Just as the First Military Disciplinary Supervisor said, within three days, gossip about His Majesty the Emperor beating people was circulating in all walks of life in the Holy City, and the rumors became more and more popular, and in the end, dozens of causes and endings were derived. But

No matter what, it is an ironclad fact that senior military officers were beaten.

The nobles were a little uneasy. They learned the truth of the incident through various channels, but the noble officers who returned from the palace kept silent about the matter. Most of the officers were driven into panic and simply ran to the military camp to hide without seeing each other.

The few officers who served in the military department could not escape, but whenever anyone asked them about this matter, they would frown and want to draw their swords in a duel.

The nobles referred to here are not all the nobles in the Sbia Empire, but the nobles who did not contribute much in the war against rebellion. They account for more than half of the total number of nobles. Some of the other nobles defected before the war started.

Some of the Keda family were attracted by the rebels and later surrendered to the Keda family. These people knew that their remuneration was not very fluctuating and there was nothing to fight for. Those who were originally under the hands of the three princes died in the war against the rebellion.

Natural strength and peace of mind.

Therefore, these nobles had no choice but to bite the bullet and elect representatives to go to several princes to understand the situation. What they were most worried about was His Majesty the Emperor's current attitude. If His Majesty Cohen was dissatisfied with some of the nobles this time, then the problem would be huge.

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"Is it so strange that the emperor beats his ministers? They are officers, not weak civil servants." The three princes all agreed, and the father and son gave the same answer: "Don't worry, all the officers have been beaten.

, not only a noble officer. Haven’t you heard that he even ate with the emperor after being beaten..."

"Yes, Your Highness." The nobleman who was inquiring about the news smiled and asked cautiously: "But... why does the emperor beat people?"

"Do you really want to know?" Prince Shifta's answer was the simplest: "Why don't you ask the emperor this question! I guarantee you will know the answer as soon as possible."

"Why does the emperor beat people?" Prince Leake's answer was this: "You should know that it is one of the emperor's basic rights to deal with his subordinates at will, just like nobles can deal with their slaves at will... Of course,

We cannot expect the emperor to explain his every action... Can you imagine your chef coming to you and asking you why you want to eat?"

The nobles did not get a clear answer and had to go home in despair, but they still gained something. At least they knew that the emperor had beaten all the officers. At the subsequent private party, the nobles decided to change the original method and decided to

Before the emperor ascends the throne, he should adopt a more moderate attitude on the matter of job promotion in order to leave a good impression in His Majesty's mind... At this juncture, don't mess with His Majesty Cohen anymore.

But there is a problem, because a moderate attitude and a tough attitude are relative. Even if they have a moderate attitude in a general sense, if someone has a more moderate attitude than them, then the nobles are still hard-liners...

Therefore, the nobles who decided to pretend to be moderates were in crisis.

How can we make His Majesty the Emperor understand that he is a moderate? The fastest and most convenient way is to find a force with a tougher attitude than our own. Although it is difficult to find, you have to find it! Otherwise, it will not be in your own interests.

There is no guarantee.

The nobles quickly unified their opinions, and many malicious eyes gradually focused on another group of nobles, those who surrendered in the final stage of the rebellion. Although they were all nobles, they couldn't care less about their own happiness.

More than that, in a word, we must try our best to make these people tougher.

If there are difficulties, you have to overcome them. If there are no difficulties, you have to overcome them if you create difficulties, right?

The Imperial Internal Affairs Supervisor and several princes knew very well about the changes of this kind of nobles. On the day when their "tough plan" was formulated, these princes held a meeting with His Majesty the Emperor.

"I have no objection." His Majesty Cohen said lazily: "You can do whatever you want..."

"Husband, this attitude is not good." Although a lot has changed, Feilin will never give in on government affairs: "This is related to many important things."

"I know." Cohen put away his lazy expression: "I also know that you are going to make some articles about this matter. Since you already have countermeasures, why bother dragging me into the water again?"

"You..." Feilin suddenly realized: "So you spread the news on purpose?"

