Xiao Yuanche suddenly said this sentence seemingly calmly.
Emperor Liu Duan of Jin'an was unprepared. He gasped and turned pale.
On the contrary, Empress Dong was calm and composed, and said: "What? That girl Jing Shu was assassinated in the street? Is this okay? This is the mighty Longtai of Kyoto! Your Majesty, I beg you to investigate this matter thoroughly!"
After that, he secretly tugged Liu Duan's sleeve.
Only then did Liu Duan react. He quickly calmed down and said: "Yes! Yes! What the queen said is absolutely true. I met that girl Jing Shu five or six years ago. She was really innocent. Who could do such a cruel thing?"
Hand! It’s really abominable. I’m going to issue an order to investigate thoroughly! It must be investigated thoroughly!”
Xiao Yuanche said calmly: "Does the Holy One really not know?"
Empress Dong spoke again and said word by word: "Where did Sikong's words come from? Your Majesty lives deep in the palace and has been with me since last night. How could he know these things?"
Xiao Yuanche glanced at Empress Dong thoughtfully, and then said as if nothing had happened: "Last night, Huang Kuijia's Hantian Guards under my command were dispatched, and they disturbed half of the people in the city... I thought it must have been alarmed.
Your Majesty, I felt uneasy and came here early in the morning to say hello."
Liu Duan stabilized his mind, and now he had the bearing of an emperor, and said calmly: "Sikong has always been very careful about the security in the palace. Although what happened on Zhuque Street is dangerous, the palace is still quiet and peaceful."
Having said this, he nodded slightly towards Xiao Yuanche, seeming to be very satisfied with the palace defense that Xiao Yuanche was responsible for.
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said sternly: "The palace is where the Holy Emperor and all the empresses live. Of course I must do my best. I don't want what happened back then to happen again, lest the Holy Emperor wander around again..."
Liu Duan seemed not to want to continue this topic, and changed the topic: "Sikong, please tell me about Jing Shu's assassination last night. I'm really worried."
Xiao Yuanche then told the whole story of the incident.
After listening to this, Liu Duan was speechless for a long time, and suddenly there was a hint of anger in his eyes: "Has the public security in Longtai reached this point?"
Xiao Yuanche said calmly: "What I am worried about is exactly the same as what the Holy One is worried about. The first is that the public security department in Kyoto is lax, and the second is that since the stability of our dynasty, we have been too tolerant of the theocratic sect. I don't know what the Holy One thinks.
?”
Having said this, Xiao Yuanche looked at Liu Duan calmly and said nothing further.
Liu Duan was secretly happy, thinking that Xiao Yuanche was a little careless this time and only saw the superficial problems of the theocratic sect, so he might as well just follow his words.
Then, he said with a heartbroken look: "It's really my fault! I thought that the divine right sect had disappeared since the Qingyu Army, so I was negligent. But according to what Sikong said, these two immortal sects are really abominable! They should be eradicated and destroyed.
The Temple of Two Immortals! That’s right! I’ve made up my mind, let’s leave this matter to Sikong!”
Xiao Yuanche heard this, stood up and responded lightly, then suddenly said: "Is there anything else?"
Liu Duan was stunned and said: "What else? What else?"
Xiao Yuanche then said word by word: "The Two Immortals Sect is just a small Taoist temple on the western outskirts of Longtai Mountain outside Longtai City in Kyoto. The Holy Spirit really thinks that with their strength, they can do this
Waiting for something to happen?"
Liu Duan was speechless for a moment, and felt at a loss again. After a while, he spoke: "Sikong, what do you think should be done?"
Xiao Yuanche raised his eyebrows and said coldly: "I want to involve five people!"
Hearing this, Liu Duan opened his eyes in disbelief and said, "I wonder who Sikong is participating in? There are so many of them? I know that Sikong's daughter suffered, but this is Sikong's family matter after all. If this affects the ministers of the court, I know
Sikong loves his daughter very much, but what do the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty think?"
