I am the carpenter king

Looking at Xu Xianchun and Cao Huachun who were kneeling in front of him, Emperor Tianqi tried his best to cheer up. He didn't know why he always felt sleepy and couldn't keep up his spirits recently.Emperor Tianqi also found that he was always irritable and angry. Originally, he just wanted to beat Luo Sigong and Wei Chao, but he almost couldn't control himself in the end.

Shaking his head slowly, it may be that there have been too many things recently, Emperor Tianqi drove out the messy thoughts, and said: "One of you is the talent of Jinyiwei, and the other is the old man beside me. , I still leave some things to you to rest assured."

Xu Xianchun and Cao Huachun knelt on the ground, and when they heard what Emperor Tianqi said, they both knew that the opportunity had come.

Since returning to Beijing, Xu Xianchun has been a cold bench in the Jinyiwei. Everyone in the upper and lower levels is very polite to him, but they are all alienated.Xu Xianchun knew very well in his heart that he was now the No. [-] figure in Jinyiwei, and he was not Luo Sigong's confidant, so such treatment was naturally expected.

Although he was dissatisfied, Xu Xianchun did not dare to speak out. Although his status was very high, what he relied on was only the respect of Emperor Tianqi.However, Xu Xianchun felt that he was not as good as Luo Sigong when it came to the holy family.But when the matter came to this point, there was only one way in front of him, and that was to move Luo Sigong away.Even if I don't think so, others don't necessarily think so.There is no way to retreat, so he can only bite the bullet and move forward, besides, Xu Xianchun is not willing to be inferior to others.

Cao Huachun was even more unbalanced. He was an old man beside Emperor Tianqi. He had been by Emperor Tianqi's side since he was a child. He could be said to be the closest eunuch.However, since Emperor Tianqi ascended the throne, these close eunuchs did not stand out. Instead, people like Wang An and Wei Chao were in power.Although Wang Chengen and Chen Hong are also old people, but Wang Chengen is the close servant of Emperor Tianqi, Cao Huachun dare not compare.

Usually suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, Cao Huachun couldn't wait for a chance to express himself, he needed to tell Emperor Tianqi that he was stronger than the Wei Dynasty and the others.

"The minister accepts the order!" "The servant accepts the order!" Xu Xianchun and Cao Huachun hurriedly replied respectfully, but they couldn't hide the excitement on their faces.

Looking at the expressions of the two people, Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly. If he wanted the horse to run, he must feed the grass well.After thinking for a while, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Xu Aiqing, Jin Yiwei is the son of the emperor's army, and I value it very much. You do your job well, and I will not treat you badly!" Turning his gaze to Cao Huachun, he said: "Cao Huachun, are you The emperor is a close servant, do your job well, and the father-in-laws of the supervisor of ceremonies are not young, so don't worry." [

Now both of them were stunned, no one thought that Emperor Tianqi would speak like this, this was no longer telling the two of them veiledly, it was explaining the words.However, the two of them also realized that what happened this time was probably not trivial, otherwise the emperor would never have said such a thing.

"Don't worry, your majesty, I will do my best and die." Both of them kowtowed to Emperor Tianqi with excitement on their faces.

After waving his hands, Emperor Tianqi continued: "This errand is my test for you two. I have explained my words. If the matter is done well, I will reward you in every way. If it goes wrong, you two don't have to come back. See you now."

The two of them were shocked, as if a basin of cold water had been poured on their heads, they woke up immediately.No one was talking, they were all waiting for Emperor Tianqi to order, success or failure depended on it.

"I'm sending the two of you to Shanxi and Shaanxi this time. Originally, no one from Dongchang and Jinyiwei was allowed to be called. I will select 500 people from the imperial guards, and you will each take half of them. Remember not to reveal your identity. "Emperor Tianqi looked at the two of them with burning eyes, the expression on his face was very complicated, but his eyes were unusually firm.

This time, the two of them were even more at a loss. What are they going to do?Does the emperor want to check who?But the two of them didn't dare to ask, they just knelt there, listening to the row next to Emperor Tianqi.

