Chapter 791
Jin Qianqian stopped what she was doing and looked at Gu Wenheng, "Didn't you want to be transferred to Shangjing before? Now that I've given you the chance, you're rejecting it?
In fact, we can't escape at all. Although we have been serving as officials outside for so many years, we are still closely connected with Beijing.
It’s good to go back. Luo Luo is going to participate in this Enke, and it’s just right that our whole family will accompany him.”
"Alas, the emperor has had health problems since the past two years, and the princes under him have been fighting over whether to appoint a crown prince.
These people have tried to win me over many times, both overtly and covertly, but I always played dumb and fooled them.
Brother Zhou has become quiet in recent years and has been avoiding us. We know that he is avoiding the emperor's taboo.
Tell me, at this moment, what good can we get from going back?
Sometimes I really wish I were a few years older so I could submit a retirement letter..."
Jin Qianqian laughed, "What nonsense are you talking about? You know it's impossible, but you still say it out loud, causing yourself trouble.
Don't just stand here. Have someone pack up the pile of books in your study. I've asked the escort team to wait. They'll send them back as soon as they're packed up.
But do you have any idea what mission you will take this time?"
Gu Wenheng, "The old masters before have almost all retired, and the new ones who have taken over are all people who have been slowly promoted by the emperor over the years. I really can't figure it out.
But after all, the emperor has issued an edict to call me back, and there will always be a place for me to be assigned. It would be a blessing if I could be sent out again."
Although the couple complained, they did not slow down in packing their bags. After all, they just talked and the people below ran around.
In a blink of an eye, they had moved to Shangjing.
Hua Shunming recruited people into the palace as soon as possible.
Looking at the thin and sickly emperor, Gu Wenheng lowered his head even more.
"My dear Gu, we haven't seen each other for many years. You haven't changed much, but you look much stronger."
Gu Wenheng reached out and touched his round belly quietly. He didn't expect that the emperor would still consider his face and speak politely.
He is not strong, he is fat.
"I usually have a good appetite," Gu Wenheng said with a dry laugh.
"You must be wondering why you were summoned to Beijing this time?" Hua Shunming put his hand on the desk.
Gu Wenheng: "I don't know."
"You have been the governor of Southern Province for many years. Under your governance, Southern Province is now a major tax-paying province. I was right about you."
Hua Shunming admired Gu Wenheng from the bottom of his heart and gave him the most rights and freedoms.
“It is only thanks to Your Majesty’s trust that I can carry out some drastic reforms.
Without the wisdom of Your Majesty, I would not be able to achieve this.
The people are blessed to have a wise ruler like Your Majesty."
Gu Wenheng said this sincerely. Over the years, Hua Shunming could be said to have had special trust in him. This also saved him a lot of trouble, allowing him to do some good things for the people.
"I didn't expect that after not seeing you for a few years, you have learned from them to say nice things to please me." Hua Shunming was still pleased and had a smile on his face.
"Will you blame me for always sending you away all these years, and always sending you to the most difficult place?"
Gu Wenheng: "..." So you know it in your heart, but you still do what you want every time without giving me a break.
But he said sincerely, "I am grateful to Your Majesty. It is Your Majesty's trust in me that allows me to realize my ambitions.
All I have ever wanted in my life is to do what I can for Your Majesty and for the people of this world."
Hua Shunming felt relieved after hearing this, and he also knew that Gu Wenheng had indeed done this over the years.
Others were all trying to gain benefits from officialdom, but only Gu Wenheng could make him free of these suspicions.
Not to mention anything else, his wife's business has now expanded all over the country. She has businesses throughout the Rong Dynasty and she has no shortage of money.
Moreover, according to the reports from the spies he sent out, Madam Gu has now expanded her business to neighboring countries and has accumulated a large amount of wealth without realizing it.
Gu Wenheng and his wife are not stingy either. Whenever the country is in trouble or there is a disaster in the local area, they will donate generously.
If the officials under him could also have such awareness, why wouldn't he become a famous emperor throughout the ages?
It’s a pity that these people only have that little piece of land in their eyes. In the past few years, they have even been fighting for the position under him.
Thinking of these unpleasant people, Hua Shunming's eyes became more sinister.
Glancing at the moody emperor in front of him, Gu Wenheng felt even more miserable in his heart, hoping that the emperor would suddenly recall him to the capital and throw another difficult problem at him.
This time, he would definitely not hesitate for a moment and would immediately take up the post with his family.
If he shows any emotion at all, it's just because he is immature.
It took Hua Shunming a long time to come back from his emotions. He looked at Gu Wenheng who was still standing beside him with his head down.
"My dear Lord Gu, I think you are also wondering why I summoned you back to the capital this time?"
Gu Wenheng, "I hope His Majesty will make it clear."
Hua Shunming, "I am old now, and my health is not as good as before.
I think you have received goodwill from my princes over the years, so you must know that it is time to appoint a crown prince."
Gu Wenheng wanted to cover his ears with his hands at this moment. He had just arrived in the capital, and the emperor was telling him such important things. Wasn't this emperor a little too bold?
Hua Shun smiled and said, "You don't have to be afraid. Although we have rarely met each other over the years, we have some understanding of each other.
I know that you are wholeheartedly serving the people and do not want to get involved in the struggle for power.
It’s just that I have too few people around me who can help me. For the sake of this Rong Dynasty, I have to make plans early.
I know that you have great ambitions and will certainly be able to assist the new ruler for the sake of the people of this world."
When Gu Wenheng heard this, he felt a bad premonition in his heart.
Just as he was thinking about how to get rid of this hard job, Hua Shunming continued, "I have already made plans for the Crown Prince, I just want to take this opportunity to see if my good sons have won over some people.
I wanted to watch them frolic for a while, but my health is getting worse and worse, and I can’t wait any longer.”
Gu Wenheng, "Your Majesty is in good health..."
"I have heard enough of these words," Hua Shunming raised his hand with difficulty to stop him, "I hope you can assist the new emperor until he can take over the court."
Gu Wenheng said in fear and trepidation, "Your Majesty, I am afraid I am not up to the task. You know that I am good at local government affairs. I know nothing about the affairs of the court."
Hua Shunming looked at him with a chuckle, "My dear minister, do you think I would just grab anyone and entrust him with an important task?
After all these years, I know you well. You always like to keep some things to yourself. Although you are far away from the court, I believe you are well aware of the affairs of the court."
(End of this chapter)
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