Under the city of Manila, nearly ten thousand soldiers and civilians dig trenches in the wilderness below the city.

On the wall, the Spanish Governor Manlik was stunned.

When Donghai Town first started digging trenches, the Spaniards didn't agree, but a few days later, the trenches gradually approached the castle. After the Spaniards understood the intentions of Donghai Town, they immediately became a little panicked.

The wisdom of the Chinese really surprised Manlik. He urgently ordered artillery to bombard the city to prevent the Chinese from digging the trenches. However, the trenches in Donghai Town were not a straight line, but were shaped like "一" and advanced towards the fortress. It was difficult for artillery to shoot into the trenches in the city. Even if it was shot, it would not be possible. One shot would cause casualties to shoot out a line.

At this time, amid the rumbling sound of cannons, the soldiers and civilians in Donghai Town only saw a piece of dust flying in the trench deep in one person, and the scene was very spectacular.

By mid-August, the trenches had been dug almost the same, and Dong Zhining also did the work of the people, and brought people to inspect the terrain around Manila, divide the areas, and let the people grow.

At this time, a lucky boat entered Manila Bay and docked at the temporary dock.

In the military tent, Zhao Ming stood in front of the sand table with his hands behind his back, staring at Manila City, but his thoughts were erratic.

On the same day when he learned that the messenger had arrived in Beigang, Zhao Ming's military intelligence department also sent a secret message, and the news that "there is a change in Nanjing, may cause internal strife."

This made Zhao Ming feel a little uneasy, worried about the internal strife of the Ming Dynasty and disrupting his layout.

At this time, the curtain was suddenly raised, and Guo Zhong bowed and said, "Prime Minister, the messenger has arrived!"

When Zhao Ming heard the words, his eyes left from the sand table and said in a deep voice: "Bring me to see me!"

In the past few days, Zhao Ming has been in a state of peace and does not know what is going on in Nanjing.

Guo Zhong greeted him outside the account, and then he entered the account. Zhao Ming looked at him, but it was Xia Wanchun.

"Xiao Yin!" Zhao Ming said in surprise.

Xia Wanchun looked tired and bowed, "Sir, please pay homage to the Duke!"

Zhao Ming waved his hand to reconcile the guards and the soldiers in the sect and said, "You retreat first!"

Zhao Ming had a premonition in his heart that Nanjing might have undergone a huge change. When he saw Xia Wanchun, he was even more fortunate that something big must have happened.

Now Donghai Town is far away in Luzon, and it is the critical moment of attacking Manila. Zhao Ming did not want to make the Nanjing incident shake the morale of the army, so he asked his subordinates to leave the burial to avoid the news leaking.

The guards and the soldiers bowed and left, leaving the tent one after another. Zhao Ming then signaled Xia Wanchun to sit down, and then said with concern: "Xiao Yin, what happened in Nanjing?"

Xia Wanchun sighed and said, "The traitor He Tengjiao has taken action against His Highness!"

Zhao Ming frowned. He remembered the incident in Jiangbei and the death of Ma Shiao. When he heard this name, he was extremely disgusted.

However, Zhao Ming also knew He Tengjiao quite well. It was not completely incompetent to be able to gain Longwu's trust. Moreover, from the standpoint of Longwu and the central government, his political proposal to reduce the vassal states and restore the central authority was not wrong.

He Tengjiao was not completely confused. He dared to attack Zhu Yihai. First, he must have Longwu's support, and second, he felt that he was very sure.

Zhao Ming had known that over the years, there were few people who did not make any problems without cutting off the vassals in the past dynasties except Zhao Kuangyin releasing his military power with a cup of wine.

What's more, Zhu Yihai and the Zhejiang faction made great contributions to the anti-Qing Dynasty. Nanjing was won by the Zhejiang faction. In the eyes of the Zhejiang faction, Zhu Yihai was not too much to be the emperor. Now he is only a crown prince, and the towns and towns have not received any rewards. It is already a lot of grievances. The court wants to cut off their vassals, which will naturally intensify the conflicts.

