I am the carpenter king

This is an old man of unknown age, with three strands of beard floating on his chest, and black and white hair on his head.He is wearing a gray gown, the fabric is the best Jiangnan brocade.However, the old man didn't seem to care much, and tucked the hem of the long gown into his belt. The top of the long gown was also covered with dust, and holes had been exposed in many places.

While listening to the guard's narration, the old man kept looking inside, as if he was very interested in the two Song brothers.The expression on his face is also constantly changing. At first, he was shocked, then he was playful, and finally it became a difference.

Song Yingsheng glanced at his younger brother, his eyes were full of color, he put his head close to Song Yingxing, and lowered his voice, "Be careful, this old man is not simple!"

Hearing Song Yingsheng's words, Song Yingxing nodded quickly, this is the first person who appeared here in half a month.If I and my elder brother want to go out, I'm afraid it will fall on this person.Lowering his head and thinking for a while, Song Yingxing said uncertainly: "Brother, is this person the elder of that Mr. Bai? If so, we might be able to go out."

Nodding in agreement, Song Yingsheng also felt that it was very possible, after all, he and his younger brother had been imprisoned here for half a month.In the past half month, except for the guards at the door and the food deliverers, no one has appeared.If this old man hadn't been a person of extraordinary status, he probably wouldn't have come here either.

After thinking about Song Yingxing's words, Song Yingsheng also nodded. After all, he is an elder in the family, so he understands things better than younger ones.It is inappropriate to detain the two of us here, I hope this old gentleman can be more reasonable.

The guard seemed to have finished reporting, the old man nodded lightly, stepped in, and looked at the two Song brothers with a strange smile on his face.His eyes kept looking back and forth between the two of them, as if he wanted to see something from them.

"Song Yingsheng, Song Yingxing, I met the old man!" Song Yingsheng and Song Yingxing stood up quickly, saluted the old man respectfully, and said.

Slowly nodding his head, the old man made his expression serious, moved his gaze away from the two of them, and said, "Shou Dali, the two of you are here, and the old man just came here today, it's really rude!"

After hearing the old man's words, the two brothers immediately showed joy, and Song Yingsheng hurriedly said to the old man: "Old man, we brothers don't know where we offended your son. It's really a heartbreak. Please ask the old man to make things right for us. Let the two brothers out. Although our brothers are not from the capital, is it a bit inappropriate for us to be detained at will?"

Song Yingsheng's words were very polite, but the meaning was clear. Although they were powerful in the capital, their identities were also Juren.It is too much for you to arrest two Juren for this reason.

The old man's expression did not change at all, he pondered for a while before smiling and said: "You two think highly of this old man. This old man is just the housekeeper here, and many things are not worth talking about. The two are invited by the young master. The guest, the old man is inconvenient to say anything."

"Old man, since you are the housekeeper of this family, please tell your son, if you still treat us like this, we will go on a hunger strike from today. Literati have backbones, and we will not linger!" Seeing the old man, Song Yingxing didn't care Looking at it, he shook his heart and said a little excitedly.

As if frightened by Song Yingxing's words, and seemed to have other thoughts, the old man shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Come with me!" As he spoke, he walked up the steps and gently said that the door of the North Study Room opened .

Song Yingsheng and Song Yingxing looked at each other, seeing the joy in each other's eyes, and hurriedly followed.But no matter what, the two of them never imagined that Emperor Tianqi threw them here, let alone that Emperor Tianqi had forgotten them at this time.

Looking at Luo Sigong who was kneeling on the ground, Emperor Tianqi tapped the table lightly, his expression became very solemn.After thinking for a long time, he said, "Lu Aiqing, what is Xu Aiqing doing now?"

Luo Sigong, who was kneeling on the ground, was taken aback for a moment, why did Emperor Tianqi ask Xu Xianchun?Although Xu Xianchun respected him very much and was very capable in Jinyiwei, Luo Sigong didn't like this person.

As the commander of Jin Yiwei, Luo Sigong reviewed the number of people. Although Xu Xianchun looked self-denying and devoted to his duties, Luo Sigong felt that Xu Xianchun was very dangerous.But Emperor Tianqi wanted to reuse Xu Xianchun, Luo Sigong didn't know what to say, he pondered for a moment and said: "Master Xu presided over the affairs of Beizhenfu is very good, and the errands are also done well."

