My clone is on the other side of the starry sky

Chapter 320 Prisoner

"I... I paid by mistake after all~" Wu Yuan was not angry, and there was only a touch of sadness on his old face.

"My veteran admires His Majesty's tactics very much." Sima Xian looked at the mountain and river seal in his hand. After hearing this, he looked back at Wu Yuan and said with some emotion: "But His Majesty's skill in using people... It's hard to describe in words."

Wu Yuan raised her head: "Can't emotions be allowed between men and women? Or maybe Aiqing is saying that I don't know how to recognize people!"

"None of them!" Sima Xian put the Shanhe Seal into the box and put it away carefully. Then he looked at Wu Yuan and said, "There are some things that I have wanted to tell your Majesty for a long time. The most important thing about hiring people is that they should Understand, people’s hearts will change.”

"Just like when your majesty first entered the palace, I'm afraid he wasn't rushing to the throne. What he encountered and what he saw were different, and his thoughts were naturally different. The old ministers also like young and beautiful women and will raise them in the palace. There are many favors around me, but I will never be stupid enough to let them do things for me.”

"It's just a man's mentality. He is worried that his woman will be out of control." Wu Yuan frowned.

"Your Majesty is thinking the same thing as when the female officer came to court. This is due to unclear ownership. Your Majesty will understand if I put it another way. I have a concubine who is eighteen years old. I like her very much. She is also smart and smart. She can help the old minister handle many things. The old minister thinks she is good and wants to recommend her to become an official. Does Your Majesty think it is appropriate?" Sima Xian said with a smile.

Wu Yuan fell into silence after hearing this.

Of course not.

"Your Majesty's words are serious. In fact, there are no emotions involved. Your Majesty is not bad at employing people. General Qin Ge and his old ministers have tried to bribe him many times, but to no avail." Sima Xian looked at Qin Ge who was protecting Wu Yuan and sighed: " It’s just that I don’t understand why your majesty, at your age and not an ignorant girl, can’t get over this relationship?”

Wu Yuan shook her head: "I love you so much."

Wu Yuan was speechless.

"Why?" A trace of recollection flashed in Wu Yuan's eyes: "Maybe it's because I have never met true love. I thought that the late emperor was my trust in my life, but I found that he would change his heart. Later, when I took the throne, I thought I could Breaking away from fate, you can enjoy being loved by others, but in the end, you are just being sentimental. After all, men in this world only like those who are young and beautiful."

"To be honest, the veteran's wife is about the same age as your Majesty. My husband and I have respected each other as guests more than 20 years ago. Xue Qing is in his prime and full of vitality. How can your Majesty think that Xue Qing likes you?" Sima Xian sighed: " Your Majesty, you can’t overfeed a dog, let alone if your life is at stake?”

Wu Yuan shook his head again.

"Your Majesty's words are a bit extreme. Your Majesty, look at my old minister, will he like it?" Sima Xian pointed at himself.

Sima Xian was not in a hurry to deal with Wu Yuan, and chatted with Wu Yuan like an old friend reminiscing about old times: "One more thing, Your Majesty doesn't understand why Xue Qing is willing to serve Your Majesty?"

"My dear, I still see things clearly." Wu Yuan laughed at herself: "I thought the agency was all over, but I didn't want to trust someone else."

"If he is just a minister, of course he won't, but His Majesty wants him to be a minister, and also wants him to regard Your Majesty as his true love. This is a bit unreasonable." Sima Xian shook his head: "The food and sex properties are the same for both men and women. Your Majesty likes young and handsome young men, and the old minister also likes young and beautiful girls. This is all right, but you have to understand in your heart that people come here for some purpose, whether they are seeking power or profit, but they will definitely not be related to your Majesty. An old minister like this."

"Both men and women are the same, this is human nature." Sima Xian looked at Qin Ge: "General Qin, now that things have come to this, I ask you again, are you willing to serve me? Now that I have the seal of mountains and rivers, I will ascend the throne and proclaim myself emperor one day. With the talent of a general, it is not delusional to see him for a long time."

"There are many veteran ministers in the court who are knowledgeable and talented. Which one does Your Majesty like?"

"I have watched Xue Qing grow up, he shouldn't have second thoughts." Wu Yuan said in a deep voice.

Qin Ge held a gun in front of Wu Yuan and looked at them coldly: "Old thief, don't say anything more. Since Qin has taken advantage of His Majesty's salary, he should share your worries for you. Today is just a matter of death, so why say anything?"

"Your Majesty is clearly proficient in winning over people's hearts, why did he mistake Xue Qing?" Sima Xian sighed: "Take it!"

"The most taboo thing in the way of imperial service is unclear ownership and no distinction between internal and external affairs. Your Majesty is right to favor Xue Qing. It's okay to have a few more. At most, he will be criticized a few times, but it doesn't matter to the country. But if you let It's different when he becomes an official. This is equivalent to intervening in politics in the harem, and he is not a queen, but a beloved concubine. For Xue Qing, he has two identities, which breaks the rules of officialdom. His Majesty has also overcome all obstacles along the way. After obtaining the throne, this rule was approved by His Majesty, but now he has personally sent people out to break His Majesty's own rules. You should know what the consequences will be if these rules are broken."

"Are the ones His Majesty likes all young and handsome men? Like Xue Qing?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the three masters behind him took action at the same time.

