According to the Ming Dynasty, officials from the border entered Beijing and had to strictly guard the city gates. However, when Gu Zhenhua entered Beijing, he did not do so. The Minister of Rites Gu Xichou believed that Duke Ji made great contributions and was deeply loved by all people, and should allow the people to burn incense to welcome him.

This proposal seemed to give Gu Zhenhua a great deal of face. Even Ma Shiying did not notice the problem. As a solid ally, Ma Shiying would come out to greet him personally and give Gu Zhenhua the highest courtesy.

The water-filled street in Nanjing City overnight and the loess cushion road. The people on the street prepared incense tables and flowers from house to house. They just waited for Duke Ji to enter Beijing and welcomed them warmly.

The seemingly super-standard reception is hidden behind it. Gu Xichou has discussed with other Donglin party members. They mobilized no less than 400 gentry. Taking advantage of the moment when Gu Zhenhua entered Zhengyang Gate, he immediately came forward to petition, forcing Gu Zhenhua to let go of the issue of farming.

Don’t underestimate this step, but it was the breakthrough that the Donglin Party chose after repeated consultations. In the eyes of the Donglin Party, Gu Zhenhua was full of sins, including indiscriminate killing, greed for money, looting, autocratic, lustful, and power...

But after all, these charges are not lethal enough. In the end, they are often a battle of strength. With Ma Shiying there, they can't afford to take advantage of the court.

In the end, Huang Zongxi, the rising star of the Donglin Party, raised the issue of attacking military farming. They did not attack directly, but petitioned first to ask Gu Zhenhua to relax the military farming policy and allow gentry and landlords to retain part of the land.

This suggestion seems reasonable, but it has hidden murderous intent. If Gu Zhenhua let go, it would be like admitting his mistake. They would then launch a dense offensive to excavate all the crimes of farmland, such as killing innocent people, slaughtering scholars, robbing indiscriminately, destroying the ancestral system, and competing for profit with the people!

But if Gu Zhenhua refused sternly, it would be even better. This is like, in front of the world, Gu Zhenhua openly started a war with the gentry group.

Their operational space is even greater, with bullets and public opinion. This is a unique trick that the Donglin Party has tried and tested. Even if it can't defeat Gu Zhenhua, it will make him famous and break the halo of loyal ministers on his head. Without Gu Zhenhua's strong support, they can concentrate their firepower to defeat Ma Shiying.

But this plan is not bad. No matter how you look at it, they will not suffer any loss.

In Jinghong Teahouse near Zhengyangmen, Huang Zongxi, Qiao Ke, Yao Sixiao and others were sitting next to the window on the second floor, while drinking tea while staring at the situation at the city gate.

On the left side of the window was a scholar in his early thirties. He was not tall, a little thin, with a protruding forehead, and a pointed chin, and was holding a gold-spreading fan with Tang Yin's inscription inscription. He shook it gently.

This is the famous Huang Zongxi. In the future, he will be named historian, thinker, educator, and the founder of the Zhejiang East Historical School... all kinds of halos are diverse. At this time, Huang Zongxi was just a descendant of the Donglin Party. Relying on the name of his father Huang Zunsu, he began to make his mark in the Donglin Party.

"Brother Taichong, how do you think Gu Zhenhua will deal with it?" Yao Sixiao couldn't help asking.

Huang Zongxi smiled slightly: "Gu Zhenhua suddenly rushed up, and after all, he was a martial artist, only knowing brute force. He captured Mr. Yushan, but he was just framed and suddenly attacked. He heard that after the Duke of Ji went north, he was domineering. He first killed Xu Dingguo's family, then robbed land, and framed Mr. Lu, and even did not let go of the land of the vassal kings. He used all the best for such a person to treat gentry."

When Yao Sixiao heard this, he asked quickly: "Brother Taichong, since that's the case, aren't those gentry and fellow villagers going to be in danger?"

"So what if there is danger? Sacrifice your life for justice and kill yourself. If Gu Zhenhua's momentum is not suppressed and the farming is successful, the four towns in Jiangbei will do it. Maybe Ma Shiying will do it too, what should we do then? At this moment, we should fight to the death, and we must not have a little bit of a woman's kindness!"

Qiao Ke, who had been silent all the time, suddenly said: "That's right, what Brother Taichong said makes sense. We don't have power or power, but we only have strong will. Even if we sacrifice our lives, we must keep the Ming Dynasty's ancestor system and not allow a warrior to arbitrarily destroy the rules of the world!"

While talking, suddenly a horse's hooves rang across the street. The knight held up a high banner and shouted loudly: "Duke Ji is here! Duke Ji is here!"

After receiving the news, everyone was moved. The residents on both sides of the street came out one after another, burning incense and sprinkling water, waiting for Gu Zhenhua and Ma Shiying, who personally led important civil and military officials to wait outside Zhengyang Gate.

Under the newly built colored shed, there were vermilion-red court uniforms in pieces, and those blue robes could not come to the front. Almost all the top figures of the Southern Ming Dynasty came. Ma Shiying was also particularly radiant. This period of time made the censor look dirty and embarrassed. Gu Zhenhua, an ally, came, giving Ma Shiying great confidence.

Originally, Lao Ma thought Gu Zhenhua would return to Beijing quietly, but he didn't know that Gu Zhenhua was unexpectedly on a big boat and arrived in Nanjing, for fear that others would not know. Since Gu Zhenhua was so arrogant, Lao Ma could only try his best to cooperate.

