Chapter 369 Meeting
Sure enough, the fighting power of the wise ministers who were placed with high hopes was amazing.
On the second day of the imperial court, the stubborn Minister of Rites deliberately wore the embroidered belt bestowed upon him by the late emperor. Then, as the court session drew to a close, he rushed out, kowtowed on the throne, and, in a suicidal gesture, presented a memorial.
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial to report!"
Then, the entire court, which was about to keep quiet, suddenly exploded like half a bowl of cold water poured into a hot oil pan.
no!
What on earth is this old bastard Liu Maosheng barking about?
Is he not afraid of spicy food?!
The civil and military officials who reacted quickly were ready to attack the mad dog.
"Old Liu, did you drink too much before coming to court this morning?"
"Minister Liu, how dare you say such absurd things?"
"Old bastard! You've been enjoying the blessings of a gentle life for most of your life, while I, a poor old man, have only just had a few days of good life, and you want to destroy my work? Bah, damn it, I'll turn around and tear the top of your head off, do you believe it?"
"People are indeed not human at times! They even dare to violate the etiquette and laws passed down by their ancestors. They are simply like animals!"
"I knew this Liu guy had bad intentions. No wonder he's been snooping around these past few days, asking about my personal affairs! So he's trying to steal my inheritance? He's so evil, so evil, he's even..."
"That's right, the hearts of civil servants are really fucking dirty!"
"You, Liu, are the one who governs etiquette and law, yet you dare to report such a thing that goes against the principles of yin and yang between heaven and earth to the heavens? Oh, we, the civil officials, are ashamed to be associated with you!"
"The world is becoming more and more corrupt, and people's hearts are no longer as they used to be..."
Everything turned out just as predicted. The Minister of Rites was scolded by all the civil and military officials in the court.
If he hadn't straightened his back at the critical moment, revealing the gaudy little flower on his belt, allowing everyone to recognize it as a gift from the late emperor, he would have been pinned down and severely beaten by some hot-tempered person even at court.
Fortunately, the prime minister stepped forward and shared the blame with him out of loyalty.
"My dear colleagues, please listen to what I have to say!"
Ji Xun is the prime minister after all. Don't be afraid that some officials dare to point at the nose of the Minister of Rites and curse him, but what about insulting the prime minister of the time?
Old Ji can immediately let the other party know why the flowers are so red!
Seeing that the angry scene was somewhat under control, Prime Minister Ji turned his head to look at the emperor who was obviously leaning on the dragon throne, ready to watch the fun.
He didn't even want to sigh.
Anyway, I've known for a long time that I can't rely on this guy. It would be great if the emperor could listen to the empress's advice and not come out to hinder him!
"Everyone, I understand your true emotions right now. Minister Liu's memorial did come a little suddenly. But!"
He took a deep breath, his face full of righteousness.
"But everyone, I, Ji, believe that Minister Liu's concerns are not unreasonable!
Why don't you calm down and think carefully about it? Review the people's livelihood around you. Is it the same as what Minister Liu has investigated? If this chaos continues for a long time, what terrible consequences will it have? Can't you imagine it?
Do we have to wait until the women of Dayu are oppressed to the point of having no place to live, until our population dwindles to the point where we can no longer reproduce without the help of foreigners? This is truly a sad and painful thing. Gentlemen, please reflect on yourselves!
His tone was filled with the deep sorrow of worrying about the country and its people. The Earl of Xining glanced at the Prime Minister, then muttered indifferently.
"Military Advisor, aren't you being a bit bluffing?
Don't always pick on us officials. There are many peddlers and hawkers who take concubines. As far as I know, if a farmer harvests an extra two dou of grain, he will think about taking a concubine!
Isn't this how our ancestors have lived? Why don't we see all the women dying out?"
“The peasants, roughnecks, peddlers, and hawkers in the countryside don’t think much because they have too little experience and are short-sighted.
All they think about all day is whether they can harvest two more buckets of grain from the fields, or whether they can earn three more cents from needles and thread.
But can we be treated like peddlers and commoners?"
Ji Xun's gaze at Lord Xining was not gentle, and it was difficult to tell whether he was happy or angry in his tone.
"Sun Hanyong, you are now the noble of the imperial court, the Earl of Xining, and no longer the peasant from Sunjiazhuang!
You must know that when you are in a position, you must do your job!
Since we have received the grace of the king and are supported by the people, we should step forward in times of crisis, serve the country, share the king's worries, seek the welfare of the people, and plan for future generations!
How can you be so short-sighted, only focusing on this little bit of wealth and glory? Marquis Xining, have you forgotten the kindness the late emperor showed us? Now, for a mere woman, you're willing to betray your conscience and ruin Dayu's future?
This person is absolutely despicable and makes me so angry!"
The first rafter to stick out gets rotted first, and this is true everywhere. Ji Xun caught the brainless Xining Bo and gave him a lot of indirect criticism, which was also a live performance of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys.
If it weren't for the fact that Wuyi Earl Chen Erhuai still had some dignity, he would have stood up with a stiff face and couldn't bear to see his stupid brother-in-law being beaten up in public by the military advisor.
"The Prime Minister is right, and what the Minister of Rites said also makes sense!
My brother-in-law didn't mean anything else, he just asked casually. Anyway, his concubine had died a long time ago, and he had no plans to take another one for the time being. Of course, he definitely wouldn't take another one in the future!
So I just asked casually, ha ha ha, just asking. Right, Lord Xining?"
He kicked the idiot with lustful intentions hard from behind. If it weren't for the sake of his sister and his nephews and granddaughters, why would he care whether this guy was committing suicide or not?
Sun Hanyong's face was as grumpy as if his parents had just died. Thinking about how difficult his current situation at home was, he really didn't want to say anything against his will.
That tigress surnamed Chen dared to strangle her beloved Zou to death with a rope. If the court really promulgates this crappy marriage law in the future, how will she live her life?
He shook the corners of his mouth with difficulty and discussed with the prime minister in a timid tone.
"Military Advisor, you probably know what the situation is like at home. Do I live a normal life every day?
General Wei had to hang his head on his belt in order to follow the late emperor's sword, the sea of fire and the pile of dead bodies, and become a living ghost.
What was I hoping for? Wasn’t it just to make a name for myself and live a good life? But now…”
He clicked his tongue twice in embarrassment.
"However, I'm not saying I don't support the military advisor's policy. Why don't you just make a rule like before and have me have fewer women in the backyard, okay?"
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