The Most Powerful Man in the World

Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly and said: "What the real person said is reasonable, and that's the case, but I don't know what the real person just said is the way to ascend the imperial way?"

Shao Yuanjie said: "Your Majesty is the monarch of a country, and he is responsible for the well-being of all people in the world. Once the golden mouth is opened, the world will not dare to obey. The emperor gathers the luck of a country. Fengshen, isn’t it possible to use the luck of a country to gain the Dao?”

Zhu Houzhao was stunned at first, and then he reacted, looking at Shao Yuanjie with a look of surprise on his face and said: "This is the dignified way, worthy of being the way to ascend the imperial way, but this way, how should I practice it? ?"

Shao Yuanjie recited the immeasurable Tianzun Dao: "Your Majesty should be diligent in government and love the people, gather the world's luck in one, add the power of the whole country, and soar is not far away!"

Shao Yuanjie left the palace, and immediately went to the house of Yang Yiqing, the first assistant.

The emperor was bewitched by the villain, and he actually had the desire to seek immortals. This made Shao Yuanjie think of the Qin Emperor and Han Wu of the past.

Shao Yuanjie didn't know who actually bewitched the emperor, but he couldn't find it, it didn't mean that others couldn't find it, so Shao Yuanjie thought of Yang Yiqing, the chief assistant of the cabinet.

Yang House.

Yang Yiqing just finished dealing with the affairs of the court and returned to the mansion not long ago, when suddenly the old housekeeper came to Yang Yiqing and said, "Master, Shao Yuanjie is asking for a meeting outside the mansion!"

Yang Yiqing couldn't help but be stunned when he heard the words, with a look of surprise on his face: "Shao Yuanjie always upholds himself, rarely interacts with courtiers, and has won the trust of the emperor, and has no friendship with Yang, why suddenly Come and see Yang..."

However, although Yang Yiqing was quite surprised, Yang Yiqing kept going out of the house to greet him in person.

After all, Shao Yuanjie is also a trusted minister by the emperor's side, and Shao Yuanjie's character is highly recognized by the elders of the cabinet, so Yang Yiqing really didn't mean to put on any airs about Shao Yuanjie.

"Hahaha, Yang could hear magpies screaming early in his house today, and he never thought that it was Shao Zhenren who came to visit and made Yang's house shine..."

Shao Yuanjie shook his head and said humbly: "Master Shoufu really broke the poor way, but the poor way is so disturbing."

When the two greeted each other, they heard Yang Yiqing say: "It's rare for a real person to come to Yang's mansion and talk inside!"

Shao Yuanjie followed Yang Yiqing into the living room. After the two were seated, the maid served tea and quietly retreated.

It can be seen that Yang Yiqing is extremely strict in his family, and there is no one else in the living room except the two of them, so no matter why Shao Yuanjie comes here, the conversation between the two will not be heard by others.

After taking a sip of tea, Yang Yiqing looked at Shao Yuanjie and said, "Is it possible that there is something wrong with the real person here?"

There is a saying that there is nothing to do without going to the Three Treasures Hall. Shao Yuanjie and him were just casual friends, but now they are visiting the door in person. Except for something, Yang Yiqing really can't think of any other possibility.

When Shao Yuanjie heard the words, he looked towards Yang Yiqing and said, "This matter is of great importance, and Pindao feels that he has to tell Master Yang who it is."

Hearing what Shao Yuanjie said, even Yang Yiqing couldn't help but feel a little curious, what was it that could make Shao Yuanjie react like this.

Shao Yuanjie called the Son of Heaven to meet him, just like when Shao Yuanjie first met the Son of Heaven, Yang Yiqing was stunned when he heard what Shao Yuanjie said.

"What, you said that someone dared to confuse His Majesty, so that His Majesty gave birth to the heart of seeking immortals?"

The sluggish Yang Yiqing stared at Shao Yuanjie, and it could be seen that Yang Yiqing's mood fluctuated greatly. Obviously, this news had a big impact on Yang Yiqing.

