back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 9 Control the situation

The weather in early autumn gradually becomes cooler, the autumn wind is everywhere, and the fallen leaves are flying.In the bustling capital city, people come and go as usual, there are hawkers one after another, and there is an endless stream of pedestrians.

A quiet place in the busy city is the prestigious Taishi Mansion at that time.In the mansion, Grand Master Yang frowned and said, "You mean, the emperor summoned that old man Xu Chongguang for almost an hour?"

It was the same servant from before who nodded and said: "Our family has been serving here for a long time, and we definitely can't make a mistake. It is definitely Mr. Xu."

Taishi Yang wondered: "That's not right, every time the little emperor sees the old man, he is very impatient and starts to push him away without saying a few words. Why is it so abnormal this time? Heli, what do you think?"

There was another person sitting in the hall, who looked fat and fat, and it seemed that he had sucked up enough oil and water.The fat man opened his mouth and said: "The official department where the lower official is located has always been at odds with Mr. Xu's household department, and I don't know what the mystery is."

It turns out that this person is Chen Heli, Minister of the Ministry of officials.He and Taishi Yang are teachers and students, and they are from the same hometown, so they naturally form cronies.The reason why Taishi Yang has so many wings is because he has been the chief examiner of the imperial examination five times, and he is the tutor of many officials. After accumulating contacts, he has the power and influence he has today and has become a prominent Taishi Yang.

Although Grand Master Yang is old, he is still not confused. He is keenly aware of a dangerous smell, but he is not sure where it may come from.He might not have thought that a little emperor who seemed to him to have no opinion would secretly want to bully him.

Grand Master Yang smiled wryly, and said: "Maybe the old man is worrying too much. This little emperor is just a puddle of mud. Without us, what can he do by himself?"

Chen Heli said with a smile: "What the teacher said is very true. Without my help, Da Shun Dynasty would have collapsed long ago."

Taishi Yang didn't think about it, and said: "It's hard work for the servant Huang, you go and get the reward." The servant Huang retired, received the reward and went back to the palace.But he didn't expect that a pair of eyes saw this scene rightly.

In the palace, someone had reported everything to Lu Chengqi, but Lu Chengqi could hold his breath. He knew that if he moved the eunuch at this moment, he would startle the snake, so he held back and stood still.He is waiting, waiting for his power.

Two days later, many ragged "refugees" poured into the capital from outside. The city defense department felt that something was wrong and reported it.But Grand Master Yang didn't think so, the Yellow River had burst its embankment for more than a month, some refugees flooded in, it was inevitable, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

But Taishi Yang did not expect that in a compound, a young man appeared and quietly grasped the power that belonged to him.

This is an unobtrusive large courtyard, which Lu Chengqi sent someone to buy, as the base for his rise.The moment Xu Jingchun returned to the capital, he knew it.

In front of him, there was a group of frontier soldiers full of travel and dust. The continuous rapid march did not drag down their will to fight, which made Lu Chengqi very relieved.He went around and directly proved his identity: "I am the emperor today, and I have something as glorious as you. Do you dare to do it?"

Everyone was prepared, and immediately replied loudly: "Willing to serve His Majesty!"

Lu Chengqi said slowly: "I want to get rid of corrupt officials and restore the stability of the world. Are you willing to advance and retreat with me?"

The frontier soldiers did not retreat, and replied decisively: "Do your part!" Everyone is a smart person, and there is meat to follow the emperor, so naturally no one will retreat.This kind of prosperity and wealth at your fingertips is a great opportunity, who would be left behind, everyone immediately expressed their loyalty.

Lu Chengqi smiled slightly, and said: "You guys changed your clothes, tomorrow is the time to make great achievements, you have to be there at any time, is it possible?"

"Does he dare not die?"

Lu Chengqi was overjoyed, and said: "Okay! My ugly words are up front. If anyone leaks the news, I will definitely punish his nine clans and make him fall into Abi Hell forever. Is it clear?"

"clear!"

"Okay, dismiss. Xu Jingchun, follow me."

