Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Chapter 13 Convince People With Virtue
  After calming down, Emperor Jingjiang squinted his eyes and said coldly: "I really never expected that the national treasury would be so empty that I would need support from my small treasury, but my ministers are all so rich, with dozens of Everyone wants to buy two taels of wine, and they even want to buy twenty bottles directly!"

"Humph!"

Emperor Jingjiang sneered and said angrily: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country, but what about these ministers? The Yangtze River flood killed more than 3,000 people, and no one paid for it. They all wanted to let me out! Until now, I am still in the mood. Wine tasting!”

"Okay! He is truly the pillar of the country!"

Wang Jingwen knew that Emperor Jingjiang was angry, so he stood aside silently.

It wasn't until Emperor Jingjiang calmed down and was about to review the memorial again that he asked: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing that needs to be reported. The inspector in charge of the Duantian Mansion area has arrived in the capital and is currently waiting for the summons outside. Your Majesty, do you want to see me now?"

"Duantian Mansion? Yangqu County? Lin Xiaofeng? Okay! See you now!" Emperor Jingjiang suddenly became interested, and then shook his head: "It's not appropriate to be in Qianqing Palace, let him wait for me in the Imperial Study Room!"

"By the way, what is the prince busy with now?"

When Wang Jingwen heard this, his heart tightened. His Majesty might have forgotten the prince's situation. He answered carefully: "The prince... is still hanging in the imperial garden..."

"What! Still hanging???" Emperor Jingjiang's expression suddenly changed after hearing this, "What's going on? Didn't I say that it would be fine if I hung him up for a while? It's been three days, is he okay?"

Emperor Jingjiang was a little confused. The weather was not warm now. Being left on a tree for three days could be fatal!
  Wang Jingwen secretly cried out in his heart that he should have reminded Emperor Jingjiang of this earlier to see when the prince would be put down.

After all, His Majesty was furious at that time, and no one dared to put the prince down without his order. But because he was so immersed in the joy of buying and selling, he accidentally forgot about it.

At this time, facing Emperor Jingjiang's question, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the prince is in good health. The old slave has arranged for the maid to take care of him day and night. He will have food when he is hungry, add clothes when he is cold, and he will light a bunch of food next to the tree. Gonghuo. Just hanging up makes the prince feel very uncomfortable..."

After hearing Wang Jingwen's explanation, Emperor Jingjiang breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved.

This rebellious son does need to be taught a lesson, but the punishment is too severe, and the father will inevitably feel distressed. So, he changed his mind and said, "Put the prince down and ask him to wait for me in the imperial study. I want to see him."

"Yes!" Wang Jingwen replied, secretly glad that the matter did not deteriorate further.

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  Three days, whether it is too long or too short.

Although the Yangtze River floods came with help from Yinliang, the fundamental problem was still not solved.

When he grew up to be the prince Li Dexian, his life was almost completely changed in the past three days.

During these few days in the Royal Garden, Li Dexian felt that he was facing unprecedented challenges in his life. On the first day, he also tried to regain his freedom by begging for mercy, but the indifference of the guards shattered his illusions.

The next day, Li Dexian changed his strategy and wanted to take advantage of the meal and convenience to escape when the guards were negligent. As a result, he was caught twice in a row, which completely disheartened him.

On the third day, Li Dexian seemed to have accepted the reality and began to enjoy the garden scenery by himself, but he was still mumbling something.

After Wang Jingwen received the order from Emperor Jingjiang, he hurried to the Imperial Garden and ordered the maids to put the prince down.

However, the originally arrogant Li Dexian now let everyone manipulate him with a numb face, which made Wang Jingwen feel a little pity in his heart.

"Your Highness, I'm late! Are you...are you okay?" Wang Jingwen's voice was filled with worry.

Li Dexian snorted: "Hmph! Did Emperor Gou Jingjiang ask you to come?"

"His Royal Highness! Be careful what you say! Be careful what you say!" As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Wang Jingwen felt as if he was struck by lightning. He rushed forward and covered Li Dexian's mouth: "Your Majesty has been thinking about you these past few days. Food and clothing are all arranged by His Majesty. I’m waiting for you in the imperial study room now!”

How could Li Dexian listen to these explanations? He pushed Wang Jingwen away, and the grievances in his heart surged out like a flood: "Three days! Three days! Do you know how I spent these three days! Do you know!"

"Ancestor, don't expect me to forgive him! I said so!"

Wang Jingwen quickly comforted: "Your Highness! Your Majesty has really been caring about you, and now he is eager to meet you! He is in the imperial study room!"