Xiao Yuanche sneered and said: "What did the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty say? If I have a humble minister to shoulder the responsibility, then I won't worry about it!"
Suddenly he said loudly: "No one I've ever met is innocent!"
Liu Duan was at his wits' end and could only sigh lightly and said: "I also support Sikong Shenren, but I have to give the courtiers a reason!"
Xiao Yuanche nodded and said: "The first person I asked to participate was Wu Heng, the captain of the city gate. The captain of the city gate is responsible for the security of the city gates in Kyoto. The killers all came to Zhuque Street. Fortunately, it was midnight. If it were
In the clear sky and white sun, if I disturb the people and hurt innocent people, how can I, the Jin Dynasty, save my face?"
Liu Duan remained silent.
Xiao Yuanche said again: "The second minister, Yang Shuzu, is the Longtai Order. As the Longtai Order, he is also the most important person in the government and security of Longtai. Why was there such a big battle last night but not even half of the Longtai Order was seen?"
Officer? What's the use of having someone who has neglected his duties and ignored the safety of the capital like this?"
Without waiting for Liu Duan's reaction, Xiao Yuanche said one after another: "I have consulted Kong Xiyan, the young minister of Honglu Temple. Honglu Temple is in charge of the Kyoto ancestral temple, the Taoist book account, the Kyoto Two Immortals Sect and its Taoist temple, and is planning something evil."
, the conspiracy is going on, why are you not aware of it at all? Not only that, but also sitting back and watching the ignorant people of the Two Immortals Sect. It is so powerful that its intentions are to be punished! The four ministers consulted with Jingnan Marquis Qian Zhongmou..."
When Liu Duan heard this, he was quite surprised and said: "Qian Zhongmou, the Marquis of Jingnan, is far south of the Jingxiang River, far away from Kyoto. What does this matter have to do with him?"
Xiao Yuanche sneered and said: "Does Your Majesty know that under the jurisdiction of Qian Zhongmou in the south of the Yangtze River, there is a popular shopping mall called Liangxianwu? Liangxianwu pretends to be a ghost, promotes so-called morality, and even conceals wolfish ambitions. Now Liangxianwu in Kyoto
The Immortal Cult has even more evidence pointing to it being a branch of Liangxianwu. As the Marquis of Jingnan, Qian Zhongmou not only committed the crime of negligence, but also colluded with Liangxianwu, how could he not participate!"
Liu Duan was silent and speechless.
After a while, Liu Duandao said: "Sikong's words make sense! I will..."
Xiao Yuanche suddenly cut off his words and said: "Your Majesty, I haven't finished speaking yet, and I have one more person to attend!"
He suddenly interrupted Liu Duan's words, and a hint of anger flashed in the eyes of Empress Dong next to him, which disappeared in an instant.
"There is another person?" Liu Duan said in surprise.
Xiao Yuanche said seriously: "Yes, the fifth person I have joined is the Marquis of Bohai, General Shen Jizhou!"
When Liu Duan heard this, his eyes flickered uncertainly, and he said after a while: "Marquis Shen? What is Marquis Shen's crime?"
Xiao Yuanche said word by word: "Your Majesty, do you still remember that Cai Chen once said that the ten killers all have ghost faces? Does your Majesty know about the Demon Division?"
Liu Duan nodded and said: "Shen Jizhou has reported this to me in secret. This is the secret agency of the military march. I am sure of it."
Xiao Yuanche said: "The behavior of the spies is quite similar to that of these ten killers with ghost faces. If it is a coincidence, or it is really the spies, Shen Jizhou should also restrain his subordinates!"
After saying this, Xiao Yuanche raised his head and asked loudly: "Your Majesty, your Holy Heart is dictatorial, do you think it is right for me to take these five ginsengs? If your Majesty thinks that I am biting randomly, I will take back what I just said!"