"After you arrive in Shanxi and Shaanxi, there is only one thing you need to do, and that is to find out the situation in the two provinces. Whether it is official or private, whether it is public or private, you have to find out everything for me. As for the collusion between government and businessmen, the army [***], and the matter of empty pay should be investigated." Emperor Tianqi stared at the two people, waiting for their answers.

"Your Majesty, I have something to announce!" Xu Xianchun didn't realize how difficult this errand was, and if he really couldn't handle it, he didn't have to mess around.However, there are still some things that need to be said in advance, and some things must be prepared in advance.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi is not afraid of those who can do things with conditions, but those who can't do things.Some demands are normal as long as things are done well.

"Qizou the emperor, what are the identities of the minister and Eunuch Cao going to Shanshan and Shaanxi provinces this time? If you don't reveal your identity, many things may be difficult to do in a short time. I don't know how much the emperor gave to the minister and Eunuch Cao. What time? The emperor did not allow his ministers to mobilize people from Jinyiwei and Dongchang. I don’t know why? But because he was afraid that the news would leak out?” Although he didn’t know why, Xu Xianchun knew that the errand this time was certainly not as it seemed. Simple, these words can only be said bravely.

Instead of being angry, Emperor Tianqi nodded with a smile, with an appreciative smile on his face.Being able to say these words is precisely because he used his heart. As long as he does things with sincerity, Emperor Tianqi will not be angry.

"There is no deadline for this errand. You can come back when I think it's okay. As for when I think it's okay, it depends on how well you do. Your identities, on the surface, are yourselves Think about it, your private identity is an imperial envoy, and I will give you an imperial decree. I will allow you to act cheaply when it comes to hiding your identity. You are not allowed to use Dongchang and Jinyiwei, because you are really afraid of leaking the news." Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Xianchun and Cao Huachun answered the questions one by one.

"My Majesty, as far as Nubei knows, there are spies everywhere whether Lu is Dongchang or Jinyiwei. These people are all living as ordinary people and have no contact with Jinyiwei and Dongchang who live in different places. "It was Xu Xianchun who spoke this time. Although the expression on his face remained the same, there was a flash of enthusiasm in his eyes.

Whether in Jinyiwei or Dongchang, these hidden spies are the key to power. These talents are the most critical places in Dongchang and Jinyiwei.It's just that this list of Dongchang is in the hands of the factory governor of Dongchang, and the other is in the hands of Emperor Tianqi.Jin Yiwei was no exception, one was in Luo Sigong's hands, and the other was in Emperor Tianqi's hands.

Regarding the list in his hand, Emperor Tianqi knew very well that these people were all Jin Yiwei who had been hiding on the spot when Emperor Chengzu was.The East Factory was "inserted" in the local area after the establishment of the East Factory. After more than 200 years of development, it has already reached a very large scale. [

These people don't take the initiative to contact anyone on weekdays. They live the lives of ordinary people, serve as officials for the people, practice medicine and sell goods, and have various identities.Some people have only held that token all their lives, but they have never done anything. When they are dying, they pass this mission on to their descendants.

Emperor Tianqi stared at Cao Huachun seriously, the expression on his face kept changing, he naturally knew what Cao Huachun meant.It was not because he wanted Emperor Tianqi to hand over the list of Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces to the two of them.With these people, no matter what you do, you will get twice the result with half the effort.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi nodded, and said: "Okay! This time Cao Huachun went to Shaanxi, and Xu Aiqing went to Shanxi. I will give you two a part of the list. You can go to He Luo Sigong in the Wei Dynasty, and they will give you the list. you."

Emperor Tianqi would not do such a thing without directly handing over the list to these two people.However, in order for things to not go wrong, Emperor Tianqi can be said to have spent all his money.

Hearing Cao Huachun mention the list just now, Xu Xianchun also showed joy on his face, but seeing Emperor Tianqi pondering, Xu Xianchun felt that things might be self-defeating.But hearing Emperor Tianqi's answer, Xu Xianchun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty, even though I'm an imperial envoy this time, I'm still afraid that I won't be able to handle things well, so please show me!" Xu Xianchun spoke in a very cryptic manner, Xu Xianchun would not do such straightforward things as Cao Huachun.

