This emperor is too strong!

Chapter 193 One Will, Thousands of Waves
After putting away the half-person-high glazed horse, Meng Zhixuan cleared his throat and gave instructions to the outside.

"Invite him to the living room and prepare good tea for him."

"Yes."

Just when Meng Zhixuan put on his smock and was about to meet Xiao Chengye, there was a sudden knock on the door, and the rhythm was very fast.

Meng Zhixuan frowned slightly, and opened the door unhappily.

"What's the rush?"

"My lord, Lord Zhou Mu sent someone to send a message to tell you to go to the government office as quickly as possible. It seems that something serious happened!"

The manager who came to report the letter spoke quickly, looking a little uneasy.

Meng Zhixuan couldn't help being taken aback, looking confused.

"It's late at night, what's the rush?"

"Okay, go and talk to Xiao Chengye for me, and tell me that Chang Shi has urgent business to deal with at the moment, please go back first. If you have something to do, come back tomorrow."

"Yes!"

The manager nodded in response, but he didn't leave immediately, hesitant to speak.

Meng Zhixuan frowned, and said displeasedly: "Why are you hesitating, what else is there?"

"My lord, it's not the official of the government office that sent the letter just now, but a captain of the state shepherd's personal guard. I find it a bit strange."

"Besides, the captain of the personal guard stared at Xiao Chengye's car several times, his eyes seemed to be a little strange, and he didn't know what it meant."

"Master, tell me, Mr. Zhou Mu is so anxious to find you, doesn't he have anything to do with Xiao Chengye?"

Hearing this, Meng Zhixuan's heart skipped a beat, and instinctively his heart beat faster.

But soon, Meng Zhixuan calmed down again.

"Xiao Chengye has been very honest recently, and I haven't heard of any troubles in the Xiao family. It shouldn't be."

"Okay, stop guessing, go."

"Yes!"

……

State Yamen.

When Meng Zhixuan walked into the hall, he found that besides Lu Ming, the state shepherd, there were five other people in the hall: Bie Jia, Gong Cao Zheng, Bing Cao Zheng, Book Cao Zheng, and Yi Cao Zeng. More than half of the top executives gathered!

Moreover, the way these people looked at themselves seemed a little strange.

Meng Zhixuan didn't have time to think about it, he just thought that he was a little late, so he hurriedly apologized to Zhou Mu Luming.

"Lord State Shepherd, I hope you will forgive me for coming down late."

"sit down."

Lu Ming nodded expressionlessly, without saying anything.

"Xiezhou Mu!"

Meng Zhixuan breathed a sigh of relief, and sat down on the first seat on the right.

However, after he sat down, Lu Ming did not speak for a long time, and the others just sat silently, without saying a word.

Meng Zhixuan was puzzled, and after waiting for a while, he finally couldn't hold back, and turned sideways towards Lu Ming and cupped his fists.

"Lord Zhou Mu, what happened?"

"event."

Lu Ming glanced at Meng Zhixuan and spoke concisely.

"As for the specifics, it won't be too late to talk about it when everyone arrives."

Hearing the word "big event", Meng Zhixuan felt flustered for some reason. The feeling was so inexplicable that he couldn't even explain it himself.

At the same time, he was even more confused.

Anyone else coming?
Is it the classics, or is it the wine offering?

However, there is still a vacancy in the state government of Weizhou for sacrificial wine, and David's senior officials have been staring at this fat vacancy, including Xiao Chengye.

And the day before yesterday, I heard from Xiao Chengye that his activities in the imperial capital had begun to bear fruit, and that big backer was handling the matter for him, so it should be sure.

Could it be that this matter has already been completed, and the state pastor summoned all the senior officials of the state government tonight just to meet with the new one who is engaged in sacrificial wine?
But Meng Zhixuan was wrong when he thought about it again, because Xiao Chengye had just gone to his house before.

Could it be that this fat vacancy has been cut in half?

Meng Zhixuan couldn't figure it out for a while, so he could only put it aside temporarily and wait quietly with the others.

After about half a stick of incense, two figures came hand in hand.

As the two people appeared, except for Lu Ming, the rest hurriedly got up to greet them.

Although Meng Zhixuan was also on the list, his expression was somewhat unnatural, and it was even more difficult to calm down in his heart.

Because the person who came is the bad guy and the captain of the net!

Even an official can understand what bad people and snares mean.

"It seems that the two of us are late, don't blame Luzhou Mu."

"It's okay, Colonel Shan and Captain Hong, please take your seat."

Lu Ming raised his hand in greeting, with a rare smile on his face.

Although his status was higher than that of Shan Cheng and Hong Ze, he didn't dare to push him too hard, because the other party's authority could control him!

