Human flesh takes the blame

Participation can also be regarded as a form of voting.

If such an outrageous thing is found out, he will die. Once Xie Chenyu agrees, he will risk his life and use human flesh to take the blame for Xie Chenke.

But obviously it’s not possible without gambling.

Xie Chenyu readily agreed.

That night I received sixteen packages of arsenic, each weighing half a kilogram.

There are other poisons mixed in it. If you take it in small doses, you will be fine at the time, but the internal organs will gradually break down. It can take as early as three or four days, or as slow as half a month. People who take the medicine will die one after another.

On the surface, it looked like people died of a strange disease, and there were a large number of deaths, so it was easy for the imperial doctor to attribute it to an epidemic.

When the time comes, "treat diseases and provide disaster relief," and share the joys and sorrows with the people, Xie Chenke will have everything he wants.

Imagination always goes well.

In fact, it was indeed quite smooth.

Xie Chenyu personally led people to give porridge and medicine, and also personally mixed these poisons into every bowl of porridge and every medicine.

Within three days, the frail and hungry people began to fall ill one after another.

The only thing that was different was that these victims looked extremely ill, and not many of them actually died. Most of them were still struggling to survive.

Even after seven or eight days, not many people died.

Xie Chenke was a little anxious.

"Hey, look what I did. I added the medicine exactly as you told me. The result has nothing to do with me."

Xie Chenyu spread his hands and shrugged, looking like he was having fun.

Xie Chenke hurriedly reassured: "Second brother said it casually, not to doubt you."

"Supposedly, this poison should have results after being administered. How can it be that there has been no movement until now? Look at those three old ladies. They are so sick and still not dead. What kind of bullshit poison is this?"

"I don't know this anymore. My brother doesn't understand this."

Xie Chenyu answered the question incorrectly. In fact, his mind had already flown to Zuixian Tower to drink a few drinks.

The most suitable girl in Zuixian Tower is always the next one.

Next time, should I look for someone with a slim waist or a plump and slightly chubby one?

‘By the way, there are two new barbarian dancers who can make wine from the Western Regions, barbarians...’, Xie Chenyu imagined wildly.

Xie Chenke called him several times before he came back to his senses.

"Second brother asked you what to do next?" It's really not easy to be poisoned next time, and you won't be able to withstand it again.

Xie Chenyu stroked his chin.

"As far as I'm concerned, that's it. These sick people can't eat much. It's up to them whether they live or die."

Xie Chenke's brows relaxed slightly and he nodded: "Alright."

I have to say that this younger brother still understands him, and these people are indeed in the way.

He did what he said, and the next day, Xie Chenyu continued to give porridge.

If there is not enough new grain, use old grain to make up for it; if not, use bran, sand, etc.

Lin Lin Zongzong brought ten large carts and one thousand two hundred loads of grain, and started giving porridge outside the city with great fanfare.

The hungry people were so hungry that they didn't care what was good or bad, they just put it in the bowl and ate it hungrily.

Some people had their teeth scratched by the sand, some had their throats scratched by the bran, and some noticed it tasted wrong, but no one refused.

Money is also distributed, only to those who are strong and able to return to their hometown.

"Did you hear that? This is what His Highness the Sixth Prince said. You can go back from the official road with the money and a guide. Before you leave, you can get ten white steamed buns and have a meat meal."

After returning from the official road, you will not be a disaster victim, nor will you be suppressed by the government. You can continue to farm and be a good citizen when you return to the local area.

Once someone is caught for rioting during a siege, he or she is a prisoner and will be imprisoned as a pariah.

Young men and women couldn't wait to get their money and go home.

Only half of them were left outside the city in less than three days. They were all old, weak, sick and disabled, and could not crawl back to their hometown.

Xie Chenke patted Lao Liu on the shoulder with satisfaction.

"Yes, the rest of these are not enough evidence. The gruel is hanging and the herbs are growing. This palace must share the joys and sorrows with them."

The poison from before will gradually take effect, and there will be fewer and fewer people here. When the time comes, we can find a few Zhuangzi to deal with it, and this matter will be over perfectly.

"Second brother, you go ahead. I won't go. It's dirty and smelly."

Upon hearing that we share joys and sorrows, Xie Chenyu ran away faster than a rabbit.

Xie Chenke chuckled: "It doesn't matter whether you go or not, second brother will go."

From the end of August to the beginning of September, for more than twenty days, Xie Chenke stayed outside the city personally.

He pitched a tent, brought guards with him, and ate and lived with the victims.

When the courtiers heard this, they burst into tears.

"The second prince is really kind-hearted and talented."

"Yes, he is the de facto eldest son. He is both civil and military. He is praised by the tutors and generals. Such a person is worthy of the crown prince."

"What is the emperor hesitating about?"

"As I say, let's continue to advise and settle the important matters early. Otherwise, who knows who the emperor will favor someone else and make a newborn baby the crown prince."

"What Mr. Wang Ge said makes sense, let's continue to remonstrate."

As a result, the old emperor's secrets on his imperial case exploded again.

Eighty-nine percent of the ten percent are exhortations to make the second prince the crown prince.

Late at night in the imperial study, the old emperor leaned back on the imperial chair.

"It's absurd, it's all absurd. I can't make the final decision about my country. There is such a thing in the world."

"Hahaha"

He laughed a few times, and the meat on his belly swayed.

Luk Fu buried his head very low, thinking that you should have thought of this day.

At that time, Wangge Lao supported you to ascend to the throne, and later controlled the government for many years, but you did nothing to save trouble.

I have been the emperor for so many years with no worries.

There is no welfare for the people, no New Deal, no dealing with corrupt officials, nothing.

He only enjoyed the rights of an emperor, singing and dancing, having three thousand beauties, and being resplendent. So, wasn't he just ignored?

"Liufu, tell me, did I lose?"

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? There is no winning or losing between my own father and son. The second prince is virtuous and polite, and he will definitely be able to protect the country and the people in the future."

The old emperor closed his eyes.

——

September 9, Double Ninth Festival.

The old emperor left the palace in person, took ten carts of rice, eight carts of cloth and cotton-padded clothes, and two carts of herbal medicines and headed outside the city.

He personally stood next to the second prince's tent and held his son's hand.

"Folks, this is my son. I see all his hard work these days."

"This is my private property and my best wishes. I hope you can take good care of yourself and return to your hometown as soon as possible."

Xie Chenke understood instantly and held his father's hand back.

"Father, please forgive me. My son has not been able to do things well. He has not let the villagers go home for so many days."

His eyes were moist, his beard was unkempt, and his face was full of vicissitudes of life.

The old emperor patted his son.

"Don't worry, I know you have tried your best."

"Father's private treasury is empty. These things belong to me and are now handed over to you. I hope you will not disappoint my expectations."

Xie Chenke was ecstatic and breathing rapidly.

"Yes, thank you father for trusting me"

"Do a good job and I'll come see you later."

The old emperor walked along the official road.

Lying on the roadside were frail old men, sallow-looking children, and frail women.

He shook the old man's hand and touched the children's heads.

"You have food and clothing. You all need to be well. I will leave you to the second child. He is a good boy and will definitely treat you well."

"The emperor is so kind and the common people are so grateful," someone knelt down and shouted.

There were more dying people lying on the ground without saying a word.

There was no trace of surprise in their eyes, but deep despair.
Chapter completed!