Zhao Ming said in a deep voice: "Your Highness is extremely prestige in the southeast and has the support of foreign towns. He Tengjiao dares to attack Your Highness? What is the situation now?"

Xia Wanchun said in a deep voice: "Since the peace talks between the north and the south, the main war factions in the court have been demoted from the court, so why did Tengjiao control the government?

In recent years, this thief has been blindly catering to the superiors, suppressing His Highness and rejecting dissidents. However, His Highness is cautious in his actions and has a high reputation in the government and the country. Although He Tengjiao wants to attack His Highness, he has never had a chance!"

Zhao Ming nodded slightly. In his opinion, if Longwu and He Tengjiao directly abolished Zhu Yihai despite opposition from the government and the opposition, it would definitely cause internal strife.

With the political level of Longwu and He Tengjiao and the Qing Dynasty's eye, they would definitely not take action rashly. They must have been sure that they dared to attack Zhu Yihai.

Xia Wanchun continued: "But before, the Duke of the State sent his mentor to Nanjing for help, and proposed to ask the commander of the Zhejiang Army to secretly send troops to Liaodong to participate in the war in the name of Donghai Town."

Zhao Ming felt a stern, "Where is the rare thing leaked?"

Xia Wanchun nodded, "Your Highness agreed to the Duke's request and wrote a secret letter to the generals of the town. But who knew that Fang Guoan, on the surface, gave His Highness a letter to He Tengjiao behind his back, causing He Tengjiao to take His Highness to destroy the peace talks and fight against the court! The emperor immediately issued an order to take His Highness to be tried!"

Zhao Ming couldn't help but be shocked. Fang Guoan actually turned against him and defected to He Tengjiao. He was far away in Luzon and the five towns in Zhejiang were left, with only Li Chengdong, Zhang Mingzhen and Wu Zhaosheng soldiers in the three towns. No wonder He Tengjiao dared to take action.

For a moment, Zhao Ming's expression became serious. He originally hoped that Zhu Yihai could restrain Zhu Youjian.

With Zhu Yihai in front of him, the Longwu court reduced the vassals, and the head of Zhao was not yet cut off. Zhao Ming could develop silently. After taking over Nanyang and strengthening his strength, he would participate in internal struggles and seize power.

Now it seems that his original plan may be affected.

Zhao Ming couldn't help but stand up, "Where is Your Highness? If He Tengjiao is asked to hear Your Highness, he will definitely be charged with confronting the court, colluding with foreign towns, dispatching troops without authorization, and deliberately rebelling, and take the opportunity to abolish His Highness's position as the crown prince. At this time, Your Highness will definitely not be tried and must leave Nanjing immediately!"

Xia Wanchun said: "He Tengjiao suddenly became in chaos, his highness was completely unprepared, almost got imprisoned into the palace and was under house arrest. Fortunately, someone reminded him to change his way into the army of Wu Du Town and break through Zhengyang Gate!"

If Zhu Yihai escaped from Nanjing and met with the Zhejiang general ministers, then the Longwu court would definitely be afraid of the enemy. After all, the Zhejiang army's hundreds of thousands of troops were not stingy. The court should not dare to continue to make things worse and be able to maintain balance temporarily.

Xia Wanchun continued, "But this time, He Tengjiao was unconscious. His Highness was completely unprepared. He hurriedly took only 10,000 people away. Moreover, before the people left the outer city, they were blocked by the imperial guards. Now his Highness is trapped in Xiaoling Guards, and the soldiers and horses in Jiangbei gathered in Yangzhou, but their strength is not good, and they have to prevent Xuzhou Ajige from taking advantage of the situation, so they dare not act rashly. The lower-ranking officials came this time to ask the Duke to return to the army, put pressure on the court, and force the court to let the highness leave Nanjing!"
Chapter completed!