Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Shameless and tyrant!
"Your Majesty, the Jiangnan Governor requests that 30% of the grain tax be converted into silver, with a price of one ounce and two cents of silver per dan, to save the people the hardship of transporting grain. Is this approved?"
Wen Xing was in a daze, and there was always a sound like a clear spring hitting rocks in his ears, neither high nor low, but the tone was calm, pleasant and hypnotic.
He soon became confused and completely lost the ability to think. He answered "yes" to everything the boy said. Before he knew it, he had answered "yes" to countless memorials.
"From the 23rd year of the Yongguang reign to the 12th year of the Yongjing reign, the seven counties from Guangling to Qingxi owed over 9 million taels of silver. Due to the heavy taxes, it is difficult to pay. I request a special decree to exempt them..."
"Your Majesty, is it allowed?"
The person on the recliner closed his eyes, his fingertips loosened on the armrest, and the fan handle slipped to the ground.
Hearing Wen Xing's even breathing, Ning Wujie sighed slightly.
He originally wanted to test the foolish emperor to see whether he would allow him to deal with the memorial, but unexpectedly the other party approved all of his requests, as if he really wanted to let go and not care about anything.
Do you really trust him so much?
As he thought about it, his eyes fell on Wen Xing's face.
The other person's lips, which looked pale due to illness, were now tightly closed, and finally no longer uttered those shameful and infuriating words.
He stared at those slender lips unconsciously, and Wen Xing's whisper to him just now echoed in his mind uncontrollably: If you say it again, I will kiss you.
A hint of red quietly spread to the earlobe.
Shameless and tyrant!
Li Dequan saw that Xing was asleep, so he leaned over and called softly, "Your Majesty?"
Wen Xing did not respond.
He said helplessly, "What can we do? Your Majesty is weak. If he falls asleep in this vent, he will probably be sick when he wakes up."
The old eunuch thought for a moment, glanced at Ning Wujie who was kneeling beside him, and sneered, "General Ning, could you please help carry His Majesty to his room? We, the rootless ones, are weak in the arms and we're afraid His Majesty might fall."
Ning Wujie stood up and walked to the corridor, looking down at the young emperor from a high vantage point.
How can you be so shameless when you are so beautiful?
Seeing him hesitate, Li Dequan urged, "General Ning?"
Ning Wujie took a deep breath, stretched out his arms, passed them under the emperor's body, and with a little effort, he lifted the whole person up horizontally.
Surprisingly, very light.
He held the man's shoulders with his palms. The shoulder bones were incredibly thin, and he could feel the slender bones with his wrists around his knees.
As Your Majesty, who is so noble and honored, why are you so thin?
He lowered his eyes in confusion, and the other person's sleeping face was reflected in his cold eyes.
At this time, the foolish emperor found a comfortable position in his sleep, buried his forehead in the crook of his neck, a few strands of hair brushed across his taut neck skin, and the warm breath penetrated into his collar, causing his whole body to stagnate.
He suppressed the itch and walked quickly into the bedroom.
He walked quickly, eager to bring down this shameless and tyrant.
However, when he reached the bed, the action of putting the person down became unconsciously lighter, like putting down a feather.
After doing all this, he just glanced at Wen Xing, then turned around and strode away.
"General Xie Ning..." Before the old eunuch finished his words, the young man disappeared.
"Walking so fast." Li Dequan shook his head and muttered to himself, "I'm afraid he still has a lot of official business to deal with. It's really tiring."
*
Ever since Ning Wujie took over government affairs, Wen Xing had a much quieter time. No more court officials clamored for him to retract his decisions, or came to his bedroom to make desperate appeals.
He was very satisfied.
However, the peace was not complete, and court officials still came to ask for an audience from time to time.
This time it was someone whose name he had never even heard of.
"Who do you want to see?"
Wen Xing was lying on the bed reading a storybook, and said without raising his head.
Li Dequan bowed his head and said, "Wu Jing, deputy commander of the Three Thousand Battalion."
Catching the key words, Wen Xing's sight saw a character card appear -
Wu Jing was the commander of the Three Thousand Camps during the Yongjing period. In the seventeenth year of Yongjing, when Ning Wujie led his army to break into the city, Wu Jing, as the commander of the capital, gave up resistance, opened the city gates, and launched a counterattack, allowing the rebel Chi'e Army to enter the Huangji Palace like an empty land and attack directly.
