In February, the streets of Beijing had already regained some vitality. However, a megacity with a population of more than one million people now has only 500,000 people left, so no matter how you look at it, it feels empty.

However, the ability of the Chinese nation to overcome disasters is indeed very strong. In just over half a year, Beijing has become a large construction site, and nearby wood, bricks and other building materials have also been continuously transported to the capital, and the people in Beijing have also begun post-disaster reconstruction. Due to the need for more labor in the city, those who were unemployed have also found a job, and all walks of life in the capital are gradually recovering.

Today's Wu Shigong is also a half-day free, he is dressed in plain clothes, and he is also escorted by a group of plainclothes guards, sending his friend Sun Chengxiu back to his hometown.

"Brother Yao! Back then, I took a lot of care of you in Guozijian, but for so many years, they were scattered in two places. Finally, our brothers met, but you have to return to your hometown, it's really like a shuttle of time! Wu Shigong sighed.

Sun Chengxiu looked at the newly built houses on both sides of the road, and also had mixed feelings: "In my brother's life, I have learned a sentence - useless is a scholar!" When my brother was young, he was familiar with the sages, and he always felt that he had a talent that had passed through the heavens and the earth. I never thought that it would be a lifetime of stupor. In that year, Wang Gongchang was robbed, and the people's houses were built by the emperor, and at that time, the brother saw that the emperor's place was different from ordinary people. And today, in the capital after the great change, it is the emperor who presides over the reconstruction. According to what my brother sees, the emperor will definitely be a prince of Yao Shun. As a brother, I actually like it very much in my heart. ”

"In that case, why didn't Brother Yao stay with me? Contribute to the people of the world? Can you also use the strengths of your chest? Wu Shigong said again.

"No!" Sun Chengxiu smiled bitterly and shook his head, "My brother has passed the year of knowing the destiny of heaven, and he only wants to cultivate and study at home for the rest of his life." Watch the roots grow into adulthood. Speaking from the heart, after so many years of chaos, I have palpitations for my brother and don't want to stay in the officialdom longer. ”

In fact, Sun Chengxiu knew in his heart: Although Wu Shigong was his young friend, when Wu Shigong was down, he kept avoiding it, and he never sent a letter of comfort and concern. Even after the power of the Runing Army expanded to Lu'an. Sun Chengxiu didn't do his best to support it, and he kept dragging his feet.

So to this day, although Wu Shigong is still very nostalgic. But once Sun Chengxiu stays in the court, his official position will definitely not be too high, and it will inevitably be ridiculed by others behind his back, which makes it even more difficult for Wu Shigong to be a man. Therefore. Sun Chengxiu still decided to give up his official position. At least you can maintain your friendship with Wu Shigong.

In fact, Wu Shigong also knew what Sun Chengxiu was thinking, he frowned and thought for a while, and said again: "Even if Brother Yao doesn't want to be an official, he can settle in the capital." Gen'er is also about the same age as my Lin'er, so I can let him go to Lin'er to read with him. ”

Although it is embarrassing to place Sun Chengxiu, Wu Shigong still wants to take care of Sun Chengxiu's only son, which can be regarded as a friendship between the two.

Sun Chengxiu's face froze. Then he smiled bitterly and declined: "Cheap thoughts." I don't want him to leave. And for my brother, I have been away from my hometown for a long time, and I want to return to my roots. Thank you for your kindness. ”

Then, Sun Chengxiu hesitated again, turned over and whispered: "Changjing!" As a brother, I only talk about brotherhood here, regardless of the friendship between kings and ministers. Long respect! You have to think twice, your surname is Wu! The prince's surname is Xue! I'm afraid of causing disputes between the DPRK and China! ”

Sun Chengxiu's meaning is very clear, although Wu Shigong has good intentions and asked Sun Chengxiu's only son to be the companion of the prince Xue Chenglin, but because of the problem of surname inheritance, in fact, the status of the prince Xue Chenglin is not very stable. In case there is a change in Wu Shigong's heir in the future, the only son of Sun Chengxiu, who is the prince's companion, will definitely not end well. So Sun Chengxiu didn't dare to gamble, and also reminded Wu Shigong that he needed to pay attention.

Hearing this, Wu Shigong also paused. In fact, around this issue, the DPRK and China are already surging. And the two general backers are Wu Shigong's father Wu Weizhong and father-in-law Xue Lian. In this regard, Wu Shigong himself is also scratching his head. I just hope that with my own prestige, I will temporarily suppress this matter and delay the solution.

"From then on, you often came to see me and talk to me. I didn't have any friends when I was young, and I was lonely in the palace! When the time comes, bring the roots with you. Wu Shigong said.

Since Sun Chengxiu had concerns, Wu Shigong retreated to the next best. As long as Sun Chengxiu and his only son have been visiting Wu Shigong in the future, let outsiders know the good relationship between them. So no matter who inherits Wu Shigong's throne, there is no threat to this pair, and the father and son of Wu Shigong's old friend will always take care of one or two, at least they can keep their wealth and wealth for a lifetime.

"This kindness ......, and I have received it for my brother." Sun Chengxiu solemnly saluted Wu Shigong. For Wu Shigong's care, he only felt guilty in his heart.

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Sent away the only friend who had a pure friendship in this life, and Wu Shigong also felt a lot of emotion. One person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven, and Wu Shigong is also willing to take care of the people he knows. But after leaving the country, Sun Chengxiu and Wu Shigong also went farther and farther away, and now, the distance between the two has become unreachable.

On the contrary, there are some people who have small friendships, such as: Gonggong Qin, Li Zuopeng, Zhang Chunyu of Tongzhou and others, who have been camping by Wu Shigong's side since Wu Shigong ascended the throne. So Wu Shigong either gave him himself or his family a petty official with a lot of oil and water, which can be regarded as worthy of his former friendship.

As soon as he returned to the palace, a guard came to say: "Your Majesty! Outside the palace gate, there were grandparents and grandchildren who came to visit. They said that it was the emperor's old acquaintance in Guide. Li Shuban has already gone to see it, saying that it is the teachings of Yuan Ningling, and now they are waiting at the palace gate. ”

"Oh?" Wu Shigong, who was a little depressed, suddenly had a smile on his face, "Please come in quickly." Talk to the imperial dining room, hurry up and bring the wine and food, I will accompany Mr. Gong to eat with me today. ”

Hearing that Gong Haoran, the former teacher of Ningling County, was coming, Wu Shigong was also very happy in his heart. After more than ten years, Gong Haoran should also be over seventy years old. It is not easy to survive this natural and man-made disaster, let alone go to the capital to visit him at such an advanced age.

So when Gong Haoran entered the hall, Wu Shigong personally greeted him at the door of the main hall. He also ignored that Gong Haoran's ancestors did not salute him, and greeted him with a smile: "Mr. Gong! Your old body is healthy, but my heart is happy! ”

Unexpectedly, Gong Haoran slammed the crutches on the ground and scolded: "Wu Shigong! The old man didn't expect you to be the man with the heart of a beast! Dare to steal the artifact of the Son of Heaven, today the old man is willing to spare his life and come to you to settle accounts. (To be continued......)