first minister

Chapter 328
"Have you heard? There is a nursery rhyme circulating in the city today."

"It's just a nursery rhyme. Now that you're so old, you still listen to that?"

"Just like there are differences between girls in a brothel, there is also a difference between this nursery rhyme and a nursery rhyme."

"Oh? Now that you say that, I'm a little bit interested. Can you tell me about it?"

"Listen carefully, the sun and moon are in the sky, the phoenix and the fox circle the lonely pine, first the son kills the father, and then the brother kills the brother."

In a restaurant in Zhongjing City, several men were gathering in a private room, chatting about something, but when these words came out, everyone in the room was stunned.

grunt.

Someone swallowed the tea he had just held in his mouth.

"this is"

A person stuttered and didn't know what to say.

But there is never a shortage of people showing off their little knowledge in the world. A man said: "The sun and the moon, combined, are not the names of His Majesty today. The sun and the moon are in the sky, which means that His Majesty has ascended the throne, and the phoenix and fox circle the lonely pine. Xiang Xiao Fengshan, the King of Hell on the Black Ice Platform, and the word "Song" for the British Duke, refer to the combined efforts of these three parties to push His Majesty to the throne. The last two sentences, tut, tut, are saying that His Majesty is not in the right position and will suffer backlash. ah!"

The man stood up and said boldly: "Isn't that so? Think about it. The late emperor had been in power for more than 20 years and was known to have as many plans as the sea. How could he suddenly be assassinated and die in the army?" This nursery rhyme points it out directly! The phoenix and the fox circle the lonely pine. With the combined efforts of these three parties, it will be difficult for the late emperor not to die even after he leaves the palace!"

As soon as the chatter box opened, the man's damn desire to win was causing trouble, and someone else said: "You have only seen the first layer. There is a second layer to this nursery rhyme. Why is it the phoenix and fox circling the lonely pine instead of the pine and fox circling Fengshan?" It's not just a simple rhyme, there are factions in it! Think about it, Mr. Xiao is naturally on your Majesty's side, but Duke Yingying is definitely the King of Linjiang County, oh no, the prince's side! "

A sigh sounded, "First a son kills his father, and then a brother kills his brother. Could it be that the story between the late emperor and Your Majesty will happen again?"

Another sigh followed, "I think you guys really hate your longevity!"

Everyone nodded at first, and then realized something was wrong. Before they could react, the door was suddenly kicked open, and several rats from the Black Ice Platform jumped in.

After a while, the dejected people were escorted out of the restaurant, as if they were mourning for their heirs.

And similar situations are happening all over the city.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Xiao wants to see you."

At the door of the royal study, Dong Liang respectfully announced.

Dongfang Ming, who was leaning on the sofa, stood up, rubbed his waist, walked to the desk and sat down, "Let him come in."

Not long after, Xiao Fengshan strode in, saluted Dongfang Ming and said directly: "Your Majesty, you asked Heibingtai to hunt down the people who spread that nursery rhyme?"

Xiao Fengshan's direct questioning made Dongfang Ming suddenly feel angry, but he suppressed it with his reason, "Uncle, do you think there is anything wrong with this?"

Xiao Fengshan said directly: "Of course it's inappropriate, it's hugely inappropriate! It's just a nursery rhyme made up by a thoughtful person. If you ignore it, it will stop on its own. But the more Your Majesty does this, the more it proves that what it says is true. So A large-scale manhunt will not only succeed the plans of those who are interested, but will also chill the hearts of the courtiers and the people!"

Dongfang Ming couldn't help but retorted: "What my uncle said makes sense, but doesn't it matter what the situation is? If it's just an ordinary nursery rhyme, that's it. This nursery rhyme is slanderous and directed at the king and his ministers. What kind of nursery rhyme is this? It's clearly a nursery rhyme. The resentment of those traitors! Such words do not need to be intimidated by heavy rituals, how can they establish my majesty and show the law of the court!"

Xiao Fengshan looked at the stern Dongfang Ming, sighed, and softened his tone, "Your Majesty, I know that you have been wronged and frightened in the past few years. So, before, you asked your personal eunuch to torture the late emperor. The great eunuch, I didn’t say anything; you raided the remnants of Concubine De, but I didn’t stop you; even when you took those who spoke for Concubine De and Xia Jingyun into the Black Ice Platform for torture, I didn’t say anything else. Because These people are not many, and it is more because if this can calm the resentment in your heart, you can govern the country more clearly, but this time, it is different!"

Xiao Fengshan's eyes were blazing, "The previous actions had clear goals. Even if everyone knew about it, they could at most say that those people were unlucky and that your majesty and ministers were merciful, but there wouldn't be many other thoughts, because power struggles have been going on since ancient times. , the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit, this is the unchangeable principle. But now the people in the court have almost been wiped out, and the remaining people are all people who should be treated normally. As for the people, as an emperor, you should Use the way of generosity to show mercy.”

He spoke earnestly and looked at this nephew, whose features were vaguely like those of an elder sister, but whose demeanor was already somewhat unfamiliar, "After all, you are already sitting in this position. As long as you don't make them find it unbearable, how can they take such huge risks?" , to do something big like genocide!"

