The next day, Ao Bai visited the palace of King Xin.

He won't say good things for the eunuchs, a group of eunuchs control the government, how can he sing? He wished that the apocalypse would end sooner. In a hurry to see Zhu Youzhen, it was also to dissociate himself from the eunuch party, in case Zhu Youzhen listened to other people's words and alienated him, it would be a big blow to his future plans.

As soon as the two met, Ao Bai was relieved. Zhu Youzhen asked people to prepare high-quality tea and pastries, and went into the living room to chat, and his friendship with him did not diminish in the slightest.

After talking about the situation in Shanxi for a while, Ao Bai asked, "During the time I left, how did you practice kung fu?" ”

Zhu Youzhen sighed and said depressedly: "I still don't have the slightest sense of qi, I heard Hari Chagai say that my physique is not suitable for martial arts, is this really the case?" ”

Hari Chagai, can you not be so realistic? Ao Bai said with a smile: "Hari Chagai is a martial arts wizard, compared to him, I don't think I am suitable for martial arts." If you don't practice well, it's actually a distraction, right? ”

Zhu Youzhen did hear about some things, and his enthusiasm for learning kung fu has decreased a lot. He asked his subordinates to go out, closed the door, and asked softly, "Huang Peng, do you know anything?" ”

Ao Bai didn't talk nonsense, and said lightly: "Yesterday I went to Tian Ergeng's house to attend a dinner, and I heard that the emperor's health is getting worse and worse, and it's a little bad. If something happens to him and he has no heirs, you are the most likely person to inherit the throne. ”

Zhu Youzhen sighed: "Mr. Yang also said the same, he is an ambitious person, he came to me before, hoping that I will deal with Wei Zhongxian and rectify the eunuch party after I take office, he said that Wei Zhongxian has monopolized power, if he is not done, it is likely to be opposed in the future, what do you think?" ”

"The power of Gonggong Wei was given by the emperor, and I don't believe he would rebel. Think about it, he is a eunuch and has no descendants, who will inherit him in the future? Not making a wedding dress for someone else? However, the eunuch party should indeed be governed, and there are too many people under him who borrow power to enrich themselves. ”

Zhu Youzhen frowned and said, "What do you think of those Wenchen?" How many people in the court today can be trusted? ”

You just trust me. Ao Bai smiled: "I haven't been in Beijing for a long time, and many situations are not clear, so I can't talk nonsense. At first, I wanted to help Master Sun, thinking that those Wenchen were very good. But later, Wei Zhongxian came to me and said something, and I found that there were also many corrupt officials in the Donglin Party and the Zhejiang Party. Wei Zhongxian promoted me because he saw that I became friends with you, and hoped that I could say something good in front of you, he knew the emperor's physical condition best, and he didn't know if it was intentional, .xiaoshuoyd If you really become the emperor, what are you going to do? ”

Ao Bai and Sun Chengzong are close, and everyone knows what kind of grandson-in-law he is. His words basically dissociated himself from the eunuch party, proving that he and Wei Zhongxian were close because the other party saw him as useful. As soon as Zhu Youzhen used his brain, he felt that this was indeed the case.

"Huang Peng, if I become the emperor, I hope to become a diligent and loving monarch." Zhu Youzhen's eyes showed a look of yearning, and said, "I think the eunuch party must be cleaned up." Wei Zhongxian didn't say it first, his subordinates were flying and lawless one by one, and many people were dissatisfied, if these people didn't get rid of ......"

Zhu Youzhen stopped halfway through his words. Ao Bai continued: "If you don't get rid of it, you don't think you can get real power, do you? ”

Zhu Youzhen nodded and said lightly: "You will help me in the future, right?" ”

If you want to be the emperor, just give an order directly, how can you help? Ao Bai smiled: "Of course, I am now Jinyiwei, isn't Jinyiwei the emperor's direct subordinate?" ”

Ao Bai found that Zhu Youzhen's desire for power had long surpassed family affection. If the two have a deep brotherly relationship, he should at least show sadness and say something like "I hope the royal brother is okay". But Zhu Youzhen never mentioned it from beginning to end, what he cared about was whether he could become the emperor and how to suppress the ministers after becoming the emperor. Thinking that when the two met for the first time, Zhu Youzhen was worried about state affairs, and now he is even more concerned.

mentioned Jinyiwei, Zhu Youzhen smiled bitterly: "But folk rumors say that Jinyiwei has long been linked to the East Factory and has become a tool for the East Factory to eradicate dissidents. I believe in you, but how many brocade guards will listen to me besides you? ”

It is a question of who is in the hands of Jinyiwei. It stands to reason that Jinyiwei should obey the emperor's orders. But now it's really in the hands of Wei Zhongxian. In addition to Aobai, the other three are Wei Zhongxian's righteous sons and daughters. Other senior officials are also related households.

In the past, Dongchang and Jinyiwei were two separate departments, but now they are almost integrated. When outsiders say it, they are also used to calling it "Dongchang Jinyiwei".

