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The Storm of the Late Ming Dynasty 5200 Volume 2 Chapter 666: This stone can stir up waves in the world (2)

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    Shi Kefa leaned on crutches and stood blankly in front of the imperial palace in Jinling. He looked at the red paint on the palace walls that were mottled and the various flags symbolizing the imperial power of the Ming Dynasty, all shivering in the cold wind.

    Just like his mood at the moment.

    The assassination five years ago did not kill him, but because the delay was too long, his brother Shi Kecheng's persistence almost killed him. In the end, the military doctor sent by Yu Guozhen had to amputate his limbs - in this  In the era, amputation was a high-risk thing, but fortunately, his life was saved in the end.

    But the result was that he resigned from the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

    Even if the court officials of the Ming Dynasty are not handsome men, at least they cannot be lame with missing legs.  This is not someone else¡¯s opinion, it is Shi Kefa¡¯s own opinion.  This made him still have no good impression of Yu Guozhen. Although Yu Guozhen could be said to have saved his life, it also destroyed his political career.

    Since then, Shi Kefa has lived in seclusion outside Jinling City, almost never leaving the gate. On weekdays, only some Donglin comrades with similar interests come and go.

    Even Qian Qianyi is now regarded as an alien by him and is no longer allowed to enter his home.

    Before coming to the palace today, he was prepared to die.

    Taking a deep breath, he walked forward on crutches, and then prostrated himself in front of the palace gate.

    "I, former Cabinet Bachelor and Minister of Industry, Shi Kefa, request your Majesty to issue an edict to summon the world's righteous teachers and diligent kings. We must not allow a few treacherous men to hand over the 270-year-old inheritance of our ancestors to an ignorant villain!"

    When he knelt in front of the door.  He had been seen by several guards for a long time. Shi Kefa's one-leg was very famous, so the guards knew that he was once a minister. Many former high-ranking officials came to the palace these days to pay their respects. The guards originally didn't take it seriously, but he  Kneeling and shouting, the guards had to step forward to pick him up.

    "Mr. Shi, don't make things difficult for us big soldiers. There are only a few days left, so don't imitate those group of imperial students and mess around."

    "Prince student?" Shi Kefa came here with the intention of dying. When he heard this word, his eyes suddenly lit up,

    Yes, there are also Tai students.  There is also Nandu Weekend, even under the current situation where all the officials in the DPRK have abandoned Ming Dynasty.  He can also exert influence over these people.

    "Besides, the palace has no time to care about this now. Our Emperor is busy playing with the ladies, while the gentlemen are reading newspapers. It is said that Yu Guozhen paid a private visit incognito and was almost beaten - Shi  Master, you should also go and have a look. You will definitely be happy after seeing it."

    Originally, Zhu Yousong would have some tricks to fight for power with his ministers.  But after Ruan Dacheng came back from signing the five-year unification agreement five years ago, he devoted all his attention to the maids in the harem.  And Xia Yunyi brought back the news that Emperor Chongzhen was still alive.  This made the officials even more stunned.

    They had a tacit understanding and deliberately did not mention this matter. However, the ministers had been actively thinking about how to confront Yu Guozhen and let the Ming Dynasty continue as much as possible. But from then on, everyone watched helplessly as the so-called Huaxia Army  The Strategic Committee came step by step, with a new treaty today and a new payment tomorrow. Everyone was thinking about how to cooperate with the requirements of the Chinese Military Strategy Committee as much as possible, how to leave a good impression in front of Yu Guozhen, and how to be ""  After reunification, we can gain a good position.

    A group of traitors!

    Shi Kefa thought so in his heart, but still struggled to get up: Since there is still a way, then there is no need to die for the time being.

    Even if everyone in the world gives up, I, Shi Daolin, will not give up!

    With such a tragic and lonely mind, Shi Kefa felt that he would definitely leave a long-lasting reputation in the history of society, just like his teacher Zuo Guangdou.

    He came here early in the morning, and he really didn¡¯t read the newspaper. He didn¡¯t know what was new in the newspaper today.  After leaving the Hongwu Gate of the Imperial City and getting on the tricycle he came from, he said to the driver: "Go to the nearestteahouse."

