Rumors suddenly spread inside and outside the Jingshi.

"If you want to abdicate today, the crown prince will ascend the throne soon!"

Wu Fu closed the door in the mansion, but he still couldn't stop the voices of those who wanted to explore from all directions. Countless news that came in with seven or eight turns made Wu Fu tired of it.

"Ge Lao, seriously...... The saint is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, and he really wants to abdicate? The nephew who came in under the guise of visiting relatives made a big circle of politeness, and finally fell on this topic.

In the afternoon sunshine, Wu Fu, who was sitting in the flower hall, immediately couldn't bear the irritability and picked up the teacup, and the atmosphere stiffened suddenly.

"Husband......" A middle-aged woman with dignified manners, who was quite old at any time but did not hide the beautiful face of her youth, walked in and said softly: "Shixian came in to listen to this, and that was also in the spirit of progress. Before people say a few words, you have to serve tea and send people away? Who can hide such a stormy thing in the city? ”

Wu Fu held his forehead, shook his head and said, "Okay, good." Old man, I can't compete with your eloquence, madam. These days, the old man is also overwhelmed by these words that come and go, and he wanted to hide in the inner house, but he didn't expect it to be uneasy! ”

"It's the juniors who bother......" Huang Shixian lowered his eyebrows and was pleasing to the eyes, not to mention how well-behaved. But he was talking about it, but his butt was rooted in the chair, as if he didn't see the teacup that Wu Fu lifted.

On the side, Huang said slowly: "For such a major matter as the change of the throne, husband, as the second assistant of the cabinet, how can you hide if you want to?" The world says that the husband and His Royal Highness's companion Si En are very close, even if the husband wants to hide and be quiet at that time, one thing after another will collide head-on in the future. There is no reason to be spared. ”

"How come I don't know, old man?" Wu Fu waved his hand and stood up. Pointing to the west, he said: "Everywhere in the Jingshi I have only heard about the things that the Holy Lord wants to Zen, and how can I know the thousands of causes and effects inside. For example, the Qing army in the east of Shanhaiguan. For example, the west ...... ...... who have crossed the river"

"Pavilion Elder !" Suddenly, a big stride ran in, panting, and said, "Lord Shoufu Huang is anxious to find your lord to enter the palace!" ”

"Okay, I got it." Wu Fu's face was solemn, and he stepped inside, naturally leaving a few people in the house.

The current first assistant Huang Jingfang was admitted to the cabinet at the end of last year as a scholar of the Jin Rite Department and a scholar of Dongge University, and he was extremely lucky, and he successively encountered Zhou Yanru who was dismissed from his post for pretending military merits. Chen Yan forced the general to ask for bribes to step down, and Jiang Dejing was signed with Chen Yan because he was not willing to be emperor, so he quickly ascended to the position of first assistant to the cabinet.

But Huang Jingfang was able to take office smoothly, but he never imagined that he would continue to play the role of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites.

Fortunately, Huang Jingfang is also open-minded. He can only be said to be a small wharf in Beijing, where the bigwigs fell one after another. Not even a powerful person in a powerful department. For the current political situation, it is just an encouragement to maintain.

The new emperor ascended the throne, and the power of these old ministers would definitely not be maintained. But in any case, there must be a decent ending. Therefore, Huang Jingfang can be regarded as resigned to his fate. does not resist continuing to be the first assistant of a general scholar of the Ministry of Rites.

As for the other scholars, they all understand that such an ending is not much for a power. As far as the cabinet of the government decree is difficult to get out of Beijing, it is already the most appropriate ending.

The second assistant Wu Fu urgently entered the cabinet. He soon learned a new piece of news.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has landed in Tianjinwei, and the accompanying ......" Huang Jingfang beckoned to Wu Fu. The expression was both nervous and relaxed: "There are almost two regiments of troops. His Royal Highness transferred three battalions on the Wuchang line, plus the headquarters of the Guards Regiment. The strength of the Imperial Guards in the capital has exceeded 10,000 again. ”

There used to be a slogan for the Jurchens, the Jurchens are invincible.

Now, Da Ming shouted this slogan in turn.

The Ming Royal Guards Legion is invincible in number.

Wu Fu noticed the strangeness of Huang Jingfang's expression, and somewhat understood the state of mind of this Shoufu Lord. A few days ago, Zhu Youzhen urgently summoned the scholars in Beijing and announced a hasty but extraordinarily important holy decree: abdicate the emperor, and the crown prince Zhu Cihong ascended the throne.

And all of this comes from the dazzling actions of the crown prince.

Of course, the ordinary merit is high and the lord ends with the central suppression of the powerful ministers, but when the crown prince is too dazzling and powerful and the emperor is weak. Zhu Youzhen's abdication won everyone's heartfelt respect.

This avoided countless swords and blood, and gave the stormy court a rare calm.

