought I was just talented, but I didn't want to have some real colors. This is so sincere that it makes people unable to help but move."

As he said that, he showed it to Zhang Youzhi and Yu Liangbo.

Yu Liangbo looked at it and said, "Congratulations to the king, Jingzhou has been unified."

Zhang Youzhi also congratulated him and said, "I just read it, and I am indeed sincere."

He looked at Wang Hongyi, saw Wang Hongyi pondering, and then said: "I think I can treat you well. First, Zheng Pingyuan has a prominent status. As the Chu Hou of the previous dynasty, he has to take into account the influence of the world. This person's heart is in a close relationship and must think carefully."

"Secondly, this man was not called the king, but it was the duty of a minister. It was okay for the king to use it. Since he was so sincere and frightened, the king should also exert grace, which would also benefit the integration of Jingzhou."

When Wang Hongyi heard this, he smiled and said, "Yes, it's the old man who is planning the country. Let's do this. I will accept this surrender. In addition to appointing him as the governor of the Second Fleet, I will add some grace."
Chapter completed!