first minister

Chapter 153

"Your Majesty, Lu Rusong, greet Your Majesty!"

Lu Rusong still remembered that the last time he came to the imperial study, it was a great deed done by his good daughter and good nephew, which forced him to kneel in the imperial study for a full cup of tea, and in the end he narrowly escaped death and survived the tribulation.

This time, although it was not that dangerous, how could His Majesty say such words!
After waiting for a while, he slowly straightened up when he heard the phrase "flat body" floating above his head.

The expected thunderous fury didn't seem to come. Emperor Chongning gave him a seat as usual, then looked at the note in his hand, and said casually: "Do you know why you are invited into the palace tonight?"

Lu Rusong half-hung his hips and shook his head, "Your Majesty's sacred heart is like an abyss, and I don't know it."

Emperor Chongning chuckled, both sarcasm and questioning, "Really?"

"I really don't know the awe I have for His Majesty, the sun and the moon can learn from it."

Lu Rusong is not slippery, but Emperor Chongning is not interested in going around in circles with him tonight, so he simply showed his cards, "Your good son has done something big tonight!"

Lu Rusong was shocked, and immediately got up, bent down to salute, "I was born as a military general, and above the etiquette and literary talents, it is true that I disciplined my children a little rough. I don't know what kind of scandal this rebellious son has done, but it has even reached His Majesty's ears. Please tell Your Majesty, I will be strict in discipline!"

Emperor Chongning smiled, "It's not a big deal, it's just that he took the captain of Jingzhao Mansion as his own slave and tied an innocent son into prison. The British Duke shouldn't think it's a big deal, right?"

The amount of information in this sentence is not insignificant, and Lu Rusong instantly deciphered several meanings of His Majesty from it.

Thinking of what the little yellow door revealed before entering the palace, he couldn't hold back for an instant, his knees softened, and he knelt directly on the ground.

"On weekdays, I only think of this rebellious son as domineering and domineering, thinking that he will be fine when he grows up, but I never thought that he would commit such a thing! Please rest assured, your majesty, when I go back, I will definitely discipline him severely, and teach him a good lesson for him who is not worthy of virtue! Also give an explanation to the innocent son!"

"Hey! What are you doing with such a big gift! Hurry up and get flat!"

"Your Majesty, I am really ashamed of my love for Your Majesty, because I have no way to teach my son!"

"That's a serious word!"

Emperor Chongning sighed, helped Lu Rusong up himself, and clapped his hands, "At the beginning, your ancestors followed Taizu to overthrow the previous dynasty, conquered the country, fought for a lifetime, shed blood and sweat, and the descendants can't enjoy it? I don't think it's too much."

It was as if he was really digging out Lu Rusong's heart, tears welled up in his eyes, and his face was touched.

"But, Yuanzheng! What happened this time is in full view, and the impact is not small!"

Emperor Chongning walked back to sit on the couch, "On the third floor of Mingyu Building, all the courtiers and dignitaries who are above the third or fourth rank in the imperial court are present. After word of mouth, you should understand!"

"This traitor!" Lu Rusong was still unwilling to admit defeat, but insisted, "When I return home, I will definitely hang him up and beat him until he can't leave the house for half a year!"

"It's not about whether you hit him or not, Aiqing, the wind is not blowing towards him, it's blowing towards you!"

Emperor Chongning had a huge advantage in his hands, so he didn't need to go around in circles at all. He picked up the booklet on the table, "I read a few words, listen to them."

"Captain Zhou, do you just listen to Mr. Lu like this? I don't think you are a captain of Jingzhao Mansion at all! You are the captain of the Lu family, what Your Majesty, what court! The Lu family is your heaven, and you are the official of the Lu family!"

Lu Rusong, who had just returned to his seat, knelt down on the ground again, lying on his stomach, shouting, "Your Majesty, the loyalty of a subject can be learned from the sun and the moon! I serve His Majesty loyally, and dare not disobey in the slightest. This is pure slander!"

"Of course I believe in you, otherwise I wouldn't have announced you into the palace to speak your own words."

Emperor Chongning sighed, "The most important thing, these words have been heard by so many people, what will they think? Will they attack your Lu family? I want to think about you! Listen to this sentence again."

"Your Majesty, do what Master Lu asks you to do. Do you still have your Majesty in your eyes? Do you have any court laws? You acted like a dog for the Lu family so easily and piously. They must have fed you well, right?"

"Get out of the way, I want to see if the surname in this capital city is Lu!"

Lu Rusong heard it like falling into an ice cave, and he didn't even bother to scold Xia Jingyun. He said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! I have absolutely no intention of doing so, and I am powerless to do so. The family of the minister has received the grace of the country and dare not do such a rebellious thing!"

