Qianqing Palace.

Only the candles near the imperial case were bright. Emperor Yanguang stopped the imperial pen in his hand, looked out the door, and frowned.

The palace gate is about to be locked.

At this time every day, the foreign ministers had already retreated, and Chen Yuanyuan would come over to accompany him, allowing him to feel some comfort in this empty hall and the grueling government affairs.

But tonight, Emperor Yanguang looked out the door for the third time.

"Who is your Majesty waiting for?" Chen Yuanyuan asked.

Emperor Yanguang simply put down his imperial pen, shook his head with a self-sarcastic expression and said, "Yes or no... I am just waiting for Chun Ning's Fu Mawangxiao."

Chen Yuanyuan herself was only a young girl, but she said in an old-fashioned way: "Is a child worth Your Majesty's wait?"

It was the tone of an elder, but she didn't quite understand it, which made Emperor Yanguang smile.

Emperor Yanguang was a little worried, sighed, and said: "The child gave me an idea, so I entrusted him with the matter. Now that the prince is assassinated, it is an opportunity for him. It depends on whether he can seize this opportunity." Already."

Chen Yuanyuan smiled and said: "Since it is an idea given to His Majesty, why is it his opportunity?"

Emperor Yanguang said: "I am the emperor, so how can I be dedicated to doing things? Whoever entrusts things to will have the opportunity."

"As for why this child is used?" He said with a somewhat forlorn look: "There are great heroes in the world, but I have no one to use. For example, there are three people in the cabinet. Zheng Yuanhua is stubborn, Lu Zhengchu seeks stability in everything, and Zuo Jinglun... is a step too late. ah."

"Too late?"

"Back then, when he was in Dingyou for three years, he was one step behind Lu Zhengchu when he returned to the court. From then on, he was slower and slower. His position dropped by half, and his vision and skills could no longer keep up with the first and second assistants."

As Emperor Yanguang spoke, he glanced at Chen Yuanyuan meaningfully, and then said: "You also know that the problem in this world is 'inequality'. The city of Luoyang is broken, King Yong is as rich as the enemy, the city of Xi'an is broken, and the King of Qin is Wealth can rival the country. Do you ask me whether I am angry? Do you ask me whether I am angry? But what should I do? Cut off the vassal vassal? Two generations of Yin Emperors in the Chu Dynasty had the idea of ​​​​cutting down the vassal vassal. What was the result? I lost the throne. Damn it! Zuo Jinglun can't even win over Qin Chengye, how dare I use him?!"

"This country has been passed on to me. The chronic diseases of the past three hundred years have accumulated so much that they affect the whole body. People all over the world are looking at me and counting on me. This is what I say. , that one said that would be enough, but I am the only one standing at this high point who has no way to start. He, Tang Zhongyuan, was able to equalize the fields and receive tax exemptions. Because the fields are not his, because his money was stolen! What about me? After equalizing the fields, Who will guard the country? If taxes are exempted, who will guard the country?!"

"Your Majesty." Chen Yuanyuan sighed softly and lowered her head.

Emperor Yanguang leaned on the dragon chair and sighed: "If I were a foolish emperor and all evil was caused by me alone, then let those mud-legged people rebel and kill the dog emperor. From now on, the world would be peaceful, which might not be a bad thing. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It's not enough to kill me alone..."

Chen Yuanyuan lowered her head, tears flashing in her eyes.

Emperor Yanguang took her hand and said with a smile: "Why are you crying? I am so magnanimous and magnanimous."

"I am of the same mind as Your Majesty. If Your Majesty is sad, I will be sad too."

"Why should a woman worry about all this?" Emperor Yanguang chuckled and said, "I'm just talking to you to make me feel better. Otherwise, who else can I talk to?"

After a while, he tapped his fingers lightly on the dragon chair and muttered: "Chun Ning, this Fu Ma, is very interesting. She looks dull and silly, but she actually has a beautiful heart."

Chen Yuanyuan said: "I only saw him looking stupid."

