After teasing the important minister, he took it seriously

The next day.

It was the end of autumn, when the officials gathered in the Tai Chi Hall, the east was slightly bright, and the sun was only a ray, rising slowly in the east.

It was a little cold in the morning, and when I took a breath, I felt cold in my lungs. The four corners of the Tai Chi Hall had been lit with copper stoves, and there were two maids guarding the side, placing spices in the stove to prevent the charcoal from gushing out.

The time has not yet arrived, and the officials have not yet completely stood still. As they walked inside, they turned their heads to talk to the people around them.

Half a month after the beginning of the New Deal, a steady stream of silver has been collected into the treasury.

Contrary to what the ministers had expected, the New Deal was only for show among the lower officials, and it was actually aimed at the important officials of one party.

In such a position, everyone envies and envies everyone, and I don't know how many people are staring at the position of being in charge. When someone is put into prison, he will be appointed as the next level who has no faults. Be cautious.

Those who act aboveboard on weekdays, or those who make no serious mistakes, who doesn't want to be promoted to a higher level?Therefore, he was even more concerned about the recovery of the old debts, but he also paid attention to propriety, fearing that he would be accused of exploiting the people.

The New Deal is effective, and the officials who have acted indiscriminately on weekdays are all worried, and they complain in private. At this moment, several people are discussing in low voices.

Prince Xuan Li Yan closed the door to thank the guests because of the fraud case, and the officials who had been in contact with Xuan Wang's mansion could not see Li Yan at this time, and they felt even more urgent.

Some astute people discovered the depths, and the money was handed over to the treasury. A few days ago, the order of the inner palace was passed on to collect grain in various places. This year is a good year, with no floods or droughts. The rice and wheat are several percent more than previous years, and the price is getting lower In other words, the local government buys at the average price over the years. If they are found to have received at a low price, but report the average price to the imperial court to enrich their own pockets, the punishment will remain the same.

It is not uncommon for the government to buy at an average price when the price of grain hurts farmers. However, there is no shortage of food in the court, so why suddenly buy it?

What is the purpose of recruiting craftsmen to open up copper and iron mines?

It is a common thing to open markets in the western border. During Taiping years, it is common to exchange tea and silk for horses and herbal medicines at the border.

However, in recent years, the border has been imminent, and there are only two or three left at the entrance of the city. Now it is reopened, and the purchase of horses has increased by [-]% compared with previous years. Why?

Grain, armor, war horses, those with a keen mind are shocked, this is... a war?

The rectification of the bureaucracy and the follow-up policies are intertwined, and it is by no means something that can be thought of in a day. People have to guess that this matter has been planned for a long time.

With such thorough consideration, it is hard for them to believe that this is the meaning of the young emperor who has never appeared in the inner palace.

It seems like what Xie Mingyue meant.

Many people are worried, it is not uncommon for powerful ministers to gather military power in the name of fighting against thieves, and the next step is to rebel?

Xie Mingyue, who was on the cusp of the storm and was about to steal the country and plot rebellion in everyone's mind, unconsciously talked to the people around him, with a faint smile and gentle tone, as comfortable as a spring breeze washing his face.

It is hard to imagine that such a person would have such ambitions.

Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the time.

Someone looked at Xie Mingyue's face and made such an assertion in his heart.

Minister of the Ministry of War, Chu Huaimao stroked his long beard and listened to Xie Mingyue's words. At the end, he nodded slightly, "Your Majesty has such foresight at such a young age. It is really a blessing for all parties. In my opinion, he is indeed like the emperor."

I just hope that what Xie Mingyue said is indeed the emperor's meaning, not that he is pretending to be the emperor's order.

If all of this was planned by the new emperor, it would really be a great fortune for the country.

The instrument rang to the bronze bell in the platform.

Five watch arrives.

The ministers were about to discuss matters as usual when they suddenly heard a sound outside.

The sound of the king's reliance.

"kneel--"

Before he had time to look outside, the voice of the eunuch standing next to the steps came.

All the ministers were shocked and knelt down with the crowd.

Chu Huaimao subconsciously looked at Xie Mingyue.

Xie Mingyue What does this mean?

Xie Mingyue's face was calm, and there was a flash of astonishment in his eyes.

Why is Your Majesty here?

Everyone kowtowed deeply, and all they could see was the hem of Emperor Yuanqing's robe.

The main hall is tens of feet long, the young man's back is straight, and he walks very smoothly step by step.

Someone quietly looked up, and Xindi sat down calmly, his crown shaking slightly, half covering his dark eyes.

