"My son... I still don't quite understand what you mean, Father."
Although there are already signs of arrogance and violence.
But Xuanyuan Hong was young after all and did not understand the so-called emperor's mind at all.
He smiled calmly and said no more words.
Xuanyuan Longcheng stood up and looked at the kneeling maids around him, and asked in a deep voice: "Which one of you is the Shang Gong in the Prince's Mansion?"
"Inform...your majesty."
The older maid among them was startled, and she quickly responded tremblingly: "Slave... this is my slave..."
He gave her a cold look.
Xuanyuan Longcheng had no expression on his face and said loudly: "Here comes someone..."
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?" The envoy of the Forbidden City who was standing aside immediately stepped forward to wait for orders.
"Drag this bitch down..."
Swinging his sleeves.
Xuanyuan Longcheng said expressionlessly: "Behead and make a decision."
"As you command!"
Without almost any hesitation, the Forbidden Palace envoy bowed respectfully.
But with a wave of his hand, two tall guards immediately came forward and without saying a word, they dragged the maid Shang Gong, who was lying limply on the ground, out of the garden.
No one dared to make a sound anymore.
The remaining maids were already scared out of their wits and were holding their breath for fear of getting into trouble!
He glanced coldly at the remaining maids.
Xuanyuan Longcheng randomly selected one of them with his toes and said in a deep voice: "You, raise your head."
Clench your teeth tightly.
The chosen maid couldn't stop trembling all over, and had no choice but to slowly raise her head.
"Yes, she looks quite handsome."
I made a comment out of nowhere.
Xuanyuan Longcheng coldly ordered: "From today on, you are the new minister of the prince's palace. From now on, you will be responsible for taking care of the prince's daily life and food."
He stared at His Majesty the Emperor in awe.
The maid in front of her couldn't believe her ears. She thought her life would be in danger, but she didn't expect that she was promoted inexplicably.
"What, is there a problem?" Xuanyuan Longcheng asked displeased.
"Slave...slave, I don't dare!"
She quickly knelt down on the ground three times and kowtowed nine times. The maid was overjoyed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"
"Don't be too happy too early."
No longer look at the humble servants on the ground.
Xuanyuan Longcheng warned coldly: "You'd better do your best to serve the prince from now on. If you slack off, you will end up even more miserable than your predecessor..."
"Do you understand?"
"Slave...slave understands!"
He kowtows in fear and thanksgiving.
How dare the maid say no? When she looked at the prince again, her eyes were even more frightened than before.
After finishing all this, Xuanyuan Longcheng directly waved away all the bystanders. Even the Forbidden Palace envoy responsible for security was arranged to watch from a distance.
The father and son sat down in the pavilion beside the flower garden.
Xuanyuan Longcheng smiled and said: "Hong'er, do you know why my father only killed Shang Gong, the maid in your palace, but chose to be lenient to others?"
"Because my father has benevolence and righteousness, he pardoned those lowly maids!" the little prince blurted out.
"Renyi? Hahahaha..."
He smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Xuanyuan Long grew up and sighed: "Living in this apocalyptic wasteland era, the so-called benevolence and righteousness are the cheapest and most useless things..."
"Remember your father's words."
He reached out and tapped the tip of the little prince's nose.
Xuanyuan Longcheng taught carefully: "As an emperor, you must treat your subordinates with kindness and power. When you want to get angry and kill, you can neither kill them all nor be indecisive..."
"The former will make you unjust and helpless. You have ordered all the slaves to be killed. Who else can help you? As for the latter, it will make people think you are cowardly and incompetent. Over time, many people will
They will all want to test your bottom line, and will eventually take your place!"
"Killing is just a way to express the power in your hands..."
Raise the corners of your mouth.
Xuanyuan Longcheng continued: "The ultimate purpose is just to frighten others and make everyone fear you. Only by doing this, will they truly respect you and fear you, and only then will your status and power be possible
Always and forever!"
Knock on the mountain to shock the tiger, kill one and serve as a warning to hundreds.
The so-called emperor's art is more than just such a simple thing.
The most ruthless emperor's family, the young Xuanyuan Hong must adapt to the environment he lives in as soon as possible, so as to stabilize the centuries-old foundation of the Great Xia Empire.
"Well...I think I understand what my father means!"
After thinking for a long time, Xuanyuan Hong said with a smile: "So the emperor just ordered the execution of the maid Shang Gong in person to scare other maids, and promoted the new Shang Gong because the ministers need them. In this way,
Those lowly servants who survive will be grateful. Not only are they afraid of the power in my hands, but they also dare not despise me in the slightest. They will work harder for me in the future..."
"Is your minister right?"
Raised an eyebrow.
Xuanyuan Longcheng couldn't help but rubbed the little prince's head again, nodded with satisfaction and said: "Well, the boy is teachable!"
The father and son looked at each other, and then laughed heartily, showing a happy scene of father and son being filial, as if it was a gathering of ordinary people.
At this moment.
The Forbidden Palace envoy behind him suddenly stepped forward tremblingly and whispered: "Your Majesty... Manager Li has something important to report, it seems to be about Longdu..."
Put out your hand to stop him.
Xuanyuan Longcheng turned around and glared at him coldly.
The Forbidden Palace envoy immediately stopped talking, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he obediently took a few steps back.
"Okay, it's not too early!"
Get up slowly.
Xuanyuan Longcheng smiled kindly and said: "I still have state affairs to attend to, so I won't accompany you to continue to enjoy the flowers and gardens!"
"Father is leaving..." Xuanyuan Hong said a little disappointed.
"Hong'er, listen."
After pinching the little prince's cheek, Xuanyuan Longcheng whispered: "After I finish busy with state affairs during this period, I will definitely take time to spend more time with you!"
“It’s a deal!”
Extending his fingers to pull the hook, Xuanyuan Hong said expectantly.
Slightly startled.
Looking at the young hands floating in mid-air, Xuanyuan Longcheng gave up the idea of making a hook agreement with his son after hesitating again and again.
As the emperor of the Great Xia Empire, Xuanyuan Longcheng had many difficulties of his own.
They are destined to be unable to communicate normally like an ordinary father and son. They are both father and son, as well as monarch and minister, and the inherent rules must not be easily broken!
"Kneel down, I... will leave first!"
Swinging his sleeves, Xuanyuan Longcheng turned around and left, leaving the young prince alone with his arms down in disappointment.
Looking at his father's retreating back, the young prince bowed and paid homage: "My son, I would like to send you my father the best..."
Leave the hanging garden.
Xuanyuan Longcheng walked swiftly into the attic of the palace, and all the servants and maids who came and went quickly kowtowed.
He didn't pay any attention to these humble minions.
Waving to attract the Forbidden Palace envoy who was following behind him, Xuanyuan Longcheng asked in a deep voice: "Where is Li Xingkui?"
"General Manager Li is waiting outside His Majesty's study at the moment..." the Forbidden Palace envoy responded.
He nodded silently.
The corners of his mouth raised slightly unconsciously, and Xuanyuan Longcheng murmured to himself: "Longdu...Judgement Apostle, and God of War Beigong Mu, I finally waited for this opportunity..."