    After Yu Guozhen initiated the New Life Movement, he called on the world that men would no longer ride in sedans except when the groom picks up his bride using a sedan to express festive respect.  Originally, Jinling ignored his behavior. If he didn't ride in a sedan chair, how could he show the dignity of a superior person?  But after the Five-Year Unification Plan was signed, starting from Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng, they stopped riding in sedans, saying that they were responding to the call of the Chinese commander-in-chief Yu Guozhen - so everyone took cars instead.

    The tricycles produced by Xinxiang Geely and Qirui have actually been drooled over by the bureaucrats of the Nanming court for a long time. This kind of tricycle is naturally specially made and is much more luxurious and noble than those soliciting customers on the street.  Lifting a sedan chair is even more expensive.  Previously, these bureaucrats were always afraid of being criticized for buying new cars as "collecting people's wealth to benefit the enemy", and they were also afraid of being scolded for being "extremely extravagant and lustful". Now that they have this reason and excuse,They changed cars one after another.

    Even Shi Kefa is unavoidable. After all, a tricycle is more stable and comfortable than a sedan. The disadvantage is that it is a bit troublesome to cross the steps of the stone bridge. But it is better now. The steps of the big and small stone bridges in Jinling City are all made of cement.  road.

    At this time, Shi Kefa had to admit that Yu Guozhen was changing the lives of the entire Chinano, from the bureaucrats to the people in the Ming Dynasty.  If he could open the imperial examination, appoint Confucian scholars from Donglin as officials, emphasize the power of the prime minister, do not imitate Emperor Taizu, and treat Zhu Yousong with a little courtesy, Shi Kefa felt that he might not be unable to accept him as emperor.

    We arrived at a teahouse and moved in with a wooden crutch.  Because it was early in the morning, there were not many customers in the teahouse. In fact, the merchants in Jinling City originally opened late in the morning. However, the Chinese Military Strategy Commission unified the work and rest hours, requiring not only the Chinese Military Strategy Commission, but also the Jinling Small Court.  The working hours were also arranged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour break in between, so various stores also changed their hours.

    Thinking of this work and rest time, Shi Kefa felt a little uncomfortable: Yu Guozhen not only controlled the work and rest time of the Jinling court, but also the work and rest time of the people. He explicitly ordered each workshop to arrange the work of the craftsmen hired, and the daily working hours  No more than ten hours.  In Shi Kefa's opinion, this is extremely unreasonable.  The boss needs the craftsmen to work hard, and the craftsmen also need to do more work to earn more money to support their families, so why do they force them to rest?

    ¡°Bring me the latest newspaper and let me see what news there is.¡± He ordered after sitting down.

    The tea doctor who came up to serve immediately brought newspapers. These teahouses are accustomed to doing business and ordered at least five or six newspapers. If business is good, they may even order more than ten copies of each newspaper.  The customers who come here have finished reading a newspaper and refilled their water at least three or five times, so naturally they can¡¯t help but give a tip when they check out.  Moreover, you can also rent newspapers to read newspapers, one copper dollar at a time. Although it is not much, it is still an income.

    Shi Kefa habitually looked at the newspaper headlines.

    ¡°The rise and fall of ancient Chinese dynasties¡ªwhat does it mean if imperial power does not extend to counties?¡±

    This huge title made Shi Kefa¡¯s heart tremble.

    Then there is something that Yu Guozhen, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Military Strategy Commission, discovered during his "research" somewhere in Shandong recently and saw this.  Shi Kefa didn't want to read the content behind it, but slapped the table hard.  Dr. Tea was shocked.

    "This dog thief actually paid a private visit incognito. What a pity, what a pity, no one recognizes him, otherwise he would take advantage of his lack of defense and only need one bullet to rid the world of this evil beast!"

    Shi Kefa muttered, but he understood.  He was just fantasizing.

    Shandong is a place where Yu Guozhen has been operating for more than ten years. Overall, social security is still good.  Even if an ordinary person walks here, he will rarely encounter thieves.  Even petty thefts are much less common.  Just like Mr. Qi, who is so arbitrary and powerful, he is also somewhat cautious in his actions. Otherwise, given the old grudge between him and Li Qingshan and Li Mingshan, Mr. Li would have beaten him to death with a stick long ago. How could he just hold people hostage!

