Ma Shunde glanced at the emperor in surprise, then lowered his eyelids: "Even the Jade Toad Temple we just dealt with already has sixteen temples."
Every time he thinks of this number, Ma Shunde can't help but feel numb. Sixteen, these are not sixteen workshops, let alone sixteen restaurants, these are sixteen shrines!
A temple that has been able to occupy the capital for many years, even if it is the weakest, cannot be underestimated.
What's more, dealing with the shrine on behalf of the king is not at all to find someone to blame, but to really list the crimes and deal with them according to the major and minor crimes - which of these is easier to deal with?
Maybe a few shrines that have more believers but are more peaceful can be dealt with without these sixteen shrines being as troublesome.
King Dai is so courageous!
Even I have to praise myself, it’s amazing!
Ma Shunde admired him in his heart. King Dai was desperate for his life. Was it really because of his passion, or was he relying on something else?
No matter how I thought about it, I felt that apart from the emperor, there could be no greater backstage.
But the emperor's thoughts towards Dai Wang are probably very complicated. If Dai Wang lets go and does something bold, he may not get good results in the future.
Knowing that you can't do something but doing it, maybe you are a king or a young man?
This thought flashed through Ma Shunde's mind quickly, but he felt something was wrong, so he just lowered his head and waited for the emperor's order.
After hearing this, the emperor was silent for a long time. His eyes were shining under the morning candles, and suddenly dimmed again. He said: "I am truly gratified that the king is willing to work hard and has the courage to do things. How can I not grant you the imperial edict you asked for?"
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After saying that, he went out. Ma Shunde hurriedly stepped forward to help him, his tentacles were cold and had the unique body odor of an old man.
"I'm old."
Feeling that his body was getting worse day by day, and thinking that the elixir had not been refined for a long time, a trace of gloom flashed in the emperor's eyes. Could it be that I couldn't see the elixir being refined before I died?
The emperor had been particularly impatient in recent days. When he thought about this, the muscles in his face twitched slightly. He arrived at the side hall and signaled Ma Shunde to let go.
The breakfast prepared for the emperor was naturally rich, and he did not dare to be careless in the slightest. It fell into the eyes of the emperor, but he had no appetite.
After reluctantly drinking a small cup of soup, he put down his chopsticks and signaled to leave.
"Go to the study," the emperor said.
Ma Shunde hurriedly responded and accompanied the emperor to the imperial study.
Ma Shunde had been here countless times. At this time, he changed his identity and examined it carefully. There were maids standing in the corridors and in front of all the doors.
The imperial study room has bright yellow curtains and well-proportioned bookshelves. The eunuch is standing bowed and waiting. The folds on the imperial desk have been folded, and the pen and ink are waiting for him. The only difference is that they are dipped in cinnabar like ordinary people.
"This is a red pen." Ma Shunde's eyes were fiery. This was the pen used by the emperor to review memorials and read documents. It represented the emperor's authority. If he used it without the emperor's permission, it would be a false edict and he would be executed according to the law.
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It can be said that with the movement of the ink pen, the lives, deaths, honors and disgrace of millions of people can be determined by just one stroke.
This batch of documents was delivered from the cabinet. Today is not a day for morning court, but the emperor still has to go to work.
Because his eyesight is blurry and he cannot see clearly after looking for a long time, the eunuch who serves like Ma Shunde is also responsible for reading the book. Although it seems that he has no power at all, he may be able to control many things after he has gotten to this point.
In the past, it was Eunuch Zhao who ordered to handle these matters, but now it is finally his turn!
While he was thinking about it, he heard the rustle of his clothes, and when he quickly looked away, he saw that the emperor did not take his seat immediately. He stood in front of the screen and meditated. He quickly lowered his head, but felt a little anxious in his heart.
For a long time, the emperor walked slowly and said: "There is a decree."
Immediately there was a eunuch with a skilled pen in hand, waiting for the emperor's decree.
