After receiving the notice, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were very nervous. They were different from Chen Kuilong and did not want another court to control him. Therefore, Pu Wei ignored Pu Wei. Moreover, Pu Wei proclaimed emperor in Xi'an and Pu Jun became emperor in Fuzhou. They were far away from Hunan, so neither of them took it seriously.

When he knew that Pu Wei and his party had given up Xi'an and went south, and Sichuan Governor Chen Kuilong actually turned to Pu Wei again, and as a result, Pu Wei and his party successfully passed through Sichuan and arrived in Hunan Province. Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were scolding Chen Kuilong in their hearts. They were inappropriate in separating the officials of the country and insisted on paying tribute to Pu Wei. And Pu Wei was too. Chen Kuilong had surrendered, so why didn't he stay in Sichuan and come to Hunan for what he did!

But Pu Wei has come, and it is useless to think about it. It is definitely not good to fight. After all, they are old ministers of the Qing court, while Pu Wei represents the orthodox descendants of the Qing court. Therefore, it is not nice to talk about it rashly.

Moreover, even if the war really starts, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending are probably not likely to win, because there are not many troops in Hunan, with a total of only more than 20,000 people. Although Zhao Erxun also intends to expand his army in the two lakes after the demise of the Qing court, Hubei was soon occupied by the East China government and could only retreat to Hunan Province. Hunan's economy was not as developed as Hubei, and its manpower, material resources and fiscal revenue were greatly reduced. It is not easy to train an army, so it is better not to use weapons or weapons.

However, the four people who led the army into Hunan were Shanqi, Liangbi, Pulun and Yulang. Puwei stayed in Youyangzhou, which still belonged to Sichuan Province, and did not enter Hunan Province. This also means that Puwei's government still had room for ease. Otherwise, if Puwei led the team into Hunan in person, then the two sides would have no room for recovery. Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were both veterans in the officialdom, of course they could see this truth. Therefore, after the two discussed, they decided to lead the army in person and go to Chenzhou Prefecture to meet Shanqi, Liangbi and others. Just say it well. If it is not good, just set up defenses in Chenzhou Prefecture and block Puwei and his party. Although Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending did not want to start a war with Puwei, if Puwei insisted on occupying Hunan, it would be impossible to say that, and they could only fight to the death. It would be good to win. If they lose, they would go to the East China Government, and there would always be a rich man to do it.

After Zhou Fu defected to the East China Government, he was still appointed as the chief official of Zhejiang Province, which also made many governors and governors a little interested. At least he had an extra way out. And everyone knew that the main energy of the East China Government is now in the north, so he looked south. When the north became stable, the East China Government led his troops south and took Jiangnan, who could withstand it. Therefore, if you have the opportunity now, you can find a job in the East China Government, even if you are not a chief official, it would be a long-term solution.

During this period, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending had gathered more than 6,000 troops in Changsha. Although both of them were facing the common problems of other governors and governors at this time, that is, they were not very comfortable in commanding and dispatching local military generals, but preventing Pu Wei from entering Hunan was the common interest of everyone. Therefore, this time, the generals in Hunan did not respond to the orders of the two. Changsha General Liu Yongming personally led the troops. General of Yuezhou, Changde, Hengyang and other places also led the troops to come. No matter how good the quality was, the number was quite large. Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending could not help but increase their confidence.

The two led the army to Chenzhou Prefecture. Before they could take any action, Shanqi wrote a letter to Zhao Erxun, saying that Pu Wei's trip was just to Hunan, and his real destination was Guangdong, so he hoped that Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending could give way.

After reading Zhengqi's letter, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were also relieved. If Pu Wei and his party just borrowed the road from Hunan, they would be acceptable. However, they were both old people, and Shanqi's letter could not be fully written. Maybe it was a fake way to destroy Guo. After the two discussed, they replied to Shanqi, saying that they could borrow the road, but the details of it were wanted to ask Shanqi to go to Chenzhou Prefecture to negotiate in person.

This letter is actually a test. If it is fake to borrow Hunan, Shanqi will definitely have a ghost in his heart and dare not come to Chenzhou Prefecture. If Shanqi dares to come to Chenzhou Prefecture, it is very likely that it is true to borrow Hunan.

Not long after, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending received another reply from Shanqi, expressing his willingness to come to Chenzhou to negotiate with the two in person. Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were both surprised and happy, and hurriedly sent someone to Chenzhou to welcome Shanqi.

Shanqi and Liangbi, together with Zhu Erdian, the former British ambassador to the Qing court, only brought more than twenty entourages to Chenzhou. After seeing Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending, they couldn't help but believe it a little. Since the other party's real purpose was just to borrow the passage, there was no need to be hostile anymore. Therefore, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending also held a grand ceremony to welcome Shanqi and others into Chenzhou.

