Chongzhen was very good at doing things and soon sent someone to Bi Maokang's hometown to invite him out of the mountain.

The eunuch from the capital rushed to She County, Anhui Province for 800 miles. After inquiring, he found out about an unknown village on the road to She County.

Tao Yuanming was the magistrate of Pengze County. He abandoned his post for more than 80 days and returned to the countryside. Because he did not like the powerful and returned to the countryside, Tao Yuanming left behind a poem about picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and leisurely seeing the southern mountain.

The eunuch was named Ge Hongchou. When he took two officials to find Bi Maokang's home, he was really shocked.

It is said that he would hire a prefect for ten years, and he would have 100,000 snowflakes. This dignified Lord Bi Maokang was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat. Later, he was promoted to the Censor of the Guangxi Road Supervisor, the Right Censor of the Shaanxi Prefecture, and the Shandong Prefecture Salt Censor. He was promoted to the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing and the third-rank official of the governor of the grain.

Unexpectedly, when he retired and returned home, his residence was so shabby.

In a hut, several hens were catching food at the door. A skinny and dry old man, wearing a straw hat, pulled weeds from the fields in front of the house.

The phoenix that fell off the gear was not as good as a chicken. No one took Bi Maokang seriously after losing his power. Fortunately, he didn't care, and fame and fortune were already passing by in his eyes.

But this time Ge Hongchou came with the order this time. He knew very well that the old man in front of him would soon enter the power class in Beijing and transform into a popular figure.

"Mr. Bi!" Ge Hongchou saluted respectfully and shouted.

It is hard to imagine that such a thin and dry old man was actually an important person summoned by Master Long Sui himself. Bi Maokang, who looked a little dull, slowly turned his head with dizzy eyes: "Who?"

Then, he saw clearly that he was from the government.

So, Bi Maokang was moving forward at a slow speed, similar to a snail. Ge Hongchou and the two officials behind him watched him walk away from the rice fields at a snail speed, and then changed into straw sandals.

Then he walked up to everyone at a slow, incredible slow speed. Bi Maokang finally saw the visitor clearly, and he carefully looked at Ge Hongchou. "The father-in-law from the palace? I don't know what happened to the emperor summoning the grass people."

Hong Chengchou was shocked. What a powerful old man. Before he could say anything, he already knew that it was the summoned by Master Longsheng. This made Ge Hongchou feel respectful to the old man with his tone more respectful: "Reply to Lord Bi, Master Longsheng has the order to summon Lord Bi to return to Beijing immediately to resume his post."

In fact, there is nothing difficult to guess. After being an official in the court for many years, Bi Maokang had long seen the character of Emperor Chongzhen. How could Emperor Chongzhen say this? In fact, there are still many shortcomings.

The flaws in character were ultimately one of the reasons for the destruction of the country. Although Chongzhen was a diligent emperor, he should not be employed. Chongzhen was very suspicious in the later period and he did not trust civil servants very much. In fact, it was understandable that he was really scared by civil servants.

But what should be heard is not listened, and what should not be heard is often believed to be true. Even when Li Zicheng entered Beijing, the rebels inside and outside the capital knew that the rebels were invading. Only Chongzhen was kept in the dark, and those dog officials bullied their superiors and concealed their subordinates. It was not until the troops finally came to the city that Chongzhen learned the truth.

Furthermore, the government is unclear and corruption becomes a trend. It is often difficult to keep it alone, and you will be excluded from all kinds of things. For example, the brothers Bi Maokang and Bi Maoliang have suffered runs because of their integrity in the official position.

Also, Chongzhen's personality was volatile. Sometimes this and sometimes that. The orders changed every day. This was a taboo for both being an official or a king.

For example, even if he treats his own son Zhu Cilang. Zhu Cilang clearly made great contributions to the court. He had made millions of taels of silver from Zhou Kui, and moved to Wei Zaode and several dog officials. In addition, he almost killed Huang Taiji in Liaodong.

Logically speaking, I should have been impressed by this crown prince. In addition, the completion of Xishan Glass Factory all indicate that Zhu Cilang is young, but his talent is very useful.

Chongzhen just didn't, just because his son did not return all night. He was shocked and ordered Zhu Cilang to leave the palace at will. However, it was understandable from the perspective of a father. After all, no father is worried about his son's safety. Besides, you are the prince, and you will inherit the important responsibilities of the country in the future.

If you have a few shortcomings, what should you do in the Ming Dynasty? Because of your understanding of Chongzhen and your disappointment in the officialdom, Bi Maokang decided to retire to the countryside and become a hermit with idle clouds and wild cranes.

"Oh, I don't know that this father-in-law respects his surname and name. I have been a worm all my life and have been away from the officialdom for a long time. I am really ignorant."

"Our family, Ge Hongchou, is here to invite Lord Bi to return to Beijing to take important positions under the imperial edict." Ge Hongchou replied respectfully.

Since the eunuch party was executed, these eunuchs have lost their power and lost their former prestige. If Wei Zhongxian was alive, these officials would not even be as good as a dog in the eyes of eunuchs.

"Reinstatement?" Bi Maokang waved his hand: "Forget it, let's ask this father-in-law to go back and tell Long Live. He said that the Cao people are old and de Mai can no longer travel far. In addition, the Cao people are ill, so they can't contribute to the court anymore."

Ge Hongchou was shocked. What shocked him was not Bi Maokang's rejection. Instead, someone had once looked for him on his way to Beijing.

Meng Fanchao, the guard of the Eastern Palace, found Ge Hong when he left Beijing and told the prince a few words. At that time, Meng Fanchao said that Bi Maokang would definitely refuse to accept the order. He would probably use various reasons to make excuses, saying that he was old and weak, or was seriously ill.

If he refuses to come, you just tell him...

So, Ge Hongchou, as Meng Fanchao's instructions, said to Bi Maokang: "Since Lord Bi is ill, it seems that he can't invite Lord Bi. However, before our family comes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also said a few words to our family to tell Lord Bi."

Bi Maokang was stunned: "Crown Prince? Caomin has no intersection with His Highness. I wonder what His Highness has to say to Caomin."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince said that Lord Bi seeks fame and reputation, but it is just that. Whatever you want to get rid of the army and return to the fields is clearly dissatisfied with the court. Since he is dissatisfied with the court, he dares not speak out for justice. He thinks he is out of the mud and is not stained, but in fact he has no courage. Those who are ministers should not be afraid of power and have the courage to give advice. Even if his head is cut off and blood can be shed, he should not lose his loyal advice! Lord Bi returns to the countryside to protect himself, so he can be regarded as a minister."
Chapter completed!