ruffian mixed in ancient times

Chapter 131 "Two States Break the Levees" (2)
The emperor was dumbfounded, he didn't expect this kid to capture a minister of the first rank and second rank in the court without any investigation.Is his official history too bad?Or is this kid's ability too powerful?
After Cui Jingsheng was dragged out by the guards, Ah Zhen looked at the remaining senior cabinet ministers with a straight face and said, "Old cabinet ministers, this Sima takes the attitude of being frank and lenient and resisting strictness. To be honest, Sima promises not to burden his family members, and will help them settle down. If you resist, hehehe," he said to Wang Yu outside the door, "What time is Wang Yu now?"

Wang Huan felt uneasy and hurriedly replied, "Da Sima, it's already Xu time."

Ah Zhen nodded and said to the old ministers of the cabinet: "Now is Xu time, if all the ministers are willing to plead guilty by themselves, come to plead guilty to this Sima before the end of Xu time, everything can be dealt with leniently, if the time passed after Xu time, those who have not pleaded guilty, or Anyone who pleads guilty will be punished as not pleading guilty." He paused for a while, showing a hell-like smile, and said softly, "At that time, Sima will let you experience for yourself what life is worse than death. , and then chopped the corpse into a meat paste, and stuffed it into the mouths of your family one by one."

What he said immediately made everyone retch, and even the emperor had a strange expression on his face.

The retching crowd had horror on their faces, this Da Sima was too cruel, he didn't even allow them to die.And now it was the time of Xu, and the great Sima had to come to plead guilty before the time of Xu passed.

Everyone called him insidious in their hearts, with a magnanimous appearance, how could those official officials have time to plead guilty in less than an hour, and they said that they were frank and lenient, and they couldn't help worrying about those colleagues who didn't come to the palace. Da Sima is so cruel, there is absolutely no good fruit in his hands, he has to tell his colleagues as soon as he returns, at least he can die with a whole body, and his family will not be affected.

After finishing speaking, Ah Zhen saw that everyone's faces were pale and colorless, nodded in satisfaction and clasped his fists and said to the old man: "The emperor should send officials to take over the positions in the two states as soon as possible. relief."

The emperor listened to his report with his frightened old face put away, nodded and said: "Immediately allocate one million disaster silver to the two states."

"Your Majesty, I don't trust all the ministers, please let the emperor hand over the million-dollar disaster silver to the ministers." Ah Zhen clasped his fists and said to the emperor while shaking the ministers on the ground.

Hearing what he said, the emperor had deep eyes and said: "Since I ordered Da Sima to handle the affairs of the two states, then I will hand over the one million disaster money to Lin Aiqing to handle."

"The humble minister receives the order." After receiving the order with his hands clasped together, he took out his Da Sima Yinxin from his arms and shouted to the guards next to him: "Take my Da Sima Yinxin and order Huhui stationed outside the city immediately, and Lang rides two Army, rush to Liangzhou immediately, do not disturb the people along the way, do not trample on the fields, when you arrive in Liangzhou, you must support the old and love the young, all soldiers of the two armies must dismount and walk, all horses must be used by the victims, and those who disobey the order will be beheaded."

"Yes" the guards held his seal and disappeared into the rain in an instant.

When everyone saw that Da Sima let his sergeant's horses be used by the disaster victims, they couldn't help being moved, they feared and respected him at the same time.

Hearing his words, the emperor couldn't help being moved, although this kid was vicious, extremely treacherous, and even more arrogant, but this kind of heart that puts the world's people first, was enough to offset everything.

After giving the order, he turned around and clasped his fists and said to the emperor: "Please hurry up eight hundred li, and order all the officers and soldiers stationed in the two states to go down the river to collect the dead bodies to appease the people, and order all the imperial doctors in the palace to send them to the two states immediately. If you can save it, you must save it. Then gather the corpses of all the people in several places, and make a list for them to come and collect them. If they are not collected within two days, they will be burned."

He said this embarrassingly and asked: "Why is Lin Aiqing in such a hurry?"

"Your Majesty, there are many corpses that are prone to plague."

When he said this, the emperor couldn't help nodding his head and said: "It's still Lin Aiqing who is thorough in testing."

"Your Majesty, I must go down to the two states immediately. Please order Lord Taichang to go down to Gongzhou to calm down the disaster immediately." Ah Zhen dragged Liu Fuyang into the water in an instant. Among the court ministers, he could trust only a few people. Like Geng Renjie's Elder Yi, who helped the snow disaster in Yan'an Prefecture, but now he only trusts people like the Liu family, because their family has so much money that they can't spend it all, so do they still need to be greedy?
"Immediately draw up the decree." The emperor heard his words and immediately drew up the decree.

"Then it's hard work for Lin Aiqing to go to two states." After the emperor gave the order, he looked around at the ministers and said, "All Aiqings, get up."

