56 Confidant
The capital was disturbed for a day and a night, and finally the dust settled with the announcement from the court.
The former nine thousand-year-old Wei Zhongxian was killed, and his head was hung outside Zhengyang Gate. What accompanied him was his minions and relatives, which were lined up, which was very spectacular.
This was originally a great joy, worthy of celebration. But what followed was another big news, now that the emperor has passed away. Inside and outside the capital, people can only bury their joy in their hearts and dare not reveal it, but are immersed in a lot of sorrow.
From the descendants of Emperor Taizu, choosing a wise royal family to ascend the throne has become the top priority at present.
This time the method was quite strange. The court, together with the clan's mansion, summoned the vassal kings from all over the country to the capital with their descendants. After investigation, they chose the wise and capable people to ascend the throne.
The three ministers, Cui Chengxiu and other ministers of the ministry were a little confused about Luo Feiyu's idea. They actually had a suitable candidate, that is, King Fu Zhu Changxun.
Luo Feiyu's house in the capital has been destroyed by a fire.
In just a few days, he ascended to the sky and became the actual controller of the entire capital and the Ming Dynasty.
The place he lives now is very unusual.
The entire house is located outside Dong'anmen, in the southeast corner of the imperial city, and is very close to the various yamen outside the imperial city Chengtian Gate, as well as the Dong'anmen and Donghua Gate where they enter the palace.
This mansion originally belonged to Wei Liangqing. Among Wei Zhongxian's relatives, his nephew Wei Liangqing was vaguely the son of Wei Zhongxian, and he was most respected and loved by Wei Zhongxian.
When Wei Liangqing was killed, he was the Duke of Ningguo of the Ming Empire and was highly respected. However, his status was piled up by Wei Zhongxian's clans. Wei Liangqing himself did not have this talent and was not worthy of this high-ranking official and generous title.
But his mansion is extremely majestic and has extremely luxurious interior furnishings. It is even better than the Xinwang Mansion.
Luo Feiyu refused to accept this proposal after a group of people led by Cui Chengxiu. The entire mansion did not need to be changed, and he just moved in with his luggage. Even the servants and maids probably stayed there, otherwise, Luo Feiyu would live alone in such a big house, which would be too deserted.
Wei Liangqing did not study, but the study room in the back house was arranged very grandly, exuding a low-key luxury. All the red sandalwood bookshelfs, book case seats, and a set of thick-headed books were neatly placed on the bookshelf, just like a military formation to be referenced.
In the study, the lights and candles were bright. Luo Feiyu touched and looked there. He sighed with satisfaction, turned his head, and said to Cui Chengxiu who was standing there respectfully: "You did the furnishings of this study by yourself?"
Choi Chengxiu lowered her head slightly and replied: "Yes!"
"The style is very good!" Luo Feiyu praised, "I just don't know if Wei Liangqing can understand your good intentions."
"The commander praised him." Cui Chengxiu could only respond in this way.
Luo Feiyu smiled slightly, sat behind the red sandalwood book desk, reached out and pointed to the wooden chair, and said to Cui Chengxiu: "There are only two of us here, so there is no need to be restrained. After a while, you will find that I am actually easy to get along with."
Cui Chengxiu was shocked, looked up and saw the smile on Luo Feiyu's face, bowed slightly and replied, "Thank you, sir!"
Overnight, Cui Chengxiu became Luo Feiyu's confidant. His family's life is now in Luo Feiyu's hands. Cui Chengxiu was grateful for Luo Feiyu's gratitude for not killing, and on the other hand, of course, she was also afraid of the disaster of raiding the family and extermination of the clan.
He had no psychological burden for this change in identity, and naturally he defected to Luo Feiyu's disciple.
Luo Feiyu said: "What you want to discuss with me is the matter of supporting the new emperor. Of course, this matter is also very important, but among the few things I want to do, this matter is actually not the most important."
"My sir means..." Cui Chengxiu was shocked and looked up in shock.
He was wrong, thinking that Luo Feiyu still had the idea of taking over the Zhu family and replacing it.
Luo Feiyu laughed and said frankly: "You are thinking too much. I have no interest in the position of the Zhu family. On the contrary, I am trying hard to make the Ming Dynasty stronger again and allow the Ming Empire to continue!"
Cui Chengxiu stood up, bowed deeply, and said solemnly: "My grand ambition is to be admired!"
"Well, you say that, it's actually almost the same." Luo Feiyu replied, "Do you know, why didn't I kill you and those other people, but only Wei Zhongxian's relatives and eunuchs?"
Choi Chengxiu was stunned and didn't know how to answer.
Luo Feiyu signaled him to sit down and explained: "It goes without saying that Wei Zhongxian's relatives, the eunuchs in the palace are actually guys who have failed to do anything more than to make trouble. But you are different. If I kill you all, the court will be empty. It will be happy. People in the world will feel very happy. But what after the killing? What will happen?"
"The Donglin Party members will return to the court!" Cui Chengxiu felt a little enlightened and answered hesitantly.
Luo Feiyu nodded, "Yes! The Donglin Party members will definitely return to the court. Then what will these people treat me? It will definitely not be grateful, right! Instead, they will try every means to squeeze me out of the court."
"Sir!" Cui Chengxiu felt relieved.
Luo Feiyu continued, "Whether the eunuch party or the Donglin party, as long as it forms a party for personal gain, it will inevitably fight for power and profit and fight against each other. Although the Donglin party members have a good reputation in the world, when it comes to doing things, I would rather believe in you obedient people."
Choi Chengxiu stood up again and replied solemnly: "I understand!"
"This is the first thing I have to do," said Luo Feiyu. "In the future, we will change the way of playing in the court."
"Whether the Donglin Party or others are, as long as they are talents, they can use them boldly."
"But we must always grasp the mainstream of the court! This position cannot be lost!"
"You are very good at fighting verbal battles and lawsuits. Of course, we cannot imitate Wei Zhongxian's trick, weave crimes, and scatter the house. Instead, we must discuss the matter and convince people with reason!"
"Sir, this..." Choi Chengxiu asked in confusion again after hearing this.
In his heart, Luo Feiyu still thought too simple about the struggle in the court. But he could not remind Luo Feiyu like this.
Chapter completed!