Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

In less than a year from the time he ascended the throne to the present, his mentality and all aspects of his whole person have undergone tremendous changes. Ning Fan can also feel that he is walking towards loneliness step by step. As the saying goes, it is too cold to be at a high place. Once a person reaches the pinnacle of power, he will face his true self.

What you have to face is endless loneliness, no partners around you, no one to talk to.

Ning Fan once heard a saying that if you wear a mask for a long time, it will slowly grow on your face.

If a person has been covered with a veil of power for a long time, then in the eyes of others, you will no longer be approachable.

"The situation in Jiangnan may not be uncontrollable. The situation in Jiangnan will end with just one word from you."

Yueying looked at Ning Fan with a smile.

Ning Fan nodded. In fact, these things do not require Yueying Liangming's trump card at all. Ning Fan himself also understands that, just like a person playing chess on the chessboard, Ning Fan observes all the chess pieces on the entire chessboard from a god's perspective. He naturally knows Jiangnan This game of chess is not difficult.

In fact, the Eight Princes' Rebellion in Jiangnan was under Ning Fan's control from the very beginning. Even before the eight princes were about to judge, Yue Ying had issued an alarm to Ning Fan.

However, Ning Fan did not stop this rebellion after careful consideration, because he knew that the gentry in Jiangnan had to go through a great purge, and the Eight Kings Rebellion was Ning Fan's first excuse to bloodbath the gentry in Jiangnan.

"It's time to end. Zhou Qun must withdraw from Jiangnan and return to Kyoto immediately. Otherwise, I will not be able to sort out this mess in Kyoto even if I am exhausted."

Ning Fan shook his head and immediately issued the order. This was a clear signal.

The carrier pigeons flew into the sky, and Ning Fan looked at these carrier pigeons flying to the south of the Yangtze River and knew that the news would probably come back early tomorrow morning.

Ning Fan did not rest at the farm at night, but went to Beijing and entered the palace overnight.

In Kyoto, Luo Yong guards the palace gate and the entire city defense of Kyoto. Even if Cheng Wei, as the chief minister of the cabinet, wants to cause trouble in Kyoto, it is impossible. Therefore, the entire Kyoto is still firmly under Ning Fan's control. Under control.

"Your Majesty, this is a list, a list of people who are very close to Cheng Wei."

Luo Yong handed over a list with a long list of names. Ning Fan just glanced at it and threw it directly on the ground: "You can arrest the names on the list, but if there is any resistance, you will be killed on the spot."

Ning Fan can let Cheng Wei go, but he can't let go of these brats who are following the King of Hell.

This mess must use killing to make those who secretly cause trouble fear pain and make them cry.

The news of Ning Fan's return to Kyoto spread unexpectedly the next day, and the entire atmosphere in Kyoto changed. Many people felt that the capital was about to change. The emperor suddenly returned to the capital with a chilling aura.

Ning Fan paid no attention to other officials. He only received a few bachelors from the cabinet.

Because this incident suddenly occurred in Cheng Wei, the capital of the cabinet, several bachelors in the cabinet knew it well.

They were trembling, wondering where the emperor was going, but Ning Fan did not talk to them about anything about Cheng Wei. Ning Fan should have never mentioned anything about Cheng Wei, the capital of the cabinet.

"Zhang Tianming, Grand Scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion!"

Ning Fan called out a name, and a middle-aged man in his early fifties quickly walked forward and knelt on the ground.

"Chen is here!"

Zhang Tianming is neither humble nor arrogant.

Ning Fan was very satisfied with Zhang Tianming's attitude. In fact, Jin Yiwei secretly investigated and found that Zhang Tianming was also a man of peace and had no problems.

"Let me ask you, how are you preparing for the recent scientific examination? How far have you gone?"

When Ning Fan returned to Kyoto, he naturally wanted to ask about the scientific examination that he was most concerned about.

The imperial examination is equivalent to the college entrance examination in later generations, but it is more important than the college entrance examination in later generations, because in this era, it is very common for talents to be buried. If you want to find a pearl in a large amount of sand, you must It took a lot of effort.

In this era, power is inbred, and often as dynasties change, power will be in the hands of more and more tolerant people. If you want to maintain the prosperity and vitality of a dynasty, you must have constant infusion of fresh blood. .

The imperial examination was a means of injecting fresh blood into the dynasty, and it was evident that Ning Fan attached great importance to the imperial examination.

"Your Majesty, the imperial examination has always been run by a few bachelors in the cabinet, and Chen naturally participated in it."

