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The day quickly arrived at the appointed time. The first person to rush back to Tianjing City was the recently promoted Yong Tianhou General Zhang Yingchen.
When Zhang Guoliang of the Jiangnan Barracks found out that the Taiping Rebellion had broken out in Tianjing, he immediately organized the Qing Army to attack Changzhou, attempting to seize Changzhou and Zhenjiang, fighting their way to Tianjing to rebuild the Jiangnan Barracks. The brothers south of the Yangtze River in the Heavenly State were either under heavy pressure themselves, hoping for reinforcements from the central government, or under Shi Dakai's instigation, they were observing from the sidelines. After Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan executed the North King, the King of Yan, and Zuo Tianhou, the only commander in Tianjing City that could be appointed was Zhang Yingchen.
Hong Xiuquan was right. After Zhang Yingchen arrived at Changzhou with three thousand troops, he set up a field battle against Zhang Guoliang's reckless advance. The true elites of the Jiangnan camp were the 3,200 men under Zhang Guoliang's command. Facing Zhang Yingchen's 3,000 men, Zhang Guoliang bravely launched an attack. Halfway through the battle, almost 20% of Zhang Guoliang's elite troops had died. Zhang Yingchen's troops immediately launched a melee attack, and Zhang Guoliang's troops collapsed in less than the time it took for two incense sticks to burn.
After losing more than half of their elite troops outside Changzhou, the Jiangnan camp immediately withdrew back to Suzhou. With this kind of achievement, Zhang Yingchen was bestowed the title of Brave Marquis.
On this trip back to Tianjing City, Zhang Yingchen had brought along two thousand elite subordinates. Lin Fengxiang had long known of Zhang Yingchen's victory. When Zhang Yingchen returned to the capital, he personally went to welcome him. The two thousand men and horses were lined up neatly, each of them carrying a square military bag on their back and a spear on their shoulder. Just by looking at their disciplined appearance, one could tell that they were very different from the rest of the Taiping army.
Looking at this army, Lin Fengxiang suddenly had an illusion that Prince Qi Vézé had not left the Taiping Rebellion. Lin Fengxiang and Vézé had cooperated fully with each other during the Northern Expedition. He also wanted to train his troops into such an elite force, but no matter how much he trained, he always felt that he was lacking something. On the other hand, Vézé's troops seemed to have been injected with a kind of soul, a kind of "Qi". This was something that Lin Fengxiang could not do.
Lin Fengxiang approached Zhang Yingchen with a welcoming attitude. Both of them were Celestials, so there was no need for them to kneel to each other. Moreover, Lin Fengxiang knew very well that Vézé's troops only saluted by raising their hands, not by kneeling. He stepped forward to hold Zhang Yingchen's hand and said enthusiastically, "Brother Zhang! You're back! "
In the past year or so, Zhang Yingchen had also experienced many twists and turns. At this moment, Zhang Yingchen was so calm that it was somewhat frightening. Although his appearance had not changed, he seemed to have become a different person. If it was in the past, he would not have been able to shake hands with an important figure like Lin Fengxiang, let alone smile and hold Lin Fengxiang's hand, and calmly reply, "Hello, Lin Da Ge!"
"Brother Zhang, are you going to see the Heavenly King?" Lin Fengxiang asked.
"I received the Heavenly King's order to return to Tianjing City. Naturally, I have to see the Heavenly King first." Zhang Yingchen did not hide what kind of associations this action might bring to Lin Fengxiang. He spoke very clearly. If it was in the past, he would have tried his best to make Lin Fengxiang feel that he, Zhang Yingchen, had no enmity towards Lin Fengxiang. The one who had enmity was Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan. But now, Zhang Yingchen did not care about these useless declarations. He only answered the other party's questions truthfully.
Lin Fengxiang also seemed to be completely unaware of the Heavenly King's wariness towards this meeting. He calmly asked, "Then, after Brother Zhang meets the Heavenly King, can we talk at my place?"
"Sure!" Zhang Yingchen replied. That was all he had to say. He bid farewell and said, "Lin Da Ge, I will go and see the Heavenly King now."
After sending off Zhang Yingchen, Lin Fengxiang sighed inwardly. It seemed that people could change. Who would have thought that Zhang Yingchen would become like this?
The second person to arrive surprised Lin Fengxiang. The scouts quickly sent news that Wing King Shi Dakai had arrived in Tianjing City. When Shi Dakai's men arrived outside Tianjing City's gates, Lin Fengxiang was even more surprised. Not only had Shi Dakai come, but Yang Fuqing and Wei Jun had also come with Shi Dakai. Lin Fengxiang had been most worried that Shi Dakai would refuse to come to Tianjing City. Now, it seemed that he had been completely wrong. Shi Dakai was far more enthusiastic about this matter than anyone else.
Since Shi Dakai had arrived and even brought people from both factions of the Western Expedition Army, the meeting could already be held. At the very least, it could be held at the beginning.
After the three of them met Lin Fengxiang, they immediately headed for the Heavenly King's Residence. Lin Fengxiang chose to follow them. He was very worried about what would happen next. After all, the three of them had a deep grudge with Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan.
Yang Fuqing and Wei Jun were both victims of the coup in Tianjing. Regardless of Shi Dakai's role in it, both Yang Xiuqing and Wei Changhui had been killed by Hong Xiuquan. And if they were to investigate the source, Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan had an undeniable responsibility. Lin Fengxiang felt a little uneasy in his heart.
