The day after we arrived in Kyoshi, we received the approval to meet the current Holy Lord Myojinzong. This is almost impossible in the current dynasty, or in all dynasties.

And the reason why the impossible has become possible is only one reason, we are Qi Dudu's henchmen, Qi Dudu is Zhang Shoufu's political friend, and Zhang Shoufu is in the sedan chair in front of him at the moment - in the Forbidden City, it is generally not allowed to ride a horse in a sedan chair, but Zhang Shoufu is by no means ordinary, so we are standing here now.

After the noon gate, I saw the Jinshui Bridge, and then the Qianqing Gate was ahead. The majestic and majestic palaces along the way, and the majestic arches are magnificent, but I always feel repulsed and resisted in my heart.

Everyone yearns for the power and interests of the Forbidden City, and everyone admires the glory and wealth under the golden glazed tiles, but in my heart, this square building is not a living coffin? How many red faces are greedy for wealth and wealth, and the gray beard is lonely and sad. If this is the case, what is the meaning of life?

Here, it's not you who dump me all my life. It's me who pours you, Zhang Juzheng in front, Qi Jiguang next to him, and countless people in front of and behind him, who is not like this?

It is said that there is no absolute light in this world, and there is no absolute darkness, where there is light, there is darkness, and the stronger the light, the heavier the darkness, so in my opinion, this huge Forbidden City, on the surface, is golden, but in fact it is filthy.

I don't want to serve here. Even if the whole world wants to cling to this wealth, this is not the life I want!

The place where I saw the Holy One today was in the Temple of Nourishing Hearts. After three bows and nine bows, I and a few others stood at the bottom with Qi Dudu, while Zhang Shoufu stood on the side of the current saint. It has always been said in the history books that Mingshenzong treated Zhang Juzheng like a teacher during his lifetime, and it seems that it is indeed the case. And it is said that Zhang Juzheng has an unpredictable relationship with the mother of Song Shenzong, Empress Dowager Li, but this is a wild history after all, and it cannot be counted.

When the supreme of the Ming Dynasty was talking and laughing with Zhang Shoufu, I was also secretly watching him. This emperor of the Ming Dynasty is about the same age as I am now, about a year older than me. With a thin face and fleshless cheeks, he tried his best to pose a mature and steady appearance, but there was a faint hint of cruelty in his eyes.

It is said that this emperor was very diligent in his early years under the strict requirements of Empress Dowager Li and Zhang Juzheng, and he was the only diligent emperor in the Ming Dynasty except for Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty. But it's a pity that after Zhang Juzheng's death, the little emperor began to let go of himself, and the strong constraints of his childhood made him have an incomprehensible rebellious mentality, he abolished all Zhang Juzheng's reforms, and presided over the three major expeditions of Wanli thought it was the beginning of his life, but it became the pinnacle of his life.

Since the fourteenth year of Wanli, that is, at the end of 1586, he has completely embarked on the road of entertainment to death, drinking and having fun day and night, and leading to a protracted dispute over the national capital for the establishment of the crown prince, and even more unintentional government, not going to court for more than 30 years, which directly led to the decline of the Ming Dynasty and the rise of the Manchu Dynasty. It is said that there is no faint monarch in the Qing Dynasty, and there is no faint monarch in the Ming Dynasty.

After saying that, they turned to look at us and asked Zhang Shoufu, "Shoufu, are these the officers of the Black Carboniferous Department of the Great Broken Tatars?"

Zhang Shoufu nodded yes, and then began to introduce us one by one. When introduced to me, Zhang Shoufu also added a special sentence: "Sun Qilan is eighteen years old, honest and reliable, and has made many military exploits, and the minister should consider other appointments."

That Zhu Yijun glanced at me and said, "It's even a year younger than me!" It's really young! You are Qi Nantang's subordinate, you should learn from him to fulfill your duties, devote yourself to the country, and be loyal to me. ”

I hurriedly surrendered my hand, saying, "The minister is willing to smear his liver and brain to repay the emperor's kindness." "It is said that a man should observe his deeds, and not believe his words. If you only look at this person and listen to him, who can imagine that he is the direct promoter of the fall of the Ming Dynasty! People say that the Manchu Qing Dynasty misled the country, which is wrong in my opinion.

I have always believed that the pinnacle of Chinese civilization was in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and it has begun to decline since the Song dynasty.

The Northern Song Dynasty was busy with infighting, and the Southern Song Dynasty was in a safe corner, and the economy was only bright on the surface;

The 100 years of the Yuan Dynasty were the darkest hour in the Central Plains, and under the poor management of the Mongol Tatars, the Chinese civilization suffered an unprecedented regression;

In the Ming Dynasty, there were carpenters, merchants, painters, and stubborn masters among the emperors, and I am afraid that only the first Zhu Yuanzhang and Emperor Chongzhen, who hanged himself on the coal mountain, could be regarded as bloody emperors;

Although the Qing Dynasty had a canopy of the prosperous Kangqian era as a fig leaf, it was actually just a trot, but the West continued to sprint.

It is the continuous decline of so many dynasties that has created a century of humiliation in the land of China. Therefore, Zhu Yijun's coffin material, whatever beautiful words he says, are completely meaningless to me.

After introducing them one by one, Mingshenzong asked Qi Dudu again, what was the specific situation of the battle against the Tatar Black Carboniferous Department this time? Why did the Tatars lose so quickly this time?

Qi Dudu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the minister has nominated one person to talk about this matter, and it should be more detailed than the minister, please allow the emperor!"

Mingshen Zongqi said: "Aiqing, your governor of the northeastern and northeastern parts of the country, there is someone who knows more details than you?"

