After thinking about it for a while, Gu Ming decided to retreat.

When it comes to money, he doesn't lack it.

Not to mention the nearly 1,000 acres of land in Yulu and Guobei County, it is only written that there is an annual income of at least a few thousand taels of silver, which is as good as a moderately rich businessman in a state capital.

Speaking of official products, Gu Ming has no ambitions.

Because he stepped into officialdom to improve his realm, accumulate luck, and just go with the flow.

Based on this reason, Gu Ming replied: "Thanks to the emperor's kindness, the minister is grateful. At present, the minister has no difficulties for the time being, and just wants to get familiar with official affairs as soon as possible so that he can serve the imperial court. ”

As soon as these words came out, the palace maids and eunuchs couldn't help but look at each other: Is this person stupid? Such a rare opportunity is not wanted?

Obviously, the emperor didn't expect such a result, he was stunned, and couldn't help asking: "Gu Aiqing, you really don't want anything?" ”

"Back to the emperor, it's not that the minister doesn't want it, it's just that the minister has just taken office and has been rewarded by the emperor.

Therefore, the minister thought that it was better to wait until the minister made a political achievement that was enough to convince the public, and it was not too late for the emperor to reward him! ”

"Hahaha, Gu Aiqing is really wise and foolish, okay, then follow what Aiqing said!"

In fact, the emperor was indeed hot in the brain before and blurted out.

If Gu Ming really proposed to be promoted to a higher rank, he could only bite the bullet and come down. However, if he does so, he will inevitably arouse the criticism and dissatisfaction of the ministers of the DPRK and China.

After all, it was an exception to canonize Gu Ming's official residence Wupin, and he had just taken office, and he had to be promoted before his ass was hot, which would not only make people unconvinced, but also chill some ministers who had worked hard for many years and had not been promoted.

As soon as Gu Ming said this, there was room for maneuver in this matter, and he could wait until the time was ripe to bring it up, after all, the emperor opened Chrysostom in front of him, so sooner or later he would have to cash it out.

"It's just right, I don't have anything important today, Aiqing might as well sit down and have a few drinks with me."

"This ......"

Gu Ming subconsciously glanced at Ning Ji.

"Hahaha, it's okay, it's okay, I and Concubine Ning should make up a few glasses of Aiqing's wedding wine, come and come, don't be formal, sit!"

At this point, Gu Ming naturally refused again, thanked him, and sat down at the table with the emperor.

"Li Chen!"

"The Emperor's ......"

The imperial eunuch hurriedly stepped forward.

"Quickly take Gu Aiqing's two words and frame them carefully, and hang them in the imperial study after they are framed."

"Yes!"

Li Chen responded respectfully, and then left the imperial garden with the two palace maids carefully holding the text banner.

At this time, the corners of Gu Ming's mouth couldn't help but show a faint smile.

In short, this is exactly what he hoped for, and it was the first step in the plan.

He took the trouble to write the Three Character Sutra, and the subsequent text panels were not to please the emperor, but the intention was just like the words written later: with copper as a mirror, you can be dressed properly; With history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; With people as a mirror, you can know the gains and losses!

With Gu Ming's current level of calligraphy, he believes that even if the emperor does not hang up the text panel, he will take it out from time to time to enjoy it.

After all, the emperor himself is also a calligraphy lover, and he also likes to collect the works of some famous calligraphers.

Even if he occasionally takes it out and looks at it, the two characters he wrote will have a subtle impact on the emperor......

In other words, these two characters can achieve the effect of Taoist pure heart charms, soothing talismans and the like.

Of course, these two words alone are not enough, and then Gu Ming has to find an opportunity to use the export chapter to "brainwash" the emperor from time to time, once Pudu Cihang takes the lead and completely controls the emperor mentally, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Come on, concubine, raise a glass together, and you should make up a glass of wine for Gu Aiqing to congratulate her newlywed."

"Congratulations to Master Gu!"

Concubine Ning raised her wine glass and took a sip.

"Emperor Xie, Concubine Xie Ning!"

