The smile at the corner of Li Baiyu's mouth gradually disappeared, and his eyes became a little gloomy.
"The thief succeeds once, which means he can succeed a second time!"
"That is to say, there is a deadly sharp knife hanging over my head and yours all the time. The assassination of the queen's stand-in maid means that one day in the future, I and you will also be robbed by thieves without knowing it.
I feel like cutting off the head on my neck!"
"I'm saddened. The land of the capital, the hinterland of the dragon's hinterland, with a hundred thousand forbidden troops, and layers of defense by the experts of the capital can actually allow the thieves to escape calmly after the successful assassination."
"Don't you feel the slightest bit of shame? Don't you feel a chill running down your spine?"
"Fortunately, I made preparations in advance this time. If I hadn't taken precautions in advance, the future queen would be assassinated, which would cause an uproar throughout the world."
"In the eyes of the people of the world, where will they place you, and where will they place me?"
"If you can't even protect the mother of a country, how can you have the face to dare to protect the people of the world and the country?"
"Although the culprit did not succeed in this assassination, I and you have been disgraced!"
"Eat the king's salary and share the king's worries. This is how you share my worries!"
"I know that I have sinned, and please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Although Young Master Liu bent down to salute and apologized, the corner of his eye lingered on Yunyang and Li Baiyu with complicated expressions.
When it comes to the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, apart from Duke Jingguo and Li Baiyu, the only real insider is himself.
Only you know what the truth of the matter is.
As expected, my aunt guessed correctly. The person who most wanted to settle the matter was not herself, but Li Baiyu, who had just ascended the throne as emperor and whose throne was not yet secure.
Although Li Baiyu is already the legitimate new king of Dalong and the emperor of the dynasty.
However, compared to his father, Emperor Li Zheng, most of the forces in the court were not yet in control, and he needed the support of military commanders.
Especially military leaders like the Yun family.
Yunyang, the second master of the Yun family was a veteran of three dynasties. He had made great contributions in northern Xinjiang, and his prestige in the military could be matched by few.
Yun Chong, the second generation below, was also the general of the Huben Army. He had a hundred thousand battle-hardened Huben border troops, and their power should not be underestimated.
It can be said that Li Baiyu was too eager to get the support of the Yun family and concentrated all the power of Dalong in his hands as early as possible.
Not to mention, just a few vassal brothers are enough for Li Baiyu to worry about.
He knew that these brothers were still evil, but as long as these brothers did not rise up and threaten to rebel and seize the throne, Li Baiyu would have no chance to cut down the vassal.
In particular, in order to prevent his father from ascending to the throne and becoming emperor in one move and having difficulty controlling his own temperament, he appointed five auxiliary ministers.
Li Baiyu knew clearly about the support of these five people and his brother-in-law.
It is hard to say whether Xia Gong and the elders of the four dynasties of Ming Dynasty were loyal to the Li family, but their loyalty to Dalong Jiangshan Sheji is unquestionable.
The left prime minister and the right prime minister have been fighting openly and secretly during Li Zheng's reign. It remains to be seen whether they are of the same mind.
Yunyang is the only auxiliary minister who controls the power of the army. It can be said that as long as he has the support of the Yun family, his throne will be stable sooner or later.
Unfortunately, Yun Xiaoxi was assassinated on her wedding day.
Li Baiyu, who wanted to get to the bottom of the matter, received a tip from his mother, Nangong Meng, and immediately understood that his throne was still in jeopardy.
Sitting on the throne does not necessarily mean that you will be convinced by the civil and military officials of the court.
The five ministers of Fu Zheng only have three years to control each other, which means that they only have three years to hold the dragon firmly in their hands while weighing the balance.
That’s when the foundation will truly be stable and the country will be forever solid!
Liu Mingzhi fixed his gaze on Yunyang. He knew most clearly that what Li Baiyu said was just an excuse.
The truth of the matter is that the person who was assassinated was the 'real' Yun Xiaoxi.
He wanted to know how Li Baiyu persuaded Yunyang.
How could Yunyang accept his proposal despite the pain of losing his grandson?
Liu Mingzhi silently withdrew his eyes, becoming more and more opaque to Yunyang, the Duke of Jing who had not dealt with him much.
Is the old fox really loyal, or is Li Baiyu's methods comparable to those of his father Li Zheng?
"Half of the 100,000 imperial troops are under the Ministry of War, and half are under the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kyoto. Although the Imperial Guards make their own decisions, they are under the Imperial Guards."
"The defense of the city gate is under the coordination of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Household Affairs, Dali Temple, and the Ministry of Punishment. There are so many killers entering the city, but you are not at all wary."
"The thief's assassination was successful this time, and you all have an inescapable relationship."
"The Minister of Hubu and the Ministry of War were fined half a year's salary, the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment were fined eight years, and the imperial guards in charge of the Song and Qing Dynasties were fined three months."
"Dingguo Gong Liu Mingzhi, as the auxiliary minister in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of War, and the Dali Temple, was guilty of negligence and was fined one year's salary!"
"Left Prime Minister Wei Aiqing, who supervises the Ministry of Punishment, also committed negligence and was fined one year's salary!"
"Are you convinced?"
"I am convinced!"
Ye Kaiming, Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, and Ding Jian, Minister of Dali Temple, looked at each other with gratitude in their eyes as they looked at the figure of Young Master Liu.
