Chapter 54: He is the Lord of the Peoples
The next day, the emperor took Kuang Shiheng and others to Jingyang City early.
This news caused a sensation in the entire Jingyi, and men, women, and children all knew that the emperor was going to Jingyang City on horseback today, and asked the people in the city in person.
So early in the morning, all the people stood in the streets, watching the emperor go away.
The emperor rode a red horse, looking heroic. Kuang Shiheng, Rin Ruo and others all rode white horses and followed closely behind.
The momentum was so great that thousands of people were empty, and everyone wanted to see the emperor's true face and see what the emperor looked like sitting on the top of no one?
Zhao Xuzhang was born with a straight nose and thin lips, and his fresh and handsome face was more like an ancient carving painting. Although he is a little older now, he has a mature and calm demeanor.
When the woman on the street saw the emperor, she suddenly seemed to be wandering in the spring water, and she smiled.
What a blessing to be able to witness the emperor's face in his lifetime! Some people will never see the emperor for the rest of their lives.
All the people were discussing the emperor's heroic appearance, completely forgetting the purpose of the emperor's trip, and also forgetting the oath they had made to crusade against the emperor.
At this moment, everyone was intoxicated by the emperor's smile. It seems that the mediocre emperor was rumored yesterday, not the person in front of him.
Rin Ruo stared blankly at the people around him, and then hurriedly crossed out of the city gate.
I remember the day she was killed, and these people despised her with mocking tones and eyes.
Now that the emperor is traveling, these people have changed their previous arrogance and looked at the emperor greedily. Everyone's eyes are full of desire.
People are always complex and changeable.
She has no way to change this situation, and she can only see out of sight and be pure.
After leaving Jingyi, the emperor immediately smiled and said to Kuang Shiheng on the side: "General Kuang, these people are really enthusiastic!" ”
"Seeing the emperor's appearance is a blessing they cultivated in their previous life, and it is reasonable to be extremely enthusiastic about you."
Kuang Shiheng's flattery made the emperor more satisfied, and sure enough, he personally trained his courtiers, and his words and deeds were in the norms.
The mighty procession marched on the vast road, and the soldiers led by Kuang Shiheng guarded around the emperor, as if they were sworn to protect the emperor.
When the Emperor arrived at Jingyang City, it was already five days later.
Zhao Hongde learned that the emperor had come to the outside of Jingyang City, and immediately went out of the palace to greet him.
"Brother knock to see the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live!" Zhao Hongde immediately knelt down.
Afterwards, the people of the entire street immediately knelt down and said, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”
All the people bowed their heads deadly, and except for this flattering word, they did not dare to say a word more than the gods.
Seeing this, the emperor turned over and dismounted, and slowly walked forward.
"Get up."
"Brother Huang, why did you come to Jingyang City in person this time?" Zhao Hongde immediately stepped forward and said with a smile.
For Zhao Hongde's earnest flattery, the emperor's original anger was suddenly suppressed.
If it weren't for Zhao Hongde selling aquatic products privately, how could he have allowed Youlingguo's spies to take advantage of it? Things wouldn't have gotten to where they are today!
"What you do, don't you count?" The Emperor asked coldly.
The engraved face suddenly became gloomy, and the gaze under the eyes was even more gloomy.
Seeing that the emperor said so directly, Zhao Hongde suddenly knew the emperor's intention.
What a dignified one, he really played this matter to the emperor!
Immediately, Zhao Hongde's eyes rolled, and he immediately responded pitifully: "The younger brother is greedy for a while, it's the fault of the younger brother!" ”
After speaking, he immediately knelt down again, with tears in his eyes and a painful appearance.
Until this moment, all the people knew that the malaria that had been raging for a while was actually caused by their city lord!
And their so-called city lord has no intention of repenting at all. Even the slightest rumor has not been revealed.
He's hiding it so well!
"When are you going to be mature!" The emperor knocked on Zhao Hongde's head and said fiercely.
In the face of all the people of Jingyang City, the emperor naturally can't protect a point!
What he represents is the face of the royal family!
"Brother Huang, the younger brother will definitely atone for his sins in the future, so that Jingyang City will return to its original prosperous scene." Zhao Hong assured conclusively.
He knew that the emperor was giving him a step. All the people are looking at his attitude.
"Now that you know what went wrong, you can't put Jingyang City in danger for any reason in the future. It is even more important to put his focus on the political affairs of Jingyang City. ”
As soon as the words fell, the people of Jingyang City were furious.
Why did he, Zhao Hong, put the people in fire and water because of his own selfish interests, but he could not be criticized or punished?
Thinking of this, these people who were kneeling on the ground became more and more angry.
In the pile of millions of dead people, there are their deceased relatives. Now they knew that the lord of their own city had done it.
How acceptable to them!
If it weren't for the emperor and the city lord in front of them, they would really want to tear these two apart alive.
At this moment, the air seemed to freeze suddenly, and the emperor suddenly sensed that the atmosphere around him was wrong.
Didn't these people know who caused malaria?
No wonder, they are full of hatred at the moment!
Seeing this, the emperor immediately said loudly and righteously: "I was overwhelmed with grief when I learned that Jingyang City was infected with malaria. This time I came to Jingyang City, but also to express my condolences to everyone. ”
After speaking, the emperor beckoned and motioned to Kuang Shiheng to bring the treasury silver cloth he brought.
"I know that these are not enough to comfort everyone's wounded hearts, but after all, they are also my intentions, and I hope you can accept them gladly."
After that, the emperor immediately asked Kuang Shiheng and others to distribute it.
Looking at the bright silver and the bright satin cloth in their hands, everyone suddenly felt sarcastic.
At the beginning, they had been waiting hard for the materials sent by the emperor, but there was no trace of them for many days.
Their tears dried up, wondering if the emperor didn't care about their lives or deaths.
Now that the malaria is too big and Jingyang City is also recovering, the emperor is coming to offer condolences at this moment.
Does he really not take these people as his people?
After about a moment, all the silver and cloth were sent.
"I know I'm sorry for the people of Jingyang City, so in the next few days, I'll work with you and talk about my apologies." The Emperor said with emotion.
As soon as these words came out, the people were immediately stunned. Would the Emperor really stay and work with them because he apologized?
He is the Lord of the peoples!
But no matter how he compensates, their dead relatives will not be able to return. What's the point of doing this now?