Chapter 41: The Bearing of a King
Zhao Ziming sensed that something was wrong, and as soon as he got out of the inn, he slipped away from the soles of his feet, and when his subordinates who had received Song Qingyang's order chased people out of the inn with people, he had already disappeared nearby.
"Contact the people in the city immediately, even if you dig three feet into the ground, you have to get this damn thing out!" The subordinate shouted with a hideous expression.
Several subordinates were ordered to gather people, but the subordinates hurried back to the inn. Now not only Shen Chongming is still alive, but even Liu Shouyou has also arrived in Nanjing City, I am afraid that the situation will change again.
"My lord, my subordinates have ordered all the men and horses to go out to arrest Zhao Ziming, I believe it won't be long before this guy can be captured." Seeing that Song Qingyang's expression was still full of anger, his subordinate said cautiously.
"A group of rice buckets, so many people were inquired about and played with by a small bag, what's the use of my father-in-law raising you group of waste?!" Song Qingyang scolded his subordinates, not caring at all about the little minions who came back to report the news.
was deceived first, and then was reprimanded by Song Qingyang so mercilessly, the feelings of his subordinates can be imagined. But thinking of Feng Bao's repeated explanations before leaving, he could only tolerate Song Qingyang.
"The subordinates know their mistakes, and after returning to Beijing, they must bear the guilt of their father-in-law. It's just that Liu Shouyou has appeared in Nanjing City right now, I'm afraid it's a big deal, how should we deal with it, and please show me. The subordinates were neither humble nor arrogant to push back Song Qingyang's words, but it made him lose his temper for a while.
Now Shen Chongming is not only not dead, but he has been cheated of 80,000 taels of silver, according to Feng Bao's stingy personality of greedy for money, I am afraid that I will not have good fruit to eat after returning to Beijing this time.
Shaking his head, Song Qingyang could only not think about how to explain this matter for the time being, after all, the current situation was the most important.
"This Liu Shouyou's visit to Nanjing this time is extraordinary, but I am afraid that he received the emperor's will. Alas, the resurgence of Shen Chongming is already unstoppable. Thinking about this, Song Qingyang's face added a bit of frustration.
The subordinates were silent, but because they had a lot of opinions about Song Qingyang. After all, it was not his fault that he fell into Zhao Mingda's trap, and the 80,000 taels of silver tickets were sent by him Song Qingyang, so why did he have to plant the blame on his own head in the end, it seems that this Lord Song is worthy of his name, and he is really a villain. This time, I won't talk anymore to see what else he can fault with him!
"Is there anything you can do to stop this?" Thinking alone for a while and having no clue, Song Qingyang could only look at his subordinates who were silent. The reason why Gonggong Feng trusts him so much is that in addition to loyalty, it is his brain.
"The subordinates are stupid, and when it comes to major matters, please ask the adults to make their own decisions." A soft nail is offered, but the subordinate is expressionless, but he is a little proud in his heart, and the diaphragm should kill you.
Sure enough, Song Qingyang's face sank and he was about to get angry, but when the words came to his lips, he was forced to hold back. Looking at the appearance of this guy, it must be deliberate. If you are angry with him at this moment, I am afraid that you will fall into his arms!
Thinking of this, Song Qingyang showed a smile on his face, and said slowly: "Come on, make a cup of tea for this official." ”
After drinking three cups of tea leisurely, Song Qingyang had a gambling mind, and this idea slowly became clear.
glanced at the subordinates who were still not in a hurry and waited to see their jokes, and said with a smile: "Liu Shouyou's intention is very clear, if you want to organize this matter, the only way is to use other means to get rid of Shen Chongming, what do you think?" ”
"Everything is up to the adults, if it is necessary to forcibly get rid of Shen Chongming, the subordinates and brothers will definitely act according to the order." Seeing that he finally moved, his subordinates, who were already a little anxious in their hearts, immediately clenched their fists and said this nonsense.
"Hehe, you can borrow a knife to kill someone, you are all baby bumps that your father-in-law has worked so hard to cultivate, and this official doesn't dare to let you risk doing this." Song Qingyang's words were thorny, and his expression was also mixed with some sarcasm.
Seeing it clearly in his eyes, this subordinate didn't pay attention to it, but just said: "Everything is according to the orders of Lord Song." ”
Looking at the lack of oil and salt in front of him, the smile on Song Qingyang's face couldn't help but disappear, this was really a punch on the cotton with all his strength, and he knew that he was bitter.
"Okay, a few of you listen, immediately find a way to spread the news of Liu Shouyou's arrival in Nanjing City, and make sure that it reaches Wang Siming's ears. This guy is as timid as a mouse, and he has always been worried that Shen Chongming will settle accounts with him after he recovers. If he had known the news, he would have jumped over the wall to do something. At that time, it will be time for our fishermen to profit. ”
Song Qingyang said proudly, originally thought that such a good plan was said, and the few people present must be admired by everyone, but unexpectedly, the subordinates' expressions did not show a trace of waves, and they said calmly: "The subordinates obey the order, so we will arrange people to spread the news in the city." ”
The muscles on his face trembled, and Song Qingyang held back his anger and said, "Go ahead, you must finish this matter before Tianyan." ”
Seeing a few people walk out, Song Qingyang grabbed the teacup on the table and smashed it on the ground, scolding: "Dog slave, you dare to argue with this official, you will have a good life in the future!" ”
The voice was not small, and the subordinate who had just walked out not far couldn't help but be stunned, and then clenched his fists and strode out.