Zhang Tianming first did not take the main responsibility on himself, but explained to Ning Fan that the imperial examination was not his concern alone. No matter whether the progress was fast or slow, good or bad, the credit was not his alone. The crime is naturally not his alone.

Ning Fan smiled slightly when he heard what Zhang Tianming said, thinking that Zhang Tianming was indeed an old man.

However, Ning Fan also understands that such a person is capable, but Zhang Tianming comes from a poor family, so he is used to being cautious in doing things.

"I just asked about your progress and nothing else."

Ning Fan said coldly.

"It's not completely ready yet. If we go by His Majesty's previous schedule, I'm afraid it will be postponed by a month."

Zhang Tianming said boldly.

Ning Fan's face became extremely cold when he heard this. He stared at Zhang Tianming coldly and said suddenly: "I will now completely leave the imperial examination to you. You will preside over it. I will conduct the imperial examination according to the original time. If it is delayed by one day, Time, I will dismiss you from your post and investigate."

When Zhang Tianming heard this, although his face was frightened, his eyes showed a look of surprise and joy. He knew that this was an opportunity, a huge opportunity, and his career would be just around the corner.

"The minister obeys the order."

Zhang Tianlin kowtowed and thanked him without saying a word.

As for the other bachelors, they didn't even look at the hotel or ask anything, as if they were just a few pieces of wood standing there.

In fact, Ning Fan secretly knew about these bachelors. These people were useless. Therefore, in Ning Fan's eyes, they were useless and not worth mentioning. Zhang Tianming, on the other hand, was a useful talent. In the future, he would serve as Zhou Qun. 's right-hand man.

Afterwards, Ning Fan called the Household and Military Departments to the front. After careful questioning, Ning Fan did not take any action against the senior officials of these two departments.

Cheng Wei, the capital of the current cabinet, suddenly disappeared. This was a huge thing, but no one in the entire court dared to mention it. It was as if the capital of the cabinet had disappeared from the world, and it seemed as if this person had never existed.

Everyone is very secretive about this matter, and no one dares to mention it easily.

Ning Fan didn't mention it, and others were even more afraid to mention it. Then the good news came from Jiangnan, which shocked the entire court. In less than a year from the time he ascended the throne to the present, his mentality and all aspects of his whole person have undergone tremendous changes. Ning Fan can also feel that he is walking towards loneliness step by step. As the saying goes, it is too cold to be at a high place. Once a person reaches the pinnacle of power, he will face his true self.

What you have to face is endless loneliness, no partners around you, no one to talk to.

Ning Fan once heard a saying that if you wear a mask for a long time, it will slowly grow on your face.

If a person has been covered with a veil of power for a long time, then in the eyes of others, you will no longer be approachable.

"The situation in Jiangnan may not be uncontrollable. The situation in Jiangnan will end with just one word from you."

Yueying looked at Ning Fan with a smile.

Ning Fan nodded. In fact, these things do not require Yueying Liangming's trump card at all. Ning Fan himself also understands that, just like a person playing chess on the chessboard, Ning Fan observes all the chess pieces on the entire chessboard from a god's perspective. He naturally knows Jiangnan This game of chess is not difficult.

In fact, the Eight Princes' Rebellion in Jiangnan was under Ning Fan's control from the very beginning. Even before the eight princes were about to judge, Yue Ying had issued an alarm to Ning Fan.

However, Ning Fan did not stop this rebellion after careful consideration, because he knew that the gentry in Jiangnan had to go through a great purge, and the Eight Kings Rebellion was Ning Fan's first excuse to bloodbath the gentry in Jiangnan.

"It's time to end. Zhou Qun must withdraw from Jiangnan and return to Kyoto immediately. Otherwise, I will not be able to sort out this mess in Kyoto even if I am exhausted."

Ning Fan shook his head and immediately issued the order. This was a clear signal.

The carrier pigeons flew into the sky, and Ning Fan looked at these carrier pigeons flying to the south of the Yangtze River and knew that the news would probably come back early tomorrow morning.

Ning Fan did not rest at the farm at night, but went to Beijing and entered the palace overnight.

In Kyoto, Luo Yong guards the palace gate and the entire city defense of Kyoto. Even if Cheng Wei, as the chief minister of the cabinet, wants to cause trouble in Kyoto, it is impossible. Therefore, the entire Kyoto is still firmly under Ning Fan's control. Under control.

