first minister

Chapter 334

But anger is anger. After all, Dongfang Ming is not an impulsive teenager. He knows that in the current situation, Xiao Fengshan is his most solid support.

So he took a deep breath and lowered his head in humiliation, "Uncle, I was wrong."

Seeing the emperor bow his head and admit his mistake in front of him, Xiao Fengshan was also shocked to realize that his attitude seemed to be a little too much.

He immediately slowed down his tone and preached to his nephew earnestly, "Your Majesty, my words may be offensive, but you really did something wrong in this matter!"

Dongfang Ming sighed, "Uncle, the matter has come to an end. It's useless to talk more. What should we do for the present?"

Xiao Fengshan sat down on a chair nearby and thought: "There are two main points. First, the attitude of British public servants. Usually for these people, women's affairs don't care so much, as long as they provide enough benefits. But Shu After all, the concubine is the legitimate daughter of the British father-in-law. She needs to test the British father-in-law's feelings for her. If possible, exchange some benefits and make some promises in exchange for his understanding. If this is done, it will not be a big problem. "

"Secondly, according to the public opinion of Shilin people, the nursery rhyme last time was a blessing in disguise for us. We can characterize it as a malicious slander by the enemy. With the lessons learned from the nursery rhyme, coupled with our attitude of not arresting or prohibiting, I believe we should be able to gain trust. most people."

"Oh, one more thing, that is, the plan to let the British army lead the expedition needs to be changed."

Dongfang Ming was stunned, "Why?"

Xiao Fengshan looked at him, "Aren't you afraid that he will do it again?"

Dongfang Ming broke into cold sweat on his back and nodded repeatedly, "What about suppressing the bandits and suppressing the rebellion?"

"Send someone else to go. I also have a few personal guards under my command. It's no problem to fight the rebels. There are also other generals in the court. Try to match them together. There are more than just the British Duke in Zhongjing City." There are tens of thousands of people in the Yulin and Huben armies."

Xiao Fengshan muttered: "If nothing else happens, the dispute between us and the British Duke will come down to how many people should be left for him."

He stood up and said, "If your Majesty has no other objections, I would personally go to the British Duke's Mansion and have a good talk with him."

Dongfang Ming naturally didn't want it, so he quickly said: "I'm here to help you, uncle."

Xiao Fengshan looked at him, hesitated to speak, and finally turned and left.

Looking at Xiao Fengshan's back, Dongfang Ming sat on the chair and felt wet on his back, as if a fish had finally come out of the water and felt a lot more relaxed.

He looked at Dong Liang who dared to raise his head and stood up slowly, and laughed at himself, "I am worthy of being an emperor."

Dong Liang quickly smiled and wanted to flatter him, but Dongfang Ming waved his hand half-heartedly.

On the other side, Xiao Fengshan strode out and stood in front of the palace. Looking at the changing wind and clouds on the horizon, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He only felt that the road was long and it was not any easier than the days when he was guarding against open guns and hidden arrows in Longshou State. .

He shook his head and walked out. Not far away, he saw a Taoist priest wearing a wooden hairpin and wide robes walking towards him under the leadership of a small yellow door.

When Xiao Huangmen saw Xiao Fengshan, he quickly saluted in panic.

The Taoist with fluttering sleeves and an immortal demeanor smiled and made a bow.

Xiao Fengshan frowned, "Who are you?"

"The poor Taoist Kunlun Taiyi."

"Which Master Guanmiao was consecrated by His Majesty yesterday?"

"It's all His Majesty's grace."

Xiao Fengshan looked at him and said coldly: "If you dare to lead your majesty to neglect state affairs, seek immortality and ask questions, and offer witchcraft and demon prescriptions, you will be killed directly!"

After speaking, he walked away.

When Xiao Fengshan was far away, Xiao Huangmen wiped his sweat and said, "Taoist Priest, please come this way."

