Chapter 181: The Romantic Reunion of the Celebrity·Twenty-Seven
On the night of the full moon, the Southern Prince's Palace colluded with the eunuch Wang An to seize power and usurp the throne. The emperor was furious, and all the ministers in the court who had had any interests with the Southern Prince's Palace were in danger.
The emperor gave Xiao Hao full authority to deal with the rebels of the Southern Prince. The censors who had scolded him before were afraid that he would take the opportunity to retaliate, so they either tried their best to show him goodwill and surrender, or simply joined other guilty officials to report to the emperor and continue scolding him.
This time they had new evidence. Few people knew about the Nan Wang's affairs, but there were always some clues to be found. They learned that the Nan Wang's son had contact with Xiao Hao before his execution, and some palace people saw Xiao Hao taking the Nan Wang's son to the Nan Study. They all said that Xiao Hao was abandoning the Nan Wang to save his own life when he saw that the plan could not be accomplished.
In fact, everyone with a discerning eye knew that the Nan Wang and Xiao Hao were irreconcilable in the court. It was a big joke to say that they were in the same group.
But in order to avoid being implicated by Xiao Hao, these censors could say anything.
Moreover, after the Southern King fell from power, Xiao Hao was the most powerful official in the court. However, he was neither a clique nor a party, neither greedy nor lecherous. He was neither close nor cold to everyone. Looking at the court, except for Master Shi, no one could get close to him. He was simply an out-of-place nobleman, and no one could reach him.
With such a person above him, and he was the main force of the reformists, wouldn't it be a waste of time if he didn't resist?
While Xiao Hao was rectifying those parasites in the court, he took advantage of the situation to submit a memorial to the little emperor that he would resign soon. On the same day, Shi Zhixuan, who had not informed Xiao Hao, also submitted a letter to resign.
Of course, the little emperor refused without saying a word. After seeing the letter, he ran all the way from the South Study to the Wenhua Hall and burned Xiao Hao's letter in front of him. Like an abandoned child, he asked Xiao Hao with red eyes: "My dear minister, what do you mean? I won't let you leave!"
Xiao Hao's reaction was very calm. He frowned, pressed the little emperor to the seat, lifted up his diseased leg to take a look, and treated him again before replying: "Your Majesty, this is just a reminder. I haven't said I'm leaving now."
The little emperor was so angry that he didn't have any calmness at all . Xiao Hao looked like he was going to teach Xiao Hao, and pulled his sleeve, saying, "No, not now or in the future! You promised me that you would teach me with all your heart, so that I can work hard to govern and be a wise ruler!"
Xiao Hao said helplessly, "Your Majesty, you can start your apprenticeship now."
The little emperor already possessed all the qualities necessary for an emperor of all ages, including a strong sense of responsibility for the country, a sense of crisis that does not indulge in comfort, an upright style of doing things, a broad mind that can accommodate all people, and a benevolent heart that loves the people like his own children. In addition, he also knows how to recognize people and attract talents, has the courage and resoluteness of a newborn ox, and also understands the emperor's thick black school of strategy. An invisible scale has formed in his heart, which can help him judge the good words and bad intentions from the court.
Xiao Hao has nothing to teach him.
His final mission was to hand over a clean and pure country to the little emperor in full and in his hands.
He realized this the moment he agreed to the old emperor.
From the very beginning, the system had determined the ending of this world for him.
The little emperor kept shaking his head and retorted: "No! It's not time for me to go out yet! I have no self-control. I always want to run out of the palace. I often complain that the master's reaction is so slow that the Taifu dare not eat it. I..." If Xiao Hao left, there would be no one in this huge palace who could let him be an ordinary teenager.
If there is no master in the palace, then he must become the emperor above all people and in the deep palace.
The emperor is strong, mature, and wise. Even his mother will not allow him to show his cowardly side.
The childlike innocence that he only showed in front of this person will also be buried forever in the golden palace and jade gate that never sees the sun with the departure of this person. It's
not fear.
It's reluctance.
Xiao Hao: "..." Wait, what the hell is Taifu! What did Shi Zhixuan teach this kid!
Ye Gucheng silently looked at the back of the little emperor, and suddenly felt that this young emperor still has a long way to go. No wonder Xiao Hao asked him to help, the emperor is quite different from the calm and cool boy on the full moon night in his impression.
He can already play a perfect emperor with all the perfect appearance, but the sword in his heart is not firm enough.
The sword of the heart is fearless, just like when Ye Gucheng first met Xiao Hao, Xiao Hao held the zither but did not draw the sword, and the surging and sharp sword intent around him.
Like a boat sailing through thousands of waters, like a startled dragon swimming.
The emperor is a rough jade, he has already stepped into the sword path, but has not yet reached the peak.
This makes Ye Gucheng full of expectations.
Xiao Hao cleared his cough and said to the little emperor: "Your Majesty, since you know all this, it means that Your Majesty already knows your weaknesses very well; when you know your weaknesses, you are already invincible in the world."
If the little emperor didn't know where he was lacking, Xiao Hao would be worried, but the little emperor could say it, which means that he is really qualified.
Every normal person has normal desires, normal shortcomings, hesitations, struggles, tempers and impulses, but those who are remembered in history are usually normal and ordinary.
Because they are mortals, they are real and great.
The emperor is the pinnacle of power, and that position must be occupied by a normal person.
The little emperor's face turned cold. He couldn't say "If you leave for one day, I won't go to court for one day." Even if he thought about it a hundred times, his responsibility as the king of a country prevented him from saying it.
But without this threat, Xiao Hao would definitely leave.
The little emperor didn't know how to keep him.