Emperor Yanguang muttered: "Silly? He wants to give me some advice. He first tells me what little glacier he wants to build and what kind of industrial park he wants to build. When it's done, he pretends to be crazy and stupid in front of me, pretending to be naive and pretending not to understand me.

Meaning. Oh, he said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being stupid." He was fighting with He Liangyuan, as if he was angry for me, but actually he was showing me how thick-skinned he was. After all, it was not because of this last idea.

"

"Then... isn't this a serious crime of deceiving the emperor?"

"Who doesn't deceive the emperor? Which of the ministers in the dynasty speaks directly? Shouldn't I accompany them to act one by one?" Emperor Yanguang sneered: "If not, what they said should be 'Your Majesty, the treasury

I have no money, so I propose to rob the Wei Prince's palace of money. This is... a bit too straightforward."

Chen Yuanyuan covered her mouth and smiled.

Emperor Yanguang said: "I can only accompany them in the performance. For example, let's talk about Wang Xiao. When he was selected as a horse, he must have been a fool."

Chen Yuanyuan looked curious: "How does your Majesty know?"

"I don't even need to check, I can tell at a glance." Emperor Yanguang said calmly: "Just looking at Wang Xiao's appearance, family background, and talents, how could the queen choose such a horse for the concubine with such a big heart?"

Chen Yuanyuan was shocked: "Then this is also the crime of deceiving the emperor!"

Emperor Yanguang said: "It's still the same thing, what can I do? The ancestral family law, the subjects of the world, tied me to death one by one, like a puppet. According to the ancestral system, the horse can only come from the common people.

Which one is not a bad choice? I did not believe in evil and personally chose a so-called good character for my eldest daughter Deyang. The result? She was weak and could be bullied. She was afraid of those old palace maids when she met her. In the end, she was bullied by the clan members.

I died in depression, I will be angry when I mention this! You are a wimp who doesn’t know how to go to the palace to see you until your death!"

"Prince Lingrui, my kinsman, is my sixth uncle in terms of relatives. Since the three dynasties, he has been in charge of the ancestral palace. He is honest, upright, and selfless. He is a rare honest official. But sometimes I really hate him! Hate him.

Why doesn't he learn from the greed of other powerful people, and imitate other powerful people to occupy people's fields and oppress the people?"

"I don't want to mention how poor the national treasury is. In short, these royal relatives and nobles are suppressed by their salary and silver. Oh, of course they are not short of this little silver. But this King Rui is unwilling to collect it himself... The clan members

The house has no money, and my princess has no money when she marries. Deyang Fuma is an honest person, and honest people will not end well in this world! In short, I have made choices and ruined the eldest daughter's life. This time, they

If you choose a rich man, then let him be a fool. If he has a good family background, it’s good. I’m tired and can’t take care of it anymore.”

"What can I do? The king of a country sets an example for the world, and everyone is looking at me. People say that the Tian family is ruthless, but they don't know the helplessness of the Tian family. Can I still persuade King Rui to be greedy for some money to make my daughter live a better life?

Really? He is an incorruptible clan leader for three generations, can I touch him?"

Emperor Yanguang said solemnly: "How many people can understand the difficulties of being an emperor? It is easy to conquer a country, but difficult to defend it."

When it came to conquering and defending the country, he said angrily: "I get angry when I think of the people supporting Tang Zhongyuan! It's just that I know how to rob! When it comes to governing the country...go to hell with me!"

After hearing the last sentence, Chen Yuanyuan's beautiful eyes widened and she was a little shocked for a moment.

After a while, Emperor Yanguang adjusted his mood and said: "Now this Wang Xiao is no longer stupid. He has ideas and wants to do things for me, which is good. He looks like me when I was young, and I am destined to do so."

He became my son-in-law. In short, the young man is passionate and energetic, unlike those old men who have countless interests entangled behind them. I also want to give it a try to see if he can become a sharp knife in my hand?"

Having said this, a bell suddenly rang outside the palace.

