"The vassal king, the Ministry of Rites, the relatives, the Ministry of Household Affairs, local officials, powerful people, hehe..." After Emperor He glanced at the list, he sneered, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes: "These are all my good ministers and good people.
ah!"
With a sneer, the emperor threw the memorial to the ground, turned his head, his face darkened, and he said through gritted teeth.
Under the stage, Hong Quan glanced at the memorial that the emperor had casually thrown on the ground. He looked at the emperor, then looked down at the memorial, then walked over and picked it up.
Just taking a glance at the densely packed names on the memorial, Hong Quan couldn't help but feel his scalp numb. There were no less than 300 officials, big and small, local tycoons and wealthy families. Among them, the one with the largest area was actually the one today.
Concubine Rong's natal family, a total of five thousand people, stood a full tenth of the way.
The second one turned out to be King Pingxi, His Majesty's sixth son, whose fiefdom was in the Shaanxi area, occupying an area of 3,000 square meters.
The rest were all powerful local officials who were in collusion with senior officials in the DPRK, and there were also some wealthy people from aristocratic families who had sweat break out on their foreheads just by looking at them. After raising their hands and wiping them, they wiped the hot potato.
Put it on the ground.
Outside the hall, the sky was dark and gloomy clouds were rolling in. It had been raining for two days and nights. Not only did it not stop, it actually got worse.
The splashing sound of falling water hit the steps outside the Imperial Study Room, making a crisp sound. Every sound was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of those inside the palace.
However, if we don't stop, I'm afraid the Yellow River will burst in more than one place.
In the main hall, a cold air hit, making people shiver involuntarily.
After a long time, the emperor turned around and looked at Fatty Hong with a solemn expression. When he was about to speak, he saw Fatty Hong lowering his head and his fat body shaking. The emperor shook his head invisibly, and then turned his gaze.
, turned to Lu Yushi.
"Lu Aiqing!"
"Yes!" When Lu Yushi heard this, his body suddenly tensed up. He lowered his head, his eyes twitched, and finally gritted his teeth and replied in a deep voice.
He knew very well what His Majesty wanted him to do.
The emperor looked at him intently. After a long time, he walked down the steps. Then he walked to the screen on the side. He reached out and took down the Emperor's Sword inlaid with a golden dragon that was placed on the weapon rack.
The emperor glanced at the sword in his hand with a long look, then took hold of the hilt and made a sound, and the sword was unsheathed. It was only a section, but the flickering cold light still moved people's hearts.
The emperor closed his eyes slightly, closed the sword, and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes again, the trace of hesitation and sadness in his eyes disappeared instantly. Instead, there was deep fierceness.
Holding the Emperor's Sword in his hand, he turned around and walked to Lu Yushi, looking at him steadily: "Lu Aiqing, you will set off immediately with Wang Ting to the breach of the Yellow River and the dam to release the flood. In addition, I will give you the Emperor's Sword.
, and 800 thousand cattle guards, you can act cheaply. If there is any obstruction, shoot and kill!"
The emperor handed the Tianzi Sword to Lu Yushi with both hands. He looked at Lu Yushi coldly and said in a deep voice: "No matter who it is, treat them equally!"
Lu Yushi lowered his head and listened to the emperor's words, his brows trembling.
There was a wind blowing in the palace, and Lu Yushi's gray beard and hair were flying messily.
The thin waist gives people tremendous strength.
Lu Yushi raised his head and glanced at the Emperor's Sword in front of him and the emperor's solemn gaze. He did not pick up the Emperor's Sword, but hesitated.
Yes, he was hesitating.
If you take over the Emperor's Sword, you will be an imperial envoy, and you will have the power to do things expediently. Moreover, building embankments to release floods will be a great thing for the benefit of the people. If you accomplish this, your reputation will definitely be greatly improved.
However, when I think about the background and identity of the person who occupied the land, once something happens, the consequences are definitely beyond my control.
In addition, King Pingxi has a close relationship with King Jin. Moreover, according to intelligence from all parties at this time, King Jin has already had his objections. Once something goes wrong, not only will his head be in danger, but his family will also be affected.
Even though Censor Lu's determination was as strong as iron, he could not help but waver at this moment.
When the emperor saw how difficult it was for Yushi Lu, he also knew what he was worried about.
However, at this moment, the matter has become urgent. If we delay for a moment longer, thousands of people will suffer disaster. The emperor was very anxious. Seeing that Lu Yushi was still hesitating, the emperor said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, you are working for me.
If you have any difficulties, I will solve them for you!"
Hearing this, an ugly smile appeared on Lu Yushi's numb face. He raised his head and glanced at the emperor, shook his head with a smile, and took the Tianzi Sword.
"Old minister, please retire!" Lu Yushi took the Emperor's Sword and said goodbye.
The emperor nodded and said: "Lu Aiqing, please take care of yourself!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Yushi grinned and bowed respectfully. Then, with a smile in his eyes, he nodded to Lu Heng beside him, then bowed and retreated.
"You guys should step aside, I want to be alone for a while!" After Lu Yushi went out, the emperor waved his hands in disinterest, said to Lu Heng and the other two, and then walked directly towards the imperial study.