Shao Yuanjie nodded slightly and said: "Pin Dao does not have a false statement, Your Majesty, Pin Dao has already thought of a way to hold it off temporarily, but Pin Dao can't guarantee when His Majesty will notice it, so he also asks Lord Yang to find out the truth as soon as possible. Who is bewitching Your Majesty, you can only cut it from the source, otherwise, His Majesty will definitely have other ideas in the future."

Yang Yiqing's expression has a bit of solemnity. It is the so-called lesson from the past and the teacher of the future. There are examples of Emperor Qin and Han Wu. Even if the Ming Dynasty is now prosperous, but once the emperor is incompetent, the huge dynasty will be I'm afraid I can't stand the tossing of a faint-hearted gentleman at all.

Originally, they could keep their names in the history and become a generation of famous ministers in the history books, but if Zhu Houzhao suddenly became a faint monarch, wouldn't these ministers want to keep their names in the history?

"No, this matter is of great importance and must not be underestimated. Yang must discuss with several other patriarchs and then come up with a countermeasure."

Saying that Yang Yiqing got up, he solemnly bowed to Shao Yuanjie and said, "Yang is here to thank Shao Zhenren."

Shao Yuanjie avoided and said, "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate, Your Majesty and the Chief Executive treat the poor, and the poor do not want the efforts of His Majesty and the Chief Executive to be ruined by the villain."

Here Yang Yiqing sent Shao Yuanjie away and hurriedly sent someone to invite Wang Shouren, Chen Ding and other elders.

In the Forbidden City

The commander of Jin Yiwei hurriedly walked into the emperor's palace. At this time, the emperor was sitting on the bed with his knees crossed in a moon-white t-shirt. He calmly listened to Qian Ning's report on Shao Yuanjie's entry into Yang Yiqing's mansion.

With a somewhat strange look on Qian Ning's face, he said, "Your Majesty, the real Shao Yuanjie has no friendship with Yang Yiqing, but this time he went straight to Yang Yiqing's mansion as soon as he left the palace, the minister thought..."

Zhu Houzhao looked up at Qian Ning indifferently, and said indifferently, "You don't need to think about anything, I already know about this matter, and you don't need to pay attention to it anymore."

"Forehead……"

Qian Ning glanced at Zhu Houzhao secretly, and saw Zhu Houzhao's Zhan Zhan eyes staring at him, as if he had seen through him completely.

Startled in his heart, Qian Ning hurriedly lowered his head and said with a bit of panic, "I will obey Your Majesty's will."

Companion is like a tiger. Even though Qian Ning is the commander of Jinyiwei, there are very few people in the world who can make him fear, but when facing the emperor Zhu Houzhao, Qian Ning dare not have the slightest distraction.

Waving his hand, Zhu Houzhao said to Qian Ning, "Go back!"

Qian Ning hurriedly left as if receiving an amnesty.

Watching Qian Ning leave, Zhu Houzhao calmed his mind and looked at a piece of silk in his hand, the lines of calligraphy on the silk, and the words "Royal Dao", "Qi Luck", "Dao Dao", etc. could be vaguely seen.

Obviously, Shao Yuanjie made up the truth to fool Zhu Houzhao in a hurry, but Zhu Houzhao took it to heart.

Chapter 2: Pretending to be confused [[-] more]

Rubbing the silk, I could only hear Zhu Houzhao whispering: "My companion, I said that no matter where he is in the world, I will find a great companion. If the martial arts can't work, then I will follow the imperial path that Shao Zhenren said!"

His eyes fell on the small altar on the side. Zhu Houzhao only discovered the magic of this altar not long ago.

This altar was unexpectedly invisible except for him.

Zhu Houzhao discovered this by accident.

Not long ago, Wang Zheng helped him pack his things, and Zhu Houzhao forgot the altar for a while. As a result, when Wang Zheng was sorting out the table, he touched the altar with his hands several times, but the altar was like a phantom. Didn't notice the presence of the altar on the table top.

When he saw this scene at that time, Zhu Houzhao almost opened his eyes. After several verifications, Zhu Houzhao was sure that the altar was invisible and untouchable except for him, as if the altar did not exist.