Nodding his head, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Five sense organs below the third rank, and civil officials below the fourth rank, Aiqing can be detained for interrogation, but cannot be tortured to extract a confession. As for how to deal with it, Aiqing needs to submit a secret letter to me!"

He breathed a sigh of relief, it's good to have some authority, although Emperor Tianqi only mentioned officials, but Xu Xianchun knew it very well, other people needless to say.

"Okay, you all know the matter, go down and prepare! The manpower is ready for you, they will wait for you outside the city, and they will set off within three days. I will make you disappear as a secret agent. Arrange a decent errand for you."

"Yes, Your Majesty! Your Majesty, I will take your leave!" The two of them did not dare to delay, saluted respectfully, turned around and retreated.

When the two of them went out, Emperor Tianqi leaned back on the chair, squinting his eyes and thinking.Is it right for me to do this, or time is too tight!But at this point, we can only take one step at a time.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Emperor Tianqi didn't open his eyes, and asked lazily: "Is there anything? If it's not important, don't bother me!"

Seeing that Emperor Tianqi was so tired, Wang Chengen decided not to speak, but thinking of Emperor Tianqi's confession, he could only bite the bullet and say, "My Majesty, Xu Guangqi, a scholar of the cabinet, is asking to see you outside!"

Hearing Xu Guangqi's arrival, Emperor Tianqi was stunned for a moment, thinking of what he had told Xu Guangqi, could it be over so soon!Sitting up, Emperor Tianqi always felt that there was something wrong with his body, but he still tried his best to say: "Let Xu Aiqing come in!"

Looking at Emperor Tianqi worriedly, Wang Chengen found that Emperor Tianqi's face was very ugly, and he turned blue.I couldn't help trembling in my heart, and hurriedly said: "If the emperor is tired, Nubei will go and reject Mr. Xu, the emperor should take a rest!"

Hearing Wang Chengen's words, Emperor Tianqi seemed a little moved, but he still shook his head and said, "Let Xu Aiqing come in! I may be too tired. There are too many things recently, and I may be too anxious."

"Your Majesty, let Nubei teach the Imperial Physician! Since the Emperor feels uncomfortable, let the people from the Imperial Hospital come and show the Emperor, otherwise what will the Emperor raise them for!" Wang Chengen quickly knelt down on the ground, with pleading on his face the way.

Emperor Tianqi didn't seem to see the worry in Wang Chengen's eyes, he waved his hand and said, "I'm fine, go and call Xu Aiqing in!"

Knowing that he couldn't say anything, Wang Chengen stood up from the ground and walked outside, looking back at Emperor Tianqi from time to time.

Xu Guangqi had been waiting outside for a while. Today he came here not for the firearms, but for the apprentice he just accepted.Emperor Tianqi locked Song Yingxing and Song Yingsheng there and ignored them. Xu Guangqi wanted to ask Emperor Tianqi what he would do with these two people.

Although the time is not short, the expression on Xu Guangqi's face does not show anxiety at all, a calm expression.He knew a lot about Emperor Tianqi, so it was naturally impossible to meet him as soon as he came.

Seeing Wang Chengen approaching, Xu Guangqi stood up quickly and adjusted his clothes. Of course, this was not to Wang Chengen, but to the Emperor Tianqi who was about to meet.

But seeing Wang Chengen's look, Xu Guangqi suddenly felt something was wrong. Wang Chengen used to smile when he saw him, why did he become so serious this time?When Wang Chengen came to his side, Xu Guangqi said with a smile: "My lord, has the emperor summoned me?"

Looking at Xu Guangqi, Wang Chengen nodded slowly, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Master Xu, there are a few words that our family wants to say to you. I hope you will not be offended!"

Seeing Wang Chengen's worried look, Xu Guangqi also became serious. Wang Chengen is the closest courtier to Emperor Tianqi, and no one dares to underestimate this eunuch who is usually smiling and kind.

