Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Gongshun Hou Wu Weiying recently did something very embarrassing.Especially for him who both has face and wants face very much, it seems particularly painful.

More than ten days before the Dragon Boat Festival, the palace feast, the royal relatives and nobles gathered together.Not long after the banquet started, the emperor withdrew as usual.Why?Of course, it was because the banquet was originally a feast. If the emperor was present, the atmosphere of the banquet would be a bit dull, and the emperor didn't want to be the one who would cause trouble.Not to mention that the current Emperor Tianqi has to hurry up to engage in his hobbies (that is, being a carpenter).After the emperor left, he left his eunuch Wei Zhongxian as the host of the banquet.

Needless to say, Wei Zhongxian is indeed a personal Jing, and quickly adjusted the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax.But Wu Weizhong had no intention of entertaining, he came to this banquet with a purpose.Wu Weizhong's children grew up gradually, and slowly they all wanted to start a family and start a business.But the Wu family has so many properties.The property of the public cannot be moved, and the property left to the son of the world must be more than that left to him by the previous generation, otherwise he will become a prodigal son?In addition, the support of collaterals in the clan, the exchange of favors, and the maintenance of soldiers, Qingke, and theater troupes, all of which cost money.

Wu Weizhong used to be relatively noble because of the mentality of a literati, and basically had no contact with Wei Zhongxian.But although he is rich, his sons basically live at home.At home, the income is less and the output is more.Even the eldest son Wu Shixun, a Jinshi, could neither be released as a magistrate nor hold a key position in the capital because of his status. He could only sit on the cold bench of Qingshui Yamen in the Ministry of Rites.If you are poor, you want to change, and Wu Weizhong also wants to have a relationship with Wei Zhongxian.

You must know that there are hundreds of honorable families in the capital, not counting those in Nanjing. The Ming Dynasty was peaceful for more than 200 years, and the families of these noble families also expanded rapidly, and their reproductive speed was comparable to that of rats.But there are only so many official positions suitable for noble children. Therefore, whoever has influence in front of the emperor can solve his problems. Among them, the big eunuch next to the emperor is a hurdle that cannot be bypassed, let alone a person with basic ability. Wei Zhongxian, who took the place of the emperor to make decisions.But if he wanted to find Wei Zhongxian in normal days, Wu Weizhong estimated that he would have no chance. Therefore, taking advantage of this banquet, Wu Weizhong wanted to spare his face and beg Wei Zhongxian to give his son some official positions, even if he could solve one of them.

However, around Wei Zhongxian's royal relatives and Xunguila's relationship, there are indeed many entrusted to do things, and it is estimated that there are quite a few people who basically have the same idea as Wu Weizhong.Wu Weizhong managed to find a gap to join Wei Zhongxian.At that time, Wei Zhongxian was talking with his confidant, Marquis Xue Lian of Yangwu, among the nobles, and he felt sorry for the parents of the world, but Wu Weizhong didn't care, interrupted very impolitely, and joined the conversation.After talking about the scene and complimenting Wei Zhongxian a few words, Wu Weizhong put forward his request to Wei Zhongxian.

He was already a little unhappy to be interrupted by Wu Weizhong, and besides, Wei Zhongxian is not a fool. It is not ignorant that Wu Weizhong looked down on him for his indifference before, so he instinctively wanted to perfunctory him, and politely rejected him.But after careful consideration, Wei Zhongxian had a good idea.

Before talking with Wu Weizhong, Xue Lian, Marquis of Yangwu, was having a hard time with Wei Zhongxian.It turns out that Xue Lian's family is not prosperous and has no sons except for a daughter who has just grown up.And Xue Lian didn't want to adopt a stepson in the family, so he wanted to ask Wei Zhongxian to find a son-in-law to join his family.But the only right family is the Xungui family, which family would give up face and send a son out?Xue Lian is worrying about this matter.So I want Wei Zhongxian to come up with an idea to help.Does this pose a problem for Wei Zhongxian?The marriages that are well-matched are only those of the royal relatives and noble families, but who would give up a good child to the temple?Even if there were a few crooked ones, Xue Lian would definitely not want them.Marriage is a happy event, and it is impossible to snatch the marriage, otherwise Dongchang and Jinyiwei can be used.And it is even more impossible in those official families, and Wei Zhongxian doesn't have that much face.Of course, Xue Lian also knew that this matter was an embarrassment for Wei Zhongxian. On the one hand, this request was to chat with Wei Zhongxian and vent his bitterness;

