Daming: I was exposed by Zhu Di's Sims life!

Chapter 166 Natsuhara Yoshi's Allegiance
After retiring from the court, the officials left one after another.

And Qi Wang's party, such as Lu Chaoyang, Yang Rong, Li Xuan, etc., did not surround Zhu Gaoxuan to flatter him. After all, they were in the Jinluan Palace, and it was embarrassing to be so obvious about the faction. If there is anything to go home, we can't talk about it.

Hubu Shangshu Xia Yuanji is not in a good mood today, his old friend Jian Yi absurdly ended his political career in the court, which made Xia Yuanji feel a kind of desolation.

"Old Shangshu Xia, please stay."

Xia Yuanji turned around and saw that it was King Qi who was silent in the court just now, with peach blossom eyes, red lips and white teeth, it was hard to imagine that such a quiet and docile handsome boy could cause countless storms in the government.

"Prince Qi, what do you have to do?" Xia Yuanji bowed slightly, a little confused.

Zhu Gaoxuan smiled and cupped his hands and said, "My king is hosting a banquet at Fudong Building on the Qinhuai River tonight. I wonder if Mrs. Xia will show me your face and drink two small cups of wine?"

Xia Yuanji waved his hand: "Forget it, Qinhuai River is a place where young people go. I'm an old man, but I can't afford that kind of good fortune. It's a great honor for the prince to invite me personally. Old Xia, I Thank you, but the household department is busy, please forgive me, I will not accompany you, and I will leave."

Just as Xia Yuanji turned around and was about to leave, Zhu Gaoxuan suddenly said: "Old Shangshu Xia, don't you know the truth that lonely sails are easy to sink and mountains are difficult to overcome? If you walk alone at night for a long time, you will always be hit by a knife. "

After the prince lost power, Xia Yuanji ruthlessly declined all communication with the East Palace and left the princeling party.

This kind of separation method is very special. If it is normal, it will definitely be targeted by gang fights. However, the tree fell and the monkeys scattered. Nowadays, there are many rebels in the princeling party. Xia Yuanji's move is also reasonable. Who would want to have a longer political career? Well, it's just chasing power and profit.

Unlike other people who left the princeling party, Xia Yuanji did not join any party after leaving the princeling party, and became a lone minister who was uncertain in the wind and rain.

No one knew what Xia Yuanji's move meant, because it was too stupid, and it didn't seem like what the shrewd and capable Shangshu Hubu did.

If he was ruthless enough, he should directly join the once hostile Qi Wang Party and find a backer, but Xia Yuanji did not.

If he is nostalgic enough, he should live and die with the princelings at this time, why should he be a rebel.

Therefore, Xia Yuanji has now become the most special number one person among the six ministers, but he has a high position, authority and strong qualifications. After doing such a puzzling behavior, he can still stand upright in the household department.

However, how long can this situation last?
It is difficult for a lonely minister.

Zhu Gaoxuan's words undoubtedly hinted at this point.

Xia Yuanji's face turned cold when he heard the words: "Old Xia, I am stubborn. I don't say anything when I bump into it. I walk at night and bump into the knife edge. At worst, I have a scar the size of a bowl on my head. I don't care if I die. I live forever and don't ask for it." Do you want to do whatever you want?"

What he said didn't give face at all, and it was too wild.

But this has always been Xia Yuanji's style of doing things. He is used to being alone, with a strong personality, and anyone dares to hate him.

So what about you, King Qi, I dare to fight against you, the emperor!Who is afraid of whom, there is a kind of offline order to kill me!
You have the guts to kill me, put the knife on my neck, do you see me blinking my eyelids!

Besides, Xia Yuanji wasn't so easy to be single-killed offline. Despite his age, this old Shangshu was still physically strong, and his boxing skills were powerful.

Yongle once had a strong court, and there were often fights among officials in the early court. Xia Yuanji's temper did not offend people, but with his ancestral "Xia Ji's eight strikes" boxing method, he once set a record of one strike and three blows with his advanced age. The record of being able to fight back is admirable.

"Old Shangshu Xia is worrying too much. This king once worked with the old Shangshu when he supervised the country in the Wenhua Palace. Although the time is not many months, he also understands Master Xia's temper."

Zhu Gaoxuan smiled and said, "If you want to overwhelm Lao Shangshu Xia with power, it is impossible. This king admires Lao Shangshu for his integrity."