Nodding his head, Emperor Tianqi didn't say anything, but turned the topic back to the topic just now, and said: "Is this all that Jin Yiwei has in his hands now? Can you catch someone to follow the vine?"

"Returning to the emperor, it is now confirmed that there are spies who built slaves in the capital, and Jin Yiwei has also monitored a few. The East Factory has also gained a lot. Eunuch Wei and his ministers work together. However, these people seem to be dead men. As long as they find out "Suicide" after being exposed, Jin Yiwei and Dongchang tried several times, but most of them failed. The mouth is also very hard to catch hands, but fortunately Jinyiwei and Dongchang still have some means in interrogating prisoners." Luo Sigong couldn't keep up with Emperor Tianqi's jumping thinking, but he knew that the best way for him was to answer honestly.

Looking at Luo Sigong with a slight frown, seeing that he was about to say that Jinyiwei and Dongchang were to be punished, Emperor Tianqi waved his hand, interrupting Luo Sigong's words, and said: "Let's talk about the main points directly. I don't want to hear the process, I just want to know the result!"

A look of embarrassment suddenly appeared on Luo Sigong's face, and he hurriedly said: "Yes, Your Majesty! After interrogation by Jin Yiwei and Dongchang, a few people's mouths were pried open. But they don't seem to know much, they just know that they It was sent to the capital by the wild boar skin. As for what to do, they must follow the instructions from above, and they don't know who is above."

How can it be?Emperor Tianqi couldn't help asking himself in his heart, with such a strict organization, how could the wild boar skin have such a sophisticated intelligence mind?No, there must be something wrong.After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi asked, "Luo Aiqing, are these people captured by Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Han Chinese or Jurchens?"

At first, Luo Sigong was stunned, but Luo Sigong was a little ashamed, and said awkwardly: "Back to the emperor, most of these people are Han Chinese, and a very small number are Jurchens. They came to the capital in different ways, and they were all scattered. There is no connection, it is all connected by code.”[

Hearing Luo Sigong's words, Emperor Tianqi looked at Luo Sigong with the eyes of an idiot, and said angrily: "Luo Aiqing, as the commander of Jinyiwei, didn't you think of a way?"

Seeing that Emperor Tianqi was angry, Luo Sigong quickly knelt down on the ground and said: "My Majesty, I have already arranged for people to sit on the sidelines. As long as someone comes to contact you, you can follow the vine."

After hearing Luo Sigong's explanation, Emperor Tianqi nodded, but still gave Luo Sigong a dissatisfied look.With a serious face, he said: "Do this errand well, it's a very important matter, don't make any mistakes! Don't always kneel down, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will live up to your majesty's instructions and do my best!" Luo Sigong quickly promised, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and stood aside respectfully.

Luo Sigong knew in his heart that this matter had dragged on for too long, and Jin Yiwei and Dongchang had been gaining very little, so it was no wonder Emperor Tianqi was not angry.I made up my mind that this time I must handle the errands well, and arrange staff when I go back.

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Wei from Dongchang is here!" Wang Chengen walked in at this time, stood in the hall with a respectful face, and said.

Neither Emperor Tianqi nor Luo Sigong expected Wei Chao to come back at this time, but their reactions were different.Luo Sigong's face darkened in an instant, could it be that Wei Chao is hiding something from him?

He waved his hand, signaling Wang Chengen to bring Wei Chao in, Emperor Tianqi wanted to see what Wei Chao had to say.If he came to trouble Luo Sigong, Emperor Tianqi felt that he had to change to Du Gong from the East Factory.

In the Ming Dynasty, it was not always the emperor and the courtiers, but it was certain that the emperor would be the eunuch.It is certain that every emperor will change the eunuchs in the palace when he ascends the throne.After Emperor Tianqi ascended the throne in this way, most of the eunuchs in the palace belonged to the elderly, which was very rare.

Reusing the Wei Dynasty, Emperor Tianqi felt that this person could wrestle with Wei Zhongxian. Although he lost in the end, his ability would not be too bad.But after such a long time, Emperor Tianqi found that Wei Chaotai had let him down.