A mess of things was quickly resolved by Da Sima, and he was not worried about leaving the matter to this kid.This kid is really a treasure.

"Your dear friends must coerce and help Da Sima handle the affairs of these two states in a safe manner."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hearing what the Emperor said, all the officials stood up and clasped their fists in unison.

"Go down." The emperor saw that all the ministers were trembling, and after handing over the matter to the great Sima, he was relieved and unconsciously exhausted.

After rubbing his temples, his old eyes narrowed his eyes and saw that Ah Zhen was still standing there, and asked, "Has Lin Aiqing left yet?"

Ah Zhen couldn't help squinting his eyes, he was so upset, the father of millions of disaster victims gave me a million silver, can I go?
"Please give me another 500 million taels from the emperor."

When he said this, the emperor almost jumped up from his chair and said, "Didn't I give a million taels? Why did Lin Aiqing still ask me for silver?"

"There are as many as one million disaster victims in the two states of the emperor, and a mere million taels of silver is not enough for people's livelihood."

"Why is the people's livelihood not enough? How much can a million disaster victims eat? How much can they wear?"

When the emperor said this, Ah Zhen narrowed his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, in addition to providing food, clothing, and housing, the victims of the disaster also need to be subsidized with silver taels. A single subsidy of five taels means that one million people need five million."

Where has the emperor heard of any subsidy? In the past, disasters were only for food and clothing, not even for housing. Now that the amount of housing has been increased, this big Sima actually wants to get a subsidy. The emperor's old face is also cold Said: "The national treasury is empty, and there is nothing I can do. Da Sima will go to the two states this time and do what he can."

When the old man said this, Ah Zhen was full of disdain and said: "Your Majesty, these disaster victims are all ordinary people in peace. Why do they take it for granted when the court collects taxes? Now they have difficulty except for food and clothing. do not care?"

When he said this, he immediately turned the emperor's face into a red face and said: "Bold, presumptuous."

Ah Zhen saw that the old man became angry from embarrassment, and squirmed his mouth and murmured.

Seeing his reluctance and reluctance, the emperor sighed deeply. It is a good thing for a courtier to be shrewd, but if he is too shrewd, it will be difficult to deal with.

"Your Majesty, if you don't allocate 500 million taels to me today, I won't leave." Ah Zhen also got excited and sat down on the floor of the imperial study.He looked like he would sit here forever if the emperor didn't give him money.

The emperor almost laughed when he saw his appearance. This kid dared to threaten. Others would kneel when threatening, but he actually sat down.

After a long time, the emperor narrowed his eyes into a line and said, "I will give you another one million taels at most."

You old man also said that the national treasury is empty, so go ahead and lie to ghosts.Immediately jumped up from the floor to: "400 million."

When the emperor saw this kid, he jumped up when he heard that he had the money to take it. Just now whoever said that he would not give 500 million won't get up.

"Lin Aiqing, I will give you another 100 million at most, and the national treasury will be empty."

Feeling empty again, Ah Zhen rolled his eyes and persuaded him: "Your Majesty, this money is not for humble ministers, but for these poor people. Your Majesty, think about their wives and children being separated, and their young children waiting to be fed. Parents have lost their children. , the children lost their parents, your majesty, look at the corpses of the people in the two states, all curled up in the mud-filled gullies, all of them are pale and emaciated, and their eyes are even more helpless, millions of people are crying , save me, save me, who will save me," he said while gesticulating, crying out in sorrow, save me, save me.It looks so pitiful.

Seeing him like this, the emperor seemed to be able to see the flood victims all over the mountains and fields, and the moist eyes. This kid is really good at acting.

"These are all your subjects, Your Majesty!" He clasped his fists in persuasion.

"Alright, don't talk about Lin Aiqing, I'll give you another one million taels." Returning the treasury is empty.

Ah Zhen heard that the emperor gave another 100 million taels, thinking this is the limit of the old man, "I thank the emperor on behalf of the victims of the disaster in the two states." He clasped his fists and bowed deeply.

The emperor was very happy to see him so pretentious, as long as he was doing it for the common people, he would not feel distressed.

After he finished his worship, he opened his mouth and said again: "Your Majesty, it is still the same to publish the list in all states and counties of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If one party is in trouble, all parties will support it."

When he said that the corners of the emperor's mouth couldn't help but curl up, this kid didn't know where he came up with so many tricks, but the slogan of support from all sides does work.She nodded and said with a smile: "Zhen will publish the list, Lin Aiqing should go back and deal with business."

Ah Zhen saw that the emperor had chased him away, and indeed he had a lot of things to do, so he turned around and stepped out of the threshold after saying goodbye.

As soon as he left, the imperial study suddenly returned to tranquility. Wang Yu outside the door saw him leave, and his heart finally fell back into his chest.This big Sima is also real, every time he comes, his heart is raised in his throat.

(End of this chapter)