Traitor Summoning System [Infrastructure]

Now that the policy of resurrecting Cai Lun as soon as possible has been determined, Leonard will not go too far peacefully, but plans to formally usurp the throne.

The empire's propaganda policy has also been directly changed. The newly built factories and newly built towns are all directly attributed to the Prime Minister. You must thank the Prime Minister.

Imperial officials ushered in the third wave of large-scale purges. Now, after two purges, the upper echelons of the empire are basically qualified in Leonard's eyes.The third round of purges mainly targeted middle and lower class nobles and officials.Then one radish and one hole, the officials and nobles who were pulled out were replaced with good people.

This means that the people under Leonard have another chance to become officials and nobles.

At the same time, Leonard's internal propaganda orientation has also changed.

From your allegiance to the prime minister and the king, you have to allegiance to the lord and the empire.This change made many smart people secretly speculate.

Cai Lun's affairs were concealed, and Cai Lun's body was almost gone. Leonard announced to the public that he was injured by the bomb and is currently recuperating, so it is not convenient to see anyone.After resurrecting him later, he will declare to the outside world that his injuries have been healed, and that will be fine.

Summer goes and autumn comes, and autumn harvest is in full swing.Corrupt officials and corrupt nobles within the empire's rule were basically cleaned up. Leonard conducted a large-scale population census. This census included slaves, and the land was distributed on a family basis.Seeing that it was profitable, the nobles stopped hiding and directly pushed out the slaves and servants, allowing Leonard to successfully complete the statistics.

According to the statistics, there are more than 250 million people living on Leonard's land, which is more than Leonard imagined.

Leonard gritted his teeth. There were obviously so many people, but many nobles still hid themselves and refused to hand over the slaves.What use are they taking slaves?What is the use?It's better to contribute to build a canal for him.

But Leonard has no choice. Now it is slavery. Even if he is the prime minister, this slavery cannot be abolished immediately.

This large-scale population census is an experiment for Leonard. Now the entire empire has basically been replaced with capable people, and the policy rationality from top to bottom has been implemented quickly.The result also satisfied Leonard.

The census announced to the outside world that it was ordered by the Prime Minister, and through this similar one-on-one method, the authority of the Prime Minister was completely kept in people's hearts.

On the eve of the Fall Harvest Festival, Leonard convened a meeting of prime ministers.

He formally knighted his men.

"Everyone has worked hard to follow me all these years. I started at the end of the day. Until now, I can't do without your help. Now that I have the post of Prime Minister, I should give you some more formal treatment earlier. "Although these people are detached enough compared to their previous lives, when Leonard said this, everyone was still a little itchy.

At the beginning, everyone looked down on the official positions here because Leonard's status was too low, and Leonard really couldn't get anything out.

But now, Leonard is already a figure covering the sky with one hand. Although this empire is too small compared to China in his previous life, it is still an empire, isn't it?I heard that the lord will go overseas to expand the territory, which is everyone's dream.

So Leonard's words made them feel different from before.

"You can tell me whether you want to stay in the imperial city or go elsewhere. Of course, you don't have to worry about the imperial city. After all, our empire is quite small now, and it is convenient to pass news. You still have to hold an official position in the imperial city. Just do it." Leonard said, "Maybe you have to communicate back and forth a dozen times a day."

Leonard deliberately made such a joke, and everyone laughed.

"It's all up to the lord's orders." Wei Zhongxian said on behalf of everyone.

"Well, then first of all, Zhizhai who is still in the west." Leonard bowed to the location of Broken Star City to show his respect for He Shen: "Finance is very important in matters of the empire. Zhizhai is alert He is good at financial management and elite, so he is worshiped as the Minister of Finance and City Lord of Broken Star City." This can be regarded as a formal appointment.

Then Leonard turned to the south, which is the location of Little Thorn Castle, and bowed. I think the two share the position of Bachelor of the Empire." After he finished speaking, he bowed to Bachelor Rutherford: "I hope that Bachelor Rutherford will continue to assist me in the future."

Bachelor Rutherford hurriedly returned the gift in panic. He never dreamed that he could become a Bachelor of the Empire. After following Leonard all these years, he knew that he was nostalgic, and gradually knew Leonard's ambition. He also thought about Leonard. Will he really give him this position, but he thinks it is unlikely.

"My lord, I, I..." Maester Rutherford was too moved to speak, for a moment he forgot that Leonard had no right to decide that he was an imperial maester.

"Okay, for the future, Bachelor Rutherford and Cai Lun need to work together to raise the prestige of our empire." Leonard said.

Then he appointed Zhang Hongfan as Minister of the Sea, Lu Bu as the general of the empire, Gao Qiu as the chief of the court, and Wang Jixian as the high priest.

...Wang Jixian's position is a bit strange, but in the empire the high priest is indeed in charge of medical affairs.

After everyone was sealed by Leonard, only Wei Zhongxian remained.

There is only one place left.

Even Wei Zhongxian held his breath.

He is a eunuch, a rootless person, no descendants, and no ambitions. It is useless to stand up if he really wants to stand up. Just because he is an eunuch, no one will follow him sincerely, especially those literati.It seems to be monopolizing power, it seems to be the emperor's confidant, but they are all like the moon in the mirror and flowers in the water.

