Everyone has to face many choices in life, and they must also make choices.

It's just that sometimes the choice is the right way, the road, and the summary of countless predecessors' experience, and you can make a choice after a long time of thinking, planning, weighing, and weighing the pros and cons, such as studies and careers.

But there are still many times, the choice, only in a moment!

And it's possible that for a long time, you won't be able to verify whether this choice is right or wrong!

Yuan Cairen, who was in front of him, had obviously made a choice, but at the same time kicked the ball to Xu Changqing.

On the night in Jining before, Yuan Cairen also told Xu Changqing many secrets in the East Palace, such as ...... Zhu Cihong looks honest on the surface, but in real life, he looks completely different......

Maybe what Yuan Cairen said is exaggerated and watery, but Zhu Cihong has quirks in his temperament, which is also human nature.

You must know that even if the Da Luo Immortal encounters injustice, he still needs an incision to vent, let alone Zhu Cihong, who has been under high pressure?

He's not stupid, he knows it.

Human nature will always be the most complex thing in the world.

This is an extremely complex multivariable function.

Even the most advanced computers of later generations are difficult to calculate in detail, and perhaps only a perfect light brain can do it.

For example, the one that has been preaching is to cook the child and feed it to the mother, on the grounds that the child can be reborn, but the mother has only one.

For another example, some people will not see the child for the rest of their lives just because they were a little unlucky when their daughter or son was born, as if they were not their own......

"Xu Lang ......"

At this time, seeing that Xu Changqing did not respond for a long time, Yuan Cairen was like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind, and he was about to lose his last strength.

"Whew."

Xu Changqing suddenly couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but think of the fate of Huo Guang, the powerful minister of Emperor Wu back then......

It's hard to be a man......

But just when Yuan Cairen was almost completely desperate and couldn't stand, Xu Changqing suddenly hugged her into his arms and said in a low voice: "Go and change into the clothes of your own soldiers, and wait for me in my auxiliary tent!" ”

“……”

Yuan Cairen was stunned for a moment, and it took a moment to come back to his senses, and the hope that suddenly swelled up in his beautiful eyes, and he nodded desperately.

Watching her leave quickly, Xu Changqing couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, but he didn't have time to think too much, and quickly returned to the big tent.

As expected, Queen Zhou had been waiting here for a long time, and when she saw that Xu Changqing was full of alcohol, she couldn't help but snort: "Why did you drink so much?" ”

Xu Changqing stretched out his arms, motioned for Queen Zhou to come over and serve him to take off his clothes, and said with a wry smile: "The forces are so complicated, how can you do it if you don't maintain it carefully?" I can't hug you when I lift the bricks, but I can't feed you when I put the bricks down. ”

Empress Zhou had just unbuttoned Xu Changqing's official robe, and when she heard this, she was stunned for a moment, and for a moment, she was already a little emotional: "What you did for my mother and son, I will always remember it in my heart......"

Xu Changqing smiled: "Don't be too sad, it's not that you won't see you again in the future." I will come to Nanjing to report on my work in the future. But how's your preparation? ”

Of course, Empress Zhou understood what Xu Changqing meant, and said with a coquettish pun: "I have been ready for a long time." Come on, let's go hand in hand......"

……

The night was as silent as water, and a slanting moon hung in the sky, as if covering the whole world with a faint veil.

It's already past the hour, and in the huge camp, there is a lot less hustle and bustle, only the unknown insects cry happily from time to time.

In the big tent, Xu Changqing poured a glass of wine for Queen Zhou, who was quickly dressed, and handed it to her: "Let's come to Japan for a long time!" ”

Empress Zhou understood what Xu Changqing meant after a while, and couldn't help but glance at Xu Changqing fiercely: "You also have to be careful, Nanjing is very complicated, everything must be considered before acting." ”

As he spoke, he tactfully twisted his wrist and posed as if he wanted to drink a glass of wine with Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing smiled and walked around her arm, "Take care!" ”

He drank the wine in his glass vigorously.