Unexpectedly, Wu Weizhong appeared at this time, isn't this a sleepy pillow?Wei Zhongxian readily agreed to Wu Weizhong's matter, but made a request to Wu Weizhong-to donate a son to Xue's family.This request made Wu Weizhong very embarrassed.Everyone is Marquis, let my son marry, can I not afford to support my own son?If you agree, you will become a joke again in the noble circle, how can this work?For Wei Zhongxian now, the ball has gone to Wu Weizhong's side.Anyway, he was not in a hurry, he was simply disgusted by Wu Weizhong's thoughts.Wu Weizhong agreed, and lost face. Anyway, it was easy for Wei Zhongxian to give a few irrelevant small official positions, and both parties had to be grateful to him, although Wu Weizhong felt a little compulsive; if he refused, it was considered a gift to Xue Lian Explain to Wu Weizhong.Let Xue Lian understand that he has tried his best, and win over his cronies.It also made Wu Weizhong retreat when he knew it was difficult, because he himself refused to agree anyway.

But Xue Lian's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he became anxious.Don't say it, aside from Wei Zhongxian's small thoughts, this idea is quite good.The family is right, even if Wu Weizhong gave a bastard son, the identities of the two parties in the marriage are justified.Wu Weizhong has many sons anyway, so it doesn't matter if he has one less.In particular, Wu Weizhong was good at raising his son, and his son was well educated. From the perspective of genetics, he cultivated both internally and externally..."**" is a masterpiece, and Xue Lian certainly refused to let it go if he had the opportunity.Judging from this matter, Wei Zhongxian's casual idea is so clever, it is simply lamentable that as long as the person in power is described in the history books, no matter whether it is famous or notorious, it is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

Xue Lian showed great enthusiasm and kept increasing his promise to personally solve the work problems of Wu Weizhong's three sons.Xun Gui, who gathered around to listen to the excitement, also helped to persuade.Why are you so enthusiastic?They mainly wanted to get rid of Wu Weizhong quickly, and they were also anxious to have a chat with Wei Zhongxian.But seeing Wu Weizhong's hesitation, Wei Zhongxian became a little impatient.He said a few witty words, and what he revealed was that if Wu Weizhong didn't agree, then don't ask Wei Zhongxian for anything in the future.After swirling the big stick, two carrots were found. One was to transfer Wu Weizhong's eldest son, Wu Shixun, from the cold bench of the Ministry of Rites to an oil and water department, and the other was to give Wu Weizhong's married son, Habayashi Wei Qianhu, and Jinyiwei Baihu the post of honor. .In other words, the son-in-law doesn't even have a son, and the two sons have already found jobs.Of course, the eldest son will inherit Xue Lianyang's title of Wuhou, and the other son can inherit the position of Jinyiwei Baihu, and it will be hereditary.

These carrots finally became the last two carrots that overwhelmed the camel.Wu Weizhong finally agreed.Thus, Wu Shigong was grandly launched.Strike while the iron was hot, Xue Lian simplified and compacted the pre-marital procedures such as Na Cai, asking names, Na Ji, Na Ji, and asking for a date, and set the date of the wedding, that is, the date of the wedding, on the second day of June, for fear that Wu Weizhong would regret it.What happened after that was that Wu Shigong was shocked and resisted when he got the news, but due to his family's prestige for many years, he could only huddle in the room and sulk.Afterwards, he was ridiculed in the Imperial College and got into a fight, but his fighting skills were too poor and he was beaten and kicked in the head and fell into a coma.After being traversed and so on.

It should be said that afterwards, Wu Weizhong not only felt a little ashamed, but also felt a little guilty towards Wu Shigong.Although Wu Shigong didn't say anything about Wu Weizhong's arrangement, even a blind man could see his displeasure.Although Wu Weizhong's attitude towards Wu Shigong for so many years is basically a blank stare and indifference, but raising Wu Shigong so much, it is not objective to say that there is no father-son relationship between the two of them.Especially after Wu Shigong was injured, the guilt in Wu Weizhong's heart became heavier.

Wu Weizhong was very happy when he got the report from the maid Xiuzhu that Wu Shigong had woken up from the coma.But in order to avoid embarrassment, Wu Weizhong still called his eldest son, Wu Shigong's elder brother Wu Shixun, and accompanied him to visit Wu Shigong, caring and comforting Wu Shigong.