He racked his brains and finally said, "As long as the people do not lock their doors at night, do not pick up lost items on the road, have enough food and clothing, live and work in peace and contentment, and the treasury is well-stocked and the granaries are full, you are not allowed to leave! If it is not such a country, I will refuse to take over!"
"..." This kid started to play tricks with him, and Xiao Hao didn't know whether to laugh or be relieved. He thought about it and replied, "I obey your order."
This day will not be too far away.
The country is getting better. Although there are still curses in the court, the reform is also proceeding in an orderly and gradual manner. The treasury is gradually filling up, local granaries are full, the fiscal deficit is no longer there, corrupt officials disappear from the court one after another, and the country's parasites are also cleared out, and they are replaced by new forces from private academies.
With tributes from all directions and a stable border, the empire was radiating fresh and vigorous vitality.
Two years later, Xiao Hao once again proposed to resign to the young emperor.
This time, there was no public pressure from the censors scolding him. From the court to the people, the changes in life in the past two years clearly told everyone that Xiao Hao's reforms were correct. And it was useless for them to scold him. The higher-ups wanted to change. Even if they threatened to die, the emperor would still support Xiao Hao to continue the reform.
Practice is the only way to test the truth. Any empty-mouthed rebuttal is not as convincing as seeing the empire become stronger.
The young emperor suppressed Xiao Hao's resignation letter and refused to approve it.
There are still so many people in the underworld who like to do whatever they want. Even if the court suppresses them now, who knows if something will happen in the future. By the way, his cousin, called Ajiu or something? Isn't he also secretly doing things? His turning a blind eye doesn't mean he doesn't know about it.
Xiao Hao only said one sentence to this: "Leave it to Lu Xiaofeng."
The little emperor turned his face away. That little Lu? Ye Gucheng could cut off his finger with one sword! Don't listen!
Before Xiao Hao had time to feel helpless, Shi Zhixuan had already "popped" a book with a piece of paper in front of the little emperor.
The little emperor knew it was a resignation without looking at it, and the paper in the middle... His face turned blue and white.
——The three rules he and Shi Taifu had made.
That night, the little emperor unilaterally parted ways with them.
Before dawn the next day, Xiao Hao stood at the gate of the palace.
Lu Xiaofeng happened to be with Hua Manlou, and the two of them saw Xiao Hao off.
"Brother Xiao, can you let it go just like that? This is a position and power that everyone in the world envies."
Xiao Hao smiled faintly and said, "I'll leave when my work is done. It's time to retire."
"Where are you going to go from now on?"
Xiao Hao thought for a while and said, "There are still so many beautiful scenery, such as the mountains and lakes in this world. Someone has to ride a horse to see them so that they won't be lonely."
Lu Xiaofeng laughed and teased, "I thought you were really heartbroken over the death of Jade Master, so you resigned."
Jade Rakshasa died suddenly a few days ago, leaving behind a Rakshasa card. Now the martial arts world is in turmoil because of this incident.
Xiao Hao said, "Your reason for resigning must be plausible, otherwise it will be hard to explain to His
Majesty. Moreover, with Master Yu's methods, it is still unknown whether he is truly dead or faking his death, so it is not my turn to grieve." He bowed and said, "A long sword and a glass of wine, a man's heart is in a good place. From now on, fame and fortune will be far away, and there will be nothing but beautiful scenery and romance. Isn't it happy?"
Hua Manlou liked the carefreeness in his words and smiled, "Don't worry about the road ahead. A bosom friend, everyone in the world knows you. "
Xiao Hao raised his eyebrows, "This sentence, Lu Xiaofeng seemed to have said the same thing when he first met me."
Lu Xiaofeng was slightly stunned, smiled and patted Xiao Hao's shoulder, "I have sent you thousands of miles, but we must say goodbye. If you don't leave, Brother Shi will come to beat me up."
Xiao Hao looked at Shi Zhixuan who was standing twenty feet away and staring at them, and waved to them.
[Complete the mission: Battle! Legend of the hero Lu Xiaofeng.
Defeat Mu Dao Ren: 1/1
Defeat Yu Luosha: 1/1
Defeat Ye Gucheng: 1/1
Mission reward: Escape from the current secret realm.]
[Hidden boss: Wu Ming 0/1, mission not completed. 】
【Congratulations on achieving the hidden achievement · Confucian Ambition: A gentleman holds a jade in his arms, and has a heart of sword and a heart of zither. 】
【Reputation statistics: Ming government - respect, Mingjiao - respect, Western Demonic Sect - respect, Wudang - respect, Nanhai Feixian Island - respect, Liushenmen - respect, Wuming Island - respect. Overall rating: A. 】
【Friends list statistics: Inseparable in life and death 1/1, Infallible friend 8/2, Loyal and faithful 12/10. Overall rating: S. 】
【Progress achievement statistics: Flower of the High Ridge 1/1, Foresighted 1/1, Incorruptible 1/1, Clean and self-disciplined 1/1, Hidden sword and living zither 1/1, One sound is amazing 1/1, Tuning master 1/1, Peerless master 1/1, Confucian Ambition 1/1. Comprehensive rating: S】
【Task statistics: Hidden Yuan Secret · Full of Aspirations, progress: 11548/10000. Comprehensive rating: S. 】
【Secret realm clearance rating: S. 】
【Congratulations on achieving Hidden Yuan Secret · Full of Aspirations. 】
Behind me, the wind brought the voice of Lu Xiaofeng singing a long farewell song:
"Please ask the east flowing water, who is better or worse than your thoughts..."
The thief is unpleasant.
The author has something to say: I reminded you not to drink the water before, but you have been so naughty that you have swallowed all the water in my mouth... There is still a big extra chapter 233333
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