Shangguan Yunlong said again: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, please let me go for a while!"
"Old minister..."
Emperor Chu interrupted, leaving no room for negotiation, "Huh...what's going on if you go?"
"Tell Emperor Wu that we have no one left in Chu, right?"
Shangguan Yunlong heard the sound and quickly knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, that's not what I meant!"
Emperor Chu said: "I also know that you don't mean this. This time I want to see if any of these civil and military officials are willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of Chu!"
A tacit understanding has been formed in the official circles of Da Chu.
That is, to protect yourself and your official position wisely.
Therefore, most of the officials in Dachu looked after their own interests.
Emperor Chu naturally understood the internal situation in the court, but he turned a blind eye. Of course, he would not close both eyes... When appropriate, he should beat those self-righteous guys.
"Don't worry, I know it well!"
Emperor Chu looked calm, "Who do you think should be sent this time?"
Shangguan Yunlong thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I think that the great scholar Liu Taiqi is worthy!"
Emperor Chu narrowed his eyes, "If you didn't remind me, I would have really forgotten about this guy!"
Liu Taiqi is famous for his bad temper.
Bull nose!
It was precisely because of his inability to flatter others that he was directly demoted by Emperor Chu.
Because Zeng Liu Taiqi unabashedly called the Emperor of Chu a coward.
Shangguan Yunlong nodded slightly, "Although this guy's words are a bit ugly, in general, he still has some talents!"
"You see?"
"Announce Liu Taiqi's entry into the palace immediately!"
Emperor Chu did not hesitate at all.
The eunuch hurriedly went to announce the decree.
…
Capital City of Great Chu.
At the corner of the east city wall, there is a small courtyard.
This small courtyard is completely incomparable to the inner city and the imperial city. They are simply in the sky and on the earth.
In the yard, which is quite clean, there is an old tree with a crooked neck and a wooden table under the tree.
Lying on the wicker chair was a middle-aged man dressed in linen, with disheveled hair and unkempt appearance, giving people a sloppy look.
Basking in the sun, I didn't know what I was muttering, mumbling something.
Not long after, there was a creak and the wooden door was pushed open.
A big eunuch walked in and said in a high-pitched voice: "Liu Taiqi listens to the order!"
Liu Taiqi heard the sound and remained unmoved, still lying on the chair.
He just gave the eunuch a sideways glance and didn't take him seriously at all.
The chief eunuch was a little angry when he saw it, and said again: "Liu Taiqi, this is an imperial decree. Do you know that resisting the decree is a serious crime of beheading?"
Liu Taiqi snorted coldly, "My head no longer belongs to me, I want to take it directly!"
"You..." the eunuch said in anger again.
"Liu Taiqi, I hope you can understand the situation. If the Prime Minister hadn't spoken kindly in front of His Majesty, I'm afraid you would never be reused!" The eunuch continued, "Who doesn't know that you are arrogant and always want to be heaven?
The biggest official below? Huh... If you want to be the biggest official, you must have a chance!"
"If you can't seize this opportunity, don't even think about entering the court in the future!"
These words were taught to him by Shangguan Yunlong.
Liu Taiqi didn't take it seriously at first, but after hearing this, his expression changed significantly.
"snort……"
Liu Taiqi stood up and hesitated for a while before kneeling on the ground, "Your Majesty Liu Taiqi accepts the order!"
The chief eunuch smiled, said nothing more, and handed the imperial edict to Liu Taiqi.
When they arrived at the door, the eunuch said again: "Try to hurry up and don't keep your majesty and the prime minister waiting for a long time!"
"good!"
Liu Taiqi responded.
Looking at the thing in his hand, he clenched his fists tightly, feeling angry but also excited.
Three years later, I finally saw the imperial edict again.
After that, without dressing up, he took the imperial edict and entered the palace as quickly as possible to meet the Holy Spirit.
A smooth journey.
When he came to the side hall, he met the Emperor of Chu and bowed to him.
"Caomin Liu Taiqi has met His Majesty!"
Liu Taiqi knelt on the ground.
Emperor Chu looked at Liu Taiqi with a slight smile on his face, "We haven't seen him for many years, it seems that he has enjoyed a good life since he was young!"
"It's all thanks to your Majesty's blessing!"
Liu Taiqi opened his eyes and told lies.
Emperor Chu waved his hands and hummed: "It's good enough that you don't hate me!"
"The common people don't dare!"
"Okay, okay, stop being a commoner and get up!"
Emperor Chu mentioned.
Liu Taiqi nodded and then stood up slowly.
And nodded to Shangguan Yunlong.
He is very grateful to Shangguan Yunlong in his heart now. If it weren't for him, I'm afraid his life would have been ruined.
Emperor Chu said casually: "Liu Taiqi, you should thank the Prime Minister properly. If it weren't for him, I would have forgotten you!"
Liu Taiqi laughed dryly and didn't say much.
Then, the Emperor of Chu explained clearly the reason why he called Liu Taiqi and asked him to go to Wu Dynasty as an envoy.
And the background environment is explained.
Originally they thought that Liu Taiqi would shirk the situation, but who would have thought that Liu Taiqi would directly agree, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"
"Okay..." Emperor Chu nodded, "I will restore your status as a bachelor immediately!"
"I thank you, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Chu didn't pay attention to this and said calmly: "Okay, get up. It may be dangerous to go this time. If you regret it, you can bring it up!"
Liu Taiqi patted his chest, "I will only go to places where there is danger. Only in this way can I show my abilities!"
Emperor Chu smiled. It can be said that Liu Taiqi's character has not changed at all after many years.
"Okay, okay...then let me see your ability!"
“Let’s pick a day and set off!”
"Yes, Your Majesty..."
Soon, Liu Taiqi and Shangguan Yunlong walked out of the side hall.
Liu Taiqi immediately rushed to Shangguan Yunlong, bowed and saluted, and continued: "Prime Minister, thank you! If it weren't for you, I would have been waiting to die under the crooked-neck tree in my life!"
Shangguan Yunlong patted Liu Taiqi's arm and said softly: "Talented people cannot be wiped out. Work hard. If you buy time for Da Chu this time, you will definitely become a popular person beside His Majesty!"
"Hmm..." Liu Taiqi nodded excitedly, "Don't worry!"
Then, the two separated.
After Officer Liu Taiqi was reinstated, he changed into a better outfit and trimmed all the beard on his face.
It makes people feel a lot more refreshed all of a sudden.
He went to the tavern to boil a pot of wine, and drank the hot wine alone under the tree. His face turned red, and he was a little drunk. He shouted: "It's great... I'm finally back!"
For him, being reused again is a rare opportunity.
You must seize it and do your best.
Not long after, a head popped out from the wall next door. It was an old woman, "Xiao Qi, why are you so drunk today? Why don't you come to my house to have a meal?"
Liu Taiqi heard the sound, looked at the old man, and suddenly laughed, "Mother Zhang, my official position has been reinstated!"