It was impossible for Zhu Xiaochuan, the governor-general, to know these specific matters. Faced with Zhao Yu's questioning, he just rolled his eyes.
"I would also like to ask Mr. Lu Jinglu, how many military achievements has your Ministry of War lied about over the years? How many rewards have been distributed indiscriminately? Not to mention anything else, the women, children, old, weak, sick and disabled who were plundered during the conquest of Yizhou the year before last are all... It counts as the head of a prisoner of war... Hahaha, it’s really the most ridiculous thing in the world!”
"Wu Zhongze, Wu Zicheng, you two generals have a lot of things going on. There are a hundred things that I know and don't know about, but there is nothing you can do about it. Don't panic, let's take our time to calculate... Eunuch Gong , How much money did you spend on this banquet?" Zhao Yu targeted Gong Shouli again.
"Ah? There isn't much of this or that." Gong Shouli said, blinking.
"Isn't it much?" Zhao Yu sneered, "I see that this bear's paw bird's nest and the hump sea cucumber are worth one hundred and eighty taels of silver. After this table, I'm afraid it still costs three to four hundred silver? Three hundred taels of silver is enough. One hundred households have enough money for three months! You are just a palace eunuch, how did you get so much money?"
"Zhao Ziyu, have you finished speaking?" Li Qiu also felt disappointed. Seeing that he had finished scolding him, he felt that it was time to end.
"Not yet!" Zhao Yu said, "Prince Xuanping, how come the country is fine? Is the king free from worries? Is the world peaceful? You, a newly promoted prince, don't think about the affairs of the world, the king, or the people's livelihood, but you come here A eunuch is drinking at home, haha, but is he worthy of the emperor, worthy of the court, and worthy of your title of Xuan Ping?"
"You, Zhao Ziyu, are really capable. Now you've even asked the prince to participate?" Xiao Chen smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid you'll have to join the emperor and the queen later?"
"I dare to participate, Your Majesty! It's just that the Emperor is wise and brave, cares about the country and the people, works hard day and night, and is diligent and diligent. He is a virtuous emperor through the ages, but there is no way to participate. The Queen has both political integrity and talent, is gentle and virtuous, and has a loving mother in the world. , even in Enze Palace, you are not allowed to participate." It turns out that Zhao Yu actually has people who dare not participate...
"Are you done talking this time?" Xiao Chen said, "Sit down and drink after you finish talking."
"I put public before private, don't be surprised." Zhao Yu actually sat down, "This wine is already warm, it needs to be warmed up again."
"Don't you, Zhao Ziyu, dislike the luxury of this banquet? How can you still eat it?" Wang Anbang asked.
"Isn't the bear's paw sea cucumber all gone? If you don't eat it, you can only throw it away. Isn't that a waste? Extravagance and waste are the same sin. It's better to eat it and feel more at ease." Zhao Yu said.
"How can you, Zhao Ziyu, still want to eat?" Xiao Chen said, "We have lost our appetite for such a random fight with a gun and a stick, and since you, Zhao Ziyu, are so angry with us, , then don’t blame us for being rude to you, if you and the emperor interfere with us tomorrow, we will also interfere with you, I don’t believe how innocent you are!”
"Those who take part in others will always take part in them." Zhao Yu said, "As long as it is out of public interest, it is up to you. With such mutual supervision, the court atmosphere may be cleared up, who knows."
"The problem is that I have been thinking about it for a long time, and it seems that Mr. Zhao really has nothing wrong for us to intervene." Wang Anbang said with a smile, "Everyone has some ideas, why not talk about it, so that we can unify the voice at the meeting tomorrow. Rise up and attack in groups.”
"Huh, the reason why he has such a harsh tone is because he is sure that he is fine!" Lu Jing said, "Otherwise, with his bad temper, he would have been killed by ginseng, and he would still be alive to this day?"
"I think he still relies on the emperor to support him, so he is so unscrupulous!" Ma Wuming said, "Listen, you guys, what he said is not alarmist?"
"Since Mr. Zhao is making such alarming remarks, then we will all follow suit and impeach the emperor tomorrow?" Liu Qiheng said, "Just impeach our emperor for unclear employment, otherwise this Zhao Ziyu will really not be able to participate. ."
"Let's talk about the matter, don't involve our emperor!" Shao Wenzhao said, "Why are you impeaching the emperor for unknown reasons... What do we people say?"
"Oh, this is not cured yet." Wang Anbang said, "Master Zhu Hou, go back and find a more spacious room for me in the prison. I'm afraid that after tomorrow, I will have to go to prison to fight with Lin Dongyang." Come with me!"
"Mr. Wang, what are you talking about?" Lu Jing said, "I can't even treat you with a good room. Are we not human beings?"
"Speaking of Lin Dongyang." Liu Qiheng said, "He has been in prison for a long time. Mr. Zhao said that he was unjustly accused, and Mr. Shao also said that he was not guilty. Otherwise, we can bail him out together tomorrow. ?”
"You, Mr. Liu, are so generous. We have no time to protect ourselves. Are you still thinking about Lin Dongyang?" Ma Wuming said, "Let's think more about how to extract ourselves."
"Our sins don't seem to matter much, but Mr. Xiao is afraid that something will be seriously wrong. When Zhao Ziyu said this, I feel that he is extremely evil." Lu Jing said.
"Otherwise, you might as well join Xiao Chen." Gong Shouli said with a smile, "If we use him as a back-up, we can reduce some of our own sins."
"No matter what, I don't know what Mr. Xiao Hou means?" Ma Wuming said with a smile.
"What I mean is that we'll talk about tomorrow's matters tomorrow. I have to give Zhao Ziyu a few glasses of wine today!" Xiao Chen said and hugged Zhao Yu, "Why are you still standing there? Give him a drink!"
"Hey, what are you doing? A gentleman talks but doesn't do anything. We are all members of the imperial court, so it is unbecoming..." Zhao Yu struggled to resist, but was held down by the big guy and forced to drink more than a dozen glasses of wine.
But it’s not a penalty drink, it’s a toast. Congratulations, Mr. Zhao, on your rapid rise to prominence, your official career is prosperous, and your future is bright... Have another drink!
In the morning of the next day, Li Wanjiang announced the appointment of Zhao Yu in public. Except for those who knew about it, everyone in the hall was shocked!
But when Zhao Yu, whose eyes were red and in low spirits, came out to thank him, it was Li Wanjiang's turn to be surprised.
Why is my love like this? Is it because of physical discomfort? But you can smell the alcohol on his body from a long distance away. Was it because you were so happy last night that you drank too much? My dear, you shouldn’t be so ungrateful...
"Your Majesty, I have something to tell you!" Zhao Yu's eyes were not only red, but his voice was also a little hoarse.
"Oh? What does Aiqing want to do?" Li Wanjiang asked.
"Chen Shen!" Zhao Yu took out a memorial from his arms and read it out loud, "Li Qiu, the king of Xuanping, Zhu Xiaochuan, the commander-in-chief of Jinyiwei, Xiao Chen, the Hou of Yanyun, Wang Anbang, the official secretary, Chen Wenqi, the official secretary, Chen Wenqi, the military official. Lu Jing, Ma Wuming, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Liu Qiheng, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, Shao Wenzhao, Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, Wu Zhongze, Wu Zicheng, Gong Shouxian..."
Who did Li Wanjiang say?
Dear, please say it again, otherwise, I really didn’t hear you clearly!
But if I heard you right...who do you want to participate in?
