my father is the emperor

Chapter 23
Zhou Li looked at the palace and tidied up his attire. He didn't expect that he would be late for the first court meeting today. He walked into the court hall and said timidly, "Damn it!"

The ministers who were holding the court papers were all taken aback for a moment, and then turned their heads, discussing a lot, the Holy One frowned, and said coldly: "Why did you come so late? Don't you put the father and the Great Zhou Dynasty in the same place?" In your eyes?"

Standing there, Zhou Li cupped his hands and said: "Father, please be careful, my son came here so late because of the imperial doctor's pulse!"

The Holy One nodded, waved his hands and said: "Forget it, I don't blame you if you are injured, you stand still!"

Zhou Li said flatteringly: "Thank you, Father!" With his head lowered, like a child who has made a mistake, he walked cautiously towards the side of the minister!
Wherever he stood, he saw that the ministers were holding court inspections in their hands, and his hands were empty, and he didn't know what to do. A minister standing next to him squeezed Zhou Li, and said, "Your Highness, this is not the place for you to stand. Yours is ahead!"

Zhou Li had never been in the court, so naturally he didn't know where he should stand. He looked helpless, he really didn't want to do this, but he had to pretend anyway, and asked, "Where should I stand?"

The minister pointed to the front and said, "There!"

Zhou Li quickly nodded and bowed, and walked towards the front, but he thought in his heart that it is not good to be too close to the Holy One. If the Holy Majesty sees something, it is not over, so he found a second place and stood down, looking up. After looking around, I happened to see a familiar face. This person was the prince I saw in Huaxiangfang. He nodded with a chuckle, but the prince opened his mouth wide in surprise, and Zhou Li imitated the prince and said, He said without hesitation: "My lord, what's your name!?"

This question caused the ministers to roar with laughter. Compared with other dynasties, the Tang Dynasty was fairly democratic, and there were not many rules to abide by in the courtroom. Laughing unscrupulously was only possible in the Tang Dynasty. In other dynasties, if you have to suppress your smile, if you make a sound, it will be a matter of life!
The Holy Majesty took the memorial and threw it on the emperor's table with a bang, angrily said: "This is the court hall of the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, don't mess around here, return quickly!"

Zhou Li pouted, like a little lady who was hurt and wronged, she lifted her footsteps gently and walked to the front!The posture is rigid, as if bound by shackles!
The Holy One said: "You don't have to be so cautious, hmph, where has all your previous glory gone, why are you so timid!"

Zhou Li took a deep breath, I am the emperor, don't be afraid, don't panic, patted the court clothes, moved the neck that was about to become stiff, and stood in the first place on par with the prince and prime minister like a pole!

Shengshang's complexion was not very good. He watched the memorial and sighed from time to time, and asked, "What do you think?"

Zhou Li didn't know what happened just now, but he could still see that he was very cautious, which could make the emperor frown!

The prince who had met him once and communicated with him stood up and said: "My lord, I think it would be really bad if all the willows in Luoyang city were pulled out, so that the charm of Luoyang city would be lost. Even without the beauty and deterrence of Luoyang God City!"

Then, an old man walked out from another group of ministers, with a kind smile on his face, he lowered his body with a court check and said, "Your Majesty Qi Zou, I think this is the sign of late autumn, and Luoyang can be called the capital of God. But the phoenix dances the willow leaves all over the sky, which tarnishes the name of the capital of the gods! I also ask the holy majesty to cut down all the willows, and plant some in the spring of next year, and the safety is the best!"

The Holy Majesty frowned and said, "Wu Wangye means that the absence of willows will tarnish the name of God's Capital?" Wu Wangye nodded, and continued: "Situ Fu means that the willow leaves flying all over the sky will also insult the name of God's City." Name?" Situ Fu nodded and said, "Exactly!"

His Majesty frowned for a while, and said, "What's your opinion?"

As soon as Long Yan uttered the words, all the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty started discussing and making a lot of noise. One of the young men came out and cupped his hands and said, "Father, my son thinks that if we do it according to Situ Fu's wishes, then cutting down trees will not only It requires too much manpower and material resources, and also requires a lot of money. Due to the famine in recent days, the emperor has opened the treasury to prove the famine. If it is allowed, what about next year, the year after, or even for generations to come?" After a pause, he said, "Uncle Think twice is not unreasonable!"

Prince Wu nodded, and the young man said: "But, it's not the best strategy!"

Seeing the young man shaking his head, the Holy Majesty was delighted and said happily, "Kun'er, do you have a good idea?"

