Her Highness Doesn’t Want to Work Hard Anymore

Two days later, the emperor suddenly received an urgent and confidential letter from Shangjing.

After reading the contents of the letter, he was so angry that he threw the teacup next to him.

"It's unreasonable! They are going against the sky!"

All the people serving in the house turned pale with fright, and knelt down in unison, terrified in their hearts.

After a while, the emperor calmed down a little.

He ordered people to clean up the debris on the ground, and said in a deep voice.

"Go and call King Zhao."

After a while, Li Ji appeared in front of the emperor in a wheelchair.

As soon as Li Ji entered the door, he noticed that the atmosphere in the room was not right.

Everyone in the room lowered their heads, not daring to take a breath.

The emperor, on the other hand, was sitting on the low couch, his brows were furrowed and his face was solemn.

When he saw King Zhao coming, his face softened a little.

Li Ji asked after seeing the ceremony.

"Your Majesty suddenly summoned the humble minister, but what are your orders?"

The emperor is not in the mood to gossip with him now, so he said straight to the point.

"I just received a secret letter and learned that something happened to the water in the south.

The money and food sent by the imperial court to relieve the victims were robbed by a group of bandits, and the two censors who were in charge of supervising various disaster relief matters were unfortunately killed by the bandits.

Now there is an urgent secret letter from eight hundred miles from the south, because of the severe flooding, many victims have been displaced.

If money and food are not distributed for disaster relief, things may change. "

The last four words were specially emphasized by the emperor, revealing a bit of murderous air.

He was obviously murderous.

All the people serving in the house were trembling with fright, for fear that the emperor would implicate others in his anger.

Since ancient times, civil rebellions have mostly been dominated by refugees.

Because the refugees have neither land nor proper household registration, they cannot support themselves by normal means, and suffer from hunger and suffering every day. Naturally, they are full of resentment, and they are easily agitated by those who want to.

The change in the emperor's mouth refers to this.

Once the refugees are instigated to make trouble, the whole south will follow suit.

Li Ji naturally knew this too.

He asked calmly: "What does Your Majesty want this minister to do?"

The emperor said in a deep voice.

"I have already sent someone to send a letter back to Shangjing, asking the prince to find a way to raise money, and then he will personally escort the money and food to the south for disaster relief."

Li Ji was quite surprised.

He didn't expect that the emperor would be willing to let the prince go to the south to suffer.

You must know that the crown prince has been loved and favored since he was born, and he is like a star-like existence.

The emperor saw what was going on in his heart and smiled wryly.

"Of course I don't want him to work hard outside, but he handles the disaster relief work by himself.

Now there is such a big mistake.

If he still hides in the palace and does not show his face, won't he leave an impression of incompetence and cowardice in the hearts of the officials and the people?

I also do it for his own good.

Let him go out and suffer a little, so that he can grow up faster. "

Although he didn't expect the prince to be very successful, at least he shouldn't be an incompetent and cowardly character.

Li Ji was noncommittal about this.

Based on his understanding of the prince, the prince may not be able to appreciate the emperor's good intentions, and he may even feel resentment in his heart.

But none of this has anything to do with him, he won't talk too much.

The emperor looked at him and said: "The prince has never traveled far, and he is completely ignorant of the outside world. I hope you can accompany him to the south for disaster relief."

Li Ji didn't speak, just looked down at his legs.

Seeing this, the emperor sighed softly.

"I know that your legs are sick now, so it's inconvenient for you to travel far.

I have no choice but to ask you to help me because I really can't find anyone else who is more suitable. "

Li Ji: "There are so many talented people in the court, why does Your Majesty have to let this crippled official to handle this matter?"

The emperor knew that he couldn't hide it from him, so he said frankly.

"Because I suspect that there are internal ghosts in the court, and some people have connected with external thieves and robbed the money and food for disaster relief.

I don't know who the inner thief is. If the selected person happens to be related to the inner thief, wouldn't even the money and food for the second disaster relief be robbed?

Maybe even the prince's safety will be affected.

Now I can't trust anyone but you.

You shouldn't let me down, right? "

The emperor looked at Li Ji with expectant eyes.

There are many factions in the DPRK and China, and the relationship between the various factions is even more complicated.

Only King Zhao Li Ji had just returned from the border and was not involved in factional struggles.

Moreover, he has a weird personality, he doesn't have a single friend in Shangjing, everyone keeps him at a respectful distance, and when they see him, they can't wait to take a detour.

He was alone and clean, so he naturally became the best candidate for an official.

Li Ji said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to take on this important task."

The emperor frowned, seemingly displeased.

"Are you trying to resist?"

Li Ji: "The prince is the future son of heaven, the crown prince appointed by His Majesty, but the humble minister is just a useless person, and he is really unable to protect his safety."

Emperor: "There is no need to worry about this matter, I will give you the transfer order of the Tiger Roar Camp.

You can call soldiers from Tiger Roar Camp at will.

With them responsible for protecting your safety along the way, nothing will happen. "

Huxiao Camp is one of the three major military camps in Shangjing City. It was originally managed by the Privy Council and was responsible for the picketing of all officials. Its authority is very important.

Li Ji asked again: "What should I do if there are internal thieves around the prince?"

Without even thinking about it, the emperor said, "Of course it's killing without mercy!"

Li Ji: "But what if the crown prince is unwilling?"

The emperor wanted to say how could the prince not be willing, but on second thought, what if the prince was bewitched?

With the prince's temperament, this is not impossible.

So the emperor pondered for a moment, and ordered someone to fetch a sword.

"This is the precious sword given to me by the late emperor, named Hongjun.

In the age of Hongjun, the world will be peaceful, this is the expectation of the first emperor, and it is also my expectation.

You hold this sword, as if I were here in person, whoever dares to stop you, just kill him! "

Wu Wang, who was standing by the side, was secretly startled.

The emperor not only handed over the Tiger Roar Camp to King Zhao, but also gave King Zhao the Hongjun Sword, and granted King Zhao the right to cut first and play later.

Such trust has exceeded the normal range.

Originally, Wu Wang was skeptical about the rumors outside, but now it seems that maybe the rumors are true, King Zhao may really be the emperor's illegitimate son.

Otherwise, how could the emperor trust him so much?

Li Ji took the Hongjun Sword with both hands.

"Your Majesty attaches so much importance to this humble official, this humble official should do his best and die."

Seeing that he was finally willing to take over the job, the emperor felt relieved and said gently.

"It's unnecessary after death. I want you and the prince to come back safely."

Li Ji returned to his residence and put Hongjun Sword on the table casually.

He said to Hua Manman.

"Go and tidy up, and return to Beijing immediately with me."

Hua Manman was startled: "Now?"

Before she could react, Li Ji asked again.

"The king wants to go to the south with the crown prince to do something. Do you stay in the palace and wait for the king to come back, or go to the south with the king?"

Hua Manman: Do you even need to think about it? Of course, stay in the palace and be a happy salted fish!

However, before she could speak, she was interrupted by King Zhao.

"You admire me so much, and you don't want to leave me for a moment. You must be going to the south with me. Well, I agree."

Huamanman:? ? ?

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