Not long after, Master Taiyi came to a side hall, and not long after that, Dongfang Ming was waiting.

"His Majesty."

Dongfang Ming walked in slowly and looked at him, "Master, why do you want to see me today?"

Master Taiyi made a bow and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive the common people for deceiving the emperor."

Dongfang Ming and Dong Liang behind him:? ? ?
Dongfang Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, "What does this mean?"

Master Taiyi sighed, "Pindao entered the palace a few days ago. His majesty seems to be tired of hard work. It must be because of the heavy state affairs and the heavy responsibility of managing all kinds of things every day. He also has the heavy responsibility of spreading branches and leaves. There is a secret technique in the ancient room in Pindao's door. , has the effect of consolidating the foundation and cultivating the vitality, even if the dragon is strong and the tiger is fierce, there is no worry of exhaustion. However, the Tao is not taught lightly, and poor Taoists dare not specialize in it. Feihe sent the message to the master and got his consent, and then he was allowed to use this technique. I offer it to Your Majesty as a thank you for Your Majesty’s devotion to Taoism. Therefore, I came here to see you today.”

Listening to these words, Dongfang Ming felt a emptiness in his lower back. In addition, his character had not yet been tempered properly. He couldn't help but said with a bit of urgency: "What kind of crime is this to deceive the emperor?"

Taiyi Zhenren said: "On the way here just now, Pindao met Mr. Xiao. Mr. Xiao warned Pindao not to guide His Majesty to search for immortals, let alone to offer the so-called secret recipe of magic, otherwise Pindao would be beheaded himself. Although Dao is not afraid of life and death, he does not want to cause disharmony between Your Majesty and Mr. Xiao, so I thought that I would not offer this recipe, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to forgive the sin of deceiving the emperor as a poor Taoist."

Mr. Xiao.
Dongfang Ming felt a sense of gloom and irritation in his heart, and said, "Present this recipe. If Mr. Xiao dares to embarrass you, take this and tell him!"

As he spoke, Dongfang Ming took off a jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Master Taiyi.

Master Taiyi looked troubled, "Your Majesty, please don't embarrass me. If Mr. Xiao gets angry."

"I am the emperor! I am the supreme king of the country, can't I protect one person?!"

Dongfang Ming's tone suddenly rose, and his expression was terrifyingly gloomy.

Master Taiyi sighed when he saw this, took the jade pendant with both hands, and took out a booklet from his arms, "This is the general outline. It needs to be studied for 49 days before it can be completed. If your majesty needs it, I can come to the palace every day to guide your majesty." If you study for half an hour, you can get twice the result with half the effort.”

Dongfang Ming took it and took a look. On the pamphlet, there were five words written on it: Xuannv's Secret Scripture.

Turning over the first page, it read: Between heaven and earth, Yin and Yang must move.Yang is transformed by yin, and yin is connected by yang.One yin and one yang go hand in hand.Therefore, the male sense is strong, the female sense is strong, the two qi are intertwined, and the fluids are connected.
As expected, it was the secret technique in the room, and he was secretly happy, "Okay, now I can help Master Lao."

In excitement, Dongfang Ming's title changed.Taiyi Zhenren made a Taoist bow and said, "Your Majesty was born according to the way of heaven. I should try my best to serve him. This is also the practice of heaven."

"Dong Liang, send the real person out of the palace, and then give the real person a gold medal that allows him to enter and leave the palace freely. He can enter the palace at the right time every day."

"Yes."

"Poverty, leave!"

After Dong Liang and Taiyi Zhenren left, Dongfang Ming flipped through the book and put it solemnly into his arms, "Here comes someone!"

"His Majesty!"

"Whoever brought the real person into the palace just now, go and find it for me."

"Yes!"

Soon, the little Huangmen was brought to Dongfang Ming fearfully.

"No need to be nervous, I want to ask you a few words. After you two entered the palace just now, who did you meet on the way there?"

