As soon as his grievances were vented, Meng Weimin's long-suppressed negative emotions could no longer be held back.
He cried loudly: "Your Majesty! What an injustice to this villain... Every day before dawn, I have to get up to dance with my sword. I eat swill at noon. When I get home at night, Mr. Fang even finds an ugly woman for me and asks me to serve her every night. !”
"The villain just took a look at the brothel on the street, and they let that ugly woman squeeze me seven times that night!"
"When I go to a hut on the street, I have to avoid people and not be seen... Then there are people everywhere around me, and the villain can hold it in for a whole day! And..."
"Your Majesty, save me... I don't want to live anymore... I want to go home!" Meng Weimin bit his lower lip after saying this, looking extremely aggrieved.
It made everyone burst into tears. It was really sad for those who heard it and shed tears for those who saw it.
It's great to be admired by others, but this painful, continuous and long-term "struggle" process is just for the moment of pleasure, so it's not worth it!
Meng Weimin perfectly explained what it means to be dignified in front of others but suffer behind others.
Even Emperor Jing couldn't bear to be harshly criticized and asked Fang Zhengyi, "Where are his relatives now?"
Fang Zheng said, "I have already sent someone to make arrangements for him. His mother has remarried, and his wife is working in the cafeteria of the newspaper office. Not to mention how wonderful his life is."
"In the early years, this kid was out eating, drinking, whoring and gambling, and was away from home every day. Now his mother wants to kneel down and thank me."
"Actually, I made this move because I was afraid that Meng Weimin might lose control one day. The people trust him and love him. If he doesn't act upright, it may lead to big mistakes."
"One day, with his family and the deed as proof, I am sure that he will be put on the streets as soon as possible!"
"There are still some proofs for this deed. I am preparing to send it to His Majesty after the drill... I didn't expect that Your Majesty would come today. What a coincidence." Seeing Emperor Jing's unkind expression, Fang Zheng laughed out loud.
"Can't you find a better candidate? There are so many people in the capital who are not more suitable than him?"
"It's not impossible, but I don't have the guts to harm a good person. Besides, look at his innocent eyes and charming facial features. It's not easy to find such a person." Fang Zheng Yitian said shamelessly, "Actually, it's not impossible for me to go to him myself. But I am afraid that I will do something wrong and lose face to His Majesty."
Emperor Jing waved his hand feebly: "Stop talking, it sounds disgusting to me. Guo Banban, take Meng Weimin down, I don't want to see him."
Meng Weimin, who had runny nose and burst into tears, was taken away.
Only Jingdi, Li Yuanzhao, and Fang Zheng were left in the room.
Emperor Jing was silent for a long time before saying, "Fang Qing, you really don't stop doing anything."
"There is a lot of trouble and chaos everywhere. One Meng Weimin is not enough, there are one hundred and seven others. With their ability to incite the people, what will the courtiers think?"
Fang Zheng kept speaking bluntly: "Your Majesty, are you worried about your ministers?"
Emperor Jing shook his head: "Of course I believe you, but what you did today is probably beyond everyone's imagination. To be more serious, it is playing with people's hearts. The court is not my one-word hall, and the East Factory has not been like this since its establishment. If you make such a fuss, do you know how much trouble there will be later?"
Fang Zhengyi smiled slightly: "As long as His Majesty trusts his ministers, there will be no problem. New things are certainly scary, but the benefits are obvious. These people can lead education and help the weak and the poor. This is the power of role models."
"Your Majesty's concern is extremely reasonable, but it is also very simple to solve this problem. These one hundred and eight people are not permanent, and there will always be new idols. As long as the people adapt, the subsequent emotions will not change. It would be so fanatical. What’s more, it’s very easy to destroy someone.”
"They all appear to be perfect gentlemen on the outside. As long as there is one stain, the illusion will be shattered and no one will follow them."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that the files, whereabouts and activity arrangements of these one hundred and eight people have been recorded. As long as your Majesty gives an order and cooperates with six newspapers, it will be easy to destroy their influence."
