Chapter 211: One Night in Jinling, the Situation Changes Dramatically

Jinling City, Prime Minister's Mansion.

The news of the Jiangyin mutiny, Wu Sanjia's death in battle, and Emperor Lingwu's change of surname has not yet reached Jinling City.

But for the prime minister Qin Ruhui, who has been in power for more than 30 years and is vigilant and suspicious by nature, he seems to have smelled the crisis in the air.

At present, Jinling City looks peaceful and peaceful inside and outside, but there are undercurrents and crises behind the scenes.

The Hongxi regime supported by Prime Minister Qin Ruhui has not been recognized by many royal relatives and local aristocratic families in the south.

Even the governors of Lianghu and Liangjiang who "came to Beijing by order" are not in harmony with Prime Minister Qin, and they only listen to the orders of the Hongxi regime.

Let's take the example of Su Chen, the governor of Liangjiang.

The fact that he secretly sent his eldest son to cross the Yangtze River at night to the Hu Ben New Army camp in Wu Sanjia on the north bank was discovered by the Red Guards under Qin Ruhui that night, and they reported it to Prime Minister Qin immediately.

Even later, when Su Chen, as the commander-in-chief of the Jinling Defense War, allowed the Hu Ben Navy on the other side of the river to pass during the navy rotation outside Jinling City, Qin Ruhui also knew about it.

The reason why Qin Ruhui did not tear his face with Su Chen was because he was afraid of the 50,000 Liangjiang New Army in Su Chen's hands.

Once Su Chen led the 50,000 Liangjiang New Army to rebel, Qin Ruhui and Jinling City, the base of the Hongxi regime that he supported, would be in danger.

Sometimes, Qin Ruhui was also very puzzled.

Both were prime ministers, and both used the emperor to control the princes. Why could Cao Mengde play the Three Kingdoms and finally lay a solid foundation for his son Cao Pi to become emperor, while Qin Ruhui, who obviously had a good hand, played it so badly?

Now that the Daxin court is in this situation, Qin Ruhui dare not even hope to lay a foundation for his descendants to become emperors.

Whether he can live a peaceful life is still uncertain.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

At this moment, in the study of the prime minister's mansion, a knock on the door brought Qin Ruhui's thoughts back to reality.

Outside the house, a voice came: "Dad, are you looking for me?"

It was the voice of Qin Tianchao, Qin Ruhui's eldest son.

"Tianchao, come in!"

In the study, Qin Ruhui adjusted his mood and asked his son to come in and talk.

Creak!

Soon, Qin Tianchao, dressed in a white suit, pushed the door open and closed it carefully.

Qin Ruhui looked at his eldest son Qin Tianchao, who was in his thirties, and asked in a dignified manner: "Tianchao, how is the task that your father asked you to do going?"

Qin Tianchao subconsciously bowed his body and replied: "Dad, you asked me to pack up the gold and silver jewelry in the Qin Mansion. I have already counted and packed them;"

"The total is 12 million taels of gold, 97 million taels of silver, countless gold and silver jewelry, and land and other things that cannot be taken away are not included in the inventory statistics."

Hmm!

Qin Ruhui half-closed his eyes, nodded and said: "Tianchao, your father has been an official for more than 30 years, and in the end, he only bought these money for the descendants of the Qin family;"

"Dad's original intention was to let you take over your position after entering the official career to ensure that the foundation of my Qin family will last forever;"

Ah——

Speaking, Qin Ruhui sighed and continued: "But now the situation in Jinling City should also be clear to you. The Hongxi regime that Dad supported has not been recognized and supported by the royal family and the aristocratic families in the south;"

"Even the civil and military officials in Jinling City, most of them are not in the same mind as Dad;"

"So, Dad has to make plans and arrangements in advance for the sake of the descendants of the Qin family!"

Qin Tianchao listened to his father Qin Ruhui's teachings with his eyebrows lowered and his eyes obediently, with mixed feelings in his heart. He probably guessed what his father wanted him to do.

Sure enough, Qin Ruhui continued: "Tianchao, while Dad still has some power, you take these gold and silver jewelry and the family members of the mansion and go to Chengdu to take shelter for a while;"

"After the situation in the capital is stable, Dad will send someone to pick you up!"

"Dad, I won't leave!"

Qin Tianchao, who had been lowering his head, finally raised his head, looked at his father Qin Ruhui stubbornly, and said firmly: "Dad, you are in need of people now;"

"The civil and military officials in the court are now busy making money, and there are only a few who can really provide support and help to you;"

"Although the child is a little weak and can't replace Dad to ride on the horse to kill the enemy, I can still stay by Dad's side and give him advice!"

As he said, Qin Tianchao looked at his father sincerely and continued: "Escort the family members and gold and silver jewelry of the mansion to Chengdu "Tiankui and Tianjiang can take charge of the matter of the Chengdu Prefecture;"

"Dad, just leave the child here!"

Qin Tianchao said sincerely, but Qin Ruhui still just smiled kindly and shook his head, saying: "Tianchao, your filial piety is appreciated, but the matter of going to Chengdu Prefecture to settle down is none other than you!"

"Tiankui and Tianjiang are still young, and they may not be able to handle many things well. Dad handed the Qin family to you, hoping that you can carry forward the Qin family;"

"In this way, even if Dad goes to the underworld, he can rest in peace!"

"Dad——"

Qin Tianchao wanted to say something, but was finally interrupted by Qin Ruhui waving his hand: "Okay, Tianchao, this matter is decided!"

"In order to avoid more trouble, you will set off to Chengdu Prefecture tonight by water. Dad has arranged a boat for you at the dock, and the Red Guards will escort you along the way;"

"Remember, without a handwritten letter from Dad, you must not return to Jinling City without permission!"

"If the new dynasty changes, you will hide your identity and live in seclusion in Chengdu Prefecture. When the time is right, you will revive the glory of my Qin family!"

After that, Qin Ruhui directly issued an order to expel the guests: "Okay, get ready to go!"

"Dad——"

Plop!

At this point, Qin Tianchao no longer insisted, but knelt down in front of Qin Ruhui with a plop, kowtowed to his father three times, and left the study of the Prime Minister's Mansion with a look back every three steps.

Looking at the back of his eldest son Qin Tianchao leaving, Qin Ruhui's cunning face finally showed a satisfied smile.

Humph!

He snorted coldly and said to himself: "Whether it is you Wu Sanjia or Chen Huaian, I am not as strong as you two in terms of military strength;"

"But, even if you two get Jinling City, it is a poor dead city, and the people are living in poverty and hunger. If you want to restore vitality, hum, let's talk about it in thirty years!"

"What I can't get, others can't get!"

After saying that, Qin Ruhui shouted sternly outside the study: "Come here, pass on my order, all the civil and military officials in the court will go to the Jinluan Palace for an emergency ceremony immediately, and I have important matters to explain!"

"Yes, sir!"