In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, in mid-October.

The government and the opposition are crowded, chaotic situations are spreading, and gods, demons and monsters are stacked up.

Zhou Zheng stood outside the Daming Gate, looking at the 'Prime Minister's Yamen Compound', which already had some appearances, and nodded with a smile.

Sun Chuanting, Gao Hongtu stood beside him.

Sun Chuanting looked back and said, "My lord, after this courtyard is completed, the lower officials plan to close the east and west gates of Chang'an, and the other gates in the palace are also closed. ”

Zhou Zheng thought for a moment and said, "The idea is good. ”

Sun Chuanting said: "The courtyard inside is basically properly arranged, and before the end of the month, you can enter one after another, and before the end of the year, it will be completely completed." In addition to the Sansi Yamen, the other big yamen are all planned inside. Those scattered institutions in the palace, the lower officials planned to move into the outer court, and they were neatly integrated. ”

Sun Chuanting said simply, but in fact, it is necessary to reorganize the powers and responsibilities, streamline the manpower, and require the consent of the emperor and the cabinet, and the matter is not simple.

Zhou Zheng hummed and said, "I will say hello to Yuanfu and take the opportunity of the relocation to find out the officials of the six ministries and nine temples." ”

Sun Chuanting responded, and just as he was about to speak, he heard a noise behind him.

Zhang Heyi walked out of the Daming Gate quickly, came to Zhou Zheng, and said after seeing the salute: "My lord, it's Wei Guogong." ”

Zhou Zheng raised his eyebrows and did not speak.

This Duke of Wei has finally entered Beijing.

Sun Chuanting, Gao Hongtu looked at the depths of Daming Gate, and his expression was a little different.

This Wei Guogong's movement is really not small, do you not know that Zhou Zheng is here, or are you afraid that Zhou Zheng will not hear it?

Gao Hong Tumeng woke up and said in a low voice: "My lord, according to the etiquette, you need to go to the ceremony." ”

Zhou Zheng is just a count, and the Duke of Wei is a duke.

Zhang Heyi and Sun Chuanting both looked at Zhou Zheng and thought about how to deal with it.

Liu Liuzhen said, "Let the second young master go to see him?" Hmph, I want to see if this Duke of Wei is interested or not! ”

In terms of etiquette, it is true that the earl is required to meet the duke. But Zhou Zheng is not only an earl, but also a minister, and his current status is extraordinary, in reality, Xu Wenjue should take the initiative to meet Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Zheng also wanted to see the attitude of this Wei Guogong, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Qianqing Palace, Zhong Cui Palace let it out?" ”

Liu Liuzhen said: "Guangqian let it out yesterday, and Jinyiwei also withdrew. ”

Guang shallow, Shangguan Lie's words.

As soon as Liu Liuzhe's words fell, there was a lively sound in the Daming Gate, as if the two groups of people had met, laughing loudly and continuously.

Liu Liuzhen listened to it and said, "Second Young Master, it seems to be the voice of Qian Ge Lao." ”

Gao Hongtu looked at the inside of the Daming Gate, with a strange expression, and said to himself: "My lord, the lower officials feel that something is a little strange. ”

Zhou Zheng turned to him and said, "What's wrong?" ”

Sun Chuanting groaned and looked at Gao Hongtu as well.

Gao Hongtu thought for a moment and said: "My lord, Wei Guogong, Qian Qianyi, Li Banghua, these three people, one is the palace, one is the outer court, and the other is military power, these three phases are the most important, it may not be too coincidental, the emperor ...... Young in the end. ”

Liu Liuzhen suddenly realized and said, "Lord Gao is saying that someone is giving advice to the emperor behind his back?" ”

Sun Chuanting said with an understanding: "Li Zhong, no, he doesn't have this pattern." Zhou Yanru will not, he can't do it, and he won't want the emperor to directly clash with adults. These schemes seem to be clever, but in fact they are ridiculous, and the traces are too obvious. This person, the position should not be too high. ”

Liu Liuzhen was a little strange, and said: "The palace is full of our people, like an iron bucket, and everyone who enters and leaves the palace is also monitored, there is no special person." ”