Emperor Jing thought for a moment and sighed: "I am old, and you really can't understand the things you young people are playing with. But just be fully prepared and draw up a regulation. You must strictly control the follow-up so as not to disturb the people. .”
"I obey the decree! Jinyiwei must regard letting the people live a good life as the starting point and end point of all work, focus on practical matters based on its own work, seek practical results, and create the best living environment for the people!"
Emperor Jing: "..."
Seeing that Emperor Jing had no objections, Fang Zheng said happily: "Your Majesty, today's drill in Dongchang..."
"You win. Okay, I've been scared all night, so you can be fine." Emperor Jing pointed to the corner and said angrily: "You evil beast! Why are you hiding from me and the two of you who come back to the palace with me, and that guy named Lian Yong? Can't even run away."
Li Yuanzhao looked urgently at Fang Zhengyi for help.
Fang Zheng hurriedly came out to rescue him and said, "Has your majesty eaten?"
"I'm really hungry when you say that. Let's talk about it after we get back to the palace." Emperor Jing raised his legs to leave.
Fang Zhengyi said again, "Your Majesty is here. I have made barbecue. Would you like some?"
"Yes, Father, I'm hungry too, let's eat something!" Li Yuanzhao quickly added.
Eat a meal and wait until his anger subsides to go back and the beating will be much lighter.
Emperor Jing glared at Li Yuanzhao, looked at Fang Zheng's "expected" eyes, and couldn't help but said: "Well, since we are all here, then you can come with me."
"Okay, Your Majesty, please come to the courtyard."
...
The charcoal fire in the courtyard has not stopped yet.
Adding some more charcoal, Fang Zhengyi grilled the skewers himself.
The mutton you buy is high-quality mutton, and it doesn’t require too many seasonings, just a handful of fine salt.
Roast until it becomes sizzling and oily, and it will be very fragrant in your mouth.
The three of them sat around the fireside, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
Li Yuanzhao just pursed his lips and stared at the skewers.
Emperor Jing smelled the smell of meat and said as if reminiscing: "I rarely eat this barbecue in recent years, but I ate it a lot on the battlefield back then. Today is a time to remember the bitterness and remember the sweetness."
Fang Zheng asked while roasting: "Your Majesty misses that time very much."
Emperor Jing raised his head and sighed: "I only miss the time when I was young. There is nothing to miss on the battlefield. How can mountains of corpses and seas of blood be as good as today?"
"Your Majesty is kind-hearted and doesn't want to see the people suffer. He is truly a benevolent monarch who is rare in the world!"
Emperor Jing shook his head and said with a smile: "Okay, stop flattering me and relax in private."
Fang Zheng responded with a mouthful, and one person handed over a handful of mutton skewers, and Li Yuanzhao ate it without hesitation.
Fang Zheng seemed to suddenly remember something, turned around and walked to a wooden box wrapped in a quilt not far away, carrying a small bucket and two bowls over.
Pour a bowl for Emperor Jing and Li Yuanzhao each.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, this is a good thing I brought from home. It's called iced black tea! It's made with black tea, honey juice, and it's very relieving! It's also iced."
Li Yuanzhao picked up the bowl, swallowed the cow and drank it, praising repeatedly: "It tastes good! It tastes good!"
Emperor Jing took a sip, nodded and praised: "Well, not bad, Bing Bing Liang Liang is really good at relieving tiredness."
Fang Zheng said: "If His Majesty likes it, I will send some to the palace tomorrow."
Seeing that Emperor Jing was in high spirits, Fang Zheng came close to him and whispered: "Your Majesty, are you satisfied with my performance today? That... princess..."
Emperor Jing turned his head and looked at Fang Zhengyi with a half-smile.
"What? You get a bucket of iced black tea and you want to propose marriage to me?"
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