Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 172 Xiao Xuance’s Changes
Xiao Linglong became a little interested when she heard it, and the surrounding ministers were also a little curious.

Master Yang, who had been watching indifferently, asked: "What does your highness mean? I don't understand very well."

Xiao Xuance rolled his eyes and said: "Master Taishi stays at home all year round, or is in the court, and does not go out among the people. Naturally, he does not know the thoughts of these people at the bottom."

Master Yang couldn't help but blush. Her Majesty the Empress said with interest: "Xuan Ce, continue."

Xiao Xuance nodded and said: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, these street gangsters are actually more pitiful than ordinary people."

Hearing his words, even Zhao Kang couldn't help but look sideways. He didn't teach these things, and he also wanted to see what this child had realized.

At this time, Chen Bing and other officials sneered: "They eat and drink every day and the common people are pitiful? Your Highness is not so kind-hearted, right?"

Xiao Xuance ignored them and just said: "His Royal Highness has been staying with these people in the outer city for nearly a month. I don't know them very well, but I know a lot about them."

"60.00% of these hooligans in the outer city made mistakes in their lives and violated the law when they were young. Although they are not serious crimes, when they are released from prison, not only others, but even their own family members will look at them. They also have different perspectives."

"Because they have made mistakes before, everyone thinks they are not good people. Even if they want to go to a restaurant to serve tea and water, no one will do it."

"The strange looks, suspicion and other bad emotions from outsiders and even family members will cause changes in their hearts."

Xiao Xuance sighed: "The only person I know named Wei Liang is only 23 years old now. He was originally a scholar. Because he had no money to take the imperial examination, he stole two taels of silver from a family to raise money. Find a way out.”

"As a result, when others found out, he was imprisoned for three years before he came out. After he came out, he became notorious in their street. Everyone always guarded him as a thief."

"So he didn't stop doing anything, so he simply joined the underground forces and became a gangster."

Xiao Xuance said coldly: "He did make a mistake. He should not have stolen other people's money, but he was punished for it and spent three years in prison. But after he came out, he wanted to start over, but no one was willing to give him a chance. "

"Others will only think of him as a thief, and they will only think that his nature is easy to change. The hand that should have been holding a pen and reading is now holding a knife and stick all day long. He doesn't want to be like this, but what can he do! Just look like Wei I’ve seen dozens of people like Liang these days?”

Xiao Xuance's eyes became sharp: "So, if others don't give them a chance, then I will give it to them! I will let them start over and start over! Because they are also my subjects!"

"it is good!"

Zhao Kang looked pleased and clapped his hands directly. His teachings were not in vain. The child finally grew up.

Many people were deep in thought. Master Yang glanced at Xiao Xuance with complicated eyes, and then at Zhao Kang.

When he taught Xiao Xuance how to read before, he never saw such a change in the prince's consciousness.

"Is it true that I am not as good as Zhao Kang?"

The old teacher was thinking complicatedly.

Li Yuan, Minister of the Ministry of War, saluted Xiao Linglong and said: "Your Majesty, I think what His Highness Xuance said is very reasonable. Yes, what about the rogues and scoundrels in the market? They are also part of my Daqian and the sons of my Qian country. civil."

"As court officials, we should not discriminate against them because of their previous mistakes. We should, as His Royal Highness said, give them a chance to start over! Guide them to be good again instead of letting them go. They let themselves down."

Everyone nodded.

Chen Bing and other officials were still unwilling to give up and hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness also said that a country's nature is easy to change but hard to change. Who can guarantee that they will not make mistakes in the future! A dog cannot change and eat shit!"

Xiao Xuance said angrily: "Do you think they are willing to hang around in the arena in fear all day long? Who would be willing to fight life and death if they are comfortable and have money!" The officials were speechless for a moment.

Some people were already lacking confidence, "Then what are you going to do with them, Your Highness? Just talking is not enough."

Xiao Xuance chuckled: "You don't need to worry about this like a bunch of losers."

Chen Bing and others dared not speak out in anger.

Fortunately, Xiao Xuance is only a prince now. If he were the emperor, they might have to give him a fatal rebuke.

Her Majesty the Empress, who was sitting high on the throne, was very pleasantly surprised by Xiao Xuance's current changes. Let's not talk about the good or bad. At least she was willing to think about things seriously, wasn't she?

Chen Bing and others did not intend to argue with Xiao Xuance anymore, but turned around and began to accuse Zhao Kang of his crimes.

"Your Majesty, although His Royal Highness's words are indeed reasonable, it cannot change the fact that Zhao Kang has neglected his duties. As a national advisor, he disappeared for nearly a month. It is obvious that he did not take state affairs to heart. Such behavior is not worthy of the state. The word "teacher"?"

Chen Bing said coldly: "I sincerely request your Majesty to remove Zhao Kang from the position of Imperial Advisor."

"I sincerely request your Majesty to remove Zhao Kang from the position of Imperial Preceptor!"

All the officials quickly agreed.

Her Majesty the Empress looked at Zhao Kang, who smiled softly and looked at Chen Bing: "How does Master Chen know that my disappearance for more than a month was not for national affairs?"

Chen Bing sneered: "What a big thing, it requires the Imperial Preceptor to be busy for more than a month. I really want to know."

Zhao Kang nodded: "Okay, then open your dog eyes and take a good look."

After speaking, Zhao Kang took out the alliance letter signed by Emperor Jing Wu Rulong from the crowd.

Her Majesty's heart skipped a beat.

Zhao Kang bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Jingguo has promised to form an alliance with me, Daqian. From now on, the two countries will work together to attack and defend each other, and they can trade with each other. In addition, Emperor Jing also promised that Jingguo will give me Daqian every year starting from this year." I will send you [-] pieces of fine silk as a token of my sincerity!"

As soon as these words came out, all the officials were shocked and looked at Zhao Kang in horror.

Xiao Linglong said excitedly: "Send it over quickly!"

Chen Bing and other officials were dumbfounded and looked at Zhao Kang so frightened that they could not speak.

Xiao Linglong quickly read the letter of alliance between Emperor Jing and Wu Rulong, and she couldn't help laughing loudly: "Okay, okay! It is indeed the national seal of Emperor Jing Wu Rulong!"

The six ministers, Taishi Yang, Taifu Zhao and a group of first-rank officials all looked at Zhao Kang in shock.

He actually brokered an alliance between the two countries!

This alliance between the two countries is unprecedented. The four northern countries are clearly strong and weak. They are as strong as Zhou Qi. The two countries have been thinking about how to destroy the other two small countries.

Some people once proposed the Qianjing Alliance to resist Zhou Qi, but they were unable to implement it.

Because it's too difficult. Forming an alliance is not something you can just talk about. Without corresponding benefits and firm determination, let alone forming an alliance. If you don't stab someone in the back, you should burn the candle!
(End of this chapter)