"I met Commander Shang at the palace gate, and later met Mr. Xiao not far outside the imperial study."

"What Mr. Xiao said to you, tell it truthfully."

After the little yellow doorkeeper recounted the situation one by one, Dongfang Ming nodded slightly, "It's okay, let's go down."

After hearing the truth, Dongfang Ming let go of his doubts about Taiyi, but the frustration in his heart became even greater.

He returned to the imperial study, and Dong Liang also came back.

After serving lunch, Dong Liang asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, are you going to the Queen's place tonight?"

Dongfang understood him and said calmly: "Zhaoyang Palace."

Dong Liang was shocked, "Your Majesty, this is not."

Dongfang Ming snorted, "Now that I know everything, why should I hide it?"

Dong Liang was stunned and unable to refute.
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The British Duke and several close ministers sat and chatted for a long time, and decided on many strategies for the next things.

"Your Majesty is naturally wary of me, but with his strength, even if Xiao Fengshan tries his best to move around for him, he is still far behind me. Therefore, we just need to work steadily, make progress, and wait for the right time."

"At this critical moment, I will definitely stay in the capital and will not leave the capital rashly. You can rest assured. The military power will also not let go. They want to just pull out my minions, but it is too simplistic! "

Everyone nodded in unison, with a beautiful longing for the future in their expressions.

Now that the late emperor has died, the concubine has fled, the prime minister has died, and the new emperor has been stripped of his wings by the late emperor, no matter how you look at it, it is the British Duke who has taken advantage.

As long as you work steadily, you will be rich and prosperous in the next few decades!
"Master, Mr. Xiao is here to visit."

Just as he was saying this, everyone's expression suddenly changed with just one sentence.

What made them even more confused was that behind them, Xiao Fengshan ignored the dissuasion of the guests and walked in directly, bumping into the faces of the ministers who had no time to hide.

Xiao Fengshan didn't say much. He glanced at these embarrassed ministers, and then smiled faintly at Lu Rusong, "Mr. British, could you please take a step to speak?"

This extremely harsh but not overly domineering behavior made Lu Rusong, who was originally in charge of the home court, feel a sharp increase in pressure, not to mention the ministers who were bumped into face to face.

Lu Rusong extended his hand and took Xiao Fengshan to a waterside pavilion.

And those ministers hurriedly left with heavy haze and lingering fear in their hearts, wondering if they could sleep tonight.

When he sat down in the waterside pavilion, the British Duke had already regained his composure. He waved back, looked at Xiao Fengshan, and said slowly: "Xiao Xianggong, why are you here?"

Xiao Fengshan said calmly: "I'm here because of the rumors in the city today."

Mr. Britain narrowed his eyes slightly, but Xiao Fengshan stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Britain, please listen to what I have to say first."

"First, this matter is true, but His Majesty took the initiative."

"Secondly, this rumor was concocted by someone with the intention of driving a wedge between the British Duke and His Majesty."

"Third, His Majesty made Prince Linjiang the crown prince, fulfilling his original promise."

"Fourth, the British Duke doesn't like Concubine Shu very much, otherwise he wouldn't have sent her to the palace to seek favor."

Lu Rusong's expression changed suddenly, but Xiao Fengshan didn't give him a chance to speak.

"Fifth, in the face of interests, a woman who has lost her role should not be the key to the overall situation."

"Sixth, the imperial court will no longer invite the British Duke to lead an expedition. With [-] troops under his command, the imperial court will only recruit [-]. The British Duke will still be troubled by the important task of defending the capital."

"Seventh, the British Lord has always known the military. Please help recommend a counter-insurgency commander to quell the rebellion as soon as possible and stabilize the political situation."

"Eighth, if the King of Jiaodong County comes, we will all die."

After he finished speaking, he looked at the British Duke with deep and cold eyes, "After I have finished speaking, do you agree or disagree with the British Duke?"

(End of this chapter)