Late Ming Dynasty: Oops, I am surrounded by the Donglin Party

"How can this be?"

Liu Jiawei was immediately shocked when he heard this.

He had thought something bad had happened, but he never imagined it was so serious.

No wonder Chen Tao and the others were so cautious just now and even killed three clans. If this is true, it is possible that all nine clans will be killed.

Everyone talked one after another and told Liu Jiawei everything that Zhang Shikang had done in the past month, including the fact that Zhang Shikang asked someone to write articles praising him.

"We brothers didn't study well in the Imperial College back then. You are well-educated, so I called you here to help us analyze what we should do about this matter," Xu Wenyuan added.

Since the retreat from western Liaoning, Zhang Shikang had already begun arranging people to sing his praises. At first, Sun Dasheng and others did not care.

They also felt that their eldest brother had made outstanding contributions, and if they were in their shoes, they would definitely want others to know about it.

But when they arrived at Yongping Prefecture, they felt something was wrong, especially when all the people were cheering "Long live their big brother" during the disaster relief.

Xu Wenyuan was the first to realize that something was wrong, and he broke out in sweat all over his body in an instant.

So he privately summoned Sun Dasheng and others and found that they also realized that something was wrong.

They were so worried that they were all the way back from Yongping Prefecture. They wanted to ask their eldest brother, but no one dared to open their mouths.

Sun Dasheng originally wanted to ask his father, Sun Weifan, the second-in-command of the Imperial Guards, but in the end he didn't dare to ask.

It’s not that I’m worried about getting beaten, but I’m worried that my dad will go and complain.

After all, Sun Dasheng still understands his father. If it really comes to that critical juncture, Sun Dasheng has reason to believe that his father will definitely sacrifice his own family for the sake of justice.

Xu Wenyuan and others knew that according to common sense, what they should do when they discovered this matter was to write a memorial to report it to His Majesty.

But the members of the Second Son Group were all childhood friends who grew up together. Zhang Shikang took them to play since they were very young.

We were classmates, worked together, and carried guns together.

They were able to be granted titles along the way on the battlefield because of the leadership of their eldest brother.

It would be better to kill them directly than to let them report the boss.

On the other hand, they were actually also trying to figure out whether the eldest brother was hinting at something to them, especially when he was in Yongping Prefecture, because he was so ostentatious.

After all, even if they didn't study well in the Imperial College, they still knew the story of the Chenqiao Rebellion in the Song Dynasty.

When they were in Yongping Prefecture, the situation was very similar to that of Emperor Taizu of Song. Each of their second sons held a large army and all they had to do was find a yellow robe and put it on their eldest brother.

The Imperial Guards are under their control, who in the capital can say no?

This group of young men had indeed discussed this, but in the end they didn't dare to do it. It's not that they didn't dare to do it. As members of the former dandy group in Beijing, there was nothing they didn't dare to do.

To be exact, I don't want to.

Looking back to the past, their eldest brother took them to tell their father how miserable and difficult life was for the current emperor.

They have followed their eldest brother all the way to the present day, and the emperor has never treated them harshly. Not only does he invite them to family banquets every year, but he also generously rewards them for their military achievements.

To be honest, Your Majesty didn't say anything to them.

Even in the little Confucian knowledge they learned, the sages warned them to be loyal to the emperor and the country.

On one side is his elder brother who is deeply loyal to him, and on the other side is the diligent and respectable emperor.

Sun Dasheng and others were caught in the middle and felt very uncomfortable.

It is said that it is difficult to be both loyal and filial, but what is before them is that it is difficult to be both loyal and righteous.

Since no one could come to a conclusion, Xu Wenyuan thought of Liu Kar-wai.

Liu Jiawei has been smart since he was young, and he has been playing with them since he was a child, so they wanted him to give them some advice.

This is actually a very risky thing, and it is even more risky for Liu Jiawei. After all, this matter originally had nothing to do with the Chengyi family.

But when Liu Jiawei gets involved and starts playing the Nine Clans Candy Crush game, there's absolutely no way to escape.

After hearing this, Liu Jiawei was stunned for three breaths.

Afterwards, Liu Jiawei stood up very solemnly, bowed to Xu Wenyuan, Sun Dasheng and others, and then said with great emotion:

"My brothers, you have called me here and told me something so important. How can I not pay attention to it?"

When the Marquis of Chengyi was attacked by the Donglin Party, the Duke of Dingguo and the Duke of Yingguo tried their best to protect him, and even fought with that group of civil servants.

Sun Dasheng and his men always had Liu Jiawei with them when they went out for drinks, as they had the money they had robbed from Zhu Zhengliang.

When Sun Dasheng and his friends committed crimes and were kicked out of the house by their father, they basically took refuge in the mansion of the Marquis Chengyi.

What are brothers?

Eight characters.

Share the blessings and share the difficulties.

"Hey Jiawei, you're always so formal. Don't blame us brothers for dragging you in. We're at a loss as to what to do.

None of our fathers are reliable," said Sun Dasheng.

Everyone nodded.

Liu Jiawei sat at the table and pondered for a moment, his brows gradually relaxed. He picked up the bowl and took a sip, then found that it was wine and put it down again.

Wang Jingduo was sharp-eyed. When he saw that Liu Jiawei no longer frowned, he immediately knew that this guy had a way. He tactfully poured a cup of tea for Liu Jiawei.

"The reason why you brothers are worried is probably because you remembered the Chenqiao Mutiny, right?" Liu Jiawei said very calmly.

Seeing everyone nod, Liu Jiawei said:

"But brothers, have you ever thought about what is the most important factor for the success of the Chenqiao mutiny?"

Everyone frowned upon hearing this, and Zheng Chong was the first to respond:

"Is it the yellow robe?"

Liu Kar-wai shook his head.

"That must be Zhao Da's group of generals. Now we are that group of generals." Sun Dasheng said depressedly.

"No, no." Liu Jiawei continued to shake his head, deciding not to play dumb anymore. After taking a sip of tea, he continued:

"The most important thing was Emperor Taizu of Song, because he wanted to wear the yellow robe.

This is completely different from the problem you brothers are facing.

We have been with the eldest brother for many years. We can't say that we are together day and night, but we have spent more time together than with anyone else.

So, I would like to ask you brothers, what do you think Big Brother wants most?

Liu Jiawei knew this group of brothers too well. He was very good at guiding them, and Xu Wenyuan and the others naturally knew Zhang Shikang. As soon as Liu Jiawei asked a question, everyone immediately had an answer.

Sun Dasheng took the lead and said:

"I know, big brother wants to go out to sea to engage in maritime trade and colonize. Big brother often talks about becoming the Pirate King."

But Wang Jingduo disagreed and said:

"Big brother also said he wanted to travel around the world and try all the delicious food!"

"And he has slept with all the beauties in the world!" Xu Wenyuan added.

"Oh, yes, yes!" Song Liangzu nodded repeatedly.

Liu Jiawei smiled and took a sip of tea.

“Look, brothers, the answer has surfaced.

Now there is only one problem left.

Why would he do that, brother? It's weird, isn't it?

It doesn't fit Big Brother's character at all."

After this analysis, everyone was left with no doubts. They all looked as if they had suddenly understood.

"I see, big brother is defiling himself!~"

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