"Your Majesty, this is a list, a list of people who are very close to Cheng Wei."

Luo Yong handed over a list with a long list of names. Ning Fan just glanced at it and threw it directly on the ground: "You can arrest the names on the list, but if there is any resistance, you will be killed on the spot."

Ning Fan can let Cheng Wei go, but he can't let go of these brats who are following the King of Hell.

This mess must use killing to make those who secretly cause trouble fear pain and make them cry.

The news of Ning Fan's return to Kyoto spread unexpectedly the next day, and the entire atmosphere in Kyoto changed. Many people felt that the capital was about to change. The emperor suddenly returned to the capital with a chilling aura.

Ning Fan paid no attention to other officials. He only received a few bachelors from the cabinet.

Because this incident suddenly occurred in Cheng Wei, the capital of the cabinet, several bachelors in the cabinet knew it well.

They were trembling, wondering where the emperor was going, but Ning Fan did not talk to them about anything about Cheng Wei. Ning Fan should have never mentioned anything about Cheng Wei, the capital of the cabinet.

"Zhang Tianming, Grand Scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion!"

Ning Fan called out a name, and a middle-aged man in his early fifties quickly walked forward and knelt on the ground.

"Chen is here!"

Zhang Tianming is neither humble nor arrogant.

Ning Fan was very satisfied with Zhang Tianming's attitude. In fact, Jin Yiwei secretly investigated and found that Zhang Tianming was also a man of peace and had no problems.

"Let me ask you, how are you preparing for the recent scientific examination? How far have you gone?"

When Ning Fan returned to Kyoto, he naturally wanted to ask about the scientific examination that he was most concerned about.

The imperial examination is equivalent to the college entrance examination in later generations, but it is more important than the college entrance examination in later generations, because in this era, it is very common for talents to be buried. If you want to find a pearl in a large amount of sand, you must It took a lot of effort.

In this era, power is inbred, and often as dynasties change, power will be in the hands of more and more tolerant people. If you want to maintain the prosperity and vitality of a dynasty, you must have constant infusion of fresh blood. .

The imperial examination was a means of injecting fresh blood into the dynasty, and it was evident that Ning Fan attached great importance to the imperial examination.

"Your Majesty, the imperial examination has always been run by a few bachelors in the cabinet, and Chen naturally participated in it."

Zhang Tianming first did not take the main responsibility on himself, but explained to Ning Fan that the imperial examination was not his concern alone. No matter whether the progress was fast or slow, good or bad, the credit was not his alone. The crime is naturally not his alone.

Ning Fan smiled slightly when he heard what Zhang Tianming said, thinking that Zhang Tianming was indeed an old man.

However, Ning Fan also understands that such a person is capable, but Zhang Tianming comes from a poor family, so he is used to being cautious in doing things.

"I just asked about your progress and nothing else."

Ning Fan said coldly.

"It's not completely ready yet. If we go by His Majesty's previous schedule, I'm afraid it will be postponed by a month."

Zhang Tianming said boldly.

Ning Fan's face became extremely cold when he heard this. He stared at Zhang Tianming coldly and said suddenly: "I will now completely leave the imperial examination to you. You will preside over it. I will conduct the imperial examination according to the original time. If it is delayed by one day, Time, I will dismiss you from your post and investigate."

When Zhang Tianming heard this, although his face was frightened, his eyes showed a look of surprise and joy. He knew that this was an opportunity, a huge opportunity, and his career would be just around the corner.

"The minister obeys the order."

Zhang Tianlin kowtowed and thanked him without saying a word.

As for the other bachelors, they didn't even look at the hotel or ask anything, as if they were just a few pieces of wood standing there.

In fact, Ning Fan secretly knew about these bachelors. These people were useless. Therefore, in Ning Fan's eyes, they were useless and not worth mentioning. Zhang Tianming, on the other hand, was a useful talent. In the future, he would serve as Zhou Qun. 's right-hand man.

Afterwards, Ning Fan called the Household and Military Departments to the front. After careful questioning, Ning Fan did not take any action against the senior officials of these two departments.

Cheng Wei, the capital of the current cabinet, suddenly disappeared. This was a huge thing, but no one in the entire court dared to mention it. It was as if the capital of the cabinet had disappeared from the world, and it seemed as if this person had never existed.

Everyone is very secretive about this matter, and no one dares to mention it easily.

Ning Fan didn't mention it, and others were even more afraid to mention it. Then the good news came from Jiangnan, which shocked the entire court.