The Eighth Wise King became addicted to eavesdropping on the silly princess' thoughts

Today is not a day for a grand court session, but the emperor has ordered all court officials to be summoned into the palace.

In the Daqing Palace, all the ministers were whispering to each other, asking what had happened. From time to time, the hat wings would collide with each other in an embarrassing scene.

After the whip sounded, everyone's faces became serious, they straightened their bodies and looked forward.

The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne. After his ministers had performed the ceremony of kowtow, he spoke with a solemn and majestic expression.

"Today I have urgently summoned all the ministers to the palace for a grand meeting because there is an urgent situation and I want you to discuss a set of rules.

There was an epidemic in Yanzhou, which was probably the smallpox epidemic, which was highly contagious and had a very high mortality and disability rate.

Here is an urgent memorial from Cai Kun, the governor of Yanzhou Prefecture, sent over eight hundred miles. Please take a look!"

All the ministers in the hall gasped in shock!

If this smallpox plague were to spread, it would be fatal!

Yanzhou is only 500 miles away from the capital. If the smallpox epidemic cannot be controlled, it will spread to the capital. With a population of one million, the spread of the smallpox epidemic will be stronger than a flood. They and their families will not be able to escape the disaster!

"Your Majesty! The current plan is to quickly seal off the city of Yanzhou!

Don’t let the smallpox plague spread to the capital city!” Chen Fang, a fourth-rank official, knelt down, his voice anxious and tinged with fear.

"I second the motion! The current plan is to quickly seal off Yanzhou and close the roads from Yanzhou to the capital. We cannot let the smallpox plague spread to the capital!"

Lu Mingde, the fourth-rank Imperial College chief academician, also came out and knelt to make a report!

"I second the motion!"

"I second the motion!"

The emperor felt extremely disgusted when he saw the ministers kneeling on the ground in their red and purple court robes.

When these court officials, who were paid by the emperor and had high salaries, heard about the fierce smallpox epidemic, they first considered the safety of themselves and their families. They couldn't even think of a way to eliminate the epidemic.

The highest-ranking court officials all learned the details of the situation at the small court meeting, and they all stood there in silence.

The emperor waved his hand with an unhappy look on his face, "Yanzhou was sealed off three days ago.

What you should be thinking about now is how to quickly control the harm of the plague to a minimum and eliminate this disaster from heaven."

The court officials who were kneeling on the ground finally breathed a sigh of relief, and after standing up, they began to discuss the matter in unison.

After much discussion, it was nothing more than allocating money and food, purchasing a large amount of medicinal materials, and sending a few imperial doctors and medical officers to rush to Yanzhou to control the spread of the plague.

The emperor glanced at his trusted minister, the Left Counselor Jia Yan.

When the emperor was the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture, Jia Yan, who was the prosecutor of Kaifeng Prefecture, understood the situation and reported to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, money and medicine are easy to negotiate, and it is also easy to appoint imperial physicians and medical officers, but this smallpox plague is highly contagious, and the people of Yanzhou, which has been sealed off, are probably in a state of panic and resentment!

In order to deal with disaster relief and epidemic control, we need someone with high status and prestige to bring the imperial edict to appease the people and control the spread of the plague."

Jia Yan's words shocked several court officials of high status and prestige!

The left prime minister Zhao Pu took the lead in opposing, "Your Majesty! Lord Jia is wrong!

It's just a plague. Sending a fourth-rank official to fight the epidemic is enough to show the court's attention to the people of Yanzhou. In my opinion, Lord Jia is qualified to fight the epidemic in Yanzhou."

The governor Lu Duoxuan also quickly spoke up and seconded the proposal. "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhao is right. There are so many major events happening in the world every day.

If any disaster required the dispatch of an important court official of high status and prestige to appease the people, then the central function of the court would be paralyzed and unable to function.

It would be enough to send a fourth-rank official, and I also recommend Lord Jia to go to Yanzhou to appease the people."

Jia Yan thought to himself, you two haven't figured out the situation yet, why are you fighting to the death with me, a fourth-rank official?

Cheng Yu, a censor who once served as the magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture under the emperor, saw that the situation was not good and hurried out of his post and knelt down.

“Your Majesty, Lord Jia’s concerns are not without reason.

I'm afraid that the people in Yanzhou are already unstable at this time, and sending a fourth-rank official there may not be enough to appease them.

Several important ministers of extremely high status and prestige are busy with state affairs and cannot leave the capital.

I think that sending a prince or a noble and prestigious but idle prince to Yanzhou would show the importance that Your Majesty and the court attach to the people of Yanzhou."

As soon as Cheng Yu finished speaking, the court officials, who were smarter than monkeys, instantly understood who would be the one to go to Yanzhou!

The emperor finally relaxed his expression, a hint of smile appeared in his eyes, and he said, "Cheng Qing's words make sense. You should nominate a suitable candidate!"

Just as Cheng Yu and Jia Yan were about to speak, the eldest prince standing next to them suddenly walked out of the train.

"Father, as a prince, I am willing to go to Yanzhou to comfort the people, coordinate the anti-epidemic work, and share your worries."

Cheng Yu and Jia Yan were both stunned!

I thought to myself, this is not how the script is supposed to be played. Why are you, the eldest prince, trying to interfere?

The emperor's face suddenly darkened!

