Yongli Ming Dynasty

Chapter 79 See you
Wang Kun pushed the door of the Governor's Office and walked in. As soon as he entered the room, he saw His Royal Highness the Regent standing behind the table.

On the desk in front of His Royal Highness the Regent, all the memorials and writing materials had been cleared away, and in their place was a spread-out map.

Wang Kun only took a quick look and knew that this was the detailed map of the southern provinces.

The sound of the door opening seemed to startle the person behind the table. The young Regent looked up and saw Wang Kun. He looked anxious and immediately walked out from behind the table.

"Eunuch Wang, you are finally here. The Ministry of War has reported that Ganzhou has fallen."

"I was just about to report this to Your Highness."

Wang Kun bowed and saluted, then slowly said
"Ganzhou is such a magnificent city, with a whole province's worth of troops stationed there. How could it be taken by the Qing army?"

"Once Ganzhou is lost, Guangdong Province will be in danger"

The young Regent muttered to himself, his face pale.
Wang Kun was about to speak to comfort him, but before he could open his mouth, His Royal Highness the Regent said

"Eunuch Wang has experienced a lot and is well-informed. Are the Qing troops really as fierce and difficult to resist as the rumors say?"

Wang Kun saw the flustered Regent, and his mind turned, his face suddenly darkened, and he said in a deep voice:

"Since Your Highness has asked, I dare not lie. The brutality of the Qing army is even worse than the rumors."

"The Qing army's Tartars were originally barbarians from outside the Great Wall, born in a bitter and cold land. They ate raw meat and drank blood all day long in order to survive. Once they saw blood in battle, they completely ignored their own life and death. They were like wild beasts in a cage, and they would not stop until they killed someone to vent their anger."

"Among the Tartar army, there are even uncivilized savages who enjoy eating human hearts and lungs. They are truly barbaric beasts."

"How can we, the people of heaven, exchange our lives for those beasts?" Wang Kun said in a deep voice.

“It’s really like this.”

The young Regent above seemed to be shocked as well, his expression was dazed, and he muttered to himself:

Wang Kun originally wanted to scare the young Regent with the brutality of the Qing army, but as he spoke, his tone became heavier and a fear appeared in his eyes.

During the Longwu Dynasty, Zheng Zhilong was so domineering that he had hundreds of thousands of soldiers, fought with the prime minister of the dynasty for the throne, and brazenly killed the returning cabinet ministers.

When the Qing army came last year, Zheng Zhilong sent tens of thousands of troops to the border of Fujian Province to guard Xianxia Pass.

With such a strong pass and so many people, Zheng's army fled in panic within ten days. News came that Xianxia Pass had been breached.
The Qing army rushed into Fujian Province, and the Longwu Dynasty was destroyed

Hongguang, Longwu, Lu Jianguo, and the ridiculous Lu Jianguo, the Qing army was almost invincible wherever it pointed.

If the Ming Dynasty army was corrupt and could not fight, then what about the Shun thieves?

The Shun bandit destroyed the Ming Dynasty single-handedly. He was quite brutal, wasn't he? Last year, the Chuang bandit was killed by the Qing army. When they received the news in Fujian Province, they were celebrating.
For Wang Kun, this is not a question of fear or not.
He truly believed from the bottom of his heart that the imperial court had no chance of winning against the Qing army, and that forcing a war would be a road to self-destruction.
In his opinion, the best way out for the Ming Dynasty now is to rely on the terrain in the south to hold on to the city and find a way to repel the Qing army once.

Then they quickly negotiated peace with the Qing court, whether it was to pay tribute or to pledge allegiance, as long as the Qing court was willing to stop its military advance, the court would still have a chance of survival.

Wang Kun looked at the pale, speechless Regent, with a flash of contempt in his eyes. He was frightened into a trance just by hearing that the border city had been broken. It was simply a joke to still shout about the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains and recover the lost territory.
When Wang Kun thought of Ding Kuichu's words to Gui Jianguo, a trace of admiration flashed in his eyes. Ding Kuichu deserved to be the Prime Minister. His vision of judging people was really sharp.

His Majesty the Regent is now in a state of panic. He may not need his help and will want to move the capital and flee Guangdong Province.
Wang Kun thought about it for a while, and seeing that His Highness the Regent was still standing there without saying anything, he couldn't help but say something to comfort him.

"Your Highness, do not worry. There are tens of thousands of elite soldiers in the court who will definitely keep Your Highness safe."

