Sitting on the dragon chair in the Fengtian Temple, the Emperor of the Apocalypse gently leaned his back on the back of the chair and slowly closed his eyes. I kept thinking about what I knew, and I kept connecting the threads of things, trying to find out the slightest unreasonableness.

The whole incident seems to be quite smooth, starting from Zhou Jiamo's arrival in Nanjing, and ending with Zhou Jiamo's assassination later. When I came to Nanjing, someone stabbed me on the road, and then there was a rebellion in Nanjing. When the prince of Fu arrived in Nanjing, he took action, and in the end, before he arrived in Nanjing, the whole rebellion dissipated invisibly. As if it had been planned in advance, everything went according to the script.

However, the Emperor of the Apocalypse always felt that everything was going too smoothly, as if someone was quietly pushing behind him, and he seemed to be being taken advantage of. The Emperor of the Apocalypse slowly opened his eyes and sighed softly. Although the reform of the military system has shaken the interests of some people, it has not touched the roots. Those local tyrants and inferior gentry in Jiangnan were not hurt at all, and they had no reason to rebel, which is why this rebellion was put down so quickly.

However, the Emperor of the Apocalypse still couldn't understand, was the idea of these people so simple? Listening to the sound of footsteps outside, the Emperor of the Apocalypse slowly opened his eyes, and a flash of displeasure flashed on his face.

"Your Majesty, the Jinyi Guards have commanded Luo Sigong to bring it!" Chen Lin saluted respectfully, with a little smile on his face, and said respectfully.

Hearing that it was Luo Sigong, the Emperor of the Apocalypse loosened his brows, nodded, and motioned for Chen Lin to go out.

Luo Sigong hurriedly stepped forward, picked up his clothes and knelt on the ground, and said respectfully: "The criminal ministers and Jinyi guards are all commanding Luo Sigong to see the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live!" After speaking, he touched the ground with his head and did not move.

Looking at Luo Sigong who was kneeling on the ground, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "Aiqing, get up!" There was a hint of pity in his tone, but more of a disappointment. However, after seeing Luo Sigong's face, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was stunned for a moment.

Compared with when he left Beijing, Luo Sigong has changed a lot, and the whole person is full of defeat. The original spirit is gone. Instead, it was dull. The sideburns are a little whitish, and the body seems to be a little rickety.

"Come on, sit down!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse's tone slowly softened, although he was quite harsh on Luo Sigong on weekdays, but the Emperor of the Apocalypse had a different kind of feelings for Luo Sigong in his heart. When I first arrived in the Ming Dynasty, I just arrived. When he ascended the throne, he could be said to have no foundation at all. According to historical records. relied on the courage to recruit Luo Sigong into the palace to escort.

Luo Sigong's performance did not disappoint him, and he successfully ascended the throne. Since his accession to the throne, both against the Donglin Party. Or the White Lotus Sect, or even Huang Taiji, Luo Sigong's shadow can be seen everywhere. Unknowingly, Luo Sigong has been regarded as a confidant minister, as if the things handed over to him are enough to reassure him.

However, seeing Luo Sigong's appearance, the Emperor of the Apocalypse couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in his heart, was he too harsh?

"Emperor Xie, the guilty minister!" Luo Sigong suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and when he saw that the waiter had moved a brocade pier, he walked to the front and sat down.

"Don't sin the rulers. I have not condemned you, who can say that you are a sinner! The Emperor of the Apocalypse sighed, but still said it out loud.

Luo Sigong's heart was suddenly moved inexplicably, and his voice trembled and said: "The minister has failed to protect the emperor's grace, and he failed to protect Lord Zhou!" Not only failed to find out the corruption and fraud cases for the emperor, but also made the situation in Nanjing so erosive. The ministers deserve to die, and they have no shame to see the emperor again! ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at Luo Sigong angrily and funny, waved his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Luo Sigong, you are the commander of the Jinyi Guard. Do you know what is the most important thing about Jinyiwei? ”

"Back to the emperor, it is loyal! As a royal eagle dog, Jinyi Wei must have the most loyal heart to the emperor! Luo Sigong was slightly stunned, he didn't know why the Emperor of the Apocalypse asked this, but he still answered truthfully.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse glanced at Luo Sigong and nodded slowly, many people in their previous lives explained that they died in the factory guard, and many people believed in this sentence. However, the Emperor of the Apocalypse never felt that way, and when Li Zicheng attacked Beijing, it was Cheng Guogong who took the lead in surrendering. It was the eunuchs of Jinyiwei and Dongchang who resisted, the Jiangnan scholars who collaborated with the enemy, the merchants of Shaanxi, the hereditary nobles who surrendered to the enemy, but the factory guards who resisted.

Although there are many backbone people in the scholars, the factory guards are not all clean, in the eyes of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, the important thing is how to use it, and it cannot be judged solely by the factory guards and the scholars. This is also the reason why the Emperor of the Apocalypse did this after he came to this world.

"Since you know that you are faithful, tell me what you know. You've been in Nanjing for so long, say everything you have to say! The Emperor of the Apocalypse looked at Luo Sigong and stared straight at him. If Luo Sigong can give himself a satisfactory answer and solve the doubts in his heart, the Emperor of the Apocalypse will naturally not be stingy with an official position.