Even though he was only a young man, his aura was very compelling. Those who looked up hurriedly bowed their heads and bowed respectfully.

"Everyone is in peace." The emperor opened his lips, and his voice was that of a young man.

Just like when he took the throne at the age of 19.

In her previous life, Li Chengqi closed her eyes and never imagined that she would return to the Taiji Hall to court again. Seeing all the officials bowing down, she felt a little emotional.

His eyes fell on Xie Mingyue.

Xie Hou didn't look up, so Li Chengqi couldn't see the expression on his face, so she felt a bit regretful.

"rise--"

All the ministers got up and looked up through their movements.

Even though Xie Mingyue had been with him day and night for half a year, Li Chengqi, who was looking at the court clothes, was stunned for a moment, as if time really passed by.

If that's the case, there's nothing wrong with that. After all, Xie Mingyue was still young and inexperienced back then, and her thoughts and tricks are not the same as the old fox who has been immersed in the court for more than ten years.

If Cheng Qi was 19 years old, and he was at this time, the affairs of the court must have been handled much better than before.

The main hall was silent for a while, all the officials looked at each other, and many people cast their eyes on Xie Mingyue.

The new law was opposed by some officials, and there were many criticisms against Xie Mingyue. Could it be that the emperor came today because of Xie Mingyue's instruction?

Some people sneered in their hearts, and invited the young emperor, could it prove that Xie Mingyue gave up his selflessness and devoted himself to serving the country?

What can a young child know?It's just a puppet who has been taught what to say and what not to say!

Xie Mingyue is really good at coaxing the little emperor to give up his uncle who tried his best to support him, but to trust someone with a different surname instead.

Fortunately, Li Yan was not there, otherwise Prince Xuan's situation might be extremely embarrassing.

Li Chengqi's eyes fell on Xie Mingyue's face for a moment, and there seemed to be a smile on the corner of her lips, but it disappeared immediately.

Even he himself was shocked, when did he become such a person who doesn't distinguish between public and private?

At this moment, if Xie Mingyue knew Li Chengqi's thoughts, Xie Hou would be very wronged, so he just smiled.

Besides, even Xie Mingyue herself didn't see that the little emperor smiled at her, so how could it be that there is no distinction between public and private?

The young man's face is straight and straight, and the majesty of the emperor can be seen at a glance.

All the ministers only saw the emperor once when the new emperor ascended the throne, and they watched from a distance. They only remembered that he was a slender young man. He didn't know whether he was quiet or frightened. He obediently followed the guidance of the ceremony officer to complete the grand ceremony.

It can be seen today that all the ministers in the palace who have passed through the two generations are shocked, astonished at the similarity between the new emperor and the previous emperor.

The complexion is not very similar, the lower jaw is slightly raised when facing up, the brows are cold and there is no smile, it is indeed very similar.

The similar appearance is due to blood relationship, so why is the similar manner and habit?

Li Chengqi said, "Half a month has passed since the beginning of the New Deal. You may feel that there are some omissions that need to be made up. I am alone today, so why not talk about them together." Even more nervous, my heart couldn't help but lift up.

There was a moment of silence in the hall, and a needle could be heard falling.

Li Chengqi was neither arrogant nor impatient, and waited for someone to speak without haste.

Even if someone has tens of thousands of dissatisfaction in their hearts, they will not be able to say anything. The new policy is beneficial to the country. There is no doubt about it. Do you want to tell the emperor that because of your new policy, delaying ministers and others accepting bribes?

They are not courting death.

The criminal who was exiled in the fraud case half a month ago has not yet walked to the border in shackles!

"The minister has played." Someone walked out of the row.

Some people looked at the past - Lantai Order, Yingqian.

Lantai does not have much real power in the court, and there are many romantic scholars in it, it is a place for talking.

Yingqian greeted Li Chengqi and said, "Your Majesty, Chen Lantai ordered Yingqian to play."

Li Chengqi, an official in the palace, knew most of them, and a small number of those who didn't know were supposed to be promoted after his death. He remembered this stubborn old man, and nodded slightly, "Speak."

Yingqian said: "Xie Taifu is knowledgeable. Your Majesty is a student of Taifu. I want to know that in ancient times, gentlemen valued righteousness over profit, gathered treasures and property, did not know the discipline, and did not restrain themselves. His Majesty thinks that it is good to make a statement about accumulating money without limit?"

What he said was smooth and stable, but it caused everyone around him to change their expressions.

