The summer days in Qiongzhou are long and the nights are short. It is not until seven o'clock on the pocket watch that the night begins to slowly fall.
Unlike the capital, there is no curfew here. Therefore, night is the prime time for eating, drinking and having fun.
Regarding this, Wu Wanrong, who has already "understood" twice, has a deep understanding of this. He used his own personal experience to tell the Holy Emperor that the fun time here is at night.
Emperor: Huh? Do you still have the nerve to share your so-called experience?
Wu Wanrong:......
The two of them were relatively relaxed and spoke freely. However, Qi Yu was not so indifferent.
His nerves were very tense.
The primary issue before us is the emperor's safety.
This point must be ensured to be foolproof. If something unexpected happens, he will definitely not be able to eat and carry around.
In this section, the escort left by Xiaotong, the former Boy Scouts, came in handy. They were fully armed and ready, and did not dare to relax at all.
In addition, the elites of the government army also surrounded the newly built 'Moral Hotel' where Sheng Tianzi was stationed, with three floors inside and three floors outside. Not even a female fly in heat can fly in.
After doing this, Qi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
Next, there is the feast to welcome the wind and wash away the dust.
When the emperor came to Qiongzhou, it was naturally impossible to receive him with the old-fashioned set meal of four side dishes and a pot of wine. No matter what, it’s going to be a big show!
The highest-end restaurant in Qiongzhou New Town seems to be Shi Brothers' "Really Delicious" restaurant.
Only there can it truly be put on the table.
Well, it’s settled there!
In addition to the above, the emperor's travel is also an issue worth considering.
This link mainly contains two aspects.
The first is the outing scene.
Although the emperor's behavior was a private visit incognito, it should not be too harsh, and the due respect should not be missing. It’s not like we should let him imitate me and ride a green bull to wander around the city, right?
The second is about safety issues.
Again, no matter what, no unexpected situations can occur. As for the available means, they must be used at this time. He even went so far as to clear out the crowd for this purpose.
Of course, unless forced
As a last resort, you must not do this. Otherwise, it would not be possible to show that His Majesty is paying a private visit incognito.
After making the above arrangements, Qi Yu hurriedly ordered the newly built VIP ceremonial car to be hauled out to pick up the emperor's departure and return.
This car is a six-wheel drive car that can be used by eight people. It is very grand. From a structural point of view, it is a bit like a super enlarged version of a bicycle.
What is different from conventional bicycles is that this bicycle is made of silver and copper composite, showing its elegant style inside and out.
Originally, this classic car was prepared to receive distinguished foreign guests, but I never thought that the emperor of the dynasty would actually occupy the first class for trial use.
The sky had just turned dark, and the motorcade to pick up the driver was waiting outside the apartment.
The emperor wanted to go out for a look in a hurry, but when he learned that the hotel he was staying in was a commercial apartment open to the public, he couldn't help but feel a little cold and displeased.
You say, how can I live in such a popular place?
Being so aggrieved, doesn’t it mean that you have lowered your worth?
However, judging from the current situation, this place has a magnificent structure and grand decoration, which does not mean that it has lost its dignity.
Alas, forget it, I won’t care about it so much.
Wu Wanrong, who was watching from the side, was filled with disapproval and thought to himself: Your Majesty, just be satisfied! When Zai Chen first came here, he was almost eaten by that big worm...
After commenting for a long time, the monarch and his ministers walked out of the Moral Hotel still unsatisfied.
After going out, they saw that Qi Yu and his party had been waiting there for a long time.
Then...let's go!
As soon as he got in the car, the emperor suddenly realized something was wrong.
In terms of etiquette, he always travels in a dragon chariot, while his ministers accompany him on both sides. Have you ever seen a monarch and his ministers riding in the same chariot?
It's so unbecoming!
Qi Yu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Qiongzhou is a foreign land, and the rules are not as strict as those in the Central Plains. You should be more tolerant!"
The emperor heard this and said curiously: "As the saying goes, nothing can be achieved without rules. If you don't govern by rules, how can you govern?"
Qi Yu hurriedly said: "It does not mean that there are no traditional rules at all, but they are limited to the legal level. Anything other than this can slowly withdraw from the stage of history with the trend of the times."
"At present, Qiongzhou only pays attention to hard work and resolutely does not advocate the useless trend of exaggeration. Any measures that are beneficial to the people are the best rules and regulations. If they only seek to increase face, what use will the humble ministers have? ?”
These words...
It sounds reasonable, but if you think about it carefully, it feels a bit awkward.
If everyone in the world is like this, where is the majesty of the royal family?
The emperor shook his head unhappily and said without questioning: "Ai Qing speaks to the people when he speaks, but when he keeps silent, does it mean that you haven't considered the feelings of the king of the court?"
Qi Yu heard the words and replied seriously: "The king is the boat; the people are the water; the water can carry the boat and also capsize it. It can be seen that the people are the bits and pieces that make up this river, and the people are the foundation of this country. The cornerstone. The people are more important than heaven. Even those who are respected as kings must take a back seat."
If these words were said in the past, Qi Dalang would definitely not say them openly. However, since the emperor gave him little shoes to wear, his mentality has been different.
Qi Yu now can be said to have no desires or desires.
If I really want anything, I just want to do some practical things for the people and use this to promote the progress of the entire society. For this reason, even a small brick is willing to be used to lay the foundation.
In short, if you have no desires, you will be strong.
Although the emperor felt unhappy, he could not say anything to refute.
Because, Qi Yu's great truth made him feel invulnerable. He dared to scold officials and ministers, but he did not dare to blatantly scold the people.
The people are the only important factor that can make the ruling ruler fearful, besides the way of heaven.
In addition, he also clearly felt that the former Qi Aiqing had changed.
As for what has changed?
It’s still a bit hard to tell.
However, from a sensory point of view, it seems to have become free and easy and natural, and it has become more profound, which is very different from the previous impression of a literati.
However!
This change makes you unhappy.
While they were silent, they suddenly heard a "bang" sound, as if something heavy suddenly hit the VIP car they were riding in.
What's going on?
Could it be that someone is planning to assassinate him?
Thinking of this, Qi Yu jumped out of the carriage with a bang. At the same time, he decisively pulled out the musket from his waist.
