"My son, please see your father!"
"Flat body!"
King Qi Lin stood up, glanced at Emperor Yu secretly, and breathed a sigh of relief when he found that his face was calm, and gave Wei Zheng a fierce look next to him.
This old man was absolutely disgusting. In just half a month, he repeatedly contradicted himself and meddleed in his own business.
But he was granted the title by his father, and there was nothing he could do about him.
"Father, I don't know why I summoned you here."
"Um!"
Emperor Yu hummed softly and said calmly: "Wei Aiqing impeached you, eliminated dissidents, deceived superiors and concealed inferiors, what do you have to say?"
"Father, you are wronged!"
Ning An suddenly knelt on the ground and said in a somewhat aggrieved tone: "Since Mr. Wei was granted the title by you, I have been strict with myself and set an example, and I dare not slack off at all."
"As for excluding dissidents and favoring nepotism, it is even more nonsense!"
"If my father doesn't believe it, please investigate it carefully."
Seeing Ning An's aggrieved expression, Emperor Yu's expression gradually became colder, and he said in a deep voice: "Wei Zheng, King Qi Lin said that he was unjustly accused."
"Your Majesty, I have evidence. In the capital area, a total of more than 12,300 acres of potatoes have been cultivated since a few days ago. There are many people who lied and falsely reported. There are even some landlords and gentry, in order to enjoy the tax reduction policy of the imperial court. , let the common people take their place!"
"A total of more than 7,400 acres of sweet potatoes are cultivated, but King Qi Lin reported that it was more than 9,700 acres!"
"Besides, His Highness has never been to the farmland since he started plowing in the spring. He has never seen the people, but he has accepted bribes and gifts and met with officials at all levels."
"Your Majesty, please take a closer look."
Wei Zheng also bowed his hands, but King Qi Lin on the side was dripping with cold sweat. How could this old man know these things so well?
Knowing that Wei Zheng was from King Yong, he had been wary of him for a long time, but he didn't expect...
"Father... lied about the cultivated area. I really don't know anything about it, and Mr. Wei never mentioned it to me."
"This matter was passed through the subordinate officials and the Ministry of Household Affairs. I will definitely investigate the matter thoroughly and give an explanation to my father."
"As for accepting bribes, dealing with favors, and doing spring plowing, it is inevitable to cooperate with the local government. If the courtiers below do not accept the courtesy, it will inevitably make them panic. Even the courtiers cannot stay away from these worldly affairs."
"But no matter what, my son knows the law and breaks the law. Please let me die!"
In a few words, Ning'an removed the responsibility for deception and false reporting, but he took the initiative to seek punishment for accepting bribes after some sophistry.
"hehe!"
Emperor Yu actually smiled slightly as he listened to the sophistry of his third son, who was well-known among the people.
"So, you don't admit to lying about the data, but you do admit to accepting bribes?"
"Admit it!" Ning An's face was somewhat honest: "My son does accept some gifts from officials, but he always maintains a bottom line!"
"Hahaha, what a bottom line!"
Emperor Yu had a bit of sarcasm on his face and said coldly: "The worldly wisdom of human beings really opened my eyes."
"It's ridiculous!"
Ning'an knelt on the ground, silent, and stopped arguing. Emperor Yu looked at Wei Zheng aside and said softly: "Xuancheng, from now on, you will be in charge of all spring plowing matters."
"You will patrol the north of the Yangtze River on my behalf. In all counties and counties, all fields that can be cultivated will be sweet potatoes."
"According to the order!"
"Okay, please step back first!"
"Wei Chen, resign!"
After Wei Zheng left, Emperor Yu slowly stood up, walked to Ning An, and said calmly: "Raise your head and look at me."
"Father... I dare not..."
"snort!"
Hearing Emperor Yu's cold snort, Ning An raised his head slightly, but still did not dare to look directly.
Emperor Yu pulled his clothes, slowly squatted down, looked straight at Ning An, and said calmly: "I ask you, do you want to be the emperor?"
"Father!"
Ning'an's expression changed drastically. Even though he had an extraordinary mind and a lot of wisdom, he felt a chill in his heart when Emperor Yu asked him such a blunt question.
"Father, my sons and ministers don't dare!"
"Father, the power of Heaven is supreme, and my sons and ministers should assist my father with all their strength to protect the country and the people."
"hehe!"
Emperor Yu couldn't hide his disappointment, and sighed softly: "In your opinion, how is your talent compared to King Sheng and King Yong?"
"My son has little talent and little knowledge. His talents and virtues are not as good as those of Brother Sheng Wang, and his abilities are far from comparable to His Highness King Yong."
"madness!"
"In my opinion, you are a complete idiot!"
"Short-sighted, narrow-minded, and without any foresight!"
Emperor Yu suddenly pointed at Ning An's nose and cursed: "In your eyes, there are only petty gains and losses, gained and lost overnight."
"I let you participate in politics, and I even left the important matter of spring plowing in your hands, but what about you?"
"Taking advantage of the situation, you wantonly eliminate dissidents and cultivate cronies. Do you think I'm gone?"
"You are the current prince, and I have high hopes for you, but for a mere yellow and white thing, you are not willing to leave a stain on yourself."
"How stupid!"
Hearing Emperor Yu's reprimand, Ning An was a little flustered, but it was as if he had been struck by lightning, with a look of annoyance on his face.
"Do you have any complaints about me allowing Zhuge Liang to take charge of Qilin?"
"I don't dare!"
"Don't dare!" Emperor Yu kicked Ning An to the ground: "Does that mean you have it?"
"Father!"
"That's all...go down and reflect on it!"
"I will give you one more chance to handle the spring plowing work well and safely."
"Get out of here!"
"Thank you very much, Father... I will take my leave!"
After Ning An left, the anger on Emperor Yu's face disappeared instantly, and he said calmly: "From now on, King Qi Lin's every move will be reported every day!"
"promise!"
…
Donghuai.
Imperial capital.
East Palace.
The skinny old emperor sat on the dragon chair, half leaning on the armrest, looking at the ministers below with a gloomy expression.
"Your Majesty, Dayu's troops and horses are less than thirty miles away from our imperial city."
"I ask your Majesty to move the capital."
An old minister at the bottom knelt down to remonstrate, and all the courtiers knelt on the ground in a murmur.
"Report, your Majesty, the third princess wants to see you."
"Xuan!"
I saw a graceful figure walking in, and all the officials buried their heads deeply.
In just half a year, this frail and unpopular third princess relied on her own skills to step into the core of power in Donghuai.
Even the Eastern Emperor had to abolish the legacy of his ancestors that "the harem must not interfere with politics".
It’s not that Donghuang is stupid, there is really no other way!
"My son, please see your father!"
"Flat body!"
"Thank you, Father!"
The old emperor's eyes fell on Qu Hongxiu and whispered: "Is there any news about Dayu?"
"Our envoys are about to enter the capital, and the court of Dayu is still wavering."
"My son, I sincerely request my father to grant my son the right to supervise the country."
As soon as Qu Hongxiu finished speaking, all the courtiers in Donghuai changed their expressions and hurriedly raised their hands and said, "Your Majesty, no!"
"Since the founding of our country in Donghuai, there has never been a precedent for a woman to supervise the country!"
"Absolutely not."
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