His eyes were burning. Liu Duan originally lowered his head and said nothing, but when he heard Xiao Yuanche say that if he thought he was taking ginseng wrong, he took back his words and suddenly raised his head to look at Xiao Yuanche.
The two people's eyes suddenly met. Xiao Yuanche was still neither humble nor overbearing, and faced each other head-on.
Jin Emperor Liu Duan only looked at him for a few breaths, then turned his head away, as if pretending to be natural.
Liu Duan sighed secretly and said, "What Sikong said makes sense, but these five people are all in important positions. A single move can affect the whole body. I wonder how Sikong will deal with it?"
Xiao Yuanche said calmly: "I respectfully request the Holy Judgment!"
If Liu Duan hadn't restrained himself, he might have overturned the table. He thought secretly in his heart, when you Xiao Yuanche said so clearly, how could you have thought about the Holy Inquisition? Now the sins of these people have been exposed.
Just before the coffin is finalized, do you think of the Holy Judgment? Isn't it just in the name of me, the emperor?
Come on! Come on! Come on!
What can I do?
Liu Duan said slowly: "I deeply believe that these five ginsengs from Sikong are right! I mean..."
He thought again, carefully considered his words and said, "I would like Sikong to handle these people on my behalf."
Xiao Yuanche secretly thought that this Jin Emperor was indeed much more experienced than before, and he only wanted to kick the ball back again.
Xiao Yuanche said calmly: "I am a minister, how can I act on behalf of the Holy One!"
Suddenly he said in a more serious tone: "I respectfully request the Holy Judgment!"
If Liu Duan hadn't been afraid of the powerful Xiao Sikong, he would have scolded him long ago. Even so, he also sent greetings to Xiao Yuanche's family in his heart, but he had no choice but to sigh: "After all, Shen Jizhou
He is a great general, and he has guarded the northeastern territory of the Bohai Sea for me for many years. This matter has only been slightly proved and cannot be verified after all. Therefore... I have issued a decree to rebuke him and make him happy.
Supervise your generals and ministers to see the effects!"
This was exactly what he wanted, Xiao Yuanche also knew that Liu Duan was partial to Shen Jizhou, but he didn't really want to do anything to Shen Jizhou, so he hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Liu Duan then said slowly: "As for Qian Zhongmou, the Marquis of Jingnan, how about depriving him of the title of Marquis and changing him to the position of Mu of Jingnan? At the same time, I will issue an order for him to inspect the Taoist gates in Jiangnan and kill the evil cult."
After saying that, he looked at Xiao Yuanche with burning eyes.
Xiao Yuanche snorted coldly in his heart and thought to himself, what a Jin Emperor, what a skill! He knew that I already had a strong enemy like Shen Jizhou, but he still refused to seize Qian Zhongmou's Marquis? Qian Zhongmou was also a divided power after all, he
If you are really deprived of the title of Marquis, how can you swallow this sigh of relief? If you continue to restrain me, I will make enemies on both sides.
Do you really think I'm a chick?
When Xiao Yuanche thought of this, he said: "I think it's impossible!"
Liu Duan thought he had succeeded, and was secretly happy when he suddenly heard Xiao Yuanche say this. His heart darkened, and Fang pretended to be puzzled and said, "Why? Sikong wants to spare him?"
Xiao Yuanche shook his head and said: "No, it's just that I feel that the treatment of Qian Zhongmou is a little harsh! Qian Zhongmou was not involved in this incident, and he was far away in Jiangnan, and Liangxianwu and Liangxian Sect
The relationship between the two is also rumored by the people. It is still unclear whether the relationship between the branch and the main dojo is clear. The old minister thought that in accordance with Shen Jizhou's death, the Holy Spirit's decree should be severely punished and ordered him to investigate the relationship between Liangxianwu and Liangxianwu.
Regarding the connection with the Immortal Cult, I can just report it to His Majesty within a time limit!"
Liu Duan had no choice but to nod his head and said: "What Sikong said is absolutely true, so let's do this!"
