Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

What a dilemma!After much discussion, Wu Shigong had no choice but to adopt a compromise strategy: he himself would not participate in Ding You's memorial, but he would also go to the capital to attend the funeral in person.

In case the court blames it, it can also use the reason of sadness and negligence to make excuses.After all, Wu Shigong was keeping his filial piety in the capital at that time, and he didn't do any unfilial acts.

The Runing Army will also contact Wu Shigong in time, and Wu Shigong will also inquire in the capital himself. Once there is news that the peasant rebel army has crossed the Yellow River, Wu Shigong will leave the capital and rush back to Runing as soon as possible.

And when the peasant rebel army crossed the Yellow River and entered the hinterland of Henan, Wu Shigong, the capital of Runing, had enough reasons to say that "loyalty and filial piety cannot be both".As for any change, it can only be done at that time.Anyway, Wu Shigong's bottom line is that the official position can be lost, the command of the Runing Army cannot be lost, and the foundation of the Runing Army cannot be lost.

This time when Wu Shigong returns to Beijing, Xue Yongli and Deng Qifan will also be given full authority to command the Runing Army.Because if Wu Shigong rushed back to Runing after getting the news, it might be too late to prepare for the battle with the vanguard of the peasant rebel army who crossed the river.Therefore, they were given the power to decide everything on their own.

When returning to Beijing for the funeral, his wife, Xue Yufei, must have gone together.These days, Xue Yufei is pregnant again, but fortunately she is still young, Wu Shigong also felt that it would be more comprehensive to take care of Xue Yufei in Xue's residence, so he also agreed with her to return to Beijing together.

In addition, embroidered bamboo and plum rhyme accompanied him.Xiuzhu was Wu Shigong's initiative to roll the roll, but she hesitated for a long time between her son and her husband, and finally reluctantly agreed.It really made Wu Shigong jealous of the twin sons.

Mei Yun is the one Wu Shigong is least familiar with among Wu Shigong's wives.In addition, Mei Yun had a relatively introverted personality in the past, and she had less communication with Wu Shigong, and Wu Shigong didn't spend much time at home, so Wu Shigong also wanted to be more intimate with Mei Yun along the way.Let the relationship be more harmonious.

Then there are Carelli and Manling.As a fan who wanted to go on a pilgrimage to the most magnificent capital in the world at that time, Carelli immediately pulled Wu Shigong excitedly and chattered non-stop when he learned that he was going to Beijing.The reason why Wu Shigong wanted to bring Carelli and Manling with him was because only these two concubines had no children, and Wu Shigong wanted to make up for the regret that they had never been mothers.

In addition, there is Li Xin.She returned to Beijing with Wu Shigong's second son, Wu Chengying.And this time Li Xin and Wu Chengying's return to Beijing was proposed by Xue Yufei.Xue Yufei has always felt guilty about Wu Shigong's marriage, so she wanted to leave a lineage for Wu Shigong.

And this time, if Wu Chengying can recognize and return to his ancestors, it will also let Xue Yufei let go of one thing on his mind.After Li Xin learned of Xue Yufei's proposal, she was also extremely grateful.

Although Wu Shigong didn't have any special feelings about the matter of recognizing his ancestors and returning to his clan.However, Wu Shigong was always very happy to see the relationship between Xue Yufei and Li Xin improving day by day.

Qiu Momo had no choice but to follow her young lady back to Beijing.This made everyone in the inner house, including Wu Shigong, heave a sigh of relief.At the beginning, Mother Qiu still hesitated whether to return to Beijing, in order to strengthen Mother Qiu's heart.Wu Shigong arranged for Zhu Yun to take care of the house affairs temporarily during this period of time.Qiu Mama is not a person who does not wink.Seeing Wu Shigong hinted like this.She could only end this "imperial envoy trip".

This time, Wu Shigong returned to the capital with fifty guards led by Tao Xin, plus fifty people from Xue Zhinong's Shanchuan Division, and Xue Yufei's guards from the Xue residence.

Tao Xin is almost 16 years old.This time he happened to be in the general election of the Ministry of War, and inherited the position of Qianhu left by his father.

After preparing everything, this group of people returned to Beijing by boat through the Grand Canal.At least the boat is always stable.This can also make the child in Xue Yufei's stomach safer.

On September [-]th of the sixth year of Chongzhen, people still lined up in front of Chongwenmen to enter the city.At this time, a convoy with hundreds of guards came behind.And the guards of the convoy rode on tall horses, driving away the crowd and allowing the convoy to move forward.

A general flag guarding Chongwenmen saw that there was no mark on the convoy, and the guards who cleared the way were not the officials and servants he knew well.Look at the uniform of the convoy guard dressed like a bumpkin.He immediately led a dozen soldiers to stop the convoy.He shouted: "You don't have eyes! You have to queue up at the back of the city. You can only enter the city after paying your taxes."

Suddenly, a young man in a plain robe got down from a carriage in the convoy. He said to the chief banner: "Xiong Er, I didn't expect to see you for so long, but you are still full of energy."

The general flag named Xiong Er took a closer look and immediately put a smile on his face. He knelt down on one leg and bowed to the young man, saying, "Commander Wu is back! Do you still remember the little one?" Ah. Greetings to Commander Wu!"