"Your Majesty, please speak!" Xu Guangqi was no exception, looking at Wang Chengen with a serious face, and said.

"My lord Xu, the emperor is not feeling well. I have been busy all day. When our family came out just now, the emperor's complexion was not very good. Our family wanted to send the imperial physician to the emperor, but the emperor insisted. We need to see your lord. As a servant in our family, we naturally can't do politics, and we don't know how important your lord's affairs are. But we ask your lord to look at the emperor's body, and try to make a long story short, please your lord!" Wang Chengen said He was about to salute Xu Guangqi, but his face was full of sincerity.

After helping Wang Chengen, Xu Guangqi suddenly understood the reason why Emperor Tianqi trusted Wang Chengen so much. His feelings for Emperor Tianqi were sincere.It's not because of clinging to Emperor Tianqi, but because he really has deep feelings for Emperor Tianqi.

Touched by Wang Cheng'en, Xu Guangqi said with a serious face: "Elder-in-law's painstaking efforts of the old man naturally understand that your majesty is the lord of the Ming Dynasty, and naturally there is nothing more important than the dragon's body and health. The old man must make a long story short, never It took too long, father-in-law don't worry."

"Then our family thanked Mr. Xu, sir, please follow me this way!" Wang Chengen still had a sad face on his face, and he made up his mind to find the imperial doctor later.

In the Forbidden City, Emperor Tianqi was receiving Xu Guangqi, but outside the Forbidden City, there were people anxiously waiting for news.

This is a small courtyard, located in the slums in the north of the capital, except for the big willow tree at the door, everything is not very conspicuous.However, there were a few people standing in the yard at this time, all of them were tall and strong men, their eyes were constantly looking around, their waists were bulging, obviously they all had weapons inside.

In the main room in the backyard, two people stood by the pond in the yard, looking at the fish in the pond calmly, without the slightest worry.

"You don't seem to be in a hurry at all?" It was a young man who spoke, holding a paper folding fan in his hand, with pictures of mountains and rivers drawn on it, which looked like it was made by a master.The blue silk gown on her body, and a jade pendant hanging around her waist, perfectly set off the young man's temperament.

The person on the opposite side threw away the fish food in his hand, and said with a smile: "We shouldn't be the ones who are anxious, but you are the most anxious. The death of Emperor Tianqi is of no benefit to us. With our current strength, we can't do anything. It's in your best interest!"

Although she was dressed in men's clothing, she lost her identity when she spoke. This is a woman disguised as a man.He looked about 30 years old, with a faint smile on his face, but a bit of sternness between his brows.

"We are just cooperating. You hope to use our hands to rescue your saint. We hope to kill the Emperor Tianqi. Besides, if the Emperor Tianqi loses, that is the best chance to rescue your saint." The man seemed quite In disapproval, with a faint smile on his face, he said, "But I'm curious, how are you going to assassinate the emperor?"

The woman suddenly raised her head, looked at the man coldly, and said, "Mr. Fan, you don't need to take care of this. Our White Lotus Sect has been able to exist in this land for such a long time. Naturally, we have our means. This is not yours." Grassland outside the Great Wall, you'd better listen to me."

"Miss, don't forget, I'm also a Han!" Mr. Fan shuddered, and a dark look flashed across his face, and he said rather unhappily.

"Han people? You?" The woman seemed to be even more disdainful, not looking at Mr. Fan, and the contempt in her voice could not be concealed.

Mr. Fan seemed to have been greatly insulted, but before he could speak, there was a sharp howl outside, followed by shouts of killing.

The two looked at each other, both stunned.At this time, a girl in a light yellow dress ran over, with an anxious look on her face, and said, "The officers and soldiers are here!"

Both Mr. Fan and the woman were startled, the woman hesitated for a moment, and said, "Come with me!" As she spoke, she ran quickly to the room behind.

Outside, Wei Chao, Governor of the East Factory, and Luo Sigong, commander of Jinyiwei, stood together, looking at the small courtyard in front of them with serious faces.

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