"Duke of Ji went north to the Central Plains, trained and strengthened his troops, restored his hometown, made outstanding achievements and worked hard and made great contributions. He was a model of civil and military affairs in the world. I thought he should be rewarded more!" said Ruan Dacheng, Minister of War, said: "I heard that some people deliberately delayed the payment of military pay for the **, which is really a disastrous."

"Is this really the case?" Ma Shiying asked in surprise.

"Of course, Yuan Fu, the people in the court, had some complaints about military generals, but in this chaotic world, we should value military men to support the country!"

The two of them sang together, obviously embarrassing the people of the Donglin Party. However, Gu Xichou, the Minister of Rites, Jie Xuelong, the Minister of Justice, and others did not say a word. They looked at their noses and their noses, as if they were an old monk entering meditation.

Seeing that the sun was at the peak of the sky and dust was flying above the official road, Gu Zhenhua and the two battalions finally arrived outside Zhengyang Gate. Ma Shiying took the initiative to greet him from a distance.

"Brother, thank you for your hard work!"

Gu Zhenhua also jumped off the war horse in a hurry and said with a smile: "Master Yuan Fu is just going to Beijing to report his work. How can he work so many colleagues? Gu felt guilty!"

"Hey! The world is in danger, and I'm working hard. We who are guarding the rear should do this. I heard that I've also killed Xu Dingguo?"

"That's right, an old man is doing evil and looting the people. Countless people are exhausted from digging coal in the mines. I have to take action to eradicate this villain."

"Okay, it's time to kill, it's good!" Ma Shiying said with a smile: "Everyone listened, the Duke of Ji has the right to be arbitrary on the occasion, and will not be subject to the orders of the outside king. He is a little stingy and maliciously slandered, which is really sinister."

Ma Shiying was obviously getting a vaccination and did not want the Donglin Party members to attack Gu Zhenhua with the Xu Dingguo incident. Gu Xichou didn't care, but just smiled and said, "Duke Ji is coming from afar, so please ask the Duke to go to the city to rest quickly!"

"Yeah!" Ma Shiying nodded and said, "Brother, let me lead you a horse!"

"No, no!"

Gu Zhenhua quickly refused, but in the end the two had to compromise. Ma Shiying led the war horse, Gu Zhenhua followed behind, and the other ministers surrounded him tightly.

"Hyit!" Yuan Jixian, the deputy commander of the Imperial Command, couldn't help but say: "One pretends to be respectful to the wise and the other pretends to be humble and polite, but they are all birds of a feather, a treacherous minister of the dynasty!"

Jie Xuelong coughed gently from the side: "Don't worry, there's a good show!"

All the officials surrounded Gu Zhenhua. As soon as they entered Zhengyang Gate, the surroundings were filled with music and the people knelt down. There was no sight at all. The tables on the roadside were filled with food and fruits, which were very grand.

"Too much, too much!" Gu Zhenhua said repeatedly: "How can you work so hard on the people? Gu felt guilty!"

Gu Xichou suddenly smiled and said, "Duke Ji really loves the people as much as his son, and we admire them very much!"

"Yes, yes, An**Qui is undefeated, and is the example of the world!"

A group of people from the Donglin Party suddenly changed their voices and began to flatter Gu Zhenhua. If they were not prepared, Gu Zhenhua might have been confused, but now he is not fooled at all. The more you say good things, the more you should be careful.

Just after walking dozens of steps, suddenly there was a shout in an alley. A tide of people rushed out, just blocking the road, and they all knelt on the ground. The soldiers were caught off guard by the collision and had no time to pull them away.

"What's going on? Is there any more kingly law? I won't drag it out for me!" Ma Shiying suddenly became angry and shouted loudly.

But facing hundreds of people, the soldiers had no choice.

Gu Xichou suddenly smiled and said, "Mr. Yuanfu, Duke Ji is famous all over the world and loves the people as much as his son. If the people want to see him, how can you stop him?"

"That's right, we just want to meet Duke Ji and tell him about it!"

The old gentry who was leading the way also beat the snake and followed the pole. He knelt down and crawled a few steps, and put a fold on his head.

"I beg you to see what we ask."

Ma Shiying suddenly felt something was wrong and hurriedly looked at Gu Zhenhua. However, Gu Zhenhua smiled slightly, walked forward without hesitation, and took the letter.

In an instant, Gu Xichou, Jie Xuelong, Yuan Jixian, Yi Yingchang and others all looked at Gu Zhenhua, waiting for him to open the memorial. The gentry begged hard, and they took action again, forcing Gu Zhenhua to bow his head in public.

Gu Zhenhua picked up the note and was about to open it. Everyone held their breath in an instant. All kinds of thoughts turned countless times in a second, and everyone was waiting for Gu Zhenhua's actions. Huang Zongxi in the teahouse also stared at Gu Zhenhua tightly.

Enjoying the attention of the people, Gu Zhenhua suddenly smiled: "The big guy treats me so well and gives me a gift, so I can't help but return the gift."

Gu Zhenhua said, shouting loudly: "Come, send the gift!"

Suddenly, a sound of a carriage was heard. The twenty-two-car van rushed over and came to the middle of the road. There were mighty soldiers standing beside the carriage, with their chests and belly folded, and extremely arrogant.

"Hahaha, I just fought a war with the Tartars not long ago, so please take a look!"

While speaking, the soldiers removed the carriage board and immediately revealed what was inside. When all the people saw it, they were so scared that they sucked in air! (To be continued...)
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