"Since the lord knows the dog-temper of an old man like me, why bother to talk?" Xia Yuanji said lightly, "There is only death, so why worry about it? Xia was already a person who died once when the dynasty changed. It doesn't matter once and for all, life is ups and downs, Xia Mou has been going straight and straight in this life, and he has lived a chic life without any regrets!"

After finishing speaking, Xia Yuanji turned around and left. The body under the official robe was weakened by years of fatigue, and the corners of the clothes were swaying.

In the final analysis, Xia Yuanji and Zhu Gaoxuan are actually the same kind of people. They seem to be docile, but in fact they are rebellious. They refuse to obey, and they will do whatever they want. I will play with you with my life, you kill me!
Zhu Gaoxuan said slowly: "Lord Xia, I admire you for your courage, but if you die, what will the Ministry of Hu do? You probably haven't had time to train the successor of the Ministry of Hu No one, can you really leave with confidence?"

Xia Yuanji's figure paused for a moment, and said disdainfully: "The household department is the household department of your Zhu family, and Daming is also the Ming of your Zhu family. What has it to do with me, Xia Yuanji?"

Zhu Gaoyi pursed his lips and smiled, and said: "Since Master Xia intends to do so, I won't say much. It's just that I heard that Hu Guang, a cabinet scholar, has great talent. I wonder if he can become the head of the new generation of household department after Master Xia?"

Xia Yuanji was stunned for a moment, and blurted out: "How can Hu Guang be in charge of the Ministry of Accounting! Although this person is talented, he is not in the Ministry of Accounting. He is tactful. If this person is the Minister of the Ministry of Accounting, he will definitely let..."

Speaking of this, Xia Yuanji's voice came suddenly.

Mother Xipi, hooked up!
"It seems that Old Shangshu Xia is still very concerned about the Ministry of Household Affairs." The corners of Zhu Gaoyi's mouth rose slightly.

Xia Yuanji's face turned dark: "King Qi, you really know it!"

King Qi was too treacherous, his seemingly casual sentence contained evil intentions inside, which directly provoked Xia Yuanji.

The seemingly arrogant and unruly Xia Lao Shangshu, in fact, always hides a weakness in his heart - the world!
For Xia Yuanji, the household department is more important than his life. He doesn't care who is the emperor, but he cares about the well-being of the country.Now that the household department is inactive, if Xia Yuanji falls, who will lead the household department?The Household Department is Daming's money bag, and the Minister is the leader of the Household Department. If the leader's morale is not right, the Household Department's morale will be bad, and the court will be disrupted.

He no longer cared about the position of the second grade minister, but Xia Yuanji knew that he could not fail now, at least he had to find a suitable successor before he could leave with peace of mind.

"Xia Shangshu, I don't know how to invite Qin Huaihe tonight?" Zhu Gaoxuan asked with a smile.

Xia Yuanji was a little helpless, and replied weakly: "You have won, and I will go to perfunctory tonight, but I have agreed in advance that I will go to the banquet, which does not mean that I will be loyal to you."

Zhu Gaoxuan chuckled lightly, cupped his hands and said, "Tonight, my king is waiting for Old Shangshu Xia at the Fudong Building on the Qinhuai River. Old Shangshu is strong enough to beat five tigers and Huang Zhong, and he will kill the dancing girl in his crotch."

Xia Yuanji's face turned dark: "Go, go, I'm so old, don't make fun of me."

But when he thought of the charming dancers on the Qinhuai River, Old Shangshu Xia felt a little bit guilty: "This King Qi is really fucking rich, and the dancers on the Qinhuai River are famously expensive, and the last one is ten times worse." Two more silver, I passed by several times but couldn't get out the silver to order one, ahem..."

Xia Yuanji, oh Xia Yuanji, the leader of the household department, managing the world's money, has been doing his job for thirteen years, and he has passed hundreds of millions of silver in his hands, but he has not left even a dozen taels of silver.

So old Xia, how can he not be admired?
……

If you ask where is the most beautiful place in Jinling City, it is of course the Qinhuai River at night.

The smoke cage is cold water and moon cage sand, and Qinhuai is near the restaurant at night.

The fluorescent lights sprinkled on the river surface from the gaps in the willow branches, just like a layer of gold powder condensed on the surface of the Qinhuai River, like a dream.The spring breeze wrinkled the peaceful river surface, causing layers of ripples.Occasionally passing waterbirds spread their wings leisurely, skimmed the water surface lightly, and flew towards the distance.

