Han Shizu

As the main palace of the summer palace, Taikang Hall is undoubtedly the most magnificent and luxurious among the many palaces and buildings, and it is also the most majestic.This itself is a huge palace complex with dense buildings and numerous houses, integrating various functions such as sleeping hall, government affairs, meetings, reading, martial arts, and entertainment.

It took the old emperor three days to just visit the Taikang Hall and see its basic architectural layout and functions. After three days, he was both tired and irritable.

This palace, in terms of majesty and splendor, is far from comparable to the Qianyuan Hall in Xijing. Even the Chongyuan Hall in Tokyo is far behind.However, when it comes to magnificence and luxury, refinement and enjoyment, none of the beautiful buildings and buildings in the world can compare with it.

At that time, Southern Guangdong, the Pseudo-Tang Dynasty and Meng Shu were famous for their extensive construction of palaces, landscapes and luxurious enjoyment. Today, the summer palace built by the old emperor in Shenzhou can be said to be even better. This aspect of enjoyment also puts his past opponents in a "comparison".

If the incident of trespassing had not occurred, the old emperor might not have been much touched, and might even have been complacent.But when this incident came out, it shocked the old emperor very much. Within a few days, it gradually became a problem for him.

Although it was comfortable to stay in Taikang Palace, the memory of his opponents playing extravagantly and ruining the country also appeared repeatedly in his mind, and there seemed to be a voice that made him bored and even manic echoing in his ears: Hun Jun
This situation made the old emperor's heart feel as if a knife was being pulled at it. It hurt and bled. It was a tortured feeling.What's even more torturous is that the old emperor has actually seen this clearly for a long time, but he doesn't dare to face it.

The old emperor has never been as weak and cowardly as he is today in his life.

"Wang Qinruo?" In the palace, the old emperor listened to the investigation report from Wude Division and murmured.There was a trance in his old eyes, as if he had heard this name somewhere.

"Back to Your Majesty!" Seeing the old emperor's reaction, Wang Xuanzhen continued to report: "After investigation and interrogation, it has been confirmed that Wang Qinruo, the chief registrar of Luoshan County, is the person who wrote the blood letter, and he himself also confessed.

After investigation, it was found that this person had served in Luoshan County for many years. His official career was slow and promotion was difficult. Therefore, he often made arrogant remarks. He often had objections to Shenzhou's state affairs and often criticized him.

Therefore, based on many clues, a preliminary judgment can be made. Wang Qinruo, because he was dissatisfied with his situation and at odds with Shenzhou's current politics, secretly used means to concoct a 'driving complaint', with ulterior motives and extreme audacity."

After hearing what Wang Xuanzhen said, the old emperor glanced up at him and said coldly: "This seems to be inconsistent with your usual style. When did you start to make judgments on these things on my behalf!"

When Wang Xuanzhen heard this, he was shocked and wished he could slap himself in the face.Misstep, big mistake!The old emperor was wondering if he was asking for trouble by saying so much.

You must know that Wang Xuanzhen was very good at handling matters in daily life, and rarely let the old emperor feel the will of his military envoy in many reports.But there was obvious negligence in this matter.

With his mind racing, Wang Xuanzhen buried his head and apologized: "This is my minister Meng Lang. I made a mistake and talked too much. Please forgive me!"

After looking at this person, the old emperor asked quietly: "As you said, this Wang Qinruo caused the matter, then you tell me, what is the purpose of this person. Although he is only a small ninth-grade master, is it possible? I don’t know the risks involved and risk my life and my family. What’s the reason?”

This really meant asking Wang Xuanzhen, but Wang Qinruo had an explanation for this: asking for instructions for the people.However, Wang Xuanzhen didn't believe it. That boy was well-dressed and dignified. He didn't look like a loyal and upright minister who cared about the country and the people. This was his intuition and vision as a military envoy.

He couldn't answer the old emperor like this, so after thinking about it for a while, Wang Xuanzhen began to show his "mediocrity": "I'm sorry that I'm stupid and can't see through his intentions!"

Regardless of whether he is smart or stupid, it is difficult to "convince" the old emperor. However, the old emperor does not care about Wang Xuanzhen's little tricks at this time.

After pondering for a while, he asked: "Where are the people?"

Wang Xuanzhen said: "I will be detained at the foot of the mountain for the time being!"

"Bring him here, I want to meet him!" the old emperor ordered, looking interested.

In response, Wang Xuanzhen showed some hesitation on his face.Seeing this, the old emperor changed his tone: "Why, are you hiding something from me about this person?"

"I don't dare, I won't hide anything! I will make arrangements immediately and bring the person here!" Wang Xuanzhen was a little frightened and said hurriedly without caring about anything else.

When leaving Taikang Hall, Wang Xuanzhen was a little embarrassed mentally. At the same time, there was a lot of sweat on his back, soaking the lining, and he had to change it again.

Nowadays, it is necessary for these ministers to prepare clean clothes before meeting the old emperor.After all, even if I was scared to pee, a little cold sweat would be nothing.Wang Qinruo never expected that if Wude Si took it away, he would have the opportunity to meet His Majesty the Emperor.During the construction of Taikang Palace, he had been here in person when labor and building materials were being transported to the construction site. However, this was the first time he had seen how magnificent the palace would look after it was completed.