Hearing this, Emperor Chongning narrowed his eyes instead.

Don't you dare?How do I remember that you have already done it?

"I believe in Aiqing. But the ministers and the common people don't know the inside story, so I'm afraid they will criticize you! Moreover, after the other party said such things, you still put him in prison. How can you make people defend you?"

"Aiqing, look at this poem again. It was written by Juzi who was caught in prison. After dawn, this poem will be spread all over the streets and alleys of Beijing. You can expect the result."

Speaking of Emperor Chongning handing over a piece of paper, Lu Rusong stretched out his hand to take it, and looked up, the blood on his face disappeared immediately, as if he had been hit by a sap, his brain was buzzing.

[The arrogance is still too empty, but the loyalty shines through the ages.He didn't serve the country in his life, but kept it as a loyal soul. 】

This.
This is to crucify the Lu family on the pillar of shame!
Not only is it a pillar of shame for the current world, but it is also a pillar of shame for generations to come!
A word suddenly came to mind in his mind: a long-lasting stigma.

Emperor Chongning said slowly: "Of course I am willing to defend Aiqing, but Aiqing must also consider the turbulent public opinion in the court, and even more so, the people in the world. Don't make it difficult for me!"

This sentence is an ultimatum.

I've come to this point, if you are sensible, you can face yourself, if you are not, then I can only help you face.

Xia Jingyun's poem completed the lore, and Lu Rusong, who was successfully crushed, felt like a concubine, and had no choice but to accept his fate: "This kind of scandal happened in my family, and I would like my nephew Lu Fengtao to resign from the position of Huben Zhonglang to make everyone feel safe."

Emperor Chongning said nothing.

Lu Rusong's heart was dripping with blood, so he had no choice but to continue to increase, "Wang Jinhai, the minister of the Ministry of War, is old and a friend of the minister. He has repeatedly told the minister that he wants to become an official. The veteran is willing to talk to him and write a letter to beg for the bones so that His Majesty Jian Ba ​​can appoint young and talented people."

Emperor Chongning remained speechless.

Lu Rusong was also silent for a while, and finally under the pressure of the imperial power, he had to really bow his head, and said in a trembling voice: "This trouble against the son shows the importance and urgency of the education of the children. When I returned home, I discussed with my younger brother to order him to resign from the position of the Central Guard. At home, the children of the family should be more restrained in their conduct and morals, so that the Lu family can help His Majesty solve problems more."

Although the Central Guard Army is only fourth-rank, it holds the important power of selecting and supervising middle- and lower-level military attaches. It can be said that it is a position that even a second-rank general will not change. These years, it has been firmly controlled by the Lu family.

Emperor Chongning finally spoke, "Would it be too difficult for Aiqing, won't it cause disharmony in your family?"

Lu Rusong hurriedly said: "The family of Weichen have all received the favor of the emperor, and they are all willing to solve His Majesty's worries and problems. They will not give up even if they die. They are only officials and half-jobs, and the clansmen will understand!"

Emperor Chongning was greatly moved, he stood up and supported Lu Rusong, with a look of emotion on his face, "It is really a blessing for me to have a lover! It is really a blessing for the country to have the Lu family!"

Lu Rusong burst into tears, choked with sobs and said: "It is also a blessing for me to meet Your Majesty!"

Emperor Chongning patted his hand, "Okay, it's so late, let's go back to work earlier, and rest early after work."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding, I will leave!"

Neither of them mentioned the captain of Jingzhao Mansion, because he was already a dead man.

Walking out of the palace gate, I don't know whether it was the cold wind that froze his cheeks, or the night smudged his face. Lu Rusong's face lost all expression in an instant, only a deep gloom echoed the dark night sky outside.

"Go to the mansion of Wang Shilang of the Ministry of War first."

The sedan chair was lifted, swaying and submerged into the night.

After the British prince left, the little yellow gate who went to announce Lu Rusong's entry into the palace walked into the imperial study and presented the 5000 taels of silver and the conversation.

Emperor Chongning showed no expression on his face, and waved his hand, "I see, let's go down."

Walking out of the palace gate, the little yellow gate looked at His Majesty's personal eunuch with a bit of dissatisfaction, "Father, why didn't Your Majesty reward me?"

The eunuch roared: "Reward you? Today I reward you, but tomorrow you will die without knowing how to die! Let's be dogs for His Majesty honestly, don't have any crooked thoughts!"

Xiao Huangmen's back was sweating wildly, and he understood instantly, "The foster father taught me well, my son knows his mistake, and my son will never dare again!"

He glanced back at the brightly lit and warm imperial study room, and found for the first time that this magnificent room was somewhat scary and frightening.

(End of this chapter)