"My dear friends, please sit down, why are you standing?" Lin Yu smiled and waved his hand. This was his first time holding a cabinet meeting, but he knew everyone.
The few of them looked at each other, and Yang Tinghe was already used to Lin Yu's operations. Almost every time he came, as long as His Majesty was eating, he would definitely let him come up and have a few bites.
Mao Ji and Jiang Mian were also invited. Only Fei Hong was a little confused. Wasn't it about a meeting? Why did he prepare a large table of dishes? What was this for? But the other three had already sat down, so he could stand by himself.
Not a good look.
"Eat all of them. There are so many dishes. It would be a waste if you don't eat them. Today, there are only five of us, monarch and ministers. I will drink this cup with you." Lin Yu picked up the cup and drank it in one gulp.
When Yang Ting and several other people saw that the emperor had already drank, how could you not give him face? They all picked it up and drank it down in one gulp.
They felt something was wrong as soon as the wine entered their throats. I asked, what kind of wine is this? Why is it so spicy?
Looking at the red-faced old foxes who drank a glass of wine, Lin Yu couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. This was the distilled wine he had asked Huang Jin to make earlier. It greatly increased the concentration of the wine and was different from normal alcoholic drinks of 20 to 30 degrees.
Different, this one is at least 60 degrees. For a few old men who are used to light food, it would be strange if it doesn't burn their throats after one bite.
"Come on, come on, this second glass of wine is for me to pay homage to my dear friends. They have worked hard and worked tirelessly for the sake of the country and the country. This spirit makes me very touched. This glass of wine has been dedicated to you for so many years.
Cheers to your work." After saying that, Lin Yu took another sip.
Before Yang Tinghe and others could react, the wine glass was already full. What should I do? Just drink.
The fourth old man drank it all in one gulp, but Mao Ji couldn't hold it back and spurted it out.
"Cough, cough~"
"Also, please forgive me, Your Majesty." Mao Ji coughed violently, he couldn't stand it anymore, he was really going to die.
"Not guilty, not guilty, hurry up and see what happened to Mao Aiqing. But this is the hard work of the country and the country. It's not okay if the wine is spilled. Lu Fang, use my wine bottle to fill it up for Aiqing." Lin Yu squinted, the old fox
, if you want to hide, there is no door, just drink.
The other three couldn't seem to escape, so they had no choice but to drink. What else could they do?
Mao Ji looked at the full wine glass in front of him and wanted to cry. I'm like this and your majesty still won't let me go. I'm wrong. Your majesty, just say what you want to do. Don't do such nonsense. I can't stand it.
Ah, I cry in my heart, but I have to drink wine.
I originally thought that His Majesty's cup was filled with water, but it turned out to be even stronger, and I almost choked to tears. This was a big deal.
Lin Yu saw that everyone had finished drinking, so he raised his glass again and said: "You are all my right-hand men. You did it for me and for the Ming Dynasty."
Mao Ji was about to cry. He looked at Yang Tinghe with a grimace, "What the hell did you say? Where did your majesty get the strong wine here? I am not a young man anymore. I can't stand it. It's not just Mao Ji, Jiang Mianhe
Fei Hong also looked at Yang Tinghe.
Yang Tinghe couldn't help it. His face was rosy and his throat was on fire. He didn't want to drink it, but His Majesty drank it. As soon as he closed his eyes, he drank it directly and drank it without leaking. The chief minister of the Ming Dynasty must have character.
When the other three saw Yang Tinghe drinking, they had no choice but to drink it with a frown. Mao Ji was really in trouble. He couldn't drink much when he was young. Now that he's old, he keeps doing this. The key is that he doesn't even have time to eat.
Take a bite.
Just like that, the four of them were fed three cups of Erguotou without even eating a single bite of the food. They were already feeling dizzy. Judging from the situation, they were probably going to be carried out.
"Dear ladies..."
When everyone saw that His Majesty still wanted to talk, they all despaired. What's going on? Can we take a break?
"Your Majesty, I don't know why your Majesty convened this cabinet meeting. We still put state affairs first, and the banquet can be postponed later." Yang Tinghe saw the movement and jumped out quickly. He already felt dizzy.
If you drink again, you will be carried back today.
Mao Ji and the other three nodded crazily and looked at Lin Yu expectantly. Your Majesty, you really can't drink anymore. Anyone who drinks again will be taken away.
"Haha, what I mean is to slow down first. Dear friends, you can have some food and let's chat while eating." Lin Yu looked at the embarrassed people with a smile. "Simple, you can see if I can drink it until your stomach bleeds."
That's it.
When several people heard this, they felt that this was a good relationship. It had been a long time since I had been here. After three sips of wine and without some food, my stomach really couldn't stand it.
"Dear ladies..."
As soon as they heard this, the four of them stopped using the chopsticks in their hands in unison. Why did this... make people tremble?
"Don't be nervous, everyone. I mean, dear friends, eat slowly. There are still a lot of them, so don't be in a hurry." Lin Yu felt particularly comfortable when seeing a few old guys like this.
Of course, these are just small means and have nothing to do with the overall situation. If it really touches the bottom line of these guys, they will not take a step back even if they drink to death, but the rest is okay.
The four of them breathed a sigh of relief. Their stomachs felt much better after eating something. Yang Tinghe also noticed that the other three of the four didn't seem to have eaten. They deeply forgot to take a look at His Majesty. Did you remind me specifically?
"Four dear friends, I learned from Lu Fang that the death of King Yi's eldest son is related to the purge of officialdom, right?" Lin Yu looked at the few people with a smile.
Several people looked shocked, and finally got to the main topic of the conversation. Although their stomachs were still a little uncomfortable, they still had to take it seriously when it came to serious matters.
"Is such that."
"Have you found out what the problem is?" Lin Yu smiled, showing no signs of happiness or sadness.
"He had a conflict with an official who was sent to inspect the accounts, and then he slipped and hit his head on the ground and died." Yang Tinghe stood up, and he had just received the news.
This matter may be big or small, but it mainly involves the prince, and that King Yi is notoriously difficult to deal with.
"Where is the official?"
"He's dead. He was captured by King Yi and beaten to death." Yang Tinghe said truthfully.
"Is that so? Did the official's operation comply with the procedures?" To be honest, Lin Yu was actually a little angry. Officials protect each other, and the big fish eats the small fish. No matter whether the official broke the law or not, the officials haven't arrested him yet.
He was killed by lynching. Do you still have the law in your eyes?
Lin Yu has a deep understanding of this kind of powerlessness. If he has no power and wants fairness and justice? I'm afraid he can only find it in his dreams.
"That's true. He is a rare good official. He was one of the top ten civil servants in last year's palace examination. He is an honest official and has an old mother to support at home." Yang Yanhe has basically determined that if His Majesty really wants to suppress the matter and settle the matter, he will not
After asking so many questions, it seems that King Yi is going to be in trouble.
"Absurd." Lin Yu slapped the table.
"The dignified official of the imperial court, let alone whether it was his fault, is now directly lynched. Is there any royal law? Is there any law?"