"What, Liu Shouyou came to Nanjing City?" Wang Siming, who was hurrying to count the gold and silver treasures he had received in the past few days, was dumbfounded, and directly rushed forward and grabbed the guards who came to report the news and asked.
"Yes, my lord, the little one has a fellow villager who is on an errand in the East Factory, and when he was drinking today, he mentioned it, and the little one noticed that something was wrong, so he hurried back to report to you." The guard said cautiously, he can be regarded as Wang Siming's confidant, and he knows a little bit about the stakes.
"Then do you know, what is Liu Shouyou doing in Nanjing City?" Wang Siming asked with a nervous expression, feeling that he could scare himself to death.
"I don't know why he came here, but the villain's fellow villager said that Liu Shouyou entered the city in disguise this time, and went directly to the Zhongguo Mansion, and the two seemed to be plotting something." The guard shook his head and said, he really didn't find out about this.
"Okay, well done, take these as wine money, go ahead." With a blank expression, he grabbed a string of pearls and stuffed it into the guard's hand, and Wang Siming's face became extremely pale.
After getting the benefit, the guards saw that Wang Siming had become like this again, and immediately walked out with numb legs. After all, the more you know, the more dangerous you become.
"Shen Chongming, Shen Chongming, you are really a hero." Wang Siming smiled bitterly, only feeling that his heart was dripping blood.
He has worked hard to get to the point where he is now, but he is going to come out and mess with his life again.
"Kill him, kill him!" Suddenly, Wang Siming seemed to be crazy, picked up things and smashed them, and he threw all the belongings he had counted for several days on the ground.
"Shen Chongming, I, Wang Siming, want to fight you to the death!" His face was distorted, Wang Siming's two eyes began to be bloodshot, and he realized that he had no way back, and between him and Shen Chongming, there was only one person who could live in this world.
"The emperor has arrived!" As soon as he sang, Chen Hong's eyes couldn't help but cast to the high arch in the forefront, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he secretly said that something was wrong.
And Zhang Juzheng, who was standing on the side of Gao Gong, was expressionless, but his heart was already in a monstrous situation. Master Gao has not come to the court for more than four months under the pretense of having itchy bodies, and his sudden appearance at this juncture is not a good sign.
The two of them are already like this, and the mood of the other officials can be imagined. However, everyone knows in their hearts that the new division of the power of the court is today.
Emperor Longqing walked slowly, and his sallow face obviously told the ministers that his body was not good. For those pills, Emperor Longqing had already sensed that something was wrong, and he had stopped these days.
Long live the mountain, Gao Gong was the first to speak, but what he mentioned made the ministers a little unexpected.
"Your Majesty, the old minister looks like your face is itchy, please take care of your body, and don't listen to the nonsense of those warlocks." A trace of guilt flashed in Gao Gong's eyes, in fact, he had already heard about the emperor's superstition of those Taoists, but he gambled in his heart and never admonished him. But now looking at the emperor's appearance, it is clear that it is ......
Sighing, Gao Gong couldn't bear to bow his head.
In fact, this matter is well known to the civil and military people of the Manchu Dynasty, but few people have dared to admonish it for a long time. After all, it is a big taboo to point out that the emperor is not. Once the emperor is angry, the dismissal of officials is light.
At this time, Gao Gong mentioned this matter in front of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military for the first time in such a long time, what is it if he doesn't slap the emperor in the face again? “
Just when some of Zhang Juzheng's henchmen were secretly waiting to see the excitement in their hearts, they saw Emperor Longqing smile and said, "Thank you, Mr. Gao, I have written down these words." ”
At this moment, Emperor Longqing's heart was warm, in the final analysis, only Mr. Gao cared about himself as much as he always cared about himself in this world.
"The emperor's ......" arched his eyes moistened in an instant, his palms and backs were full of meat, and they were all his own students. If he could still see the emperor every day in the court, how could he be deceived by those damned Taoist priests? Thinking of this, Gao Gong felt even more regretful in his heart.
"My personal safety is a small matter, and the social welfare of the country is the top priority." Emperor Longqing's eyes lit up, and his expression became extremely serious.
"Recently, Wuwei has taught thieves to cause trouble in Jiangnan, occupying Fujian, Guangdong, Huguang, and Zhejiang. It can be said that half of the south of the Yangtze River has fallen into the hands of the rebels. ”
Emperor Longqing's words hit Zhang Juzheng's heart like a hammer, his face was ashamed for a while, and he took a deep breath and walked out of the ranks.
"Your Majesty, the ministers have their own music." Zhang Juzheng lifted his hem and knelt on the ground respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the tall man is recuperating from illness at home, and the cabinet has been a micro-minister in the council during these days. Now that such a big thing has happened, it is really the fault of Weichen alone. Weichen has the trust of the emperor and the trust of the court, and he also asked the emperor to issue a decree to punish the crime, and Weichen has no complaints. ”
Time seemed to stand still, the hall of the university was silent, and the officials could even hear the heartbeat of their colleagues next to them. With such a disaster, what will the emperor do to Zhang Juzheng?
"Hehe, Zhang Aiqing get up. Half of the country in the south of the Yangtze River fell into the hands of Wuweijiao, how can it be your fault, to blame, it is also the fault of the imperial court. Emperor Longqing suddenly laughed, and it made Zhang Juzheng stupid like a spring breeze.
"Your Majesty, Weichen ......" Zhang Juzheng was so excited that he couldn't say a complete sentence for a while.
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