: Beating the Minister with a Cane

"These people are so ambitious that they have completely lost their humanity and are worse than animals!"

Li Hongkuo didn't know why, but he became very irritable after retiring from the court. He stared at the article on the desk and cursed fiercely as if he was targeting those Hu Guoxiu.

Then he waved his hand, and heard Li Hongkuo and the imperial eunuch beside him gnashing their teeth: "In that case, I don't have to be merciful to them and care about the life and death of the people of other countries! Envoy, you go to the three provinces to convey my imperial order. You want me to send a large army to crush the Hu state, and teach them that the barbarian emperor of Xihu will kneel down and beg for mercy, and never dare to do it again!"

It seems that Li Hongkuo is ready to make a real move this time. Originally, he thought that the national treasury is not sufficient, and considering that the two countries have equal national strength, if they really go to war, it may damage the peace of the people of the two countries and make the government unstable, so Li Hongkuo never made the move. Death warrant.

Since he ascended the throne, he has always been a conservative who wants to implement benevolent government and use less force. Now he actually agrees to fight with Xihu with real swords and guns. Such a decision is of course a big deal for a militant faction like Li Zongchao. Desirable.

So when the imperial envoy went to announce the order, the heads of the three provinces immediately showed joy and approval, and even those with quick legs rushed to Li Zongchao in Yongshou Palace to report.

Looking up at the huge golden Buddha statue in front of him, Li Zongchao showed a rare smile: "The emperor finally got the idea."

Wearing a yellow robe with a five-clawed dragon embroidered on it, it represents the most noble symbol in the world.

At this time, standing behind Li Zongchao, Wang Mingde's cousin, the current minister of the Ministry of Rites, Wang Guozhi, heard this, bowed his head and nodded: "I wonder if your Majesty has anything to say?"

The Wang family was single-handedly promoted by Li Zongchao. Not only did the current dynasty succeed Wang Yuxin and Shangshuling Wang Mingde, there were also many members of the Wang family in the harem of the previous dynasty, all of whom were minions of Li Zongchao.

This time, the imperial eunuch went to three provinces to deliver Li Hongkuo's instructions. As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, Wang Guozhi entered the Yongshou Palace.

Since Wang Mingde was not here, wouldn't he have to take the credit for spreading the news?

The complacent Wang Guozhi had his eyes narrowed with a smile, waiting for Li Zongchao's praise or instructions, but what he didn't expect was Li Zongchao's shout: "Come here, the Minister of Rites, Wang Guozhi, left his post without permission and broke into my palace privately!" "

"No, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this is all for Your Majesty!"

Realizing that he had offended Li Zongchao, Wang Guozhi remembered Wang Mingde's frequent admonitions to him.

Li Zongchao was tyrannical and capricious, and his deep thoughts were beyond anyone's imagination. He warned him to hide when he could, avoid when he could, and never provoke him, otherwise he might not even know how he died, and even worse, he might drag down the entire family!

Now, Wang Guozhi finally understands it!

No matter how much he cried out for mercy, he could not change Li Zongchao's decision: "Thirty beatings with a stick, expulsion from the palace, and punishment to remember his mistakes!"

Just like that, under the blow of a random stick, Wang Guozhi fainted completely and was thrown in front of the palace gate. No one dared to approach or even ask a question.

It wasn't until Wang Mingde received the report from the palace's informant that he hurriedly led people to carry him away.

For the matter of Wang Guozhi, Wang Mingde even made a special trip to the Yongshou Palace, and offered numerous gold, silver, and jewels to Li Zongchao to kowtow to apologize. This was considered to be a story.

"Aye, I don't understand, what does the Holy Spirit mean by this move?"

Sitting in the main seat, Queen Wang Yuxin was quite puzzled and asked Wang Mingde who stopped by to visit: "My uncle just wanted to pass on His Majesty's news to him, why did he punish my uncle with a stick?"

It was enough to hit Wang Guozhi with a stick, but Li Zongchao left him in front of the palace gate!
Chapter completed!