"I, Lu Huaining, have an audience with Your Majesty!"
At this time, the doors and windows of Wenhua Pavilion were closed, and only a ray of light poured out from the skylight. Emperor Xu Chen was dressed in a dragon robe, holding several volumes of slips in his arms, looking up at the high bookshelf, and also
He didn't look back, he just said with a smile: "Lu Aiqing is back? You must have been tired from traveling and traveling all the way. Why don't you take a rest and come to see me again?"
"The affairs of Jiangzhou and Longzhou are extremely urgent. I don't dare to delay, so I have to come to see your majesty without stopping!"
"Talk about it."
Xu Chen stood proudly on the reading corridor, still not looking back.
"yes."
Lu Huaining said respectfully: "As soon as the strategy of converting grain into rice was implemented in the south, it met with opposition from the people. Although Jiangzhou and Longzhou are the land of fish and rice, the only ones who are rich are the local governments. A large amount of the rice grown every year is requisitioned and shipped to the north.
, The rations left in the hands of the people in the south are actually not much. Those ordinary people are already living in embarrassment. If more than half of the fields are allocated to planting spiritual rice, I am afraid that the lives of the ordinary people will really be difficult."
"Where are the two state offices, what's going on?"
"well……"
Lu Huaining let out a long sigh and said: "A few days ago, the embankment of the Lingze River was dug up. The river flooded people in several counties and killed many people. Your Majesty, this river embankment was dug up by humans, and it is capable of digging out thousands of people."
There are not many people in the river embankment. I hope your majesty will strictly investigate Qin Wang, the governor of Jiangzhou. He has the entire army of Jiangzhou and he is the only one who has the ability to dig several miles of river embankment in one night!"
"Qin Wang is also an important minister who I personally approved. Lu Aiqing, do you have evidence to prove that it was Qin Wang who dug the embankment?"
"No."
"snort……"
Xu Chen finally turned around, revealing a rather old face, looking at Lu Huaining with a pair of slightly cloudy eyes, and said with a smile: "Lu Aiqing, the officialdom is turbulent, if it doesn't work... just come back to Wenhua
Please continue to take charge of the important matter of the imperial court's book revision. The territory of our Xu Dynasty is getting bigger and bigger, and the historical records and customs of various places need to be revised. You are really needed for the book revision, but it is the affairs of the two southern states. You
This scholar sometimes doesn’t understand.”
"His Majesty!"
Lu Huaining gritted his teeth: "The people of Jiangzhou and Longzhou are in danger. The officials and merchants in the two states have colluded and are trying to buy the people's flooded fields at low prices. As a result, our Xu Dynasty will no longer have a land of plenty.
What's more, the people in both states are His Majesty's subjects. If this situation is allowed to continue, millions of people will starve to death. By then, public dissatisfaction will spread everywhere, and I'm afraid it will be impossible to deal with it!"
"Lu Aiqing!"
Xu Chen increased his voice a little and said with a smile: "You are a scholar. Naturally, you understand the principles in the books of sages better than Qin Wang. But scholars are scholars after all. You understand the principles in the books of sages, but you may not be able to understand the principles of governing the country.
Got it, let me ask you, is the whole world more important, or Jiangzhou and Longzhou?"
"His Majesty……"
Lu Huaining said eagerly: "Of course the world is important, but... the people of the two states are also His Majesty's subjects. There is no conflict between unifying the whole world and caring for the people!"
"How can there be no conflict?"
Xu Chen said calmly: "If we have enough spiritual rice, our Xu dynasty's mountain power will be much more powerful. Golden elixirs, or even Yuanying, can make all the mountain sects of the ancient Shu kingdom within three to five years."
If the gate surrenders and the mountain surrenders, it will naturally be easier for the people below the mountain. We can conquer the whole world without a single blow, but the price is that the people of Jiangzhou and Longzhou will be hungry for a few years. Otherwise, once the war breaks out, the Xu dynasty will be destroyed.
, the ancient Shu Kingdom, but I don’t know how many people will die. Do you think the two will weigh more, which one is more serious?"
"His Majesty!"
Lu Huaining's forehead was already beaded with sweat. He knelt on the ground and gritted his teeth and said: "The so-called power on the mountain overwhelms the ancient Shu Kingdom. That's just the national teacher drawing a cake for His Majesty. How can the cake on this paper be considered real?
? And even if the forces on the mountains of the ancient Shu Kingdom surrendered, who can guarantee that the people at the foot of the ancient Shu Kingdom will surrender? The ancient Shu Kingdom has been established for thousands of years, and the kings of these generations have all been benevolent masters. If our Xu Dynasty attacks by force
, will inevitably lead to the desperate resistance of the ancient Shu Kingdom, and all losses are inevitable."
"Lu Huaining!"
Xu Chen looked slightly angry and scolded: "Don't forget whose minister you are?"
"minister……"
Lu Huaining gritted his teeth: "I just want to petition for the people of the two states, so that Your Majesty can take care of the life and death of the people of the two states. Otherwise, if the officials and businessmen in the two states collude, the people of the two states will suffer, and the people of the two states will suffer."
If all the people lose their support, will the Xu dynasty be as stable as it is today?"
"You are brave!"
Xu Chen suddenly threw the slips from his arms and hit Lu Huaining on the head with a crackle. However, the Seventh Realm Confucian monk did not avoid it, but just endured it silently. Xu Chen raised his finger and pointed at Lu Huaining.
, said angrily: "Corrupt Confucianism harms the country, rotten Confucianism harms the country! Come on, please cross out Lu Huaining's name from the Wenhua Pavilion bachelors. You don't need to be the Minister of Household Affairs anymore. Go back to the house immediately and meditate in the house.
