Chapter IV: Sealing Officials

The roaring hall fell silent in an instant.

Zhengde came out.

Tongtian crown, green dragon robe, hanging pearl spikes just at eye level. Under the light of the light runes all over the hall, the brilliance was radiant, and it was simply a holy light skill, which made people dizzy and couldn't see the original appearance of Zhengde - Tang Dou maliciously thought that this was the biggest role of the Tongtian Crown.

The ministers shouted long live three times, Zhengde seemed to accept the gift, and then the ministers should sit down, and the cushions should be used, and the most pitiful ones are those outside the hall, standing with a shrunken head as a humanoid background under the cold wind and morning dew at six o'clock in the morning.

The next process was quite boring and boring in Tang Dou's opinion, and the fact that Zhengde, the strange emperor, was running to the front line could not be publicized, otherwise it would really have a bad impact, so the real focus was on the previous expedition. However, it is clear that this topic has been discussed countless times in the ten days since the return of the army. Li Wei made a start, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he launched an "artillery bombardment" on Sun Nansong. And Sun Nansong also refused to give in a single step, and fought with reason.

Tang Dou only listened for two minutes, and he knew that the two of them were fundamentally connected, and their purpose was two. One is to shift the topic and let everyone switch the discussion of whether the expedition is reasonable to the unwarranted topic of "the benefits of the expedition", which is simply a false proposition, but it has to be done, because it will affect the wind direction of the entire Tianwu Kingdom. Even if everyone knows that they are deceiving themselves, they have to continue to sing this play.

The second purpose is really of practical significance, that is, whether to give military merit to those soldiers who died in the beast tide. It's embarrassing to say this, but strictly speaking, more than 30,000 soldiers can be regarded as sacrificing their lives for the country, and if they are still ridiculed and died unexplained after death, it will be too wrongful.

But how to say it? Just saying that the beast tide is definitely not good, then there is only the existence of extending the enemy from the demon beast to the back of the demon beast.

Fortunately, this is the truth, Sun Nansong definitely came with evidence, the only problem is that most of this evidence is indirect evidence, even if there are a few direct evidence, it is not visible, and it cannot be taken out to say, so this issue has to be argued.

This topic alone took up half of the entire five-hour Hajj, and the final result was ...... Heh, we'll talk about it next time.

Tang Dou's eyes were sharp, and he saw Zhengde yawning on the throne boringly, and then he was glared at fiercely by Li Wei, and shrunk his neck a little fearfully. However, this strange emperor was honest for less than thirty seconds, and began to look around the hall again, and finally found Tang Dou and Sha Yunyue, his eyes lit up, and he smiled at Tang Dou.

The result, of course, was glared at by Li Wei again. Then shrink your neck.

On the way back, Tang Dou heard Zhengde complain many times that Li Wei, an old man, was too harsh. But what Tang Dou noticed was that although Zhengde complained a lot about Li Wei and other old ministers, he did not resent and disrespect, especially for Li Wei, and there was a son's attitude towards the strict Lao Tzu - respectful and afraid, but he did not worship himself in his heart.

This is what Zhengde makes Tang Dou look up to the most - the strange personality is nothing, and the ability can almost be cultivated, but the heart is extremely difficult to change. Zhengde has a good heart, even if he can't be a meritorious emperor, it's not bad to be a conservative emperor.

It is estimated that this is also the real reason why the ministers endured this goods together, otherwise there are many ways to let this guy have a few children in advance, and then kick him off the throne after inheriting the artifact.

After nearly three hours of discussion, the sun finally peeked out of the sky, and the light passed through the thin spring morning fog and softly spread over the entire hall.

There is always something magical about sunlight, both physically and psychologically.

The voices of the two ministers, who were fighting for the red face, became quieter and quieter, and finally they simply stopped, and each of them gave way to a step, and a new policy was finalized again—congratulations.

It is estimated that the common people will be scared to death when they see this scene. But no matter which world it is, as long as there is a political regime, no matter how beautiful it is whitewashed on the surface, the core inside is still unchangeable bluntness, stubbornness, rip-off, and cold-bloodedness.

And many so-called national events are almost the result of two or two ministers arguing in the vegetable market, blushing and arguing with thick necks until their spit dried up, and then each gave in one step. There are very few things like the emperor giving an order and kneeling down to listen to the holy decree. At least when the emperor Zhengde was in power, it should not have appeared.

The quarrel is over, and the court has returned to the harmonious scene of hello, me, and everyone, which can be said to be singing and dancing.

