If he could keep a low profile, he might have a good ending. All in all, Ao Bai was still a loyal minister.
Since he was a loyal minister, it was impossible for him to betray the Qing Dynasty.
However, the Qing Dynasty wasn't as united as it seemed, and Zhu Youjian wanted to use Oboi to make a fuss.
Five days later, Lu Xuan came to the Profound Language Pavilion with a document.
The document was presented. After Zhu Youjian finished reading it, he smiled in satisfaction.
It turned out that this document was equivalent to a confession written by Lu Xuan.
It was written from the perspective of Oboi, explaining his invasion of Liaodong, burning, killing, and looting. The words were filled with remorse.
The confession was signed by Oboi and his fingerprint was stamped on it.
"Five days and four nights. Haha, this Ao Bai is quite impressive to be able to persist for so long.”
"Yeah, I drafted seven or eight confessions, but he always tore them into pieces after hesitating for a while.”
"But in the end, he couldn't hold on and confessed, right?”
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded. His eyes were bloodshot.
"Thank you for your hard work, Lu Qing. What is Ao Bai doing now?”
"He's sleeping."
"Haha, of course, he's sleeping. When he wakes up, serve him well.
He also had to warn him that if he had any improper thoughts, he should send these documents to Dorgon in Liaodong.”
Lu Xuan bowed and left the Profound Language Pavilion.
Zhu Youjian looked out of the window. He was happy that the first step of the plan to disintegrate the Qing Dynasty had been realized.
'System, I want to summon you.”
Host, please choose the summoning option.
"Zhen wants to summon Shen Weijing."
Host, please note that Shen Weijing was unable to become an official official of the Ming Dynasty. The silver he offered was based on the third-class civil officials and generals.
Zhu Youjian felt that it wasn't worth it when he heard the system's price.
Third-rate generals could lead troops and garrison, and third-rate civil officials could govern a prefecture or county.
But such a big scam was worth a million taels of silver?
He was unwilling, but this plan had to be carried out by Shen Weijing. At this time, it was time to use this Ming Dynasty's greatest bluff.
"Summon Shen Weijing." Zhu Youjian ordered the system.
Summon Shen Weijing, a commoner of the Ming Dynasty, and offer one million taels of silver. Because Shen Weijing was loyal to the Ming Dynasty, the silver was halved.
"What is it? Shen Weijing was actually loyal to Da Ming?”
This was really beyond Zhu Youjian's expectations!
As for this Toyotomi Hideyoshi who had fooled Japan, North Korea, and the Ming court…
Even the Great Hoodwinker who had fooled him would actually be loyal to Great Ming. Who would have thought of this?
Shen Weijing, now known as Shen Degang, was from the capital. He was mainly in the tea business in the capital and had opened a teahouse.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Youjian called Lu Xuan back. In the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Lu Xuan entered the Profound Language Pavilion.
"Lu Xuan greets Your Majesty. May I know what instructions Your Majesty has for me?”
Lu Xuan thought to himself, why did the emperor call him back? Couldn't they talk about it together?
"Lu Qing, do you know a person called Shen Degang in the capital?”
Hearing the Emperor mention Chen Degang, Lu Xuan was surprised.
"This…Your Majesty, there is indeed such a person in the capital. This person was quite famous in the capital. But how did Your Majesty know about this person?"
Zhu Youjian ignored Lu Xuan's rhetorical question and said,
"Haha, this person is very famous. Mm, just bring him to see me.”
"Yes, sir!"
With that, he turned around and left.
Half a day later, Zhu Youjian saw a few Brocade Guard escorting a slender, pale-faced, scholarly-looking fellow into the room.
Although that person's eyes were blindfolded, he did not panic at all. His steps were light, and a smile hung on the corner of his mouth.
Zhu Youjian spoke first.
"Are you Shen Degang?"
When Shen Degang heard Zhu Youjian's words, he fell to the ground and bowed.
"This commoner, Shen Degang, pays his respects to our emperor!”His tone and tone were exactly the same as the second-rank officials in court.
"Shen Degang, how did you know that I wanted to see you?" Zhu Youjian asked curiously.”
"Who else can make Lu Tongzhi come to me personally besides the current dynasty?" Shen Degang said confidently.”
" You're indeed agile. Haha, good!"
Zhu Youjian waved his hand and said,"Take off Mr. Shen's blindfold."”
"Yes, sir!"
A Brocade Guard stepped forward and removed Shen Degang's blindfold.
Although he had taken off his blindfold, Shen Degang still maintained his kneeling position and did not raise his head.
"Shen Degang, you really know the rules.
I'm looking for you today because I have something for you to do. It's not easy to talk if you kneel.”
"I thank you."
Chen De Gang stood up and sat on an embroidered stool that a eunuch had brought over.
After sitting down, Zhu Youjian asked,"Shen Degang, do you know why I asked you to come here today?"”
"I don't know."
"I believe you've heard about Tudor's capture. For this matter, I want you to go to Liaodong and deliver a letter.”
"This…"
When Shen Degang heard "Tuoduo" and "Liaodong", he immediately became vigilant.
"Why? What's the matter?”
"For the sake of the country and the world, how can this commoner say that it's difficult?
However, I'm afraid that I can't complete the mission and delay His Majesty's plan.”
Shen Degang didn't take on all the responsibilities, which made Zhu Youjian feel that he could entrust this person with important tasks. This Great Hoodwinker was still capable of doing things.
"Haha, don't worry, it's just a letter. If he delivered it, the mission would be considered complete.”
"I understand. Your Majesty wants to send a letter, but you don't want to acknowledge the Qing court, so you let this commoner do it, right?”
"I guess so, but there are other things.
How about this, you read this letter first.”Zhu Youjian handed the letter drafted by Qian Qianyi to Shen Degang.
The gist of the letter was that the Ming court was willing to return Tudor to the Qing Dynasty as a sign of friendship.
However, they still needed the Qing Dynasty to return the cities of Liaoyang and Shenyang.
If they didn't agree, they could return 200,000 border residents or 20 million taels of silver.
When Shen De Gang saw it, sweat started to form on his forehead.
"This…" Shen De Gang knew that if this letter was sent to the Qing Dynasty, he would definitely die.
The Qing court would not agree to any of these three conditions.
If the letter was sent up, it would only make the Qing court furious, and they might even cook Shen Degang.
"Your Majesty, if you send this letter, this commoner will definitely die without a burial place!”
"Shen Degang, you don't have to worry. I believe that if it were anyone else, they would definitely die without a burial place."
But you will find a way. Moreover, I also know that the Qing Dynasty will never agree to the conditions in the letter.
So, my real goal is to use Tudor to exchange for someone else.”
"Who is it?"
"Do you know Fan Wencheng?"
Upon hearing this name, Shen Degang came to a realization and said,"Your Majesty, I understand!"
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