"Yes, there are tens of thousands of troops outside the city. With so many people, we can definitely repel the Qing army."

His Highness the Regent's eyes lit up, as if he had grasped a life-saving straw, and he spoke loudly, then he clenched his fists and kept walking back and forth in the room.

Wang Kun's expression froze. His original intention was just to comfort Gui Jianguo, not to ask him to raise an army to resist.

There are many people? It is not certain which side has more people now.
Wang Kun was about to ask Gui Jianguo to face reality and propose moving the capital, but as soon as he raised his head, his eyes fell on the map on the table.
Just now, Gui Jianguo had been standing in front of the table. He kept his head down and answered the questions, so he could only see a small part of the map.

But at this time, Gui Jianguo stepped aside, allowing him to see the map on the table clearly.

On the map, there were three red circles drawn with a red pen, each containing a city. They were Zhaoqing, Wuzhou, and Guilin.
Wang Kun looked at the three red circles on the map, and the words that were about to come out of his mouth suddenly stopped. The moment he saw the map, he knew that he didn't need to say anything more about moving the capital.

Why Zhaoqing? Because the imperial court is now in Zhaoqing.

Why Wuzhou? Because the closest city in Guangxi to Guangdong is Wuzhou.
Why Guilin? Because it is the capital of Guangxi Province, far enough from Guangdong Province, and it was also Jiao Lian's former station.

His Highness Gui Jianguo had clearly already thought of moving the capital to Guilin. If that was the case, why would he continue to be a bad guy?
Wang Kun, who was standing below, looked at the three red circles on the map, with a smile on his face. However, he did not notice that the Regent was also staring at him quietly.
Seeing Wang Kun concentrating on looking at the map on the table, His Royal Highness the Regent smiled.

But the smile on His Royal Highness the Regent's face quickly disappeared, and he suddenly said in a fit of impatience:
"Eunuch Wang, go and pass on the order to have Li Mingzhong lead another thousand men into the city to strengthen the city's defenses and prevent the city's scoundrels from causing chaos."

Wang Kun looked at the anxious Regent and was speechless. What was he talking about? It was obvious that Regent Gui was frightened and at a loss. He instinctively wanted to send more troops to the city to ensure his own safety.
But Wang Kun did not expose it, but said respectfully
"It's already dark today. If we suddenly send more troops to the city, it might cause a disturbance in the city..."

Wang Kun was interrupted by His Royal Highness the Regent.

"Then let Li Mingzhong go out of the city first to make preparations, and lead people into the city tomorrow morning."

"And you go call Jiao Lian. I want to discuss military affairs with Jiao Hou." The Regent waved his hand impatiently.

A strange look flashed across Wang Kun's face, and he became more and more certain that His Highness the Regent was ready to flee.
Why is he called Jiao Lian? Because Jiao Lian's previous station was in Guilin.
What do you mean by discussing military intelligence? This Gui Jian Guo must be preparing to inquire about the situation in Guilin. Maybe he is determining the evacuation route and preparing to retreat into Guangxi Province.
Wang Kun glanced at the anxious Regent. Although he was certain that Regent Gui must have wanted to escape, this was related to his own safety. He felt uneasy without confirming it himself.
He thought for a moment, then said:
"According to the military report, Ganzhou was captured on the 8th. Today is the 25th, and it has been nearly half a month. It is possible that the Qing army is already on its way to attack Guangdong Province..."

Wang Kun was interrupted by a cry of surprise before he finished speaking. "What? The Qing army has invaded Guangdong Province. Where did you get the news, Eunuch Wang?"

The Regent above looked terrified and shouted loudly:
Wang Kun looked at the panic-stricken Regent in front of him and was speechless for a while. He was silent for a while before he spoke.

"I am saying it is possible. After all, it has been half a month now, and no one knows how the Qing army will act. What I mean is that the court needs to prepare early."

"Yes, yes, we must prepare early."

His Highness the Regent heard that it was just a possibility, and his expression relaxed, but then he kept repeating to himself:
Wang Kun saw that the King of Gui was really terrified, and his mind changed. Then he suddenly knelt down on the ground facing the young man above.

"Eunuch Wang, what are you doing? Get up quickly!"

The Regent above seemed to be startled by Wang Kun as well. He came to his senses and said:

"The army is loyal and brave, but the war is dangerous. When fighting, no one dares to say that they are sure to win."

