Domineering Daming

"The dilemma of loyalty and filial piety..."

Liu Shimin whispered, his eyes full of helplessness.

"Eunuch Liu."

Suddenly, there was a knock on his door, and Cao Huachun's voice came at the same time.

Liu Shimin's face moved slightly and then calmed down again, he got up and opened the door.

Cao Huachun laughed, still holding the wine and the box in his hand, and said, "Eunuch Liu, I just passed by and saw a light on inside your door, so I came to have a look."

Liu Shimin was well aware of his whereabouts, perhaps because Cao Huachun knew his whereabouts clearly, otherwise it would be impossible for him to pass by.

Sighing secretly in his heart, he still smiled and said: "It's just right, I am also worried that there is no one to accompany me to drink, please, Eunuch Cao."

Cao Huachun entered the room with a smile, set out the food and drink, and the two drank a few glasses before Cao Huachun said: "Eunuch Liu, I heard you are still writing a book?"

Liu Shimin didn't drink much, and after drinking a few cups, his face turned red. Hearing this, he said: "To make Eunuch Cao laugh, it's nothing more than writing trivial matters, which is not elegant."

Cao Huachun waved his hands and said, "You and I are both from the inner school. I know Eunuch Liu's talent. If it weren't for this inner palace, it would be easy to become a Jinshi."

Liu Shimin shook his head politely, but he knew that Cao Huachun was very good at poetry and painting, so the two chatted about poetry and poetry with a little wine.

Cao Huachun was the eunuch who held the seal and was in charge of the supervisor of ceremonies, and Liu Shimin was the eunuch who held the pen. Although Zhu Xu abolished the power of the supervisor of ceremonies to approve awards and completely emptied the supervisor of ceremonies, because Cao Huachun always followed Zhu Xu, the supervisor of ceremonies The prison is basically run by Liu Shimin.

The two are colleagues, they are both in the Supervisor of Ceremonies, they are very close, and after a meal of wine, they become even more eager.

When the wine was half drunk, Cao Huachun said: "Eunuch Liu, don't blame me for talking too much, we are the internal prisoner, but the emperor's eyes and ears, the most trusted person, you must not do anything rebellious."

Although he drank a lot, Liu Shimin was still awake. Knowing that this was the purpose of Cao Huachun's visit today, he nodded and said, "Eunuch Cao, don't worry, I know what to do. Outsiders don't know, don't we know that the emperor is concerned about the country and the people, Su Xing Yemei, in the end it's just that the outer court doesn't understand the emperor..."

Cao Huachun nodded secretly, and said, "Drink and drink, no matter what else is going on today, drink..."

After Liu Shimin said this, he felt extremely relaxed, and picked up the wine glass, and drank without any scruples.

In the Nuan Pavilion of Jingyang Palace, Zhu Xu was lying on the bed, covered with a brocade quilt, his head was dripping with sweat, his brows were furrowed, his lips were dry, his chest heaved and he was breathing heavily.

Suddenly the quilt was lifted, Zhu Xu sat up, big drops of cold sweat dripped down his head, his eyes were wide open, full of horror.

His mouth was dry and his eyes were wide open. After a long time, he suddenly wiped his head and breathed a sigh of relief.

He threw off the quilt, walked out with his clothes on, got a cup of tea by himself, opened the window, and looked at the stars all over the sky with a calm expression.

In his dream, he dreamed that the Donglin Party had succeeded, and Zhu Youjian took control of all the power. Within two years, Zhu Youjian sent him a glass of poisoned wine. The moment he was forced to drink it, he What floated in front of his eyes was Ye Xianggao's pilgrimage to the cabinet, but he could vaguely hear the anxious cries of "Ningjin has fallen" and "Shanhaiguan is in danger".

After drinking tea, Zhu Xu calmed down, but he couldn't help but sighed to himself: "No wonder emperors have been lonely since ancient times. Even if they are in control, they still can't help worrying and fearing, and can't sleep well..."

This is also the first time Zhu Xu has noticed that he will also be afraid, and he can't sleep because of worry.

But immediately he smiled, looked up at the outside of the palace, there were still a few dimly lit lights, and said with a soft laugh: "It really wasn't a peaceful night, not only me, but also I couldn't sleep well..."

