Datang: This imperial censor has a million points of recklessness!

Chapter 17 Li Shimin Swallows Locusts

"Why is the emperor suddenly coming to the farmland? There is no way to cure the locust plague since ancient times. Could it be that the emperor will be cured when he comes?"

"It's just a process. I'm worried that the people's hearts won't be stable, so I just come to stabilize it. You really think that the emperor can solve it!"

"Hey, that's right. In short, it's us common people who suffer. Even if there is a famine, these princes and grandchildren will not be hungry!"

"We have a drought first, and then a plague of locusts. We really don't let the big guys live. They say it's because the emperor has lost his morals. But, why should we punish us ordinary people!"

The people's discussion sounded in Li Shimin's ears one after another.

Hearing these words, he felt very uncomfortable. At the same time, he also knew that Cheng Yu was right in the court this morning.

I stayed in the palace all day and had no idea about the remarks outside. The ministers below only said nice things.

That is, Wei Zheng, who has a hot temper and speaks straight, and can say some harsh words, but he doesn't say a word about these remarks.

If Cheng Yu hadn't told him, he would have been kept in the dark. Who knows how resentful the people are.

Fortunately, Cheng Yu had already thought of a solution yesterday. He believed that as long as the problem of the locust plague could be resolved, the people's views on him would naturally change.

While thinking this way, the sedan chair had already dropped, and Li Shimin came out.

At this moment, many people had surrounded the farmland, although they expressed doubts in their hearts that they could control the locust plague.

But out of the heart of watching the fun, no one was willing to be left behind, and had been waiting here long ago.

After all, it is not very common for the emperor to come to such a thing in person.

At this moment, all the ministers have been lined up on both sides, waiting for the emperor's holy car.

Li Shimin strolled closer to the farmland and looked at the grain, which had been almost eaten by locusts. At a glance, it was a mess.

And those locusts seem to be provocative at the moment, jumping around in the field.

Seeing this scene, Li Shimin's face revealed a look of sadness.

Then he opened his mouth slowly.

"Food is the most important thing for the people, but now all the food has been ruined by you locusts.

If it is said that I am guilty, then it is enough to punish me alone. The people are all innocent, why implicate them!

If possible, let me bear this sin alone and stop harming my people! "

After saying this, Li Shimin took two steps forward, picked up a locust, tore off its wings, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it.

Seeing this scene, the ministers present were all shocked.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty can't force it. There may be some disease on this locust. If you swallow it alive, what if it damages the dragon's body!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, spit it out quickly and let the imperial doctor come over to take a look. If something really happens to you, how can the courtiers and the common people feel at ease!"

Hearing what they said, Li Shimin waved his hand and said.

"If it is said that if I am sick alone, I can exchange for the well-being of the people and transfer all their disasters to me alone, then there is nothing to be afraid of!"

At this moment, those surrounding people did not expect that the emperor would actually do this, and they were moved to tears.

"I didn't expect the emperor to be able to do this, what a benevolent monarch!"

"Yes, it seems that His Majesty cares about us in his heart. We really shouldn't have thought that way before!"

"Your Majesty, take care of the dragon body!"

"With such a wise emperor, I believe that our difficulties can be overcome. God, open your eyes and see, such a wise majesty, how can you have the heart to punish us like this Tang Dynasty!"

Hearing that the people's remarks at this moment have been completely reversed, Li Shimin felt a little better in his heart.

It has to be said that what he did today was a trick Cheng Yu gave him yesterday.

But in today's scene, Li Shimin did it from the heart, not acting.

When he saw the scene in the field, he felt from the bottom of his heart that he loved his Limin people.

These words are also spoken from the bottom of my heart. If he can exchange his own health for the happiness and well-being of the common people, he will be happy.

After hearing Li Shimin's words, those ministers were also very moved, and they shouted in unison.

"Your Majesty cares about the people and believes that the locust plague will be resolved smoothly. God will bless us in the Tang Dynasty!"

All of a sudden, the atmosphere at the scene was very warm.

Li Shimin waved at Cheng Yu and told him to come forward.

Then he said to the people.

"Everyone, this is the newly appointed censor, Cheng Yu. He has brought you a solution to the locust plague. Now let him tell you about it!"

After hearing Cheng Yu's name, the common people seemed to be confused for a while, and then they all responded and said.

"Cheng Yu, isn't this the youngest son of Lu Guogong Cheng Yaojin's family? He is a well-known dandy in Chang'an City, and he knows how to spend time and drink all day long!"

"That's right, isn't this Mr. Cheng who always comes to our tavern to drink? Last time he almost drank to death. I was terrified. What can he do?"

"Just now I felt that the emperor sounded reliable, but now he has found such a person, saying that he can solve the locust plague. Isn't this fooling us!"

After the common people recognized Cheng Yu, they began to question him.

When Li Shimin heard their discussion, his face suddenly became a little unsightly. After all, he had managed to turn around his reputation, so don't let Cheng Yu spoil him.

He only knew before that Cheng Yu was indeed a bit of a dandy, but he did not expect that the public's evaluation of him was so bad, and he was indeed a little careless.

But looking at Cheng Yu, he really looked calm and indifferent. Li Shimin thought to himself, this kid has never played cards according to common sense, why not just watch him and how to deal with the situation in front of him.

I saw Cheng Yu talking to the big guy.

"Everyone, I know, when I stand here, two words are already written on my face, dude!
You must not believe that I have a way to solve the locust plague problem!But you might as well delay everyone for 2 minutes. You all listen to my statement. If you feel that it is unreliable, you have heard it as a joke, and there is no loss, right? "

As soon as these words came out, the common people nodded one after another.

"Yeah, yeah, there's nothing wrong anyway, why not just listen and see what flowers he can tell!"

(End of this chapter)