At this time, from the corner of Queen Zhou's eyes, there was a crystal falling, and she murmured: "Take care!" ”

After speaking, he did not hesitate and quickly left through the back door of the big tent.

Watching her disappear in the blink of an eye, smelling the fragrant wind she left behind in the tent that had faded away, Xu Changqing's eyes gradually sharpened.

An era is over.

Lit a bag of cigarettes, smoked several puffs, and immersed himself in a cloud of smoke, Xu Changqing came to the side of the auxiliary tent, opened the curtain, and said to the little soldier inside with a smile: "Have you decided?" Don't regret it? ”

The flush on Yuan Cairen's pretty face had already soothed a little, but when he saw Xu Changqing coming in, he instantly turned red again, almost dripping blood, but he stubbornly said: "No regrets!" I don't regret dying! Also, I, I'm going to have a drink with you......"

“……”

Xu Changqing was a little speechless, but he could only cheer up and say, "Then come on!" ”

……

Early the next morning, Ma Shiying, Shi Kefa, Xu Hongji, including the bigwigs of all forces in Nanjing, and thousands of people from Haohao Tangtang, crossed the river.

They had been here since noon yesterday, and had only waited until now for the auspicious time.

Although he didn't sleep all night last night, and he has been in a high-intensity state, maybe it was because of Yuan Cairen's 'joy' relationship, Xu Changqing's spirit was very good, and he could hardly see anything unusual.

"Humble Xu Changqing, I've seen Shi Butang, I've seen Ma Du!"

Under the camp gate, the flags were unfurled, and countless bright red soldiers were like a forest and a sea, but they were clearly divided into two camps.

Xu Changqing took the lead and hugged his fists respectfully at the two figures who were holding the moon by the stars not far away.

Although I had never seen them before, these two masters were too easy to recognize.

Shi Kefa is in his early forties, dressed in a bright red official robe, neat and neat black gauze, his figure is quite well-proportioned, well maintained, and his beard is meticulously trimmed, no matter from which angle, he is a positive character.

Ma Shiying, on the other hand, is much older, his face is wrinkled, his beard is slightly white, his rich body is covered with a purple python robe, and his waist is tied with a white jade belt.

Xu Hongji and the others next to him are not capable of matching, and they are destined to only be supporting roles at this time.

"Hehe, this is the Marquis of Haicheng. I have heard the name of the Marquis of Haicheng for a long time, but I didn't expect that today is the fate to see it. ”

Shi Kefa smiled and took the lead in stepping forward, trying his best to maintain his stability and kindness.

Ma Shiying's eyelids twitched slightly, but she quickly returned to normal, and said with a smile: "The Marquis of Haicheng has worked hard all the way. ”

Here, seeing that the ceremony was over, Funing, who had been here in Nanjing for a few days, waited for Zhu Guobi, and hurriedly stepped forward to carefully introduce the identities of the two to Xu Changqing.

In fact, there is no need to introduce it at all, Xu Changqing has already recognized it, but the process still has to go.

Hurriedly smiled: "Shi Butang, Ma Du, it's windy outside, let's go into the camp and talk." ”

Soon, the two sides gradually merged.

Zhu Guobi followed closely behind Xu Changqing, sometimes reporting something to Xu Changqing in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the ministers are too late......"

Not long after, the group rushed to the coffin of Emperor Chongzhen, and a group of southern nobles suddenly fell to their knees in an uproar, and the sky was full of crying.

Not far away, the crown prince Zhu Cihong, Queen Zhou, Zhu Yujiao, Zhu Cijiong, including Zhang Baozhu, Li Xuanshi, and Zhou Cairen, Yuan Cairen and other descendants of the heavenly family, have been waiting for a long time.

Zhu Cihong was obviously very excited today.

Although the body hidden under the meticulous bright yellow brocade robe was holding up steadily, the fingers that twitched unconsciously from time to time betrayed his nervous mood at this time.