At this time, the entry of the Royal Guards into Gyeonggi was no longer a tension of overstepping and attempting rebellion, but a sense of security that brought the empire a strong and inviolable sense of security.

Regarding the combat effectiveness of the Royal Guards Corps, the 2nd Regiment of Chen Yongfu's Division, which had only one-third of the strength of the entire army, had already proved this. Only a third of the main Qing army of Dolgon was repulsed, and if the whole army came, what would it be for?

"That's going to have to be done quickly. This ceremony、Character co-ordination is in full control。 I'm the second assistant, so I'm going to deploy all the manpower and material resources needed in the meantime. After Wu Fu finished speaking, Huang Jingfang was immediately overjoyed.

If Huang Jingfang wants to preside over the ordinary ceremony, it is naturally fine. With Huang Jingfang's background as a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, holding an enthronement ceremony is a trivial matter. But now that the Gyeongshi has been besieged for a long time, everything is complicated, and Gyeonggi has been devastated by the war, and it is really difficult to raise manpower and material resources.

Of course, manpower and material resources are all financial resources. In order to defend the Beijing Division, Zhu Cihong's several financial contributions were spent, and the treasury was empty.

"Then it's hard work." Huang Jingfang smiled relaxedly.

After Wu Fu finished his humility, he went out to find Si En.

Si En is Zhu Cihong's big companion, and he is also the intelligence leader that Zhu Cihong left in Beijing. In the past, Si En was a eunuch, even if he was a big file in the palace, as long as he understood his relationship with Zhu Cihong, the Beijing dignitaries had no intention of making friends. Naturally, the old house of Zhu Cihong in the clarification workshop is sparsely populated with cars and horses.

But since Zhu Cihong became more and more powerful, and the great achievements of one battle after another came, the carriage and horses in front of Si'en's gate suddenly became noisy.

Especially this time, Zhu Cihong conquered Shenyang. After Chen Yongfu's troops repelled Jiannu, Zhu Cihong's prestige reached its peak. The street in front of the door is often congested.

This kind of congestion instantly became the only word in the hearts of all the residents in the Dongcheng Clarification Square after the news of Zhu Youzhen's abdication came out.

Wu Fu moved quickly. I changed into civilian clothes and rode to the clarification workshop.

But no matter how fast Wu Fu moved, he couldn't stand it, and he found that it was tightly blocked across three streets along the way, which made him marvel again and again.

"Dare to ask if it's Wu Ge Lao?" At this time, a young man asked.

Wu Fu looked over and found that it was a man with an ordinary face who couldn't be seen even if he was thrown into the pile, and he couldn't help but wonder in his heart. He still has some confidence in his disguised skills. In addition, the changes in this cabinet are too fast, and many of them are from other provinces in Beijing, just like him Wu Fu, there is no level known to passers-by.

Take a closer look at this person you. Although ordinary people will think that this man's face is ordinary and not a little unusual, Wu Fu's intuition tells him: This person is extraordinary.

Intuition made Wu Fu respond: "It's me." ”

"I really didn't admit it wrong." The young man smiled, went over to lead the horse, and walked towards an alley: "The villain just received the news that the elder may come to the clarification workshop. In this way, I am waiting here, leading the way for the elder to meet the person who met the elder. ”

"Oh? Your master is ......" Wu Fu suddenly understood why he had a gut feeling that this person was not ordinary. Because, at this moment, there are all kinds of officials and nobles who want to go to the relationship. In order to seize the opportunity to burn the cold stove before Zhu Cihong ascended the throne in advance, each family was personally dispatched by the leading figures. Even if he had a servant with him, he must have behaved decently, dressed in fine clothes, and even the servants were better dressed than ordinary big families.

Such a sight. How could such an inconspicuous person be mixed in?

"Elder Ge will know when he sees it." The young man smiled and did not speak.

Wu Fu closed his voice and went all the way in. The eyes lit up.

He sees something familiar.

He wears cowhide boots and wears a red shirt of standing leaders. The body is straight and the eyes are powerful. There is no beggar-like spirit like the master of the king of all walks of life. How to make Wu Fu not recognize, this is the soldier of the Royal Guards Legion?

Sure enough, as he gradually entered, Wu Fu saw Shi Zhanbang, the infantry captain of Chen Yongfu's department, in the court.

"I've seen Elder Ge. Everyone is waiting for the elder inside. Shi Zhanbang turned sideways and signaled to lead the way for Wu Fu.

When Shi Zhanbang saw the young man who led the way beside Wu Fu, he smiled slightly and said hello: "Zhang Zhen in the past has now become Commander Zhang." Give us a long face for your old brother! ”

"Old Seventeen, this time, didn't the brothers of the Second Regiment also give our Ming soldiers prestige? Congratulations as well! "Of course, Commander Zhang is talking about the former commander of the Jinyi Guard, Zhang Zhen. He served Zhu Cihong around, but he participated in the military merit conference in Shengjing and was also promoted. Zhang Zhen is Zhu Cihong's old man, and the clarification workshop is like his hometown.

