Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 173 Dark Tide
Now Zhao Kang actually told them that the two countries had formed an alliance, and to show his sincerity, Jingguo actually sent [-] pieces of fine silk as a gift every year.

You must know that because of the developed textile industry in Jingguo, the silk fabrics produced in Jingguo have always been the favorites of nobles from all over the world. A piece of fine silk cloth can be sold for five taels of silver in Qianguo.

This gift can be said to be full of sincerity.

The Minister of Rites looked at Zhao Kang in surprise: "Master Imperial Master, are you kidding me? Why was the Ministry of Rites not informed of this matter first?"

All matters related to diplomacy have always been in charge of the Ministry of Rites, so he had this doubt. Even Chen Bing and others were confused for a while and looked at the Minister of Rites.

Zhao Kang smiled lightly: "Because Jingguo only recognizes his own masters, is this answer satisfactory?"

Everyone was speechless. Damn, he really did it.

Lin Yu, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, secretly thought that something was wrong. Zhao Kang facilitated the alliance between Qian and Jing, which was a great achievement. He hurriedly asked: "Your Majesty, is this alliance letter true?"

Xiao Linglong glanced at him, nodded and said: "It is true, the matter of the alliance between Qian and Jing was originally mentioned to me by the Imperial Preceptor. The reason why the Imperial Preceptor was not in the court some time ago was precisely because he went to Jing State. "

"Now that I have brought back the alliance letter, the Imperial Master has made great contributions to my great cadre."

While speaking, Xiao Linglong glanced at Chen Bing and other officials intentionally or unintentionally. Immediately, all the officials who impeached Zhao Kang felt their hands and feet were cold.

His Majesty was actually the first to know about this matter, but just now he remained silent!
Is it intentional?
Zhao Kang actually gained such favor from His Majesty?
"It's all for state affairs, I don't have to work hard." Zhao Kang smiled.

Her Majesty the Empress rolled her eyes, who said you worked hard!

Zhao Kang had already turned back to look at Chen Bing and sneered: "Master Chen, I wonder if this alliance letter brought back by our national division is considered a national event?"

All eyes fell on him. At this moment, Chen Bing felt that he had been stripped naked and was being scrutinized in public, like a clown.

I don't know how much courage it took for him to open his mouth and nod, and said with difficulty: "Yes, the subordinate is rude. The national teacher is dedicated to serving the country and never slacks off."

Zhao Kang exclaimed: "That's right. So just now Master Chen said that our national master has neglected his duties and is not worthy of the title of national master. What do you say now? And all the lords who have followed Master Chen and stood up, shouldn't they be punished?" Can I give you an explanation?"

Chen Bing swayed, his eyes involuntarily looked into the distance and then quickly retracted.

Seeing that he was silent, Zhao Kang snorted coldly and turned to look at Xiao Linglong: "Your Majesty, I wholeheartedly went to Jingguo for the sake of my country to promote the alliance between the two countries, but I never thought that I would be slandered like this when I returned to Qianguo!"

"I, Zhao Kang, am sincerely willing to fight to the death for my emperor, but I never thought that in this court, there would be no room for my patriotism. Today, I ask your majesty to give Zhao Kang justice!"

Xiao Linglong's eyes were as cold as ice.

The officials panicked and knelt down one after another: "Your Majesty, we are also dedicated to serving the country!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, we didn't know before that Zhao...Guoshi went to Jingguo!"

"I beg your Majesty to show mercy to us for the sake of serving our country wholeheartedly!"

Xiao Xuance on the side sneered coldly: "You are dedicated to serving the country? I think you just have too much to eat and have no time. After all, Old Zhao is also a national counselor and an An Guohou. You actually wrote a letter to jointly impeach him. Who gave you the courage!"

He also joined in the fun and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is definitely not simple. I suggest that all these people should be arrested and put into prison for interrogation!"

Chen Bing and others were so frightened that they could survive if they were put in prison?

