On May 26, the second year of Jiajing, a flood in Huainan had receded, because of the money raised by the Lu family's money and the household department borrowing money everywhere, the resettlement of the victims was finally completed. As a country with frequent natural disasters, the country has rich experience in disaster relief and disaster relief, unless the political situation is out of control, even if it is a big disaster, the imperial court has the ability to deal with it. Therefore, the expected displacement did not appear everywhere, which can be regarded as a great blessing in misfortune.

However, the water receded, but the problems in the river were exposed.

is like a famous saying in later generations: Only when the tide recedes can you see who is **.

Wang Shu has been a river governor in Nanhe and Caoyamen for more than ten years, and he has not only eaten a lot of black money. But now, nearly 1.8 million taels of silver have disappeared, and hundreds of officials from the six ministries of the two capitals and several ministers of the celebrant are involved, how can the emperor not be shocked and angry.

A huge political storm is brewing.

In order to thoroughly investigate the case, the imperial court set up an organization similar to a special case team, headed by Yang Yiqing, supplemented by Zhang Xuan, plus the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and the Supervision Yuan, and began to investigate the case.

This is openly, secretly, the people of Dongchang and Jinyiwei have been sent to all parts of the country, and for a while, the wind and rain are coming.

Different from the real history, the Great Rites Debate, which was supposed to happen again in the second year of Jiajing, did not happen because Zhang Xuan was involved in the Hegong case.

The wings of a butterfly completely changed a history that Sun Dan knew beyond recognition.

In Sun Dan's opinion, this is a good thing.

From a private point of view, now, Yang Shen, Wang Yuanzheng and others are all good friends of his, and naturally he doesn't want to see his old friends unlucky in the ** of the Great Rites Discussion.

From a historical point of view, the political system of the Ming Dynasty has a very modern Western civil politics, with relative power restricting the monarchy's power, and the emperor did not dare to act rashly, and his political life was healthy and full of vitality. Proper reforms, coupled with the germ of capitalism that has already sprouted, may not fail to take China on a different path. Ten years, fifty years, one hundred years, four hundred years, maybe the dark scene of the nineteenth century will never happen again.

Rights need to be checked, no matter who they are.

The turmoil of this river construction case is like a dark cloud in the sky, and the energy has accumulated to the point of triggering, but I don't know who the first lightning bolt will fall on.

During this period of time, there have been impeachment pieces of the imperial envoy flying to the emperor's desk like snowflakes, and there have been more than 100 copies together, of which most of the firepower is concentrated on Huang Jin's head.

It's strange to say that the emperor didn't seem to have any indication and stayed in the middle of the list, and he ignored it.

Still, changes are happening.

Just the day before yesterday, the emperor, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly made a decision to withdraw the power of the celebrant to approve the red, and all the twists and turns must be handed over to the emperor for review.

The civil officials who were encouraged were even more energetic, and the twists and turns of impeaching Huang Jin flew like snowflakes. Among them, there are many outdated arguments that denounce the eunuch party and bring disaster to the country.

In any case, Huang Jin's living space has further shrunk, and it has also ushered in the biggest crisis in the three years since he became the master of ceremonies.

He was originally a man with little resourcefulness, and he was losing ground when he saw himself. In his opinion, if the Hegong case wants to be closed, the most likely thing is that he will step down, and all the officials involved in the case will also be unlucky. It's not that he didn't want to go over to see Jiajing and explain the situation to him face to face. But the emperor came behind closed doors, obviously resentful of Huang Jin and others for privately sharing the money.

There is no one who knows the temperament of this long-lived lord better. This is a master who stretches out his hand in a coffin and asks for money for death. When you touch his money, you have a deep enmity with him.

In desperation, Huang Jin had to let Chen Hong come up with an idea. But Chen Hong seems to be full of cleverness on weekdays, but when he asks about it, he is stupid, and he has no ideas.

Huang Jin didn't know that this Chen Hong had already been Sun Dan's person. Seeing that he is unlucky, it is not enough to be happy, how can he give him an idea?

Chen Hong had no choice, Huang Jin pondered for two days, so he had to be cheeky and ask Zhang Guifei. Zhang Guifei has a big think tank under Ping Qiuli, this kid is very ghostly, there will definitely be a way.

Pingqiuli's recent days have been nourishing, and although he was named Sun Shan in the last meeting, he still has the status of a lifter and can be an official. In the past few years, the incident in Qingzhou has gradually been forgotten, and he no longer cares about him, the former chief thinker of King Jianghua. And, because after marrying Zhang Qiangrose, Pingqiuli is now also a royal prince, with the support of Zhang Guifei, this kid made up an official of Guanglu Temple last year, responsible for preparing for the country's four-season sacrifice, and he is very rich in oil and water, and he can be regarded as a noble person in the officialdom of the capital.

Originally, Huang Jin has never looked down on this bombastic kid in Pingqiuli, and thinks that although this guy has some ability, his character is very bad, and he is a villain who likes to drill camps. As the eunuch who holds the seal of his celebrant eunuch, he doesn't knock him with a straight eye on weekdays. However, now that it is a matter of life and death, Huang Jin can't help but let go of his body.

Soon, Huang Jin booked a secluded Accord in the famous Changchun Courtyard Restaurant in the capital and met with Ping Qiuli.

After drinking a glass of wine and sandwiching two chopsticks dishes, Huang Jin slapped his face. The subordinates understood, quietly retreated, and blocked the door.