It’s your own fault, and you are waiting for my final judgment. Please stop interfering in the affairs of Jiangzhou and Longzhou, Lu Huaining, I had high hopes for you, but I never thought that you would let me down like this!"
"..."
Lu Huaining was trembling all over. At this moment, his official career seemed to have come to an end.
"His Majesty……"
Lu Huaining slowly took off his official hat and put it aside. His eyes were red and his eyes were filled with blood, and he said: "I'm leaving. I hope your Majesty will take care of you, and I hope that the Xu Dynasty will take care of you..."
…
When Lu Huaining walked out of Wenhua Pavilion, he seemed much older. Everyone already knew what happened, so Lin Zhao and others did not say anything. Chi Yuran and Chi Zhongyu escorted Lu Huaining back to his home, and Lin Zhao
Instead of following him, he decided to travel around the capital alone.
Yunmeng Restaurant is the most famous restaurant in Ning'an City.
Lin Zhao spent a huge sum of money to book a private room facing the street in Yunmeng Tower, ordered a table of local specialties, and invited Liu Liying to eat with him. After tasting the dishes of Yunmeng Tower, Lin Zhao
The taste was indeed outstanding, so Lin Zhao packed up a lot more and took it back to let everyone in the mountain top garden taste it when he had the opportunity.
Not long after, he was tipsy and carried the wine bottle to the window, looking at the people walking on the street. Unfortunately, there was an undercurrent lurking under this bustling capital. Xu Chen deprived the bachelor Lu Huaining of his title.
title, and also dismissed his minister of household affairs, which means that the emperor's attitude has been quite clear, that is, he will support the national policy of the national counselor Zhao Qian to the end. Lu Huaining's experience also means the failure of Qingliu in the court. So far,
The clear stream of the Xu dynasty must make way for those powerful ministers.
“Dong dong~~~”
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door, and the clerk said respectfully: "Sir, there is a customer outside who wants to see you."
"oh?"
Lin Zhao frowned: "Let him come in."
"yes!"
But I never thought that what came in was a female swordsman in a purple dress. She was extremely beautiful, especially her eyes, which revealed deep beauty. After she entered the door, she closed the door with her hand and clasped her fists.
He said: "Chu Xiantong took the liberty of visiting me. Please don't be surprised, young hero."
"Chu Xiantong?"
Lin Zhao put the wine bottle on the table, clasped his fists and said with a smile, "You don't seem to know me?"
"Um."
Chu Xiantong smiled slightly and said, "Actually, I am the leader of the Chenhuang Sect."
"ah?!"
Liu Liying shuddered slightly, holding the folding fan tightly in her palm, ready to take action at any time.
"No need to misunderstand."
Chu Xiantong gently raised his hand and said: "Xian Tong has no ill intentions here. Naturally, he was not sent by the Xu Dynasty to assassinate the young hero. I can even ignore the matter of the young hero killing the second prince at the Qinglu Inn.
After all, that matter has nothing to do with our Huanhuang Sect."
Lin Zhao had some free time, crossed his arms and said, "So what exactly does the sect leader want to do?"
"Just a kind reminder to the young hero."
Chu Xiantong said softly: "The Xu Dynasty is about to change, and a storm is brewing in Ning'an City, so... since the young hero is a traveler traveling around the world, there are some things that he should not interfere with, as long as
The young hero promised Xiantong not to interfere in the affairs of the Xu Dynasty or Ning'an City, and Xiantong can give you a promise that Zong Huang will never make things difficult for the young hero, and naturally, he will not hurt Miss Liying."
"It's more of a threat."
Lin Zhao narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "What if I don't agree? Will Chen Huang Zong take action against me?"
Chu Xiantong pursed her red lips: "Xiantong doesn't mean that."
"Actually, I also have a few words to send to the sect master."
"The Immortal Eyes are all ears."
"good."
Lin Zhao smiled and said: "The real planner of the Xu Dynasty is the national master Zhao Qian. I have seen Zhao Qian's ruthless methods, and the person who is planning the entire Hundred Flowers World should be the painting saint Wu Yuanzi
, this should be true, the water in Baihua Tianxia is neither deep nor shallow, so if the Chenhuang Sect can avoid getting involved, try not to get involved, especially you, the sect leader, don’t do too many evil things,
Otherwise, it will be difficult to escape, and in the end it will be difficult to save yourself.”
Chu Xiantong's heart trembled, and she looked at the young sword cultivator in front of her with a pair of beautiful eyes, and said: "Young hero, can you give Xiantong a clear explanation? Young hero, are you... the banished immortal from that day? In our world of flowers,
,There has never been anyone like you before."
"Are these important?"
"important."
Chu Xiantong looked at him with sincerity in her eyes: "I just want the young hero's answer, the exact answer, yes or no?"
"Of course."
Lin Zhao said calmly.
"..."
Chu Xiantong was greatly moved. Could it be that she had really made the right bet? She gritted her silver teeth, cupped her fists and saluted Lin Zhao again, and said: "Young hero, although Xiantong is the master of the Chenhuang Sect, there is another person above him.
Ancestor, so Xian Tong has no control over the matter of Chen Huang Zong’s intervention in Ning’an City, but Xian Tong will instruct people in my lineage to hold back during this disaster, and after that, can the young hero
My subordinates, leave some blood to Chen Huang Zong."
"Can."
Lin Zhao turned around, walked to the window, looked at the sky, as if talking to someone: "Chu Xiantong's lineage, you can be merciful."
…
"Thank you, young hero!"
Chu Xiantong clasped his fists in salute and slowly retreated.
