"Sir?" Xiang Yun was stunned and didn't move, "Wei Heyan didn't do anything to you, right?"
Si Yiluo rubbed her temples and hummed. Thinking back to the contest just now, Wei Heyan probably didn't notice anything was wrong. She felt a little happy that she had the upper hand in front of him for the first time.
It seems that it is not that difficult.
"It's nothing, I was just scornful of him..."
When Xiang Yun walked to the door, he sprained his feet and repeated in surprise: "Are you scornful of him?"
He always felt that Wei Heyan had ulterior motives. Si Yiluo raised his head and explained: "Don't worry about me, I know what's going on."
Xiang Yun swallowed what he wanted to say.
"I'm going to get the hangover soup."
Si Yiluo opened the window and looked at the continuous rain outside the window. He reached out and touched his lips, with a faint smile on his lips.
The girl stood quietly, Xiang Yun's thoughts drifting away. Standing on the tower and looking into the distance, the lonely back overlapped with his eyes. If that person could make her no longer lonely, he would sincerely bless her.
"Sir, the hangover soup is on the table. Remember to drink it."
Si Yiluo looked back, with a smile in his eyes, and seemed to be really happy.
Well, as long as she's happy.
With her head feeling dizzy, Si Yiluo wanted to keep her dream as long as she wanted, but she could no longer escape, so she drank the sobering soup in one gulp.
"Sir, Chen Qianhu would like to see you."
Although she is resting at home recently, she has been paying attention to the news from the outside world. The turmoil in the DPRK has temporarily passed, and the turmoil in the outside world has just begun. The East and West factories are arresting those who spread rumors.
Although an autumn rain temporarily suppressed the rumors of the three fires, the recent turmoil has brought to light the events surrounding Emperor Yao's ascension to the throne.
People's hearts are in chaos.
Chen Wang was waiting for her in the study.
"grown ups!"
"Have you found out who is behind this instigation?"
Chen Wang's beard was unkempt, his clothes were wrinkled, his eyelids were swollen, and he looked like he hadn't slept in several days.
"My lord, I can't find out. It's impossible to find out where the rumors first spread, but there are many people in them, such as Prime Minister Shen and Mr. Boge, as well as some generals in the army. The court is already in such chaos, and the subordinates
I don’t dare to arrest anyone.”
Si Yiluo clenched the armrests of the chair. She should have guessed this.
"The rabbit is dead and the dog is cooked. Everyone is resisting, fearing that they will end up like Bao Fan and his party. At the same time, they are demonstrating, telling the emperor that the Zhou Dynasty cannot survive without them, and they are preparing to fight for power on their own.
"
The emperor checks and balances the powerful ministers, and the powerful ministers also check and balance the emperor. It is really unexplainable.
"Then what do we do?"
The fate of the previous commander, He Wei, was still fresh in his mind. Chen Wang was Si Yiluo's confidant. Once she was pushed out of the tank, he would have no good results.
Si Yiluo heard the panic in his tone and said calmly: "What are you afraid of? We have a clear conscience in accordance with the law and have never wronged an official. Even if they want to convict us, they still want us to argue for ourselves.
Ichiban.”
If they want rights, that's fine, but if they want to touch Emperor Yao's people, Emperor Yao probably won't agree.
Si Yiluo had reason to suspect that Wei Heyan made such a big noise during the arrest on purpose to muddy the waters.
"You don't need to check the rumors. Check who Prime Minister Shen and Bo'an have been interacting with during this time, and check the actions of the princes. After all, the world still belongs to the Zhou family. If anyone is adding fuel to the flames, report it to me."
A prince who uses such methods is not worthy of competing for the throne. She will make the other party pay the price in advance.
I hope they are clear-headed...
Chen Wang responded yes.
Si Yiluo sat for a while, waiting for the wine to sober up, then went back to his room, put on his court clothes, prepared a carriage and entered the palace.
In the imperial study, Emperor Yao was throwing down the memorial.
Si Yiluo picked it up and took a look. It was a summary of harvests from various places sent by the Ministry of Revenue.
