Li Yuan took the lead in saluting Zhao Kang, and then said: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Master has devoted himself to serving the country and the people. He has secretly made great achievements without saying a word, and allowed Xiao Xiao to slander him without defending himself. Such a humble minister is not as good as the worst. !”
"We sincerely request your Majesty to grant you the title of Imperial Master. I always reward those who have made meritorious deeds! I will never let those who have made meritorious deeds feel cold."
Many people are speechless. If you say anything else, forget it. What does it mean to let Xiao Xiao be slandered without defending?
Is that Zhao Kang? Isn’t he always hands-on?
Zhao Jinsheng, Lin Yu and others who were kneeling on the ground were ashamed, not because they felt they were wrong.
But now how the officials praise Zhao Kang is equivalent to slapping them in the face.
Grand Master Yang came out and said: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Master is working wholeheartedly for the people of our great country, country, country, country, and country. His heart and ambition are beyond our reach. The old minister seconded Mr. Li's proposal, and I sincerely ask Your Majesty to reward the Imperial Master."
"I sincerely request your majesty to grant you the title of National Preceptor!"
Zhao Kang, who had been silent since before, clicked his tongue inwardly. Is this what it feels like to stand on the moral high ground?
What a fucking pleasure!
With the conscience of heaven and earth, Zhao Kang believed that the things Xiao Linglong said were indeed for the sake of the common people of the country.
But more than anything, I just wanted to please Her Majesty the Empress. I didn’t expect Her Majesty to be so deeply involved in the drama.
Just brag yourself to become a saint!
At this time, Zhao Kang felt that he had to say a few words. The Long family was gone, but those kneeling below were still fine.
He came out with a respectful and humble tone: "Your Majesty, I just did what I could. I have received your wishes, but alas!"
He sighed, and Xiao Linglong took advantage of the situation and asked: "What is the Imperial Master worried about?"
Zhao Kang said quietly: "I don't want to be granted the title of marquis, but I hope the sea will be peaceful. The reward is like a passing cloud to me. I just want the people to live a better life."
As he spoke, Zhao Kang glanced at Zhao Jinsheng and others who were kneeling on the ground, "As the saying goes, those who don't know are not guilty. I am afraid that Zhao Taifu Lin Shangshu and others were only deceived by some villains, so they slandered me. I will be fine if I suffer some grievances."
Xiao Linglong shouted coldly: "Zhao Jinsheng, Lin Yu! These are the national thieves you just kept saying! Even now, the national master is still speaking for you!"
"Thank you, Master, for your forgiveness! Your Majesty, we have all listened to the slander!"
Everyone hurriedly spoke, and some were still muttering in their hearts. Could it be that Zhao Kang was showing mercy?
Then I heard Zhao Kang say again: "Your Majesty, please don't blame them. They must all know that they are wrong. I said before that it is okay for me to suffer some grievances. As long as the people live a good life, it is a pity that I am weak in power after all." No matter how many people there are, how many people can be saved? Well, Mr. Zhao and Mr. Lin, don’t you think so?”
You are paralyzed!
The two old men immediately understood what Zhao Kang was going to do, and almost spit out a mouthful of old blood.
However, at this time, Zhao Kang seemed to be afraid that Her Majesty the Empress would not understand the meaning, and sighed again.
"How great would it be if more people could donate all their wealth and property like me? Hey, Mr. Lin, I remember that you have a brother named Lin Lang. It seemed that you wanted to persuade me to do this at the beginning, but unfortunately this is what I want to do. The pillar of the Zhongliang Kingdom! I just followed his advice."
Lin Yu's pupils widened and he looked at Zhao Kang blankly: "You are so shameless!"
Zhao Kang frowned: "Why, is it possible that as the elder brother, Mr. Lin is not as enlightened as his brothers?"
Xiao Linglong reacted and raised her eyebrows: "Master Lin, the Imperial Master no longer cares about what you have done to him, but you still dare to talk nonsense!"
"His Majesty!"
Lin Yu gritted his teeth and knocked on the ground: "I am willing to follow the example of the Imperial Master and donate all the Lin family's property and wealth, just to save the common people!"