After the villain Xiaowei Shan Cheng and Luowang Xiaowei Hong Ze took their seats, Lu Ming's expression became serious, and he finally got to the point.

"Everyone, David's noble concubine Xiao Shulan intends to assassinate His Majesty, and her relatives, the Xiao family, are also disobedient! Your Majesty was furious, and executed the assassin Xiao Shulan on the spot, and ordered to kill the entire Xiao family!"

As soon as these words came out, Meng Zhixuan's body trembled suddenly, his face turned pale, and there seemed to be a thunderbolt exploding in his mind, which made him dizzy!
He finally understood, understood why the people who were present when he came in just now had strange eyes.

It's just that he still can't confirm whether this strangeness is only because they knew about Xiao Chengye's visit to him just now, or whether they already knew about Xiao Chengye's gift to him.

However, this point seems to be of little importance, because since His Majesty has decreed to punish the entire Xiao family, everything related to the Xiao family will definitely be uncovered!

At that time, how can he hide that matter from him?

At this moment, Meng Zhixuan felt both despair and remorse.

He was extremely cautious, but he didn't expect to stumble in the end!
I thought that Xiao Chengye's side would never have any major incidents, and he was the most stable side.

But who would have thought that such a big event would happen!

"Meng Changshi, your complexion is not very good, but what happened?"

Lu Ming turned his head and looked, although he spoke in a calm tone, but his eyes were a little inexplicable.

Meng Zhixuan glanced at Shan Cheng and Hong Ze who were staring at him calmly, and then looked at Lu Ming at the same time, his heart was in turmoil.

From the faces of the two captains, he couldn't see anything, so he couldn't tell whether the two already knew about him.

But he could understand Lu Ming's eyes, which were reminding him and advising him.

"Master State Shepherd, subordinate...subordinate..."

Meng Zhixuan held his fists and hesitated, struggling in his heart.

After seven or eight breaths, Meng Zhixuan stood up abruptly, then knelt down towards Lu Ming.

"Lord State Shepherd, the lower official is guilty! The lower official is guilty!"

Seeing Meng Zhixuan suddenly knelt down to plead guilty and wept bitterly, several senior officials of the state government couldn't help being stunned, but Lu Ming secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that Meng Zhixuan would go all the way to the dark. If that was the case, it would become a capital crime if it wasn't a capital crime.

But fortunately, fortunately, this kid made a wise choice, so no matter how serious the punishment is, at least he can save his life, and his painstaking efforts are not in vain.

"Huh? Meng Changshi! What have you done? Hurry up and tell the truth!"

While feeling emotional, Lu Ming's face darkened, and he shouted angrily.

"Yes Yes!"

Meng Zhixuan nodded hastily, taking advantage of the time to wipe away his tears, he sneaked a glance at Shan Cheng and Hong Ze.

That Shan Cheng remained expressionless, but Hong Ze faintly showed disappointment and pity.

Seeing this, Meng Zhixuan was immediately excited, feeling extremely grateful.

Because judging from Hong Ze's expression, the other party probably already knew about his affairs. If he didn't take the initiative to confess, then the other party would be able to make a contribution.

Therefore, it would be a pity for Hong Ze to see himself willing to confess on his own initiative.

Fortunately, Meng Zhixuan didn't dare to delay any longer, and hurriedly explained all the interests and contacts between himself and Xiao Chengye, including how many bribes he had received, the value, the content of the transaction, and several personnel arrangements he had already arranged, etc. wait.

"Meng Changshi, you have disappointed Mu Benzhou so much!"

After hearing this, Lu Ming's expression changed suddenly, and he cursed angrily.

The rest of the senior officials of the state government were secretly shocked, because the gift that Xiao Chengye gave to Meng Zhixuan was so generous!

Of course, no one is envious at this time, on the contrary, they are a little lucky.

Although wealth is good, you have to have the opportunity to enjoy it...

Lu Ming yelled at Meng Zhixuan for a long time, then let out a long sigh of resentment, and bowed his hands towards Shan Cheng and Hong Ze in shame.

"Both of you, the state's shepherds are not strictly controlled, and you are laughing at me."

"However, please rest assured, Benzhou Mu will definitely report to the Ministry of Punishment and punish him severely according to the laws of my Great Xia! He will never show any favor!"

"It's no wonder Luzhou Mu, after all, his head grows on his head, and other people can't control it."

Shan Cheng shook his head, expressing his understanding.

Hong Ze squinted his eyes and said with a chuckle: "What Shan Xiaowei said is that this matter really has nothing to do with Luzhou Mu."

"However, this Meng Zhixuan is Luzhou Mu's subordinate official after all, and he is also one of the most important assistant officials. If something happens to him, Lu Zhoumu still has the suspicion of being negligent."

