As he spoke, Qin Yu had already reached out his large hand with a mischievous grin.
Feeling the teasing, whether lighthearted or intense, Zhao Yan's face quickly turned bright red, and she was occasionally panting slightly.
In fact, the emperor did not touch her during this time, and Zhao Yan was very anxious.
His eyes quickly became bloodshot, and he collapsed into Qin Yu's arms.
"His Majesty……"
"I'll be gentle!"
Harmonious music soon filled the palace...
The next morning.
The officials in the Hall of Supreme Harmony were already waiting in place.
"It's time for court! Time to begin the morning court session!"
"All officials kneel to welcome the imperial carriage!"
As Anfu's long, hoarse voice echoed, Qin Yu, feigning urgency, quickly walked to the dragon throne, accompanied by a smile.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Alright, alright! Get up, everyone!"
Seeing that the tyrant was so agitated today, completely different from his usual listless demeanor, Sima Lie thought he was about to do something big, so he quickly followed the sound and asked.
"Your Majesty appears greatly pleased. Is there some joyous occasion? Would you be so kind as to announce it to us, your subjects, so that we may share in this happiness?"
Just when Qin Yu was wondering how to start, this was like a pillow being handed to him when he was about to fall asleep.
Immediately, he crossed his legs and asked Sima Lie with piercing eyes and excitement.
"Prime Minister Sima, are you familiar with the Ferghana horses of the Western Regions?"
"I know a lot about them. The Akhal-Teke horses bred in the Western Regions are top-quality horses. They can travel a thousand miles a day, have excellent endurance, and are also very intelligent and can cooperate well with their riders!"
The courtiers were puzzled by the conversation between the two.
Why would this tyrannical ruler suddenly ask this? He doesn't seem like someone who cares about the army or horses!
and.
It seems the emperor didn't have a fondness for horses.
Qin Yu smiled slowly.
"Absolutely! Absolutely! I have made my decision!"
With a serious expression, he suddenly gave Anfu a meaningful look.
The latter tore open the imperial edict and read it aloud.
"The Minister of Rites has received the imperial decree and is to immediately dispatch a mission to the Western Regions to search for five Ferghana horses and ten rare treasures for His Majesty!"
At this point, Anfu's voice suddenly softened considerably, "And incidentally, I hereby request ten beautiful women from the Western Regions. So be it!"
The officials suddenly realized what was happening, and their lips twitched.
The look in his eyes as he looked at the person in a higher position was full of disdain.
Sima Lie had just been worried that the emperor was planning something big, but he was relieved and speechless at the same time!
Oh shit!
What kind of Akhal-Teke horse are you after?
Was it for some rare and precious treasure?
It's all a smokescreen, all a prelude to finding women for himself!
Who doesn't know what kind of tyrant you are?
If you want to eat Western food, just say so. Why go through all this trouble and make yourself so nervous?
For both the officials and Sima Lie, the emperor's demands were insignificant.
There was naturally no resistance, and the Minister of Rites was about to receive the order.
But at this moment, Sun Jiachen, who had just taken office as Minister of Revenue, put on a serious face.
He quickly stepped forward and knelt down on the ground.
"Your subject submits a rebuttal!"
"Now that the Xiongnu are invading and our Great Xia is suffering terribly, how can Your Majesty indulge in frivolous pursuits and become obsessed with beautiful women? Your humble servant dares to offer this advice: please rescind your order!"
"Go to hell!"
Qin Yu was so angry that his face turned red. He grabbed something nearby and threw it, perfectly portraying the image of a lustful and foolish emperor.
"I have been reviewing memorials and working tirelessly for the country from dawn till dusk for many years. Can't I enjoy myself a little?"
"So what if the Xiongnu are here? You subjects don't share my burdens and do your best, but instead you blame me? Besides, aren't there General Sima Xiong Ba and others on the northern front? What is there to worry about?"
"You dog, you've only just taken office and you're already making excuses for my orders. Are you tired of living? Guards, beat you! Give you thirty strokes of the cane!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
The guards on either side of the door came up carrying sticks.
Sun Jiachen, however, remained loyal to the end.
"What I have said is all true. Your Majesty may punish me as you see fit, but please, Your Majesty, rescind your order!"
"Damn it, how dare you say that! Fifty! Give him fifty strokes of the cane!"
The group of officials were naturally speechless at Sun Jiachen kneeling on the ground.
You still insisted on doing this! You deserve to be punished!
Only Sima Lie showed a slight smile.
He grew increasingly satisfied as he watched the figures kneeling and bowing on the ground!
Not bad, this guy actually dares to confront the emperor's might and even dares to go against him.
It will be much more convenient to ask him to handle things in the future!
However, he shouldn't be given fifty lashes. With Sun Jiachen's skinny little body, it's uncertain whether he'll even wake up after a beating.
I've only just taken in a concubine; I can't let this tyrannical ruler kill her the very next day.
“Your Majesty! Minister Sun has only recently taken office and is not yet familiar with court regulations. It is understandable that he may not be able to understand Your Majesty’s intentions.”
"Although he is indeed despicable for disobeying Your Majesty's decree, please rescind your order in consideration of his loyal advice!"
As he spoke, he gave a wink to his colleagues behind him.
Sima Lie's loyal followers immediately understood and spoke up to dissuade him.
Qin Yu gritted his teeth and pretended to be very unhappy, but he had no choice but to speak up.
"Since it was the Prime Minister who pleaded for you, then this beating can be waived!"
"However, Sun Jiachen, you must remember this: if this happens again, I will not let you off lightly!"
Seeing that Sun Jiachen wanted to say more, Sima Lie immediately spoke up to stop him.
"Minister Sun! His Majesty has decided to spare you, so why are you still kneeling there? Why don't you get up and kowtow to thank His Majesty for his grace?"
After bowing deeply in anguish, the latter continued to thank Sima Lie profusely after getting up. The person in charge, seeing this, pretended to be even more indignant.
How could the perceptive Sima Lie not sense the emperor's displeasure?
The more unhappy he became, the more satisfied he became with Sun Jiachen.
Although this guy is indeed stupid, he's loyal!
With a little more training, it can become a sharp arrow that can hit any target!
Finally, Qin Yu cleverly used the guise of an envoy while completely concealing his identity, and then left satisfied.
After walking around the workshop, he described what he wanted to make.
This thing wasn't difficult to make, so Qin Yu quickly obtained a complete set of cigarette-rolling tools.
They arrived at the Imperial Study.
He carefully selected the best tobacco leaves, then chopped them into fine strands that were as easy to burn as possible.
Once the preparations were complete, Qin Yu took the roll of paper specially made by the Craftsmen's Office and carefully rolled it up.
One wasn't enough; he made a full twenty in one go.
Why twenty cigarettes? Smokers know the answer.
The craftsman not only made a simple cigarette rolling tool, but also made a small box according to his request, which was painted red.
Twenty cigarettes were neatly placed inside. Qin Yu picked one up and took a look, then trembled.
"Our Great Xia also has its own Hua Zi!"
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