Seeing that he looked unconfident, Ao Bai comforted: "This matter should not be as dangerous as you think." Some things that the emperor is not suitable for coming forward will be handed over to Gonggong Wei to complete, and on the surface, he is just monopolizing power. By the emperor's side, there is always a need for such a person. Otherwise, the court would not have to do anything, and the emperor would collect a bunch of ministers attacking each other every day, and then quarrel with them, or watch them quarrel. ”

Zhu Youzhen was stunned and said, "Quarrel? No way? ”

Ao Bai said lightly: "To be honest, I think that although the emperor is the Ninth Five-Year Emperor, but as an emperor, it may not be as comfortable as being a simple rich man, just going to court so early is enough to torture people." If you want to be a wise man, you have to watch the recitals all day long and get ideas. The right decision was made, and the people thought it was a certain minister's proposal, and thanked him; If you make the wrong decision, you may be scolded unconscious...... It's not that easy to do. ”

Zhu Youzhen said: "That's how you see the emperor? How do you know so much? ”

Ao Bai said lightly: "Didn't I enter the palace?" I was fortunate enough to see a bunch of twists and turns in Grandpa Wei's place, and I chatted with him to learn about this. Although he has many shortcomings, he is still dedicated to the country in major matters. He is by the emperor's side, just like his relatives, without merit, and with hard work. Others impeach him for corruption, and in the future, it will be a big deal for him to hand over the money. King Xin, if you really become an emperor, it is normal not to reuse Gonggong Wei, but I hope to save his life. ”

Being an emperor is really tiring. What about Wei Zhongxian? Don't look at his power outside like the emperor, and what he says is also the emperor's dictation, when he returns to the palace, he must nod his head, lower his eyebrows, dare not come out, dare not speak loudly, and serve the emperor honestly and carefully. He is in charge of Dongchang and Jinyiwei, and it is a bit ridiculous to let a eunuch take charge of a group of men with strong blood. But the Ming Dynasty was such a rule, in order to carry out the holy decree to fight the Donglin Party, offended the Chinese military officials of the DPRK, why don't you know that it is a life that is hated and white-eyed? Is it easy for him?

Ao Bai knew this, not because he had chatted with Wei Zhongxian a few times. It's that he wants to be the emperor, and since he has such an idea, he naturally thinks about the problems he will face after becoming the emperor. In the future, if he succeeds, he will also need to be assisted by capable people.

Zhu Youzhen pondered for a while, felt that it made sense, and nodded.

He nodded his head, and Ao Bai was overjoyed. In the future, he will see who is available in the eunuch party, and if he keeps it, those people will definitely remember this feeling, and as long as he is in power, it is a matter of course to cling to him.

Zhu Youzhen has now begun to regard himself as a substitute emperor, and said with a smile: "In the matter of Jin Shang, Wei Zhongxian has indeed done a good thing for the Ming Dynasty, this year's Tartar is not good for winter, will he attack the border pass?" ”

Good question, if I say all the rest of the things, you will definitely be more optimistic about me. Ao Bai is aware of the trend of historical development, and so far, although there are deviations in the details, it is still largely the same. He organized his language and said lightly: "I think the Tartars will definitely have action, but not against our Daming." ”

Zhu Youzhen became interested and asked, "Then what will they do?" ”

Ao Bai said: "Recently, the two sides have negotiated peace. As soon as Nurhachi died, Huang Taiji became the Great Khan and needed time to consolidate his throne. On our side, we want to take this opportunity to build a city. Intensify defenses. The Jurchens have no food, and it is impossible to watch us build the city and do nothing. I guess they're going to attack North Korea in the near future. Negotiate peace with us and give us time to repair the city, because the field battle did not defeat the Eight Banners Army, and the Ming army at the border pass is likely to give up rescuing North Korea in order to repair the city for the sake of safety, so they will fall into their delaying tactics. North Korea will definitely not be able to withstand the attack of the Eight Banners Army, and if it is not rescued, Jiangdong Town may also be lost, so that the Eight Banners Army will definitely increase its strength and solve its worries. And the Ming will have one less ally. ”

Zhu Youzhen was shocked and said: "Are you serious? If they go to fight North Korea, can we send troops to attack Liaoyang? ”

Ao Bai said: "If Lord Sun Chengzong is the boss, I think it is possible." It's a pity that it's not him who is in charge of the border now, I see enough. You can't be the master of this matter now, just leave it to those big people to deal with, it's useless to be in a hurry. ”

Ao Bai said this just to make Zhu Youzhen believe in his ability, and he would not make suggestions to the Emperor of the Apocalypse. Huang Taiji's throne was snatched, and it was difficult to convince the public. The hearts of the two white flags are towards Dolgon, and Mang Gurtai, Amin and others also have a plot, and now it is a situation where the four major Baylors are jointly in power. If the Ming army is determined to defeat both, Mongolia and North Korea send troops to attack from three sides, even if they don't destroy the Jin State, they can be disabled, and it will be difficult to ease up in the future. Ao Bai wanted to take out Huang Taiji and his henchmen, but now was not the best time.

Zhu Youzhen sighed, knowing that he couldn't be in a hurry, and said with a wry smile: "I heard that someone in Jinyiwei pretended to be a killer and assassinated several masters of the Jin merchants...... You are ruthless enough, if you are at the border, you will definitely take the opportunity to fight Liaoyang, right? ”

He must not treat me as a peerless general, and he will send me to Pingliao in the future. Ao Bai simply explained: "Not many people know the truth about this matter, in fact, the killer is not pretended to be by Jinyiwei." ”

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