"I never said that." Cohen laughed: "But I can't stop you from thinking that way."

"Okay." The Prime Minister intervened: "This matter is an opportunity. If we make good use of it, it will save us a lot of energy."

"Then I won't participate." Someone stood up and walked out swaggeringly: "I feel lazy in the summer, I'm going to take a nap..."

At this noon, the governors of various provinces who had come all the way to attend the emperor's coronation ceremony had arrived in the Holy Capital. Because they had the same stance, these governors met outside the Holy Capital and then came together. Of course, they were also afraid

His Majesty the Emperor had some bad thoughts towards them, so he kept a low profile along the way and didn't even bring many guards.

Prince Lecque Keda went out of the city to greet them and let them stay in the newly renovated Imperial Inn. This treatment was not low, but the surrendered governors were still a little uneasy and didn't know how His Majesty Cohen would arrange for them.

"The emperor is busy with military affairs these days and really can't spare time, so he has entrusted me to receive you. If you need anything, just come and tell me." Prince Lecque Keda said to everyone before leaving:

"In about three days, the emperor will meet with you and discuss the big plan with you. Don't worry, everyone, although the matter is complicated, the emperor will definitely be considerate of everyone."

Someone asked worriedly: "Your Highness, can we...can we go out?"

"Why not? Everyone, you have been appointed by the emperor earlier, and now you are the ministers of the empire. The entire territory of the empire is accessible. Why are you not allowed to go out?" Prince Li Ke laughed loudly: "To put it simply, you can

When visiting friends, you can also relax wherever you like. No one will spy on you. The Keda family does not do such dirty things..."

"Thank you, His Majesty the Prince." With the assurance from the Prince, the governors were relieved a lot: "His Royal Highness, please convey our gratitude to His Majesty the Emperor. We have also prepared a gift for His Majesty the Emperor. Please help us convey it to the Emperor."

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"Give the gift to the emperor yourselves! This is a big favor, and His Majesty the Emperor will definitely be happy." Prince Leike refused kindly: "While you are here, everyone can have a good rest and don't think too much."

After the prince left, the governors were a little at a loss. In any case, His Majesty the Emperor avoided meeting him. This attitude was very unclear! Now everyone was guilty and did not dare to act rashly, so the whole afternoon

No official went out during that time. They all gathered in the hall, drinking wine and secretly guessing the emperor's thoughts.

But before dinner, guests arrived. They were all prominent figures among the imperial nobility, and they were very enthusiastic. After a while of surprise, the governors were all pulled out of the state guesthouse and came to the Fengyue venue in the most prosperous area of ​​the Holy Capital.

This situation quickly reached the emperor's ears. Of course, Prince Lectra's guarantee was valid. His Majesty Cohen did not send anyone to monitor these governors, but he...he sent people to monitor the nobles.

"Why, there is still a romantic place in the Holy Capital?" His Majesty Cohen and Princess Qinlun were scribbling on paper with brushes. They were shocked when they heard the news: "Why didn't I know?"

"You are the emperor! You don't need to know such a trivial matter, right?" Princess Dier stared at her husband dissatisfied: "What? You still want to drink flower wine? I'll go with you..."

"With you by my side, it wouldn't be called drinking wine." Cohen laughed: "It would be called a battle at the Fengyue Place. I'm afraid that the street will be demolished..."

"I will tear you down." Princess Dill snorted: "I will not tear down that street. After all, it is Lucy's property."

"Lucy?" His Majesty Cohen looked at his chamberlain: "Is it yours?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, there are fifteen shops on the whole street." Lucy saluted: "They were opened in the dark period, and they have been there for a long time."

"It's driven by my own people, so of course I have to go take a look." Cohen laughed: "I told you, boss, you can give me a discount..."

"Your Majesty, these shops all belong to you, and you don't need to pay a single copper." Lucy smiled and said, "Have you forgotten? You are the largest shareholder."

"Yeah, then just think of it as inspecting your own property." Cohen scratched his head: "Who wants to accompany me? Besides Dill."

