In the first year of the Apocalypse, August 14, it is advisable to marry and mourn, and it is forbidden to move.

Gently putting down the fold in his hand, the Emperor of the Apocalypse glanced back at Wang Chengen and asked casually, "How much silver do I still have in my inner treasury?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, there are still 14,437,200 taels of cash that can be used in the inner treasury." After being slightly stunned, Wang Chengen reported a relatively accurate number.

Nodding slowly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse asked casually, "When is the cost of liquidation at the end of each year?" ”

"Back to the emperor, this will have to wait until the month of Layue, and the cabinet will summarize the expenses of the six departments, and the prelude to the monarch is right, and each expenditure will be explained clearly." Wang Chengen bowed down and said to the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Glancing at Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "Yes, very powerful!" I wasn't wrong. What's going on with Longchang Firm? The situation in the capital is still stable? Isn't there any constrainment, is it? ”

"At the beginning, there were people looking for trouble, but it's all over, and the minister has already sent someone to deal with it." Wang Chengen picked up the tea bowl and handed it to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said with a smile.

Taking the tea bowl brought by Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse took a sip lightly and asked in a deep voice, "Let's talk about it!" Pick something important and listen to it. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty! A few days ago, someone was looking for trouble, and a person from the Five Cities Terracotta Division was looking for trouble. In the name of smuggling, a warehouse of Longchang firm was raided and people were arrested. "Wang Cheng naturally won't hide anything, and tell the matter to the Emperor of the Apocalypse as a joke.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse immediately frowned, glanced at Wang Chengen, and asked with some hesitation, "Is it the British Duke Zhang Weiying?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, no. This person was bought by several big silk merchants in Jiangnan, and I think I also want to try the depth of Longchang's business! Helping the Emperor of the Apocalypse to stand up, Wang Chengen said with a smile.

Slowly descending the steps. The Emperor of the Apocalypse glanced at Wang Chengen playfully, and asked with a smile, "How did you do it?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the palace did not come forward, it was Shuntianfu and Jinyiwei who came forward. The person who arrested the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division for corruption is still in prison. The Shuntian Mansion raided several of the merchants' transactions, but it was just a warning. Didn't dig deeper. Wang Chengen bowed and said slowly.

"That's good, how about the princes and nobles in the capital? Did you intervene or take a stake? Gently wiping his hands, handing the handkerchief to the palace maid on the side, the Emperor of the Apocalypse asked casually.

After a slight hesitation, Wang Chengen said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, no one has come forward yet, and a few have come up, but most of them are cooperation." I don't know if I should say a sentence yet? ”

Walking out of the hall slowly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse slowly raised his arm, took a light breath, and said in a deep voice: "Say it!" There's nothing to hide from me! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty! Chen felt that he should find an owner for the Longchang firm. Although the Fang family is the owner in name, no one will believe it when they say it. There needs to be a person with a noble enough status to make him the owner of Longchang Firm. First, no one will suspect coming to the palace, and second, it can reassure others. Wang Chengen lowered his head. Said in a deferential tone.

Looking at Wang Chengen with some surprise, the Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded with satisfaction. smiled and said: "I really didn't expect you to have this mind, it's really not easy, it's a good idea." Gently patting Wang Chengen's shoulder, the Emperor of the Apocalypse asked indifferently, "Is there a suitable candidate?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, this owner can't be alone, it's better to unite several families. First, it seems to be powerful and not easy to be suspected. Second, it can reassure people, and those who want to come in can also find a relationship and go to the door. Wang Chengen did not answer the question of the Emperor of the Apocalypse directly, but said something specious, obviously the name of the person would not come out of his mouth.

He shook his head with a smile. Emperor Tianqi said in a rather self-deprecating tone: "Those people are everyone's great cause, and the Longchang Firm's belongings may not be in their eyes, and no one will find them now." But you're right, I think about it! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty! The minister is just the light of the candle, how dare he compete with the bright moon! Wang Chengen smiled flatteringly and complimented the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Shaking his hand with a smile, the Emperor of the Apocalypse's face suddenly became serious, and asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Sun, have they already arrived?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the soldiers are all stationed outside the camp, and Lord Sun and a few people should also arrive!" Wang Chengen also understood that the Emperor of the Apocalypse's trust in Sun Chengzong was not comparable to these people at all.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse still has to say when a person has already run in outside, a little eunuch. When he came to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, he quickly knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Lord Sun has arrived outside the Gongmen and is asking to see him outside!" "This person is Chen Hong's godson Chen Lin.

Glancing at Wang Chengen behind him, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a somewhat excited voice: "You go!" Invite people in! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" After speaking, Wang Chengen walked out quickly, and when he walked past Chen Lin, Wang Chengen took a deep look at Chen Lin.

