Today is different from what it used to be. The status of the two people has been reversed. Prime Minister Lang Haohan was demoted to a commoner, that is, a commoner, while Qiu Yu was the commander-in-chief of the Western Route Army and was promoted to a second-rank official. This was the scene. For the past,
Lang Haohan was respectful to his subordinates, which was different from the past after all.
Qiu Yu is not an ungrateful person. As the saying goes, when you are drinking water, you should never forget the well digger. How could he forget the prime minister's vigorous cultivation?
Without your unwavering support, how could we dare to forget our roots?"
In fact, Lang Haohan was also testing the other person's character. He was very pleased to see that Qiu Yu was in a high position but was no different from before. He quickly helped the other person up and said with a smile: "Since you still think highly of me, that's great. Let's drink
A few drinks to celebrate your promotion to commander..."
Following his instructions, the wine and dishes brought by the servants were placed on the stone table in the pavilion, including four vegetarian dishes and a pot of sake. The two of them sat down to have a drink and talk.
One of the dishes was made of cold light purple vegetable leaves. Lang Haohan pointed at it with chopsticks and said, "Xiaoyu, try this dish."
"What kind of dish is this? I wish I had never eaten it before." Out of curiosity, Qiu Yu handed the chopsticks over, picked up a vegetable leaf and put it into his mouth. When he chewed it, he felt extremely bitter and unbearable, and he couldn't help but frown.
But he still swallowed it hard and grinned: "It's so bitter."
Lang Haohan smiled and said: "As the saying goes, only by eating the most bitter things can you become a human being! You are here today because you have experienced a lot of hardships. This dish is called bitter leaf lotus. It has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying and promoting digestion. Eat more
If you do it, you won’t feel the pain anymore.”
"Really? Then I'll try it again." Qiu Yu took another bite, but he felt that it was not as bitter as before, but it had a special taste.
Lang Haohan also picked up a chopstick and chewed it. After swallowing it, he said seriously: "The reason why I let you eat this dish is to remind you that although you are at the peak of your official career, you cannot be proud and complacent, or even drifting off without knowing why.
The remnants of the king are still hanging around in various agencies of the imperial court, or serving as chief executives in various places. If they are not eliminated, they will be a disaster in the future."
Qiu Yu said hurriedly: "My lord, what you said makes sense. When I come to visit you this time, I also want to discuss this matter. The rebellious officials and traitors must be wiped out without mercy."
Lang Haohan smiled, took out a jade slip from the ring, placed it on the table and pushed it over, "It's been prepared for you. There are many lists of King Yun's remnants in the jade slip. Just arrest them and interrogate them."
Qiu Yu was overjoyed and said excitedly: "The Prime Minister knows me well..."
Qiu Yu gained a lot from this trip to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Not only did he obtain a list of rebels, but he also listened to many insightful suggestions. He did not leave until late in the evening and went to the palace under the protection of his own soldiers.
In the splendid hall, there are many tables and tables on both sides, with fine wine and delicacies placed on them. The tableware is either gold or silver, and the atmosphere of wealth is overwhelming.
Outside the main hall stood thousands of royal guards wearing golden armor, led by the general manager Duhar himself, which gave people a very majestic feeling.
Some officials felt guilty, so they had no choice but to go in. Many civil and military officials came to the palace, first paid homage to King Yan, and then stood with their hands tied.
Ji Cheng deliberately kept a straight face and said in a deep voice: "My dear friends, King Yun has been punished for his evil intentions, and the rebels have been wiped out, but there are still some remnants. Now I order Qiu Yu to investigate this matter strictly, and all officials must cooperate.
After investigating, he was specially given the Shang Fang Sword, with the right to kill first and then report later.
As soon as the order came out, some officials' faces suddenly changed color, and they felt uneasy. A look of doubt flashed in Princess Yanshan's bright eyes. She glanced at Jicheng and then at Qiu Yu. She felt that the two of them looked calm, and it suddenly dawned on them that they had guessed that they were planning something together.
Well, I agree very much and think that Chao Gang should be rectified.
Qiu Yu came out and said: "I humble my duty and obey the decree."
A eunuch came over with a sword inlaid with gold and silver and handed it to Qiu Yu. He caught it and said loudly: "I started to investigate the relevant aspects a few months ago and basically confirmed that he colluded with King Yun.
Officer, where are the Royal Guards? Come in quickly."
Just before, Qiu Yu had already greeted Duhar, the general manager of the Imperial Guards. Upon hearing his call, he led hundreds of Imperial Guards into the hall and said, "The Imperial Guards are ready to arrest people."
The hall seemed to have become a special event for Qiu Yu. He was not polite and said loudly: "Zheng Guangjia, the imperial censor of Zuodu, is Ji Wuji's confidant and has colluded with him for many years to bring trouble to Chao Gang. Now he has won it."
Everyone was secretly shocked, feeling that Qiu Yu really showed off his sharp edge, and it was really easy to directly attack such a high-ranking official as Zuo Du Yushi.
Zheng Guangjia's face turned green, a look of horror flashed in his eyes, and he said angrily: "Your slander is purely a false accusation. Please make the decision for me. I have been wronged."
But Jicheng said in a deep voice: "Don't make excuses. Someone comes and takes him down."
Several guardsmen quickly stepped forward, took out the chains and put them around Zheng Guangjia's neck, then shackled him and took him down on the spot.
This guy cried out in horror: "Your Majesty, I have always been loyal to the imperial court. This guy Qiu Yu is just avenging his personal revenge..."
But no matter how much he complained, Ji Cheng would always turn a deaf ear, as if he didn't hear him. Anyway, he made up his mind and resolutely acted in accordance with Qiu Yu's will.
This was not over yet. Qiu Yu read out the list one by one according to the list on the jade slip, and more than ten officials were arrested and escorted to Daoqin Tianjian. He wanted to interrogate them personally.
If some people were still dissatisfied with Qiu Yu before, thinking that he was too junior and only became the commander-in-chief because of the power of Princess Yanshan, now they are so frightened that this boy has so much power that he can arrest important members of the court at will.
, holding Shang Fang's sword in his arms, which means that he can arrest anyone he wants. If he is impatient, he will kill him first and then punish anyone who dares to offend him.
After arresting a group of officials, the Royal Forest Army retreated, and the banquet officially began. After everyone sat down, they were still frightened, filling the hall with a depressing atmosphere.
Qiu Yu put away Shang Fang's sword and adjusted the atmosphere: "You are all important ministers of the imperial court. Don't worry. I will not let go of a rebellious minister and traitor, and I will never wrongly accuse a good person. As long as you have a clear conscience, you can do whatever you want.
Eat and drink."
After hearing this, the nervousness of the civil and military officials eased. The hall was gradually filled with laughter and laughter. Everyone changed glasses and frequently toasted to Qiu Yu. They felt that King Yan and the eldest princess were not so scary, and this boy
But it makes people afraid of it.
Princess Yanshan didn't like lively occasions and left long ago, and the banquet lasted until late at night. The officials dispersed. Qiu Yu walked out of the hall and saw the old eunuch Hu Eunuch waiting here. He stepped forward and whispered: "