"Once the Qing army enters Guangdong, they will only be able to occupy Zhaoqing for a few hundred miles. Your Highness, with your precious body, how can you stay in such a dangerous place?"

"There is no one here except me and Your Highness. It is not that I am afraid of death. Now the royal family is scattered in the court, and the country is only left to Your Highness."

"I, your Highness, dare to ask you to go to Guangxi Province and watch the war. After the imperial army has pacified the Qing invaders, you can return to Guangdong."

Wang Kun said this, and bowed heavily to His Royal Highness the Regent above him.

The Regent above was also moved, and walked down to help Wang Kun up.
"I know that old people in the palace like Eunuch Wang are the most trustworthy. I know Eunuch Wang's loyalty and righteousness."

His Highness the Regent looked emotional, but after helping Wang Kun up, a trace of hesitation flashed across his face. After a moment of silence, His Highness the Regent sighed softly.

"I know this place is dangerous, but now that the court is newly established, if I suddenly move the capital away, how will the people in the court look at me? It is difficult to leave Zhaoqing."

Wang Kun looked at His Highness the Regent, who had his back to him, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Good fellow, he just proposed that Gui Jianguo tour the west, but he didn't expect that Gui Jianguo would do it himself and move the capital directly.

But now, after hearing Regent Gui admit it himself, Wang Kun finally confirmed that His Royal Highness the Regent had already intended to leave.
"Your Highness, why do you say that? Your Highness is the foundation of the country. How can you take risks for the sake of a small place?"

"There may be some mixed opinions among the court, but the knowledgeable people in the court will definitely know that moving the capital to Guangxi is a long-term plan that is beneficial to the country," Wang Kun replied respectfully.
"It would be great if everyone in the court was as righteous as Eunuch Wang. However, I know that Eunuch Wang is dedicated to the public good, but the matter of moving the capital is of great importance. Eunuch Wang should not speak lightly in the court. Let's see what the court thinks first."

His Royal Highness the Regent was silent for a moment before he replied:

"Let's not talk about this first. Eunuch Wang, go and invite Lord Jiao to come. I want to discuss the military situation in Gan Province with Lord Jiao first."

Wang Kun responded respectfully, with a flash of understanding in his eyes

This means that His Royal Highness the Regent must first inquire about the situation in Guangxi Province, make an evacuation plan with Jiao Lian, and then propose the relocation of the capital.

Wang Kun thought of this and spoke again.

"The ministers have received the news and must have rushed to the palace by now. Your Highness, please summon them."

"No, let them discuss it first and come up with a set of rules. If there is anything, we can discuss it in the morning court tomorrow." His Highness the Regent looked irritable and said
"I heard that Lord Qu had already sent a letter to request an audience. If Your Highness does not show up for such a major event, I'm afraid..."

"I just said that I don't know much about the situation in Gan Province, and I am trying to find out about the situation in Ganzhou."

"See, see, see. Ganzhou has been conquered. What's the point of seeing it?"

His Royal Highness the Regent waved his hand impatiently.

"Yes"

Wang Kun responded respectfully and then left the room.

After Wang Kun left the room, he asked someone to call Jiao Lian, while he went straight to the duty room in the front yard.
Wang Kun pushed the door of the Governor's Office and walked in. He saw that the room was brightly lit. Ding Kuichu, Qu Shisi, Lu Daqi and other cabinet ministers were already waiting in the room.

When Qu Shisi saw Wang Kun walk in, he immediately stood up and spoke in a deep voice.

"Where is His Highness now? The military situation is urgent. Eunuch Wang, please bring us in as soon as possible."

"Lord Qu, please be patient. I just met His Highness. His Highness is unclear about the situation in Ganzhou and is trying to find out more about it. His Highness has ordered the ministers to discuss it among themselves and come up with a set of rules first, and then discuss the matter at the court tomorrow morning," Wang Kun said softly.

When Qu Shisi and other cabinet ministers heard Wang Kun's words, they were shocked.

When Qu Shisi and Chen Zizhuang met, their faces both looked gloomy.

His Highness said that he wanted to understand the affairs of Ganzhou, but in fact he still avoided everyone. I am afraid that His Highness is now afraid.

After Wang Kun finished speaking, he nodded to Ding Kuichu who was sitting at the upper seat.
When Ding Kuichu saw Wang Kun's hint, a thoughtful look flashed across his face, and then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He knew that the matter of moving the capital would not be hindered by Gui Jianguo's presence.
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