"By the way, Lord Gu, I wonder if Mrs. Ling has come to the capital together? If she is in the capital, I would like to invite her to the palace to talk about it. ”

As soon as he heard this, Gu Ming couldn't help but secretly rejoice that he didn't bring Nie Xiaoqian into Beijing with him.

The goblin was clearly not well-intentioned.

"Back to Niangniang's words, this time the minister entered Beijing alone, and did not bring Humble Jing over. When she enters Beijing in the future, the minister will definitely convey the kindness of her mother. ”

Hearing this, Concubine Ning pretended to be a little sorry and said, "Master Gu, this is your fault." Newlywed Yan'er, how can you bear to leave your wife alone in your hometown. ”

"Hahaha, Concubine Ning is right! Gu Aiqing might as well send someone to bring his wife to the capital, so that she can take care of your daily life. ”

"Thank you for the kindness of the emperor and Niangniang, it's not that I don't want to take my wife to the capital, the main thing is that there are still a lot of things in my hometown that she needs to deal with, and when the handling is almost done, the minister will send someone to escort her into Beijing."

"That's ...... so"

The emperor nodded understandingly.

Then, his face froze: "By the way, Gu Aiqing, the last time you were assassinated on the way back to your hometown, I have been asking people to investigate strictly, no matter how deep the culprit is hidden, I must find out and punish him severely!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

At this time, Concubine Ning said delicately: "Your Majesty, it's rare to be so happy today, so don't talk about unhappy things......

Master Gu, I will toast you another glass of wine, and I hope you can assist the emperor wholeheartedly in the future. ”

"Thank you Niangniang, it is the minister's duty to assist the emperor, and you should do your best...... Minister, do it first for respect! ”

Gu Ming picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

As soon as I finished drinking, I almost squirted out a sip of wine that I didn't have time to swallow.

Because, he felt something soft rubbing against his calf under the table.

It's definitely not the emperor.

So who else could it be?

Gu Ming glanced slightly, and sure enough, he was facing Concubine Shangning's playful and meaningful eyes.

This goblin is not small, and he actually made small moves under the table in front of the emperor.

Who's afraid of whom?

Come and don't be rude!

So, Gu Ming immediately returned the color, and he couldn't suffer anyway......

"Ahh

Concubine Ning suddenly screamed.

The emperor hurriedly asked with concern: "Concubine Ai, what's wrong?" ”

"It's nothing, it looks like I've been bitten by some bug......"

"Really? I'll take a look! ”

Taking advantage of the emperor's sideways bending over to check, Concubine Ning bit her lip tightly and glared at Gu Ming viciously.

Gu Ming didn't care, and silently opened his lips and said four words: "Each other!" ”

After such a fuss, Concubine Ning didn't behave anymore, and sat in a proper manner. She has already tried it out, this opponent is not a good stubble, and if she continues to play, she will not be able to play with fire.

Of course, she believed that Gu Ming couldn't go too far in front of the emperor.

But isn't she the same?

If something really goes wrong, even if Gu Ming can't please her, she probably thinks it's the same.

What's in it for her in a lose-lose situation?

……

Night.

Amaterasuji Temple.

A wisp of breeze swept by, and Concubine Ning's figure appeared outside a meditation room out of thin air.

"Fazhang, the disciple has something important to report!"

At this time, where does Concubine Ning still have a trace of the reserve and nobility of a concubine? has a deferential demeanor, which is more formal than in front of the emperor.

"Come in!"

The shrill voice of Pudu Cihang came from the meditation room.

"Yes!"

Concubine Ning answered, pushed the door in, closed the door, and then took a few steps forward and knelt down.

"What's the matter?"

Pudu Cihang opened his eyes with a cold look.

Concubine Ning seemed to be a little afraid, lowered her head and didn't dare to look directly into Pudu Cihang's eyes, and whispered: "In the afternoon, the person surnamed Gu went to the imperial garden to see the emperor and presented a ......."

"Oh? What kind of words? ”

"It's the three-character scripture he wrote when he used to try it."

"Three Character Sutra?"