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I am fortunate to understand.
Very good, another rebel leader.
"What is he here for?" Wen Xing was puzzled.
"He said he had received an order from His Majesty to come before Him and receive His Majesty's seal."
Wen Xing finally put down the storybook and looked at Li Dequan in surprise, "When did I order him to be transferred?"
Seeing that Li Dequan also looked puzzled, Wen Xing said, "Forget it, let him in. I will ask him myself."
The burly general, dressed in a crimson military robe, was led to the corridor by eunuchs.
"Your Majesty, I, Wu Jing, greet you."
Li Dequan helped Wen Xing to sit outside.
Looking across the living room, Wen Xing asked the people in the corridor, "You said I issued a transfer order for you. Where is the transfer order?"
When Wu Jing heard this, his whole body froze and he was horrified.
How come Your Majesty doesn’t know about this?
Who is so bold?
Sensing that something was amiss, he quickly took out the transfer order from his bosom and handed it to the eunuch beside him.
Li Dequan opened the transfer order and showed it to Wen Xing.
Wen Xing lowered his head and sipped his tea. When he raised his eyelids and looked, he saw that the transfer order clearly stated that Wu Jing was to be transferred to the northwest to fill the vacancy left by Ning Wujie.
There is also a huge seal.
Snap——
The lid fell back onto the tea bowl with a crisp sound.
Wen Xing was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something. He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Let Ning Wujie roll over here."
Not long.
A young man in a black shirt appeared in the corridor, saluted, and walked shoulder to shoulder with Wu Jing.
Hearing the anger in the emperor's tone just now, Wu Jing glanced at Ning Wujie with some concern, but saw that the other party had a calm expression and no fear at all.
Wen Xing threw the imperial edict away and said, "Explain it to me."
Ning Wujie only glanced at the imperial edict dropped on the ground and said calmly, "Your Majesty, what do you want me to explain?"
Wen Xing was simply amazed at this man's self-righteousness.
You dare to ask back?
He was originally just a little dissatisfied, but now there was a hint of anger burning between his brows.
He is good at tanking.
But that doesn't mean anyone can forge an imperial decree, right? Wouldn't that be a complete mess?
"Ning Wujie, do you know that falsifying the imperial edict is a capital crime?" he said coldly.
Hearing the words "falsely convey the imperial edict", Wu Jing broke out in a cold sweat and lowered his voice to Ning Wujie, "Wujie, was it really you who did it?"
Ning Wujie gave him a reassuring look.
Then he said sternly to the emperor in the high hall, "Your Majesty has ordered me to approve all government affairs on your behalf. However, the northwest is in need of personnel, and I am too busy to handle them. I have no choice but to submit a memorial requesting that General Wu Jing be stationed at Hantie Pass in my place."
Wen Xing understood.
Ning Wujie submitted a memorial and approved it himself.
Wen Xing was stunned.
What kind of magical operation is this?
Wu Jing also understood it and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Is this kid so brave?
"Can......"
Wen Xing thought about it and found no way to refute it.
There was no problem with the process. After all, it was he who gave the imperial power to this stubborn guy.
Ning Wujie had anticipated Wen Xing's silence and said coldly, "When Your Majesty entrusted me with such an important authority to approve documents, did you not foresee what would happen today?"
He looked at the emperor without fear.
I thought to myself, do you understand?
He just transferred a general.
If one day he develops rebellious thoughts and wants to imitate the treacherous prime ministers of the previous dynasty and use the emperor to control the princes, it will be very easy.
This is why the Taifu wanted to hit the pillar.
If he alone was like this, how terrible would the consequences be if officials from all six ministries got their hands on this supreme power?
So, take back your decision now.
Wen Xing understood.
This stubborn guy was using practical actions to warn him that there was a reason why imperial power was supreme.
This method is countless times more clever than the Taifu who can only bang his head against the pillar.
At least he, who had completely given up, was really shocked now.
The young man in the corridor looked straight at him with a pair of eyes as deep as pools, as if waiting for him to wake up.
After staring at the young man in astonishment for a few breaths, Wen Xing suddenly raised his lips and smiled.
Really good.
It seems that it is right to give all the power of approval to Ning Wujie alone.
Otherwise, who knows how many evil spirits and monsters will emerge.