Dongfang Ming pursed his lips slightly and remained silent.

The so-called loyal advice is harsh to the ears, and receiving a reward for the fault of others is a feat that can be remembered in history. Not everyone can maintain a peaceful mind under such direct admonishment.

What's more, this new emperor, who has been suppressed and tolerated for many years, has a somewhat extreme and distorted mentality.

Xiao Fengshan sighed, "Today's matter is not difficult to solve. Tomorrow, when His Majesty is in the court, he will treat the matter as the minister's idea, scold the minister angrily in a merciful manner, and then release the detained person. In this way, the hearts of the ruling and opposition parties can be calmed down, and a mere nursery rhyme will not cause any concern."

Dongfang Ming couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and all the previous unhappiness disappeared, "Uncle."

Xiao Fengshan smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty can be a good emperor, I think I will be very pleased."

After Xiao Fengshan left, Dongfang Ming sat on a chair and was silent for a long time.

"Your Majesty, Commander Shang wants to see you!" Dong Liang's voice pulled him out of his thoughts. Dongfang Ming frowned. What was he doing here?
However, Nian Zai Shang Zhicheng has been working hard these days. Before he could replace the commander, he had to give him face, so he nodded and said, "Let him come in."

Soon, Shang Zhicheng, wearing armor, walked in and said, "Your Majesty."

"What's the matter?"

"Today, the imperial army patrolled the palace and found several adopted sons of Gao Yi gathered together. They talked about their situation and their plight, and there were many words of dissatisfaction in their words. I am worried that these people are resentful, so please immediately search for the remaining members of Gao Yi to avoid future troubles!"

Shang Zhicheng spoke in a deep voice, full of murderous intent!
Dongfang Ming frowned. Xiao Fengshan's previous words came to mind. He pondered for a moment and looked at Dong Liang, "How is Gao Yi?"

Dong Liang quickly replied: "That guy is tough. He doesn't even have a few breaths left, so he refuses to speak."

Dongfang Ming said slowly: "It has only been a few days since I first ascended the throne. If a close servant of the late emperor suddenly dies in the palace, he may be criticized by others. Send him to the imperial physician for diagnosis and treatment, and be sure to keep his life and interrogate him slowly."

He then looked at Shang Zhicheng, "The way to employ people is to be lenient. I can tolerate heaven and earth, so why not tolerate a few words of resentment. If Gaoyi is alive, they will naturally be honest."

Dong Liang immediately leaned over and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Shang Zhicheng looked stunned, but he immediately reacted and bowed, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Dongfang Ming laughed and waved proudly.
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"Who is this? He is so vicious! If I know about it, I will kill him in pieces!"

In the British Government House, Lu Rusong tore up the paper with the nursery rhyme written on it in his hand, threw it on the ground and roared.

The close confidants stood aside with their necks curled up, not daring to breathe.

As far as the British public is concerned, he really doesn't care much about the criticism, he only cares about this last sentence.

His good grandson has just been crowned the crown prince. He said "The younger brother will kill the older brother". Isn't this a naked attempt to sow discord?

I wish your majesty would kill the prince tomorrow!

When the British Duke's anger subsided, his confidant dared to remind him in a low voice: "Master, do you think you should go to the palace and express your attitude to His Majesty?"

The British Duke reacted quickly and couldn't help but nodded, "Yes, yes, that makes sense. Don't make His Majesty suspicious, thinking that I really have this intention."

The staff nodded, but secretly smiled in their hearts. It's hard to say whether you have that intention or not!

But when the British Duke walked to the door, he suddenly stopped and said, "You said, Your Majesty will not take the opportunity to seize my military power, right?"

The staff members' hearts trembled. They thought of the words in the nursery rhyme, His Majesty's behavior after ascending the throne in the past few days, and the current situation in the court. They dared not make any guarantees.

The British father squinted his eyes and thought, "Forget it, I'll hand you a note, and you can deliver it to me."
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The next day.

At the court meeting, Dongfang Ming followed Xiao Fengshan's statement and gave Xiao Fengshan a scolding, and then announced the immediate release of those arrested yesterday for the nursery rhyme incident. He also made it clear that in the future, no jails would be built for this nonsense, which is fair. Feel at ease!I have a clear conscience!

Many courtiers who did not know the truth immediately burst into tears of gratitude and shouted that the Mingjun is above.

When the court meeting ended, Dongfang Ming returned to the imperial study room with satisfaction. After sitting there for a while, he was bored and decided to go find Concubine Shu for sex.

At this moment, Dong Liang walked in and said, "Your Majesty, someone is here to offer auspicious blessings."

"Oh?"

Dongfang Ming was feeling proud of his performance in bowing his ministers at the court meeting, but he did not expect that auspicious gifts would come to him.

For the emperor, this was no small matter, but a major event that could stabilize the legal system.

"Hurry up!"

Not long after, Dongfang Ming saw the Taoist in a side hall.

Seeing the other person's face, Dongfang Ming couldn't help but be stunned, "Is it you?"

　I didn't get home until ten o'clock today. I hurriedly and slowly finally got out.

　　Long wait, or2
　　
　
(End of this chapter)