But as soon as he entered Wu Shigong's room, he saw Wu Shigong and his maid rolling on the bed, which made Wu Weizhong very angry, lamenting that the mud could not support the wall after all.The guilt in my heart disappeared all of a sudden.Seeing that there was something wrong with Wu Weizhong's face, the eldest brother Wu Shixun hurriedly changed the subject, leaned down slightly, and asked kindly: "Fourteenth brother, are you in good health?"

Hearing his words, Wu Shigong's teeth ached, it was too awkward.Wu Shigong quickly saluted and replied: "Little brother is basically fine, but his head still hurts."

"It's fine." Wu Shixun's attitude was still cordial, and then he paused for a moment to contemplate, and comforted him: "Although your marriage is bad for your reputation, as long as the husband and wife are harmonious, it can be happy."

In fact, there is no need to comfort him at all, the current Wu Shigong doesn't dislike this marriage at all.But the attitude you should have also needs to be expressed: "Little brother has already figured it out, sacrifice me, and make my whole family happy." The Lei Feng of the Wu family suddenly appeared.

After listening to Wu Shigong's answer, Wu Weizhong's face also eased, as long as the child can figure it out.Indeed, this child Wu Shigong died for the Wu family.So Wu Weizhong also said to Wu Shigong: "You can take care of yourself at home these two days, and don't go to the Imperial College. The Imperial College has already agreed to let you study."

Hearing what his father said, Wu Shigong was taken aback.drop out?Then I realized that at that time, studying abroad meant graduation.You said you would graduate if you graduated well, but what would you do if you changed it to a dropout?Wu Shigong didn't know, his complaint was very meaningless. From the perspective of the historical process, it was precisely that dropping out of school was changed to graduation, and dropping out of schooling became another meaning.

"Understood, Master Hou." Wu Shigong nodded in agreement.

"Being married and becoming a father this time will not treat you badly. I will give you a Zhuangzi and two shops, and you will get two golds and two silvers for your daughter-in-law. Take a good rest and prepare for the big wedding." Wu Weizhong also spent a lot of money, four The amount of gold and silver in the set face is equivalent to more than 500 taels of silver, while other concubines and concubine daughters can marry at most one Zhuangzi, and one shop can reach the top.The key is not to lose face in front of Xue Lian, Marquis of Yangwu.It can be explained that I sent a son to Xue's family for the sake of friendship, not because I have no money and cannot afford a wife.In the final analysis, this is just Wu Weizhong deceiving himself and others.

After listening to his father's words, Wu Shigong felt really good. He thought that this wedding was really a streaking around the newspapers, but he didn't expect that there were so many... It seemed like the dowry mentioned in the legend.Wu Shigong was a little overjoyed.Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Xiuzhu making gestures, and hurriedly hit the snake on the stick, and put forward his own request: "Tell Hou Ye, this time we are married and live in a woman's house, and my son is not used to being served by someone he is familiar with. Can Xiuzhu and Shumo follows and serves?"

Wu Weizhong thought for a while, Xiu Zhu knew, Shu Mo vaguely remembered that he was the boy who ran away from his master, and wanted to send the boy to Zhuangzi to farm, since Wu Shigong likes it, forget it.Wu Weizhong waved his hand and said, "It's up to you."

Wu Shigong turned to look at his elder brother Wu Shixun. The key to this matter was Wu Shixun's attitude.The life and death of Shumo has nothing to do with me, what I want is embroidered bamboo.Of course Wu Shixun knew what his wife's dowry grandma was thinking, but just now he saw Wu Shigong and Xiuzhu rolling together. It is estimated that Xiuzhu had already been taken over by his younger brother, so he didn't want to be a villain in front of his younger brother.Then he nodded and agreed.

"Rest more, it's important to take care of your body." After Wu Weizhong said this, he took Wu Shixun away.

Xiuzhu lowered her head, desperately holding back her joy, for fear that she would offend Lord Hou again by laughing.After holding back for a long time, he raised his head with a smile on his face.Looking at Wu Shigong like water tenderness.But before he could say the words of gratitude, Wu Shigong said with a smirk on his face: "To be a man, you must have a grateful heart. You don't need to use money to be grateful. Anyway, young master, I just made a windfall, so you just kiss me three times." Below as a thank you."

Xiuzhu's face sank, and he raised his hand to hit Wu Shigong, but he couldn't help but feel a little shy when he thought of being pulled into the bed just now, he stomped his feet and turned around and went out of the room, thinking bitterly in his heart: "Young Master, if you talk so glib again , I will never talk to him again."

But Wu Shigong still shouted annoyingly behind him: "Then two strokes are fine, just one stroke. Hahaha."