The summer days in Qiongzhou are long and the nights are short. It is not until seven o'clock on the pocket watch that the night begins to slowly fall.
Unlike the capital, there is no curfew here. Therefore, night is the prime time for eating, drinking and having fun.
Regarding this, Wu Wanrong, who has "understood" twice, has a deep understanding of this. He used his own personal experience to tell Emperor Sheng that the fun time here is at night.
Emperor: Huh? Do you still have the nerve to share your so-called experience?
Wu Wanrong:......
The two of them were relatively relaxed and spoke freely. However, Qi Yu was not so calm.
His nerves were very tense.
The primary issue before us is the emperor's safety.
This point must be ensured to be absolutely foolproof. If something unexpected happens, I will definitely not be able to eat and carry around.
At this point, the escort left by Xiaotong, the former Boy Scouts, came in handy. They were fully armed and ready, and did not dare to relax at all.
In addition, the elites of the government army also surrounded the newly built "Moral Hotel" where the Holy Emperor settled, with three floors inside and three floors outside. Not even a female fly in heat could fly in.
After doing this, Qi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
Next, there is the feast to welcome the wind and wash away the dust.
When the emperor comes to Qiongzhou, it is naturally impossible to receive him with an old-fashioned set meal of four side dishes and a pot of wine. What the hell, he has to put on a grand show!
And the highest-end place in Qiongzhou New Town seems to be Shi Brothers’ ‘Really Delicious’ Restaurant.
Only there can it truly be put on the table.
Well, it’s settled there!
In addition to the above, the emperor's travel is also an issue worth considering.
This link mainly contains two aspects.
The first is the scene of going out.
Although the emperor's behavior was a private visit incognito, it should not be too harsh, and the due respect should not be missing. It is not like asking him to imitate me and ride a green bull to wander around the city, right?
The second one is about safety issues.
Again, no matter what, no unexpected situation can occur. As for the available means, all available means must be used at this time. Even at the expense of clearing the place.
Of course, you must not do this unless you have no choice. Otherwise, it will not show that His Majesty is paying a private visit incognito.
After making the above arrangements, Qi Yu hurriedly ordered the newly built VIP ceremonial car to be used to pick up and drop off the emperor.
This car is a six-wheel drive car that can be used by eight people. It is very grand. From a structural point of view, it is a bit like a super enlarged version of a bicycle.
What is different from conventional bicycles is that this bicycle is made of silver and copper composite, showing its elegant style both inside and outside.
Originally, this classic car was prepared to receive distinguished foreign guests, but I never thought that the emperor of the dynasty would actually occupy the first class for a trial run.
The sky had just turned dark, and the motorcade to pick up the driver was waiting outside the apartment.
The emperor wanted to go out in a hurry, but when he learned that the hotel he was staying in was a commercial residence open to the public, he couldn't help but feel a little cold and displeased.
You say, how can I live in such a popular place?
Being so aggrieved, doesn’t it mean that you have lowered your social status?
However, judging from the current situation, the building is magnificent and the decoration is grand, so it has not lost its dignity.
Alas, forget it, I won’t care about it so much.
Wu Wanrong, who was watching from the side, was filled with fear and thought: Your Majesty, just be satisfied! When I first came here, I was almost eaten by the big worm...
After commenting for a long time, the monarch and his ministers walked out of the Moral Hotel still unsatisfied.
After going out, I saw that Qi Yu and his party had been waiting there for a long time.
Then...let's go!
As soon as he got into the car, the emperor suddenly realized something was wrong.
In terms of etiquette, he always travels in a dragon chariot, while his ministers accompany him on both sides. Have you ever seen a monarch and his ministers riding in the same chariot?
It’s so unbecoming!
Qi Yu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Qiongzhou is a foreign land, and the rules are not as strict as those in the Central Plains. You should be more tolerant!"
The emperor heard this and said curiously: "As the saying goes, nothing can be achieved without rules. If you don't govern by rules, how can you govern?"
Qi Yu hurriedly said: "It does not mean that there are no traditional rules at all, but they are limited to the legal level. Anything other than this can slowly withdraw from the stage of history with the trend of the times." "Qiongzhou's
At present, we only pay attention to hard work and resolutely do not advocate the useless trend of exaggeration. Any measures that are beneficial to the people are the best rules and regulations; if they only seek to increase face, what use are the humble ministers?"
These words...
It sounds reasonable, but when I think about it carefully, it feels a bit awkward.
If everyone in the world is like this, where is the majesty of the royal family?
The emperor shook his head unhappily and said without questioning: "Ai Qing speaks to the people when he speaks, but when he keeps silent, does it mean that you haven't considered the feelings of the king of the court?"
Qi Yu heard the words and replied seriously: "The king is the boat; the people are the water; the water can carry the boat and also capsize it. From this we can see that the people are the drops that make up the river, and the people are the foundation of the country."
The cornerstone. The people are more important than heaven. Even those who are valued as kings must take a back seat."
If this were said in the past, Qi Dalang would definitely not say it openly. However, since the emperor gave him little shoes to wear, his mentality has changed.
Qi Yu now can be said to have no desires or desires.
If I really want anything, I just want to do some practical things for the people and use this to promote the progress of the entire society. For this reason, I am willing to be a small brick for laying the foundation.
In short, if you have no desires, you will be strong.
Although the emperor felt unhappy, he could not say anything to refute.
Because Qi Yu's great principles made him feel impeccable. He dared to scold officials and ministers, but he did not dare to scold the people openly.
The people are the only important factor that can make the ruling ruler fearful, besides the way of heaven.
In addition, he also clearly felt that the former Qi Aiqing had changed.
As for what has changed?
It's still a bit hard to tell.
However, from a sensory perspective, it seems to have become free and easy and natural, and it has become more profound, which is completely different from the impression of a literati that I had before.
However!
This change makes you unhappy.
While he was silent, he suddenly heard a "bang" sound, as if something heavy suddenly hit the VIP car he was riding in.
What's going on?
Could it be that someone is planning to assassinate him?
Thinking of this, Qi Yu jumped out of the carriage with a loud noise. At the same time, he decisively pulled out the musket from his waist.