After the two sides met, Shanqi once again stated that Pu Wei's journey was just passing through Hunan and had no other intentions. Of course, Shanqi also persuaded the two very emotionally that the state is difficult now, and the old ministers should work together to unite and fight against the East China Government. Therefore, they hope that the two can make Pu Wei the king. Of course, after claiming to Pu Wei, Hunan is still under the jurisdiction of the two. This is the situation in Sichuan now.

On the other hand, Zhu Erdian also said on behalf of the United Kingdom that allowing Pu Wei and his party to go to Guangdong was the result of negotiations between Britain and other countries. Because Guangdong has a developed economy and sufficient financial resources, Pu Wei and his party have a stable career in Guangdong, which is also conducive to organizing the entire south to resist the East China Government. Therefore, all countries also hope that Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending can not only give in, but also join the Pu Wei Government to promote unity in the entire south, etc.

Regarding requesting to join Puwei's government, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending said that they could make a long-term plan, and that Puwei and his party would borrow from Hunan, and the two agreed. After hearing this, Shanqi expressed that he hoped that the two could borrow from Hunan to Guangdong as soon as possible, so that Puwei and his party could pass from Hunan to Guangdong, in case they delayed too long, and the night was long and dreamed, so he could stay and slowly negotiate the matters of the two joining Puwei's government.

Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were also very happy to hear this. In fact, the two of them said they had been making a long-term plan, but they were actually just ruling. The two did not want to make Pu Wei the king at all. Even Pu Wei promised to let them continue to be in charge of Hunan Province, because first, they did not want to be the leader of the southern governors and governors, and second, if they wanted to surrender to the East China Government in the future, then making Pu Wei the king would obviously be a very unfavorable experience for the two.

However, it was not easy to ask Pu Wei to pass through Hunan and Guangdong as soon as possible, because they were also afraid that there would be more dreams at night. Of course, Pu Wei and his party had 780,000 people, not only had an army, but also a large number of families, ordinary bannermen and supplies. It is not easy to borrow from Hunan. It is not easy to go from that road, how to rest on the governance road, and pay attention to those matters, etc., all require detailed negotiation. Although Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending have basically believed that Pu Wei and his party really wanted to borrow from Hunan, they were still a little vigilant in the 第. Anyway, it is always wrong to be careful.

So after three days of negotiation, several people finally negotiated a plan, first determining the route from Hunan and the stations along the way. Shanqi hoped that Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending could arrange to provide food along the way, and promised to pay a sum of money to the two of them as compensation. Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending naturally agreed to this request.

After Hunan, it will be divided into three batches. First, Shanqi's vocation was the first to pass, mainly to familiarize themselves with the road and to leave people at the stations along the way; the second batch was Pu Wei's vocational passage; the third batch was family members, ordinary bannermen and supplies, and Shanqi stayed in Hunan and left after all the personnel were finished, which was equivalent to staying as hostages.

Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were also very satisfied with this arrangement, because dividing Pu Wei and his group into three groups actually dispersed the power of Pu Wei and his group, which reduced the threat to Hunan. Shanqi voluntarily became hostages, which also made the two more relieved. After all, Shanqi is not an ordinary member of the royal family, and he is the prince. In addition to Pu Wei, even if Jiong has the highest status, Pu Wei must not ignore his safety. Therefore, with Shanqi in his hands, it is basically possible to ensure that Hunan is foolproof.

Of course, during the negotiations, Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending were very thoughtful in the hospitality of Shanqi and others, and tried their best to arrange food and accommodation. In addition, they could not help but talk about the past and recall the past. After all, they were old ministers of the Qing court, and they felt a little sympathy with each other. Originally, Zhao Erxun and Shanqi could only be considered to be acquainted with each other, but they had no close friends. But in the past few days, they seemed to have become old friends.

After the matter was settled, Shanqi also said goodbye and returned to Yongsui Hall first. On the one hand, he had to inform Pu Wei of the negotiation situation; on the other hand, he led his troops to set off, and when he arrived in Chenzhou, the army was handed over to Liangbi and others to lead. Shanqi followed Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending to Changsha to be hostages.

This arrangement is reasonable. Zhao Erxun and Yang Wending had no doubts at all. After Shanqi left, the two were also preparing in Chenzhou City. On the one hand, they arranged the army and followed along the way, which was actually monitoring the movements of Shanqi's army. On the other hand, they were also preparing to receive Shanqi and his party again, because this time, not only did Pulun and Yulang and his army have more, but also Shanqi's army, of course they could not be neglected. After all, if Pu Wei really had no intention of influencing Hunan and just passing by, they still hoped to maintain a good relationship with Pu Wei's government. Even if the two did not intend to really join Pu Wei's government.
Chapter completed!