"It's just that you have a high awareness of being a brother. I originally just wanted you to donate me, but I didn't expect that you would involve the entire Lin family! Mr. Lin, I, Zhao Kang, admire you!"
"puff!"
A mouthful of blood spurted out from Lin Yu's mouth, and he stared at Zhao Kang with wide eyes as he fainted.
Zhao Kang paid no attention to him, and looked at Taifu Zhao again: "Master Taifu, you are too old to be enlightened, right?"
"I am willing to follow the example of the Imperial Master!"
Zhao Jinsheng's teeth were chattering when he spoke. After he finished speaking, he seemed to have been drained of all his energy and sat down on the ground, staring blankly at Zhao Kang.
He didn't expect that Zhao Kang could be so cruel and would take them down in one fell swoop even at the cost of everything.
What he didn't even expect was that if he wanted to, Zhao Kang's wealth would be returned to him immediately by Her Majesty the Empress!
All those who followed Zhao Jinsheng, Lin Yu and others to impeach Zhao Kang are no different from having their homes ransacked today.
Zhao Kang turned around and looked around, and everyone else was shocked.
Don’t fucking look at us! We’re not impeaching you! Don’t ever ask me if I’m enlightened enough!
My family is poor and has no money!
Xiao Linglong was elated. Although Zhao Jinsheng, Lin Yu and others escaped this time, it was no different from a house raid.
There was no way they could create any more waves in a short period of time, and their energy and spirit were completely defeated by Zhao Kang this time.
As long as these leaders are eliminated, the following minor characters won’t be a big concern!
Immediately, Her Majesty the Empress drafted an imperial edict and asked the eunuch in charge to lead people to confiscate assets from house to house.
It is foreseeable that these aristocratic families will have to tighten their belts for a long time in the future.
Looking at Zhao Kang, Her Majesty the Empress was very high-spirited and drafted another imperial edict.
"The national preceptor Zhao Kang has been granted the title of Duke An, so that future generations can inherit it and replace him!"
The ministers congratulated each other, and no one was surprised. When Her Majesty the Empress told those things about Zhao Kang, many people felt that it would be unjustifiable if they were not rewarded.
But now Zhao Kang's official position is that of a state counselor, and his title is that of a marquis. He has almost reached the point where he has no title.
You can only make a duke, you can't just give it to a king with a different surname, right?
Since the founding of the country, there has never been a king with a different surname!
Next court.
Zhao Kang was walking on the royal road, and a group of officials were waiting for him. When he appeared, they all came over to congratulate him.
Li Yuan smiled and said: "Now we can't call you Lord Marquis, you have to call me Duke."
Zhao Kang laughed: "It's easy to talk about, just don't forget to give gifts when the time comes."
Yile, the Minister of War, said: "Your Majesty, you didn't accept the gift last time when you were granted the title of Marquis. Why did you change your mind this time?"
Zhao Kang rolled his eyes: "Nonsense, I gave all my money to Your Majesty. Now I am poor and only have my underpants. I can't get any blood back? You are a minister, right? A third-grade officer, the gift is one hundred taels short, don't you?"
It’s my fault that the Duke is so rude!”
Laughter spread.
A eunuch came to Zhao Kang and said that it was His Majesty's invitation, so he took him away.
Looking at Zhao Kang's leaving figure, Li Yuan muttered softly: "He is still so young. I am afraid he will become the Buddha, dragon, and elephant that I have worked for fifty years in the future!"
Many officials nodded and looked at Li Yuan, bowing and saying: "Thank you, Mr. Li. If it hadn't been for Mr. Li's advice, we would have been asked today whether we were enlightened or not."
Li Yuan put his hands behind his back: "The only one who can save you is yourself. Let's go back and think about it carefully. After making so much money and enjoying so many years of blessings, shouldn't it be time to do something that benefits the country and the people?
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"Otherwise, if you pass this level, what about the next level?"
After Li Yuan finished speaking, he left, thinking to himself that he might really be uprooted next time.
