Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 438 Mixed feelings
"Congratulations, sir!" Chen Shaozong couldn't restrain his joy and said to Geng Zhongming very excitedly as soon as he opened his mouth, "God's grace is great, the emperor has granted our request!"

When he was talking, maybe he was too excited, he found that the corners of his eyes were full of tears, he quickly wiped them with the back of his hand, smiled at Geng Zhongming with a little embarrassment, and then hastily and carefully took them out of his arms. The imperial decree is given to Geng Zhongming with both hands.

At this moment, when Geng Zhongming saw that Chen Shaozong was so excited, he was in a trance, and the previous scenes flashed through his mind, so that he didn't go to receive the imperial edict immediately.

But after all, he was a man of the city, Geng Zhongming quickly came back to his senses, and sighed in his heart.According to the rules of Daming, first salute respectfully to show respect, and then take it with both hands, unfold it and look at it.

Chen Shaozong looked at him, rubbed his hands together, grinned silently, and waited.

After a while, Geng Zhongming finished reading, sat down slowly, and didn't speak, but there were countless thoughts in his mind.

Although I and Kong Youde have complained a lot about the current Qing Dynasty in private, it is undeniable that Huang Taiji treats me much better than the Ming Dynasty. Not the real king with a different surname, not recognized by many people, but still a king with a different surname!When others see him, they always call him "Prince".Who would have imagined such a thing if it was changed to before?
In the past, I have been at war with the Qing Dynasty, and I have witnessed the rise of the Qing Dynasty from a tribe, and finally drove the Ming Kingdom out of Liaodong, and proclaimed itself emperor.In the Qing Dynasty, compared with the Ming Dynasty, the rewards and punishments are clear, and the rewards will be awarded, and people will never be corrupted; On the side, don't do too many bad things like intrigue, dragging your feet, giving faces, etc.!
In the early years, I was oppressed by corrupt officials in Liaodong of the Ming Dynasty, and finally turned to Xianhan in anger. It's just that they didn't treat Han people as human beings, just like slaughtering chickens and dogs, and often slaughtered them at will. He couldn't accept that even his relatives died in their hands, and in the end he surrendered to Marshal Mao and killed the captives for revenge.

Thinking of this, Geng Zhongming couldn't help sighing in his heart. It's really a trick of the world. In the end, Marshal Mao, who wholeheartedly resisted the captives, established Dongjiang Town by himself to contain Jian captives, but was killed by his own people because of the power struggle. For a long time after his death, the court did not give him justice.This chilled the hearts of the former Dongjiang Army's comrades. In the end, no one would accept the other, and internal strife broke out, which eventually led to the disintegration of the original Dongjiang Army.

For me, whether it is the Qing Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty, I can say that I understand them very well.Originally, I would have thought that the Qing Dynasty was invincible in field battles, and the Ming army could only be passively beaten. I guess this is what I will see in this life.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty would suddenly lead a personal expedition to Liaodong, which caught famous generals like Dorgon off guard. When the news leaked out while he was in a hurry to break out, he ran into a heavy ambush of the Ming army and was eventually wiped out.

In the battle of Pyongyang, the Dongjiang army also showed strong combat effectiveness, but in that battle, although the Ming emperor used the strategy of besieging Wei and saving Zhao to save him, the Dongjiang army also suffered heavy losses.Fighting against the Qing Dynasty is still not enough to watch.

However, what shocked me the most was the battle of Guihua City.That briefing should not be fake.From that battle, it can at least prove that the Ming Kingdom is not only good at news, but also the fighting power of the Hussar Battalion is also very strong.It was able to block Guihua City, and finally annihilated more than ten thousand Qing troops who were also led by the famous Qing general Ji Erhalang!

Thinking of this, Geng Zhongming suddenly grinned, and guessed again in his heart: The battle of Guihua City should be the emperor of Ming Dynasty's personal conquest, so although the briefing will not be false, it must be exaggerated to highlight the emperor's brilliance and martial arts.This kind of good opportunity for the emperor to gain prestige and courtiers to flatter him, probably no one in the Ming Dynasty would miss it.

"My lord, what's the matter?" After waiting for a long time, Chen Shaozong suddenly saw Geng Zhongming's expression, and couldn't help feeling a little puzzled in his heart, why did he look a little mocking?So he asked.

