Faced with Yan Qi's thunderous questioning, the Baxian Wang, who had always been calm and delicate, was at a loss. He was as nervous and flustered as a primary school student who made a mistake and was caught by the class teacher.
In particular, in full public view, the good image of the Eight Wise Kings, Xian De Ming Ren, was severely damaged.
But this image is what the Eight Wise Kings care about most.
The common people listened to Yan Qi's barrage of questions, and then looked at the Eight Wise Kings, whose face was as red as a monkey's butt, and gradually grew bored with the Eight Wise Kings.
Someone was talking quietly.
"The Eight Wise Kings allow their subordinates to do such things. It's so abominable."
"What did he use the money for? Doesn't he care whether we live or die?"
"If Vice Prime Minister Yan hadn't hit the nail on the head and questioned the Eight Wise Kings, we would have thought that the Eight Wise Kings were good people. Alas, you know people but don't know their hearts."
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"enough."
The Eight Wise King turned around like an angry lion and scolded everyone: "Whoever dares to speak nonsense will be punished by this king for slander."
Everyone was as silent as a cicada, and no longer dared to speak.
Yan Qidao: "Eight Wise King, this is your fault. You have always been benevolent, how can you yell at the people. Don't you love the people the most? Don't yell like this."
The Eight Wise Kings were very embarrassed.
Yan Qi said again: "Furthermore, the Eight Wise Kings have not done their job well and are suspected of protecting their shortcomings, so it is inevitable that the people will gossip. If the Eight Wise Kings call for your military advisor Liu Xifeng, let's talk face to face with gongs and drums. The Eight Wise Kings wouldn't let the people complain like this, right?"
"Perhaps, everyone will praise in unison: The Eight Wise Kings are great virtuous kings because they dare to kill their relatives for justice. Eight Wise Kings, is this true?"
Everyone praised him.
"That's right, that's exactly what Vice Prime Minister Yan said."
"Find Liu Xifeng, and all the questions will be answered, won't the truth be revealed?"
"It's not okay to protect one's shortcomings."
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The Eight Wise Kings felt excited.
Yan Qi is really good at setting the pace.
Liu Xifeng must not come to confront him.
First, Liu Xifeng would implicate himself.
Secondly, Liu Xifeng is his own first military advisor and a dog-headed think tank. He is full of bad ideas. For many things, he still needs to be relied on for advice.
Losing Liu Xifeng was equivalent to destroying his right-hand man.
Thinking of this, the Eighth Sage King could only grit his teeth and said forcefully: "Yan Qi, you don't understand. Many things are not what you think. You have been away from Dahua for a long time and you don't know the inside story."
Yan Qi smiled: "The inside story? I'd like to hear the details."
The Eight Wise Kings said: "Although no code has been promulgated, the Emperor has personally told me that he wants me to collect sacrificial taxes and order the people to wear plain clothes and wear filial belts. Anyone who fails to do so will be committing a serious crime."
"After paying the money, you can release the person. This is to give the criminals a way to survive. This is an act of mercy."
"As for why the blue-clad guards were ordered to disguise themselves as police officers, it's because the blue-clad guards are loyal and more decisive in their actions."
"Furthermore, the six gates are jointly managed by the Inspectorate, Dali Temple, and the Ministry of Punishment. If the six gates are activated, there will be a power struggle among the three parties. How can a blue-clad guard be as smooth as his arms and fingers?"
Shh!
Below, there were boos!
"Is this what the Emperor ordered the Eight Wise Kings to do?"
"really?"
"Your Majesty, it's true."
Yan Qi smiled: "The Emperor asked the Eight Wise Kings to do this?"
The Eight Wise Kings said: "Of course!"
"Did the Emperor issue a decree?"
"No!"
"Is there any handwriting?"
"No!"
Yan Qi sneered: "There is no decree or handwriting, so why can the Eight Wise Kings say that it was the emperor's order?"
The Eighth Sage King looked aggrieved: "This is also what makes me depressed. That day, the emperor was not feeling well, and he only had an oral message. I thought it would be fine to supplement it later."
"But I didn't expect that the emperor was in poor health and was bedridden, and the handwriting was never completed. This makes me a bad guy. Alas, but it doesn't matter. It is an honor to be scolded for the emperor."
Everyone looked at the aggrieved look on the Eight Wise King's eyes with red circles and believed it to be true.
The Eight Wise King turned around, suddenly knelt down in front of everyone, and exchanged tears with tears: "Dear fellow citizens, I have treated the people with kindness and kindness for more than ten years. Have I ever made it difficult for you? Everyone should have this in mind. "
"Besides, I am not short of money, so why do I want to plunder people's money? Am I a retarded person?"
"Hey, all I've done is take the blame for others. I hope my fellow villagers can understand. I also have... some unspeakable secrets."
As he spoke, tears streamed down his face.
Very pitiful
.
Seeing this, everyone felt pity for the Eight Wise Kings.
"That's right. The Eight Wise Kings are rich and powerful, and they are full of food. How can they not get along with us, the common people?"
"That's right, that means that the Emperor of the Medicine Jar is a foolish king. He only cares about his dragon throne and doesn't know the suffering of the people. When something goes wrong, he still lets the Eight Wise Kings take the blame."
"This brother, the Eight Wise Kings, has really done a good job. He has to take care of the emperor, govern the world, care about the sufferings of the people, and take the blame for the emperor. This... How can this be so sad? The Eight Wise Kings are too difficult. ”
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The public opinion finally turned in favor of the Eight Wise Kings after they cried and wiped away their tears.
Yan Qi sneered: Damn, the Eight Wise Kings have a special skill in crying.
He can really kneel down.
He can also put on a low face and pretend to be pitiful in front of everyone with snot and tears.
Such a person can bend and stretch, which is really scary.
The Eighth Sage King felt proud when he heard that the limelight was favoring him, but his face still looked aggrieved. He sighed to Yan Qi: "Vice Prime Minister Yan, you are still young. There are some things that I have no choice but to do. Please Please leave a way for me to survive, okay? It’s not easy for me."
"On the one hand, I have to care about the emperor's physical and mental suffering. On the other hand, I have to review memorials and govern the country. These things are enough."
"But why doesn't Vice Prime Minister Yan understand me? As soon as he returned to Dahua, he relied on his favor and arrogance, punished me, stripped me of my face, and made me so embarrassed."
"Why are you doing this? Why are you trying to embarrass me at all times? Don't you just want to fight for your rights? But don't be anxious. This country will belong to you young people sooner or later, so why rush it?"
What I said is a slap in the face.
It seems that Yan Qi is the one looking for trouble.
The one who is ignorant is Yan Qi.
The worst person is also Yan Qi.
Everyone blamed Yan Qi.
"Vice Minister Yan, you have gone too far. See how difficult it is for the Eight Wise Kings. Please apologize quickly."
"Apologise, young man. Don't always think about fighting for power. There are still many days ahead."
"The Eight Wise Kings are indeed virtuous. You offended the Eight Wise Kings, and the Eight Wise Kings did not punish you. Such a sensible prince cannot be found even with a lantern."
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All the limelight turned to the Eight Wise Kings.
