Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

As soon as he heard Gong Haoran yelling, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.A dozen bodyguards on the side quickly stepped forward to guard Wu Shigong, and then some guards surrounded Gong Haoran's grandfather and grandson, and they also paid attention to Wu Shigong, waiting for Wu Shigong to signal to arrest them.And his grandson, who was supporting Gong Haoran, looked at the situation around him, and his face turned pale with fright.

For Gong Haoran's scolding, Wu Shigong was helpless.Although the number is very small, before and after Wu Shigong ascended the throne, there were still some elders and children who took advantage of meeting Wu Shigong to make such and such frivolous actions.But under normal circumstances, Wu Shigong just expelled these people from the court.Of course, for those who hold sharp knives and want to do wrong things, Wu Shigong will take thunderous methods such as extermination.

Therefore, it can be said that Wu Shigong's method of dealing with these people is relatively benevolent, that is, talking can be done, but hands-on is absolutely not allowed.Even the censor Zhou Yilun who made Wu Shigong furious at the founding ceremony, Wu Shigong only demoted him to a local magistrate afterwards, and did not punish him severely.

And Wu Shigong looked at Gong Haoran's old face and saw his grandson's frightened unsteady look, he couldn't help being a little funny in his heart: before entering the palace, these two people will definitely be searched, and the guards are too nervous more?Are you still afraid that these two are assassins?

So Wu Shigong jokingly said: "Mr. Gong! Even if you always have something to teach, you should take a breath first! Come on! Give Mr. Gong a chair and let Mr. Gong sit on it first. You all get out of the way, and Mr. Gong will not hurt you. My, Mr. Gong! It doesn’t matter what you want to say today, I will listen to it with all my ears.”

Wu Shigong spoke softly.Gong Haoran was also a little discouraged.After he sat down, he let out a long sigh, and said to Wu Shigong: "Long respect! After returning to my hometown, I have been boasting to the elders in my hometown, boasting that I have met you, a man who is both civil and military, loyal and courageous. This time I won Knowing that you are going to Beijing to serve the king, the old man is still very happy. I didn't expect to find out that you sat on the dragon chair. Where does this make the old man put his face? Today, the old man asked his grandson to accompany him, just to persuade, Daming’s luck has not been lost, and the crown prince is still here. Why don’t you give up your throne, support Daming Zhongxing, and become a famous minister of Zhongxing?”

Wu Shigong smiled and listened to Gong Haoran's words.He replied: "It's not good for the Zhu family to be emperor, so I will do it. If I can't be good, then someone else will do it. It's God's will to change dynasties. Mr. Gong is also familiar with "History". Shouldn't you understand such a reason!"

"But...but you were Ming Chen after all." Gong Haoran said.

This time Gong Haoran entered Beijing because of his enthusiasm.But on the way to Beijing, he saw the dilapidated state of China and the flood of disaster victims. He actually understood the actual situation of the Ming Dynasty.But today, when he entered the palace and yelled at him, it was nothing more than embarrassment.Gong Haoran hoped that Wu Shigong would kill his grandparents and grandchildren in anger, so that he could win a good name after death.But when he heard that Wu Shigong wanted to reason, Gong Haoran unconsciously became a little discouraged.

"Hey! The capital city was not destroyed by me. The old emperor of the Ming Dynasty was not killed by me. What can I do?" Wu Shigong sighed, "At that time, my army was attacked on both sides. It fought fiercely with Zhang Ni in Wuchang, and in Xuzhou. Confronting the Tartars. Hearing that the capital is in a hurry, he hurried to the capital, but it was a pity that he was one step too late. The mainland is sinking, who should give this artifact to? Should it be handed over to Chuangni? Or to the Tartars? Fortunately, the world The people trust me, so I can only do it reluctantly."

"Then you can't welcome the prince to the throne? The prince is fine!" Gong Haoran immediately caught the loophole in Wu Shigong's words.

"Just a boy?" Wu Shigong shook his head and said, "Does he have the power to turn the tide?"

"Isn't there still a long respect for you? Listen to the old man's persuasion, give up your seat now, the world will only spread your good name, and the court will honor you forever." As he spoke, Gong Haoran became a little confused, and said Such wishful thinking.

But Wu Shigong didn't care about Gong Haoran's nonsense, he said frankly: "Do I still want to see another Qin Hui come out? I don't want to be that Yue Wumu who died in the Fengbo Pavilion. Tell the truth , My whole family and the civil and military followers who follow me, their wealth and lives are all tied to me, I dare not gamble."

"Hey!" Seeing Wu Shigong's strong will, Gong Haoran could only sigh, "Then I will ask Chang Jing to do one last thing for you, to give this old man a good time, and to be loyal to this old man!"

"Plop!" The grandson of Gong Haoran who was standing beside him knelt down and begged for mercy after hearing this, "Uncle Shi, Grandpa is confused, don't listen to him, if you want to kill him, Uncle Shi will kill the younger generation!"

"Get up!" Wu Shigong said helplessly, "Mr. Gong! Your family has a long history, and you are really a kind of loyalty and filial piety! In fact, right and wrong will have to wait for a long time, and it is not what you and I say. But my peace In the dynasty, the throne is not a lifelong possession. If the emperor is not diligent in his administration and does not love the people of the world, then the people can vote to impeach and abdicate the emperor. If I do really badly, I will not be able to sit on this throne.”

