"Is there really such an opportunity?" Zhang Yi still didn't believe it.
Pizhe said: "Your Majesty, just wait for the opportunity!"
…
Ever since Zhang Beichen went to sea to search for immortals, Yan Qingwu began her career as a Buddhist emperor. She took care of herself when she had nothing to do, and left most of her government affairs to the prince.
She spends most of her time practicing in seclusion.
Inside the palace, the cleansing room.
New eunuchs who enter the palace must purify themselves here. This is a lifelong shadow for many eunuchs.
A newcomer was led here. Unlike the other people who were frightened, there seemed to be no trace of fear on his face, but instead seemed a little calm.
Father-in-laws have long been accustomed to this. Some people have no idea what they will face next. The ignorant are fearless.
"Drink!" The father-in-law asked the newlyweds to drink hemp powder. Dayan's palace was relatively "merciful" than the palaces of other dynasties, and at least gave the eunuchs some anesthetic.
The man drank Ma Fei Powder, and then came the part of the knife.
Many people will still wake up in pain and scream.
But the man gritted his teeth tightly, and even though his veins were bulging and he was covered in cold sweat, he never screamed!
"You are a cruel person!" the father-in-law said in surprise, "What is your name?"
"Back to father-in-law, my name is Liu San." The man said.
"From now on, you can call me mistress." My father-in-law said, "You can bear it, but there are not many people who can bear it. You go to recover from your injuries, and when you are healed, you will follow my father-in-law."
"Thank you, father-in-law, for your cultivation!" Xiaosanzi quickly thanked him.
So, he successfully entered the palace.
This man was the Turkic Khan Dadata. After he put on the wolf's skin, his appearance completely changed. In order to avenge his hatred, he even gave up his life just to stay in the palace.
…
Another ten years have passed.
[There is no news from Zhang Beichen and he has never returned from the sea.]
Everywhere in Dayan is still prosperous, but this prosperity has changed a bit.
Hao Ziyi went to Donghu to visit relatives. After leaving Yanjing, he discovered that there were many refugees in Dayan.
She distributed food to the refugees and asked: "Fellow fellows, how did you end up like this?"
The refugees sighed and said: "We are all farmers. A few years ago, there was a flood, which flooded the farmland. We had to sell our land to the landlords and do farm work for others to make a living. Now we are old and cannot
He had to work, so he was abandoned and had to beg for a living."
Hao Ziyi continued to move forward, and she saw that outside Yanjing, there were not only refugees, but also some bandits and robbers.
And these places are obviously very wealthy.
After careful questioning, Hao Ziyi learned that most of these people were farmers who had lost their land. Due to natural disasters and man-made disasters, they sold their land to local rich men or nobles and became slaves ever since.
"The wine and meat of Zhumen are stinky, and there are people freezing to death on the road! How did Dayan become like this?" Hao Ziyi couldn't understand.
She wanted to ask Zhang Beichen, but Zhang Beichen had not returned home for more than ten years.
…
In Yanjing City, Prince Yan Ming, who was handling government affairs, also discovered this situation.
"The taxes collected from various places are getting less and less, and the military expenditures of the border guards are increasing. From time to time, disaster situations are reported to some places."
"The officialdom of Dayan needs to be rectified!"
[The prince believes that the corruption of officials and nobles in Dayan is particularly serious, and requests a strict investigation.]
Yan Qingwu had a choice before her.
[Support the prince to strictly investigate and punish corrupt officials without slacking off!]
[For the sake of stability, turn a blind eye.]
[To appease the prince and warn his ministers.]
Yan Qingwu naturally chose to support Yan Ming's strict investigation.
[Yanming began to strictly investigate the corruption of officials at all levels and in various places. Within a few months, hundreds of officials were killed or detained, which shocked the court. Hundreds of officials complained and criticized the prince. 】
Yan Qingwu suppressed it and continued to let Yan Ming investigate the case.
…
In the East Palace, Yan Ming discovered the seriousness of the problem after investigating the case.
This palace looks magnificent, but it is already full of moths!
Because of the prosperity of Dayan, there have been numerous incidents of enriching one's own pockets and bending the law for personal gain, which also involved many high-ranking officials in the DPRK.
Many times, the people investigating would die unknowingly, making it impossible for Yan Ming to continue the investigation.
When Yan Qingwu learned of the situation, Long Yan was furious.
"It's been peaceful for a long time. Don't these ministers know who I am?"
She summoned the Shadow Guards again and gave them the power to investigate the case and have the power of life and death.
"Anyone involved in corruption, no matter who they are, will be investigated and dealt with. If the circumstances are serious, they can be killed first and then punished!" Yan Qingwu said coldly.
"yes!"