"Okay!" Li Dexian raised his head with tears in his eyes, a hint of stubbornness in his eyes: "I want to see what he says!"

Wang Jingwen groaned secretly in his heart. He was hung for three days in a row. Is His Highness the Crown Prince mentally abnormal?

Ahhhhh! Annoying!
  But this is always His Majesty’s family matter, let’s see how His Majesty will solve it!
  Wang Jingwen took Li Dexian and walked quickly to the imperial study room.

Just as he was about to knock on the door to ask for permission, Li Dexian kicked the door open.

"faint········"

Before the words could be spoken, Emperor Jingjiang's concerned voice interrupted Li Dexian's long-simmering anger.

"How is my son's health? I have indeed been negligent in the past two days. I shouldn't, I shouldn't!"

Emperor Jingjiang put down the memorial and walked out of the desk. He patted Li Dexian on the shoulder. After confirming that the latter was in good health, he said seriously: "You are still strong, but you have to grow up quickly. After all, sooner or later, in this country, everything will change." It’s all yours.”

"You have to remember that although those courtiers are a bit pedantic, their experience is enough to help you support this country. You have to learn more, ask more questions and practice more. Don't be as stubborn as before! Otherwise, you will not be the only one who is harmed. , but the whole world!”

"In the imperial family, many things are not up to you to choose, and you are not allowed to be willful."

"I hope that you can grow up quickly, but I am afraid that when you grow up, I will be old and unable to protect you."

"..."

In the deep and wise teachings of Emperor Jingjiang, Li Dexian's eyes suddenly flashed a faint redness like the sunset. It was a complex emotion surging, including shame, touching, and long-lost kindness. His lips were slightly open, and the anger and accusation he was about to express seemed to be pulled by an invisible force in his father's words and got stuck in the back of his throat.

How long has it been since I heard such heartfelt words from my father? The self who once rode on the broad shoulders of his father and looked out at the unknown world together seems to have drifted away in the long river of time.

Thoughts were like surging waves, hitting his heart one after another. Those tough words that were originally prepared became so difficult to say at this time. In the end, he could only say three words with difficulty in a weak voice: "I know."

Emperor Jingjiang looked at Li Dexian quietly, with a trace of imperceptible relief in his eyes. He gently patted the prince's shoulder and sighed silently in his heart: It seems that the prince is not really hard-hearted, he just needs more understanding and care.

But suddenly, Emperor Jingjiang's voice suddenly turned cold, and he said angrily: "Did you kick in the door just now? Do you still want to call me Hunjun? Humph! You traitor! You can kneel at the foot of the wall now without my permission. , can’t get up!”

"???"

Li Dexian was confused!
  How about a loving father and a filial son?

Why did it suddenly become a lesson to Nezha? ! ! !
  Father, did Grandpa Huang treat you like this before? “Why don’t you go quickly?!”

Li Dexian looked stunned. Although he was a little confused, he obediently walked to the corner and knelt down. At this moment, he had completely lost the arrogance and anger he had before, leaving only his pouty lips.

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  "Your Majesty, the inspector of Duantian Mansion has arrived at the door. Do you want him to come in now?" Wang Jingwen observed his words and changed the subject at the right time.

Emperor Jingjiang nodded: "Let him come in!"

In the silent hall, a solemn voice came: "Inspector of Duan Tianfu, Zhou Zhiwei!" This voice echoed in the hall, making people feel an invisible majesty.

A middle-aged man in official uniform walked in slowly. His face was haggard and he looked a little depressed.

You can't blame him for his expression. In the past two days, he rushed to the capital overnight. The starry night journey almost exhausted his energy. In addition, Emperor Jingjiang's sudden summons made him feel too nervous to relax along the way.

Entering the main hall, Zhou Zhiwei bowed deeply to Emperor Jingjiang.

"My lord, Zhou Zhiwei, pay homage to your majesty! Long live my emperor! Long live my emperor!"

Emperor Jingjiang was sitting on the dragon throne, full of majesty, and did not ask Zhou Zhiwei to get up immediately.

Instead, he watched the memorial silently.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the royal study became freezing cold.

It was not until he finished annotating the memorial in his hand that Emperor Jingjiang raised his head, stared at Zhou Zhiwei, and said slowly: "Zhou Zhiwei, right? Do you know Yangqu County?"

Upon hearing this name, Zhou Zhiwei suddenly stopped breathing, his pupils dilated, and his body trembled. His face instantly turned pale, and his whole body began to tremble uncontrollably. However, he did not dare to raise his head and look at Emperor Jingjiang, and could only continue to kneel down.