"Your Majesty, Jinyiwei pays attention to evidence, but the minister has no evidence, so he doesn't dare to speak in front of the emperor." Luo Sigong did have something in his heart, and he also wanted to say it to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, but he also had concerns, and this sentence could be regarded as a temptation.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Just say it!" How are things, I have a measure! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" With the words of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, Luo Sigong had no worries, and said: "Your Majesty, when the minister came to Nanjing, Lord Zhou was investigating the corruption case. The Yangzhou disaster relief case and the Zhejiang mutiny case have already reached a conclusion, but there has been no movement on the reform of the military system. ”

"If you have anything to say, don't hide it, there's no one else here!" The Emperor of the Apocalypse frowned and said with a slight displeasure.

After thinking for a moment, Luo Sigong said: "This matter is actually very complicated, the emperor ordered Wei Guogong to go to Nanjing to carry out military reform, but when the minister arrived in Nanjing, there was only news circulating, and Wei Guogong did not take any action. It stands to reason that the reform of the military system has the greatest impact on the generals of the military, and the greatest resistance should come from them. ”

Listening to Luo Sigong's words, the Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded slowly, according to common sense, this is indeed the case. Whose interests are touched, whose opposition is the most intense, for this, the Emperor of the Apocalypse knows very well.

Wei Guogong has not moved, and there is a rumor in Nanjing City. After the minister arrived in Nanjing, Wei Guogong took the little grandfather to Qinchaxingyuan and talked about the Yangzhou disaster relief case. Lord Zhou and his ministers naturally focused on the case in Yangzhou, after all, that was the duty of Lord Zhou and his ministers. Luo Sigong saw that the Emperor of the Apocalypse motioned for him to continue, so he opened his mouth and continued.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse had already furrowed his brows at this time, but he still didn't say anything, just quietly waited for Luo Sigong to continue.

"After that, it didn't take long for Lord Zhou to be assassinated! If it weren't for the alertness, I am afraid that I would not have escaped the result of being assassinated. Later, news also came out that Wei Guogong was also stabbed and seriously injured and fell into a coma. However, when the minister went to the Wei Guogong Mansion, he found that the Wei Guogong was not unconscious. Wei Guogong also gave an explanation, which seemed to be about a doctor in his house. Luo Sigong said here and looked at the Emperor of the Apocalypse, waiting for the Emperor of the Apocalypse to figure it out for himself.

However, Luo Sigong was destined to be disappointed, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse did not have the slightest expression on his face, and he could not see a trace of emotional fluctuations. I didn't seem to take Luo Sigong's words to heart. Seeing Luo Sigong looking at him, the Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded and motioned for Luo Sigong to continue.

After the assassination of Lord Zhou, there were turmoil in Nanjing, and when the news of the emperor's arrival in Nanjing came, people were even more panicked. However, at that time, Wei Guogong had been unable to recover from illness, and the military power was also handed over to An Xiangbo. It wasn't until he got Cui Fu's confession and found the Duke of Wei that the Duke of Wei came forward. However, at that time, the rebellion in Nanjing was on the verge of breaking out, and it was time to put down the rebellion! Luo Sigong finished speaking, and let out a long sigh of relief, his face a little more relaxed.

Gently picking up a copy of the book on the table, the Emperor of the Apocalypse shook it in his hand with a smile, and said with a smile: "Luo Sigong, Wei Guogong has been in Nanjing for so long, and there has been no movement on the reform of the military system until now, right?" ”

"Back to the emperor, no!" Luo Sigong is very sure of this, if there is really movement, it is impossible for Jinyiwei not to know.

Nodding, the Emperor of the Apocalypse waved his hand and said, "You go down!" I'm tired! ”

Luo Sigong knew that he had already said too much, so he didn't dare to delay in the slightest, so he bowed respectfully and said, "The minister retires!" With that, he bowed and withdrew.

Staring at Luo Sigong's figure, it wasn't until Luo Sigong walked out of the main hall that the Emperor of the Apocalypse slowly withdrew his gaze. Leaning back in his chair, he slowly closed his eyes.

"Your Majesty, the lotus seed soup is just right now, the emperor hasn't eaten for half a day, drink a bowl of lotus seed soup!" Chen Hong held a plate, slowly walked to the side of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said in a respectful tone.

Slowly opening his eyes, the Emperor of the Apocalypse glanced at Chen Hong, took a sip of the lotus seed soup, and said, "Chen Hong, did you hear Luo Sigong's words just now?" ”

"The slave and maid are in the apse, Lord Luo's words, the slave and maid have heard it!" Chen Hong nodded respectfully and said with a serious face. It's not a trivial matter, and it's not a time for yourself to be hippie and smiling.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse took another sip, took the silk scarf on the side and wiped his mouth before he spoke: "How credible do you think Luo Sigong's words are?" Is it to shirk responsibility? ”

Chen Hong pondered for a moment before he said slowly: "Your Majesty, this kind of thing, the slave maid does not dare to assert. But the slave maid felt that it couldn't be fake, and it couldn't be fake. There are some things that you can't understand now, but you can understand them soon. ”

Looking at Chen Hong's serious face, the Emperor of the Apocalypse scolded with a smile and said, "Slippery head!" ”