Ying Qian's words were very clear, pointing out that the emperor's new policy was nothing more than a means of earning money, and would be hated by his subjects.

After speaking, he looked up at the emperor fearlessly.

The young man's face was calm, and he didn't think he was disobedient when he heard this.

Chen Yibai saw the young emperor's behavior during the court examination, and felt that he was calm and calm today, more and more like the late emperor, but those who didn't know why thought that the young emperor was speechless when questioned, and had no way to refute.

The little old man hadn't changed at all.

he said heartily.

The Lantai order does not accept bribes, and of course no one will send bribes to Lantai. Everyone in Lantai thinks they are doing the right thing, and it is natural to be rude when scolding other officials in the court. The whole court is busy for profit. Only they are the real gentlemen.

Li Chengqi smiled and replied: "I have heard that Lantai is a place of elegance, and today I saw the order of Lantai, and it really lives up to the name. It really is "regardless of world affairs, only the place of elegance and mystery". "

Ying Qian was proud of himself, and should be happy to receive such an evaluation from the emperor, but it doesn't sound like a compliment when he uses his words here.

"Lantai Ling said that a gentleman is a metaphor for righteousness, and the next sentence should be that a villain is a metaphor for profit."

Who is a gentleman?Who is the villain?

Now that the New Deal's silver keeps flowing into the government treasury, isn't Ying Qian talking about the villain referring to the emperor?

Ying Qian said forcefully, "I dare not."

There was no fear on his face.

The atmosphere in the hall was stagnant, and some courtiers were surprised to find that although the person who was talking to the little emperor was not himself, his heart was pounding.

"I don't mean to blame, but I feel that what Lan Tailing said is right. "Gather treasures, but don't know Jiji" is the "Book of Jin", which contains a courtier who acts cruelly, amassing countless wealth, and suffering for the people.Lan Tailing asked Gu, is this a good idea?This is not good, not only not, such people are not worthy of being officials, they are high above the temples, and the purpose of the New Deal is to get rid of these corrupt officials and appoint good ministers to make the place peaceful and the people happy. "There was a smile in his tone from beginning to end.

Ying Qian's original intention was to question the emperor, and he never thought that the emperor would block back everything he said with what he said, and what he said was well-founded and could not be refuted.

"Abandoning personnel affairs, guarding the way and not competing, there is the style of the ancient gentleman. However, if the officials are extravagant, the world is shameless, starving and dying, the ten rooms are empty, and there are powerful enemies outside who are spying on the state. Still observe the festival and close the house, Lantai decree, I just want to ask you, can such a person be considered a gentleman?" Li Chengqi asked softly.

Aren't you self-confessed?

That, as the emperor said, is exactly what you think of as a gentleman. Can you admit that this is the way of a gentleman that I abide by in front of everyone in the court?

Ying Qian's face turned red immediately, but he didn't say anything for a while.

The little emperor's voice came from the upload, "The temple is too high, and you can see the blue sky for thousands of miles. You might as well lower your head and look down."

look at the world.

look at people.

The old man with white hair and red face slowly walked back to the crowd with his head down.

The courtiers who had been taunted by many Lantai officials in the court hall for more than ten days couldn't help but chuckled.

"If you have any other opinions, you can share them with me." Li Chengqi is very understanding.

Seeing that he just talked freely, well-founded, and speechless, even if there is an objection, who would dare to speak again?

Li Chengqi's eyes flicked across the group of officials, and stayed on Xie Mingyue's face for a moment longer before she looked back.

"During the reign of Emperor Hui, there were many chaotic policies and conflicts of interests, which led to widespread dissatisfaction among the people, the country's decline, and the need to borrow troops from other countries to quell the chaos. The shame of the alliance back then is only a dozen years old. You probably have not forgotten it. .”

Back then when the alliance was held, Zhou Guo's strength was weak, Li Yanyin was humiliated by his teacher, and the majestic monarch of a country was ordered to pour wine for him, and the monarch was like a minister.

"At the time of the first emperor, there was a great reform, and the government and the public had a new look. The first emperor ruled the country for 11 years, and the history books of Wenzhi and martial arts have already stated that there is no need to talk about it for all the ministers today." Li Chengqi said that she had a very subtle feeling. After all, not everyone Everyone can see what he wrote in this book, "As the son of the late emperor alone, he naturally has to carry on the ambition of the late emperor. The new policy is imperative, and the lonely heart cannot be changed."

The little emperor's voice was neither high nor low, and the young man's voice was not so deep, but it was imposing.

