In the early morning, there was a court meeting in the Wenwu Hall of the Capital Palace.
Emperor Zhao Kuangyu sat high on the dragon chair and looked at the ministers below.
"Your Majesty, there is news from Northern Xinjiang that the Xishan and Nanjing armies have met at Yejiao Ridge and are preparing to counterattack the Beimang army." Qu Zhongyihui reported.
"Well, very good." Emperor Zhao Kuangyu nodded with satisfaction: "Then we will wait for the victory news from the army."
"Your Majesty, there are countless people in the disaster areas on both sides of the Yellow River, and a large number of refugees are on their way to the capital. Do you want to open warehouses and release grain to relieve the danger of disaster relief?" Chen Peng stood up and asked for instructions.
Zhao Kuangyu did not answer directly, but looked at Gu Yongnian: "Gu Aiqing, can you find out about this corruption of food relief?"
Gu Yongnian came out of the queue, bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the matter of food relief has been found out. There are a total of thirty-two officials. Yesterday, I sent people to capture them."
"Well, you did a good job." Zhao Kuangyu nodded: "Chen Aiqing, after the case is discovered, you can collect disaster relief money and food from the Ministry of Household Affairs."
"Your Majesty, this matter..."
Before Chen Peng could finish speaking, Zhao Kuangyu waved his hand to stop him: "I have promised you that if you mention this again, I will let you do the boating thing!"
Zhao Kuangyu was really angry. Every time the court met, Chen Peng was always the second one to come out and talk about disaster relief. Didn't he know? And he has already made arrangements. Doesn’t it take a little bit to get things done?
Just when the emperor was sullen, a dove quickly flew into the civil and military hall.
"Who is the meeting of the great dynasty?" Zhao Kuangyu asked looking at the spirit pigeon.
Just as he finished speaking, the dove suddenly hovered over Qu Zhongyi's head. At this moment, all the ministers suppressed laughter.
Zhao Kuangyu glanced at Qu Zhongyi and said nothing, so he could only endure the matter.
Upon seeing this, Qu Zhongyi immediately took the spirit pigeon into his hand, then opened the letter and read it.
When he saw the content of the letter, he was startled at first, and then started to tremble, because he didn't know whether to report this matter or not...
"Prime Minister, what's wrong with you?" Wen Qinghai asked pretending to be concerned.
"fine."
Qu Zhongyi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said nothing. After all, if this report was presented, the emperor would definitely be displeased.
But what Qu Zhongyi didn't expect was that he didn't intend to submit it, but Zhao Kuangyu wanted to know.
"Qu Aiqing, at this great court meeting, the monarch and his ministers are supposed to discuss national affairs. Who sent you this dove?"
"Your Majesty, this dove was sent by Ma Guanxing, the general in charge of Zheyang County." Qu Zhongyi came out and answered with his hands raised.
"Oh, but there is a military emergency in Zheyang County? Or is it that Beimang's army has already conquered Zheyang County?" Zhao Kuangyu asked with a smile on his eyebrows.
For him, the most hopeful thing is the second one. After all, if Zheyang County is gone, the crisis of the Xu family will be resolved, and no one will know his past anymore!
"Your Majesty, it's not..." Qu Zhongyi bowed in embarrassment.
Seeing that Qu Zhongyi was giving a big salute, Zhao Kuangyu noticed something was wrong. However, no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't figure it out. Was Qu Zhongyi trying to avoid something?
"Prime Minister, since it's a matter in Northern Xinjiang, please tell me. We also want to know what's going on in Zheyang County." Shang Lingzhou, the Minister of Punishment, said.
Qu Zhongyi glanced at Shang Lingzhou and wished he could kill this old man. Can he talk about this?
If it were revealed, where would the emperor and his face go?
"Qu Aiqing, if you have something to hide, you can wait until the meeting is over before talking to Gu again." Zhao Kuangyu signaled.
But just as Zhao Kuangyu finished speaking, the dragon seal on his waist vibrated slightly, and then, an urgent report suddenly appeared in the hall.
"Mo Dongsheng, the governor of the three counties of Weichen, kowtowed. Last night, the two armies were intercepted by the Beimang army at the Shunliang crossing. There were countless casualties. General Ma knew that the matter was serious and asked General Xu Maofeng to lead 20,000 Xu family troops to attack Nanfeng. The city was out of danger of being intercepted. Fortunately, the Xu family's army took action and prevented this disaster from happening. After investigation by the official, it was found that if General Xu Maofeng had not rescued the siege, the southern army would have been completely wiped out. After General Xu attacked Nanfeng City, When the Beimang army learned of this, they could only urgently return to Nanfeng City for reinforcements. However, even so, the southern army still lost up to 10,000 soldiers. I hope that your majesty will show mercy to General Xu, and also hope that your majesty will issue a decree to reward the Xu family. The valor of the army.”