The next day, Zhu Xu fell asleep and didn't get up from the bed until Cao Huachun reported that Sun Chuanting had entered Beijing.

After washing up, Zhu Xu became full of energy and said, "Tell him to enter the palace."

Zhu Xu wants to see Sun Chuanting here, the adults outside the palace are naturally unwilling to be calm.

Zhao Nanxing summoned a group of people, gathered in the Zhao Mansion, and repeatedly made suggestions to make sure that everything was done.

"Return to your lord, I have already made it clear in the Shuntian Mansion. Those who are above the sixth rank will wait outside the palace gate at that time."

"My lord, except for Fu Shangshu, everyone else in the household department has also agreed."

"My lord, King Gui agreed, and we will enter the palace together the day after tomorrow."

"My lord, the Chinese army, that is, the patrol battalion, has some plans. The British Lord nodded and will help us!"

……

Zhao Nanxing was very excited when he listened.Back then when they broke into the palace to rescue Zhu Youxiao, it was not organized, it was all based on righteous indignation, but now he has colluded, and his power is far greater than before. He is confident that he will be able to force Zhu Xu to retreat to the inner palace, and Prince Xin will be regent!

By that time, all their ideals will come true!

As for whether he will follow in Zhang Juzheng's footsteps, he doesn't care. It is the greatest honor for a loyal minister to die in the national economy!

Zhao Nanxing calculated silently, stood up for a while, folded his hands behind his back, and said solemnly: "Everyone, a big event is imminent, and what will happen the day after tomorrow will definitely be recorded in the annals of history and shine forever!"

This sentence is more effective than anything else. Civil servants, especially civil servants with ideals, all hope that there will be a heavy stroke in the history books!

"Don't worry, my lord, I will follow to the death!"

"For the sake of the country and the country, I will wait for the whole world to die!"

"Even if I die a hundred times, I will not regret it!"

"A mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire, there is nothing to be afraid of!"

Chapter 254 Calling Sun Chuanting

Cao Huachun led Sun Chuanting through the gate of Taihe, through the Qianqing Palace, and went straight to Jingyang Palace.

Sun Chuanting was busy with travel and life, his face was still tired, but his eyes were full of energy, he said with a smile as he walked, "This is the second time I see Eunuch Cao, and I haven't thanked Eunuch Cao for the will and money. "

Cao Huachun smiled, knowing what Sun Chuanting meant, it was several years ago, the "Imperial Decree" written by Zhu Xu, and he personally handed it to Sun Chuanting in front of the city gate.

Seeing that Cao Huachun had no airs, Sun Chuanting smiled lightly and said, "Elder-in-law, Your Majesty, what do you have to say?"

Although Sun Chuanting came to Beijing in a hurry, he knew a thing or two about the things in the capital, so he couldn't help but feel a little worried.Especially when the military reform has reached this point, we must not give up halfway, let alone turn back!

Cao Huachun smiled calmly, and said, "My lord will know when he sees the emperor."

Sun Chuanting's heart inevitably sank when he heard Cao Huachun's precise words.He has not been in the temple for several years, and watched with cold eyes, and understood many things.Especially the emperor's military reform this time, he is 100% supportive, and he also hopes to change it to the end, so as to save the situation of the Ming Dynasty's weak military strength and decay.

But, can the new emperor really resist the pressure of the foreign court?

He has already heard that many government affairs are now piled up in various yamen, and there is no one to use them, and they are almost paralyzed.

Cao Huachun led Sun Chuanting into the imperial study, and he bowed slightly to Zhu Xu and stood aside.

Sun Chuanting knelt down on one knee, and said in a deep voice: "My subject, Sun Chuanting, kowtow to the emperor, long live my emperor!"

Zhu Xu was eating porridge, wiped his mouth quickly, stood up and said with a smile: "There is no need to be formal, come, let's talk in the other room."

Sun Chuanting was startled, so he had to get up and follow Zhu Xu, one after the other to the side room, and sat opposite Zhu Xu, separated by a small stone table.

Zhu Xu looked at him, sized him up and said with a smile, "Tell me about it, especially the standing armies everywhere."

Sun Chuanting has been silently looking at Zhu Xu, seeing that although he is young, his every move is full of advances and retreats, he is not an ordinary naughty boy, he feels a little relieved.