"What?" Ding Yunyi was immediately confused after hearing this question. Why did the other party suddenly ask this question!
Ding Yunyi knew that if he didn't answer this question correctly, he might be killed!
silence.
Ding Yunyi carefully picked up the teacup and slowly drank the liquid in it until it was finished.
But even so, he still couldn't come up with an answer.
"Haha, brother, there's no need to panic. I'm just asking casually." Ding Nanjing naturally saw the other party's hesitation. Perhaps the other party was afraid of his question.
This is actually normal. After all, he is currently in his own residence and his weapons have been taken away.
When it comes to safety, who can say for sure?
Maybe all he had to do was throw the cup down, and five hundred swordsmen would suddenly rush out and end Ding Yunyi's life.
Of course, Ding Nanjing did not arrange for executioners, as the relationship between the two had not reached that point.
"In fact, your inclination is already very clear, that is, to support Emperor Chihui." Ding Nanjing explained with a smile, and at the same time patted the other person's hand, indicating that he didn't need to be too nervous.
"Even if you're not, everyone in the world will think you're a royalist."
"Ever since you sent troops to welcome Emperor Chihui, your identity as a royalist has become inseparable."
"What's more, you accepted the imperial court's appointment and became the Right General of Emperor Chihui, and even competed with Xiahou Jing in the court for a time."
"My dear brother, am I right?"
In reality, Ding Nanjing's guess is indeed correct, but does Ding Yunyi want to admit it?
Now that the other party has guessed it, if I keep denying it, I'm afraid they will think I'm insincere.
As descendants of the royal family, do we really have to be on guard against each other to this extent?
In the end, Ding Yunyi chose to follow his heart, admitted his political views, and asked in return: "Could it be that my brother does not approve of Emperor Chihui inheriting the throne?"
Ding Nanjing stroked his beard and didn't give a direct answer: "Hahaha, dear brother! What I am protecting is this Dachi world!"
"As for...who I specifically support...I'm sorry, I can't express my inclinations."
Can't? Ding Yunyi was even more puzzled: "Brother is in charge of the nine counties of Xiangzhou and is very powerful, why are you so timid?"
"Since ancient times, the throne has been inherited by the eldest son."
"If we go against the ancient system, it will cause disputes, just like what happened in the previous dynasty."
"Therefore, if we want to preserve the Chi Dynasty, I believe we should support Emperor Chihui."
"What do you think, brother?"
Ding Nanjing smiled, but still did not give a direct answer. Instead, he turned around, called the servant in, and took out the imperial edict.
The servant subconsciously glanced at Ding Yunyi, then looked at Ding Nanjing.
"It's okay, Yun Yi is my cousin, and I have a very good relationship with him." Ding Nanjing waved his hand and urged the servant to quickly take out the imperial edict.
When the servant brought it over, Ding Yunyi discovered that the servant was holding four different imperial edicts.
"My dear brother, take a look." Ding Nanjing handed over the imperial edict. Ding Yunyi took a closer look and found that they were imperial edicts issued by the four current emperors of Shenzhou, namely, Emperor Chihuai, Emperor Chihui, Emperor Chimu, and Emperor Daji.
Emperor Chihuai was established by the former general Motu and was the first to ascend the throne. He issued an imperial edict to appoint Ding Nanjing as the General of the Southern Expedition.
Emperor Chihui and Emperor Chimu fled after the turmoil in the capital and were supported by the Central Plains warlord Xiahou Jing and the northern warlord Lu Ganyue respectively. They appointed Ding Nanjing as the General of the Front and the General of the Guard respectively.
As for the Emperor of Daji, he was Lu Ganhai who proclaimed himself emperor in the east. He was extremely generous and actually made Ding Nanjing the Marquis of Zhennan.
In recent years, the emperors of the Chi Dynasty have followed the will of the previous emperor and have been extremely cautious about conferring titles, which have been very rare.
It should be noted that a title can establish an independent country under the central government and enjoy great autonomy.
Lu Ganhai's move unconsciously confirmed Ding Nanjing's jurisdiction over Xiangzhou in an official manner.
Of course, Lu Ganhai was a fake emperor and was against the Ding family. Ding Nanjing was loyal to the Chi Dynasty and naturally would not accept his reward.
Despite this, Ding Nanjing still received the Daji envoy politely and arranged proper accommodation for him.
"Brother, I really don't understand... Lu Ganhai is a traitor, why are you so polite to the envoy of Ji Dynasty?" Ding Yunyi stared at the other party's eyes, trying to get an answer.
Ding Nanjing smiled bitterly and then explained the current situation.
"My dear brother... I'm old now. I'm no longer the ambitious Ding Nanjing..."
"My rule...is nothing more than coordinating the interests of the various factions in Xiangzhou, thereby consolidating the rule of Xiangzhou."
"Each faction holds different political views. If I lean towards one side, this rare balance will be destroyed."
"To be honest, I am the same as you."
"...But, I can't say this openly. This is a helpless move."
"Chengtian Academy also holds the same view as you. This is one of the reasons why I strongly support Chengtian Academy."
Ding Yunyi nodded, and slowly understood Ding Yunyi's situation.
"Yun Yi, you know that since you set foot in Xiangzhou, the various factions have been targeting you."
"Many of them—including my brother-in-law, General Mao Dehui—want to get rid of you as soon as possible."
Hearing Ding Nanjing's words, Ding Yunyi was shocked: "Brother, why is this? I have no intention of harming Xiangzhou."
"Haha, you won't harm Xiangzhou, but you will harm the interests of Xiangzhou's aristocratic families!" Ding Nanjing took out a map and pointed to several counties.
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