"Your Majesty, go first, and you will be the last to stop your Majesty!" Qin Ge fired his golden spear, and his aura surged. He fought with the masters brought by Sima Xian. The aura generated by the three fifth-grade masters fighting against each other was enough to destroy the entire Xiaoxiao in an instant. City, so everyone controlled their strength when fighting Qin Ge and did not let their energy leak out.

If Qin Ge wanted to protect Wu Yuan at this moment, he only had to take care of Wu Yuan. In one moment, he stopped three masters from the same realm with just one person.

"Is Sima Aiqing here to kill me?" Wu Yuan didn't have any panic expression. She knew that she was in doom today, so she felt quite calm. "I cannot bear the crime of regicide!" Sima Xian shook his head and said, "I will bring your Majesty back to the court, and when the time is right, I will also set your Majesty free."

Wu Yuan understood that there was no point in appearing again at the right time. The Wu Yuan in the palace was fake, but it could also be real. For most people, the authenticity of the emperor was not that important. , what matters is what is done.

"Xue Qing is still too impatient. If he waits a little longer and cultivates some party members, he might still have a chance." Wu Yuan shook her head and sighed.

"I can understand his suffering." As a man, Sima Xian can understand why Xue Qing is so anxious. Any normal man in his prime would not be willing to face a man with sagging skin and wrinkles every day. The old woman looked at him with admiration on her face, and wanted to linger with him.

Xue Qing could endure it for so many years... Sima Xian had to praise him for being a real man!

"Your Majesty, follow me and return to court." Sima Xian glanced at Qin Ge, who was gradually ascending to the sky with everyone, ignored him, and bowed slightly to Wu Yuan.

As Sima Xian finished speaking, Qin Ge was also beheaded by three masters. His head rolled down in front of Wu Yuan, and he stared ahead with anger and unwillingness.

"Sima Aiqing, can you bury General Qin for me and don't embarrass his family?" Wu Yuan sighed, that was all she could do for Qin Ge.

"General Qin was surrounded and killed by the Xing Dynasty and the Yue Kingdom, and he died for the country." Sima Xian looked at Qin Ge's body and sighed: "Your Majesty, don't worry, his family members will not be implicated in this matter."

Wu Yuan's death in Xiaocheng did not have much impact on Wu Han, because there was still Wu Yuan handling government affairs in the court, and Wu Han's world was relatively stable.

However, everyone gradually discovered that Wu Yuan had rarely appeared in front of people in recent days. He stayed in the palace all day and only occasionally discussed matters with courtiers.

One month later, Xue Qing was promoted to the fourth-rank minister of the Ministry of War due to his merit, and in the following two months, he was promoted to the second-rank minister of the Ministry of War. The former minister of the Ministry of War was removed from his official position because he criticized the emperor.

In the palace, Xue Qing enjoyed the service of the beautiful maid. He finally realized why Lu Bu was obsessed with Changlefang and couldn't extricate himself. But he was much better than him. How could Changlefang be as comfortable as in the palace?

"Sir." The elderly 'Wu Yuan' came to Xue Qing.

"Kneel down and speak, and don't raise your head. I'll be upset when I see your face!" Xue Qing glanced at 'Wu Yuan' with disgust. This was Wu Yuan's substitute for herself. Now But she became Xue Qing's puppet, but every time she saw her face, Xue Qing's mind was full of the unbearable past.

"Yes." The fake Wu Yuan did not dare to disobey, and knelt on the ground and prostrated herself: "Sir, today the five ministers of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Punishment have united dozens of officials to impeach Your Excellency. The situation in the DPRK is a bit tense. Can’t stand anymore.”

"Hmph!" Xue Qing sat up and snorted: "A bunch of old guys, do you really think I can't cure them? Why didn't Li Xiude kill all these old guys back then!?"

After pondering for a moment, Xue Qing waved his hand and said: "Get out of here first, I have my own plans."

"Yes!" The fake Wu Yuan bowed and exited the hall.

"Go away!" Xue Qing pulled the palace maid away from his crotch, stood up, and paced back and forth. The situation in the court was a bit different from his imagination. He thought that by controlling Wu Yuan, he could control the court at will, but the fact is, After many of my government orders were issued through imperial edicts, the officials below either obeyed them or refused them outright without giving them any face.

He remembered that the old woman had said that the way to govern was to make the best use of the situation and not to force someone.

At that time, he just thought it was funny. He was already the emperor. Why should he look at the faces of the ministers when he did something?

But when he wanted to use the military power of the Ministry of War to suppress the government, he found that what he said as the Minister of War did not work. The troops and horses in Wudu were theoretically under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War, but the generals came from various noble families. Family, these generals directly refused, and even contradicted and ridiculed themselves.

It was only then that he discovered that he did not have much available power. The Minister of War was now more of a false position. No matter where he wanted to move, there would be backlash.

You have to have your own talent!

Xue Qing's mind quickly thought about the power he could use. Apart from the men and horses Wu Yuan left for him before leaving, the only power he controlled seemed to be his gang of thugs who only knew how to bully the market.

But these people can’t accomplish big things!

At this moment, Xue Qing felt a little weak. He found that the emperor did not seem to be as happy as he thought. He was holding it in his hand, more like a thing that could explode at any time. Even if he held the imperial power, he seemed unable to suppress these people.

Lu Bu?

A figure flashed inexplicably in his mind, and Xue Qing frowned. He didn't want to use this person, but right now...it seemed that besides him, he had no other available person...

(End of this chapter)