Many years later, when Wang Xian was walking on the white sandy beach of the jewel-like South China Sea and listening to the rustling of palm trees in the wind, he would always think of what Zhou Xin said to him on this day.
In a person's life, if you are lucky or unlucky, you will always meet one or a few people who profoundly change you. This is what Zhou Xin is to Wang Xian. If he had not met Zhou Xin, Wang Xian would have been like the petty official we see every day.
He continues to be hopelessly vulgar and is eventually assimilated into the rolling world of mortals...
However, the appearance of Zhou Xin opened a new chapter for him, started his magnificent life, and profoundly changed the history of the Ming Dynasty. However, none of the parties involved realized that this would be the starting point of a legend, because at that time
They are all immersed in their own emotions and cannot extricate themselves...
"You may think that what I said is too outrageous," Zhou Xin said with a self-deprecating smile as he looked at the water rolling eastward: "You may also think that I am excusing myself, but when people's hearts are in chaos, they have to defend themselves.
Find the answer yourself, this is my answer."
"Yes." Wang Xian responded softly.
The two were silent for a while by the river. Zhou Xin looked at Wang Xiandao: "You are a talented person with deep scheming that is rare in the world. As long as the opportunity is right, you will definitely stand out."
"That's ridiculous." Wang Xian said modestly.
"But..." Zhou Xin said with a half-smile: "But you have studied too little and are too young. This makes me very worried that you will betray others secretly or even go astray. That would not only be unfortunate for you, but also for the court."
and the misfortunes of the people." He paused and said, "Regardless of your position or age, I want to say a few words to you. I hope you can listen.
"Your Majesty, I am all ears," Wang Xian said respectfully.
"The first thing is to read more. Reading is to cultivate righteousness and understand things. To be a person or an official, you must be upright and understand the truth. If you are not upright, you will be evil, and if you are not clear about the truth, you will be stupid. Sometimes stupidity is more terrible than evil. You have to be careful about this.
Remember. Whenever you have to make a major decision, you have to think clearly about the priorities. Don’t get too carried away and think about the turbid waters when things don’t go your way. Instead, you have to think about the people of the world and the country. Remember, remember.
.”
"Then you have to maintain your true character," Zhou Xin added: "I asked you to study, not to take the imperial examination. The purpose of the imperial examination is to become an official. You have already become an official, and..." After a moment of hesitation, he said vaguely
: "The future is bound to be limitless. But the premise is that you have to keep your true colors. Others will look at you differently because you are unconventional and unconventional. These are those guys who read bad things and cannot catch up with them. Once you learn to walk in Handan, you will be gone.
If there are so many people, no one will use you."
These words made Wang Xian suddenly enlightened, and he couldn't help but stare at the Daxian who was very close at hand. Although Wang Xian had a lot of contact with Zhou Zhitai, he always had the impression of being cold-faced and cold-faced in his heart, and he never dared to take the initiative.
Talk to him. Hearing his heartfelt words this time, the high artistic conception, deep knowledge, and sincerity of his attitude are really shocking. But why does he say these words to himself?
Zhou Xin seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said casually: "You must be wondering why I want to tell you this."
"I came to Taiwan out of love for my subordinates." Wang Xian said softly.
"Haha..." The smile on Zhou Xin's face disappeared fleetingly, and he said lightly: "It's too hypocritical to say that. It's too empty to say it's for the common people." At this point, he stared at Wang Xian and whispered: "Actually, I'm also doing it for myself.
, but the real reason, I can’t tell you now.”
"..." Wang Xian's expression is so wonderful. This is so undignified. Brother, you are so cold-faced.
"Of course I have a reason for not telling you. It's not good for you to know too much." Zhou Xin didn't look like he was joking, "You just need to remember what I said, and for the rest, just do it casually..."
"Yes." Wang Xian was completely helpless... He didn't come here to play like this. Hu Qinchai played a riddle and got himself involved in the black hole of the document. It was a blessing to be able to climb out. Now you, Zhou Zhitai, are playing riddles again. Is it possible?
Do you have to play me to death?
"What else do you want to ask?" Zhou Xin came to see off Zheng Fantai and his party, so he stopped by to say a few words to him.
"There is indeed something." Wang Xian thought about it and said: "One is that the people of Pujiang County suffered such an unreasonable disaster. Not only did many families lose their lives, but they were also charged with Mingjiao and were sent to prison. I would like to ask Nie Tai, if you can
I would like to ask the emperor to only punish the first culprit, and not to ask about the rest, in order to calm people's hearts?"
"It's good that you have such a heart." Zhou Xin said slowly: "But now Jinyiwei has fully taken over the case, and the local government has no way to interfere," he said with a sigh: "This is why Hu Qinchen and I tried our best to avoid them.
The reason for the intervention is that once Jin Yiwei takes over the case, thousands of families will suffer like this..." He paused and said, "But I will jointly submit a letter with Zheng Fantai and try our best to plead with the emperor."
"I have lowered my official rank to represent the people of Pujiang. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Nengtai." Wang Xian bowed deeply to Zhou Xin.
Zhou Zhengtai waved his hands lightly and said: "The people of Pujiang are also my people."
"Yes." Wang Xian asked again: "And Wei Wuque, where is he now?"