Hearing the question, Geng Zhongming came back to his senses, quickly put the thoughts in his mind behind him, and said with a sigh of emotion: "I just feel that after waiting for so long, I finally got my wish."

"Yeah, I can sleep well at last!" Chen Shaozong said with emotion after hearing this, but he still had a little doubt in his heart. If Vice General Geng really thought so just now, he shouldn't have this expression, right?

However, his doubts were also fleeting, and his heart was filled with more joy and eager anticipation for this matter.Therefore, he immediately reminded Geng Zhongming: "My lord, Governor Lu explained that this matter is very important, and I want my lord to go there in person to discuss the details."

"Huh?" Geng Zhongming couldn't help being taken aback when he heard this.

Generally speaking, if you can pass by yourself, why bother so much, you will directly become a famous general!Could it be that Lu Xiangsheng still has something to worry about?
Chen Shaozong was silent when he saw that he was a little puzzled, and quickly added an explanation: "I also explained to the Governor, that you are the guard of the Phoenix Castle, and it is not good for you to disappear for many days for no reason. However, the Governor My lord said, as long as you have the heart, you can definitely do it. Things must be safe first, he doesn't want to cause losses to the Dongjiang Army's comrades, and he doesn't want to implicate you, my lord."

After a pause, he remembered something, and pointed to the imperial decree again: "My lord, the emperor has said that as long as we make great achievements, we can be rewarded for our merits. Now is a rare opportunity. I think Governor Lu should That’s what it means, only by taking advantage of this opportunity can you make great achievements. Otherwise, it will not be so easy to make great achievements after you have gone to the Dongjiang Army!”

Hearing what he said, Geng Zhongming couldn't help but suddenly realized that it seemed that Lu Xiangsheng had really been tempted by the bait thrown by Huang Taiji!He wanted to seize this opportunity to capture Phoenix Castle and Zhenjiang Castle. In this way, while he was making great contributions, he, Lu Xiangsheng, was also making great contributions!It seems that if I don't discuss the details with Lu Xiangsheng and handle this matter without fail, then Lu Xiangsheng really won't do it.

Thinking of this, Geng Zhongming nodded, showing gratitude and said, "Your Excellency has thought about us so early on! No matter what, I will try my best to redo this meeting ceremony for Daming people!"

Chen Shaozong was overjoyed when he heard it, he knew it, and Geng Zhongming agreed.If you can really offer such a big gift when you abandon the darkness and turn to the light, then there will be a reward, so why not do it!

Thinking of this, he immediately clasped his fists and solemnly said to Geng Zhongming: "My lord has an assignment, and my subordinates will die!"

Seeing him like this, Geng Zhongming couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart: If in the future, this confidant knows that he even lied to him, what will happen?
But having said that, if you don't do this, Jin Yiwei's secret agents are not kidding around, once the news gets out, everything you own will be gone!
So, Geng Zhongming was determined again, gave Chen Shaozong a few perfunctory words, told him not to talk about this matter with anyone else, and then asked him to retreat.

Chen Shaozong naturally patted his chest and guaranteed with the responsibility of establishing a military order that he knew the seriousness of the matter and would never mention it to anyone else.Afterwards, he tried his best to suppress his excitement and left.

Just like before, not long after Chen Shaozong left, Geng Zhongming's son Geng Jimao slipped in.Just as soon as he entered the study, he quickly asked, "Father, how is it?"

Geng Zhongming's interest seemed a little low, he casually pointed to the imperial decree on the desk and said, "Look for yourself!"

Hearing this, Geng Jimao looked along and found the imperial decree on the desk. He couldn't help being overjoyed. He rushed over in three steps and hurriedly picked up the imperial decree to read.

Geng Zhongming, who was sitting, saw his son concentrating on Emperor Chongzhen's will, and suddenly sighed and said, "My son, in fact, this is not an opportunity for my father, but for you, this is the only way I can do it!"

Hearing this, Geng Jimao put down the imperial decree he had just read, looked up at him, and said solemnly: "Father, what chance does this have? Could it be that, do you think the Ming army will retake Liaodong in the future? How dare you bet with your father?" As far as the morality of the Ming Dynasty is that the mud cannot support the wall, not to mention that he can't beat the Qing Dynasty, even he can kill his own people inside himself!"

When he said this, seeing Geng Zhongming frowned, he immediately followed up and said: "If the Ming Kingdom can really defeat the Qing Dynasty, why didn't the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom go all out when the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty led the main force of the Qing Dynasty? In North Korea, how about conquering Liaoyang and Shenyang? Father, tell me, is this the reason?”