Emperor Jingjiang stared at Zhou Zhiwei quietly without speaking.

After a while, after Zhou Zhiwei adjusted his mentality, he slowly said: "Your Majesty, Yangqu County is a county on the edge of Duantian Mansion, and it falls within the inspection scope of Wei Chen."

"It has long been a poor county, with a population of less than 2,000, but food is still difficult to sustain. People often starved to death in the past few years. Seven years ago, the county magistrate at that time all starved to death in office. Therefore, Duantian Mansion has been suffering from starvation in recent years. Exempt from taxes in Yangqu County."

After saying this, Zhou Zhiwei still knelt on the ground motionless. He could not get up without His Majesty's will.

What's more, even if His Majesty asked him to get up now, he wouldn't dare, otherwise his trembling legs and pale face would give him away.

Li Dexian, who was kneeling in the corner, looked at Zhou Zhiwei curiously. This was the first time he had seen that his father would let an official kneel down for such a long time.

You should know that although Emperor Jingjiang was born in the military, he always treated officials as "conquering people with virtue".

The imperial study fell into silence again, and Emperor Jingjiang picked up a memorial and read it again, as if he had forgotten about it.

After a long time, he finally broke the silence: "Zhou Zhiwei, please raise your head and let me see!"

Zhou Zhiwei raised his head tremblingly, and Emperor Jingjiang sneered: "My dear, why are you so pale?"

Zhou Zhiwei tried his best to force out a smile that was uglier than crying, and said: "Your Majesty is considerate of me, and I am so flattered! My face is pale because I came all night and I am a little tired. I just need to take a rest."

"That's good! It's really hard for the inspector to patrol the world for me. I wonder how many times Zhou Aiqing has been to Yangqu County in these years?" Emperor Jingjiang seemed to ask casually.

Zhou Zhiwei quickly lowered his head and replied: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen has been to Yangqu County three times since he became the inspector."

"Oh? Have you been there three times? So, has there been any change in Yangqu County?"

"Change?" Zhou Zhiwei thought for a while and replied: "Your Majesty, there has indeed been a change. Although it is still poor, no one has starved to death in recent years, and it can barely be regarded as... enough food and clothing."

"Bold!" Emperor Jingjiang slammed down the memorial in his hand and said angrily: "That's nonsense! Zhou Zhiwei, how dare you deceive the emperor?!!!"

Zhou Zhiwei was so frightened by the emperor's anger that he retreated repeatedly, then fell to his knees suddenly and knocked his head heavily on the cold floor, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! Everything I say is true, and there is absolutely no lie!"

"Absolutely false?!" Emperor Jingjiang said coldly.

Zhou Zhiwei quickly replied: "If you make false claims, the sky will strike with lightning!"

"Um?!"

Emperor Jingjiang was a little shocked.

Looking at Zhou Zhiwei's performance, it is obvious that he is aware of the changes in Yangqu County.

But even so, she still concealed it in front of him and even swore poisonously.

What kind of charm does this Lin Xiaofeng have that allows a dignified court official to protect him like this?

Is it the officials protecting each other, or is there something hidden?

Wang Jingwen, who knew the reason, also frowned at the side.

He also had Emperor Jingjiang's doubts. After all, he had also seen the situation in Yangqu County with his own eyes.

"My lord, how should I deal with this crime of deceiving the emperor?" Emperor Jingjiang asked calmly.

Wang Jingwen replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, bullying the emperor is a serious crime. It can range from being cut in half to being punished. Zhou Zhiwei's behavior is extremely bad and should be severely punished. It will implicate the nine clans!"

Wang Jingwen is an old hermaphrodite. His Majesty is obviously trying to scare Zhou Zhiwei. He must be serious in order to make Zhou Zhiwei take action. On the other hand, if His Majesty forgives Zhou Zhiwei, it will better demonstrate His Majesty's caliber.

After all, after serving Emperor Jingjiang for decades, there is still a tacit understanding!

Li Dexian couldn't wait to take a note and write down, "Look at their cooperation, that guy Ou Zhiyong is a complete waste!" Sooner or later, a new eunuch will have to be found to replace him! ’

Sure enough, after Wang Jingwen's words fell, Zhou Zhiwei was instantly confused and his whole person was in a mess!
  What's going on? Why are you beheading? Why are the nine tribes being implicated?
  I galloped here for two days and two nights just to give someone away? ? ?
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