"Yes, and then I wrote another ......"

"He wants to please the emperor in front of him?"

"No, the disciple thought it wasn't as simple as pleasing it. Because, those two words implied a mysterious power, which made the disciples very uneasy, and they didn't dare to look at it at all. ”

Upon hearing this, Pudu Cihang couldn't help frowning: "There is such a thing? If you say that, wouldn't that kid's cultivation have made great progress? ”

"It should be, the disciples who wrote it before have also read it, and they don't feel much about it, but this time it's obviously different.

The disciple thought that the origin of the surname Gu was very suspicious, and it was a threat to us after all......"

"And how did he react when he saw you today?"

"This ...... There was no special reaction, just ......"

Speaking of this, Concubine Ning couldn't help but grit her teeth with hatred: "That kid obviously knows the true identity of the disciple, but the disciple can't see his depth. ”

Pudu Cihang snorted coldly: "You can't see that it's normal, this seat has thought of a lot of methods, and I haven't figured out the origin of that kid so far." ”

"Master, could this kid be a ......?"

Concubine Ning couldn't help but raise her hand and point to the sky.

Pudu Cihang's eyes were gloomy: "No matter where he comes from, in short, as long as he dares to stand in the way of this seat, he will definitely die!" ”

"That'...... Do you want to find a way to kill him? ”

"Don't be reckless!" Pudu Cihang waved his hand: "Before, you wished Senior Brother to be good at advocating to find a killer to assassinate, but now the Criminal Department is still secretly investigating, and I will talk about it when the limelight is over." ”

"But...... The emperor attaches great importance to this kid now, and the disciple is afraid that he will ruin the Fazhang's plan. ”

"I know it in my heart, don't worry about him first, do your part, don't make any mistakes!"

According to Pudu Cihang's plan, he was also ready to put Concubine Ning on the throne of the queen at the right time.

At that time, his status is basically the emperor, it can be said that he wants the wind to be windy, to rain and rain, and the general trend of the world is under control.

Of course, Pudu Cihang's ambition does not stop there, how much significance does it mean to him to be an emperor?

Many goblins wander in the human world, coveting the glory and wealth of the world.

And the ultimate goal of Pudu Cihang is to become a god worshiped by the people of the world!

He believed that when that time came, he would be able to stand on his own and become a Buddha-like being.

"Yes, that disciple went back to the palace first."

"Go ahead!"

Pudu Cihang waved his hand.

After Concubine Ning left, Pudu Cihang frowned and thought for a while, and then recited a spell silently.

It didn't take long for a dark shadow to silently enter the meditation room.

"You go to Guobei County and arrest a woman named Nie Xiaoqian......"

The whole time, the dark shadow didn't say a word.

He didn't speak until Pudu Cihang finished explaining, just nodded, turned around, and the figure disappeared out of thin air.

At the same time.

Gu Ming sat in the study in the official residence and closed his eyes slightly, seemingly recuperating, but in fact, he was carefully sorting out his thoughts and analyzing the current situation and future countermeasures.

Before, I just thought that it would be enough to deal with Pudu Cihang.

But now there is another Qing Wangye who is full of uncertainties.

If Prince Qing really wants to rebel, the harm is far greater than that of Pudu Cihang.

After all, once Pudu Cihang was recognized by the emperor, Gu Ming would be able to gather people and let go of his hands and feet to deal with that old demon.

The big deal is that the court and the capital are in turmoil, and a group of ministers are killed in vain, as long as it is handled properly, it will not have much impact on the foundation of the imperial court.

It's different on King Qing's side.

Ni Chenggui is a Zhenxi Hou, with heavy troops, once he colludes with Prince Qing to rebel, I am afraid it will not be so easy to suppress.

After all, the countries of the Western Regions have always been ready to move, and there are constant disputes.

Therefore, one-third of the imperial court's troops were deployed here.

What's even more terrifying is that if the countries of the Western Regions participate in this rebellion, or if they take advantage of the civil strife in the Great Yan Dynasty to send troops to fish in troubled waters, it will really be a big chaos in the world......