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Capital, Zhou Mansion.

Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. It is rare for Zhou Wei to have a real holiday. He can spend time with his family, calm down, read a book for a while, and think about some things.

In the evening, after having dinner with his wife, children, and several concubines, Zhou Wei came to his inner study room, ordered the servant to make a cup of hot tea, leaned on a comfortable chair, slowly held the Yintang, and tidied it up. With his somewhat complicated and tired thoughts.

Different from the high spirits when he first entered the official position in the first year of Tianqi, at this time, after seven or eight years of hard work, Zhou Wei's body has long dissipated a lot of the pretentiousness of a talented man, replaced by the temperament that a mature man should have. of stability and maturity.

Although he is not yet thirty years old this year, he has become a veteran of two dynasties before he knows it. In a true sense, he has experienced four dynasties.

At this time, a new dynasty has begun again...

However, at this time, although the new emperor had already shown his appearance as a dragon and a phoenix, Zhou Wei clearly felt that the new emperor himself, including the atmosphere of the new dynasty, had a trace of strangeness that was difficult to detect.

At this time, although the Eunuch Party had become a thing of the past, the differences between the DPRK, China, and regions gradually began to become clearer.

Zhejiang people, Chu people, Jin people, Qin people...

They were fighting overtly and covertly among themselves, and they would never give up until the fight broke out over a simple matter.

But he, Zhou Wei, is not one of those bigwigs who is famous all over the world and whose disciples and alumni are all over the government and the public.

At this age, he is at his peak, his body is in the best condition, both physically and mentally, he is almost at his peak, and he is preparing to do big things.

But... the direction of the wind was like invisible ropes, and then weaved into a large airtight net, covering Zhou Wei tightly. Even if he wanted to move, it was difficult to move. It’s hard to move at all!

"Why……"

Thinking about it, Zhou Wei couldn't help but shake his head and sighed deeply.

At noon today, when Zhou Wei accompanied his wife to go shopping near the front door, he met his old friend Ye Qiming, the former Pavilion Elder and the legitimate son of the chief minister Ye Xianggao, on the street.

Although they only chatted for a few words, Zhou Wei realized that Ye Qiming was also full of deep worries about the situation in the DPRK at this time.

It's true that the new emperor moves vigorously and resolutely, but this, this move is too fast and too compact...

Zhou Wei still deeply admires Ye Qiming's personality, talent, learning, and character.

Although Ye Qiming did not become an official at this time, it seemed that it was difficult for Ye Qiming to even become an official, but Zhou Wei knew that his brother Ye had the talent to govern the world, and the court would give him As a governor, it was a disgrace to his talents.

It's a pity that things have changed and people have changed at this time. Zhou Wei, even if he wanted to help Ye Qiming, was unable to do anything.

"Is it possible that we really want to sink in these shackles? Just like the older generation, hang out for twenty or thirty years, join the cabinet, stay for a year or two, and then be kicked out again?"

Zhou Wei couldn't help but laugh and shook his head.

In the past, this might have been possible, but at this time~~~, the general environment of Ming Dynasty was far from being as peaceful and peaceful as it appeared.

Let’s not talk about the rebellion in the southwest and the drought in the northwest. The Liao salary issue alone almost crushed the entire Ming Dynasty’s economy.

I don’t know that firewood, rice, oil and salt are expensive when I’m not a householder.

After actually entering the Ministry of Household Affairs, understanding the true economic situation of the Ming Dynasty, and learning about the weakness of the national treasury, Zhou Wei realized that the prosperous times of those years seemed to have already drifted away from them.

How hateful!

Ridiculous!!

Those big guys are still here, fighting to the death over trivial matters, and they really want to fight to the death!

Zhou Wei suddenly thought of Li Yuanqing again, and for a moment, his brows furrowed tightly.

Although Zhou Wei hates Li Yuanqing very much, this vulgar warrior is arrogant and arrogant. He dares to violate the unspoken rules of the dynasty. He is just a humble warrior with mud legs. He still wants to discuss the matter? Doesn't he listen to the orders of their literati?

But Zhou Wei had to admit that Li Yuanqing was really capable!

Especially last night, in the palace, Huang Liji was knocked unconscious by a slap in the "rooster standing in the hole" incident. It was so satisfying!

What's even more rare is that when Li Yuanqing slapped Huang Liji, it was not at all a pretense or using a tiger's skin as a banner, but a down-to-earth and real achievement.

Even Zhou Wei had to admire that Li Yuanqing fought so beautifully in this battle of central and southern Liaoning!

It can be called a textbook model!

Wise, decisive, ruthless, direct, and sudden attack, all in one go.

Zhou Wei asked himself, although he was familiar with tens of thousands of books, many art of war, and battle examples, and he could almost recite them backwards and forwards, it was still difficult for him to do this.

But the more outstanding Li Yuanqing became, the more uneasy Zhou Wei felt.