If the actual conditions did not allow it, Wen Xing would have wanted to give the throne to Ning Wujie right now.
There are so many troubles and no freedom, whoever wants to be the emperor can be the emperor.
Thinking of this, he calmly sipped his tea again and said frankly, "In that case, you should also prepare the seal."
Wu Jing's eyes widened in shock, and something seemed to have broken in his mind.
Ning Wujie's pupils trembled violently, and he subconsciously raised his voice, "Your Majesty! Even if I am so arrogant and disrespectful to the emperor..."
"shut up."
Wen Xing interrupted him, put down his teacup, and said with a half-smile in his eyes, "Since it is Ning Qing's request, I naturally have no objection."
He warned Ning Wujie with his eyes not to continue, otherwise if he said the words "contempt of imperial power", he would have to punish him in front of so many people.
A beating is inevitable.
This stubborn guy wants to get rid of this hot potato so badly that he even dares to say that he doesn't care about his life.
Oh.
I won't let you push it.
Wu Jing: ...
Wu Jing realized that what had just shattered in his mind were his own three views.
Rumors were circulating that His Majesty loved Chongning Wujie so much that he'd even given up the throne for him. Wu Jing initially didn't believe it, figuring it was just a passing whim of His Majesty's.
Now it seems that it is all true!
Can such great authority be given just like that?!
Moreover, Ning Wujie even tried to convict himself, but His Majesty stopped him!
Wu Jing felt that he must be dreaming, otherwise how could there be such an absurd reality.
Ning Wujie stared at the person in the hall for a long time, the light in his eyes completely extinguished. He lowered his eyes in extreme disappointment and whispered, "I understand."
"The seal is in the imperial study. I will fetch it for you."
Wen Xing: "No need, just let Wu Jing go and get it for you."
Wu Jing was shocked again.
All generals, except those on the border who were unable to see the emperor, had to go to the court in person to receive orders, and the emperor would issue an edict and hand over the seal.
The current emperor refuses to even go to the Xuanzheng Hall, so it is against the rules for him to come to the bedroom to receive orders.
Now even the seal is granted by Ning Wujie.
Isn't this...
Wu Jing didn't dare to think further, as the following thought made him break out in a cold sweat.
Ning Wujie closed his eyes, as if he had finally accepted the reality. When he opened his eyes again, his expression changed slightly, and his gaze became sharp and firm.
He has done his best.
Since the tyrant has decided to remain tyrant to the end, don't blame him.
"I have one more thing to ask for, Your Majesty's approval."
"Besides my father's shelved military supply memorial, there are numerous other important memorials that have been withheld, involving six ministries. In my opinion, this matter is probably more than a simple case of negligence on the part of the officials handling it."
"I beg..." Ning Wujie paused and said with determination, "A thorough investigation of the six ministries."
Wu Jing:!
He mechanically turned his head to look at Ning Wujie and silently mouthed: "Wujie, are you crazy?"
A small Yueqi general actually wants to conduct a thorough investigation of the six ministries!
If it were someone else, just saying these words would be life-threatening, let alone putting them into practice.
Even if His Majesty loves Wu Jie right now, it wouldn't be so...
Then he heard the emperor on the high throne say leisurely: "Approved."
Wu Jing: ...
Why was he not surprised at all?
"It's just that your current position is not suitable for this important task."
Wu Jing breathed a sigh of relief: Fortunately, fortunately, Your Majesty still knows the limits.
"I will appoint you as the Commander of the Supervisory Department."
Wu Jing's legs went weak and he almost fell.
Supervisory Department!
It was directly under the jurisdiction of the emperor, investigating all officials and managing the imperial prison. It was a transcendent existence beyond the three judicial departments.
If Ning Wujie turned his head to look at his childhood friend now, he would see the numb expression on his face, as if he was almost fainting.
Ning Wujie bowed and accepted the order.
"Go away." Wen Xing waved the two men away and yawned again.
He read storybooks all night and his eyes were sore.
I'll ask someone to read to him next time. Reading is very tiring, he thought, and dragged his lazy steps to the bedroom.
*
In the imperial study.
Ning Wujie handed the seal to Wu Jing and said ashamedly, "I'm sorry, Brother Wu, I really can't leave Beijing, and I'm worried about the safety of my father and brother, so I had no choice but to do this. The northwest is dangerous, you..."
