Fast forward to the Dragon Boat Festival. After the morning court session, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, along with all the civil and military officials, came to the two sides of the widest river in the capital to set up tents.
Today we will mainly watch the dragon boat race among the officials and the fight between the two factions of Wei Shoufu and Jiang Fulu.
At the instruction of the Chief Minister of the Guards, an official took the initiative to say, "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
Xiao She watched the fun with great interest and asked, "Do you have any suggestions? If it's a good idea, I'll approve it!"
"Your Majesty, a little gambling is good for your health. Today is a good day. I think we should set up a game. You gentlemen can participate."
Those who cannot participate in the dragon boat race can participate in the betting. The important thing is to participate.
Jiang Fulu was allowed to sit in a wheelchair, with an embarrassed look on his face: "Your Majesty, I do not agree."
Ordinary gamblers are all discriminated against. If officials place bets, wouldn’t that be too much of a joke?
The ministers saw the expression on Jiang Fulu's face and knew what was going on.
If you bet on Wei Shoufu to win, you will definitely make a lot of money.
Seeing this, Wei Shoufu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, let's just make a small bet. How about setting the upper limit to 200 taels?"
Two hundred taels of silver, a little bit adds up to a lot.
Anyway, there is no doubt that the Wei family will win the money.
Jiang Fulu has been corrupt in recent years. If he wants to save face, he has to bet on his own victory in the name of other officials.
Otherwise, if it is one-sided, how can the Jiang family save face?
One portion costs 200 taels, but there is no limit on the number of people, so a family of seven or eight people can participate.
Jiang Fulu was delighted, but his face was extremely serious: "Your Majesty, I don't..."
Xiao She interrupted Jiang Fulu and agreed, "It's a new way to play. I approve!"
Fight, fight quickly!
The two factions were evenly matched and fought from time to time. It was easier for Xiao She to secretly develop his power.
Jiang Fulu sighed and called his people together to discuss. He patted Censor Lu on the shoulder and said, "Censor Lu, based on our friendship..."
Censor Lu felt heartbroken and said, "Master Jiang, I will never help others to gain more respect and destroy my own prestige!"
You can buy Jiang Fulu with two hundred taels of silver, and use the rest of the money to buy Wei Shoufu Ying. This way you won't lose face and you can still have a sip of soup.
In the face of money, even the strongest relationship will eventually crumble.
Yu Jijiu and others also had their own little thoughts, the same idea as Lu Yushi.
It’s not that they don’t believe in themselves, but they haven’t gathered enough people yet, and there are signs of defeat without a fight.
Jiang Fulu was so angry that his heart was pounding. He lamented that the team was no longer morale-conscious and was difficult to lead!
He really has an idea that he doesn't want to make clear, but wants to teach the small group a lesson!
If you don’t believe him, you will lose everything!
For this reason, Jiang Yuzhu advised: "Dad, you can't think like that. Since they have chosen you and are following you, you have to give them sweet rewards and keep giving them to win their hearts."
Small groups must unite, this is fundamental.
Jiang Fulu thought it made sense, so he called those who were pessimistic together and whispered to them, "Put out as much money as you can and bet on our team to win, because..."
The generals from the camp in the north of the city have already entered the city and are now setting off from the post station.
"Before everyone arrives, let old dog Wei be proud for a while. He will cry later!"
Seeing that everyone didn't believe him, Jiang Fulu said depressedly, "You don't believe me, and you don't believe Xie Zhao either?"
Everyone pondered over it, and Censor Lu spoke up, "Thank you, sir, for your steadiness. You are indeed very reliable."
Jiang Fulu: “…”
I'm so angry, what should I do?
After much persuasion, everyone finally decided to vote for their side, and they had to act reluctant.
Especially Censor Lu and Yu Jijiu, both of them played themselves.
Wei Shoufu was so happy that he laughed heartily: "Just as we thought, Jiang Fulu is really just trying to show off his wealth!"
"Yes, those gentlemen who took refuge with him are in trouble!"
Wei Shoufu's faction was confident and looked at the officials of Jiang Fulu's faction with sympathy.
"Master Jiang, there's still half an hour until the dragon boat race. What are you going to do if you don't have all the people together?"
Prime Minister Wei pretended to be kind and acted in a sarcastic manner.
Two teams are competing. Even if there are fewer people, they can still get on the boat. But if they can’t match the speed, they will definitely lose!
Jiang Fulu blushed and said angrily: "It's none of your business!"
The other party was furious, and Wei Shoufu was even more cheerful: "Master Jiang, the emperor has made a bet, how about you and I make one too?"
Ouch, you’ve taken the bait!
Jiang Fulu continued to act deep and retorted: "There's nothing to bet on!"
"Why, Master Jiang, are you not confident enough?"
Chief Minister Wei used provocation to set a trap for Jiang Fulu.
Recently, someone has been coming to the house to harass them. Prime Minister Wei hates the Jiang family so much that he will never let go of any chance to slap them in the face.
Jiang Fulu was like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and angrily asked, "Who is lacking confidence?"
"Do you want to bet?"
"bet!"
After Jiang Fulu finished speaking, a look of regret flashed in his eyes.
Wei Shoufu thought Jiang Fulu had taken the bait: "The others bet on money, then you and I will bet on face."
Jiang Fulu was about to "reconsider" when Wei Shoufu spoke up first, "The loser will lead his team around the capital's downtown area, shirtless. Do you dare?"
Jiang Fulu's goal is not to embarrass himself, but to embarrass the small group together.
From now on, Jiang Fulu will lose face and must wear a mask when going out!
The more Prime Minister Wei thought about it, the more excited he became. He couldn't wait to pull Jiang Fulu before the emperor and ask Xiao She to be a witness.
Now, Censor Lu and others were trembling with fear.
"Shirtless?"
That sounds embarrassing.
Running around in a busy city, being seen by the people, makes you lose both your dignity and your dignity.
The most depressing thing is that the emperor is interested in watching the fun and is not afraid of making trouble, and is intentionally promoting this matter.
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