"Nubi Wei Chao joins the emperor, long live my emperor!" Wei Chao walked in quickly, knelt down on the ground, and respectfully kowtowed to Emperor Tianqi.

The emperors of the Ming Dynasty had their own eunuchs who were specially favored. Originally, these eunuchs who were in charge of ceremonies were to serve Emperor Tianqi, but Emperor Tianqi didn't call them.Wei Chao hadn't seen Emperor Tianqi for some days, and if it wasn't for Wang Chengen's help, Wei Chao felt that the emperor was ready to abandon him.

Signaling Wei Chao to get up, Emperor Tianqi asked with a serious face: "Wei Chao, what's the matter? Just now Luo Aiqing told me about the spies, and the errand was done well."

Glancing at Luo Sigong on one side, Wei Chao showed a little apology on his face, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Mr. Luo is loyal to the country, and he is a first-class virtuous minister. Naturally, slaves can't compare However, Dongchang just received some news, and Nubei did not come in time to communicate with Master Luo, but the matter is urgent, and Nubei still thinks it is better to report to His Majesty first!

Wei Chao said such a lot, rather than explaining it to Emperor Tianqi, it was better to explain it to Luo Sigong.Although Jin Yiwei and Dongchang are at odds with each other, they can only work together at this time, otherwise there will be some mistakes in the errand, and it will be the two of them who are unlucky.

Luo Sigong on the side immediately let go of his heart, and smiled at Wei Chao. He didn't suspect that Wei Chao was lying to himself, because it was unnecessary.It is not easy for Du Gong from Dongchang to be able to say these words.

Nodding his head, Emperor Tianqi said, "Is there any important news? Could it be that Dongchang has captured some important person?"

"Back to the emperor, no!" Wei Chao's face flushed immediately, seeing Emperor Tianqi's tolerance and generosity, he suddenly became mean, and he was a little uncomfortable.

Luo Sigong on the one side liked Wei Chao to be shy, but his expression remained the same, he stood seriously on the side, his brows were slightly wrinkled, and he looked worried.

"Your Majesty, Dongchang has inquired about the news that the White Lotus Sect has entered Beijing!" Wei Chao stabilized his mind and told the news he knew, and the whole hall was suddenly quiet.

Luo Sigong, who turned his gaze to the side, had hesitation on Emperor Tianqi's face, what's going on?The White Lotus Sect is such a troublesome name.

Glaring at Wei Chao fiercely, although Luo Sigong knew that Wei Chao didn't intend to put himself together, but now it is no different from putting himself together.Last time in Zunhua, I fought hard to kill the White Lotus Sect. The leader was killed and the saint was arrested. It can be said that he showed his face.

Now that he actually said that there is still the White Lotus Sect, he is slapping himself in the face. Luo Sigong's atmosphere is the atmosphere, but the matter of the White Lotus Sect has to be cautious.The Shandong uprising had just been wiped out, and they were also involved in the Huang Taiji incident. Emperor Tianqi didn't have a good impression of the White Lotus Sect.

"Your Majesty, although I defeated the White Lotus Sect in Zunhua City and killed its leader, the saint was captured alive. However, the White Lotus Sect is acting secretly, so I must have failed to wipe it out. Please punish the Emperor!" Luo Sigong knew very well, Dongchang He must have received solid news, otherwise Wei Chao would not be so sure.Instead of making excuses, it is better to admit it directly, so that Emperor Tianqi will not blame himself.

After taking a deep look at Luo Sigong, Emperor Tianqi said slowly: "Aiqing is just exterminating the White Lotus Sect in Zunhua, there may be remnants in other places, this cannot be blamed on Aiqing."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Luo Sigong saw that things really happened as he expected, Emperor Tianqi didn't blame him, and immediately showed joy.But after hearing Emperor Tianqi's next words, he couldn't laugh anymore.

"But Jin Yiwei is the son of the emperor's army, and he is the eyes and ears of the emperor. He didn't notice that the White Lotus Sect came to Beijing. Aiqing seems to want to explain to me!" Emperor Tianqi said at the end, his voice had become very stern.

Hastily lifted up his clothes and fell to his knees on the ground, with cold sweat on his forehead, he said: "I am negligent, please punish the emperor."