Zhou Zheng listened to their conversation, couldn't help laughing, and said, "I underestimate some people." Liuzhi, you will give me the list of people who have entered and left the palace and met the emperor later. ”

Liu Liuzhen responded and said, "Then, Second Young Master, do you want Jinyi Wei to check, then Li Zhong must know it." ”

Zhou Zheng squinted, listened to the excitement in the Daming Gate, and said, "Don't worry." The capital is a big stage, and there are more and more people on this stage, but there are only so many characters. ”

Sun Chuanting said: "My lord, we have to speed up a little. ”

Zhou Zheng snorted, there are more and more people singing, and trouble is indispensable.

Gao Hongtu saw that the voice was getting farther and farther away, and said, "This Wei Guogong really didn't know that the adults were here." ”

Zhang Heyi muttered: "What the adults said is really right, there are more and more people singing this opera, but I don't know if they can sing well." ”

Zhou Zheng didn't care, and said, "I'll go to your patrol camp later." ”

Zhang Heyi knew that Zhou was about to adjust the defense of the capital, and hurriedly said, "Yes, the lower official is ready." ”

Zhou Zheng hummed and walked into the prime minister's compound that was still under construction.

Naturally, everyone followed, casually talking about various things.

And Wei Guogong and Qian Qianyi's group have already passed the end gate and are walking towards the Eqianqing Palace.

Wei Guogong guarded Nanjing, and was ordered to lead 1,000 troops into Beijing, and now he is directly brought into the palace.

Qian Qianyi and Xu Wenjue are also familiar with each other, and the two are polite and polite as they walk.

Qian Qianyi's face was flushed, and he said: "Guogong, Your Majesty has been looking forward to your arrival for a long time, and what you are waiting for is to see through it." ”

Xu Wenjue had just been appointed to the throne not long ago, and this time he entered Beijing to replace the British Duke to guard Beijing, which was a greater glory and power than guarding Nanjing.

Xu Wenjue said with a smile: "It is the duty of a courtier to share worries for Your Majesty, I rushed overnight, day and night, I was afraid that Your Majesty would be in a hurry, and a few horses died along the way." ”

Qian Qianyi smiled more and said: "Wei Guogong is loyal, heaven and earth can be learned, Your Majesty must be deeply grateful." ”

Xu Wenjue said: "The old Qian Pavilion is my Great Ming Pillar Stone, the arm of Your Majesty, I don't dare to be your praise." ”

Qian Qian Yilang smiled and stretched out his hand to ask Xu Wenjue to move forward.

The two of them were both teasing and in a good mood, and they entered the Qianqing Palace one after the other.

In front of the gate of the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Cihong had long been looking at it, and when he saw Xu Wenjue entering the Qianqing Gate with the army, he couldn't help but rush over quickly.

Xu Wenjue had never seen Zhu Cihong, so he was stunned at first, hurriedly ran forward, knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice: "Minister Xu Wenjue, participate in Your Majesty!" ”

Zhu Cihong was excited, and hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and said, "Aiqing has worked hard all the way, get up quickly." ”

Xu Wenjue stood up with difficulty, looked at Zhu Cihong, and suddenly cried, and said, "Your Majesty, you really look like the first emperor." ”

Zhu Cihong was stunned for a moment, then showed sadness on his face, and said: "It's good that the Qing family is here." ”

Qian Qianyi looked at Xu Wenjue's coquettish demeanor, disdainful in his heart, but his face also showed sadness, as if he really missed Emperor Chongzhen.

He was in the Chongzhen Dynasty, almost cut off from Shilu, and never entered the official.

Zhu Cihong pulled Xu Wenjue into the palace, and said as he walked: "The Qing family is here, I will be relieved, I will pay tribute to my ancestors at the Temple of Heaven in the near future, and the Qing family will also come together." ”

Xu Wenjue bowed, wiped his tears, and said; "Your Majesty rest assured, there are ministers here, and you will never let any small thing succeed and bully Your Majesty."