Even if it was just a casual tour, he was still greatly shocked, and at the same time he was more determined to build up his psychology: Such a luxurious and magnificent palace, how much money and resources were consumed, how many people's flesh and blood was consumed, what he did, They are all out of public motives and asking for orders for the people. This is also the case when they come in front of the emperor!
The ministers of the imperial court have long been accustomed to the old emperor's old face and ugly appearance. Some respected him, some feared him, and some even silently hated and despised him in their hearts.
However, for the young master of Luoshan County, when he saw His Majesty the Emperor for the first time, he had no other feelings but deep awe and admiration.That old face that had been tired of the powerful for a long time seemed so noble and lovely to Wang Qinruo. This was His Majesty the Emperor.

Apart from excitement, it is difficult to describe Wang Qinruo's mood in other words. He bowed his head and bowed, his voice a little uncontrollable: "Wang Qinruo, the chief secretary of Luoshan County, see your majesty. May your majesty be safe!"

How long had it been since he had met such a low-level official? The old emperor thought about it secretly. He was in a daze and couldn't remember how long it had been.After coming back to his senses, he looked down at Wang Qinruo, who was extremely excited by the face of the saint. The old emperor's mood actually improved. He felt that this person's performance was very interesting and valuable.

"Pingshen!" the old emperor said softly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Qinruo responded with a trembling voice, but after trying a few times, he couldn't stand up. He couldn't help but bowed with a sad face: "Your Majesty, I am so honored to see the beauty of the sky, and I am so happy and excited. My whole body was shaking and it was difficult to get up, so I boldly asked you to sit on the ground and answer."

Wang Qinruo's words directly made the old emperor laugh, as if he was watching an interesting show.The smile flashed slightly, but then subsided, and the old emperor lowered his majestic voice: "Did you write that blood letter?"

Listening to the old emperor's questions, Wang Qinruo's excitement gradually calmed down, and his overheated emotions were gradually suppressed. Although he could not regain the calmness and confidence he had in Luoshan County, he could still have normal conversations.Moreover, reason and scheming once again occupy the high ground in the mind.

"Reply to Your Majesty, it is my handwriting!"

"Are the shortcomings in Shenzhou's governance stated in the petition really true?"

"Your Majesty, everything is true and I don't dare to lie!" Wang Qinruo answered affirmatively.

Of course it is true. To do this kind of thing is to take a huge risk of being shattered into pieces. It is the most basic thing to speak with facts. How dare you lie.

The old emperor was silent for a moment, and then asked slowly: "In your opinion, the construction of Taikang Palace will be a disaster rather than a disaster for the people of Shenzhou and surrounding counties. This major project is the same as the local area." This is a bad government that wastes people and money!"

Wang Qinruo didn't dare to answer this question casually. The old emperor's question was too direct and too shocking.With a grimace on his face and sweat on his forehead, Wang Qinruo was still speechless and did not dare to answer.

Seeing this, the old emperor showed displeasure and began to put pressure on him: "On the paper, you stated your interests and harms in blood, but in front of me, you didn't dare to say it anymore?"

A surge of overwhelming pressure hit his face, almost making Wang Qinruo breathless. His face struggled and was almost distorted. After doing enough mental activities, Wang Qinruo kowtowed hard and gritted his teeth and said: "Return to Your Majesty! Yes!"

This is probably the most dangerous moment Wang Qinruo has experienced in the past 30 years. In his opinion, the danger is far greater than when he was taken away by Wude Si.

However, this sinister appearance appears calm and unruffled.Hearing his courageous "yes", the old emperor was just stunned for a moment, and then asked leisurely: "Shenzhou is really full of complaints and people's resentment is boiling now?"

"Yes!" For the first time, Wang Qinruo answered clearly this time.

Two "yes"s in a row silenced the old emperor, and he didn't know what to say for a while.The old emperor had probably asked himself these questions many times in his heart. In fact, he already had the answers. Asking Wang Qinruo personally was just another tangled mental journey.

After a long time, the old emperor stood up holding the imperial case, took the bamboo stick, slowly walked down Danqi, and walked to Wang Qinruo.A pair of boots embroidered with gold threads first came into view, followed by the old emperor's clearer voice: "Wang Qinruo, tell me, why don't you try to report the bloody petition to me directly, but let the two little people do it?" Stop the driver and complain. You don't look like a foolish person, don't you know that this is an overstep?"

Faced with this question, Wang Qinruo did not dare to raise his head and kowtowed several times until his forehead bled. He looked ashamed and said, "Your Majesty, I am weak in nature. I am fully aware of this move. I am willing to ask for your orders if I am offended. And I was afraid! In the end, I only paid two people with a piece of blood, which was irresponsible. It was a lucky move that actually caused the death of two people. I am ashamed and have no place to regret it. My lord, my lord."

He lowered his head and silently watched Wang Qinruo's performance. At this moment, the old emperor's eyes became profound, and his thoughts had long since drifted away.