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Volume One: Invasion of the Capital, Chapter 925: Two Friends

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    In February, the streets of Beijing have regained some vitality.  However, a huge city that used to have a population of more than one million now only has more than 500,000 people left, so it looks empty no matter how you look at it.  ¡°However, the Chinese nation¡¯s ability to overcome disasters is indeed very strong.  In just over half a year, the city of Beijing has turned into a large construction site. Construction materials such as nearby wood, bricks and stones have been continuously transported to the city, and the people in Beijing have also begun post-disaster reconstruction.  Due to the large amount of labor required in the city, the unemployed people have also found work, and all walks of life in the capital are gradually recovering.  Today, Wu Shigong also had half a day to spare. He was dressed in plain clothes and escorted by a group of plainclothes guards as he sent his friend Sun Chengxiu back home.  "Brother Yao! When I was in the Imperial College, I had to take care of you a lot, but in so many years, we have been separated in two places. It is not easy for us brothers to meet, but you have to return home again. Time flies!" Wu Shigong sighed.  Sun Chengxiu looked at the busy newly built houses on both sides of the road, and also had mixed feelings: "Brother, I have only learned one sentence in my life - Bai Wuyi is a scholar! Brother Wei was familiar with the sages when he was young, and he always felt that he had the knowledge of the world and the world.  Talent. But I never thought that my life would be wasted. But during the great disaster of Wang Gongchang, all the houses of the people were built by the emperor. At that time, my brother realized that the emperor's place was different from ordinary people.  Today, after the great changes in the capital, it is the emperor who is presiding over the reconstruction. According to Brother Wei, the Emperor will definitely be the king of Yao and Shun. Brother Wei is actually very happy. " "In this case, why doesn't Brother Yao stay?  By my side, can you help the people of the world? "Wu Shigong asked again.  "No!" Sun Chengxiu smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I have passed the age of knowing my destiny. For the rest of my life, I just want to work, study and have fun at home. Watch my roots grow up. To tell the truth, I have been in chaos for so many years.  I am still frightened and do not want to stay in the officialdom any longer. "In fact, Sun Chengxiu knew in his heart that although Wu Shigong was his childhood friend, he had been avoiding Wu Shigong when he was in despair, and never even sent a letter of comfort and concern.  Even after the Runing Army's power expanded to Lu'an.  Sun Chengxiu did not fully support him and kept dragging his feet.  So to this day, although Wu Shigong is still nostalgic for the past.  But once Sun Chengxiu stayed in the court, the official position assigned to him would certainly not be too high, and he would inevitably be ridiculed by others behind his back, which would make it difficult for Wu Shigong to be a good person.  therefore.  Sun Chengxiu decided to give up his official position.  At least he can maintain his friendship with Wu Shigong.  In fact, Wu Shigong also knew what Sun Chengxiu was thinking. He frowned and thought for a moment, then tried again: "Even if brother Yao doesn't want to be an official, he can still settle in the capital. Gen is about the same age as my Lin'er."  "Although it is awkward to arrange for Sun Chengxiu, Wu Shigong also wants to take care of Sun Chengxiu's only son, which can be regarded as a friendship between the two.  Sun Chengxiu¡¯s face froze.  Then he smiled bitterly and declined: "I miss my son. I don't want him to leave me. And my brother has been away from home for a long time and wants to return to his roots. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Then, Sun Chengxiu hesitated again and added  He turned around and whispered: "Chang Jing! As a brother, we only talk about brotherhood here, regardless of the friendship between monarch and minister. Chang Jing! You should think twice, your surname is Wu! The prince's surname is Xue! I'm afraid it will cause disputes between the court and the central government!"  ¡± Sun Chengxiu¡¯s meaning is very clear. Although Wu Shigong had good intentions and asked Sun Chengxiu¡¯s only son to be the companion of the crown prince Xue Chenglin, due to the inheritance of the surname, the status of the crown prince Xue Chenglin is actually not very stable.  If Wu Shigong's successor changes in the future, the only son of Sun Chengxiu, who is the prince's companion, will definitely not end well.  Therefore, Sun Chengxiu did not dare to gamble and reminded Wu Shigong to pay attention.  After hearing this, Wu Shigong also stopped in his tracks.  In fact, around this issue, there is already a surging trend between North Korea and China.  The two main backstage members are Wu Shigong's father Wu Weizhong and father-in-law Xue Lian.  Wu Shigong himself was scratching his head about this.  I just hope that by relying on my own prestige, I can suppress the matter temporarily so as to delay the resolution.  "Then you will often come to see me and talk to me. I didn't have many friends when I was young, so I was lonely in the palace! When the time comes, bring Gener here with you." Wu Shigong said.  Since Sun Chengxiu had concerns, Wu Shigong retreated and settled for the next best thing.  As long as Sun Chengxiu and his only son keep visiting Wu Shigong from now on, let outsiders know the good relationship between them.  So no matter who inherits Wu Shigong's throne, the father and son who are Wu Shigong's old friends will always take care of them, and at least they can keep their wealth for a lifetime.  "This kindness I accept it because of my brother's heart." Sun Chengxiu solemnly saluted Wu Shigong.  He only felt guilty for Wu Shigong's care. ?¡­ ?&nbspWu Shigong also felt a lot of emotion after sending away the only friend who had ever had a pure friendship in this life.  One person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven, and Wu Shigong is willing to take care of the people he knows.  But after leaving the Imperial College, Sun Chengxiu and Wu Shigong became farther and farther apart. Now, the distance between them has become out of reach.  On the contrary, there are some people who have a small friendship, such as Eunuch Qin, Li Zuopeng, Zhang Chunyu of Tongzhou and others. After Wu Shigong ascended the throne, they have been working around Wu Shigong.  Therefore, Wu Shigong either gave himself or his family a well-off official, which was considered worthy of the friendship he had had.  As soon as he returned to the palace, a guard came to report: "Your Majesty! There are two grandsons and grandsons outside the palace gate who came to pay their respects. They said they were the emperor's old acquaintances in Guide. Li Shuban had already visited and said it was Yuan Ning.  They are waiting at the palace gate." "Oh?" A smile suddenly appeared on Wu Shigong's face.  Come up, I will have dinner with Mr. Gong today." Wu Shigong was also very happy when he heard that Gong Haoran, the former Ningling County magistrate, came.  After more than ten years of separation, Gong Haoran should be over seventy.  It is not easy to survive this natural disaster, let alone go to the capital to visit yourself at such an advanced age.  So when Gong Haoran entered the hall, Wu Shigong personally greeted him at the door of the hall.  He also ignored that Gong Haoran's grandparents did not salute him, and greeted him with a smile: "Mr. Gong! I am happy that you are in good health!" Unexpectedly, Gong Haoran slammed the crutch he was holding on the ground.  , cursed: "Wu Shigong! I didn't expect you to be that person with a human face and a beast's heart! You dared to steal the emperor's artifact. Today, I risk my own life to come to settle accounts with you." (To be continued)
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