"Is this person..." Zhou Xin paused, but did not answer immediately. Instead, he asked, "What do you think he is like?"
"This person is very strange. There is definitely something wrong with him," Wang Xian said softly, "But I have no evidence."
"I have no evidence, so I have let him go..." Zhou Xindao: "You will definitely meet again in the future."
"Let go?" Wang Xian said in surprise.
"It's rare to have such an eye-catching guy who can always remind us of Mingjiao's movements. Of course, we have to take a long-term approach to catch big fish." Zhou Xin said with a worried look: "This Pujiang Incident has made it very clear. Compared with
With the arrival of Jianwen Yudang, Mingjiao is the most serious problem for the imperial court."
"Fortunately, this time is also a heavy blow to Mingjiao." Wang Xian said softly.
"Not enough." Zhou Xin shook his head and said: "As far as I know, this time the four great protectors of the Ming Cult came to Pujiang, but only one Tiger King showed up in the end, and he was allowed to escape. If we don't destroy these bones,
, they can make trouble again at any time." He sighed and said, "It's a pity that the court focused its main energy on the former.
"Speaking of which, Jin Yiwei is making a big move this time," Wang Xian said in a low voice: "It seems that the drunkard's intention is not to drink."
"Did you also notice?" Zhou Xin's face became more worried: "Zhejiang is the richest in the world. They have been coveting it for a long time, but they have never had the chance to intervene. This time they are finally allowed to come in..." As he said
He frowned and said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to leave."
"Ah?" Wang Xian's heart sank. No one wanted their hometown to be shrouded in the clutches of spies.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's get on the boat." Zhou Xin didn't want to say more about this issue, so he raised his hand slightly and said, "Wish your parents a happy new year."
"Thank you very much, Nie Tai." Wang Xian bowed deeply and said, "I would also like to wish Nie Tai a good year..."
"I wish us all the best in the new year." Zhou Xin said with a faint smile, but his tone was heavy: "Go."
"Yes." Wang Xian saluted again, bid farewell to Lord Zhetai, and boarded Zheng Fantai's ship.
The building boat weighed anchor, slowly sailed out of the pier, and left the county along the Puyang River. Wang Xian looked at the Pujiang City farther and farther away, and a clear understanding arose in his heart. Although the Pujiang incident had subsided, the real story had just begun...
Zheng Fantai's soldiers were closely guarding the top floor of the building. In the luxuriously decorated cabin, a jaw-dropping scene was taking place...
Zheng Ji, the chief envoy of Zhejiang Province in the Ming Dynasty, actually kowtowed to his senior attendant.
That Chang Sui had a plain to rigid face, but his eyes were like deep pools of water, full of compassion and self-blame...
"Long live my emperor, my humble minister Zheng Ji, long live, long live, long live..." Zheng Fantai's voice was low, but he was bursting with tears.
Tears overflowed from Chang Sui's eyes, and he said in a low voice: "Zheng Qing's family, I am no longer the emperor, you should call me a fool..." The voice turned out to be that of Jianwen Jun, but his face looked nothing like him.
.
"Once you are a king, you will always be a king." Zheng Fantai said solemnly: "Eunuch Zhou, Master Ji, Mr. Zheng, they regard you as the emperor, so they will sacrifice their lives to be loyal.
"..." Lord Jianwen was speechless. He remembered that all his bodyguards and ministers had fled to the Pujiang River, and now there was only a purple-faced man left by his side. He couldn't help but shed tears and wet his clothes and said: "I am a foolish king. I am exhausted."
Loyal minister"
"Your Majesty is not a foolish king. If he were a foolish king, how could Eunuch Zhou and the others follow each other in life and death?" Zheng Fantai said in a low voice: "Don't mention the past anymore. Your Majesty should think about the next step." His tone was although
Not too polite, but the dignified governor of a province was willing to take the risk of killing nine tribes, and used the palace's secret human skin mask to replace Emperor Jianwen with Li Daitao, which is enough to show his loyalty.
"The people who follow me are dying, and I am indeed an ominous person." Jianwen Jun said sadly: "After I left you, I didn't go anywhere. I went straight to the capital to surrender and put an end to this tragedy.
"
"Your Majesty must not give up on yourself." Everyone has their own attitude, and so does Zheng Fantai. He categorically objected: "Otherwise, wouldn't those loyal ministers and righteous men have been lost in vain? Will the Ming Dynasty always belong to a usurper?"
"What can I do, Zheng Qing's family?" Jianwen said with tears, "We are no match for the emperor's uncle."
"Yes, we are not his opponents." Zheng Fantai said solemnly: "But we don't need to take action, because his biggest opponent is himself, and he will definitely be defeated by himself.
Emperor Yang was very similar to him. He conquered Jiaozhi in the south and Mongolia in the north. At the same time, he also wanted to sail to the West, build canals, and build the city of Beijing. He tried to be an emperor through the ages but did not spare the people's power. Zhejiang is better. The northern provinces and the areas along the Yanbian River have long been
Bones are exposed in the wild and complaints are spreading. If this continues in a few years, the world will be in chaos. Then it will be the opportunity for the emperor to step forward."
"Alas..." Mr. Jianwen sighed. On the one hand, the people were suffering and their lives were in ruins. On the other hand, the loyal ministers and righteous men had a bloody heart. What should he do?