"Oh?" Gong Haoran's grandfather and grandson immediately pricked up their ears upon hearing such a new story.

"You still take care of your old age and watch me rule the world and let the people live and work in peace and contentment! If I don't do well, and you come to scold me again, I will never dare to say one thing or two. In the end, it's not all for the people of the world. Is it?" Wu Shigong assured.

"Then..." Hearing what Wu Shigong said, Gong Haoran still found it difficult to step down, but he didn't know what to say.

"After you return to your hometown, you can spread my will widely. Let's see if I am the king who broke his promise." Wu Shigong then resorted to aggressive methods.

"Is this what you Chang Jing said?" Gong Haoran really couldn't bear it.

"Of course! In my Great Ping Dynasty, there are still few pillars. I think that your son and grandson are all talents for a while. Come and help me when you enter the dynasty!"

"Don't mention this! My Gong family will never be an official in the new dynasty." Gong Haoran flatly refused.

"Don't mention that! Don't mention that!" Wu Shigong hastily interrupted Gong Haoran's refusal, "Don't interfere with the future of the younger generation in the affairs between us elders. When the time comes, it's up to them to choose their own path. , you don’t need to worry too much when you’re old. Come here! I haven’t seen you for many years, and I’ve had dinner with you. I’ve missed you for a long time.”

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After finally appeasing Gong Haoran's grandparents, Wu Shigong personally sent them out of the palace, and then began to get busy with state affairs again.

After half a year of running-in period, coupled with the role models of Runing and Guide, the government affairs of the new dynasty gradually became smoother.Now Wu Shigong is grasping a direction, and he gradually handed over the power of prime minister to the cabinet.Therefore, what Wu Shigong is busy with state affairs now is basically officials' conversations and important meetings.

Today, the first person to visit is Zheng Jiao, the envoy of the Zheng family in Fujian.

"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"

As soon as Zheng Jiao entered the Golden Luan Hall, he knelt three times and kowtowed nine times. His movements were quite standard and respectful, and he knocked the gold bricks on the ground with a "bang bang" sound.

Wu Shigong held the gift list submitted by Zheng Jiao first, with a smile on his face.The value of the gift written in this gift list has already exceeded 10 taels. Judging from Zheng Jiao's attitude and the value of the gift, the Zheng family seems to be quite respectful to Wu Shigong.

But Wu Shigong knew in his heart that the grass on the wall was used to describe people like Zheng Zhilong.Wu Shigong has already learned from the Shanchuan Bureau and the Military Intelligence Bureau that Zheng Zhilong has accepted the official position of Nanming, but he is colluding with the Manchu Qing in Liaodong, and now he is acting like he wants to make friends with the Daping Dynasty. A posture of multiple bets.

At the time of the founding ceremony on New Year's Day, the Zheng family's congratulatory envoy did not arrive.But on the third day of the first lunar month, Zheng Jiao, as the envoy of the Zheng family, arrived in a hurry.Although Zheng Jiao's gift was more generous at that time, but Wu Shigong had already seen it very clearly, and he could only talk about benefits with the Zheng family, and absolutely not about kindness.

"It's all old friends. Get up quickly!" Wu Shigong said with a smile.

Hearing Wu Shigong's words, Zheng Jiao was not polite, he immediately got up from the ground.Moreover, Zheng Jiao was very courageous, he dared to look at Wu Shigong a few times, and said politely with a smile on his hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

In fact, Zheng Jiao's heart is not as comfortable as he looks on the surface.Back then in Jinling City, Wu Shigong and the Zheng family didn't know each other.However, as the interests of the two sides approached and their strengths were displayed, the two sides quickly entered the honeymoon period.But later, with the Zheng family's series of backboards and first mouse ends, the relationship between the two parties gradually turned cold.That's because Wu Shigong didn't want to tear himself apart immediately, so the Zheng family has always had a foothold in Runing.

But with such a foothold, Wu Shigong has been unable to be contacted.In the end, this contact point turned into a commercial branch instead, and the Zheng family also benefited a lot from the business of the Runing Army.

As the person in charge of the Zheng family's interests in the North Zhili area, Zheng Jiao also watched the Runing Army thrive step by step.It is a pity that the members of the Zheng family headed by Zheng Zhilong underestimated this potential defender, resulting in the current lukewarm situation.

Zheng Jiao couldn't help sighing in his heart: Brother has been looking for the future Lord of the World, and he just wants to take refuge in him.Unexpectedly, the Lord of the World is always by the Zheng family's side.Since the eldest brother was recruited by the court, he is content with pleasure and does not think about making progress. Even his proud vision has deteriorated a lot.Back then, the Zheng family was much more powerful than this Wu Shoubei, but now this Wu Shoubei has become the Ninth Five Supreme.If the eldest brother was really willing to give it a try, maybe the Zheng family would have the same opportunity.What a pity!

However, Wu Shigong's next question brought Zheng Jiao back to his thoughts: "Zheng Qige! In the first month, I want you to send a message back to Fujian. I hope that your Zheng family will arrange some sea ships to come over. Now Zhenghou is here. Did you hear back?" (To be continued...)