All the ministers bowed down and said together: "The ministers will be of one mind with Your Majesty for the country."

"Recently, Gu also heard that there are a lot of criticisms against the officials of the New Deal in the DPRK and China. Whether it is the Taifu or the Yanghuai Second Shou, they all act under the orders of Gu. will do so."

The emperor's intention to defend is obvious.

Xie Mingyue never expected that Li Chengqi would say such a sentence, and suddenly felt complicated and mixed feelings.

The responsibility of the minister is to bear the burden for the king.

Li Chengqi said this.

Since he said so, he will do so.

But what Li Chengqi said today is completely opposite to what he said before.

Including today's court.

The little emperor didn't have to show up. Before that, no one would resent him, no one dared to resent him. In order to leave room for each other, they would try their best to put the little emperor aside from Xinzheng, calling him bewitched by Xie Mingyue.

But after today, then...

Li Chengqi's words preoccupied his thinking, "If there is nothing else, then leave the court."

All the ministers kowtowed, "The ministers and others send you off to Your Majesty."

The sound echoed in the Tai Chi Hall.

Li Chengqi gets on the chariot and returns to Changle Palace first.

The first thing he did after he went down was to change his clothes.

When Xie Mingyue returned to Changle Palace in response to his orders, she saw that the emperor had already changed into her regular clothes, and when she saw Xie Mingyue coming in in official clothes, she felt a little awkward, "Come talk to Gu after changing your clothes."

Xie Mingyue looked at her official uniform and didn't know where she offended the emperor, she was a little wronged, "Can't I change it and talk to your majesty at the same time?"

Li Chengqi nodded, "Then tell me."

Xie Mingyue really didn't like to be seen taking off her clothes and having to talk to others, so she went to the apse to change her clothes.

When he changed into the clothes he wore before and came in, Li Chengqi was already lying on the bed boneless.

Xie Mingyue sat next to him and held his hand.

Li Chengqi subconsciously twitched back.

No wonder Li Chengqi was on guard, it was really Xie Mingyue who went too far last night.

Last night he said no to Xie Mingyue, Xie Mingyue stopped obediently, didn't ask anything, just looked at him with pale eyes, and then kissed the corner of his lips lightly.

Li Chengqi couldn't bear it anymore, so she leaned over and explained the reason to Xie Mingyue.

It's fine if he doesn't say anything, but after he finished speaking, Xie Hou looked at him with eyes that were even worse than just now, even hotter and stronger.

Fortunately, the young man is still in good health, and what's more, he didn't do his best, otherwise Li Chengqi would doubt whether he could get up from the bed and go to court.

Xie Mingyue was in high spirits, and she wasn't tired at all.

"Your Majesty." Xie Mingyue called him.

Li Chengqi half-opened her eyelids, glanced at him lazily, and didn't seem to pay him much attention.

"Your Majesty." Xie Mingyue kept shouting.

Li Chengqi made room for him inside, "What's the matter?" He asked lightly.

Xie Mingyue wanted to shake his hand, but he deliberately refused to let Xie Mingyue hold his hand, and the two of them had to go around for a while because of such a trivial matter as holding hands.

In the end, Xie Mingyue clasped his hand and put it on her knee, not letting Li Chengqi take it away.

Li Chengqi was really too lazy to argue with Xie Mingyue, so she glanced at him and said nothing.

Xie Mingyue held Li Chengqi's hand and said softly: "It snowed heavily that day."

Li Chengqi said lazily, "Which day?"

He and Xie Mingyue looked at each other, those eyes dimmed for a moment, as if there was grief.

Li Chengqi's heart trembled, and she suddenly understood which day Xie Mingyue was talking about.

"One foot of snow, it fell for two days and one night, the sky and the earth are white," Xie Mingyue said in a low voice, "The moment the Jingyang bell rang, everyone in the world knew that there was a national funeral. On this day, the people closed the market, and everyone wept."

Paper ash intertwined with heavy snow.

The sky is covered by lead ash, and the sky is not seen.

Li Chengqi didn't know that there was such a bleak scene after her death, she was speechless for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

Whether it was seeing the Lantern City that day, or Xie Mingyue telling him that the officials and people mourned after his death, they all silently proved that he was a good emperor.

"Weijun can do this after death, this life is not in vain." He sighed and laughed.

The author says:

One more.

I originally wanted to say that I received 521 in advance, let’s send a red envelope, but it turned out that I received 522 in advance—then let’s draw a prize in early June.

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!