As soon as he heard Gong Haoran's scolding, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense. More than a dozen guards on the side hurriedly stepped forward to guard in front of Wu Shigong, and then some guards surrounded Gong Haoran's ancestors and grandchildren, and they also paid attention to Wu Shigong, waiting for Wu Shigong to signal to arrest people. And his grandson, who was supporting Gong Haoran, looked at the situation around him, and his face suddenly turned pale with fright.

For Gong Haoran's scolding, Wu Shigong was also helpless. Although the number is very small, before and after Wu Shigong ascended the throne, there were still some old and young people who took advantage of the time to meet Wu Shigong and made such and such rash moves. But under normal circumstances, Wu Shigong expelled these people from the court. Of course, for those who hold sharp blades and want to do bad things, Wu Shigong will take thunderous measures such as extermination.

Therefore, it can be said that Wu Shigong's methods of dealing with these people are still relatively merciful, that is, it is okay to play with mouth cannons, but it must not be used. is the imperial historian Zhou Yilun who provoked Wu Shigong's anger at the founding ceremony, and Wu Shigong only demoted him to the local prefect afterwards, and did not punish him with a heavy hand.

And Wu Shigong looked at Gong Haoran's old face, and saw his grandson's frightened and unsteady appearance, he couldn't help but feel a little funny in his heart: Before entering the palace, these two people would definitely be searched, and the guards were too nervous, right? Are you still afraid that these two people are assassins?

So Wu Shigong joked: "Mr. Gong! Even if you have any teachings, take a breath! Come! Bring a chair to Mr. Gong and let him sit down first. You all get out of the way, Mr. Gong won't hurt me. Mr. Gong! It doesn't matter what you want to say today, I'll listen to you. ”

Wu Shigong said softly. Gong Haoran was also a little deflated. After he sat down, he let out a long sigh and said to Wu Shigong: "Long respect! After the old man returned to his hometown. I have always boasted to my hometown fathers and elders, boasting that I have met you, a person who is both civil and military, loyal and courageous. This time, when I learned that you went to King Qin, the old man was still very happy, but he didn't expect to finally learn that you were on the dragon chair. Where does this make the old man's face go? Today, the old man asked his grandson to accompany him, just to persuade him, Daming's luck has not been lost, and the prince is still there. Why can't you give up the throne, support the Ming Zhongxing, and be a minister of Zhongxing who has left a name in history? ”

Wu Shigong smiled and listened to Gong Haoran's words. replied: "If the people of the Zhu family are not good as emperors, then I will do it." If I don't do it well, then someone else will do it. Change of dynasty, providence is so. Mr. Gong is also familiar with the "History Book". You shouldn't fail to understand this truth! ”

"But...... But you were a minister after all. Gong Haoran said.

This time, Gong Haoran entered Beijing, relying on his enthusiasm. But on the way to Beijing, he saw the ruins of Shenzhou and the floods, and he actually understood the actual situation of the Ming Dynasty. And today's scolding in the temple is nothing more than a shameful knife that is difficult to sheath. Gong Haoran looked forward to Wu Shigong angrily killing his ancestors and grandchildren, and he could also win a reputation after his death. But when he heard that Wu Shigong wanted to reason well, Gong Haoran was also a little discouraged unconsciously.

"Hey——! The capital is not broken. The former Ming Dynasty was not killed by me. What can I do? Wu Shigong sighed, "At that time. My army was attacked on both sides, fighting fiercely with Zhang Yi in Wuchang and confronting the Tartars in Xuzhou. I heard that there was an urgency in the capital, so I hurried to the capital, but unfortunately it was still a step late. The continent will sink, who should this artifact be handed over? Should it be handed over to the rebellion? Or is it for the Tartars? Fortunately, with the trust of the people of the world, I can only reluctantly do it. ”

"Then you can't welcome the crown prince to the throne? The prince is fine! Gong Haoran immediately seized the loophole in Wu Shigong's words.

"Just for a teenager?" Wu Shigong shook his head and said, "Does he have the power to turn the tide?" ”

"Isn't there still a long way to respect you? Listen to the old man's persuasion, give way now, the world will only spread your good name, and the court will also honor you for a lifetime. As he spoke, Gong Haoran was a little confused, and said such wishful thinking.

But Wu Shigong didn't care about Gong Haoran's nonsense, he said very frankly: "Do I still want to see another Qin Hui come out?" I don't want to be the Yue Wumu who died in the Wind Wave Pavilion. To tell you the truth, my whole family and the civil and military who follow me, their net worth and life are all tied to me, and I don't dare to gamble. ”

"Hey——!" Seeing that Wu Shigong was strong-willed, Gong Haoran could only sigh, "Then the old man will ask you to respect the last thing, give the old man a good time, and be loyal to the old man!" ”

"Poof!" Gong Haoran's grandson, who was standing on the side, heard this, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Uncle Shi, grandpa is confused, don't listen to him, if you want to kill, Uncle Shi will kill the juniors!" ”

"Get up!" Wu Shigong helplessly said, "Mr. Gong! Your family lineage is really a matter of loyalty and filial piety! In fact, it is not fault, and it will have to wait until the days go by, and it is not what you and I say in one or two sentences. However, in the Great Ping Dynasty, the throne is not owned for life, if the emperor is not diligent and does not love the people of the world, then the people can vote to impeach and abdicate the emperor. What I did was really bad, and I couldn't sit on this throne. ”

"Oh?" As soon as they heard that there was such a new thing, Gong Haoran's grandfather and grandson immediately pricked up their ears.

