Ming Zuo

Chapter 132
After Chongzhen ascended the throne, out of consideration of dealing with eunuchs, the power of the eunuchs was greatly weakened.

The town guards, tax supervisors, mine supervisors, etc. sent to various places were all recalled.

All of a sudden, the eunuchs who used to be famous all turned back into real slaves.

All the horses in the palace were silent, and many people sighed, thinking that they would never see their day of success again.

However, in less than half a year, Chongzhen's temperament changed drastically, and he gradually relaxed his control over eunuchs.

Although the eunuchs are still unable to go to various places to do their best, they can already leave the palace and intervene in various affairs in the capital.

Among them, the admirals of the major city gates of the capital, and the verification of the number of troops and military salaries of the army, all fell into the hands of the eunuchs.

Under such circumstances, Duzhijian, who had been ignored before, suddenly became enthusiastic.

Because Duzhijian originally had the duties of being in charge of travel, Guanzhi, survey and cooperation, and the front police of the emperor's travel.

As Huang Jing, who is in charge of the supervisor, the chances of entering and exiting the imperial city suddenly increased.

He went to various city gates to replace the tokens of defense for the gatekeeper eunuchs and the defenders.

This morning, Huang Jing got up early, ate a few bites, and left the palace, ready to go to Guangqumen.

The world outside the palace is no different from before.The decay visible to the naked eye makes people feel bad.

It's just that Huang Jing of the capital can't sit in a sedan chair or ride a horse. No matter where he goes, he can only walk.

If it weren't for the two young eunuchs accompanying him and his official eunuch robes, he would look no different from ordinary passers-by.

Now there are beggars even outside the palace.

The guarding general Jin Yi saw it, but he pretended he didn't see it, and didn't drive him away.

It's not that I don't want to, but I can't manage it.

Because there are too many, too many beggars in the capital.

Anyway, as long as these beggars don't get close to the palace, the Jinyi generals won't be bothered to do so.

But this made Huang Jing very insecure.

He is just an ordinary eunuch, unlike those big bosses, who are surrounded by front and back with heavy guards when they travel.

In case of being robbed, there is no way to guard against it.

However, there was a letter from Guan Fang Yin in his arms, which could not be ignored.So he walked all the way, his eyes had to be vigilant everywhere.

If someone really wants to plot something wrong, he...

But I'm about to shout.

Then he saw a beggar leading a child, watching him cautiously, and approaching him cautiously.

Huang Jing couldn't help swallowing his saliva, intending to let a little eunuch come to the front.

If the beggar really wants to charge up, at least the little eunuch can stop him.

Before he could speak, he heard a familiar accent.

"San'er, is that you?"

Huang Jing looked at him in astonishment, and saw the beggar staring at him blankly, with tears in his eyes.

But a face is gaudy, and I can't tell what it looks like.There was a stench all over his body, his bare feet stepped on the ground, and his nails were covered in black mud.

"you……"

The beggar took two steps forward, Huang Jing was so frightened that he turned around and wanted to run away.

But the beggar just lifted his messy hair, revealing a complete face.

"San'er, you don't recognize me? I'm your second brother!"

Huang Jing was taken aback and looked carefully.This time without the hair covering him, he finally recognized the outline of the facial features.

This was a big deal, but Huang Jing rushed over.

"Second brother, you are really second brother!"

The beggar was naturally Huang Wei.

Finally seeing his younger brother's appearance, Huang Wei couldn't be happier to see his younger brother fat and white.

Fortunately, I still remember my mission.

He stretched out his hand to grab Huang Jing, but seeing his dirty hands, he retracted in embarrassment.

Seeing all this in Huang Jing's eyes, he mistakenly thought that Huang Wei was inferior.

Huang Jing's tears fell down.

"Second brother, why did you do this?"

Huang Wei didn't answer, but pulled the child beside him and scolded: "You son of a bitch, what are you doing still in a daze? Call me uncle."

The child was not very old, and he got dirty with Huang Wei.Only a pair of eyes are very bright and lovely.

"uncle……"

Huang Jing couldn't believe it.

"This...is this nephew? Second brother, when did you marry a wife, why didn't we know?"

Huang Wei grinned, his mouth full of yellow teeth.

"We don't know how to tell you."

As he said that, his face became sour.

"It's useless to say, there's nothing left. Your sister-in-law is gone, and your family is gone. Your nephew and I are almost gone."

Huang Jing hadn't seen his relatives for many years, but now seeing them like this, he was really anxious.

"What's the matter? Years ago, I heard that there were riots and bandits in my hometown, and I was very worried about you. I asked someone to inquire about it, and said that there are no living people in the village. I was so worried that I couldn't sleep well."

When he said this, Huang Wei immediately burst into tears.

"They're all dead, they're all dead. The bandits rushed into the village, killing everyone they saw and robbing them of money. Your sister-in-law and I took the baby and ran and ran, but your sister-in-law still didn't come out."

When he cried, Huang Jing also cried.

"Brother, where have you been all these days?"

Huang Wei sniffled and blew his nose on his sleeve.

"Begging for food everywhere, wherever you go, it counts. I have been asking all the way until now, and I found you."

Looking at the appearance of his brother and nephew, Huang Jing felt sad.

"Brother, wait, I'll find you a place to live."

"Don't don't..."

Huang Wei hurriedly stopped him.

"I know, it's not easy for you to be inside, so I can't drag you down."

Huang Jing was in a hurry.

"What are you talking about? You are my elder brother. Even if you are ignored, what about my nephew?"

Speaking of Huang Ping, Huang Wei seemed to have just remembered.

