The next morning.

The civil and military ministers or the famous scholars who originally wanted to escape from the capital were all captured last night, and today they all gathered in Chongde Hall.

Outside the palace, there was a dense crowd of people standing. These were the family members of the ministers in the palace.

At this moment, they were all waiting with fear.

Waiting for Zhao Changqing to show up.

They had been waiting here since the end of Shenshi. At first, the crowd was in a panic when they gathered together, and everyone was shouting in panic.

The ministers, because they were led by a group of poor people who were not afraid of death, clamored and clamored to see Zhao Changqing.

But in the end, Xiao Yuming and the others were fed up with the accusations made by ministers from poor families, so they pulled them out and killed them all.

This move is tantamount to the intention of knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger, so that the remaining ministers dare not make mistakes.

As for the voice of wanting to see Zhao Changqing, he was suppressed by Xiao Yuming's roar, "Who are you now? Are you worthy of meeting His Highness King Qi?"

Finally, the noise, chaotic crowds and voices gradually calmed down.

It is also a great irony.

Unexpectedly, in the end, those who still adhere to the moral bottom line of "a loyal minister does not serve two masters" are the children of poor families who are usually looked down upon by scholars who come from aristocratic families.

Perhaps, the Confucianism deeply rooted in the heart is the final dignity and bottom line for disciples from poor families.

At first, Zhuge Liang didn't want Xiao Yuming to kill them, but if he didn't kill them, it would only lead to a big mistake in the end.

For Zhao Changqing, Zhuge Liang can only be cruel once.

In fact, Zhuge Liang has been cruel many times in order for Zhao Changqing to achieve eternal supremacy.

Zhao Changqing slept until midnight. When he woke up, Zhuge Liang told him that all the civil and military ministers had gathered outside Chongde Hall.

After Zhao Changqing heard this, he did not appear to be in a hurry. He said to Zhuge Liang: "Let them all wait and tell the imperial kitchen to cook some food for me. You can sit down and eat with me. This breakfast is

If you don’t eat for a long time, your body will get into trouble.”

"This..." Zhuge Liang wanted to shirk, and wanted to ask him to rush to Chongde Hall as soon as possible. After all, if those ministers were allowed to stand for a long time, they would definitely feel unhappy.

There are various forces involved behind them. If they don't get it right, something will happen!

However, under Zhao Changqing's repeated orders, Zhuge Liang could no longer resist and sat down, preparing to have breakfast with him.

Zhao Changqing had very clear thoughts in mind. He wanted to carry out a "Jingnan Rebellion". I remember seeing an article about Emperor Yongle's capture of Nanjing. It said that after Zhu Li captured Nanjing, he asked the famous scholar Fang Xiaoru to write an edict on his accession to the throne.

But he didn't want to and was later killed.

Thousands of people were killed, most of them because of his involvement.

This incident was called a foolish move at the time.

He didn't read the second half of the article, and stopped reading when he got to this point.

The second half is written about how this matter was very helpful to the political situation at that time, and the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.

But Zhao Changqing refused to read on. He felt that since the article said that killing them was a foolish move, why not follow Emperor Yongle's example and kill them today?

Well... let's do it.

After Zhao Changqing thought about what to do, he had breakfast and went to Chongde Hall with Zhuge Liang.

He is still wearing a python robe, and he is sitting on the dragon chair majestically in front of the civil and military ministers.

When they saw Zhao Changqing coming, they all looked at each other.

Zhao Yun on the side yelled at them: "How dare you, why don't you kneel down when you see the prince?!"

The ministers were scared out of their wits by this roar, and they all made preparations to kneel down. Zhao Changqing couldn't help but frown after seeing this.

Why do they feel weird?

It seems like something is missing.

Yes! Lack of backbone!

When Zhu Di captured the palace, didn't he ask the ministers to kneel down? Later, those ministers would rather die than kneel down?

Why are these ministers in front of me so spineless?