The warrior raised his head, this... this is not a good phenomenon in any dynasty.

Didn't you see that at the end of the Li and Tang Dynasties, the Jieduzhi was in chaos, which directly led to the tragedy of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.

But then again, if it weren’t for Li Yuanqing, then~~ the entire war in Liao would be...

"Why."

Zhou Wei couldn't help but smile bitterly, rubbing his temples hard, forcing himself not to think about these things, because even though he knew the causes and consequences of these things, he didn't have much spare energy at this time.

I have no right to speak.

His ability and strength are still too humble.

Even though there is so much fame, it cannot be transformed into real power. Whatever you do depends on other people's faces. What's the use of this?

With random thoughts in his mind, Zhou Wei couldn't help but become more exhausted. He lay down on the chair, closed his eyes, and quietly felt the flickering candlelight beside him.

At this time, a servant outside the door suddenly came over and reported: "Master, the second young master is here."

"Um?"

Zhou Wei opened his eyes fiercely, why did the second brother come here at this time? If he wants to pay New Year's greetings, shouldn't he have to do it tomorrow morning?

A bad premonition suddenly arose in Zhou Wei's heart. Could it be that his brother had caused something? This New Year guy...

After a while, Zhou Wei hurriedly said: "Invite him in. Also, go to the back kitchen to stir-fry some good dishes and warm up a pot for a long time."

"Yes." The slave did not dare to neglect and left in a hurry.

Not long after, Zhou Huang was as anxious as the wind and arrived at Zhou Wei's outer study room, which was only separated from the inner study room by a wall.

Compared to a woman's boudoir, wardrobe, and study room, they are men's private spaces.

The outer study room is generally used for receiving guests, while the inner study room is a completely private space for men.

That is to say, Zhou Huang is Zhou Wei's biological brother. When they met, he was also outside in the study room.

"Brother, you came here in such a hurry, have you had dinner?" Zhou Wei looked at his brother with a smile.

Initially, Zhou Wei thought something big had happened, but when he looked at Zhou Huang's features, he saw that instead of showing any fear, this guy was indescribably excited. Zhou Wei already understood that what happened today was probably not the case.

Not a bad thing, but~~, a good thing.

Zhou Huang hurriedly laughed and said, "Brother, I haven't eaten yet. However, I'm not hungry at all. Brother, today, I met a man. A very strong man, a man I have never seen in my life."

Brother, do you know who this person is?"

"oh?"

Zhou Wei smiled faintly: "Who is it? Can you be so excited? Could it be that, when we first meet, he wants to give you some advice?"

Zhou Huang chuckled and said: "Brother, don't believe it. This noble man really wants to give me some advice. Today, he chatted with me for a whole afternoon. But this afternoon, I felt that this was better than reading.

The book that has been written for more than ten years is even more profound."

Zhou Wei couldn't help but laugh, and his mood suddenly relaxed a lot, "You are such a big man, but you are so reckless. Sit down, drink some water, and speak slowly. I have sent someone to prepare the food and drinks."

An elder brother is like a father.

The Chinese heritage of caring for children has been written into their genes.

At this time, in the capital, both brothers' father and mother were not here. He, Zhou Wei, was the upright head of the Zhou family, so he naturally loved and protected his younger brother.

"Hehe. Thank you, big brother. Big brother still loves me."

Zhou Huang smiled, hurriedly sat down under his eldest brother Zhou Wei, and carefully described today's events to Zhou Wei.

But~~, as Zhou Huang narrated, at first, Zhou Wei had a calm and calm smile on his face, but later, the cold sweat on Zhou Wei's forehead was like a spring that wouldn't stop.

Residents began to flow out.

It's a pity that Zhou Huang is still young after all, and still lacks a lot of ability in observing words and expressions. He was a little excited and gushed: "Brother, it's true. Li Yuanqing is really... Hey, I don't know, either."

How should I describe it? Anyway, while talking to him and accompanying him, I didn’t even dare to breathe. Especially Li Yuanqing’s views on many things, I have never heard of them! Brother, you know,

To the east of our Ming Dynasty, thousands of miles away, is there a land that is broader and more fertile than our Ming Dynasty?"

Seeing that his eldest brother Zhou Wei didn't respond for a long time, Zhou Huang realized that his eldest brother's forehead was already covered with cold sweat, and he hurriedly said: "Brother, are you okay? These people in the Huang family are indeed unkind!

They deserved it! Huang Yujue, this bastard, I will never let him go."

Zhou Wei had already calmed down a lot at this time, and an indescribable smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth.

to be honest.

Zhou Wei never dreamed that his younger brother Zhou Huang would have such a great opportunity today.

In particular, this guy's ability to turn danger into good fortune is something even he, the eldest brother, can't match!

But for a moment, Zhou Wei also came to his senses. A person like Li Yuanqing, whether in life or in work, would never act without aim.
To be continued...