Qi Dudu arched his hand and said: "Exactly! The minister recommended Sun Qilan to report on the matter! ”

Mingshen Sect let out a long sigh, looked at me and said, "It's really impressive!" Sun Aiqing, then please speak! ”

I secretly said in my heart, Qi Dudu, I know you want to help me, but you are actually harming me! When you recommended me to this kid, you committed his taboo, that is, I am Zhang Juzheng's person. But on my face, I still had to maintain a flattered expression and said: "Qi Dudu is wrong to love!" Qilan is not talented, I am willing to try my best to report to the saint, and ask the governor to correct the inappropriateness! ”

After speaking, I began to talk about the assassination of Guangning, how Qi Dudu strategized and won a decisive victory. How Li Chengliang fought bravely to protect the country. How did Ye Sizhong and I secretly send troops, and how did I, under his command, sneak attack the camp granary, cooperate with the defenders to break through the enemy defense line, and find the rebellion and try our best to suppress it.

In this way, I give all the credit to others, and my position is that of an executor. At the end, I would like to add that I am only carrying out the orders of the adults, and I will never dare to take the lead in the army!

Mingshenzong listened to my explanation, and there was a trace of disdain on his face. He thinks very highly of himself, and if I, a person younger than him, are so bold that I don't die of hatred, it's a bad thing. It's better to let him despise than to let him hold a grudge!

So, Feng Bao, the eunuch in charge, read out the holy decree, which was actually drafted by Zhang Juzheng yesterday. I suddenly felt a little sympathetic to Zhu Yijun, as a supreme being, but I have to be instructed by outsiders from time to time, and I will feel uncomfortable if I am replaced.

The final reward was that Qi Jiguang added the crown prince Shaobao, Li Chengliang awarded the second rank to protect the army, Ye Sizhong awarded the fourth rank Guangwei general, and I was awarded the deputy envoy from the fourth grade. Others also have their own rewards.

Zhang Shoufu bowed his hand to Zhu Yijun of the Mingshen Sect and said: "Your Majesty, Fang Caichen's words have another use for Sun Qilan, and it should be used as a retribution!"

Zhu Yijun immediately said with an interested expression: "Shoufu speak quickly!"

Zhang Shoufu twisted his beard and said: "A month ago, the Holy Lord approved the development of Qingzhang land in the north, and the minister sent a superintendent to Shandong, starting from Shandong, driving several northern provinces to complete Qingzhang, after repeated consideration, Sun Qilan can be worthy of this position, please allow the Holy Lord."

A trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of the little emperor of Mingshenzong, and then there was quite a lot of content in his eyes, and then he smiled and said: "Since it is recommended by the first assistant, it will definitely be successful!" That's it! ”

Looking at his expression, I secretly laughed in my heart, obviously extremely dissatisfied with Zhang Juzheng's arbitrariness in everything, but he wanted to put on a polite and virtuous corporal and use people without suspicion, which is really disgusting!

In fact, in his heart, he was sure that I couldn't finish this job, ridiculous! But I still arched my hand and said: "The minister must bow and do his best, and then die!" Live up to the high expectations of the saints, entrusted by the first assistant! ”

Zhang Juzheng saw that the emperor allowed it, so he turned his head to me and said: "Since Jiajing, the government of the country has been bribed, the officials have been anointed by the people to flatter the powerful, and the successor of the country has been engaged in all the policies of appeasement. The private family is getting rich, the office is getting poor, the country is poor and the people are poor, and the disease is really here! ”

Zhang Juzheng's eyes were full of hope: "Qilan! You are going to take up your post, and you have a lot of heavy responsibilities on your shoulders! It is necessary to change the situation that the wealthy people have land and do not give it, the poor people lose and become tired, and the people flee from poverty, so the forehead is reduced. Qingzhang approves the land must be in accordance with the territory, there is no hidden treachery, the cover is neither reduced nor beneficial, the poor do not dare to be alone, and the rich people cannot be annexed! ”

At this point, he took a breath and continued, "Remember, this matter can only be successful, not failed! March can be over, don't wait for May. And Fujian Zhuzhou County has a law, for the two volumes of latitude and longitude, the law is quite detailed, you can follow it, go back quickly! ”

I bowed my hand to Zhang Juzheng again and said: "The first assistant has taught a lesson, and the lower officials should keep it in mind!"

Zhang Juzheng nodded, but Zhu Yijun of the Mingshen Sect next to him could not see joy or anger on his face.

Seeing that Zhang Juzheng finished explaining, I and a few others were about to retire under the leadership of Qi Dudu. Mingshenzong suddenly looked at me and said, "Sun Aiqing, you are a good student, don't let down Shoufu's expectations of you!"

I hurriedly said: "The last general must do his best and be loyal to the emperor!"

Hearing this, Mingshenzong's face showed a rare smile of relief. For others, there may be no difference between allegiance to Shoufu and loyalty to the emperor, but for this kid, it is a fraction of a millimeter, and it is a thousand miles wrong.

On the way back, I suddenly felt so relaxed. When I was supposed to leave when I had done what I had to do, I would have felt that I had not done my best, even though I knew that my destiny could not be violated. But ever since I met the Myojin Sect himself, I have been sure that I will never be able to cooperate with this person, so leaving will not affect me in the slightest.

Seeing the smile on the corner of my mouth, Qi Dudu turned his head and asked me, "Qilan, why are you so happy?"

I replied with a smile: "But if you have a heart, you will naturally rejoice!"

Qi Dudu snorted, pouted and said, "People are small and big, pretending to be ghosts!"

But I smiled and didn't speak, holding the reins, and watched the begonia flowers bloom on the side of the road.