The cruise ships on the Qinhuai River are different from the leisurely duck boats on Xuanwu Lake. The painted boats carved with exquisite patterns slowly sail across the river surface, drawing ripples, which seem to be coated with color under the moonlight.Walking to the dark place, the ripples disappeared, only the sound of oars, the melody of waves lapping on the shore, and the melodious sound of diva songs.

The largest painting boat on the river, with three-story flying eaves, carved beams and painted buildings, is like a fairy palace in the sky.

Who dared to make such a big show at the emperor's feet, and invited so many important people to the banquet, the master behind him didn't know how powerful he must be.

Wearing a thin long gown, Xia Yuanji walked through the crowd, and the people around all bowed their hands and called "Xia Laoshangshu", but Xia Yuanji just nodded slightly and didn't say much.

The long-awaited Qinhuai night banquet, Xia Yuanji suddenly felt disappointed at this time, even the charming dancer felt that it was an eyesore.

The dignitaries in the capital are so extravagant here, it can be seen that the people of Li have been suffering for a long time, what they eat is the fat and ointment of the people, and what they drink is the blood of the people!

Drunk, Xia Yuanji only felt the disgusting rotten smell in the air, and he was almost out of breath. He hurried to the deserted place by the fence of the painting boat, where the lights were dim, quiet and cold, so that the old Shangshu could barely breathe .

Old Shangshu leaned against the railing, the river water was the same color as the night moon, with rolling ripples.

"While the rich wine and meat smell, the road with frozen bone."

In the quiet corner of the painting boat, a young man's calm voice suddenly came. Xia Yuanji followed the sound and saw that it was King Qi in white clothes.

Today's Zhu Gaoxuan just tied up his long black hair with a cyan headband, and wore a white robe that was slightly rolled in the wind.

"These words are about your Prince Qi's mansion, right?"

Xia Yuanji sneered and said, "You King Qi is so majestic, you attract rich and powerful people as soon as you host a banquet, like a vulture smelling the stench of carrion and being attracted uncontrollably, Xia admires you."

Zhu Gaoxuan said lightly: "Without Zhu Gaoxuan, there would be a second King Qi. As long as there is carrion, there will be vultures. As long as there are banquets held by those in power, this extravagant scene will appear."

Xia Yuanji wanted to refute, but he couldn't say what he said.

Yes, King Qi is telling the truth.

Even if there is no Zhu Gaoyi, there will be other people in power. As long as there are people in power, there will be "vultures".

And the next person in power will hardly be as sober as King Qi.

Power is like a jug of fine wine that is irresistible to temptation. Take one sip, another sip, and the last sip.

Xia Yuanji is not a naive child, he is a powerful minister who turns his hands into clouds and rains his hands in the court, and he is also a rare sober person.

Even though he is used to seeing the darkness, Xia Yuanji still finds it hard to accept: "If all the officials of Ming Dynasty are like this, in the future Ming Dynasty..."

He didn't dare to continue, but someone did.

Zhu Gaoyi said indifferently: "The administration of officials in the Ming Dynasty has long been doomed. The future Ming Dynasty will perish due to party disputes. Am I right, Old Shangshu Xia?"

This is a very dangerous topic, but Zhu Gaoyi can say it so calmly, Xia Yuanji gasped and stopped talking.

"You see the darkness but dare not speak out, so what is the difference between you and those people in the darkness? According to the law of the Ming Dynasty, criminals are shielded and punished as the same crime!"

Zhu Gaoyi sneered and said, "If the government doesn't change, the Ming Dynasty will perish. The corrupt dignitaries you see on the boat are just a bunch of bugs bred by the incompetence of the officials. Now that the Ming Dynasty is in its prime, it can still be supported by national power, but the national power of the Ming Dynasty is always strong." On the day it subsides, what should we do? Only reform can prevent the foundation of Ming Dynasty from being eroded by moths!"

Xia Yuanji Ting's scalp was numb: "Since ancient times, how many reformers have died well?"

At this time, Xia Yuanji suddenly understood who the protagonist of the banquet tonight was.

All of this was prepared by King Qi for Xia Yuanji!
In the name of King Qi, Zhu Gaoxuan held a banquet on the Qinhuai River, and the people in power held a banquet, attracting countless dignitaries, some black and some white, to file in this boat. When Xia Yuanji went to the banquet, how could he accept it with his temper? At this time, King Qi took advantage of the situation and directly attacked Xia Yuanji's weakness in his heart with the rule of officials!

Even though Xia Yuanji has now figured out the layout of this, it is still useless. He has seen this scene of corruption and King Qi's slanderous remarks will be engraved in his heart forever. If this heart disease cannot be eliminated, Xia Yuan Ji will live in regret all his life!