    Not to mention that there are guards around Yu Guozhen, who can call in militiamen at any time - even if Mu Kui was bribed by Mr. Qi, he still did not dare to discount the orders given to him by Yu Guozhen.

    ?Those who think that Yu Guozhen will be bullied by shrimps and crabs if he wears a white dragon fish suit, they underestimate Yu Guozhen.

    Shi Kefa complained for a few words, then looked down again, and saw that what he was talking about was that the evil gentry in a certain place bullied the left and right, bribed officials, arbitrarily imposed local songs, and dominated one area.  Shi Kefa had heard of this kind of thing all the time. People like Dong Lin often boasted about their ability to destroy local powerful people, and Hai Rui and Haigang Peak had made everyone in the local powerful people feel in danger.

    Shi Kefa is definitely not stupid. He has made great progress after suffering so many setbacks over the years, so when he saw this, he took a breath of air.

    Yu Guozhenis going to declare war on the local powerful!

    Declaring war on the scholars and the local powerful, what a heroic thing Yu Guozhen is doing. Is Yu Guozhen really so arrogant that he thinks he can fight against this tradition that has lasted for eighteen hundred years?

    Shi Kefa sneered, he felt that this was another opportunity.

    No wonder all the princes in the court are reading the newspapers. What they are reading is not the story of Yu Guozhen almost being beaten, but what kind of trouble will happen if Yu Guozhen declares war on the powerful local gentry

    More importantly, this time is the key to completing the five-year reunification plan. Will Yu Guozhen throw out such a thing at this time, will it affect the reunification?

    ¡°If this really causes anger in all directions under Yu Guozhen¡¯s rule, that would be fine, as that would restrain Yu Guozhen¡¯s energy and force his unification plan to be postponed.  And in this way, the world can see the weak side of Yu Guozhen. Perhaps the next step isBut the people revolted, and Yu Guozhen's subordinates rebelled in groups. Then Yu Guozhen was at the end of his rope and had to flee overseas, never daring to return to the Central Plains again

    "Shi Daolin, what makes you so happy that you're even drooling with laughter!"

    Just when Shi Kefa was having a sweet dream, a person's voice rang out, which shocked him out of his wits. He looked at the person, it was Xia Yunyi.

    Only then did Shi Kefa realize that he was daydreaming.

    "Brother Xia went to Tamluo, why did he come back to Jinling at this time?" Shi Kefa said in a strange way: "Brother Xia is a loyal minister of the emperor. It's just the New Year. The emperor should still be busy. You are not afraid to come back at this time.  Is there no one available to the Emperor?"

    "The Emperor has no one he can use for a long time. When he was besieged in the Forbidden City, Shi Daolin, you had a lot of troops, a hundred thousand Jianghuai rebels, but they didn't advance northward for two months. Tsk tsk, where can the Emperor have anyone he can use?"

    Hearing that Shi Kefa's tone was wrong, Xia Yunyi couldn't help but sarcastically said that he originally felt that Donglin was unrealistic in his work. In the past few years, he often visited Chongzhen and listened to Chongzhen's complaints. He knew some things about that year and knew that whether it was  Donglin and the eunuchs all tried their best to set up Chongzhen so that they could bully the superiors and hide the secrets from the subordinates to form a clique for their own gain.  This made him even less fond of Donglin, and he became rude to Donglin general Shi Kefa.

    "Xia Yizhong, what do you mean by this?"

    "Don't you understand? If it weren't for you, how could the Emperor be where he is today? Don't be too happy too early. The Emperor will come back sooner or later. Yu Jimin said it in front of me. Yu Jimin never failed to keep his word.  , unlike you" Xia Yunyi glanced at the newspaper in Shi Kefa's hand: "Ha, I see, you think this matter will cause trouble for Yu Jimin, right?"

    "Don't be too happy too soon. Anyone with a discerning eye can see what Thief Yu is trying to do when he causes this kind of trouble. His stone will hit a thousand waves. The waves will then be too big and knock over your boat."  Boat, let¡¯s see if you can still laugh!¡± (To be continued)

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