Zhengde's hard-working face also relaxed, blinked and looked at Sun Nansong, and then at Li Wei. Seeing that the two of them didn't react, they continued to blink, and those little eyes blinked so much that they were about to become flattering. Sun Nansong and Li Wei finally couldn't help it, the two glanced at each other, and then Sun Nansong stood up.

"Your Majesty. When he set out on this expedition, with the help of the alien Di Renjie and Sha Tuozhong, the casualties of the army were sharply reduced by more than 10,000 ......" Sun Nansong was only halfway through his words, and the head of Zhengde patted the back of the chair and said loudly: "Okay, it's accurate." Di Renjie, Sha Tuozhong stepped forward to listen to the seal! ”

Sun Nansong's face stiffened, and his turbid air was blocked on his chest, and he couldn't get down, and he couldn't wait to shoot this strange thing in front of him to death.

I haven't finished my sentence, although everyone knows that this is predetermined, you have to finish the cutscene anyway.

It's a pity that Zhengde has no patience to be grinded by the Hajj, how can he have the heart to continue to wait: "Two Aiqing, come out and listen to the seal!" ”

Okay, before he was sealed, he was called Aiqing. What is the official going to call when this is turned back?

Some of the ministers know the inside story, but their eyebrows are just jumping, and the expressions of those who don't know the inside story are wonderful, some people look like the end of the world is coming, some people are at a loss, some people are heartbroken, and it is quite lively.

Tang Dou and Sha Yunyue slowly walked out from the end of the hall, stood still in the hall, and after saluting according to the system, they bowed and stood there.

"Big ...... Uh, Di Renjie, you have meritorious service in protecting the army, I heard the marshal say that you are excellent in martial arts, and I will seal you as a royal front to walk with a sword. Sha Tuozhong, you are kind-hearted, save the wounded of the army from fire and water, and I named you the head of the hospital. Okay, you two don't have to bow politely, it's settled, I'll ...... I have made up my mind, and there can be no objections! ”

The strange emperor said that it was called a domineering, but in fact, he sealed two idle officials, and he had discussed it with Li Wei and Sun Nansong before, and the other ministers felt that there was no problem when they heard about the official position, so they naturally no longer refuted the emperor's face.

"Alright, retreat! Ah, Di Aiqing, you and Sha Aiqing stay! Zhengde was like a thorn in his buttocks, he couldn't sit still on the imperial chair at all, and he announced his retirement after a few grinds.

Li Wei and Sun Nansong's faces darkened, but they had no way to take this strange thing, after all, the business was really almost done, and the rest of the things did not expect this strange thing to host, so they should come down and discuss more by themselves.

Tang Dou's first Hajj in his life ended like this, and the whole process was summed up as "listen to nonsense, watch wonderful, finish fighting, call it a day!" Even he has to admire himself, a brother who worships the son, is really a new generation of little kings in the strange world.

Since Tang Dou and Sha Yunyue wanted to stay, naturally a big chamberlain stepped forward to guide the two of them from the side of the main hall to the inner courtyard. After walking in the corridor that was similar to the maze for five minutes, Tang Dou met Li Wei and Sun Nansong again.

Li Wei waved away the big inner attendant, and personally took the two of them with Sun Nansong to see Zhengde.

Or rather, escort.

The two important ministers of civil and military affairs stood on both sides of Tang Dou on the left and right, looking like escorting criminals.

"Di Renjie, what do you think of that matter?" Halfway through, Li Wei broke the silence first.

"Huh?" Tang Dou looked dazed.

"I'm asking you what your Majesty said!" Li Wei said: "Don't pretend to be stupid. Marshal Sun has already told me about it. The old man is on your side! ”

"Oh, what's the use of asking me? It doesn't matter what I think, what matters is what you think. If you believe, you will have, and if you do not believe, you will not. Anyway, my brother is also a wonder, in your opinion, in addition to being a mascot and inheritor, is there any other role? Tang Dou shrugged.

Li Wei's face darkened again: "Di Renjie, don't you think your words are too much?" ”

"Hey, Li Xiang, have you really taught Your Majesty seriously?" Tang Dou asked rhetorically.

"Why not? The three scholars still personally instruct them every day, but unfortunately His Majesty is really ...... It's really ......," Li Wei couldn't go on. It is estimated that if Zhengde was his son, he would have been slapped to death.