"By the way, I've been waiting here for so many days just for this kid."

He pulled Huang Ping in front of him with a look of reluctance on his face.

"In this world, there is no way to live outside. As soon as I became cruel, I cut this kid off. San'er, look, can you think of a way to let this kid go in for a living?"

Hearing what Huang Wei did, Huang Jing stomped his feet and screamed.

"Brother! Why are you so confused? There is only one root in our family. How will the incense be arranged in the future?"

Huang Wei was so scolded that he couldn't lift his head, and he still groaned and said: "People are starving to death, so how much do you care? It doesn't matter if I die, but it's the flesh that fell from my body. Saner, brother begging Please, give your nephew a way out."

Huang Ping didn't seem to understand, and wept softly.But Huang Jing heard all the stomach growling in the middle.

"Hey, what a sin!"

But those who entered the palace, without thinking about the future, are very close to their family members.

Seeing the miserable appearance of Huang Wei and his son, Huang Jing gritted his teeth, took out two taels of silver from his bosom, and stuffed it into Huang Wei's hand.

"Brother, I still have errands, so I can't delay. You take this money first, and take your nephew to eat something. Tomorrow, you will come here early tomorrow morning. I will handle the rest."

Huang Wei burst into tears.

"San'er, don't make things difficult. If it doesn't work, the two of us will go to beg for food. There are many rich people in Beijing, and we will never die of hunger."

Huang Jing was in a mess.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Listen to me. Come here tomorrow morning, right here, ah."

Huang Wei was suppressed by his momentum, so he had no choice but to nod.

Huang Wei hurriedly wiped away his tears, reached out and rubbed his nephew carelessly, and then took the two little eunuchs to work.

Turning his head three times at a step, he looked at Huang Wei and his son who were huddled by the side of the road, eagerly looking at him, and wished they could finish their errands immediately and return to the palace.

With something on his mind, Huang Jing didn't dare to delay, so he ran through the three city gates in one go, replaced the new gates, and hurried back to the palace.

Huang Jing returned to his residence first, took out all the one hundred taels of silver he had saved over the years, and then went to find Si Pan Chi, the supervisor of ceremonies.

In any era, human affairs are always a big event.

The management of the eunuchs in the inner court of the Ming Dynasty was even in the hands of the Supervisor of Rites.

However, Huang Jing couldn't even see the big bosses such as the palm seal of Li Jian and Bing Bi.Besides, it's just a matter of a little eunuch, so there's no need to go to the boss.

Pan Chi, who is in charge, can make a decision with one word.

Huang Jing pulled Pan Chi to a secluded place, offered benefits, and explained the reason.

Pan Chi couldn't help laughing and said: "Okay, we thought your Huang Zhangsi was an iron rooster. This is for the sake of my family, and I have to go all out."

Huang Jing burst into tears.

"Hey, we are all rootless people. The most shameful thing is that our family members suffer."

Pan Chi said this with a heart of compassion, and the gift of one hundred taels is not light.

Especially the person who gave the gift was equal to him, which satisfied Pan Chi's vanity.

"Then, tomorrow morning, we will go there with you."

Huang Jing was overjoyed, bowed and thanked again.

"Eunuch Pan, you are so kind and virtuous, we will remember that. When you are free later, please do us a favor and drink a few cups."

Pan Chi laughed out loud, feeling smug.

"You're welcome, you're welcome. Then it's settled."

Huang Jing was thinking about his brother and nephew, so he didn't sleep well all night.

When the next day was bright, he couldn't help but get up.Before the palace opened, he had to wander back and forth in his own residence.

When the time finally came, he hurried to find Pan Chi.

Pan Chi accepted the benefits, but he kept his word.The two met and walked all the way outside the palace gate.

Sure enough, Huang Wei and Huang Ping had been waiting eagerly.

"Mr. Pan, this is my nephew. He is poor and sensible."

Huang Jing motioned to Huang Ping to tell him to be smart.

Huang Ping quickly fell to his knees, making several bang bang bang noises.

"Greetings to the uncle."

When did Pan Chi receive such a great gift?

All of a sudden, he grinned and helped the child up first.

"Oh, what a sensible person. Come on, follow our house. When you enter the house, keep your eyes bright so you don't cause trouble, you know?"

Huang Ping didn't know if he understood, but he just nodded anyway.

He also knew that he was separated from his father, and kept looking at Huang Wei with his big eyes.

Huang Wei tried hard not to cry, and waved at him again.

"My son, let's go. When we get inside, we will serve the nobleman, but we don't dare to invite disaster, you know?"

Huang Ping pursed his lips, but still couldn't hold back.

"father!"

Huang Wei didn't dare to look at it at all, and turned his head away.

"Go ahead, be nice."

Huang Jing gave Huang Wei ten taels of silver.

"Brother, find a place first. I'll find you a place to eat later, so don't run around."

Huang Wei didn't want it, so he pushed back.

"Give me all the money, what are you doing? I still have the money I gave yesterday, enough for me to spend."

Huang Jing just didn't agree, so he gave the money to Huang Wei anyway.

The next time he can leave the palace, it will be five days later.With these ten taels of silver, Huang Wei would not beg for food.

The place where people come and go outside the palace gate is not a place to stay for a long time.

Huang Jing took Huang Ping's hand, said goodbye to Huang Wei, and followed Pan Chi into the palace.

Huang Ping turned his head while walking, tears flowed more and more, but he was very obedient and didn't yell.

In the end, the palace gate cut off the inside and outside, and the world has been different ever since.

(End of this chapter)