That’s all, alas.

There's something wrong with this!

Why do I suddenly have a bad feeling that I haven't seen for a long time?

Zhao Changqing waved his hand to indicate that they did not need to kneel down. Then he looked at the ministers and found that two familiar people were missing, so he asked: "Where are Li Ziyuan and the people from Zhongqiu?"

The Ninth Prince stood aside. After hearing the sound, he bowed to Zhao Changqing and said, "Xiangong Li was dismissed by the late emperor and died after returning to his hometown. Zhong Qiu had already escaped before we breached the palace."

"One will die and the other will run away?" Zhao Changqing frowned even more. Damn it, who can I find to write an article or edict praising my merits?

Zhu Di was looking for a great scholar, but that great scholar would rather die than obey.

I also need to find a great scholar, and this great scholar would rather die than obey.

He said to the ministers: "Who among you has the highest prestige among scholars? Who has the most outstanding literary talent?"

Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked at each other.

In the end, Huang Cheng, the Minister of Rites, braved the pressure and took the initiative to stand up, "Old minister, he has a somewhat good reputation among scholars."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone immediately echoed in confusion:

"Huang Shangshu has a very high prestige among scholars, only lower than the late Xianggong Li."

"Yes, of all of you here, who is more prestigious than Huang Shangshu?"

"..."

Zhao Changqing nodded and said: "Well, since you said you have a clear name, I hope you can live up to your clear name."

He was very satisfied.

It’s good to have a clear name!

I’m afraid you don’t have a clear name!

Huang Cheng bowed deeply and did not dare to speak.

Zhao Changqing slowly approached Huang Cheng, came in front of him, and said calmly: "Master Huang, since I took up the important position, I have defeated the Jin army, destroyed Xiang Nantian, and defeated the Jin army. Isn't it a great achievement? It can be said that it is famous.

Will it move the world?

Without me, the people in this world would have been treated as slaves by other countries. So...I want you to write an article for me to promote my great merits. Are you willing?"

Huang Cheng took a breath. At first, his tone sounded a little unkind, but now he heard it, wasn't he just writing an article? What's the big deal?

According to my talent, I guarantee that your achievements will surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!

He bowed deeply and said: "Old ministers must do their best. May I ask, Your Majesty, do you need my elders to work together on your enthronement edict?"

After he said this, all the civil and military ministers of the dynasty cast envious glances.

Zhao Changqing was a little surprised.

What is this situation?

Don’t you have a clear name?

Where is your moral integrity?

Why don't you Confucian scholars think that your wealth and honor cannot be lustful, powerful or submissive?

Pooh!

"Huang Cheng, um... you seem to have misunderstood what I mean. I want to..."

Zhao Changqing wanted to say something else, but was rejected sternly by Huang Cheng, "Don't worry, my lord, with the pen of the old minister, all the civil servants and writers in the world will be attracted to you. After you ascend the throne, you will also be affected by

Loved by all people!"

My heart goes out to your mother!

What the hell is going on?

You have a clear name!

Why are you so unruly?

Why doesn't it develop according to the plot?

grass!

Zhao Changqing smacked his lips and was speechless for a moment.

After a while, he looked at the ministers and said slowly: "You people, are you willing to surrender to this king?"

Zhao Changqing thought to himself, these people would rather drag their families and run away than stay here last night. They must be unwilling to surrender to him!

However, the next second, he was confused again,

"We would like to look at His Majesty the King of Qi with his horse's head as a token of respect for the hard work of the dogs and horses!"

this…

At this moment, Zhao Changqing was not only confused, he also felt a little confused.

When was the last time you were confused?

Already forgotten.

Even Zhuge Liang, who was not far away, whispered to Xiao Yuming and others beside him:

"Do you see, this is the wise act of the prince. With just one sentence, he convinced the civil and military ministers of the dynasty. I am afraid that the emperor's mental skills are not as good as those of the late emperor!"
Chapter completed!