I thought to myself: “This son is good in every way except that he can’t change his soft-hearted and womanly bad habits.

Isn't it that all your father's plans and calculations are just to clear away obstacles for you so that you can sit on the throne smoothly in the end?

You are so ignorant, I am really disappointed! 】

The emperor shouted angrily: "Yuan Zuo, stop talking nonsense! You are the master of the East Palace, how can you leave the capital so easily?!"

Zhao Yuanzuo felt sad!

[The King of Wei's brother Zhao Dezhao is already dead. Will the Emperor be determined to exterminate the bloodline of the late Emperor? Is the Royal Family really so cold-blooded and ruthless for the throne?]

Upon seeing this, Jia Yan quickly opened his mouth to report!

"Your Majesty! I recommend His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, who is of noble status and has great prestige among the people, to go to Yanzhou. He will comfort the people, dispatch medical officers and local officials to fight the epidemic, and help Your Majesty relieve his worries."

"I second the motion! Your Highness the Prince of Qin is wise and intelligent, and has the trust of the common people. He is indeed the best candidate to fight the epidemic and appease the people in Yanzhou." Cheng Yu quickly spoke up to agree.

"I second the motion!"

"I second the motion!"

"I second the motion!"

Zhao Pu, Lu Duoxuan and others stood up and spoke in support of the motion.

Pan Mei, the Duke of Han, who was extremely cunning, also seconded the motion and agreed to send Qin Wang Zhao Defang to the epidemic area in Yanzhou to coordinate the anti-epidemic work.

Prince of Qin Zhao Defang had a calm expression and stood there motionless.

Bohai County Prince Gao Huaide walked out of the train and said, "Your Majesty, I have objections!

His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is a prince and his noble status does not allow him to go to the epidemic area or be placed under the dangerous wall.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is wise and brave, with great talent and strategy, and is a pillar of the country.

His place of use should be on the battlefield fighting foreign enemies, not in this place where anyone can do something to fight the epidemic! ”

Duke Cao Bin of Lu hesitated for a moment, then stepped out to second the motion, "I second the motion!

It is really inappropriate to let His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin go to Yanzhou to coordinate the anti-epidemic efforts.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin has no experience in dispatching disaster relief and fighting epidemics. A good sword should be used where it is sharpest. His battlefield should be at the border to defend against the enemy!"

The eldest prince Zhao Yuanzuo quickly agreed, "Father! You two adults are right. Brother Qin Wang is really not the right person to lead the anti-epidemic work."

Right Prime Minister Xue Juzheng, Vice-Minister Shen Lun, Privy Councilor Chu Zhaofu and other important officials also spoke up in support of the proposal to send the Prince of Qin to Yanzhou to coordinate the anti-epidemic efforts.

The emperor's expression became more and more ugly!

[There are still many important officials in the court who are loyal to Qin Wang Zhao Defang! ]

Luo Ji, the Grand Secretary of Guanwen Hall, stepped out of the train and said, "Your Majesty! I am willing to help you and go to Yanzhou to coordinate the anti-epidemic work."

Prince of Qin Zhao Defang still stood there quietly, his expression as gentle as ever.

The emperor ignored Luo Ji, turned his head to look at the King of Qin and asked, "My nephew, are you willing to go to Yanzhou to comfort the people, coordinate the anti-epidemic work, and share my worries?"

King Qin Zhao Defang was almost so angry that he laughed!

[Is the Emperor so anxious that he doesn't even care about his dog face? 】

All the court officials were also stunned!

I sighed in my heart at the emperor’s shamelessness!

Despite the opposition from so many influential court officials, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin's father-in-law volunteered to go to Yanzhou regardless of his own safety.

Your Majesty, you have lost all your shamelessness. Are you determined to send the King of Qin to that extremely dangerous epidemic area?

King Qin Zhao Defang glanced at his ministers with eyes as deep as the sea and walked out of the train.

His face was calm as usual, and the corners of his lips curled up in a mocking arc, "Your Majesty, I am willing to share your worries!"

The emperor then smiled and praised him with satisfaction, "In times of crisis, it is you, my nephew, who is capable and courageous, who can help me share my worries!

Pass on my order, quickly mobilize money, food and medicine, and appoint royal doctors and medical officers to follow the King of Qin to Yanzhou to fight the epidemic.

The epidemic is in full swing. Tomorrow, anti-epidemic and disaster relief personnel will set out to rush to Yanzhou. There must be no delay! "

Qin Wang Zhao Defang accepted the order calmly. The court officials who were unwilling to accept the order could only sigh in their hearts!

The emperor has completely taken off his hypocritical mask by this move.

This blatant attempt to eliminate the late emperor's orphans as soon as possible is despicable!

The emperor's confidants among the court officials were secretly delighted that their plan had succeeded.

Zhao Pu, Lu Duoxuan and others were thoughtful, thinking about how to take advantage of the situation and gain some credit.

Gao Huaide and other important officials who were deeply favored by the late emperor were all sad, angry and helpless, and felt heartbroken.

Prince of Qin Zhao Defang watched the performance of the emperor and his trusted ministers.

He also observed the different reactions of the important officials in the court.

After receiving the order, he smiled faintly and turned to leave the hall.

That tall and elegant figure carries a sense of resolute pride and indomitable spirit! …