"Your Majesty, since ancient times, officials have not been punished. When we find out our guilt, we are willing to apologize to the Imperial Master. Please show mercy to your Majesty!"

"Can't you punish a doctor? This is really new." Zhao Kang snorted coldly: "The emperor breaks the law and the common people are guilty. Are you more noble than the emperor! How dare you think that your status is higher than the emperor? Your Majesty, I don't think these people can be retained. Now that we have this kind of mentality, maybe one day we will rebel if we continue, and we will kill them all!"

"No! When did I, the heck, claim to be superior to the emperor! Zhao Kang, you are such a bitch, don't slander others!"

Chen Bing, who was criticized for his incoherent words, was obviously a little confused. He was just talking about something reasonable when he was admonishing an official.

At present, they are completely unreasonable in this situation and it has become a joke. If they are killed by Her Majesty the Empress like this, then it will not be recorded in the history books.

Maybe he might even have to be known as a rebellious official and traitor.

"How dare you scold me!"

Zhao Kang laughed angrily: "Your Majesty, this Chen Bing is openly insulting my important ministers. It's not me, it's your Majesty! It's simply not enough for the common people to be angry if such a bold and crazy person is not killed!"

Li Yuan and the others almost couldn't help but laugh out loud. Watching Zhao Kang slap the hat on Chen Bing and others, they sighed again in their hearts.

This guy is really a piece of meat!

Xiao Linglong's face was calm: "Okay, Sir, please calm down, I have already made a decision on this matter."

Zhao Kang hurriedly shut up. Chen Bing and others wanted to beg for mercy, but were frightened by Xiao Linglong's look and dared not speak out.

Compared with the previous emperors of the Qian Kingdom, Xiao Linglong was undoubtedly benevolent. In the five years since he took the throne, he had mostly killed corrupt officials and rarely killed ministers.

But at the same time, she is also the most murderous one.Once she decided to kill someone, it would be useless for anyone to plead for mercy. After all, she was the one who personally led the troops into battle.

Why does the aloof status of the Third Duke of the Qian Kingdom lack a eunuch?
Wasn't it just the first year she took the position?
At that time, all the officials in the court knelt in the main hall for three days and three nights, but they could not change Her Majesty's determination. This shows that she was decisive in killing!
"The senior officials Chen Bing and the imperial censor Zhang Jie... were officials who did not think carefully about their words and deeds. They slandered and impeached our imperial advisor without verification. Chen Bing and Zhang Jie were pushed out of the Meridian Gate and beheaded. The rest were demoted to common people and were not allowed to be employed for three generations. !”

"Your Majesty, spare your life! Your Majesty, spare your life!"

Chen Bing and others screamed in panic, but Xiao Linglong ignored them. She glanced at the direction of Lin Yu and Taifu Zhao, the Minister of Industry, and announced their withdrawal.

The look in their eyes before parting made the two of them tremble, secretly cursing Chen Bing to deserve death.

Chen Bing subconsciously looked at the two of them before. If it weren't for the support of the two of them, no matter how courageous Chen Bing was, he would not dare to lead people to impeach Zhao Kang.

Out of the palace.

Taifu Zhao and Lin Yu, Minister of Industry, both looked equally embarrassed. Unexpectedly, targeting Zhao Kang this time was in vain.

Lin Yu asked: "What should the master do now?"

Taifu Zhao said softly: "Don't act rashly yet. I didn't expect that he could actually promote the alliance between the two countries. This matter is beyond my expectation. Doesn't His Highness want to start construction in the outer city? Let's start from this aspect when the time comes."

Lin Yu lowered his eyebrows and thought: "I suddenly feel that Zhao Kang is not fooling around with His Highness anymore, and maybe they will develop into the inner city."

Taifu Zhao smiled coldly: "To the inner city? Then I will let them know what it means to be unable to move even an inch!"

A small fight in the outer city is nothing. The aristocratic families in the inner city are intertwined. How many people want to reach out, but won't they all be disgraced in the end?

(End of this chapter)