Unexpectedly, Hong Xiuquan was very calm when facing these three subordinates who held military power. He frankly expressed that it was time to put an end to what had happened in the past. Wei Changhui's biggest mistake was not ending it when it was time to end it. He had killed too many Heavenly State brothers. After that terrible storm, the Heavenly State brothers could not kill each other no matter what. If they could not learn from the tragedy not long ago, those brothers who had already ascended to Heaven would also feel uneasy.
Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan's tone was very accurate. Shi Dakai immediately expressed his approval. He expressed that what happened not long ago was a huge tragedy. If everyone continued to pursue the matter, there would be no end.
Lin Fengxiang originally came to smooth things over. He did not expect Shi Dakai to take advantage of the situation. But thinking about it, it was understandable. Shi Dakai and Hong Xiuquan were now fighting for the leadership of the Heavenly State. But before that, the Heavenly State first had to face Manchu Qing's advance. Therefore, Lin Fengxiang also came out to express that the Heavenly State brothers could no longer attack their own brothers.
These three big shots had the same attitude. Yang Fuqing and Wei Jun were finally able to confirm that the Taiping Rebellion would not continue to cause trouble. They also had to let go of what had happened in the past. No one would continue to talk about what had happened in the past. They were finally completely safe. At this moment, the two of them finally relaxed a little.
And Lin Fengxiang continued to say, "If we can't quickly get out of this mess, the lives of the local brothers will only become more and more difficult. This time, we old brothers must reestablish the rules! "
"What path does Marquis Jing Hu have?" Shi Dakai asked.
Lin Fengxiang did not directly speak to Shi Dakai. Instead, he replied to Hong Xiuquan, "Heavenly King! There are six ministries in the King Of The East's residence. Now, the Heavenly State also needs to reestablish six ministries. I think Huang Yukun should be in charge of the Ministry of Justice. He has always been upright. If there is a case that needs to be tried or sentenced, he should be the one to deal with it. When the King Of The East was alive, Huang Yukun was in charge of the Ministry of Justice. Everyone was very supportive. "
Huang Yukun was Shi Dakai's father-in-law. Back then, because of the Wrangler case, North King Wei Changhui and Chen Chengxiang, Together did not accept the wrongdoing of the King Of The East's uncle, Yang Xiuqing, and finally resigned. Lin Fengxiang's suggestion immediately made Wei Jun, who was familiar with the matter, look much better.
Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan saw that Lin Fengxiang did not directly discuss the matter with Shi Dakai. Instead, it was obvious that he wanted Hong Xiuquan to make the decree. Of course, Hong Xiuquan also knew about Huang Yukun's matter. This person was not the East King's best friend. Along with the murdered North King Wei Changhui and Zuo Tianhou Chen Cheng? They had a good relationship. Huang Yukun was also Shi Dakai's father-in-law. If Hong Xiuquan made him the Minister of Justice of the Taiping Rebellion, he would be able to get everyone's approval.
Under everyone's expectant gazes, Hong Xiuquan said, "Then let Huang Yukun be the Minister of Justice of the Heavenly State. In the future, all the cases between the brothers of the Heavenly State will be handled by Huang Yukun. The brothers of the Heavenly State are not allowed to kill each other! "
The meeting between the higher-ups of the army gradually reached a point of agreement. Although Shi Dakai was not dissatisfied with his father-in-law becoming the Minister of Justice, he could clearly feel that Lin Fengxiang's attitude was not one-sided in supporting Shi Dakai. From the looks of it, Lin Fengxiang did not object to Shi Dakai being in charge of the government. However, a large portion of Heavenly State's personnel power would not fall into Shi Dakai's hands. At least Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan, as the highest leader of the Taiping Rebellion in name, had to sign an order before he could appoint or dismiss high-ranking officials.
However, this was not a problem for Shi Dakai. Shi Dakai himself believed that there were people who could balance him, but no one who could go against him. With the Kings of the Heavenly State declining, Shi Dakai would definitely obtain the position of Heavenly State's highest consul.
After some discussion, everyone left Hong Xiuquan's place. Shi Dakai wanted to talk to Lin Fengxiang, but he did not expect Lin Fengxiang to speak first. "King Yi, if it's an official matter, we will discuss it with the Heavenly King in the imperial court. If it's a private matter, we can discuss it."
Shi Dakai was taken aback. He did not expect Lin Fengxiang to be so prepared this time. It seemed that he was really prepared to rebuild the Heavenly State with Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan as the center, at least in name. One should know that even Yang Xiuqing did not dare to directly deny Hong Xiuquan's right to speak. He had to completely remove Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan and not allow Hong Xiuquan to participate in any administrative affairs. If Hong Xiuquan had to participate in all the important matters of the Heavenly State, even if Shi Dakai obtained the position of Heavenly State's highest consul, with Hong Xiuquan's Heavenly King status, as long as he was allowed to participate in government affairs, he would naturally have the right to speak. This would have a great impact on the future situation of the Heavenly State.
After confirming Lin Fengxiang's position, Shi Dakai could not immediately talk to Lin Fengxiang. Their positions were too different. Shi Dakai hoped for a position like Yang Xiuqing's. He did not want to be restricted by Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan's power. He said with some embarrassment, "Then let's wait until tomorrow."
Lin Fengxiang did not say anything more to Shi Dakai. After bidding farewell, he went straight to Zhang Yingchen's residence. In Lin Fengxiang's plan, Zhang Yingchen was a very important part. He needed to get what he wanted as soon as possible.
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