But in Zhu Houzhao's hands, the altar is a real and unnecessary existence. Zhu Houzhao can touch it, and he can feel the heavyness of the altar. [Note, Wang Zheng saw that the altar had been modified before. 】

The miraculousness of the altar made Zhu Houzhao more and more convinced of Chu Yi's ascension, so his desire to get the Dao ascension became more and more firm.

As for what Qian Ning just reported about Shao Yuanjie's entry into Yang Yiqing's mansion, Zhu Houzhao was not surprised.

It can even be said that when Shao Yuanjie went to see Yang Yiqing or Wang Shouren and others, everything was within Zhu Houzhao's expectations. If Shao Yuanjie didn't go to see Yang Yiqing and others, Zhu Houzhao would be surprised.

As the emperor, Zhu Houzhao has changed a lot over the years, especially in the control of the court. There are absolutely few people who can control the people's hearts.

Shao Yuanjie is definitely loyal and credible to him, but the more so, Shao Yuanjie will be so nervous when he shows his desire for immortality, otherwise, as a person of Shao Yuanjie, it is absolutely impossible to see Yang Yiqing, you know On weekdays, Shao Yuanjie avoided the important officials of the court, and did not pay more attention to the affairs of the court.

Sometimes even if Zhu Houzhao took the initiative to inquire, Shao Yuanjie was savvy enough to make comments about the court affairs, and it was Shao Yuanjie who knew how to advance and retreat so that he could win the trust of the emperor.

At the invitation of Yang Yiqing, Wang Shouren, Chen Ding and other important ministers in the cabinet were all curious, but although they were curious, they were also invited to enter the government.

In the Yang residence, in the study.

Yang Yiqing sat there, looking at Wang Shouren and Chen Ding with a solemn expression, and informed them of the news that Shao Yuanjie had brought not long ago.

"What? Your Majesty wants to cultivate immortals?"

"It's absurd, it's really absurd. You don't see Emperor Qin and Han Wu, and they will turn into a pile of loess after a hundred years. This is the case with all the sages in ancient and modern times. Even if your majesty is the honor of the ninety-five, how can you be an exception!"

Chen Ding couldn't help but said in a hurry.

Stroking his beard, Wang Shouren's focus was obviously different from that of Chen Ding, but he looked at Yang Yiqing and said, "Lord Shoufu, just as the real Shao Yuanjie was worried, we must now take care of the villain who dares to confuse the emperor. Find out, Daming Jiangshan can't decline because of a villain, and the next generation of Mingjun must not be reduced to a generation of ignorant monarchs!"

Yang Yiqing nodded and said, "Yangming's words are correct. First, find the villain who bewitched the emperor, and then I will join forces to persuade His Majesty, hoping that His Majesty can return from the lost way!"

Chen Ding said angrily: "Then check, let Jinyiwei, Dongchang, and Xichang go to check, we just want to let His Majesty know. If His Majesty dares to cover up such villains, even if the old man fights for this old life, he will still have to do it. Blood splattered in the hall, alert Your Majesty."

Wang Shouren said quickly: "Master Chen is serious. Your Majesty has always been kind and wise. If Lord Chen is really like this, isn't it persecuting Your Majesty? It's not what the ministers did!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Chen Ding glared at Wang Shouren and said, "Ridiculous, this old man is all for His Majesty, so why do you persecute His Majesty's words?"

With a light cough, Yang Yiqing stopped Wang Shouren and Chen Ding, and glanced at the other patriarchs and said, "Do you have any ideas?"

A pavilion elder stroked his beard and said: "Wang Shangshu's words are very reasonable. First, I found the villain who bewitched the emperor, and then I will join forces to persuade His Majesty."

Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and Xichang were all ordered by the cabinet. Whether it was Dongchang, Xichang, or Jinyiwei, they were all stunned after receiving the cabinet's instructions.

Zhu Houzhao got the news at the first time. Just by looking at Yang Yiqing and others through Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and Xichang to investigate the so-called villain who bewitched him, it can be seen that Yang Yiqing and others did not use this method to persuade him. his meaning.

After all, Yang Yiqing and others must know that nothing they do through Jinyiwei, Dongchang, and Xichang can't hide from Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao just smiled and ordered people from Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and Xichang to investigate according to the cabinet's instructions.