[The Shadow Guards began to take action, arresting and killing a large number of officials. There was a trembling wind in the court, and everyone was in danger for a while! 】
Yan Qingwu knew very well that she could not be soft-hearted at this time and had to kill them all, otherwise Dayan would probably collapse due to internal problems!
…
It’s the imperial examination day again.
Students from all over the country gathered in the capital, hoping to get a spot on the gold medal list.
Among them was a lonely scholar named Hong Jin. His ancestor was once a small nobleman, but later declined. By the time he arrived, his family was destitute and had no food to eat.
Hong Jin had great literary talent, but he failed to pass the exam many times. This time was his last attempt.
After staying in the hotel, the students began to move around.
Some people also approached Hong Jin.
"What are you doing?" Hong Jin asked.
"Of course we are going to visit the examiner!" the students said.
"Why visit him?" Hong Jin was puzzled.
"Hahaha, you don't know this, no wonder you haven't passed the exam after several years!" Someone said, "According to the rules, you must be filial to the examiner. If you have a background and are more filial, you will naturally be able to get a title on the gold list.
If you don’t have money, no matter how talented you are, you will never pass the exam!”
"How could this be possible?" Hong Jin was angry, "I have been studying hard for ten years just for today. The examiner should select talents based on their individual talents..."
Everyone didn't listen to him at all, and all went to visit the examiner.
Hong Jing felt uneasy in his heart. He was penniless and how could he have the money to pay filial piety. He had no choice but to go and visit her.
However, the examiner's house slave saw that he was poorly dressed and kicked him out directly.
The imperial examination was held as scheduled, and Hong Jin wrote a large article with great vigour. He was extremely confident, thinking that he would definitely be able to pass high school this time and honor his ancestors.
When the day came for the results to be released, Hong Jin waited patiently, but his name never came.
"This year's number one scholar is here!" Finally, it was revealed that the number one scholar was a disciple from a wealthy family who had no knowledge or skills.
Hong Jin knew him so well that he couldn't even recognize his words! It was only because someone in his family was a high-ranking official in the court that he was the top scholar in high school.
At this moment, Hong Jin was extremely angry.
"Why did I study so hard but get nothing? This is unfair!" Hong Jin was unwilling to accept it and ran to the county government to complain.
"What's the matter with you?" the county magistrate asked Hong Jin.
Hong Jin said with an angry look on his face: "I want to sue the examiner of this year's imperial examination. He engaged in malpractice for personal gain and accepted bribes..."
"Another lunatic, come here, beat him twenty times and drive him out!" The county magistrate didn't even bother to listen and gave the order directly.
"yes!"
Hong Jin received a severe beating and was thrown out of the county office like garbage.
"These people deserve to die!" Hong Jin was extremely angry in his heart.
"This bullshit Dayan should not exist!"
At this time, Hong Jin saw a chrysanthemum blooming in the corner. On a whim, he used his own blood to write a poem at the gate of the county government office: "When autumn comes on September 8th, after my flowers bloom, hundreds of flowers will rise to the sky.
The incense array penetrates Yanjing, and the whole city is covered with golden armor."
After writing this poem, Hong Jin passed out.
After a while, a Taoist priest walked over and saw the bloody poem at the gate of the county government office.
"Interesting, really interesting!" The Taoist saved Hong Jin.
"Who are you? Why do you want to save me?" After Hong Jin woke up and saw the Taoist in front of him, he asked.
"I am a poor Taoist, Master Tianxing." The Taoist smiled and said, "You and I are destined to be together."
"What kind of destined person!" Hong Jin was even more confused.
"Do you still remember the poem you wrote?" Tianxing Taoist asked.
Thinking of the anti-poetry he had written, Hong Jin broke into a cold sweat. He was too excited at the time! He said, "I didn't write any poems. What are you talking about?"
"You don't need to explain. Just like you, I am a person who is dissatisfied with the Yan Kingdom." Tianxing Taoist said, "I have practiced Taoism for many years and have made some achievements. I have been watching the sky day and night recently and know that Yan's luck is about to end. Emperor Ziwei
The stars are twinkling. And although you are in ragged clothes, the sky is full, and a purple energy is coming from the top of your head."
"Hong Jin, you have the appearance of an emperor!"
"What, don't scare me!" Hong Jin was frightened by him.
"Hahaha. Don't be afraid. Just take a good rest here with Pindao first, and you will understand later." Tianxing Taoist comforted him.
…
In the East Palace, Yan Ming discovered a major case.
Including selling officials, smuggling salt and iron, misappropriating the national treasury, even misappropriating money for disaster relief and river embankment repairs, leading to the death of hundreds of thousands of people, and other major events, any one of them is the crime of punishing the Nine Tribes.