Liu Duan thought that he would have room for negotiation if he followed Xiao Yuanche's step back, so he said: "As for Wu Heng, the captain of the city gate school, Kong Xiyan, the young minister of Honglu Temple, and Yang Shuzu, the commander of Longtai, their fathers are all
My dearest minister, and as this incident happened suddenly and at midnight, I mean..."
Xiao Yuanche's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he said with no doubt in his tone: "Remove all of them from their official positions, leave no one behind!"
When Liu Duan heard this, his body suddenly swayed, and he blurted out: "All of them were dismissed from office... How is this...?"
Xiao Yuanche's eyes were burning and he said: "Does Your Majesty think what I said is wrong?"
Empress Dong had been listening carefully. She was shocked and angry when she heard that Xiao Yuanche wanted to dismiss these three people from their official positions. However, in the blink of an eye, she had already thought clearly. She suddenly said: "Your Majesty
, What Sikong said is absolutely true! It’s time to clean up the atmosphere of these people, remove them all, remove them all! I think it would be better if they were removed, it would be better!"
Liu Duan looked stunned. Since he was the emperor, he couldn't understand the meaning of Dong Hou's words. He could only sigh and said: "That's fine! They are all dismissed! The atmosphere in the court should be straightened out! I will do it now.
Prepare the decree!"
After that, he said loudly toward the outside: "Qi Daban, prepare pens, ink, paper and inkstones!"
An old slave came in and handed a bunch of items to the emperor. He smiled faintly at Xiao Yuanche and gave a salute before standing aside with his hands down.
It was Qi Shizhai, the chief eunuch of the Forbidden Palace who had been following Jin Emperor Liu Duan since he was a child - Zhongchangshi Dafengzhang.
Liu Duan brushed his dots, wrote three edicts, stamped the jade seal, and then said to Qi Shizhai: "Instruct Xu Lingjun, please send it."
Qi Shizhai responded respectfully and retreated slowly.
Xiao Yuanche then said again: "I have one more thing to report to Your Majesty!"
What! Something else!
Liu Duan's head was swollen three times and he was already exhausted physically and mentally. Xiao Yuanche's greeting scene made him uneasy from beginning to end.
Liu Duan had no choice but to brace himself and said, "What else can Sikong do?"
Xiao Yuanche said without hesitation: "Xiao Jianshu, my dog son, is now here. He has been serving as the Yueqi school captain for a long time. I thought to myself that the Yueqi school captain is an important position in the capital, and it is not easy for one person to hold it for a long time, so I deliberately
I ask your Majesty to rule and dismiss Shu Yue from his post as Captain of the Cavalry School, and place him in the position of Lieutenant General Wu Guan."
Liu Duan let out a confused sigh at first, secretly wondering what kind of medicine Xiao Yuanche was selling in his gourd? Although Yueqi Xiaowei was not as good as the Five-Fun Zhonglang General, in terms of importance and real power, he was definitely above the Five-Fun Zhonglang General.
, why did you offer to give up your seat at this time?
Liu Duan then thought about it, no matter what he did, it was always a good thing for him to give up Xiao Jianshu's position as Yueqi captain, so he said without hesitation: "I'm sure!"
Xiao Yuanche nodded, as if asking: "I wonder who your Majesty thinks would be the best candidate to succeed Yueqi Colonel?"
Liu Duan narrowed his eyes and thought for a while before saying: "This is a big matter. Do you want to choose someone? It's hard to make a decision at the moment. Let me think about it."
Xiao Yuanche suddenly handed the memorial in his arms towards his eyes and said: "Your Majesty takes care of everything, so don't worry about these trivial matters. We have already thought of a suitable candidate. Please take a look at it!"
Liu Duan's heart trembled, and he vaguely felt that he had fallen into Xiao Yuanche's trap again.
After he slowly unfolded the memorial, he saw at a glance the nominee of Xiao Yuanche, Yue Cavalry School Lieutenant.