The so-called villain who bewitched the emperor was Shao Yuanjie's guess. Obviously, it was impossible for Dongchang, Jinyiwei or Xichang to find this non-existent person.

If I really want to say, the villain who bewitches the emperor is Chu Yi, but Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and Xichang don't know about it. Even if they do, can they still find out if Chu Yi is not.

A few days later, Yang Yiqing and several patriarchs looked at the replies from Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and Xichang, and looked at each other.

Chen Ding, the most upright tempered, even patted the table and shouted, "It's ridiculous, the old man said before that if we want to investigate, we will send people to investigate. Jinyiwei, Dongchang, and Xichang are just trying to hide it for His Majesty. It would be surprising if they could find out something."

However, Wang Shouren and Yang Yiqing looked at each other, and the two put down the news sent by Dongfang Factory, Xichang and Jinyiwei.

Noticing Yang Yiqing and Wang Shouren's reactions, Chen Ding couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. After reacting, he couldn't help but said to the two of them: "Master Yang, Wang Yangming, you don't really believe the answers given by people from Dongchang and Jinyiwei."

Yang Yiqing looked at Chen Ding and said, "Why can't you believe it?"

Chen Ding immediately said: "Can't we judge whether it is credible or not? Lord Yang, let me tell the old man, if it is true as Dongchang and Jinyiwei said, if there is no such person, then who is bewitching the emperor? , Why did Your Majesty suddenly have the heart of seeking immortals, you must know that His Majesty is in his prime now, far from the age of knowing the destiny!"

However, Yang Yiqing shook his head and said, "How is your Majesty's character, can't I wait for it? If there is such a person, with His Majesty's temperament, he will never hide it. Can you still hurt the person your Majesty wants to protect?"

Chen Ding was stunned for a moment. He had to say that what Yang Yiqing said was very reasonable. Regardless of Chen Ding's clamor, Chen Ding also knew that once Zhu Houzhao made up his mind, even if the civil and military of the Manchu dynasty united, it would not change him. decision.

With hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers of Ming Dynasty in hand, the scene of the former courtiers uniting to persecute the emperor will never happen.As long as Zhu Houzhao is willing, it is not a problem to protect anyone.

Anxious Chen Ding couldn't help looking at Yang Yiqing and said, "In this case, what should Master Yang think we should do?"

Yang Yiqing smiled slightly and said: "Since there is no such person in the investigation, then we will go directly to see the emperor. If we want to come, His Majesty will definitely tell us why he has the desire to seek immortality."

Soon Zhu Houzhao got the news, and Yang Yiqing, Wang Yangming and others asked to see him.

Zhu Houzhao put down the scroll in his hand, nodded, and soon saw Yang Yiqing and others running towards the imperial study under the leadership of Wang Zheng.

Halfway along the way, Yang Yiqing said to Wang Zheng: "Jiang Wang, is there really no one to confuse Your Majesty to ask for immortality?"

Wang Zheng's footsteps paused slightly, glanced at Yang Yiqing and the others, then slowly shook his head and said, "Our family really doesn't know about this, but in our family's opinion, there is really no such person."

Speaking of which, Wang Zheng cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is so wise and martial, who dares to confuse His Majesty, isn't he afraid of being seen through by His Majesty?"

Wang Shouren nodded towards Wang Zheng and said, "Thank you, Director Wang!"

Wang Zheng didn't dare.

Wang Zheng was also a person by Chu Yi's side at the beginning, and he was promoted by Chu Yi. Although he is now a valet of the emperor, under the intimidation of Chu Yi, Wang Zheng has been taught by Chu Yi's face over the years.

Although I dare not say that I have no selfish thoughts, I am quite principled on the issue of right and wrong. Although I am quite close to Wang Shouren, Yang Yiqing and others, they maintain a certain degree.

While speaking, several people came to the imperial study.

Entering the imperial study room, Yang Yiqing and several others saw Zhu Houzhao sitting there, and hurriedly stepped forward to give a salute.

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said casually, "You don't need to be polite, let's sit down and talk to each other!"

After being seated, Zhu Houzhao put down the scroll in his hand, looked at the people with a slight smile and said, "Could it be that the Qing family has something to do?"