After a short time, under the guidance of Wang Chengen, the two of them walked in slowly. One of them was a civil official, wearing a python robe and a jade belt around his waist. Although he looks quite old, he still walks vigorously and in good spirits. Behind the old man was a middle-aged man, dressed in a military uniform, wearing a blood-red cloak behind him, and he walked unusually mighty.

Seeing the two people coming over, the Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at the two people with some excitement, as if he sensed that the old man was going to salute, the Emperor of the Apocalypse hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed the old man's arm, and said softly: "Sir, no courtesy!" After speaking, he looked the old man up and down.

"Sir, you're back!" Looking at Sun Chengzong quite emotionally, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with emotion.

"Thank you for the emperor's concern, the minister is back!" Sun Chengzong took a step back, bowed to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said respectfully.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse took another step forward, gently grabbed Sun Chengzong's arm, and said apologetically: "Mr. is still running around for state affairs at such an old age, it really makes me feel distressed, Mr. has worked hard!" ”

Looking at the Emperor of the Apocalypse in front of him, listening to the Emperor of the Apocalypse's heartfelt words, Sun Chengzong suddenly knelt heavily on the ground, touched the ground with his head, and said loudly: "The emperor is very important, and he has the grace of knowing the minister, and the minister will die hard to repay." ”

Helping Sun Chengzong up, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with emotion: "Mr. is the teacher of the first emperor and my teacher. ”

Emperor Tianqi said something to Sun Chengzong, and Sun Chengzong let out Qi Jin behind him, and said to Emperor Tianqi with a smile: "Your Majesty, he is Qi Jin, the chief soldier of Jiliao, and he is Qi Jiguang's nephew back then. When he was a teenager, he followed General Qi Jiguang and served in the army, and he was a rare general. ”

Slowly stepped forward, the Emperor of the Apocalypse put his hands on Qi Jin, gently helped him up, and said with emotion: "Seeing the general today, it seems that I am very relieved to see the handsome Qi who fought in the killing field back then. ”

Glancing back at Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "Let the imperial dining room send lunch here, let them have a snack, and I want Mr. Sun and General Qi to eat together." You go to the cellar and see if there are any good wines and bring a few jars! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty! Minister, let's do it! After giving a salute to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, Chen Hong turned around and left.

The eunuch lifted a large table to the shade of the eaves, with the Emperor of the Apocalypse sitting on the table above, and Sun Chengzong and Qi Jin sitting on the left and right.

Sun Chengzong didn't feel anything about the actions of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, in his heart the Emperor of the Apocalypse was such a monarch who treated his courtiers with all his heart. However, Qi Jin on the side was stunned, although he had never seen the Emperor of the Apocalypse, he had never seen the Emperor Taichang, but he had still seen the Emperor Wanli.

Comparing the Emperor of the Apocalypse in front of him with his grandfather, Emperor Wanli, Qi Jin suddenly felt that his uncle was born at the wrong time. If my uncle had survived to this point, he would definitely be able to show his ambitions.

Looking Qi Jin up and down, the Emperor of the Apocalypse knew that such a person had to be careful and meditate quietly, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse thought about what he should do.

It didn't take long for the wine and food to be served, and when the wine and food were arranged, the Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at Wang Chengen and wanted to pour the wine, and said in a deep voice: "Give me the wine jug!" ”

"Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen looked at the Emperor of the Apocalypse hesitantly, but the wine pot in his hand was not given to the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

"What? Do you dare not listen to me? Turning his head to look at Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a low tone.

Poof, he knelt on the ground with a puff and raised the wine jug above his head, Wang Chengen said in a trembling voice: "The slave doesn't dare!" The emperor is angry! ”

Ignoring Wang Chengen, the Emperor of the Apocalypse slowly walked down with the wine jug and came to Sun Chengzong's table.

As if he knew what the Emperor of the Apocalypse was going to do, Sun Chengzong hurriedly knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty, don't do it!" This is a torture! ”

"Mr. has worked hard and done his best for the country, and I am very sorry for him. This glass of wine is a salute to Mr., Mr. has worked hard! Saying that, the Emperor of the Apocalypse picked up the wine glass on the table, poured a glass of wine for Sun Chengzong, and put it back on the table.

Seeing the Emperor of the Apocalypse walking towards him, Qi Jin also knelt on the ground and touched the ground with his head, but he didn't speak.

Picking up the wine glass and giving Qi Jin a glass of wine, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a soft tone: "This glass of wine is not for you Qi Jin, and I am not for you to pour Qi Jin, although you have merit, but it is not worth me to pour you wine." But you have to drink this wine, the court can't stand your uncle, can't stand your brother under General Qi, this wine is a wine of atonement. ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse spoke very lightly, but Qi Jin, who was kneeling on the ground, trembled all over, and two lines of muddy tears flowed down his eyes.