As for Shi Zhanbang, his original name was Lao Seventeen, and his name was given by Zhu Cihong. is also an old man, and he and Zhang Zhen were almost a friendship that did not fight or know each other. The old friends met, and it was the experience of the battlefield veterans coming back before the ghost gate, and the two of them were very enthusiastic when they met.

"It's not as good as the brothers who follow His Royal Highness, to be able to celebrate in the puppet palace of the Tartars, it's really a great majesty! Envy me! Shi Zhanbang sighed and said a few words of humility.

Wu Fu's eyes jumped, and he finally understood who was inside.

Sure enough, Zhu Cihong's clear and powerful voice came from inside the house: "In view of the performance of the soldiers of the Second Regiment of the Ming Royal Guards Regiment in the field battle with the Tartars outside the Beijing Division, this battle, the palace has agreed to award you a first-class meritorious military merit medal." Awarded collective second-class merit to all the officers and men of the Second Regiment! Your corresponding bonus of 6,000 taels, as well as the medal and bonus of the 2nd Regiment for defending the Beijing Division, will be displayed in the passbook. I know all about this battle, your sacrifices. Thank you very much! ”

As he spoke, a burst of cheers rang out.

It was the soldiers of the 2nd Regiment celebrating their exploits.

"The end ...... Thank you, Your Highness! Chen Yongfu choked up slightly and said: "The soldiers of the second regiment have no complaints and no regrets!" ”

Zhu Cihong gently helped Chen Yongfu up, slightly apologetic: "Shengjing's military merit conference was held alone, and this time I can't make a big show when I enter Beijing." These commendations are still wronged by you. I have instructed the Military Aircraft Department to expand its manpower and give priority to ensuring the second regiment's bereavement and disability support. You go back and explain to the soldiers, don't let the soldiers feel too aggrieved. ”

"His Royal Highness is kind, and the last general will be remembered for five years. The morale of the army in the army, the last general will live up to His Royal Highness's entrustment! Chen Yongfu responded loudly, and there was a burst of laughter in the hall.

At this moment, Zhu Cihong finally noticed Wu Fu who didn't dare to approach outside the house.

"Just now, I heard that the elder pavilion was going to come to the clarification workshop to find a big partner. It's just that my eldest companion is by my side, but not in the old house. In order to prevent you from waiting, I will ask Zhang Zhen to invite you. Zhu Cihong greeted Wu Fu.

"Wechen greets His Highness. His Royal Highness's concern is the honor of Weichen. Wu Fu was not stage frightened, and stepped forward to greet Zhu Cihong. When he got closer, he saw Si En beside Zhu Cihong.

Zhu Cihong walked out of the house, and after some unnutritious polite words, Chen Yongfu and other generals went to busy with military affairs, Si En waited far away, and when the group walked into the small pavilion in the backyard pool, only Zhu Cihong and Wu Fu were left.

"Father......" Zhu Cihong opened his mouth and sighed a little: "It's okay." ”

"The Holy One has heard the good news, and his spirit and body are much better these days." There is another sentence that Wu Fu dare not say, since the matter of abdication was made public, Emperor Chongzhen's government affairs have also decreased suddenly. In addition to everyone knowing that Zhu Youzhen is no longer interested in diligent government affairs, the warmth and coldness of people have also emerged. Of course, Wu Fu would not say this to Zhu Cihong.

Zhu Cihong nodded, a little embarrassed.

Before ascending the throne, he was probably not suitable to enter the palace.

This is not only because the Nanjing Cabinet, the Military Aircraft Department, and all the attachés are worried about Zhu Cihong's safety, but also because the relationship within the Heavenly Family is indeed embarrassing.

It is conceivable that Zhu Youzhen's abdication may be a bit self-explanatory, and he is disheartened with this throne. But no matter what Zhu Youzhen thinks, everyone will feel that he is forced by Zhu Cihong's too much light, discouraged by the power of the imperial court, and there are more internal reasons that make Zhu Youzhen's abdication become resentful.

"Wu Ge Lao has always been known for his vigorous behavior, and if he comes today, I'm afraid he will also go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing." Zhu Cihong chuckled and forcibly changed the conversation.

Wu Fu is also very direct: "The old minister's careful thinking can't hide it from His Royal Highness." That's true...... At present, the cabinet has divided the work and performed its own duties. Among them, Huang Jingfang, the first assistant, is in charge of the overall situation, deploying ceremonies and manpower. Wechen is responsible for raising financial and material resources. Li Jiantai has already left Beijing. Fang Yuegong and Fan Jingwen each assisted in their own affairs. The old minister came here after the war, and the money and food in the capital were too short, and everything could not be advanced. (To be continued.) )

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