"Your Majesty has a temperament, and there is that thing that hinders it, so there is naturally resistance in my heart." Tang Dou smiled: "The purpose of my coming here is that matter, since Li Xiang is asking me now, he naturally admits that matter." So I'd like to ask on behalf of my brother, why didn't any of you find anything unusual before? How does Your Majesty treat Lee Sang? Li Xiang doesn't know? I, who have just known His Majesty for a short time, can also know His Majesty's feelings for Li Xiang from His Majesty's words, but does Li Xiang really care about His Majesty? ”

"Speaking of the marshal. You are the closest to your majesty, but have you ever noticed anything abnormal? At the end of the day, you just think that my brother is too much of a jerk, and subconsciously thinks that everything he does, everything he says, or anything he behaves is 'normal'. That's why you didn't find out. Isn't it? ”

Tang Dou looked at the two of them with a sneer, with a mocking expression.

Li Wei and Li Nansong did not get angry, but had a guilty face.

The most important thing to be loyal to them is to introspect. When they accepted the statement of Zhengde and began to suspect that there was another fake emperor, they had already asked themselves - why didn't we find out at all?

And now Tang Dou bluntly said that the key is to break it, and the first thing the two of them think about is not to be angry, but to blame themselves.

"Brother Di, you're over!" Sha Yunyue was worried that Tang Dou's words would make Li Wei and Li Nansong angry, so she persuaded in a low voice.

"No, he's right, we're not right." Li Wei shook his head and admitted his mistake: "If we care more about Your Majesty, we won't be unable to see the clues!" ”

"It's just that it's too weird. If there is no internal response, I am afraid it is impossible. And this should be ......," Sun Nansong said in a deep voice.

As long as it is confirmed that there is really a fake, then it is not difficult to imagine that there is a high-status internal response. If not, how can it not reveal suspicious flaws?

While speaking, everyone came to the imperial study.

"Li Xiang, marshal, you have arrived!" Zhengde sat down and nodded, and then immediately changed his expression: "Big brother, Sister Sha, you are here to help me, I have been too difficult in the past ten days!" ”

Li Wei and Li Nansong looked at each other and smiled bitterly, judging from this attitude, it can be seen how much Zhengde trusts Tang Dou and Sha Yunyue, and it can be seen that Zhengde has put his hope on Tang Dou in this matter.

"What you mean by hardship is that you were taught a lesson by Li Xiangshu, and then three scholars read the emperor's virtues in your ears every day, right?" Tang Dou said with a smile.

"yes, yes! Big brother, you don't know...... Uh, Li Xiang, marshal, I'm not targeting you, I'm just ......" Zhengde was about to complain, only then did he remember that Li Wei and Sun Nansong were on the spot, and he grabbed his head in embarrassment and wanted to explain.

Li Wei smiled helplessly: "Your Majesty can speak bluntly today, and today's true appearance is ...... No, I, Li Wei and Nan Song, are only here as elders, not as prime ministers and marshals! ”

Zhengde looked at Li Wei in shock, blinked his eyes several times, and then reacted, with a touch of emotion in his eyes: "Uncle Wei, Uncle Nan, you finally really believe me!" ”

"Stupid, don't you believe you can come?" Tang Dou played a round. After a pause, he suddenly said: "By the way, Your Majesty, I don't know what the Queen Mother thinks of your affairs this time?" ”

"The queen mother? She just said a few words to me and let it go. The queen mother has always loved me, and she can't bear to blame me more! Zhengde didn't care about the way.

But Li Wei and Sun Nansong, who had only been talking about internal affairs before, looked at Tang Dou in shock.

"By the way, big brother, what do you think of? You've said you've been trying to figure it out for the past ten days! Zhengde didn't care about the expressions of Li Wei and Sun Nansong, or he had long been used to not carefully watching the reactions of these two people - he was afraid of being trained before, and he didn't dare to look at it at all.

"Solution, I do think of a few, but we have to determine one thing first, that is, is there a fake you, or is there another you?" Tang Dou's eyes showed a light like fire: "These two situations can represent completely different ways to deal with them. It also shows how clever our enemy's methods are! ”

"How?" Zhengde asked.

"If there is a fake you, then our enemies are just average. No matter how real a fake is, it will be a fake after all, track him, find him, kill him, and the matter is over. It's as simple as that. But what if it's the other you, hey, brother, what if you say I'm going to kill you? Or do I want to kill you? Or do I want to kill you? Tang Dou had an evil smile on his face.

Zhengde opened his mouth wide and looked at Tang Dou dumbfounded. (To be continued.) )