Huanxi Farm: Pick up a husband for farming

Chapter 474 The Emperor's Temptation

Rongshui and Junli, having gone through the thrilling moment of the Queen's interrogation just now, thought that they finally did not arouse her suspicion. Thinking about the answers just now, they were all normal, so they should not be exposed now.

But ever since he met the queen, Rong Shui has been keenly aware that Junli's mood has been low, accompanied by the hatred he has tried his best to restrain, those emotions that hit him hard, Rong Shui understands, understands
Her consolation is worse than nothing, it is better to remind him that he has to cheer up to deal with the emperor. In short, this trip to the palace is exhausting.

After waiting for the eunuch leading the way to go away, she whispered into Junli's ear, "Okay, Junli, we will succeed, but for now, we must forget these emotions and the deep hatred for her." When you meet the emperor, you can't have such emotions."

Rong Shui walked beside Jun Li, such gentle whispers and firm reminders made Jun Li struggle out of the vortex of hatred, he looked at Rong Shui and silently nodded.

Then he held Rongshui's hand tightly with his big palm. Rongshui looked at him looking at the Hall of Supreme Harmony in front. The side face has a rigid outline and the boy's beautiful eyes. It seems that there are stars and seas hidden in it. Generally vast. The flame of hatred slowly faded from it.

Just like what Rong Shui said, he knew that he couldn't indulge in hatred all the time and delay all his business.

After both of them calmed down, they came to the place where the emperor was handling official business. The little eunuch handed Rongshui Junli to Xiao Zhuzi's hands to complete the task. It was a short journey into the palace without any danger. .

Xiaozhuzi was very happy when he saw Rongshui, he said to Rongshui: "It can be regarded as coming, and the emperor has been waiting for so long, how can you really be spoiled?!"

Rongshui knew that Xiao Zhuzi definitely didn't really mean to blame, but it's really hard to say that he was late to see the Holy One, he was just reminding the two of them in a different direction.

Thinking about it this way, he replied politely: "Thank you, father-in-law, for your reminder. It's not because I met a nobleman on the road and I was delayed in saluting."

In this way, Xiao Zhuzi stopped worrying about this matter and said nothing, just gave Rong Shui a look, and then said to her and Junli: "Okay, okay, then General Anbei, please go in first, the emperor is looking for you." You asked about the situation of the military training. Miss Rongshui followed our house to the back room to have a drink of tea, rest for a while, and wait for the emperor to summon me."

Naturally, Rong Shui had no objection, the emperor let Junli directly into the imperial study, it must be to discuss political affairs, as a commoner woman, how could she follow her in?I had no choice but to go around to the back room of the imperial study with Xiao Zhuzi.

But as soon as she came in, Xiao Zhuzi brought a cup of tea and left without telling her anything, so she could only watch her nose, nose and heart, and sat down quietly.

But after a while, she discovered a problem. This inner room is connected to the imperial study outside, and the next door should be the place where Junli and the emperor discuss political affairs.

There is nothing remarkable about such a layout, but this room is not soundproof!Everything that was said next door reached Rong Shui's ears without leaving a single word. It was clear, this was a bit embarrassing, since he came to the palace to be a serious guest, how did he know that it was as if he wanted to eavesdrop on the emperor's words, To put it more seriously, it is wiretapping political affairs, and the crime is not a small one. However, it is impossible to leave like this, right?
Rongshui felt like sitting on pins and needles, but the voices from next door came continuously.

The emperor said in a mature and heavy voice: "Although I have never seen the soldiers you have trained, but since you were able to expel the Khitan people in just a few months, there must be something powerful about it."

Jun Li said in a bright and slightly deep voice: "The emperor has wrongly praised the strategy of training soldiers, it's just about being diligent, as long as you can do this, it's not a difficult thing in the first place."

Although I said so, how could the hard work in it be just a short word?Emperor Zheng Jia knew about it, and Rong Shui only knew about it.

But Junli's attitude at this time made him appreciate it even more, because he was able to maintain such a quality of hard work, even after he won the victory. That's why he was valued by Tan Nan at the beginning. Emperor Zhengjia's attention at this time.

Emperor Zhengjia said: "It's hard for you to have such a character. During the month when the class teacher returned to the court and waited for his appointment, he could still be rich and noble, and treat him like nothing. Not bad."

Two good ones in a row are not enough to show Emperor Zhengjia's unabashed praise for him. At this moment, Rongshui suddenly understood what Emperor Zhengjia was referring to
What he said, isn't it... Isn't it that during that period Junli declined the bribe invitations from all forces to become a member of the banner?He maintains himself, does not form cliques for personal gain, waits and sees the changes, devotes himself wholeheartedly to Emperor Zheng Jia, and obeys his arrangements.