There were only four people in the room, and Dill was so angry that he almost rushed over and twisted Cohen's ears: "Why can't I go?"

"Because you want to stay and paint with Princess Qinlun." Cohen smirked: "Is this a legitimate reason? Lucy, let's go!"

"Wait a minute." Just as he was about to go out, a person jumped out of the door: "Sister Dill can't go, but I can always go, right?"

"Huh? Kelly! When did you get here?"

"Haha, I knew you would be like this, so I came here with Sister Dill." Kelly, who was dressed in men's clothing, was smiling exaggeratedly: "Cohen, just give up! Sister Dill, don't worry, I will take good care of you.

Keep an eye on Cohen, don’t let him try to steal food..."

"Tch, do I still need to eat secretly?" Seeing that he had fallen into the trap of his wives, Cohen could only be more generous: "Let's go, let's change clothes... Dill, you have to teach Qin Lun how to draw kittens."

Oh, everything I draw looks like piglets..."

"I got it." Dill walked over and picked up the brush instead of Cohen: "Come back early, there are still many things waiting for you!"

After a while, Cohen finished changing his clothes, took Bai Ying and Kelly, who were dressed in men's clothes, into an ordinary covered carriage, left the palace through an inconspicuous door, and then walked around to a senior officer's door.

The mansion got another carriage and then turned to the most lively place in the Holy Capital - Yunwu Street.

The carriage drove slowly because Cohen was observing the scene in the street market along the way.

Because the wounds of the war were not serious, the Holy City recovered quickly. It was almost dusk, but there were still many pedestrians on the streets. There were businessmen who came to the Holy City from other places to do business, and there were also residents and children who went out to have fun.

They were running along the street, and there were many civilians watching the performances of wandering entertainers. It was still some time before dark, but colorful lights were already rising in front of various merchants, and the colorful lights embellished the prosperity of the Holy City.

Be more colorful.

"Husband, look, the man on horseback over there." Kelly grabbed Cohen's shoulder and said as if he was offering a treasure: "Isn't he majestic enough?"

Cohen looked in the direction Kelly pointed, and a samurai patrolling the streets on a horse appeared in his eyes. He was wearing a black military uniform with silver trim and a wide-brimmed hat decorated with white bird feathers.

, the dagger on her waist was exactly the same as the dagger on Kelly's waist, and was followed by a group of similarly dressed warriors.

It can be seen from the decoration of these samurai uniforms that they are all members of the police, responsible for the daily security of each city, and are under the dual jurisdiction of the judge and the police department. However, their highest officer is the internal affairs supervisor next to Cohen, Kai

Princess Li.

"I know, you worked hard." Cohen smiled and patted Kelly's face: "I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to the Third Internal Affairs Supervisor for your work."

"You know the truth." Kelly was very satisfied with Cohen's performance: "I won't scold you today."

"Master." Lucy on the side pointed out the window and said to Cohen, "This is Yunwu Street."

"Really?" Cohen lifted some curtains: "Look, it is indeed a romantic resort! There are many pawn shops."

"The street corner looks like this because there are several big casinos at both ends of the street." Lucy explained: "The middle part of the street is the land of romance."

"Hey, brat." Kelly pushed Cohen: "Didn't you say you want to be an enlightened king? Then why don't you cancel these places?"

"This is not a simple matter, because prostitutes and assassins are the two oldest industries. No matter how wise the king is, it is impossible to prevent such things from happening. He can only control them within a certain range." Cohen looked outside.

, while answering Kelly seriously: "Besides, it's easy to close these places, but how do these people make a living? It's already very pitiful to have such a profession as a source of living."

"You still have a reason, it's all men like you..." Kelly blushed slightly: "Bah, I won't say it anymore."

"I'm so unjust! This is a place for rich people to have fun, but when did I ever have pocket money again?" Cohen complained bitterly: "Sir, you have to be considerate of me! I have to support so much.

people……"

"Don't listen, don't listen..." Kelly covered her ears: "It's you who are the bad ones anyway."
To be continued...