And Queen Zhou's makeup today has also changed a lot, no longer a gentle style, but completely changed to a cool tone.

After all, after this time, she will no longer be the queen, but - the queen mother!

It's just that after all, Xu Changqing has been working hard during this time, and under her cold-toned makeup, there is a faint hidden charm that is extremely eye-catching......

Soon, Xu Changqing also saw Yuan Cairen behind the crowd.

This girl obviously can't compare with Queen Zhou, and sometimes she looks at Xu Changqing, and the love in her eyes is almost impossible to hide.

Xu Changqing was also slightly embarrassed for a while, so he could only look away from her.

Fortunately, Yuan Cairen was very smart, and quickly understood what Xu Changqing meant, and began to maintain dignity again, no longer deliberately looking at Xu Changqing.

Zhu Yujiao was really sad at this time, with the support of the two palace maids, she kept wiping her tears, lying in the coffin, after all, her father who loved her the most, this was the closest relationship.

Xu Changqing could only keep comforting her with his eyes.

However, among this group of women, the most attractive is Zhang Baozhu.

She is like a delicate white swan, even in this group of heavenly women, she doesn't use much powder, but she still stands out from the crowd.

Xu Changqing also felt some emotion in his heart, after so long, his only regret was this woman.

Pity.

Life is like this, even if Xu Changqing's status at this time comes, it is impossible for everything to be as expected, there is no opportunity to appear, and you can only wait patiently for the opportunity.

The paper money was flying all over the sky, and the crying finally came to an end, led by Shi Kefa, Ma Shiying, Xu Hongji and others, everyone came to meet Zhu Cihong and Queen Zhou one after another.

Xu Changqing also discovered at this time that although Shi Kefa and Ma Shiying were consistent on the surface, in private, the two did not communicate at all.

It seems that the contradiction between these two people, or two groups, is definitely worse than it seems.

History has also proved that Shi Butang is still too bookish in many ways, playing tricks and conspiracies, he is not Ma Shiying's opponent.

After the process is completed, it is finally time for everyone to sit down and talk.

However, Zhu Cihong has not yet ascended the throne and is not qualified to participate, and Empress Zhou also has to 'avoid suspicion' at this time.

In the huge tent, people from both sides sat down one after another.

Xu Changqing's side represents the 'Northland Group', and at the same time, it also represents the military group, and this side is also like a cloud.

Wang Tingchen, Liu Zhaoji, Liu Zeqing, Zuo Mengeng, Qiu Lei, Huang Degong, Zheng Sen, including Liu Liangzuo, who just came over with Shi Kefa and Ma Shiying today.

At this time, although the number of people is still slightly incomplete, and some of the levels are not too sufficient, they basically represent the absolute military force that the Ming can control at this time.

On the other side is the 'Southern Bloc', which is also a clique of civil officials and nobles.

Led by Shi Kefa, Ma Shiying, Xu Hongji and others, including Qian Qianyi, Hou Sui and others, Huang Shu from Kaifeng also sent representatives.

Basically, it can also represent the entire court framework of the Ming Dynasty at this time.

The people on both sides sit on both sides, and they are distinct.

However, it seems that the two sides are equal, but the 'left and right' are exquisite, and China has been respecting the left since ancient times.

However, Xu Changqing didn't care about this, and sat directly on the right.

At this time, in the entire military group, Xu Changqing sat in this position, of course he didn't let it!

But on Wenchen's side, it's a bit complicated.

Shi Kefa and Ma Shiyingqian gave in for a while, and Shi Kefa sat on the left head with some difficulty.

Xu Changqing also saw more clearly from this that Shi Butang was definitely not Ma Shiying's opponent!

Whether it is ideology or city government, there is a big gap.

After a while, everyone greeted each other for a while, and they also began to get to the point, and Shi Kefa's political acumen was once again exposed.

His first question was to get straight to the core, "About the question of Zhu Cihong and his entourage of the Heavenly Family's bloodline to protect the right!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the big tent, which was originally very soothing, instantly fell silent.