He asked the high-ranking ministers Wen Tiren, Hou Xun, and Xiong Mingyu to leave first, leaving only Ding Yunyi and Wu Sangui.
"I have said that some of my ministers are talented but not virtuous, and some are virtuous but not talented." Chongzhen said this with some difficulty: "There are still many people who are only selfish but not public-minded, and some who are ignorant.
, just hanging out there. Ding Yunyi, Wu Sangui, the reason why I value you is because you are young, energetic, and different from them. Can you understand my painstaking efforts?"
"We will definitely live up to His Majesty's kindness!" Ding Yunyi and Wu Sangui said together.
"It's good if you can understand, it's good if you can understand." Chongzhen sighed: "I originally wanted to keep you in Beijing for a few more days, but now the government affairs are very busy, and it is not peaceful where you are, so you should go back early."
"yes."
Just as Ding Yunyi and Wu Sangui were about to leave, Chongzhen suddenly stopped them again, looked at them for a long time, and then said slowly: "You two, please don't let me down."
Chongzhen's last words revealed hope, but also a bit of helplessness...
It was Wang Chengen who sent them out. When no one was around, Wang Chengen suddenly stopped: "Some things are urgent, and it doesn't hurt to do them occasionally. But if it happens again and again, it will be a situation that will never be recovered."
Ding Yunyi and Wu Sangui were surprised.
Wang Chengen looked cold: "Don't you think Wen Tiren can't see the flaw? Don't you think Xiong Mingyu doesn't know? Do you think your strategy is really smart? The only one who was really concealed was the emperor."
Ding Yunyi and Wu Sangui couldn't say a word.
Wang Chengen sneered: "Wen Tiren and Xiong Mingyu don't want to expose you, not because they don't want to take care of this matter, but because they know better what will happen once this matter is exposed and Long Yan is furious.
As a result, the entire Liaodong will be in turmoil. If Liaodong is in chaos, the situation will be critical. In the past few years, so many border officials were killed because of the Yuan case. When this matter was exposed again, you two were killed first, and then Wu
Xiang, those officers in the border army. Next, it was discussed that Wen Tiren, as the chief minister of the cabinet, was dismissed because of unclear affairs. Xiong Mingyu, as the Minister of War, has unshirkable responsibility, and he was dismissed! Countless people will have to do it because of you.
Those who act arrogantly will lose their official positions, and those who have their heads will be beheaded!"
"Father, this idea came from me." Ding Yunyi said bravely.
"Your Majesty will not care who is responsible for this." Wang Chengen said calmly: "When God is angry, everyone will suffer. Fortunately, this matter was resolved smoothly. My father-in-law did not expose you, not because of your kindness, but because of your kindness.
The border wages have been in arrears for too long. Sooner or later, there will be a mutiny. Rather than this, it would be better for you to happen earlier. Xiang Wen, eldest uncle, let this matter be over. My father-in-law only hopes that you two will start from now on.
Be loyal to the imperial court and don’t let the emperor down."
"Yes, I understand."
Wang Chengen asked Wu Sangui to go first, and he called Ding Yunyi aside: "When you go back, don't forget to pass by Luoyang to see Prince Fu. If you don't meet Prince Fu first when you come back this time, I'm afraid he will be unhappy."
Ding Yunyi became confused again. What is the relationship between him and Prince Fu? I remember that when Zhu Yujian, the king of Tang Ding, left Penghu, Eunuch Chen beside him specifically told him:
"Ding Xiangwen, Boss Ding, don't forget what King Fu told you. No matter how great your achievements are, if you forget King Fu's instructions, King Fu will kill you like an ant!"
Could it be that there was some secret agreement between my predecessor and King Fu? After thinking about it, I really can’t think of a reason...
When Ding Yunyi and Wu Sangui left the palace, they found that their backs were soaked with cold sweat.
None of those officials are stupid. They have gone through so many dirty and dark things to get to where they are today. These little tricks of their own are not worth talking about in their eyes. They are just being wise and protecting themselves.
Not wanting to expose himself and fall into this muddy water, Ding Yunyi suddenly understood this truth.
Just as Wang Chengen said, the only one who was really kept in the dark was Chongzhen.
Although he has shown himself to be wise and calm in many matters, after all, he lives in the palace for a long time and is too confident in himself. He does not believe that anyone dares to deceive him about such a major matter.
In fact, how many officials were deceiving Chongzhen?
"Second brother, I almost hurt you this time." Wu Sangui said with lingering fear: "I have been fighting at the border all year round. I don't understand the principles of being an official. How could I have imagined that there are so many tricks in this officialdom."
Ding Yunyi's heart was moved. Could it be that this matter had unknowingly affected Wu Sangui? He forced a smile and said: "Brother, this idea was mine, and I almost hurt him. Fortunately, there was no danger, and finally
Passed smoothly.”
Wu Sangui said with a smile: "This time we say goodbye, I am at the border, and my second brother is in Penghu, and I don't know when we will see each other. Second brother, you and I will make an agreement that in three years, we will find a chance to see each other again no matter what.
, either you come to my border, or I come to your Penghu, and you and my brothers will drink wine freely, and we will never return until we are drunk!"
"I will definitely remember this three-year agreement in my heart." Ding Yunyi also smiled.
No one knows what will happen in three years, but Ding Yunyi believes that as long as he is still alive, he and Wu Sangui will be reunited.
He also believed that the story between him and Wu Sangui was just beginning...
When he came to the inn, he saw that A Hu was the only one there, and asked Qin Yun where they had gone. A Hu pouted and said that Qin Yun and the others were out for fun, and that children were not allowed to go where they went.
As a result, Ah Hu was left alone in the inn.
Ding Yunyi couldn't help laughing. The three of Qin Yun must have gone to a brothel, otherwise why couldn't A Hu go? He comforted A Hu: "When they come back, let them clean up, and we will leave back to Penghu tomorrow.
go."
Ah Hu's eyes lit up: "Really, we want to go back to Penghu?"
"Yes." Ding Yunyi nodded: "Don't you like staying in the capital?"
"I don't like it, I don't like it." Ah Hu said repeatedly: "Nothing is good here, there is no sea, no fishing boats, nothing. I miss my sister and Penghu."
Ding Yunyi smiled slightly, yes, there are many things that are not as good as his own home. It has been a long time since he has been out this time, so it is time to go home. There are still so many things waiting for him in Penghu.
This trip to the capital was uneventful, and we even picked up a Penghu garrison, Xiaoqiwei. I think that in the next few years, I can develop and strengthen myself without any distractions.