Wu Jing patted his shoulder and soothed him, "There's no need to talk about this between you and me. We grew up together, and I'm three years older than you. I've always treated you like my own brother. This time when I go to the northwest, I will do my best to protect Old Marquis Ning."
Ning Wujie felt relieved and nodded, "I have one more favor to ask of you."
"The military supplies have been withheld for over a month, and I'm worried there might be other reasons. Although I've already approved it, I'm worried about the people at the Ministry of War. I'd like to ask you to serve as the quartermaster and personally be responsible for escorting the supplies."
Wu Jing recalled Ning Wujie's words about thoroughly investigating the six ministries, and was secretly shocked. "You mean, the cabinet..."
Ning Wujie gestured for silence. "I'm going to thoroughly investigate the Six Ministries. Please keep this a secret. This is between you, me, and His Majesty. Please don't spread the news and alert the enemy."
"This time, I will declare to the public that the Ministry of War failed to implement military plans, and I will start the investigation by investigating those who handled the memorials."
He thought to himself, I hope I can follow the clues and find the root of the problem.
After Ning Wujie finished speaking, he took out a blank notebook and personally wrote down the appointment of Wu Jing to be in charge of military supplies. Then, in front of Wu Jing's shocked gaze, he stamped the seal with the jade seal on the desk.
Wu Jing finally couldn't bear it anymore.
He looked worried and said earnestly, "Wu Jie, I heard about your Majesty's love for you when I came here. This time when I entered the palace, I wanted to defend you in front of your Majesty. But when I saw your Majesty's expression today..."
He sighed, "Don't say that I am insignificant. I'm afraid that even if the Empress Dowager came, she wouldn't be able to persuade His Majesty."
Ning Wujie glanced at him and shook his head, "You shouldn't argue. Not only the Queen Mother, but also the Grand Tutor and the ministers have all tried to persuade him. If you continue to do so, you're afraid you'll anger His Majesty."
Wu Jing looked at Ning Wujie with sympathy, and said indignantly: "But we are military generals, how can we please others with our beauty! Your Majesty is really..."
He swallowed the words "this is too much" back.
When Ning Wujie heard the words "using beauty to serve men", his forehead twitched.
He wanted to say something but stopped himself, unable to refute, so he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and cursed the tyrant king again.
But in a moment, he suddenly thought of something and asked, "Are you saying that everyone in the court has heard this rumor?"
Wu Jing was the deputy general of the Three Thousand Battalion and was not stationed in the palace. Could it be that this rumor had spread outside the palace?
Wu Jing nodded indignantly, "Even the captains under my command know about it."
Ning Wujie frowned and rubbed his Jingming acupoints.
It spread too fast, this is not normal.
But such groundless rumors are the most difficult to investigate, and he has more important things to do right now, so he can only put it aside for now.
But this is actually easy to guess. There are countless people in the government and the opposition who are jealous of his position. I'm afraid some people can't sit still and want to use public opinion to force him to leave.
Wu Jing pondered for a moment, then advised, "Wu Jie, you must know that the higher you climb, the harder it is to fall. His Majesty loves you now, so of course you can have whatever you want. But if he ever sets his sights on someone else, your actions today will become a crime in the future."
"I know." Ning Wujie lowered his eyes, and there seemed to be an undercurrent surging in his calm eyes.
But if we don’t do this, I’m afraid we won’t even be able to protect the Ningyuan Army.
The shelved memorial was an example. If he hadn't come to the capital and hadn't received His Majesty's favor, would the military supplies still be approved? He didn't dare to think about it.
He needs power, and now is the best opportunity, which he must not let go easily.
If he was angry before because the emperor had forcibly detained him, he now began to feel grateful.
If not...
Wu Jing wanted to say something, but seeing Ning Wujie's determined gaze, he swallowed back his words of advice.
"Forget it. I know you've always had your heart set on you. Don't worry, if one day this tyrant abandons me, I'll risk my life to save you."
Ning Wujie pulled the corner of his lips.
Abandoned after having sex......
He said speechlessly: "Take time to read more."
Please don’t use idioms indiscriminately!
Wu Jing scratched his forehead in confusion. Why did the topic suddenly turn to this?
"Let's go. I'll take you there."
The two of them walked out of the imperial study together and into the dimly lit night of the imperial city.
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