The young man called Kun'er clasped his hands and said in a loud voice: "Qizuo father, I think that if you wrap up all the willows in Luoyang City and prevent the autumn wind from blowing up the fallen leaves, it will not only save the treasury expenditure, but also beautify the land. God City, if this is the case, it will not pollute the name of God City, nor will it appear so empty!"

The Holy Majesty laughed and said: "Hehe, Kuner, you are so knowledgeable and talented!" He pondered and said: "This matter will be done according to Kuner's wishes!" Frowning and smiling, he looked at the minister happily, that Kun'er boy , the corner of his mouth lifted, and he gave Zhou Li a hard look!Zhou Li happened to see him too!

Only then did Zhou Li understand what was going on, and he burst out laughing. It turned out that the prince who had a close relationship with him was Wu Sansi. According to history, Wu Sansi was a distant relative of Wu Zetian, and he was regarded as a villain. Insidious and cunning, this person has to be guarded against, but that young Kun'er called the Holy Father, that is to say, this person is also the prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, thinking of the way Prince Kun looked at him, there was a kind of pride and condescending meaning, this time People should also be included in the scope of defense. In the palace, you must be more careful, and remember to know people, know the face, but not the heart, and stop after laughing three times!

The Holy Majesty's face softened just now, but he was disturbed by Zhou Li's smile, and said angrily, "Why are you laughing so wildly?"

Zhou Li walked slowly to the center of the court hall, cupped his hands and said, "Father, my son also has something to announce!"

The Holy Majesty was uncertain, lowered his voice and said: "Come quickly!"

Seeing the situation clearly, Zhou Li talked eloquently: "As Emperor Kun said, Uncle Wu's views are very correct, but if you, Father, satisfy Prince Wu, then according to what Lord Situ Fu said, it would be humiliating." The name of the capital of the gods, but if it is planed, it will take a lot of manpower!"

Prince Kun snorted, Zhou Li didn't care, and said with a chuckle: "Father, have you ever thought that since autumn every year, there are springs and winters everywhere, if you follow what Emperor Kun said, Luoyang City is so big, how many things do you need?" Go around the trees, in this case, it will only be a lot more if you exchange the cloth for money!"

The Holy Majesty nodded, took a deep breath and said, "But, this doesn't work, and that doesn't work, what should I do?"

Zhou Li smiled and said: "I have a plan, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

The Holy One said: "Speak!"

Zhou Li nodded and said: "My son thought that the capital city of Luoyang is so big that the leaves are flying every now and then only in late autumn. If a few people are sent to clean every street with trees regularly, it will not only reduce manpower, but also reduce Material resources! It's really optional!"

Situ Fu bowed and said, "Your Majesty Qi Zuo, what His Royal Highness said is really reasonable, but who will do these jobs?"

The Holy One just nodded, and Zhou Li said: "Hehe, don't worry, Lord Situ. I have already thought about it when I mentioned it. I will look for some lonely old people in Luoyang City and give them some money. Then this matter will become a big deal. A sought-after deal!"

The Holy Majesty thought about it, it is indeed the case. In Luoyang City, young people are filling up with soldiers, and old people are all at home. They also have nothing to do. Some people even work in the fields to make a living. Too tired, clean up Luoyang City every day, this way can provide some benefits for the elderly!
The Holy One nodded and said, "Okay, let's play!"

Prince Kun stood up and said, "Father, what if there is no one to do it? Those old people are old, weak, sick and disabled. Can they take on this great task?"

The Holy Majesty frowned, and said: "Then I will order the emperor to be the overseer. If it can be done, there will be a lot of rewards!"

Kun'er was annoyed for a while, which really caused a commotion, and shouted: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, and I know it!"

Zhou Li smiled coldly, arched his waist, and entered his position!
The Holy Majesty looked at the minister and said, "Is there anything else?"

There was a dead silence below, and the Holy Majesty said: "The prince is going forward to listen to the order!"

Zhou Li was agitated, knelt on the ground, and listened attentively. An eunuch said in an indifferent way: "By God's blessing, I am amnesty to the world. Prince Zhou Dapao is honored to return, and I will offer this two sides. I will reward you with ten thousand taels of silver, five hundred palace maids, and one thousand servants." , two supervisors, pour this"

After Zhou Li knelt down, he kowtowed and thanked: "Thank you, Father, Father is wise!"

Some people are happy with this reward and others are superior, the eunuch said loudly: "Retire..."

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live"

(End of this chapter)