This time, Geng Zhongming nodded, feeling a little relieved.He thought so too, but he didn't expect his son to think of it too. It seems that the tiger father has no dog son, and the views are similar.

Of course, he was right, at least half of the reason why he completely listened to Huang Taiji was because of his son.

Thinking of this, he said to Geng Jimao: "Governor Lu wants to go to Guanglu Island to discuss the details for my father. It seems that I have to go for my father. With this will, you rush to Shengjing immediately and report to the emperor. Report the situation and get permission from the emperor before I go to Guanglu Island."

"Father, don't worry, the child will leave immediately!" Hearing this, Geng Jimao turned around and left with the imperial decree.

When Geng Zhongming saw it, he quickly stopped him and said: "Also, you have to remind the emperor that during the time when I pretended to be sick and not see anyone, don't let anyone come to Phoenix Castle, otherwise it will be revealed that I am not in Phoenix Castle. It would be bad if the spies of Jinyiwei find out something later."

If it is found that he is not there, the matter will definitely become a big mess.So is Huang Taiji going to pursue him or not?If you don't pursue it, the secret agents of Jinyiwei who are hiding in the dark will find out, will they suspect that there is a problem?

In fact, Geng Zhongming was most worried about this, otherwise, he would not have to report the matter of going to see Lu Xiangsheng, because he had obtained Huang Taiji's permission in advance to adapt to the situation.

After hearing this, Geng Jimao quickly agreed, seeing that Geng Zhongming only told him to keep it secret, he agreed impatiently, and then left immediately.

He couldn't be in a hurry about this matter!If it is done, then there will be no such thing as his father not getting the Sacred Heart, and the throne will still be hereditary, and he can truly become the son of the prince.From now on in Shengjing City, at least those cats and dogs can no longer bully him at will, or rob him of women!
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Half a month later, the dusty Geng Jimao came back, bringing a secret edict and oral instructions from Huang Taiji.

Huang Taiji's verbal instructions praised Geng Zhongming's loyalty and lived up to Huang Taiji's expectations; he then told him that in order to keep the period of confidentiality and subsequent matters, he could handle things on his own, and he did not need to travel frequently to Shengjing.

As for Huang Taiji's secret decree, it was mainly for him to show it to others, saying that he, Geng Zhongming, was carrying out a secret errand according to the decree, and no one should doubt it, publicize it, and obey his Geng Zhongming's arrangement.

With this decree, if it happened that Geng Zhongming pretended to be sick and left Phoenix Castle, or was caught by Daming's spy horse on the way there, it could be resolved without going to Shengjing to ask Huang Taiji for instructions.

"Father, the emperor really has nothing to say to you. Such trust, including that Fan Wencheng who circled the emperor all day long, would not be there." Geng Jimao said with emotion at the right time.

Geng Zhongming is not as childish as his own son. If Huang Taiji didn't do this, would he still lure Lu Xiangsheng and his Dongjiang army?If this confidant's serious trouble is not eliminated, the Qing Dynasty will be pinned down in Liaodong, so how can it continue to grow?
In the final analysis, it is actually the reason for profit!At least in the bottom of Geng Zhongming's heart, that's what he thought.

Of course, he would not discuss this idea with his son.Because he could see that if he talked to his son like this, his son would definitely be dissatisfied and felt that he was slandering Huang Taiji.

In case this cub cheated on his father and wanted to prove that he was wrong as a father, and told this matter to Huang Taiji, then in Huang Taiji's impression of himself, he would definitely be very bad.

The emperor is wise and martial, and he is a famous emperor through the ages, how could it be because of profit!
With this in mind, Geng Zhongming perused his son for a while, and after letting his happy son go down, he began to think about the trip to Guanglu Island.

Five days later, he arranged everything. With his son as cover and Chen Shaozong leading the way, he quietly left Phoenix Castle, boarded a boat at the secret meeting place by the Yalu River, and went down the river to Guanglu Island. .

After leaving the mouth of the Yalu River and reaching the sea, Geng Zhongming no longer worried that people on the shore would see it, he went to the bow of the ship, watched the flag of Ming Dynasty on the ship fluttering in the wind, and looked at the sea, feeling mixed feelings in his heart.

(End of this chapter)