The emperor pondered: "The king is young, I thought it would take him a few years to learn, but now he has the courage to do his job, regardless of reputation or reputation. I am very surprised, and I must commend him for this."
"Qingyuan Temple was originally suspected, some of which were guilty, and some of which were based on rumors, but now Benxuan is working hard, not only can the previous sins be eliminated, but there is also a reward, and he can be given the title of Zen Master."
"The Yin Guan Sect's contribution is not small, but it has already been canonized, so it can be given an additional plaque."
The eunuch wrote very quickly, and the emperor's words fell silent. The ink-soaked draft had been written. He blew it carefully and held it to the emperor with both hands. The emperor looked at it carefully, revised a few words, nodded and took a seat, and began to read the memorial without raising his head.
: "Make a copy and stamp it with a jade seal. Later you will go and deliver the order, instructing the Shuntian Mansion to investigate the assassination of King Dai."
"Yes!" It was not his turn to actually read the book. Ma Shunde was a little disappointed, but this was a mistake. He agreed and left. It would take a while to get the imperial edict.
"Become a Zen master and give you a plaque?" After leaving the main hall, the godson hurriedly came forward to serve Ma Shunde attentively and served Ma Shunde something to eat. At the same time, he heard Ma Shunde mention this matter, and the young eunuch was suddenly surprised.
"It seems that the acting king still has a status in the emperor's heart, and he can succeed if he mentions it!"
"You know nothing!" Ma Shunde glared at him with a bit of hatred.
"Please give me godfather's advice!" The little eunuch hurriedly climbed up the pole and asked for advice.
Ma Shunde saw that there were only two of them at the moment and no one else, but he was afraid of being overheard, so he just said: "You just need to remember that the emperor's heart is unpredictable. As slaves, we only need to serve the emperor well and think more."
Even if you say that, it might make you lose your head, do you understand?"
The little eunuch was frightened and quickly said he understood.
"Okay, it's time for our family to leave the palace." Just after drinking a cup of tea, the imperial edict arrived. Ma Shunde estimated the time and got up.
"I wonder if the old dog surnamed Zhao is lying on the bed waiting to die. Forget it, I'd like to visit him if I get a chance later."
Almost at the same time, in a courtyard of the imperial city, palace maids were walking silently. In a bedroom in the main courtyard, Eunuch Zhao, whom Ma Shunde had just talked about, was leaning against a soft cushion, looking at two folders in his hand.
Although he looked a little sickly, he was not as haggard as Ma Shunde imagined. The book was carefully read, and after reading it, he did not speak for a while, but sighed secretly in his heart.
"Sixteen temples, on behalf of the king, you have offended these people, how will it end?" Eunuch Zhao secretly sighed: "The court will surely give you praise, but it will also cause disaster."
With so many shrines being dealt with, a lot of people have been offended. Regardless of the majesty of the king, it seems that no shrine has the power to resist. This is because the emperor still needs the king. After the affairs of the shrine are dealt with, it will not necessarily
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Invisibly, Dai Wang's rapid rise was interrupted by himself.
"Let's not talk about it for now. If I ask for merit on behalf of the king, the Dao and Fan families will benefit. I don't know how to repay it in the future."
"Godfather, should we do something?" While he was thinking deeply, the little eunuch couldn't hold back and finally asked.
Eunuch Zhao stared at it and said: "The person we are waiting to investigate is already guilty. Everything is decided by the emperor!"
The little eunuch wanted to say something, but was frightened back by the hidden coldness in his glance. He quickly lowered his head: "That's what godfather said!"
"Bring the fire seal." Eunuch Zhao raised his head and said.
Immediately, the young eunuch handed the fire dumplings to Eunuch Zhao. He burned the two dumplings bit by bit. When he saw that most of them were burned, he threw them into the copper basin.
With a "pop", a flame burst out, and the remaining pieces of paper turned into ashes.