A rage spread in his heart, and his hands began to tremble slightly.
Xiao Zizhen!
If you really bully me, you will be alone!
But suddenly a strong sense of powerlessness arose in my heart, which instantly extinguished the rage.
Xiao Yuanche said calmly: "Your Majesty, the Yue Cavalry School Captain is of great importance. Only the son of the Xiao family can ensure that your Majesty is safe!"
Liu Duanhu smiled faintly, seemingly without any worries, and said with appreciation: "Sikong has thought everything through... I'm right!"
When Xiao Yuanche heard this, he was a little surprised, but after all, he had done his best, so he handed over his hand and thanked him.
Xiao Yuanche then stood up and said: "I have been troubled by your Majesty for a long time on my humble family affairs. I feel uneasy, so I will retire!"
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the hall.
"Xiao Sikong..."
Xiao Yuanche walked a few steps, but suddenly heard Liu Duan speak slowly behind him, calling him to a stop.
Xiao Yuanche was a little surprised, turned his head and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, call me, is there anything else you can do?"
Liu Duan smiled warmly and said word by word: "I also have something to do here. I discussed it with Sikong in detail. After reviewing the details, Sikong felt that it was appropriate, so I issued an order to handle it."
"What's the matter?"
Liu Duan said lightly: "Liu Xuanhan has been with you for a long time! I have heard for a long time that Liu Xuanhan is my imperial uncle. Now that the royal family is not prosperous, I am deeply worried. I think Liu Xuanhan's great talent should be used. Anyway,
Wouldn't it be a pity if he was left idle? It is said from the source that he is my imperial uncle. I intend that in three days' time when the dynasty comes, I should read the royal genealogy in front of the civil and military officials of the dynasty to prove his royal status. If it is really me.
Uncle Emperor, I am interested..."
When Liu Duan said this, he suddenly stopped and looked at Xiao Yuanche slowly.
Xiao Yuanche remained calm and calm, seeming to be calm and composed.
"I intend to award a former general of the Jin Dynasty..."
"I wonder what Sikong wants?"
"Hehe...hehehehe..."
As soon as Liu Duan finished speaking, Xiao Yuanche laughed to himself. At first his voice was low and his laughter was very slow. Gradually, his shoulders shook and he laughed loudly.
However, this laughter sounded like a sword to Liu Duan's ears.
Liu Duan asked with a trembling voice: "Sikong, why are you laughing?"
Xiao Yuanche suddenly turned around and strode out of the hall.
He didn't turn his head, and just said lightly: "Your Majesty is the king of the Jin Dynasty. It is fine for your Majesty to decide on such matters... Why do you need to ask the ministers?"
............
After Xiao Yuanche left for a long time, Liu Duan's figure suddenly slumped silently and slumped on the chair, breathing heavily.
"Your Majesty..." Empress Dong murmured.
Liu Duan suddenly smiled miserably, pointed at the palace door and his voice became extremely cruel and said: "What does he mean by this! Bullying me! Bullying me! I asked him, and he only remembered that I am the king of a country! How hateful!"
! Annoying!”
They were so panicked that both the left and right people and Empress Dong knelt on the ground. Empress Dong knelt and crawled forward a few steps and said urgently: "Your Majesty, whisper! Whisper!"
Liu Duan smiled miserably and said in a cold voice: "Quietly? Quietly! This is my forbidden palace! Mine!"
He suddenly stood up, raised his arms from top to bottom, waved them continuously, and shouted hysterically.
Qi Shizhai slowly walked out from the door, came to the main hall, held up the plate of snowflake cakes, a cold light shot out from his muddy old eyes, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, calm down... take a bite of snowflake cakes
..... Peace of mind!”
Liu Duan smiled helplessly at the old slave who had been following him since he was a child, waved his hand and said: "What snowflake cake? I have a set of cakes! I won't eat it!"
