Zhu Xu's words were sincere.

And in fact, he is sad.

Obviously, Zhu Xun was not unable to see the problems, but knew that these problems were all there, but it was too late to improve Xu Tu, and it was difficult to get back on the heavy lifting, so he had to make the most helpless choice.

Zhu Shi raised his eyes and looked at Xu Jingming and said, "You have been leading the new army for so many years and have negotiated with the bandits of Rongshan. Therefore, if I want to defend the city, I must rely on you."

He sighed and said, "Before, the Xu family was a loyal and kind person. In the founding of the country or the Jingshen, you all made great contributions. Now the country is in danger and is only on the front line. Some people say that you are forgiveing ​​the bandits and I do not believe it, so I am willing to make it open and honest with you. I just don't know if you can entrust a big deal?"

Xu Jingming said: "Your Highness also asks you to give me instructions."

Zhu Xu said slowly, "I ask you, how should I guard this city?"

Xu Jingming didn't dare to hide his own personal gain. He knew in his heart that a wrong word might cause suspicion. So he put all his energy into it and said slowly: "Your Highness thinks that the current big trouble is the enemy of Jiangxi or Zhenjiang?"

"Oh? What does this mean?"

"The enemy in Jiangxi is going to destroy the world. If they take Jiangxi, they will attack everywhere and attack various provinces. They have hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers and slowly erode them. At most, three to five years. If there is no mistake in the middle, the world will be within reach, and our Ming Dynasty will have no place to stay."

"As for the enemy in Zhenjiang, it is coming in a fierce battle. Sooner or later, their troops are only 40,000 to 50,000, but they are all elite soldiers who dare to fight. The one who leads the troops is Hao Fenglou. Hao Fenglou wins every battle and wins every battle, so the officials think that this is also a conscience of the court."

Zhu Xuhe nodded and said lightly: "So, which one is the problem that the court needs to solve at the moment?"

"The enemy of Zhenjiang." Xu Jingming continued without hesitation: "They have few soldiers, many soldiers and a wide range of generals. They are alone. We are backed by Jiangnan and Jiangbei. If we attack with all our strength, the court will have a 70% chance of victory. As long as we defeat this lonely army, the myth of the Langshan army's invincible army can be shattered. If we can use this to capture Hao Fenglou, it will be enough to threaten Langshan and make him surrender. This will not only greatly increase the morale of the court, but also make the court have no worries and support the Jiangxi camp. Your Highness, if the emperor personally commands the emperor and hundreds of thousands of elite troops come out together, how can the Liangshan bandits be caught off guard? This is the only chance for the imperial court to win. Hao Fenglou has been undefeated many times and has long been arrogant. He thinks he is invincible in the world. The so-called arrogant soldiers will be defeated, and the court can just take advantage of this fighter opportunity..."

Zhu Xu seemed to be moved, and he began to ponder.

Xu Jingming looked at Zhu Xi nervously. If Zhu Xi was willing to nod, he could immediately inform Hao Fenglou. At that time, as soon as the official army left Jinling, Hao Fenglou could set up an ambush. At that time, the world would be really taking things out.

Zhu Xun suddenly smiled bitterly at last. He shook his head and said, "Your method is good, but you can't do this. After all, Your Majesty is young, how can you lead the army in person? If something goes wrong, then it will really make the sun and the moon dim. Besides... this is too unstable and too risky, and it is not a perfect solution."

Xu Jingming said: "Your Highness, you can't get a tiger's son if you don't enter the tiger's den. Besides, if you stick to it like this, when the thieves from Jiangxi go north, they will lose all the money. Hao Fenglou is showing off his power in Zhenjiang, and the whole army is indignant. At this time, it is just right to use this spirit to fight him to fight. If the soldiers are cold and the soldiers are cold, the Langshan Army will surround Jinling, which will make the thieves' army happy?"

Zhu Qi smiled and said, "I know you have good intentions, but some things are not something that I can do. I ask you, is the emperor willing to lead the army in person? Also, are the ministers willing to take such risks? Look, everyone in Jinling is seeking peace and hopes to delay and put everything on hold. What can I change?"

Xu Jingming couldn't help but be disappointed. He might have made a great contribution by this, but Zhu Xu finally retreated.

However... Xu Jingming was a little lucky. The current Daming was obviously no longer the vigorous Ming Dynasty during the Hongwu and Yongle periods. There was only a twilight atmosphere inside and outside Jinling. The emperor was like this and the ministers were like this. Can they really win by relying on them?

Xu Jingming smiled and said, "In fact, it's not bad to stick to it, just wait for change."

Zhu Xu glanced at Xu Jingming deeply and said, "Are you disappointed? I think I can't act erratic?"

"The officials dare not."

Zhu Shi sighed and said, "What I can do is accompany this big ship, go with it, and walk with the flow. Once the storm comes, it will be destroyed with the ship. What can I do if I have no other skills to turn things around? You can do your own fault."

Xu Jingming nodded and said, "The official wants to meet his aunt."

He did not say about Empress Dowager Xu, but called him an aunt, but just hoped to downplay Empress Dowager Xu's identity and obtain Zhu Su's approval.

Zhu Xun's face was frozen and he said after a long time, "Is that right? I think, there is no need. She is doing well. I trust you, but it does not mean that others trust you. Do you understand what I mean? I don't like to attract any criticism."

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Xu Jingming left with some disappointment, but at least he finally understood some of the truth and reality, that is, His Highness, King Zhou, was not a responsible person.

He is very smart, but he doesn't have enough courage.

Not as good as Hao Fenglou.

This is Xu Jingming's judgment. There are too many smart people in this world, especially in Jinling. The most intelligent people are like crucian carp crossing the river, but how many people are really responsible?

Everyone can go with the flow, but if you want to sail against the current, how many people have such courage?

The businesswoman did not know the hatred of the country, and still sang chrysanthemums across the river. Are these drunken and dreamy people all fools? Don’t they know that the ship is about to sink?

No, they know that they are all smart people, but they would rather rot slowly like this and wait for miracles than face the problem directly.

"It seems that it's time to write a letter." Xu Jingming thought to himself, a little sad and a little bit of joy. This is a very complicated emotion, so complicated that even he himself feels crazy.

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I will take a day off tomorrow. June 1st is coming, but there are many people going out to play that day, so I plan to go tomorrow. Please understand.r1152
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