And with Xia Yuanji alone, how can he shake the cake of civil and military interests in the whole dynasty? He needs an ally, a strong ally, and this ally has already extended his hand to him—Da Ming sword bearer, King Qi!

From the moment Xia Yuanji walked into Huafang, he had already lost to Zhu Gaoxuan. All he could do was to get into King Qi's trap and follow King Qi to eradicate his demons.

Good calculation, good calculation!
"Several people who reformed in ancient times died well. Shang Yang of Qin Dynasty was torn apart by a car, and An Shi, king of Song Dynasty, died in depression. I am afraid that Ming Dynasty will hardly be an exception."

Zhu Gaoyi suddenly smiled, his smile was sunny and warm, but what he said made people feel chilling, "So why should I go to reform, because I think my life is long? Even if I monopolize the power, if I touch the reform, I'm afraid it will be difficult to die well. Mr. Xia Shang Shu, can you die for me, if you don't want to, I won't force you."

Xia Yuanji was stunned: "Would you like to listen to what I'm talking about?"

he really...

I'm crying!
What nonsense are you talking about? Can I die for you?

Why don't you die?

Why don't you force me, that is to say, let me die voluntarily?

"Old Shangshu Xia, if he wants to change the law, what he needs is a victim who is powerful and has the tacit support of the superior. I am willing to be the tacitly supported superior and give advice behind the scenes. I just don't know, is Xia Lao Shangshu willing? To be this victim?" Zhu Gaoxuan asked.

Xia Yuanji smiled: "I am the Minister of the Household Department very well. With my many years of hard work, I can die well even if I am dismissed from office. If there is no accident, I will be famous in history in the future. Why should I sell my life?" for you?"

"Some people are alive, but he is dead; some people are dead, but he will always live in people's hearts."

Zhu Gaoyi said flatly, "There are often high-ranking people who acquiesce in support of change, and there are often powerful officials who are willing to sacrifice, but if the two appear together at the same time, it is not common. After you and me, I am afraid it will be very difficult for Daming to meet such a person. This is my chance. If Shangshu Xia is not willing, I will naturally not force it. You and I were born in the prosperous Ming Dynasty and saw the prosperity of the dynasty. Even if the government collapsed, it would be one or two hundred years later. This country must be able to continue.”

"You see, you even said it yourself, so why should I sacrifice it?" Xia Yuanji spread his hands.

"But……"

Zhu Gaoxuan said quietly, "Are you really willing?"

Xia Yuanji's pupils shrank slightly, as if his heart was pinched by a strong and powerful hand, making him unable to breathe.

Are you really willing?
Willing to miss such an opportunity, let myself spend the rest of my life in the torment of demons. When lying on the couch, when I close my eyes, I will see this trance scene in front of me. When I have only one breath left, I still feel regretful...

Are you really willing?

Natsuhara Yoshi!
"King Qi, you are a lunatic! A lunatic!"

Xia Yuanji gritted his teeth, "You are insane, and your methods are disgusting!"

"Yes, I am a lunatic, a lunatic who controls everything in the dark. But it is a lunatic like me who can make countless people follow me and be willing to be loyal to me, because they are all lunatics!"

Zhu Gaoyi laughed presumptuously, picked up a white porcelain wine bottle with half a jug of spirits left beside him, raised his head and poured it down his throat, the transparent wine slid down his throat and down his chest, soaking the clothes in front of his heart , vaguely revealing the muscular and well-defined muscles under the robe.

After drinking the spirits, Zhu Gaoxuan casually threw the wine bottle into the water of the Qinhuai River, his posture was wild, his breathing seemed to swallow the sun and the moon, and the stars and the Milky Way trembled.

"In my eyes, no one's life is more noble, because everyone's life is under my control and can be sacrificed as a sacrifice at any time, but they will not sacrifice in vain. After their death, their names will be It will be engraved on the stele of meritorious service of the Han people, and it will be remembered by the world forever!"

"This opportunity to sacrifice was given to them by King Qi."

"Old Shangshu Xia, what do you think?"

Xia Yuanji took a deep breath and closed his eyes tightly. The strong smell of alcohol in the air made his face turn red.

Suddenly, Xia Yuanji opened his eyes, and there was an undisguised rebellion in his eyes. The people in Prince Qi's residence were all rebellious madmen.

"Xia still said the same thing, there is only death, so why be afraid of it?"

"Why don't I give you this life?"

(End of this chapter)