The appearance of this urgent report shocked all the officials present. Is this true?
Qu Zhongyi's face was even more ugly, because the letter sent by Ma Guanxing also contained news about yesterday's battle... and the content was extremely exaggerated!
Emperor Zhao Kuangyu clenched his fists. He wanted to kill someone. He wanted to kill this Mo Dongsheng!
We must know that the emperor needs the emperor to activate the dragon seal when a civil official reports to the emperor. There is a key issue here, that is, the emperor has the right not to choose to talk to the person who reports to the emperor, but urgent reports are different. This matter is of great concern. Regarding the rise and fall, even if you, the emperor, don’t want to read it, you have to read it, and the urgent report is the kind that comes directly from the list...
Damn it, Mo Dongsheng, just wait for Gu, Gu will seal your official seal in no time!
What the emperor and Qu Zhongyi didn't know was that there were three other people in the court who were also shocked by the content. They never expected that Xu Maofeng's appearance would actually change the situation of the battle!
Wen Qinghai and Ge Li looked at each other. They first secretly admired Gu Yongnian's foresight, and then they felt that this matter might change and become an outcome that no one could guess...
Gurley took a small step and lightly touched Gu Yongnian, who was still dazed, with his left hand.
When Gu Yongnian came to his senses, he realized that Wen Qinghai was facing him, making a gesture.
Gu Yongnian nodded slightly, indicating that we would discuss the matter after the meeting...
The emperor felt very uncomfortable at the moment. He felt that it was difficult for him to breathe, but he still forced himself to stand up and said: "Dismiss the court!"
Seeing that the emperor's face was not good, all the ministers did not dare to say anything, so they could only bow their heads and send the emperor away respectfully.
When all the officials exited the civil and military hall one by one, two eunuchs trotted up to Qu Zhongyi and Gu Yongnian. These officials could guess exactly what was said without having to listen.
"Master Gu, we are waiting in your house." Wen Qinghai passed by Gu Yongnian and whispered.
Gu Yongnian nodded slightly, and then went to Qinzheng Palace with the eunuch.
At this moment, the Qinzheng Palace is in chaos, and Emperor Zhao Kuangyu is furious...
Qu Zhongyi and Gu Yongnian looked at each other one after another. Qu Zhongyi smiled and said, "Mr. Gu, do you invite me first?"
Gu Yongnian slightly cupped his hands and walked directly into the Qinzheng Hall without saying a word.
Just when he stepped in, an inkstone came quickly. Seeing this, Gu Yongnian stepped forward quickly and received a heavy blow.
There was a crisp snap, the inkstone shattered, and blood flowed from Gu Yongnian's forehead...
"Why don't you hide?" Emperor Zhao Kuangyu looked up at Gu Yongnian.
"Your Majesty feels uncomfortable. It is the fault of the minister that he failed to share his worries. Since Your Majesty wants to vent, the minister should suffer..." Gu Yongnian bowed.
When he had just finished speaking, Qu Zhongyi stepped forward slowly and cautiously.
He also heard the crisp sound just now, but he didn't expect that Gu Yongnian not only did not hide, but was trying to excuse the emperor, which made him slightly stunned...
"Come here, bandage up Gu Aiqing!"
After hearing the emperor's order, the trembling eunuch standing next to him quickly took out his handkerchief and stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I have the courage to speak out, and I hope your Majesty will give you permission!" Gu Yongnian knelt down and kowtowed.
"Say it." Zhao Kuangyu waved his hand.
"Weichen plans to choose a new coach, but I hope..."
Before Gu Yongnian finished speaking, Qu Zhongyi quickly stopped him and said, "Master Gu, are you dissatisfied with His Majesty's choice?"
"I don't dare, but I have questions, and I hope Lord Qu can tell me!"
Qu Zhongyi's heart skipped a beat when he heard that Gu Yongnian didn't call him Prime Minister or Prime Minister.
Qu Zhongyi said nothing, but Zhao Kuangyu said: "If you have anything to say, there are only three of us here, the emperor and his ministers!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Gu Yongnian kowtowed and thanked him: "Qu Zhongyi, you are the head of the officials of Great Yan, and it is your duty to issue laws and regulations. Tell me, what have you done since you took the position of prime minister? What sorrows have you shared with His Majesty?"
