Teacher is too tough

The old emperor's bottom line was very low, but there was a bottom line after all. What he was most afraid of was the rebellion of his children and grandchildren.

Those two traitors actually raised a rebel army and conquered three states. What did they want to do?Will we one day attack Shengren City and Zhengyang Palace?

This has touched his nerves. In his rage, he no longer cares about whether the situation in the court will be unbalanced. He has only one thought in his mind. This kind of behavior must not be tolerated!
The old eunuch who was waiting in the imperial study knelt down to collect the broken tea cups, and said after a moment of hesitation: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This matter came from the mouth of the emperor... the traitor. I think it needs to be verified, so I shouldn't believe it easily."

After observing the old emperor's expression, he added: "We all know that Prince Yi and Prince Chun are His Majesty's two most capable princes. I think this is probably a way for the traitor to frame and sow discord."

Of course the old emperor could think of this, but in his heart, he would rather believe this kind of thing than believe it. Anyway, he has many sons, but these two are just suppressed and the other two take the lead.

The old eunuch's admonishment, which seemed to have ulterior motives, reminded him that even if he had the absolute power of the Daren Dynasty, he should not speak so harshly if some things could be handled calmly. Even if he was really angry, a person An emperor should not let others see through his true emotions.

In fact, he has been pursuing this realm.

He had already sentenced Prince Yi and Prince Chun to death in his heart, and he had to deal with them together with the old eunuch in front of him, even though this old eunuch had grown up with him, and at this moment he was not sure whether he had really defected to those two useless people. His son, but it doesn't matter. If he is wronged, he will be wronged. He is just a slave.

The old eunuch looked up at the old emperor's expression again and said, "I think there is someone who I have to ask carefully."

The old emperor knew it well, but asked calmly: "Who?"

The old eunuch said: "Liu Bai, Director of the Suppression Department, Director Liu once said that the traitor had taken the secret medicine of the Suppression Department. No one can undo this medicine, so he will definitely die. However, the traitor is still alive and well, and even ran to Qiongzhou went to rebel, how did he survive? Who gave him the antidote? Does Your Majesty think this should be asked?"

There was a crisp sound, and another delicate tea cup was smashed to pieces. The broken porcelain fragments splashed towards the face of the old eunuch squatting on the ground, but suddenly lost strength before touching his skin and fell.

The old emperor glanced at him vaguely. For a martial arts master like this who was waiting by his side, if he could not ensure absolute loyalty, it would be a sharp blade hanging above his head.

The old emperor was seven points true and three points false and said angrily: "Asshole! Go! Go and find Liu Bai for me!"

The [-]% truth is that he is really angry at Liu Bai, the director of the Zhenwu Department, and he suspects that he is indeed deceiving him. The [-]% truth is that he can control his emotions, but deliberately shows his anger.

Just as the old eunuch was about to withdraw and deliver the order, the old emperor suddenly said: "Call Li Hong here too."

This time Li Qingshi exposed the evil deeds of the royal family without hiding his name, but specifically in the name of Li Qingshi. This was Mo Rengan's suggestion.

Although the notice that the traitor Li Qingshi had been executed was posted by the Zhenwu Division, the Zhenwu Division was the government's yamen. This behavior was naturally authorized by the imperial court and was the intention of His Majesty the Emperor.

The purpose of using the name of Li Qingshi to expose the crimes of the royal family was to let the world know that the traitor Li Qingshi was still alive. The notice posted by the court naturally became a joke. The further loss of credibility would also make people subconsciously believe in the crimes committed by the royal family. true.

Li Qingshi was a little worried at first. After all, the notice posted by the Zhenwu Division was suspected of covering up him. Although he could not be sure, as long as there was such a possibility, Li Qingshi was not willing to put the Secretary-General in danger.

Later, when he agreed to do this, it was Liu Beidou who made the decision for him. Liu Beidou admired Liu Bai's intelligence very much and was sure that such a small matter would not cause him trouble.

Liu Bai soon arrived outside the Imperial Study Room, with the same paralyzed face that had remained unchanged for thousands of years. He stared straight at the eunuch in front of him with a pair of dead fish eyes. He looked as if he had drunk too much and his eyes were dull.

The old emperor did not summon him immediately. He waited until the prince-in-law Li Hong arrived before letting them in together.