Xu Jingchun didn't dare to neglect, and followed Lu Chengqi to the depths of the big courtyard.Lu Chengqi said: "I want to set up a pro-army that belongs to me, called the 'Supervision Department', and you are the director of the Supervision Department. From a fourth-rank military officer, you only need to be responsible to me, understand?"

Xu Jingchun thought about what reward Lu Chengqi would give, but he didn't expect that he would be directly promoted to a higher level, and his power would be greatly enhanced.Immediately said: "I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"

Lu Chengqi frowned and said: "I don't need you to die, I just need you to handle things well for me. The duty of the Supervision Department is to monitor all officials for corruption and bribery. If there is any, report it directly to me, and I will Decide. At the same time, you are not allowed to take someone without my will. If you take someone privately, I want you to take the head, understand?"

Xu Jingchun was frightened into a cold sweat, and said, "I understand."

Lu Chengqi continued: "Very well, the Supervision Department has set up a prison to detain these corrupt officials. You have to show me that if there are corrupt officials who die before they are executed, I will not forgive you lightly, understand?"

Xu Jingchun didn't dare to wipe off the cold sweat on his head, only then did he understand what it means to accompany a king like a tiger, and immediately said: "Understood, I understand."

Lu Chengqi calmed down, and said: "You do things well for me, and I will not treat you badly. Tomorrow, you need to be prepared and attack at any time. You have to work harder tonight, and take care of the mansions of these people on the paper. You can't give one Get away." After that, Lu Chengqi handed a letter to Xu Jingchun, with his IQ, he naturally understood what Lu Chengqi was going to do.

Xu Jingchun knew that he had already boarded the boat and couldn't jump off, so he took a deep breath and said, "This minister will definitely live up to the emperor's high expectations and work hard."

Lu Chengqi said: "Very good, I'm going back to the palace, you recommend an imperial bodyguard, you need to be clean, I'm going to change to a chief bodyguard."

"Among the imperial guards, Wang Yanchen came from a clean background, and he is a close friend of this minister."

"Okay, I understand, tomorrow will be up to you." Lu Chengqi said lightly, put away the folding fan with a "snap", turned and walked towards the palace.At this point, Lu Chengqi's heart was finally settled, and he thought: "The situation is almost under my control, I don't believe it, I can't cut off the wings of you old dog!"

Looking in the direction of the Grand Master's Mansion, Lu Chengqi sneered and walked towards the palace with big strides.Looking at the row upon row of shops on the street, and the sound of hawking one after another, Lu Chengqi started his alternative research, and he was about to start preparing for economic reform.

It was getting late, and instead of reducing the number of pedestrians on the road, they gradually increased.Many teahouses were brightly lit, and street stalls were set up. The road was so big that there were only two or three pedestrians walking side by side.The brothel painting boat was also crowded with people, which made Lu Chengqi's thought that there was no nightlife in this era gone forever. "It seems that such a tax reform is still feasible!"

Lu Chengqi nodded secretly, and didn't have time to look more, because it was getting late, and if he didn't go back, that little beauty Zhou Zhiruo might be in a hurry.Thinking of his queen, Lu Chengqi felt tenderness in his heart, and suddenly caught a glimpse of a hairpin, the workmanship was very fine, and he didn't bargain with the peddler, so he bought it for [-] Wen and hurried back to the palace.

In the Palace of Renming, Zhou Zhiruo was fidgeting, but Lu Chengqi looked amused from the window, pushed the door in, and said, "Zi Tong, why are you so restless today?"

Seeing Lu Chengqi came back, Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but pounce on him, and said, "It's all your fault, why have you been away for so long, I think something happened to you..."

"Haha, with the escort of the imperial guards, who can touch a single hair of mine? Come on, Zi Tong, this is a gift from me, take a look, do you like it?" Lu Chengqi took out a hairpin and handed it to Zhou Zhiruo .

Zhou Zhiruo was pleasantly surprised when she saw this finely carved hairpin. She played with it in her hands for a long time, but was reluctant to let it go.Lu Chengqi looked amused, and thought: "Women no matter which dynasty they are in, they all like the same things!"

Zhou Zhiruo finally put down the hairpin reluctantly, and said with a blushing face, "Your Majesty, my concubine serves you to rest..."

(End of this chapter)