The Donglin Party was an enemy of Gao Yihuan and failed in the internal struggle of the Jianzhang Dynasty, and the party leader Qian Qianyi was imprisoned for a time and almost died.

In recent years, the Nanjing court was controlled by Ma Ruan and the Imperial Party, and the Donglin Party members were gradually squeezed out of the Nanjing court.

Although with the change of the situation, Zhu Cihong compromised with the Jiangnan gentry, revived many Donglin parties, and Qian Qianyi was also released, but the Donglin party has actually been squeezed out of the inner circle of the Nanjing court.

Gao Yihuan knew them very well and knew that the Donglin Party was not willing to be politically defeated, so he sent people to contact them very early.

These people Gao Yihuan doesn't like them, but they are very valuable to Dawei.

"Your Majesty, they are in the city." Li Yuanyin said.

Chen Mingxia on the side asked, "What is their attitude?" ”

Gao Yihuan didn't wait for Li Yuanyin to answer, so he smiled and said: "In front of the rolling general trend, Mu Zhaigong must have come to take refuge in me." ”

Gao Yihuan is very sure of this, he believes that Qian Muzhai is a handsome man who knows the times, after all, the water is very cold.

Chen Mingxia saluted and said: "Your Majesty, the gentleman of Donglin talks about misleading the country, the party is the same and different, and the minister thinks that it can't be reused!" ”

Gao Yihuan was noncommittal, "What Mr. said is reasonable, but if Great Wei wants to quickly control Jiangnan, he still needs their cooperation." ”

As he was talking, the group had arrived at the residence of the chief soldier of Jiangfang, Gao Yihuan entered the lobby directly, took off his helmet and armor, and immediately ordered: "Let Qian Qianyi come to see me." ”

The Donglin Party is a representative of the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River and the rising merchant forces, which has been active in the political arena of the late Ming Dynasty for decades, with huge influence and strong strength.

In the early days, the Donglin Party was still idealistic and ambitious, but during the Chongzhen Dynasty, after the fall of the Eunuch Party, Donglin lost its checks and balances, and the family was dominant, so there were problems.

They represent the interests of the Jiangnan gentry and merchants, and naturally speak for the Jiangnan gentry and merchants in the court, because there is no check and balance, Donglin unrestrainedly seeks benefits for Jiangnan, which makes the whole world have problems.

At this time, at the time of Wei Ming's revolution, the gentry and merchants in Jiangnan were more worried about the future situation.

The Wei State was a regime evolved from the Liukou, and the interests of the people were safeguarded in policy, so the gentry in the southeast had doubts about the national policy after the Wei State took over Jiangnan.

Qian Qianyi has been paying attention to the situation, and he lives in Jizi Temple, Dongdantu Town, Zhenjiang City, and when he heard that the Wei army had crossed the river, he immediately rushed over.

In the lobby of Zhenjiang City, Gao Yihuan met with Qian Qianyi and others, Chen Mingxia sat on the side, and the guards poured tea for everyone.

Gao Yihuan waved his hand to let the guards retreat, and said with a smile: "I have heard the story of Mu Zhai Gong and Hedong Jun for a long time, what a good story!" ”

Qian Qianyi's face was a little embarrassed, this was not a glorious thing, but Gao Yihuan did not mean to be sarcastic, but he was really envious.

"Your Majesty, the old man took the liberty to visit, on behalf of the gentry of Jiangnan, to thank Da Wei Qiu for not committing any crimes, and specially sent 100,000 taels of silver to reward the army, hoping that the army can protect the peace in Jiangnan and not cause turmoil because of Ge Ding." Qian Qianyi stood up and said.

Gao Yihuan went through the words in his mind, and immediately understood what Qian Qianyi meant, hoping that the Great Wei would not be like the Great Shun regime, and would not commit any offence against the gentry and people in Jiangnan, and at the same time hoped that the Wei army could maintain the stability of Jiangnan and not introduce any radical policies.

In short, it's business as usual.