"I won't punish you lightly, but put away your useless thoughts, who deserves the credit, I know very well. Put away those petty thoughts, and be honest." Emperor Tianqi stared closely at you. Luo Sigong had an extremely serious face.

Knowing that Emperor Tianqi was dissatisfied with him, this was just beating himself, Luo Sigong hurriedly kowtowed, and said while kowtowing: "I don't dare to bear the grace of the saint, I will definitely do my job with all my heart!"

After waving his hands to signal Luo Sigong to get up, Emperor Tianqi said calmly: "I will write it down for you this time, but you two must remember to keep your own duties and do your own things well. Don't stretch your hands too much." Master, don't hide and fool me, it won't do you any good!"

"I dare not wait!" Even Wei Chao knelt down this time, and the two of them could see that this was Emperor Tianqi's indirect expression of dissatisfaction with the two of them.

After the two people got up, Emperor Tianqi looked at Wei Chao again, and Shen Sheng asked, "Wei Chao, tell me!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! Since Lord Luo of Zunhua destroyed the White Lotus Sect last time, the White Lotus Sect has been strictly investigated all over the country. Many incense halls of the White Lotus Sect have been destroyed. Because of the sudden incident, the White Lotus Sect has become the leader again!" Wei Chaogang said At this point, he slapped himself and said: "Bai Lian can't teach the younger generation, how can he be the leader of the dragons?"

"Okay, don't worry about this, let's continue!" Emperor Tianqi waved his hand, and now he is still in the mood to say this.

Wei Chao also felt that something was wrong, and quickly said: "The White Lotus Sect has suffered heavy losses for a while. It can be said that it has been wiped out. However, there are some diehards in the White Lotus Sect. They want to go to Beijing to take back the saint and continue the White Lotus Sect. The incense of teaching!" Wei Chao said cautiously, not daring to look up at Emperor Tianqi.

Lowering his head and thinking for a while, Emperor Tianqi said, "Wei Chao, how did you know? You still know so clearly?"

"My Majesty, Dongchang has spies in the White Lotus Sect. I couldn't get in touch with them a while ago. This time I got in touch again when I came to the capital." I have to show off myself.

"Eunuch Wei should be more careful, there is Jiang Gan stealing books in the Three Kingdoms, Eunuch Wei, don't ruin your future!" Luo Sigong really couldn't stand it any longer, and said smugly on the side.

Taking a playful look at Luo Sigong, Wei Chao's face suddenly revealed an angry look, and said, "Lord Luo's analogy seems inappropriate! Since there is Jiang Gan stealing books, who does Lord Luo think is Mrs. Cao?"

Luo Sigong's face flushed immediately, if the Wei Dynasty was Cao Cao's emperor, then the emperor would be Han Xiandi.If you say that the emperor is Mrs. Cao, then you are a big treason!When Wei Chao said a word, Luo Sigong immediately sweated profusely, knelt down on the ground, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I don't mean that! I just want to persuade Eunuch Wei, it's better to be careful in everything!"

Slapping the table hard, Emperor Tianqi could be said to be furious. He looked at Luo Sigong coldly, and then looked at Wei Chao.

Wei Chao was immediately elated, he was too smart, Luo Sigong couldn't pick it up now?Seeing that Emperor Tianqi was angry, he was even more happy, and it was best to drive Luo Sigong home.

"You guys really let me down. You are still tearing each other down at this time. Okay, you all go down!" Emperor Tianqi waved his hand violently, and rubbed his swollen forehead with the other hand.

This time Wei Chao was also unhappy, his face turned pale as paper, and he knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing.

"Okay, you guys go down! Finish the errand, and I won't hold you accountable. If you can't handle it, one of you will go home, and the other will go to keep the late emperor's spirit!" Emperor Tianqi didn't look at the two people again, just He waved his hand to signal the two to go out.

No one dared to speak anymore, the two stood up, saluted respectfully, and retreated step by step.

Just when the two were about to leave the hall, the voice of Emperor Tianqi came from inside, saying: "Jin Yiwei let Xu Xianchun enter the palace, Dongchang let Cao Huachun come!" (To be continued.)

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