Chapter 639: Monarch and Minister
readx;
Wuying Hall is a group of halls on the west side of the Forbidden City, leaning on the Xihua Gate, connected by a straight masonry road, there are too many buildings on both sides, in addition to the main hall, there are various small halls and dozens of attics nearby. www.biquge.info In the early Ming Dynasty, this was the main emperor's office, so the layout of the Wuying Hall was very magnificent.
Liu Chengfeng turned around the main hall, and then stopped in a side hall next to it, and the eunuch who led him had already gone in to return to the court, Liu Chengfeng stood outside, and could almost hear the buzzing sound coming from the main hall.
Obviously, those Hanlin and the officials were very dissatisfied, and this time they were indignant to be interrupted for the first time. Especially for the Hanlin, how sacred is the advice, how can it be said that it can be interrupted? Therefore, with long hair, you can clearly hear a few whining and mourning sounds, which are extremely miserable.
At this time, Liu Chengfeng's mood suddenly improved, people are like this, others laugh, they are not the taste, others cry, especially these high-ranking Hanlin and Yanguan cry in Pingyue, Liu Chengfeng feels very comfortable. After a while, the eunuch who went in to deliver the news came out, saluted Liu Chengfeng, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, please come in with Lian Guogong, Lian Guogong, please come in." ”
The eunuch opened his body sideways, Liu Chengfeng walked in quickly, and no one came to the small hall for a long time, although it was very clean and decent, and the sandalwood was burned, but there was always a musty smell in the air that could not be dispersed.
The light inside was suitable and dim, and Liu Chengfeng didn't have time to observe the expression of Zhu Youjiao, who was sitting on the chair drinking tea, so he bowed obediently, lowered his head and said: "Weichen Liu Chengfeng, I have seen Your Majesty, long live my emperor." ”
"You...... Here it is......" The voice in the dark corner looked very old, and for some reason, the hoarse voice of Liu Chengfeng was a little sad.
"Yes, Your Majesty, Wechen is here."
Zhu Youzhu smiled, but this smile would make people feel a little reluctant, and he said lightly: "I'm afraid of seeing the light these days, maybe I'm really old, hey...... This old bone ...... Come, sit down. ”
When Zhu Youjiao's voice fell, a eunuch moved a chair obediently, this eunuch had clear eyebrows, but Liu Chengfeng knew that this was the eunuch Zheng Qiu who was serving with the emperor in front of him, and he was a very well-behaved person, this Zheng Qiu moved the chair, Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but glance at this Zheng Qiu, as a eunuch, this person has always been with the emperor, and the emperor's body must not be able to hide from him.
Being stared at by Liu Chengfeng's sharp gaze, Zheng Qiu's heart became empty, and his body became a little more rickety, Liu Chengfeng suddenly said: "Father-in-law Zheng, hello." ”
A very easy-going greeting, but Zheng Qiu felt strange, and hurriedly said, "Gong...... Grandpa is so ......"
He said a word, and then left in a hurry, and at this time, Liu Chengfeng was already sitting on the chair and looked at Zhu Youzhu in the shadows, the emperor at this time seemed a little mysterious, obviously Liu Chengfeng's greeting to Zheng Qiu attracted Zhu Youzhang's attention, Zhu Youzhu couldn't help but say: "What?" Zheng Qiu, this slave, do you also recognize it? ”
Liu Chengfeng said: "Back to Your Majesty, he usually moves a chair for Weichen, and gradually he becomes familiar." ”
Zhu Youzhu fell silent, his voice gradually became a little cold, and he sighed and said, "Advice...... ......I think I am not perfect, so I am willing to speak widely, and let the ministers find fault with me, so that I can test the gains and losses of my governance. But these people ...... What a nonsense ......."
Zhu Youzhu suddenly made such a scratch, and Liu Chengfeng couldn't help asking, "What?" Did Hanlin and the officials upset His Majesty? Your Majesty, no matter what, these people's advice is also for Your Majesty's good, whether they are right or not, but this heart is good, they say the right thing, Your Majesty is as good as a stream, but if they say the wrong thing, Your Majesty will laugh it off. ”
The two of them talked, not enthusiastic, but they didn't show too rusty. Zhu Youzhu listened to Liu Chengfeng's words and said, "You said good things for them, do you know how they say about you today?" ”
Of course, Liu Chengfeng knew that Zhou Cheng's matter had already caused a storm in the city, how could those noble officials and Hanlin be willing to be lonely, and take advantage of today's advice to force Zhu Youzhu to punish him severely. Thinking of this, Liu Chengfeng laughed very freely, and said: "On the merits, Weichen will naturally give them justice." ”
Zhu Youzhu fell silent, suddenly, he stood up, step by step out of the darkness, the light hit his face, his face was a little blue, and there were a lot of acne on his face, that is, the eyes that had always been godly, now seemed to be covered by turbidity.