And now-

"Wanwu." Leonard said, "Unfathomable wisdom, with the power of heaven and earth, I will be the Prime Minister of the Emperor." Then he saluted Wei Zhongxian: "Wanwu, may you wish me great success?"

Wei Zhongxian said word by word: "I obey the order and dare not resign."

Leonard saw the tears in his eyes.

……

Having promised his position, Leonard naturally sought a higher position.

Troops were dispatched to surround the imperial palace. It was the time when the setting sun was like blood, and the battle flags were flying.

There was no auspicious day, and no arrangements were made, just Leonard slapped his thigh: "The things that should be done recently are done, let's go to the palace." The matter was settled so casually that it was ridiculous.

Most of the palace guards were originally Leonard's people, and Leonard basically took down the palace without any effort.

But Leonard didn't move, he kept waiting, waiting outside.

It was the first time for Maester Rutherford to do such a big thing, trembling with excitement, he asked Wei Zhongxian next to him: "My lord, Prime Minister, why is this, my lord?"

After Wei Zhongxian was called Prime Minister of the Imperial Palace, he felt very comfortable, so he was extra patient: "It should be waiting for Rhett V to realize what he should do. The lord may want to give him a face."

"I see." Maester Rutherford nodded, feeling that he and Wei Zhongxian had seen through everything.

Leonard didn't move, and the soldiers naturally didn't move either.Just waiting and waiting, Rhett V was scared out of his wits inside.

Leonard could always hear his Destiny Points rising, rising by dozens of points from time to time, which was extremely comfortable.

It seems that the news that the Prime Minister sent troops to surround the palace is spreading farther and farther.

...Leonard even thought of encircling them for a week like this, maybe he could earn points for a week.

If Wei Zhongxian knew that this was the reason for Leonard not moving, he would probably feel quite speechless.

If Rhett V knew that this was the reason why Leonard had been staying outside, he would probably be crying loudly.

But in fact, there is another reason why Leonard did this, and that is...

"Don't you think it feels good to walk into the palace with bloody sun and let the king give up the throne?" Leonard turned his head to look at Wei Zhongxian, "It's very atmospheric, maybe it can get more... right? "

Wei Zhongxian: "..."

Wei Zhongxian: "The lord is wise."

Although he was a little speechless, when he thought about it carefully, it really made sense.

After finally waiting for the sunset to fall to a suitable unknown, Leonard moved.

He walked up the steps step by step, and the soldiers behind him also walked up the steps step by step.

Rhett V breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Leonard had finally moved.

So what is this murderer going to do?What is he going to do?Can you give me a letter of approval? !

Want the throne?It's not like this if you want the throne, what are you going to do?Do you want to clean him up in front of the whole empire?I heard that he has never married a wife, maybe he likes male sex?Rhett V's head is full of all kinds of things.He was going to be scared to death.He even thought that if Leonard insisted on asking for that, he would be fine, after all, the former Prime Minister is quite good-looking.

So as soon as Leonard entered the palace, he saw Reed V with a frightened expression.

"Good day, Your Majesty," Leonard said.

"You, what's the matter with you this time." Rhett V said tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, the opening of the canal went smoothly, so I'm here to ask for some rewards from my men," Leonard said.

"What reward?" Rhett V swallowed.

So Leonard said everything that had been canonized before, Zhang Hongfan's sea minister, Lu Bu's imperial general and so on.

Rhett V understood that the empire was basically under Leonard's control after this, but he thought about it, the empire was also under Leonard's control.

"In addition, Your Majesty, I also want a reward." Leonard said.

"What reward do you want?" Rhett V asked.

"I want to be canonized as a duke," Leonard said.

Rhett V was taken aback, "But you were the Duke two years ago."

"Oh, I forgot." Leonard said, "Then I want the unknown of the Prime Minister."

Rhett V was already in a cold sweat: "But you are already the former Prime Minister."

"Oh, there is nothing to seal." Leonard said, "It seems that His Majesty has nothing to give me."

Rhett V already understood what Leonard meant, and he almost slipped off the throne.

"But in fact, Your Majesty also understands, Your Majesty still has something to give me." Leonard stood in front of Rhett V, smiling, "I really want it, and I will treat Your Majesty well in the future Yes, I am not a villain after all, Your Majesty understands."

Rhett V closed his eyes, he opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

The smile on Leonard's face grew wider.

Then he and Rhett V said at the same time:

"Your Majesty, please give up the throne."

"Do you really want my body?"

……

Leonard: ? ? ?

In an instant, the atmosphere created was gone.

The corner of Leonard's mouth twitched, this, this, how did Rhett V think of this.

Leonard reviewed their conversation just now, and found that Rhett V's thinking actually made sense.

He twitched the corner of his mouth again, but saw Rhett V showing the expression of the rest of his life: "...So Prime Minister, you want the position of king. If you didn't say it earlier, it scared me to death."

You scared the hell out of me too.Leonard said silently in his heart.

"Prime Minister, if you want the king's position, just say so. I know my current situation. You suddenly put on such a posture, which really scared me to death." Reed V continued. I couldn't help but add more.

Leonard: "..."

Why does this sound so strange.