Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

In February, the streets of Beijing City have regained some vitality.However, a huge city that used to have a population of more than one million now has only five to 10,000+ people left, so no matter how you look at it, it feels empty.

However, the ability of the Chinese nation to overcome disasters is indeed very strong.In just over half a year, the city of Beijing has become a large construction site, nearby wood, masonry and other construction materials have been continuously transported to the capital, and the people in Beijing have also started post-disaster reconstruction.Due to the need for more labor in the city, those unemployed people have also found work, and all walks of life in the capital are gradually recovering.

Today's Wu Shigong also had half a day's leisure in Fusheng. He was dressed in plain clothes and was escorted by a group of plainclothes guards, sending his good friend, Sun Chengxiu, back home.

"Brother Yao! Back then in the Imperial College, I had you take care of me a lot, but after so many years, we were scattered in two places. It was not easy for us brothers to meet, but you are going back to your hometown again. How time flies!" Wu Shigong sighed.

Sun Chengxiu looked at the newly built houses on both sides of the road, and he also had mixed feelings: "Brother, I have learned a word in my whole life-a scholar who is useless! When I was a child, I was familiar with sages, and I always felt that I have the power of the world. Talent. But I never thought that I wasted my whole life in a daze. And in those years, when Wang Gong’s factory was robbed, the people’s houses were all built by the emperor. At that time, my brother saw that the emperor’s house was different from ordinary people. And Today, after the great change, the emperor presides over the rebuilding of the capital again. According to my brother, the emperor will definitely be a king of Yao and Shun. My brother is actually very happy."

"Since this is the case, why didn't Brother Yao stay by my side? Contribute to the people of the world? Can you also use your strengths?" Wu Shigong asked to stay again.

"No!" Sun Chengxiu shook his head with a wry smile, "Brother has passed the age of knowing his destiny, and he only wants to enjoy farming, studying and enjoying at home for the rest of his life. Watching Gen'er grow up to adulthood. To tell the truth, after so many years of chaos, my brother has already I have lingering fears in my heart, and I don't want to stay in the officialdom any longer."

In fact, Sun Chengxiu knew in his heart: Although Wu Shigong was his young friend, when Wu Shigong fell down, he just kept avoiding him, and never even sent a letter of comfort and concern.Even after the influence of the Runing Army expanded to Lu'an.Sun Chengxiu didn't try his best to support, but kept dragging his feet.

So today, although Wu Shigong is still nostalgic.But once Sun Chengxiu stayed in the court, his official position would definitely not be too high, and others would inevitably make sarcasm behind his back, which made it difficult for Wu Shigong to be a man.therefore.Sun Chengxiu decided to give up his official position.At least it can maintain the friendship with Wu Shigong.

In fact, Wu Shigong also knew what Sun Chengxiu was thinking. He frowned and thought for a while, then persuaded him to stay again: "Even if Brother Yao doesn't want to be an official, he can still settle in the capital. Gen'er is about the same age as my Lin'er." , let him read with Lin'er."

Although it was embarrassing to place Sun Chengxiu, Wu Shigong still wanted to take care of Sun Chengxiu's only son, which can be regarded as a friendship between the two.

Sun Chengxiu's face froze.Then he smiled wryly again, and declined politely: "You poor Nei Sizi. I don't want him to leave. My brother has also been away from home for a long time, and I want Ye Luo to return to his roots. Thank you, the emperor, for your kindness."

Then, Sun Chengxiu hesitated again, leaned over and whispered: "Chang Jing! As a brother, I only talk about brotherhood here, regardless of the friendship between monarchs and ministers. Chang Jing! You have to think twice, your surname is Wu! The prince's surname Xue! Afraid of causing disputes between the court and China!"

Sun Chengxiu's meaning is very clear. Although Wu Shigong had good intentions and asked Sun Chengxiu's only son to be the companion of the prince Xue Chenglin, but because of the problem of surname inheritance, the status of the prince Xue Chenglin is not very stable.In the event that Wu Shigong's successor changes in the future, the only son of Sun Chengxiu, who is accompanying the prince, will definitely not end well.So Sun Chengxiu didn't dare to gamble, and reminded Wu Shigong to pay attention.

Hearing this, Wu Shigong also paused.In fact, around this issue, the DPRK and China are already surging.And the two main backstages are Wu Shigong's father Wu Weizhong and his father-in-law Xue Lian.Regarding this, Wu Shigong himself was scratching his head.He just hopes that, relying on his own prestige, he can temporarily suppress this matter so as to delay the resolution.

"After that, you often come to see me and talk with me. I didn't have many friends when I was young, so it's lonely in the palace! When the time comes, bring Gen'er with me." Wu Shigong said.

Since Sun Chengxiu had concerns, Wu Shigong would settle for the next best thing.As long as Sun Chengxiu and his only son will continue to visit Wu Shigong in the future, let outsiders know the good relationship between them.Then no matter who inherits Wu Shigong's throne, the father and son who are not a threat to the pair, and are Wu Shigong's old friends, will always take care of them, at least they can keep their wealth for a lifetime.

"This kindness... I appreciate it for my brother." Sun Chengxiu solemnly bowed to Wu Shigong.For Wu Shigong's care, he only felt guilty in his heart.

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Sending away the only friend who had ever had a pure friendship in this life, Wu Shigong also felt a lot of emotion.Wu Shigong is also willing to take care of people he acquaintances when one person attains the Tao and ascends to heaven with chickens and dogs.But after leaving the Guozijian, Sun Chengxiu and Wu Shigong also walked farther and farther, and now, the distance between the two has become unreachable.

On the contrary, there are some people with little friendship, such as: Eunuch Qin, Li Zuopeng, Zhang Chunyu from Tongzhou, etc. After Wu Shigong ascended the throne, they have been working closely with Wu Shigong.So Wu Shigong either gave himself or his family a lucrative small official, which is considered worthy of his former friendship.

As soon as he returned to the palace, a guard came to report: "Your Majesty! There are grandparents and grandchildren coming to visit outside the palace gate. They said that they are old acquaintances of the emperor in Guide. Li Shuban has already visited and said that it was Yuan Ning. They are waiting at the gate of the palace now."

"Oh?" Wu Shigong, who was a little depressed, suddenly had a smile on his face, "Please come in quickly. Tell the imperial dining room to bring the food and wine quickly. Today I will eat with Mr. Gong."

Wu Shigong was also very happy when he heard that the former Ningling County Instructor Gong Haoran had come.After more than ten years, Gong Haoran should be over seventy years old.It is not easy to survive this period of natural disasters, let alone visit me in the capital at such an advanced age.

So when Gong Haoran entered the hall, Wu Shigong greeted him personally at the entrance of the hall.He also ignored the fact that Gong Haoran's grandparents did not salute him, and greeted him with a smile: "Mr. Gong! You are healthy and healthy, and I am very happy!"

Unexpectedly, Gong Haoran slammed the crutches on the ground heavily, and cursed: "Wu Shigong! I didn't expect you to be such a beastly person! You dared to steal the Divine Artifact of the Son of Heaven. Today, I don't hesitate to kill you to settle accounts with you." Come.” (To be continued..)