Suddenly, the evil look in his eyes became even worse and he said: "I'll kill all those who make snowflake pastries...!"
Then he calmed down a little, then slowly leaned back on the chair, closed his eyes slightly, and said slowly: "You all go down... I'm tired..."
Qi Shizhai sighed and looked at Empress Dong as if inquiring.
Empress Dong stood up slowly and waved her hand gently to Eunuch Gong'e.
Qi Shizhai shook his head and led the people in the hall to retreat.
The deep palace hall is silent.
It's dark and mottled, and seems to have a touch of coldness.
Liu Duan's eyes were slightly closed, as if he was talking to himself, or he seemed to be saying to Empress Dong: "It's so quiet in the palace, do I really not have anyone to trust me with?"
Empress Dong suddenly burst into tears, knelt down and crawled forward a few steps, buried her dignified and elegant face in Emperor Jin's arms, and murmured: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty still has me!..."
Liu Duan felt warm in his heart. He gently raised Empress Dong's head with two fingers and said slowly: "Yes... yes, I still have you!..."
Suddenly Liu Duan went crazy, pushed Empress Dong to the ground, and said incoherently: "No! No! No! I don't have anyone! I am alone! Just now you didn't even speak for me! You are also his accomplice.
!accomplice!"
Empress Dong's phoenix eyes were filled with tears, and she shook her head vigorously. The decoration on the phoenix crown jingled, making the hall even more empty and lonely.
Empress Dong spoke softly and said what was in her heart: "Your Majesty, in such a situation, Zuo Heng, Yang Shuzu, and Kong Xiyan can only save their lives if they lose their official positions! Otherwise, they will all be killed!"
Liu Duan's body felt as if he was electrocuted, and he suddenly stood there in shock. His eyes were distracted.
Empress Dong said again: "Your Majesty, please think about why Xiao Yuanche only punished Wu Heng, Yang Shuzu and Kong Xiyan? Why didn't he point the finger at their fathers? Wu Heng's father, Da Si Nong Wuyou, and Yang Shuzu's father, Taiwei
Which one of Yang Wenxian and Kong Hechen, the father of Kong Xiyan, is not in a high and powerful position, and which one is attached to Xiao Yuanche? This is because Xiao Yuanche still has some scruples about His Majesty, so he showed mercy! If His Majesty refuses, then when the time comes
The butcher's knife was swung down, and blood flowed like a river! Your Majesty, is there anyone else who can be used?"
"I......"
Empress Dong said sincerely: "Just give up your official position and let it go! People always have nothing to do. After some time, how can their parents not be able to function? Then they will be reused..."
Liu Duan nodded, tears streaming down his face, and he said in a trembling voice: "But what I did is different from a foolish king. I am a foolish king! A foolish king!"
Empress Dong suddenly hugged Liu Duan and murmured: "No! In Yu's eyes, Your Majesty has never been a faint king. Your Majesty was the emperor when the Jin Dynasty was in turmoil. There were checks and balances among the powerful ministers, and only then could the great Jin Dynasty be established.
Continuing hope, how can your Majesty be a foolish king!"
Liu Duan shook his head in confusion and said to himself: "Since I came to the throne, I have encouraged farming and mulberry cultivation, eliminated redundant officials, and developed the Imperial Academy. What I have in mind is to revive the national destiny of the Jin Dynasty and restore the former glory of the Jin Dynasty! However, first
There is a national thief named Wang Xi, I am looking forward to it, looking forward to it!..."
"Wang Xi is dead... The barbaric Li Si and Guo Jue looted the capital again and bullied me, the orphans and widows! Finally they disappeared... Now the wolf is dead and the tiger is roaring, another Xiao Yuanche comes! I
When can I hope to get ahead and survive! It’s too long...it’s too long!”
Liu Duan shed tears as he spoke.
Empress Dong patted Liu Duan's back gently, with a deep glint in her sad eyes, and said slowly.