No matter what the purpose of Fang Guangchen's visit is, sending money is definitely the right thing!
If he is here on his own behalf, give him money to build relationships and ask him to speak a few words for you in front of Wu Sangui in the future.
If he came to him on behalf of Wu Sangui, then there would be nothing wrong with giving him money, just so that he could say something nice for him in front of Wu Sangui.
Liu Xuanchu thought this way.
Not long after, Fang Guangchen was led into the study by the boy.
Liu Xuanchu said with a polite smile on his face.
"Brother Fang, why did you think of coming to my place today?"
"The humble house is full of radiance!"
Fang Guangchen ignored Liu Xuanchu's polite words and spoke directly.
"Isn't it Brother Liu who advised the prince to escort Yongli to the capital instead of taking matters into his own hands?"
The expression on Liu Xuanchu's face froze, but he still spoke.
"How did Brother Fang know?"
Fang Guangchen said.
"The only advisers beside the prince are you and me. Since I didn't do this, only Brother Liu can persuade the prince!"
The expression on Liu Xuanchu's face was full of bitterness. He never thought that Yongli could cause such a thing!
He asked.
"I wonder why Brother Fang came to my place today?"
Fang Guangchen narrowed his eyes and said.
"The prince asked me to come!"
Liu Xuanchu's face instantly turned pale, as if the sky had fallen, and he asked with some fear.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, have you called Brother Fang?"
Fang Guangchen narrowed his eyes and then spoke.
"Your Majesty has an order!"
"Liu Xuanchu and his family are banned!"
When Liu Xuanchu heard this, he immediately slumped down on his chair, his body trembling slightly.
He struggled to get up, stuffed a thick stack of banknotes into Fang Guangchen's hand, and said.
"Brother Fang, save me! Brother Fang, save me!"
Fang Guangchen raised his eyebrows, touched the thick banknotes in his hand, a smile appeared on his face, and said.
"Brother Liu, don't worry!"
"Your Majesty still loves Brother Liu very much, otherwise the person who came today to order Brother Liu to be grounded would not have been Fang, but a sharp soldier in the army!"
"The reason why the prince asked Fang to come secretly to deliver the order is because he didn't want to make this matter a big deal."
"What is the difference between being grounded at this time and being protected?"
When Liu Xuanchu heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then spoke again.
"Brother Fang must speak kindly to me in front of the prince!"
Fang Guangchen touched the three strands of beard on his chin and said.
"Brother Liu is also considering this for the prince, and does not want the prince to be accused of regicide."
"I believe that the prince also understands Brother Liu's painstaking efforts!"
Liu Xuanchu nodded vigorously, his face full of emotion that "a scholar will die for his confidant."
Although he accepted the money, he persuaded Wu Sangui not to kill Yongli because it was really for Wu Sangui's good.
Liu Xuanchu understood this, and Fang Guangchen also understood it.
Wu Sangui also understands!
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Mengla, Ming army camp!
After the defeat at Mopanshan three years ago, the Ming army was driven out of the country by the Qing army and took refuge in Myanmar.
Under the instigation of Ma Jixiang, Pang Tianshou and others, Emperor Yongli broke away from the Ming army and took refuge in Ava, whereupon he was controlled by Myanmar.
Li Dingguo rescued several people and fought fiercely with the Burmese army.
Although they won more victories than they lost and defeated the Burmese army several times, due to their unfamiliarity with the local area and their inability to adapt to the environment and climate, the remnants of the Ming army suffered serious losses.
After all, I still haven’t succeeded in being the King of Qin.
Watching the cursed water disaster happen!
After the news came that Emperor Yongli was handed over to Wu Sangui by the Burmese side, Li Dingguo was heartbroken. He immediately vomited a mouthful of blood and fell ill on the bed.
Then, a disease suddenly broke out in the Ming army camp that could not adapt to the local hot and humid environment.
A large number of soldiers fell ill quickly. From having a fever, chattering, talking nonsense, to dying, this time could take as long as ten days, or as short as three or two days.
The disease spreads rapidly!
Even Li Dingguo, who was about to recover, unfortunately contracted malaria. There was an atmosphere of despair in the army.
At this time, the envoys of the Liberation Army, carrying the bark of the cinchona tree, found the Ming army under Li Dingguo's command.
What happened next was very logical, and the epidemic was contained to a certain extent.
Li Dingguo, who was struggling on the edge of life and death, breathed a sigh of relief!
Now that Li Dingguo is fine, the turbulent morale of the Ming army will be stabilized!
As the New Year approaches, it has been raining continuously for half a month in Mengla. The weather suddenly clears up and the heavy moisture in the air disappears.
Let the men from the north in the Ming army feel a little refreshed!
The Ming army camp, the Chinese army tent!
Li Dingguo was leaning against the bed, covered with a thin quilt.
His face was full of exhaustion and weakness, but compared with his golden-paper complexion some time ago, his face looked much better now.
Thin, pale, like a sick man!
This was Wang Wen's first impression of Li Dingguo.
However, what impressed Wang Wen most was not Li Dingguo's appearance or complexion, but his eyes.
Those eyes that are tenacious, resolute, and full of confidence, as if they will never flinch or be timid at any time.
"Since Prince Jin is fine, I must prepare to say goodbye!"
Wang Wen said.
He came to Mengla just to determine the location of Li Dingguo's troops and to deliver malaria treatment medicine to Li Dingguo's troops.
And prepare for the Liberation Army to provide certain assistance to Li Dingguo in the future!
Now that things are almost settled, the epidemic in Li Dingguo's unit has been controlled, and the road to Mengla is familiar, it is almost time for him to leave.
Li Dingguo struggled to get up and spoke.
"On behalf of my king, I would like to express my gratitude to your chief governor!"
"Without your support, we and the rest of the Ming Dynasty might have fallen apart in the epidemic!"
Wang Wen nodded and said.
"Prince Jin doesn't have to be like this!"
"My chief governor said that we are all soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty. Now that the Qing court is powerful and the world is in danger, we should naturally watch and help each other!"
"You can make a list of what supplies King Jin needs, and the Governor will definitely try their best to raise them!"
Li Dingguo nodded vigorously, his face full of emotion.
"Please ask your chief governor to support me with more weapons and armor!"
Mengla is located in a mountainous area with a relatively rugged terrain. Although it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the Qing army could not attack it for a while, the place is also quite poor.
The population is limited, and there are not many craftsmen of all kinds. Without craftsmen, let alone making new armor and weapons.
Even the old armor and weapons were damaged and there was nowhere to repair them!
Now Li Dingguo's troops are besieged by the Qing army in the Mengla area. The biggest problem they face is the lack of armor and weapons.
Wang Wen heard this, clasped his fists and said.
"The Grand Governor will try their best to raise funds, but the transportation channel may need to be opened by your department yourself!"
When Wang Wen and others arrived at Mengla, they had to pass through the borders of Siam and Lancang.
It's easier to say that there are less people. If you are careful, no one can find it.
But if there are more people and a large amount of ordnance and armor are escorted, it will not be that simple.
If nothing else, as long as Siam and Lancang put some thought into these ordnance and armor, things will be in trouble!
After all, it is their home court!
Li Dingguo took a deep breath, nodded and said.
"Don't worry, I will take care of this matter naturally!"