In the eyes of Emperor Zhengjia, is this how he regarded him during that period when he declined invitations from so many officials and proposals to join the sect?
Rong Shui remembered that although he didn't understand the reason why Junli rejected all the visitors, he still agreed with his approach.

When you become famous, you must learn to be wise and protect yourself at any time. The purpose of Jun Li and them is not to seek any power or high position. Their purpose is to vindicate the grievances of the noble concubine.

Jun Li didn't say anything more, Rong Shui couldn't hear his voice, and didn't know what the situation was like now, but she was not in a hurry, after all, he shouldn't have any trouble at this time.

Just thinking this way, the emperor said again: "Although you are humble, you know that you will not participate in those party disputes, and you will not yearn for power and desire. Tell me honestly, are you really not interested in those riches and honors that cover the sky with your hands? ?”

Rong Shui's heart tightened, this question was a tick, and the very difficult to answer denial seemed hypocritical and insincere, but admitted but didn't know what Emperor Zheng Jia would think.
Just when she was struggling, Jun Li said, "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't covet those things. No one would refuse a higher position and a better life, but I don't want to take shortcuts for all of these things. I am only willing to get it step by step, so that I can hold it more securely."

What Jun Li said obviously made Emperor Zheng Jia very happy. He didn't expect that the trusted general would have such awareness. This was also a test of him, a test before he delegated power.

So he laughed again and again. Rong Shui heard such laughter from the next door, and knew in his heart that Jun Li's answer might be the most standard and correct answer, and Emperor Zheng Jia was also pleased by him.

Rong Shui held his breath and continued to listen to the conversation between the two. Emperor Zhengjia laughed enough and said: "You are really good! From this point of view...you don't blame me for not giving you military power at the beginning, do you? What a good soldier!"

The emperor suddenly mentioned the matter of military power, and Rong Shui's thoughts became more and more on the side separated by a wall. Now that Emperor Zheng Jia mentioned this matter, what did he want to say next?What is his profound intention? He obviously appreciates and wants to reuse Junli, but he didn't give him military power at that time. What happened to being brought up by Emperor Zhengjia on his own initiative?
Jun Li didn't answer, Rong Shui couldn't guess whether his inner activities at this time were the same as his own, and wondered that Emperor Zheng Jia mentioned this matter inexplicably.

But Emperor Zheng Jia didn't care about Junli's answer at all, as if he didn't care that he didn't give Junli actual military power, or whether Junli would have resentment in his heart.

He went on to say: "Okay. Let's not talk about these things. I still have a few troublesome political affairs here. Tell me about it."

Rong Shui and Jun Li hadn't guessed the sacred meaning from what Emperor Zheng Jia said just now, but unexpectedly, he had already interrupted the topic just now and started a new topic.

Rong Shui frowned, what is this?Is this out of routine? !
Jun Li's current status is military officer, so it is reasonable to say that he shouldn't be involved in political affairs, but let him hear what Emperor Zheng Jia said, and he certainly won't just let Jun Li listen!

Then the most likely thing is to let Junli put forward his own views and opinions?However, the purpose of doing this is to test Junli's ability?Or to put it another way. To see if he has both civil and military skills, and is proficient in political affairs. Wu can kill thousands of enemies on the battlefield, and Wen can know the way to govern the country.
From this point of view, was it a test for him before, including when she and Junli entered the capital?
Once Rong Shui figured it out, he suddenly understood the emperor's intentions, so can Jun Li come up with a solution that satisfies Emperor Zheng Jia?She clutched the teacup in her hand.

Emperor Zhengjia began to talk eloquently: "Recently, the floods in Guangdong and Guangxi have flooded the land, causing the people in the two places to complain. There are refugee corpses everywhere. Those who starved to death, those who were disaster-stricken, those who died of exhaustion, and those who died of freezing should only be allocated disaster relief funds. Sending town house officials to inspect and appease the people can also stabilize the hearts of the people.

But the Khitan battle lasted for three years. Once the food and military salaries of the hundreds of thousands of troops were deducted, as well as the cost of military supplies, the national treasury was already in a hurry. Listen, how can we get the relief money now? "

It turned out to be a problem? !Natural disasters and man-made disasters. Since ancient times, which dynasty will not encounter such a thing, the good ones will be sad for a while, and the bad ones will suffer from disasters every year. It is not surprising that the people are in dire straits.
Although Rongshui has been busy with business in the capital recently, he has heard a little bit about the waterlogging in Guangdong and Guangxi this time, which can be called a once-in-a-decade flood. .It caused huge losses. Without all of this, the people who have already died will not say anything. But the hundreds of thousands of victims who survived the disaster are just sad.
There is no home, and money and things that depend on life have been washed away. How else can I live?

Of course, we can only pin our hopes and the imperial court to save them at this critical time.

(End of this chapter)