East Factory Governor

Chapter 574 Who Takes Over the East Factory?

Cao Huachun's eyelids suddenly lifted, he didn't expect Qin Shuhuai to be so calm.

The world belongs to him in one thought?These are outrageous words!
However, when his eyes turned to Qin Shuhuai's calm and resolute face, Cao Huachun had to admit in his heart that he was qualified to say this, and he was telling the truth.

Isn't this world already in his hands?

Qin Shuhuai smiled slightly, and then changed his tone and said, "However, Qin has no interest in being an emperor. Chongzhen is a good emperor, diligent in administration, only willing to sleep for two or three hours a day, benevolent, blame all problems on himself, Even the rebellion of the people felt that it was his own fault, so he frequently issued edicts against himself, and refused to kill the rebels. Qin thought it was good for him to be the emperor. Moreover, if he continued to be the emperor, many people would die less.”

Cao Huachun gently twirled an emerald wrench on his thumb, thoughtful and silent.

Qin Shuhuai's words reached this point, and he refused to say another word, and stayed silent with him.

The room was extremely quiet, making the sound of insects outside the window extra noisy.

After a while, Cao Huachun said, "Master Hou, is it true that the teacher came from the ghost valley?"

Qin Shuhuai chuckled, "Is it important?"

"Hehe, yes." Cao Huachun laughed at himself, "Our family is really old! We only care about unimportant things. Lord Hou, the emperor is a good emperor, and the emperor really treats you as your brother. Throughout the ages, the relationship between the emperor and Lord Hou The friendship between monarchs and ministers, I am afraid that there will be no one in the past, and there will be no one in the future. If the Ming Dynasty really revives and the prosperous age really revives, this matter will definitely be recorded in the history, and it will shine through the ages!"

Cao Huachun knew very well that Qin Shuhuai's power was unstoppable.Although Qin Shuhuai told him that he would continue to protect Chongzhen as the emperor, he didn't dare to believe it all.However, he had no choice but to persuade Qin Shuhuai in this way at the end.

When Qin Shuhuai saw that Cao Huachun had said this, he answered, "Duke Cao, do you know who is the biggest obstacle to the revival of the Ming Dynasty and the prosperity of the world?"

Cao Huachun knew the answer, but pretended not to know, and asked, "What do you think, Lord Hou?"

Qin Shuhuai said sternly, "Duke Cao asked the question knowingly. The dignified Governor of Dongchang, the emperor's eyes and ears, is this how Cao Du pretended to be deaf and dumb when he was fair? Humanity values ​​harmony, but the way of 'harmony', Is it really deceitful, pretending not to know, whitewashing the peace?"

Under Qin Shuhuai's repeated questioning, Cao Huachun's complexion became stiff and he was speechless.

Because Qin Shuhuai's question was correct.Since he took charge of Dongchang, he has known that the Donglin Party has brought disaster to the country and the people, but out of various considerations, he has been avoiding the most serious and not daring to tell Chongzhen the truth.

Why?He was afraid that Chongzhen would have a large-scale confrontation with Donglin when he was young and arrogant, and that something unpredictable would happen!So while he was collecting evidence of Donglin's crime, he didn't dare to tell Chongzhen, at most he could only remind him on the sidelines.

He originally expected that one day, when Chongzhen's power was stabilized, he would be presented with the evidence of Donglin's crimes one by one, and wipe out the gang of hypocrites who harmed the country and the people.However, Chongzhen has only been on the throne for more than two years, and his power has not been stabilized, but there have been major changes one after another. Not only has the Donglin Party not declined, but its position has been strengthened day by day, which made him even more afraid to tell the truth to Chongzhen, and even more afraid to attack Donglin.

So, he really became the person who pretended to be deaf and dumb, whitewashing peace!
What people say is not wrong at all!
Thinking of this, Cao Huachun sighed deeply, "Your Majesty taught me the lesson. Our family... is indeed a generation of deceitful people! The Tartars outside the Guan and the rogues inside the Guan are nothing more than the rot of the skin, and the Donglin Party is my confidant's trouble. It’s this group of hypocrites who are beating Daming to the bones and killing the emperor, but our family is still pretending to be deaf and dumb, pretending not to know. Hehe, it’s really ridiculous, ridiculous!”

Qin Shuhuai knew that he had already achieved half the battle.

He said again, "Mr. Cao, it is the responsibility of the factory guard to supervise all the officials. To put it bluntly, the factory guard has neglected his duties in this matter. Now that the world is in chaos, it is time for the factory guard to make up for it. How can you bear to retire and return home at this time?"

Cao Huachun's eyes showed unwillingness, but he had no choice.Now he is seriously injured, old and frail, and has no energy and physical strength to deal with the numerous official duties of Dongchang, so he can only hand over Dongchang.

With a wry smile, he said, "Master Qin's kindness, our family knows it. It's a pity that our family is in such a weak state that it is no longer possible. Those official documents, just read for a while, make you dizzy, and cough all night long. I feel drowsy again during the day, I really can't serve the emperor anymore."

Qin Shuhuai couldn't bear to look at Cao Huachun with a tired face.If he had rescued Cao Huachun back then, Cao Huachun would not have been seriously injured.But he didn't regret it. First, he didn't seriously injure Cao Huachun. Second, if he didn't do this, how could he have the opportunity to get involved in Dongchang?Besides, if the situation at that time changed, Cao Huachun would not save himself.

He collected his thoughts and continued this extremely important conversation.

He said, "Duke Cao, if you insist on retiring from your old age and returning to your hometown, can you think about who will take over Dongchang?"

Cao Huachun's expression froze slightly, because what Qin Shuhuai said hit his mind.

Among the eunuchs, only Wang Chengen and Wang Dehua were the most qualified to take over the post of governor of the East Factory.

Although Wang Chengen was loyal to Chongzhen, but he acted extreme and cruel. If he was in charge of Dongchang, he would desperately eliminate all those who pose a threat to Chongzhen. As for the matter of jumping over the wall, if the governors in various places who hold great power stand on their own, then the Ming Dynasty will really fall apart.

And Wang Dehua has always been a man who adapts to the situation.Now that the Donglin Party is in power, he has a very good relationship with Donglin. If he takes charge of the Dongchang, Donglin will probably be even more unscrupulous.

Except for these two, the rest of the eunuchs, big and small, were all too young in prestige and qualifications, and not capable enough to command the East Factory.

Seeing that Cao Huachun remained silent, Qin Shuhuai continued, "Governor Cao, you can't do without the factory guards if you want to pacify Donglin, you know that well. Now Luo Yangxing adheres to the doctrine of the mean, and he is kind to everyone, and most of the Jinyi guards everywhere It is difficult to rely on Jinyiwei because it is in collusion with the local governor. Now the only one who can help the emperor secretly deploy and decisively implement thunderbolt methods when necessary is Dongchang. If the Dongchang entrusts non-human beings, it will be difficult for me, Ming, to scrape bones and heal injuries. Ascend to the sky. Does the governor want me to take soldiers to pick up the black yarn of the Governor of Donglin in every province and city?"

Cao Huachun nodded slightly, and then said to Qin Shuhuai, "What Hou Ye said is very true. I don't know, what advice does Hou Ye have?"

(End of this chapter)