"So, let this person be dealt with by me. At this time, Luzhou Mu, it is best to avoid suspicion."

Hearing this, Meng Zhixuan trembled in fright, and quickly raised his head to look at Lu Ming, his eyes full of pleading.

What kind of place is that trap? If he is brought in, how can he come out completely?
Lu Ming frowned, and after thinking for a while, he said slowly, "Lieutenant Hong, you misunderstood. Benzhou Mu meant that he should be taken to the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Punishment would directly deal with him severely, instead of being punished by our state government. "

"So, please rest assured Captain Hong, Benzhou Mu has absolutely no intention of protecting him, and it is impossible and powerless to protect him."

Hong Ze squinted his eyes, shook his head and said, "Luzhou Mu, there are quite a few people involved behind the Xiao family, including even important officials in the court."

"This Meng Zhixuan is not a small character, we need to use him to obtain more information. So, sorry, man, I want to take it away!"

Lu Ming frowned, and said in displeasure, "Lieutenant Hong, you have to be clear that Meng Zhixuan confessed his crimes on his own initiative! According to the rules, as long as he does not involve serious crimes such as treason, anyone who voluntarily confesses must be dealt with by the Ministry of Punishment."

"So, man, you can't take that away."

"Of course, if you need any information, you can also interrogate it with the government officials in the prison of the state government. There is absolutely no problem with this!"

Hong Ze's face darkened, his eyes became dangerous.

"Luzhou Mu, this matter has nothing to do with you, but if you..."

"Okay, two!"

At this time, Shan Cheng suddenly spoke loudly, interrupting Hong Ze's words.

"Don't go off topic, Xiao Chengye and other talents are the key! His Majesty is personally involved in this matter. Do you want bad rumors to spread to His Majesty's ears?"

"Meng Zhixuan, temporarily hand him over to me for interrogation. When the matter is over, hand him over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice for punishment!"

Hearing Shan Cheng's words, Lu Ming and Hong Ze fell silent.

After a while, the two nodded one after another. In the stalemate, they could only agree to Shan Cheng's plan.

"Okay, let's arrange for the encirclement and suppression of the Xiao family. There are more than 1000 or [-] people in their family, and they must be carefully arranged to ensure that no one is missed!"

"In addition, try to capture the core members alive. You must dig out all those who are closely related to them or have interests in dealing with them!"

"As for the imperial capital, other people will solve it, so we don't need to bother."

……

late at night.

Xiao House.

In the spacious hall, more than thirty people are having a lively meal.

These people include ladies with exquisite makeup, young and beautiful girls, and seven or eight children, all wearing expensive clothes.

Among them, sitting in the main seat on the inner side is a noble middle-aged man with a mustache and a slightly fat face.

This person is Xiao Chengye. Although he is more than 100 years old, he has been well maintained and his spiritual body has been cultivated, so he looks like he is in his prime.

Today, more than half of his big family gathered together to celebrate in advance, to celebrate that he will soon become a priest in Weizhou.

Although this status is far inferior to his previous Shaofu Order, the world has changed drastically. For the former ministers of various countries, this is already an important position that many people may not be able to get even if they lose their wealth.

"Father, I heard that Daxia's wine offering is the highest in the profession, only under Biejia and Changshi."

"If you talk about real power, you don't need your previous emissary. After all, this Weizhou was the entire David Dynasty! Congratulations!"

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy picked up his wine glass, got up and said excitedly to Xiao Chengye.

"You know a lot."

Xiao Chengye laughed, raised his glass and touched it in the air, and then drank it down.

"Master, it seems that you really found the right person. In the future, there will be someone who will help you in the Great Xia Dynasty Hall, and your official career will be smooth~"

A young concubine spoke delicately, with a happy expression on her face.

"I hope, as long as he doesn't have an accident, we can be safe and sound."

Xiao Chengye smiled and nodded.

"Everything will definitely go well, and it will get better and better!"

"That so-called legendary tumbler, how many people in Daxia want to pull him into the water, but what happened? He has been doing well, and the more he lives, the more nourished he is! I heard that the gifts given to him by the dignitaries of various countries, even the huge granary No more!"

"What's more, we still have Sister Shulan~ She should have become Emperor Xia's imperial concubine now, with her taking care of her in the future, my Xiao family will definitely prosper, and even become the top wealthy family in Daxia!"

A girl giggled and said, her eyes full of longing.

Everyone smiled and nodded. The previous panic had completely gone, leaving only the desire for a better life.

However, at this moment, screams suddenly sounded from outside, causing chaos.

Everyone turned pale with fright. Some of the servants wanted to run out to have a look, but they were pushed back with great force by a few crossbows as soon as they went out. The blood splashed half of the table, and the women in the hall screamed loudly. Call……

(End of this chapter)