The palace gate is locked.

"pity."

Emperor Yanguang sighed.

"It's a pity that young people are so enthusiastic but they still lose their sophistication." He shook his head and said: "If it is blunt, it cannot become my sword..."

Chen Yuanyuan was a little confused.

Emperor Yanguang sighed: "It's as expected. Let's rest after I finish approving these memorials."

As he spoke, he raised the imperial pen and his eyes fell back on the case again...

Unexpectedly, after a while, Xiao Huangmen came over and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Zuo Ge, please see me."

"Zuo Jinglun?" Emperor Yanguang frowned slightly.

"I hurried here before the palace gate closed. I must have something important to do..."

"I pay homage to Your Majesty."

After a while, Zuo Jinglun arrived in front of the emperor. He was a little out of breath from running, his half-white beard was messy by the wind and still contained snowflakes, but his eyes were bright.

"Why did Mr. Zuo Ge come to the palace late at night?"

"I'm here because of the assassination of the prince." Zuo Jinglun said angrily: "A murderer dared to assassinate the crown prince of a country. How treacherous is this?! When I heard about this, I became furious and couldn't sleep at night.

After much thought, I went to the palace overnight to ask for an audience with His Majesty. This major case must be thoroughly investigated!"

Emperor Yanguang narrowed his eyes: "How does Aiqing want to investigate thoroughly?"

"This is a major treason case, and the Sansi Yamen can't investigate it!" Zuo Jinglun said.

"so what?"

Zuo Jinglun took a deep breath.

"Taiping Department, Dongchang, as a personal guard of the Emperor, has done nothing for more than ten years, and his body has been left alone. Although Wang Fang is loyal, he is old and weak, and he has to serve His Majesty. It is difficult for him to take on such a big responsibility!"

"A major case like the assassination of the prince is an important case and must be re-investigated! No matter who is involved, even princes, nobles, civil and military officials! Everyone involved must be arrested and interrogated vigorously, and the murderer cannot be allowed to rely on his identity to get away with it; nor should it be

Let the law fetter you and delay the case handling time!"

"So I propose..."

As Zuo Jinglun spoke, he raised his head and stared at the emperor behind the case, with a look of loyalty and magnanimity on his face.

"In troubled times, heavy codes are used! I propose that we create another emperor's personal guard! It has jurisdiction over Dongchang and Taiping Division, and it is directly under the jurisdiction of the emperor. It only obeys the emperor's orders and is not subject to the constraints of officials. It is to give it power and reward it with honors and favors to show the emperor's favor.

Wei..."

Emperor Yanguang's eyes were like lightning, and he suddenly looked at Zuo Jinglun!

Zuo Aiqing, you have made great progress...!!

Chen Yuanyuan behind the screen listened to Zuo Jinglun's words, but suddenly remembered what His Majesty just said, Your Majesty, the national treasury is out of money, and I proposed to rob the money from Prince Wei's palace.

Your Majesty, the treasury is out of money and Wang Fang cannot grab the money. I propose that someone else grab the money!

She couldn't help but said: "So to put it bluntly, that's what it really means."

…

Emperor Yanguang's face was as dark as water, and he said in a deep voice: "Ai Qing, who do you think can take charge of this new emperor's bodyguard?"

Zuo Jinglun's body trembled, and he spoke loudly like thunder: "The current patrol camp commander Zhang Yongnian!"

There was silence for a moment.

Emperor Yanguang's voice was trembling.

"Have you got the cabinet vote...?"

My seal is ready!

Zuo Jinglun's hand trembled and he slowly presented the seal in his arms to the emperor.

Emperor Yanguang raised his eyebrows.

Wang Xiao, this kid, is really good at embroidery.

In the hall, the bright yellow curtains swayed gently.

Perhaps because of the young man's passionate aura, both the king and his ministers seemed to feel that they were one step closer to their ideals...

"Let's call this emperor's personal guard, 'Jinyiwei'..."
Chapter completed!