The old emperor glanced at Liu Bai coldly, and his voice was as cold as ice: "Liu Bai, you said that the traitor had taken the secret medicine of the Suppressing Military Division and would definitely die, but now he is still alive and kicking, and even went to Qiongzhou to rebel against me. , how do you explain?”

Liu Bai was not afraid, and he lowered his head and said: "Reporting to your majesty, I can't explain it, and I am also very curious about this matter. Your majesty also knows that the secret medicine of Zhenwu Division was developed by the first generation director, Mr. Liu. No one has been able to solve it for so many years. Is it possible that the traitor's medical skills are so advanced? Or did he meet some strange person who helped him cure this poison?"

The old emperor said: "Are you asking me?"

Liu Bai lowered his head again: "I don't dare."

He suddenly turned his head and glanced at Li Hong, and said, "Consort Li once asked the traitor to come to the house to treat Her Highness the Princess. I want to know a thing or two about the traitor's medical skills." Li Hong was thinking about how to add insult to injury. I didn't expect that this guy would involve me first.

He bowed to the old emperor and said: "Your Majesty, the traitor was seriously injured by Wei Chen last time. It was Director Liu who said that he had great medical skills, so he was able to survive. Wei Chen also heard that When the traitor was on duty at the Zhenwu Division, he was very skilled in treating poisons and was highly sought after by the three departments of the Zhenwu Division. From this, it seems that Director Liu should have an idea of ​​the traitor's medical skills, so why did he still insist on him? He will die from poison and refuse to send people to trace his whereabouts?"

He glanced at Liu Bai and said solemnly: "Now that something like this has happened, the court has been disgraced. I think Director Liu bears an unshirkable responsibility."

The old emperor's face was gloomy, and his cold eyes turned back and forth on Liu Bai. He resented Li Qingshi for exposing his cruel behavior of risking his life. However, Li Qingshi was far away in Qiongzhou, leaving him helpless. This made him even more depressed and urgently needed. Someone to bear his wrath.

Liu Bai said calmly: "It is precisely because I know the medical skills of the traitor that I am sure that he will die from the poison. Why can he not die? There must be something fishy in this. I sincerely ask your majesty to give me some time. I must We can get to the bottom of it.”

The more calm he was, the gentler the old emperor looked at him. Being a loyal lackey for so many years was not in vain. The old emperor's trust in the director of the Suppression Department would not collapse instantly. After all, people can make mistakes. If Liu Bai makes a mistake, even if Liu Bai is familiar with Jianghu affairs, he will not be able to make every move.

The old emperor snorted coldly: "Does this need to be investigated? It must be the work of Zhao Xuanzai on Laojun Mountain!"

Liu Bai was stunned, but no one noticed. His eyes were already straight, and it was hard to tell whether he was stunned or not. He lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

The old emperor looked at Li Hong and said, "How about inciting Jianghu forces to encircle and suppress Laojun Mountain?"

Li Hong said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that everything is under control, and we will find out within half a year."

After speaking, he glanced at Liu Bai from the corner of his eye.

Liu Bai had no reaction.

The old emperor frowned and said, "We still have to wait half a year?"

Li Hong said in fear: "Weichen just said it conservatively. Weichen will definitely do his best to make Laojun Guan disappear from the world as soon as possible."

Liu Bai and Li Hong, one seemed a little neither humble nor overbearing in front of the old emperor, and the other seemed too frightened, but they reached the same goal by different paths. They both gained the old emperor's trust, and they had obviously figured out the old emperor's temperament.

The old emperor hummed and said to Liu Bai: "Since we already know the traces of the traitor, you go and catch him."

After all, the old emperor was suspicious by nature. Although he did not attack Liu Bai, he still sent him such an errand. This was a temptation and test.

Liu Bai bowed and said, "I obey your orders, and I will arrange for people to get started."

After a pause, he said: "I wonder if Your Majesty is going to die or live?"

The old emperor looked at him and said, "I want to hear your advice."

Liu Baidao: "For me, it would be easier to die."

The old emperor sneered and said: "Dead people cannot speak. I want to live because I want to prove my identity myself."

Liu Bai bowed and said, "Yes."

Still calm.

The old emperor turned around and walked towards the back of the imperial court and said, "I hope neither of you will disappoint me." (End of Chapter)