"The population is increasing, and the food harvested is getting less and less. How on earth do these people I raise become officials!"
Emperor Yao was very angry recently, and even Wan Zhong did not dare to answer the question casually. Si Yiluo picked up the memorial and handed it to the servant next to him, and advised: "Your Majesty, if you want to change the shortcomings of the imperial court, you cannot rely on it overnight, at least now.
, the people live and work in peace and contentment.”
"Natural disasters are unavoidable. If we can transition safely this year, everything will be fine when spring comes next year."
Seeing her, Emperor Yao felt relieved a lot and asked with concern: "How is Si Qing doing?"
Si Yiluo said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I'm feeling much better. I had a drink with the governor at noon today. I heard that the governor is arresting people who spread rumors everywhere. I was worried that something would go wrong, so I came here to persuade the emperor."
The courtiers also wrote memorials to persuade him. Most of the memorials he just threw on the floor were memorials of remonstrance.
"Are you here to persuade me too?" Emperor Yao was tired of hearing this, but he still asked patiently, "Tell me your opinion."
Si Yiluo said: "It's an old story. I haven't seen it with my own eyes. I don't know the truth and dare not comment. But the people are ignorant and most of them follow what others say. If there are evil people who instigate it, the people will be easily taken advantage of."
"We arrest the people and treat the symptoms rather than the root cause. It is better to prevent people's mouth than to block rivers, and it is better to block rivers than to block them. The truth of more than ten years ago is not important to the people. What the people want is just food and clothing. Your Majesty, you are now
The most important thing is your holiness and generosity.”
Emperor Yao said silently: "Can't we catch the person behind it?"
Si Yiluo shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, the people in the court are in panic now. Arresting officials on a large scale just for a rumor may cause panic."
"Your Majesty, the days ahead are long."
Si Yiluo's reminder was exactly what Emperor Yao wanted. He just held his breath with the courtiers. Now he came down the steps and sighed: "I want to be a good emperor..."
The next words were stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them out no matter what. At first, what he wanted was very simple, but along the way, things had changed and he was far from his original intention.
"You care about the world, and in the hearts of my subjects, you are a good emperor."
Emperor Yao was silent for a long time, and Si Yiluo was about to resign, but he heard him ask: "Who does Si Qing think is the best to be the examiner in the spring of next year?"
Si Yiluo didn't expect Emperor Yao to ask her this question. Also, Chunwei will be in February next year, and it's time to consider candidates now. The imperial court has already discussed it.
Think about it for a moment.
"Back to the Emperor, I have three candidates in mind for the candidates to be the examiners for next spring."
"The first one is Yu Shibo, Secretary of the Imperial Academy. Mr. Yu has read poetry and books, but has been unknown in recent years. His talent, learning and conduct are fully qualified for the position of examiner."
Yu Shibo is King Rong's father-in-law. Because of this relationship, he has not been reused in recent years. Recommending him can easily be mistaken as speaking for King Rong.
Si Yiluo continued, "Second, I recommend His Royal Highness King Lu's father-in-law, Li Wei. Mr. Li was the number one Duke in the first year of Tianwu. He did not choose to stay in the capital, but invited himself to serve abroad. Over the past ten years, he has been
The area under his jurisdiction is managed by people who are well-organized and well-educated, and they are good officials with real talents and hard work."
"He..." Emperor Yao had already forgotten him. He was also marginalized because of King Lu. "He is quite a talent. Where is the third candidate?"
Si Yiluo paused and said, "Mr. Xie Yunxie, a famous scholar in the world."
"The court needs more good officials who can help the people plan their plans. Mr. Xie is not interested in fame and fortune. If he serves as the examiner, he will definitely be the emperor and select talents for the court."
The three people she recommended are all related to the royal family to some extent. Yu Shibo is the father-in-law of King Rong, and Li Wei is the father-in-law of King Lu. Compared with them, although Xie Yun is idle, but twenty years ago, he and Lao Hu
The relationship between the king and the duke is also well known to everyone.
Emperor Yao lowered his eyes and thought for a long time.
"I'll think about it again, Secretary Qing, please step aside first."