Zhezi really listened to Ding Guo Gong correctly.
The Li Yunlong brothers looked at each other with complicated expressions, and their vigilance towards Li Baiyu deepened.
A humiliating defeat, instead of damaging Brother Dao Huang's prestige, actually helped him reverse the situation.
Not only did he save his own face, he also gave two of the five auxiliary ministers a moderate beating, and a number of important ministers were also implicated.
Several people didn't quite believe that the body lying in the Punishment Department was not Yun Xiaoxi himself but a substitute maid.
But after observing the drowsy and yawning look of Mr. Yun, I felt a little unsure.
After all, Yunyang didn't act like he had just lost his granddaughter.
Especially the fourth child, Li Yunping, the scene when Yun Yang came back from Northern Xinjiang to kill him, hang him up and beat him up because he offended Yun Xiaoxi is still fresh in his mind.
How could a person who protects and dotes on his granddaughter be so calm after losing his granddaughter?
Could it be that, as the emperor brother said, the wedding and the assassination were just a trap set up by the emperor brother and Yunyang?
He glanced at his eldest brother, who was acting more and more like his father, and glanced at the brothers beside him who had complicated expressions. The regret in Li Yunping's eyes was unmistakable.
One wrong step and a lifetime of mistakes!
"Old Yun loves you!"
"Old minister is here!"
"The substitute who buried Miss Xiaoxi generously died because of Miss Xiaoxi after all. We must know how to be grateful!"
The darkness in Yunyang's eyes flashed away: "Old minister, I obey the order!"
"Withdraw from the court, you should reflect and reflect carefully! We will discuss the real wedding between me and Miss Xiaoxi later."
Zeng Hai gently waved his fly whisk and shouted sharply: "Retreat from the court!"
"Congratulations to Your Majesty, long live long live!"
Young Master Liu walked towards the outside of the hall in silence.
Today's court meeting was beyond my expectations from beginning to end.
The Li Baiyu of the past has really changed and is different.
"Prince-in-law, walk slowly, Your Majesty is waiting for you at the back of the palace!"
Young Master Liu looked around at the civil and military officials who were staring at him in surprise, and nodded silently: "General Manager, please!"
"My prince-in-law is joking, please come together!"
Young Master Liu followed Zeng Hai and walked side by side towards the back of the palace. Li Baiyu was drinking tea with a calm expression. When Young Master Liu arrived, Li Baiyu put down the teacup in his hand with a slight smile.
"Brother-in-law, here we come!"
"My brother has met my royal brother!"
"No courtesy, please take a seat!"
"Thank you, my dear brother."
"Brother-in-law, everything happened for a reason. Forgive me for not telling you clearly about Miss Xiaoxi in advance, which caused you to be in grief and worry for so long."
"You should also be able to understand my difficulties. After all, it's hard to distinguish between loyal and treacherous when you first come to the throne. If there are those thieves in the court who spy on you, your success will be in vain."
"I have no choice but to punish you with a salary. After all, the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War are in your name, so I can't be too biased towards you."
Young Master Liu looked at Li Baiyu with a complicated expression and gently stood up from the chair.
"snort!"
"Brother, please retire!"
Young Master Liu snorted coldly and waved his sleeves away in the astonished eyes of Li Baiyu and all the palace maids and eunuchs.
Zeng Hai reacted: "Bold"
Li Baiyu frowned and glared at Zeng Hai: "Don't talk nonsense!"
"Yes, we understand our mistake."
Li Baiyu rubbed his nose with a complex expression and looked out the door: "Old Zhou"
"My brother has met your Majesty!"
Li Baiyu shrunk his words and looked at Mr. Liu in surprise as he left and returned.
"Brother-in-law, what are you doing?"
Liu Dashaohu looked at Li Baiyu with a face: "Your Majesty, can you change the salary to a demotion? If the official is gone, the younger brother can be promoted again through meritorious service. If the money is gone, it is really gone."
Li Baiyu looked at Liu Dashao in confusion: "Brother-in-law, I have made a decision with my golden words."
"snort!"
"Farewell."
This time, even the younger brother was gone. Li Baiyu looked at the disappearing figure of Young Master Liu and looked out the door in embarrassment.
"Lao Zhou, brother-in-law, what does he mean?"
Lao Zhou walked into the palace with a slightly stooped figure: "Your Majesty, the prince-in-law made a lot of blushes to the late emperor because of the money, and you actually punished him with his salary. Isn't this cutting his flesh?"
"Senior, you know that's not what I meant by asking."
Lao Zhou looked at Li Baiyu with a complex expression: "Your Majesty, the prince-in-law was also so fussy with the late emperor over money."
"We have failed in protecting the country, and we have to go to the late Emperor's mausoleum to apologize."
Li Baiyu seemed to understand something: "Senior is saying that my brother-in-law does not treat me as an outsider, so he is so wild because of Yun Xiaoxi's incident!"
Lao Zhou smiled faintly at Li Baiyu and jumped away and disappeared.
"Your Majesty, you must remember the teachings of the late emperor! My consort, you can be of great use!"
Li Baiyu nodded thoughtfully: "Go to the Queen Mother!"
Outside the palace gate, Young Master Liu got on his horse and looked at the fish bag with the official seal on his waist with a complicated expression.
"Old man, you are right, the world has always been like this!"