"Prince Yan, we didn't say that."
"Your Majesty, you can't slander others. When did we say that we should govern His Majesty on behalf of Heaven?"
"These words are serious, these words are serious."
"Prince Yan, please take back your golden words. I'm old and I don't dare to say such disobedient words."
…
Listen to Zhao Ding's words.
Many of the masters of the Imperial College present begged for mercy one after another.
This goes without saying.
If it is really pursued.
That is a serious crime of decapitation.
Even Zhou Xing couldn't help but raise his eyebrows at this moment, and the beard at the corner of his mouth was trembling uncontrollably.
Apparently he was also frightened by Zhao Ding's words.
Zhang Shiwei laughed when he saw this scene.
Zhao Ding continued: "No? But according to what the masters just said, isn't it like this? The nobles replaced the emperor's herdsmen, and my Taizu was born as a cowherd boy. According to what the masters said, that is his destiny to farm all his life. , is also the person whom all masters say is shepherded.
Therefore, according to what the masters said, this is calculated.
My Zhao family should indeed be pastored by all the masters. "
Zhao Ding seemed to have not noticed the expressions on the faces of those present, and continued to talk to himself.
"Ahem~~~"
Zhou Xing couldn't help coughing, cleared his throat and said: "Your Majesty Yan, what you said is serious. What I just said is that we will inherit the destiny and serve as herdsmen for the emperor. That day will be the day of Taizu. I can't wait." I just took over Taizu’s orders and devoted myself to assisting His Majesty and Prince Yan.”
Although Zhao Ding's words were thorny, Zhou Xing did not dare to say anything wrong no matter what.
If he continues, he is afraid that Zhao Ding will accuse him of treason.
Zhao Ding frowned slightly and glanced at Zhou Xing, then picked out his ears, looked at Zhou Xing in surprise and asked, "What did Master just say?"
Zhou Xing's old face froze when he heard this.
But he still forced out a smile and said: "What I just said is true, it is true that we inherited the destiny, but that day was Taizu, and I just accepted the Taizu's order to assist Your Majesty and you, Prince Yan. "
Zhou Xing said with an apologetic smile.
"Hmm~~~"
Zhao Ding touched his chin, looked at the many Imperial Masters present, and asked: "Since Master Zhou said this, can it be understood that according to the orthodoxy of Daqian, I was born in the royal family? Is your role above all other masters? You masters are here today also to assist me."
"Yes Yes Yes."
"Indeed."
"Prince Yan, you are right."
As Zhao Ding finished speaking, the room full of Imperial Confucian scholars echoed.
Snap!
Zhao Ding slapped the table and looked at the many Imperial Confucian scholars present, especially Zhou Xing, and said with a smile: "Since I am above Master Zhou, why does Master Zhou call himself me old man in front of me? According to my official position. "Although I am not a prince, I am still a prince. Logically speaking, Mr. Zhou, you should call yourself a lower official in front of me."
Zhao Ding looked at Zhou Xing with a smile.
But this smile in Zhou Xing's eyes was worse than eating a fly.
But looking at Zhao Ding in front, especially Zhang Shiwei sitting aside.
Zhou Xing could only break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach, forced out a smile, stood up, cupped his hands and said with a smile on his face: "Old... I'm a lowly official, I don't know the etiquette, I hope you won't blame me, Prince Yan. Don’t be surprised.”
However, before he could stand up, Zhao Ding held down Zhou Xing's hand and made him stand in front of Zhao Ding in a bowed posture.
This posture might not matter to ordinary young people.
But for people like Zhou Xing, who is already past his sixties and approaching his seventies, it is a bit unbearable.
However, Zhao Ding still looked at Zhou Xing and everyone present with a smile as if he had not seen it, and said: "Master, there is no need to be so generous. In terms of age, I am still your junior, how can I withstand such a gift from Master. "
But you fucking let go of my hand.
After listening to Zhao Ding's words, Zhou Xing could only endure it, although he was unhappy in his heart.
Zhao Ding naturally knew what Zhou Xing was thinking in his heart, but he just held Zhou Xing's hand down and kept him in a bowed posture.
And looking at Zhao Ding's attitude.
Those Imperial Confucian scholars who were originally on the same side as Zhou Xing could not help but have a look of fear on their faces.
This Prince Yan does not seem to be as easy-going as the legend says.
However, Zhao Ding seemed to have not seen it. He still looked at everyone present with a smile and said: "You don't have to be so nervous. I am not the kind of unreasonable person. I came here today just to think about it." Just telling you the truth.
As you just said, since all of you here have inherited the orders of my great ancestor, you are here to assist my father and the king.
I think what Master Zhang said is quite reasonable, and I also intend to implement this move.
I wonder if you have any opinions. "
As he spoke, Zhao Ding held down Zhou Xing's hand that he wanted to raise while looking at everyone present with a smile.
"Don't dare, don't dare."
"Prince Yan, whatever you say will be whatever you say."
"How dare we, the subordinates, disobey orders?"
As Zhao Ding spoke.
Those scholars who originally had objections suddenly looked at Zhao Ding with apologetic smiles.
Zhou Xingdu has been dealt with like this.
Not to mention them.
After hearing this, Zhao Ding nodded slightly, then lowered his head, looked at Zhou Xing who could not stop shaking at this moment, and said with surprise: "Oh my, my king's memory, I accidentally forgot that the master is still there. How can you do this to salute this king?
How can this be so?
Get up quickly. "
As he spoke, Zhao Ding quickly helped up Zhou Xing, who was already bent over and had sweat on his forehead.
At the same time, he returned a salute to Zhou Xing.
Seeing Zhao Ding like this, Zhou Xing suddenly cursed in his heart, but he didn't dare to say a word. He could only force out a smile, and quickly helped Zhao Ding up before Zhao Ding could bend down: "Yan." Your Majesty, you are so polite. You are a superior official. How can a lower official accept such a great gift from Prince Yan?
It's really a bit embarrassing... I have resigned from the official position. "
Zhou Xing said that the official was a little bit speechless.
It was seen that everyone present, especially those great scholars who had already sided with Zhou Xing, looked at each other in confusion.
After saying this, Zhou Xing said with an apologetic smile: "Since Lord Yan is taking the lead in this matter, I naturally don't dare to complain. If you say anything, Lord Yan, I will just cooperate with you."
"Well, that's very good."
Zhao Ding nodded with a smile, and then looked at Zhou Xing and all the masters present, especially those who sided with Zhou Xing, and said: "I have just thought about it carefully, and now I have figured it out and decided on this rule. To change it, how about all the masters participating in the work together?
After all, all of you, Masters, are just like the scholars in our country’s Imperial College, they are all nobles.
Since we are nobles, we should work together regardless of rank or rank. "