Gao Yihuan smiled faintly and said: "The main force of the Ming army is in Huguang, and there are no troops in Nanzhili, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, even if there are one or two people, there is nothing to be afraid of." I will end the war in Gangnam as soon as possible, restore stability to the region, and maintain the prosperity of Gangnam. ”

Qian Qianyi glanced at a few people, "The world has been fighting again and again, and the people are seriously burdened, if the Great Wei dominates the world, it will really be a blessing for the people." If the Great Wei can reduce taxes, recuperate, and not pursue the policy of salary, the gentry of Jiangnan will definitely support the Great Wei, and Jiangnan will continue to prosper. ”

The meaning of Qian Qianyi's words is that if the Great Wei does not pursue the salary and reduce the tax, the Jiangnan gentry will support the Great Wei.

Gao Yihuan sneered in his heart, but he really didn't plan to pursue the salary, it was not easy for the capital in Jiangnan to sprout once, and every dynasty would sprout once, Gao Yihuan didn't want to wait after destroying it, he was ready to make good use of them, so that they would become an internal driving force for the outward development of Great Wei.

"Mu Zhaigong, I will tell you a few words of truth today, I will not implement the policy of subsidy, the previous things, this is the turning page, in the future, the land south of the Yangtze River, and the provinces under the territory of the Great Wei, the laws and policies will be basically the same, the tax law will be implemented in accordance with the laws of the Great Wei, as long as the gentry and merchants in the south of the Yangtze River abide by the laws, I will not embarrass anyone, you have achieved an advantage in the competition under the same conditions, and the Great Wei will not restrict it."

Qian Qianyi and others understood what Gao Yihuan meant, the Jiangnan gentry should not think about preferential treatment, honestly abide by the laws of the Great Wei, and then rely on their own abilities.

This answer has exceeded everyone's expectations, and Qian Qianyi hurriedly saluted, "With Your Majesty's words, the Jiangnan gentry will be completely relieved." ”

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Wai Guo in Nanjing, the defenders on the Qilin Gate, already knew the news of the Wei army's crossing of the river, and the soldiers were carrying torches at night and were on guard.

At this time, outside the city gate, a group of men and horses came to the city gate with torches, and the wall was also illuminated by the torch, and the guards opened their bows and arrows, and the sharp arrows were aimed at the crowd under the city, and the soldiers showed nervous expressions.

"Hurry up and open the door!" Outside the city gate, Fang Guoan came over on a horse, stepped forward and shouted: "It's me back!" ”

A member of the city leaned out half of his body, saw the person who came, was shocked, and asked timidly: "Fang Du Town, you didn't go to reinforce Zhenjiang, why did you come back?" ”

Fang Guoan showed a hint of panic on his face, but the night covered him, making it impossible for thousands of households in the city to notice.

Fang Guoan scolded without annoyance: "The Wei army has crossed the river, and there are reinforcements, open the city gate quickly, there are Wei thieves chasing behind, and let the general's men and horses enter the city to assist in defense." ”

As he was talking, a torch suddenly appeared a few miles behind, and Fang Guoan immediately urged: "Open the door quickly, the Wei thief is here!" ”

Thousands of households in the city glanced at the gate, their hearts were immediately shocked, they gritted their teeth, and said to their subordinates: "Open the door!" ”

The gate of Waiguo City opened, Fang Guoan raised his sword, and the people and horses under the gate immediately swarmed in.

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Nanjing, in the imperial city, the yamen have already messed up the city, and in the palace city, the eunuchs and palace maids have also quietly packed up their burdens and prepared to escape.

After the Wei army broke through the river defense, the sailors sent a signal, and Nanjing soon learned the news that the Wei army had crossed the river.

At night, in the imperial study, the lights were bright, Zhu Cihong's face was like ashes, he really couldn't figure it out, the Yangtze River moat, the Wei army would cross the Yangtze River so quickly, is this the will of heaven?

"Your Majesty, the only way to do this is to evacuate Nanjing as soon as possible!" Chen Zilong came out of the line and hugged his fists.

At this time, the eunuch Lu Jiude ran in and crawled in, knelt on the ground, and his face was full of panic, "Your Majesty, Fang Guoan has surrendered to the thief, and the Wei soldiers have entered the outer Guo." ”

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