"Let's go!" Lu Heng smiled and said to Hong Quan.
"Yeah!" Fatty Hong nodded hurriedly and pulled Lu Heng hurriedly towards the door.
"You two adults, stay!" Just as the two of them were going out, the waiter came over and called to them.
"Two adults, Your Majesty has said that the worship ceremony will be held normally in an hour. You two adults, please follow the servants to the side hall to rest!" The concubine said politely, and his thin voice sounded extremely soft.
Very comfortable.
Hearing this, Fatty Hong smiled, cupped his fists and said, "Excuse me, father-in-law!"
The wife was frightened and waved her hands quickly: "You're welcome, sir. Please come with me, sir!"
After taking the oil-paper umbrellas, the three of them took one each and walked out of the hall.
The sky outside is gloomy and the clouds are gloomy. The rain pours down like a silk thread, forming a rain curtain, and the sky and the earth are white. The open space below the main hall is already full of water. The guards who are soaked in the rain have their hands
Holding the handle of the knife, it didn't move at all.
As soon as I went out, my gown got wet from the rainwater dripping from the eaves and splashing on the ground.
Lu Heng frowned, and without caring about the image, he straightened up the front of the gown and pinned it to his belt. Dressed up like this, he looked like Huang Feihong.
After Hong Quan was astonished, he quickly did the same. He learned in a good way.
After the two people arranged their long robes, they followed the inner room, along the corridor, and headed towards the side hall with high spirits.
However, just after turning a corner, Lu Heng saw the wet Lu Yushi outside the corridor ahead, standing there, looking at him with a smile.
"You two go first, I'll be there soon!" Lu Heng was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but laugh when he saw Lu Yushi's ugly smile. He turned around and looked at Hong Quan and Nei beside him.
After saying something, he walked towards the stage under the umbrella.
Censor Lu must be waiting for him here, and there are definitely some things he would not say in front of others.
"Master Lu, why did you end up like this?" Lu Heng smiled and moved the paper umbrella to block the wind and rain for Lu Yushi. He took a look and saw that the old man's silver hair was stuck to his face, and water drops were falling from his body.
Looking miserable, he couldn't help but laugh and joke.
When Lu Yushi heard this, he surprisingly did not retort and glared.
After giving Lu Heng a steady look, he shook his head and smiled bitterly, mocking himself: "Why do you care about a dying person?"
Lu Heng's face stiffened. He knew what Lu Yushi was talking about. No matter whether the flood discharge was done well or badly, the person who carried it out would not have any good consequences.
However, at this moment, Lu Heng looked at the bleak look on Lu Yushi's face, and felt entangled in his heart. Then he raised his head, still smiling and shaking his head: "Master Lu is too pessimistic!"
Lu Yushi glanced at Lu Heng and saw a forced smile on his face. He shook his head slightly, clasped his hands behind his back, looked at the rain curtain of the same color as the water and sky in the distance, and sighed: "Young Master is extremely smart, how could you not see that?
The danger in it?"
Lu Heng wanted to say something, but when he saw the old man's shabby official robe that was soaked by the rain and standing on his body, his mouth moved. He didn't know how to speak.
"Young master, you really know!" Lu Yushi turned around, smiled slightly, and looked at Lu Hengdao. Lu Hengzhuan took a step forward and stood side by side with Lu Yushi. He looked at the palace shrouded in the rain and fog. He thought.
After thinking for a while, he turned his head, glanced at Lu Yushi, and said lightly: "Master Lu, are you thinking of Wei Qihou in the Western Han Dynasty?"
"It seems that Young Master understands better than anyone else!" Lu Yushi smiled miserably, shaking his head with a bitter smile.
"Does the young master still think that your majesty can protect this old minister?" Lu Yushi raised his hand, wiped the rain from his face, and said expressionlessly.
Lu Heng was silent!
"Although I am an official worshipper of the imperial censor, all the discerning people in the court hate me deeply. Especially those who know my identity as Nightingale. They all want to deal with me quickly!" Lu Yushi said as if it had nothing to do with him.
, said calmly.
"But..." Lu Yushi took a deep breath, turned around, looked at Lu Heng, and said solemnly: "But, everything I do is worthy of the country and worthy of the teachings of the saints.
More worthy of the common people!"
"If you live and die for the benefit of the country, how can you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings!" Lu Yushi smiled, moved his mouth slightly, and recited the couplet he once saw in Zhang Wenshan's mansion. He turned his head.
Come, look at Lu Heng and say: "How about you give this couplet to me?"
Looking at Lu Yushi's thin but straight waist in the wind and rain, and the expectant eyes on his weathered face.
Lu Heng's face was solemn and he nodded seriously.
"good!"
The rain is falling and the wind is swaying.
Under the umbrella, Lu Heng looked at Lu Yushi who turned around and walked towards the rain and fog, and looked at his lonely shadow.
After thinking for a while, he smiled slightly and said, "Master Lu!"
In the heavy rain, Yushi Lu stopped, turned his head, and looked at Lu Heng.
"Your family will be safe!" Lu Heng smiled slightly, bowed his hands and bowed. Under the grateful eyes of Lu Yushi, he turned and left.