In order to investigate clearly, he spent a lot of effort, and many of his capable men died.
Finally, he found the information.
The subordinates held the evidence and lowered their heads. They were frightened and did not dare to report.
"Tell me, what's going on?" Yan Ming asked his subordinate.
"Your Highness, this matter involves too much..." The subordinate was still hesitating.
"I won't ask you a second time!" Yan Ming said coldly.
"It's Prince Li!" His subordinates presented evidence, which showed that the person behind these people's exams was actually his younger brother, Yan Li!
"What? How dare he do such a thing?" Yan Ming was furious, "It's okay to be arrogant and domineering on weekdays, but he actually decided to do this!"
"Your Highness, if the law is enforced impartially, it will be a crime of beheading!" The subordinate reminded in a low voice, "This matter must be handled with caution!"
Yan Ming thought about it all night and finally decided to ask someone to take Yan Li to the East Palace.
"What's wrong? Your Highness the Crown Prince?" Yan Li still looked carefree.
"Kneel down!" Yan Ming scolded.
"Kneel down? Are you crazy? You are the crown prince, but you haven't ascended the throne yet!" Yan Li refused to accept.
"Look at this, kneel down!" Yan Ming threw the evidence in his face. After reading it, Yan Li turned pale and knelt on the ground.
"Do you know how much trouble you have caused? If Your Majesty finds out, she will definitely kill you!" Yan Ming knew his mother's character very well.
In the eyes of the people, Emperor Yan was kind and loving to the people, but as Yan Qingwu's biological son, Yan Ming knew it very well.
In fact, Emperor Yan doesn't care about the life or death of other people at all. She can kill even her most trusted ministers at will. She has been trained as a cold-blooded killer since she was a child.
The only person in the world who could make her change her mind was their father Zhang Beichen. But Zhang Beichen went to sea to search for immortals, but there was no news.
"Brother Imperial, you have to save me! You must not tell your mother!" Yan Li begged, "If she knows, I will die!"
"I can't save you!" Yan Ming cursed.
Yan Li still begged, "Brother, do you want to see your own brother die?"
Yan Ming remained unmoved.
Yan Li begged for a long time to no avail. He simply stood up and said crazily: "Brother Emperor, do you think I am the only one involved in this matter?"
"Teacher, Prime Minister Li Fu, General Qing Bai, among them, which one has never been corrupt?"
"What? What did you say?" Yan Ming was horrified. These people were all ministers who followed Emperor Yan all the way. If they were all involved, he didn't know how angry Emperor Yan would be!
"It's them!" Yan Li said, "If you want to kill me, if you insist, I will surrender to my mother and confess them all!"
"You!" Yan Ming was angry and anxious, and finally said: "Just wait for me, I will go with you!"
…
Yan Ming brought the tied Yan Li to see Yan Qingwu.
As soon as he saw Yan Qingwu, Yan Li kept kowtowing until his head was bruised and bloody, and he shouted: "Your Majesty, my son deserves to die!"
"What's wrong with you?" Yan Qingwu realized something was wrong and asked.
Yan Li didn't reply, so Yan Ming had no choice but to say: "Mother, he was involved in all those major cases."
"What? You are looking for death!" Upon hearing this, Yan Qingwu stood up suddenly and cursed angrily.
"It's not just my son, but also the Taifu, the right minister and the general. My son is confused for a moment!" Yan Li wanted to drag all these people down so that he could save himself.
"You said them too!" Yan Qingwu's tone already contained murderous intent.
"Mom, calm down!" Yan Ming also knelt on the ground and said quickly: "Mother, this matter is important..."
"Shut up!" Yan Qingwu didn't give him a chance to explain, and shouted: "Bring all these people here!"
"Yes!" The shadow guards set off immediately.
Not long after, these people were all brought back.
They all knew what happened, and all of them turned pale and knelt in front of the temple.
"Li Fu, tell me. I heard that you sold your official position and got a title. Zhang Beichen is not here. You have grown up!" Yan Qingwu seemed very calm on the surface at this time, but the more she behaved like this, the more frightened Li Fu became.
He kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am obsessed with ghosts and have made a big mistake. I am willing to be punished!"
Yan Qingwu looked at Qing Bai again and said, "You are not bad either. You embezzled military pay and lied about the enemy's situation."
Qing Bai knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I deserve death for my crime!"
"You deserve to die!" Yan Qingwu cursed.
She finally looked at Grand Tutor Guo Guang.
Guo Guang is her teacher, educating and assisting her since childhood. After the founding of Dayan, Guo Guang also received extremely high treatment. With the luck of Yan State, he even broke through to the holy realm and extended his life for hundreds of years.