The pavilion quieted down, and Huang Jin pretended to smile: "In autumn, how have you been doing in Guanglu Temple recently?" ”

Pingqiu ate happily, as if he had some disregard for the physique, wrapped vegetables in his mouth, and said vaguely: "Huang Gonggong, you don't know that there is a place like Guanglu Temple, except for the days of sacrifice, you can't see a bird on weekdays." Ping now has a family and a mouth, and he doesn't have any ideas, he just needs to live happily for the rest of his life. ”

Huang Jin sneered in his heart, and said secretly: If you don't love power, it's a lie, otherwise it would be impossible to marry Zhang Qiangrose and climb the high branch of Zhang Guifei. Now that my family is unlucky, I'm afraid that your kid is already happy in his heart, and he wants to see me make a fool of himself.

But on the surface, Huang Jin still said affectionately: "In the autumn, in the first two years, I was busy with affairs, and some places did not take good care of you, please understand." ”

Ping Qiuli took a big sip of wine, swallowed the dishes in his mouth, and waved his hand again and again: "What do you say, Huang Gonggong, Ping Qiuli has already made a big mistake with King Jiang Hua, although it is his duty to give advice to Qingzhou, but in the eyes of His Majesty, he has been classified as a non-reusable person." Gonggong Huang and His Majesty's monarchs and ministers are one, and it is understandable that you don't wait to see someone. ”

Ping Qiuli said very politely, Huang Jin was a little embarrassed, but he was still cheeky, his eyes were excited, and two tears burst out: "Brother Ping, what kind of monarch and minister are one, I will mention it again in the future." Although Huang Jin is loyal to His Majesty, there is such a big leak on the other side of the river, His Majesty is angry, seeing that His Majesty is angry, I am also sad in my heart as a slave. ”

He arched his hand: "Mr. Ping, what do we have to do with it, no matter what, you have to save me once." ”

Ping Qiuli smiled, but didn't speak, but went to the empty cup on the table.

Huang Jin flatteringly lifted the wine jug and continued it for Pingqiuli.

Ping Qiuli deliberately pretended to be flattered, and said in an exaggerated tone: "Gonggong Huang, you are the first person in the dynasty, the inner minister of the celebrant eunuch." Who is Ping, and how can he afford it...... Or don't. ”

Huang Jin couldn't hear the sarcasm in Ping Qiuli's tone, and held back his anger and said: "Mr. Ping, Brother Ping, are you going to die and not save you?" If Huang Jin falls, wouldn't it be the relatives who hurt the enemies quickly. If Concubine Zhang wants to be the queen in the future, without Huang Jin's help, I am afraid that I will not be able to fight Sun Dan and them. Also, Brother Ping, Sun Dan used to treat you so well, don't you want to get back to this field and take revenge? ”

Ping Qiuli smiled: "The enmity between me and Jingyuan is that each is his master, and if I am him, he will leave no room for killing, which is understandable." In fact, Jingyuan and I are also very sympathetic in terms of personal friendship. But ......"

He changed his tone and said: "However, Gonggong Huang, what you said just now is also reasonable, if you don't keep your position, I'm afraid that we won't be able to fight Sun Dan in the future." Sun Dan has Bi Yun's Dongchang in the palace, and there are people from the Hanlin Academy, the Sixth Ministry and the cabinet to help him talk to Empress Chen, and the power is so huge that it makes people feel chills in their hearts. If even the celebrant you hold is broken, I am afraid that we will have to wait for death in the future. That's why Ping came here. ”

Huang Jin was relieved when he saw him agree, and nodded hurriedly: "Brother Ping is right, and I will ask for advice." "The more he looks at Pingqiuli in his heart, the more unpleasant he is, what are you in Pingqiu, three years ago he was just a lost dog, if it wasn't for Zhang Guifei to take him in, I was afraid that he would have become a starvation on the side of the road, but now he is big in front of our family. If there is a chance in the future, Lao Tzu will kill you.

Ping Qiuli asked rhetorically: "Has Gonggong Huang read "Saiong Lost Horse"? ”

Huang Jin didn't understand what he meant by asking, and was a little displeased: "I've read this article as a three-year-old child, how could I not have read it." ”

Ping Qiuli stood up, looked out the window with his hands behind his back, and recited the book unhurriedly: "The people who are close to the plug have good sorcerers, and the horse dies for no reason." Everyone hangs on him, and his father says: Why is this not a blessing? After a few months, his horse returned with a horse. Everyone congratulated him, but his father said that why can't this be a disaster? The family is rich and good, and his son is easy to ride, and he falls and breaks his hips. Everyone hangs on him, and his father says: Why is this not a blessing? After living for a year, Hu entered the blockade, and Ding Zhuang led the way to fight. The one who is near the fortress, the dead nineteen. This is only because of the lameness, and the father and son protect each other. ”

His endorsement, with a low tone and frustration, and his voice was full of emotion, which made Huang Jin tired of listening for a while, but for the safety of his own family, he could only hold back the anger in his chest and listen quietly.

After a long time, Ping Qiuli said: "Fortune and misfortune can be exchanged with each other, it depends on how you do it." Actually, this matter may not be a good thing for your father-in-law Huang, if according to my idea, your position as the eunuch in charge of the seal will not only be kept, but I am afraid that the holy family will be more prosperous in the future. ”

Huang Jin was excited, and hurriedly made a long gesture to the ground: "Please also ask Mr. Ping for guidance." ”

"Without him, pour dirty water on His Majesty."

"Ahh

[Dedication]