Feng Ming said: "The little emperor has just ascended the throne, he is still young, and he can't control the government yet." Therefore, the Empress Dowager has to rely on a few auxiliary ministers to govern the court. The court is still unstable in all aspects, where is the effort to manage the nine sides?"

Gu Zizhong was worried about the people in the Nine Sides: "Ah, if you say so, won't the Ming army in the Nine Sides become a lone army? They have no money and little food, so they will definitely be wiped out." ”

Aunt Cui smiled and said, "County Lord, when did you become so worried? We are too far away from the Nine Sides, even if we want to help them, there is no way." ”

Gu Zi held his chin heavily, looked uncomfortable, and sighed: "Alas, it's true. If we are near them, we can give them food. ”

Aunt Cui smiled, but she was also very serious: "County Lord, don't think so." Let's think about our Jinling. Those brocade guards haven't left yet. Master Sun has also been closed. Two days ago, there was a happy event at the governor's house, and Lord Sun did not go to the ceremony. ”

Gu Zizhong remembered that Master Sun was coming.

She stared at Aunt Cui and winked at you: "Didn't the brocade guard move at all?"

Aunt Cui shook her head: "County Lord, we are just hearsay." So you still need to go out and ask more. We're not big people, so it's hard to go over and ask each other directly. People are also wary of us. ”

Gu Zizhong listened to Aunt Cui's words and prepared to go to the governor's mansion to sit down.

When it was ten o'clock in the evening, the weather outside was cool, and Gu Zizhong took a sedan chair to Lord Futai's mansion.

The adult's concubine Li was still quite polite, and took the initiative to receive Gu Zizhong.

Li said: "Mrs. and Master have something to do and are away from home for the past two days. That's why I'm in charge of everything in the house. You're a rare guest, Lord of the County. Do you have anything to do with the Three Treasures Hall?"

This Lee is really good at talking.

Gu Zizhong stammered and said, "I came here today to take a look at the little guy in your house." ”

Li Fang came to his senses, patted his head, and said, "Oh, I just remembered that the child followed the master out of the house." So our house is very peaceful now, and there are no children playing around at home. ”

Gu Zizhong used this reason as a pretext, why did he want to come to Lord Futai's mansion to inquire.

She smiled and said, "Then it's really not the right time for me to come." ”

Li still served her good tea and asked her to sit in the hall for a while.

Since this is the case, then she asked directly: "Sister Li, I want to ask you, do you know the nine sides?"

Li Shi looked confused, but she hesitated, nodded, and said, "Oh, this, I seem to have heard of it." Isn't that what our Ming Dynasty set up to defend against the Tatars?"

Gu Zizhong let out an "um" and said, "I heard that our nine sides have been attacked by Tartar soldiers recently?"

Li Shi was puzzled, shook his head and said, "Hey, how do I know." We're all just women's families, and all we think about is how to handle the affairs of the family. As for those things, it's all men's business, so why should we women care?"

Gu Zizhong blushed, lowered his eyebrows, and said, "I...... I'm just asking. ”

Li said this, and Gu Zizhong didn't ask much.

Li didn't say it, but the eldest son of Lord Futai was very interested in this topic.

When Gu Zizhong was wandering around the courtyard of Lord Futai's house, he happened to meet his eldest son.

I don't know what's going on, but this eldest son knows Gu Zizhong.

Gu Zizhong didn't have time to think about it, so he chatted with others for a few words, and then talked about the nine sides with them.

The eldest son liked to discuss the affairs of the capital.

Gu Zizhong asked him if he knew anything else.

The eldest son smiled: "I just heard about this. The court was scolded for this. The Ming army took off its official uniforms, weren't they also the common people? But the imperial court threw away those people from the nine sides. Therefore, the people were not satisfied, especially around the nine sides, where the people were very dissatisfied with the imperial court. ”

"Alas......" the eldest son sighed helplessly, "let me tell the county lord that the powers of several ministers in the court are limited to each other, and there is no way to deal with local affairs. So they can't do it. There was a lot of pressure on the court, but no one was able to stand up. ”

Gu Zizhong didn't speak much yet.

The eldest son was suddenly stunned, and then said in surprise: "I remember, aren't Prince Zhu and Prince Gu the auxiliary ministers appointed by the Empress Dowager?"

Gu Zizhong was quite ashamed, and she didn't know if she should be proud or not.

My father is now an auxiliary minister in the court, but the court is under pressure from the local government.

The eldest son smiled and said, "Alas, county lord, why are you shy?

Gu Zizhong laughed out loud and smiled happily.

The eldest son changed his attitude again, and said, "But the court is under pressure now, so it's not easy to do anything." County Lord, you better be careful, if the court changes one day, everything will be uncomfortable. ”

Gu Zizhong listened to what others said.

When he returned home, Gu Zizhong's mood was always very heavy.

She told Brother Zishan about her situation in Futai today.

Gu Zizhong waited for Brother Zishan's answer.

Zhu Changxi thought for a while and said, "I know, but the nine sides are too far away from us." It's useless to say it, and it's useless to think about it. So, Zizhong, you better leave it alone. After all, the imperial court is not omnipotent. And now the court is already in chaos. My father and father-in-law were in the imperial court, and there was no reply for such a long time. I guess there shouldn't be anything wrong with them. Besides, something is wrong with the people on the nine sides, and that's their business. We're so far away from them, we can't even help if we want to. ”

Brother Zishan said the same.

Gu Zizhong couldn't say anything.

She just lowered her head and said "oh", "Alas, maybe I'm thinking too much." I'm just afraid that the pressure on the court will push us to the forefront. What if we need to go to the Nine Sides?"

Zhu Changxi waved his hand and yawned: "It's quite nourishing to live here in Jinling, why should I go out?"

Gu Zi laughed heavily, looking at Brother Zishan's laziness, she felt humorous.

Zhu Changxi said: "Wife, I don't care much about the outside these days, why do you care so much about things outside?"

Gu Zizhong was worried, for fear that Brother Zishan would be forced to rebel in the future, for fear that King Kang Mian would put pressure on their side.

How could she say this in her heart?

After thinking about it, she shook her head and said, "Forget it, I'm thinking too much." Brother Zishan, you can sleep. Tomorrow you have a mission in the barracks. ”