Zhou Xian did not agree immediately. After a while of rest, he ordered to rush to Qufu.

Peng Shiqi led a large army to come, revealing his whereabouts, so he simply stopped hiding. More than a thousand people walked along the official road with great fanfare, so as to shock the bandits operating in Yanzhou.

Peng Shiqi himself couldn't ride a horse. When he came, he brought a carriage, so Zhou Xian dismounted and rode with him. On the way, he asked about some recent situations in Yanzhou and other provinces in Shandong.

In fact, Zhou Xian has his own channel for transmission.

But now he is outside, unless there are particularly important things, he will not use them easily. So he is not as good as Peng Shiqi knows about some things now.

Overall, everything in Shandong is still normal, and only a few small things caught Zhou Xian's attention.

The Longwu Army built a large number of ships in Hefei and trained water soldiers in Chaohu, which made Nanming feel threatened.

Zhu Cixuan ordered the appointment of Zheng Hongkui as the navy admiral and Zhang Mingzhen as the deputy admiral, and led all the Ming navy in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Zheng Hongkui was Zheng Zhilong's younger brother, and Zhang Mingzhen was once the general of Dinghai cucumber. Both of them had commanded the navy and were one of the few generals in the South Ming Dynasty who could command water wars.

At the same time, he sent Huang Daozhou to Fujian and appointed Zheng Zhilong as Pinglubo, and asked his eldest son Zheng Sen to enter the palace to serve as the guard of the imperial guard. The other Zheng clan members also had rewards.

Zheng Zhilong was grateful for this and asked his general Shi Fu to lead more than 100 ships of all sizes and sizes, and 8,000 soldiers to enter the Yangtze River channel. The number of people was not large, but these were all good water soldiers, which greatly enhanced the Yangtze River's defense and garrisoning power.

Zhou Xian curled the corners of his mouth, and there was a faint smile on his face, as if he was talking to Peng Shiqi, and he said to himself: Since the prince became emperor in Nanjing, he has become more and more courageous. Now he is like a feat. Zuo Liangyu, Qin Liangyu, Gao Jie, Zheng Zhilong, he is trying to conquer all the forces in the south one by one!”

Peng Shiqi said: "The commander-in-chief, look at what the prince does, and every move is very effective. You have been with the prince for a long time. Do he really have such ability?"

Zhou Xian was not old, but he went abroad and passed the imperial examinations and led troops abroad very early, and some of his abilities were understandable. Even so, it was rare to reach a high position like him.

Zhu Cilang grew up in the deep palace since childhood. After the disaster of the country's destruction, people may have changed, but their temperament and wisdom cannot change much in a short period of time.

Moreover, he is a few years younger than Zhou Xian. Peng Shiqi really can't believe that all this is his personal plan.

Zhou Xian smiled faintly and said, "What, I regret not going to Nanjing with the prince?"

Peng Shiqi's face changed suddenly and he hurriedly said, "General, subordinate..."

Zhou Xian waved his hand and said calmly: "It is understandable that people go to high places and low places. But you have to understand a fact. There are six ministers in Nanjing and many important court officials who followed the crown prince south. Even if you go, how long will it take to emerge? Only when you stay in Shandong can you have the chance and show your strengths. Do it well! Your official position will never be limited to the prefect in the future. Even if I fail in the end, those who enter Shandong will need you to come to a stable place. You will have a way out at any time, so there is no need to be too anxious for some things."

Peng Shiqi opened his mouth, a little confused about Zhou Xian's meaning. Is it a warning or expectation? His Adam's apple moved and did not answer Zhou Xian's words.

Zhou Xian had no intention of knowing his little thoughts, and then said, "The prince was gentle and kind, with a mean temperament. He was not the kind of person who could plan the overall situation. He had a help from his side. If what I expected was good, it should be the Xingming Society."

Seeing Peng Shiqi's face showing doubts, Zhou Xian continued: "After the prince went to Nanjing, a group of people gathered around him. Their official positions were generally not high, but they were extremely loyal to the Ming Dynasty and took it as their mission to revive the Ming Dynasty. Because of their rigorous organization, I only know that Huang Fei, Bai Zhu, Zhang Mingzhen, Fang Yizhi, Zhang Huangyan, Zheng Sen and others were all inside. Some of them have military power, some have connected with foreign generals, and some are planning the government. This has become a force that cannot be ignored in the Southern Ming Dynasty. If it can accomplish something, it may be possible that the Ming Dynasty will continue."

Peng Shiqi heard Zhou Xian be so patient and knew that what he said just now was not blaming him, so he breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Zhou Xian frowning slightly, he followed, "Listen to the words of the governor, it seems that he doesn't look down on them."

Zhou Xian nodded and said, "Huang Fei and Bai Sheng are both generals who lead the troops and have also served under my command. They are the choice of generals wherever they are. Zhang Mingzhen cooperated with Han Kuo to take down Huang Binqing, Chen Zilong, and Han Kuo's evaluation of him was very high. Fang Yizhi, Zhang Huangyan, and Zheng Sen are also rising stars in the court. If they were them, they could really make a career. But..."

Zhou Xian paused for a moment and continued: "But there are too many people in power in the south now. There are old ministers such as Shi Kefa, Qian Qianyi, Huang Dazhou, Gao Hongtu, Li Jiantai, Ma Shiying, Ruan Dacheng, etc., including Huang Degong, Zuo Liangyu, Gao Jie, Qin Liangyu, Cao Bianjiao and other generals, He Tengjiao, Yuan Shu, Zheng Zhilong and other local powerful factions, as well as Lu King, De Wang, Fu King and other vassal kings. Their intention to change will definitely touch the interests of these people. No matter how they look at it, they are not opponents of the old foxes, and the current Nanming cannot withstand too much storms."

Peng Shiqi was silent for a moment, and finally nodded gently, "The Supervisor said it is reasonable."

Zhou Xian smiled and said, "What I am most interested in now is who is planning these for the prince. This person has a clear understanding of the situation in the world and knows deeply that human nature must be a talent."

Peng Shiqi hesitated for a moment and asked, "Master General, could it be the Shige Division?"

Zhou Xian shook his head without hesitation and said, "It's not Shi Kefa. He is very famous and ranks high as the chief minister of the Southern Ming Dynasty. Most of the policies of the Southern Ming Dynasty are made by him. However, he is a man of a good manner, acts openly and pays attention to a righteous place. He has always looked down on military generals, so he will never make any suggestions to Zuo Liangyu and Zheng Zhilong as a marquis and Bo."

As he said that, Zhou Xian sighed, "I used to ignore the south side, but it seems that I have to send more people there. By the way, Master Peng, how is your master's health doing recently?"

Peng Shiqi did not expect Zhou Xian to suddenly ask about Gao Mingheng, and was stunned for a moment and said, "Since he went to the office, Gao Gong has been idle in Yizhou and no longer cared about the current situation. He has not contacted him for a long time."
Chapter completed!