Liu Chengfeng hurriedly stood up from the chair, not daring to sit in front of Zhu Youzhang, but Zhu Youzhang rushed up and pressed his shoulder, his hands were full of wrinkles, very thin, but his strength was not small, so Liu Chengfeng had to continue to sit.
Zhu Youzhu looked at Liu Chengfeng, his eyes did not move for a long time, and he suddenly said: "When I was young, I was like you, and I also wanted to be like you, presumptuous and bold, and do my own thing, no matter what others say, no matter what others think?" But I can't, I ...... Can't ......"
Zhu Youzhu shook his spirit and said: "So no matter what you do, as long as it doesn't hurt you, I will protect you, because I know that although you like to mess around, you are actually very sincere, and I can trust you." ”
The dark eyes suddenly flashed a glimmer of light, the eyes seemed to see through the void, Zhu Youzhu put his hands behind his back, motionless: "Mingjiao conspired against me, vainly trying to kill the king, it was you who protected me in front of me, there were shouts of killing everywhere outside, and the ministers did not change color, it was you who blocked me with a horizontal sword, calm and calm, and led people to press." The pro-army commanders all had ill intentions and transferred out of the warrior camp in a vain attempt to hijack the holy car and cause chaos in the middle. It was you who saw through his conspiracy, took the new army King Qin, and broke the thief in one fell swoop. Jongmyo and shrine were preserved. Empress Zhang was poisoned, and it was you who carefully healed it, and she finally recovered. And that's not all you do? I asked myself, if I didn't have Liu Qing's family, I really don't know what situation I would have gotten to. ”
Liu Chengfeng didn't even dare to say it, but he was thinking in his heart, if there was no my crossing and his own butterfly effect, why would those chaotic thieves jump off the wall in a hurry? If that's the case, then this won't happen. Although these chaotic parties have ill intentions, but without the stimulation of external forces, they are at most only engaged in some small actions behind the scenes, and it is precisely because of their own appearance that they have nowhere to escape and nowhere to hide, so they have no choice but to break the boat. From the bottom of his heart, Liu Chengfeng didn't feel that he had any credit, but he just felt that all the things he did were taken for granted, and he did his duty, nothing more.
Zhu Youzhu sighed again and said, "At that time, I was ashamed to say that I was the first to suspect you, and I only felt that Zhou Cheng's death must be related to you." But after thinking about it, and listening to Queen Zhang's persuasion, I realized that this was my confusion for a while, if you are the kind of person who will be revenged, scheming, and plotting against you, who else in this world can be entrusted with big things? In the past two days, I have been thinking about whether to summon you to the palace, but after thinking about it, I feel that it is inappropriate, Zhou Cheng's death will definitely come to light, this is not that I want you to give me an explanation, but let you give me a reason to explain to the people of the world. You don't have to feel any pressure in your heart now, no matter whether the case that is completed this week can be found out or not, I will not blame you, you can do it, go and tell the world that I am not wrong, I am not blind, I still have the wisdom to understand people. ”
After saying this, Zhu Youzhu seemed to feel much better.
Liu Chengfeng chewed Zhu Youzhang's words, and his heart couldn't help but feel a lot easier, and hurriedly said: "The monarch is worried about the humiliation of the ministers, and the ministers are guilty of capital crimes." ”
Zhu Youzhu smiled and said: "Death or not, it's not what you say, it's my decision, if you want to live, I still have big things to entrust." Yes, what are you going to the palace for? ”
Liu Chengfeng first said: "There is one thing that Weichen didn't want to say, but His Majesty has already been open and honest, if Weichen hides it, he will die and can't redeem it." Wechen ...... We-Chen......"
Liu Chengfeng seemed very hesitant, not thinking about whether he should explain honestly, but just thinking about what words to use to say.
When Zhu Youzhu saw him like this, he couldn't help but encourage him: "Say, in front of me, what is unspeakable, you don't even know about the little good you do?" ”
Liu Chengfeng's old face turned red, but he suddenly put down his burden and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, do you still remember that Li Ruofan?" It is the tile thorn that Weichen holds, the daughter of the king of Saikan. ”
Zhu Youzhu said: "Of course I know, the Xuanfu sent a secret report, saying that this woman has firmly controlled the Monan Mongolian tribes, some time ago, she led tens of thousands of iron horsemen to fight against the Khanting army and horses, and won a complete victory. ”
Liu Chengfeng smiled bitterly: "Wechen just learned that she is pregnant with Wechen's child......"
Zhu Youzhu was stunned for a moment, and even his face couldn't help but change slightly, but then, he couldn't help but sigh and said, "I know, you...... Hey......"
Liu Chengfeng still smiled bitterly: "Weichen didn't expect that when he was going to return at this time, Li Ruofan suddenly went to Weichen's tent, and Weichen was confused for a while, so he did such a thing." A few hours ago, Li Ruofan sent a secret envoy to ask me to leave the customs, but Weichen categorically refused. Weichen wanted to hide this matter, but he thought that His Majesty would know sooner or later that the surname Suo was better to admit it honestly. ”
(To be continued)