Then, Xiong Er immediately yelled to command the soldiers to get the crowd out of the way, without even checking the goods on the convoy, and directly put the convoy into Chongwenmen.

When the convoy was far away, a tax collector who collected taxes in Chongwenmen asked Xiong Er in a low voice: "Who is that man? Xiong Zongqi is so polite to him. Is the son of some family returned from other places?"

Xiong Er cast a contemptuous glance at the tax officer, and said, "That's the former Commander Wu of our Military Division. You're new here, so it's no wonder you had to know him."

"Ah!" the tax clerk immediately exclaimed, "So it's him! I've heard about it all the time, but I've never seen him in person!"

Then, the tax clerk looked at the direction in which the convoy was heading away, as if he was looking up at the legendary existence.

As soon as he entered the capital, Xue Zhinong left with some people.Wu Shigong had already handed Xue Zhinong the deed of the room where Emperor Chongzhen was about to escape when he first came to power, and asked him to use that room as a foothold and prepare to open an intelligence station for the Shanchuan Division in the capital.

Wu Shigong has repeatedly reiterated to Xue Zhinong that no one in the Xue family, including his father-in-law Xue Lian, should know all the secrets of Shanchuan Division in the capital.

In addition, Shanchuan Division will also arrange secret guards in Xue's residence.In case of an emergency, these hidden guards will take Wu Shigong's family members away from the capital.

Wu Shigong ordered the driver to drive the carriage to Yangwuhou's mansion, let the accompanying people settle down first, then changed into filial piety clothes alone, and rushed to Gongshunhou's mansion without stopping.

After entering the mansion, Wu Shigong first kowtowed to the coffin of Mrs. Gongshunhou to complete the ceremony, and then kowtowed to his father Wu Weizhong to say hello.

For this promising son, Wu Weizhong's previous dislike for him basically disappeared.After Wu Shigong finished saluting, Wu Weizhong asked kindly, "Why didn't Yufei and the child come today?"

Wu Shigong immediately replied: "Master Hou! My daughter-in-law is tired from the journey, and she is healthy again. She is going to rest for the night, and she will come with Lin'er tomorrow. Today, my son will guard the spirit for my wife."

Wu Weizhong nodded and said, "Your body is the most important thing, let Yufei not get tired. That's right! This time you go back to Beijing, you can stay for a few more days, and you have to go to Weifu's place to walk around more on weekdays."

"That's right!" Wu Shigong replied immediately, "My son has always been looking forward to being filial by the side of Lord Hou. But...!"

"But what?" Wu Weizhong frowned.

"However, my son's residence is across the river from the Shaanxi bandits, and I'm afraid that the Shaanxi bandits crossing the river and entering the Central Plains will cause a great disaster. If there is any change, my son may not stay in the capital for long!" Although he was facing his father, Wu Shigong still wanted to Get a vaccination and prepare to return to Runing at any time.

But after hearing Wu Shigong's words, Wu Weizhong's brows also relaxed.He smiled and said, "It's good for you to be loyal to state affairs. However, according to the news from the Ministry of War, all the officers and troops have surrounded the Shaanxi bandits, so you don't need to worry." One, of course he can get the latest battle situation.

"The son is also relieved." Wu Shigong would not argue with his father on this issue.He paused for a moment, and then said to Wu Weizhong: "Master Hou, this time my son has one more thing to ask you."

"you say!"

"When my son was in Henan, he took several concubines, and this time he brought the second son born to his concubine. His surname is Wu, and his name is Wu Chengying. I just want to get the approval of Lord Hou, and let this boy come to visit Hou tomorrow. Lord and Mrs. Baiji."

Since Xue Yufeihe and Li Xin wanted Wu Shigong's children to recognize their ancestors so much, Wu Shigong must of course work hard to fulfill their wishes.

Wu Weizhong immediately frowned again, and he asked, "Does Xue Hou know about this?"

Wu Shigong replied: "Now my son's concubine and second son live in Xue's house. This matter is also caused by your daughter-in-law."

So Wu Weizhong nodded and said, "Then let them come over tomorrow."

Wu Shigong immediately made another big gift to Wu Weizhong: "Thank you, Lord Hou."

After meeting with Wu Weizhong, Wu Shigong came to the mourning hall again.Wu Shigong's brothers and sisters were basically all present, and Wu Shigong also saluted them one by one.

When saluting to the eldest brother Wu Shixun, Wu Shigong saw that the eyes of the eldest brother Wu Shixun were bloodshot, and it seemed that due to the long-term vigil, he lacked sleep.

Wu Shigong immediately said to Wu Shixun: "My younger brother has been working outside, and I can't be filial to my wife, and I have always been worried. Today my younger brother arrived and will watch the night in front of my wife's funeral. Elder brother should rest early today."

Wu Shixun was indeed a little tired.He said to Wu Shigong with some gratitude: "Then fourteenth brother has worked hard. Nineteenth sister, today you and your fourteenth brother will watch the night together."

Wu Shigong turned his head to look at his nineteenth sister Wu Yunqing. After not seeing her for a few years, Wu Yunqing had already turned into a fourteen or five-year-old girl, which made it almost impossible for Wu Shigong to recognize her.

Wu Yunqing also opened his eyes wide, looking curiously at his fourteenth brother who hadn't seen him for a long time. (To be continued..)