"You are still old and old, watch me govern the world, and let the people live and work in peace and contentment! If I don't do well, you will always come to scold me, and I will never dare to say one or the other. After all, isn't it all for the people of the world? Wu Shigong assured.

"That ......" Hearing Wu Shigong say this, Gong Haoran still felt that it was difficult to step down, but he didn't know what to say.

"When you return to your hometown, you can spread my will far and wide. Let's see if I'm the one who breaks his word. Wu Shigong then resorted to the agitation method.

"But what you said Changjing?" Gong Haoran really couldn't get excited.

"Of course! In my Daping Dynasty, there are still few pillars, and I look at Ling Lang and Ling Sun as talented for a while. Come into the court and help me! ”

"That's not to be said! My Gong family will never be out of the way in the new dynasty. Gong Haoran flatly refused.

"Don't mention it! Don't mention it! Wu Shigong hurriedly interrupted Gong Haoran's refusal, "The matter between our elders, don't mess with the future of the younger generation." When the time comes, it's up to them to choose their own path, and you don't have to worry about it. Come on! I haven't seen you for many years, I have eaten with me, and I have missed it for a long time. ”

……

After finally appeasing Gong Haoran's ancestors and grandchildren, Wu Shigong personally sent them out of the palace, and then began to be busy with state affairs.

After half a year of running-in period, coupled with the model of Runing and Guide, the government affairs of the new dynasty have gradually become smoother. The current Wu Shigong is also grasping a direction, and he is gradually handing over the power of the prime minister to the cabinet. Therefore, the state affairs that Wu Shigong is busy with now are basically the talks of officials and important meetings.

And the first person to meet today is the envoy of the Zheng family in Fujian - Zheng Jiao.

"Long live our emperor! Banzai! Hooray! ”

As soon as Zheng Jiao entered the Jinluan Palace, he performed a three-kneeling and nine-bow salute, and the action was quite standard and respectful, knocking the gold bricks on the ground into a "bang" sound.

Wu Shigong held the gift list submitted by Zheng Jiao first, with a smile on his face. The value of the gift written in this gift list is already more than 100,000 taels, judging from Zheng Jiao's attitude and the value of the gift, the Zheng family seems to be quite respectful to Wu Shigong.

But Wu Shigong knew in his heart that the grass on the wall was to describe a character like Zheng Zhilong. Wu Shigong has already learned from the Shanchuan Bureau and the Military Intelligence Bureau: Zheng Zhilong has received the official position of Nanming, but he is colluding with the Manchu Qing in Liaodong, and now he is making a look of wanting to make friends with the Daping Dynasty, which is completely a multi-party betting situation.

At the time of the founding ceremony on New Year's Day, the envoy of the Zheng family did not arrive. But on the third day of the first lunar month, Zheng Jiao, as the envoy of the Zheng family, came with a button. Although the gifts presented by Zheng Jiao were more generous at that time, Wu Shigong had already seen it very clearly that he could only talk about interests with the Zheng family, and never about kindness.

"It's all old friends. Hurry up! Wu Shigong said with a smile.

Hearing Wu Shigong's words, Zheng Jiao was not polite, and he immediately got up from the ground. And Zheng Jiao's courage is also big, he also dared to look at Wu Shigong a few times, and smiled politely: "Thank you, Emperor!" Thank you, Your Majesty! ”

In fact, Zheng Jiao's heart is not as comfortable as he seems on the surface. Back then, in Jinling City, Wu Shigong and the Zheng family could be said to be incompatible. However, with the proximity of the interests of both sides and the strength shown by each other, the two sides quickly entered the honeymoon period. But later, with the Zheng family's series of backplates and the two ends of the first mouse, the relationship between the two sides gradually became cold. That is, Wu Shigong was unwilling to tear his face immediately, so that the Zheng family has always had a foothold in Runing.

is such a foothold, but Wu Shigong has never been contacted. At the end of the day, this contact point became a branch of a trading house, and the Zheng family also benefited a lot from Ru Ningjun's business.

As the person responsible for the interests of the Zheng family in the Beizhili region, Zheng Jiao also watched the Runing Army grow up step by step. It's a pity that the people of the Zheng family, led by Zheng Zhilong, despised this potential guard, resulting in the current lukewarm situation.

Zheng Jiao's heart couldn't help but sigh: The eldest brother has been looking for the future lord of the world, and he just wants to take refuge in it. Unexpectedly, the lord of the world has always been by the Zheng family's side. Since the eldest brother was recruited by the imperial court, he is content with pleasure and does not want to forge ahead, and even the vision that he was proud of before is much worse. I think that back then, the Zheng family was much bigger than this Wu Shoubei, but now this Wu Shoubei has become the Ninth Five-Year Supreme. If the eldest brother was really willing to fight at that time, maybe the Zheng family would have the same chance. What a pity!

And Wu Shigong's next question suddenly hooked Zheng Jiao's thoughts back: "Brother Zheng Qi! In the first month, I asked you to send a message back to Fujian, hoping that your Zheng family would arrange some sea ships to come over, and now Zheng Hou has heard from there? (To be continued......)