Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Storm Rises (8)
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Of course, there are exceptions. In the history of the Guangming Dynasty, there was indeed a person who died under the gaze, and that was the famous beautiful man in the history of the empire - the wind god Xiuyi but the weak Prince Wei. Three hundred years ago, during the heyday of the imperial literary style, Prince Wei traveled by chance, and the ladies and ladies of the imperial capital immediately called friends and told each other, blocking the ten-mile long street, just to see the young and handsome Prince Wei's face, however, it frightened the weak Prince Wei, and as a result, he was killed alive by a group of women.
However, this obviously has nothing to do with the thick-haired orc envoys. His stature was not comparable to that of the weak Prince Wei, and the Imperial Ministers could hardly compare with the ladies and ladies of the crazy Imperial Capital. Therefore, the orc envoy was very relieved that he was destined not to be killed by the ministers.
But for the ministers of the Empire, there is no better way to match their little courage than to show their anger with their eyes. They felt their legs go weak just by thinking of the tyrannical Empress of the Orc Kingdom and the armies of the Orcs who had been increasing day and night in the northern part of the Empire. After losing the Wolf Cavalry Battalion, they didn't think anyone else could compete with the Orc Court Guards. No one could stop Her Majesty from moving south. At this moment, they even have the same thoughts as the former ministers of state of the empire, even if they kneel, they have to pull the orcs to the negotiating table, and then what they have to do is to measure the material resources of the dynasty and form a favor with the country.
Ten years of inaction have made these courtiers in the imperial capital lose the courage to face the war. Therefore, after the defeat of the wolf cavalry battalion, the first reaction of these people was not to fight back, but to hide in a dark corner like a mouse to speculate: who should be the scapegoat?
Emperor Guangming saw the expressions of the courtiers in the palace in his eyes, and the indescribable loss in his heart. He soon discovers that if no one comes forward, as the Lord of the Empire, he will soon face the provocation of an orc envoy. To deal with an orc envoy with the dignity of an emperor is undoubtedly extremely "rude". The Bright Emperor even thought about what if he was facing an army of orcs now, was he really going to be a loner?
Fortunately, the Emperor of Light did not need to be disappointed for too long, because in the main hall, there was one person who would never be able to compromise with the orcs. Ten years ago, this man's wife died at the hands of the orcs, and even caused the father and son to turn against each other. Ten years later, his most loyal brothers and most elite men were all killed at the hands of the orcs. National hatred and family hatred, public and private, this silent and lonely man like a stone will not let go of this excellent opportunity.
Listening to the sound of "pop", a black military boot smashed on the face of the orc envoy, the orc's blue skin became more and more blue, and at the same time, there were countless hissing inhalations in the hall, Guo Zizhong was really ruthless!
To everyone's surprise, the Bright Emperor, who was the lord of the empire, couldn't help but laugh. He was really very happy, although as an emperor, it was very inappropriate for him to do this, but he couldn't help but be happy. Emperor Guangming was full of emotion, Guo Zizhong, a brute donkey, was still as rude as he was in the military camp ten years ago, and he didn't give the orcs face at all. Ten years ago, it was an old punch and a mouthful of foam, and ten years later, it was directly sent to his own military boots.
Prince Wen on the other side also smiled, he seemed to see the streets of the imperial capital when he was a teenager, a group of gangsters surrounded him and Guo Zizhong, this guy who was a head shorter than himself rushed in front, fighting in a group as if he was dying. It was a wonderful time!
"You", the orc envoy angrily pointed at Guo Zizhong.
"What are you?" Guo Zizhong tore off another military boot as a gesture to fight, while taking the new boots sent by the chamberlain and changing them unhurriedly. He clenched his fists and said, "The princess of the empire is also what people like you can see if you want?
"Guo Qing, you are too rude! You are a guest from afar, how can you treat a foreign envoy like this? Apologize quickly!"
"Your Majesty, you don't know, we are all rude people in Northern Xinjiang, and we only understand one truth, friends are here, there is good wine to entertain, jackals are here, only swords and guns are served. This guy was born with the appearance of a jackal, Your Majesty, you are too merciful, you must not be deceived by him!"
"You old rascal!" the Emperor of Light seemed extremely helpless, and was speechless for a while.
The orc envoy glanced at Guo Zizhong hatefully, knowing that it was not a way to make trouble. After all, he had heard that Guo Zizhong's stinky temper was as well-known to the world as his invincible prestige, and even Lord Obach, the prime minister of the kingdom, had suffered at his hands. And at present, it seems that the Bright Emperor is obviously deliberately partial, and he has no choice but to reluctantly retreat into the queue. However, the orc envoy believed that what he endured was only a temporary humiliation, and that once the kingdom's army was overwhelmed, these proud and ignorant humans would pay a heavy price for their arrogance. When the time comes, he will have to ask for it back a thousand times.
Prince Wen watched the orc envoy retreat, and couldn't help but sigh: Guo Zizhong has a boot, and it is so big and small, and the small thing is gone. What was once an extremely sensitive diplomatic incident has now become an inconsequential joke. Who said Guo Zizhong has no political wisdom?
After a brief period of chaos, calm was restored to the court.
At this time, the Emperor of Light suddenly stood up straight from the dragon chair, and the waiter wanted to come over to help, but was pushed away by the Emperor of Light, he directly took the other two holy decrees held in the hands of the waiter, gently put them in the palm of his hand and tapped them twice, and said slowly:
"As I said before, if you have a mistake, you will be punished, and if you have merit, you will be rewarded. In the past ten years, there have been two Aiqing who have made great achievements for the empire, but they have not been duly rewarded. Today, I am determined to give these two Meritorious Ministers the honor they deserve, in order to match their immortal deeds. Now please ask the imperial general, hereditary Duke Guo Zizhong of Wolf City, to come forward and listen to the title:"
Emperor Guangming's voice paused slightly, and he watched Guo Zizhong take a step forward. At this time, there was a buzzing discussion in the hall, and the Bright Emperor looked at the ministers who were talking, but he just smiled slightly, and did not stop it.
This is really unexpected, Guo Zizhong, the governor of Northern Xinjiang, who originally thought that he was guilty, not only was he not convicted after the defeat, but he was actually praised for the first great court ten years later in the empire. And listening to the tone of the Bright Emperor, this reward is obviously not trivial. The ministers were amazed, however, the chatter quickly subsided, for little was known what the next reward would be.
The Emperor of Light slowly glanced at the ministers, and his voice revealed indescribable majesty: "Ten years ago, the alien alliance army waved 600,000 troops, attacked the wolf city, and besieged Yinshan. Guo Qing relied on his own strength in northern Xinjiang to defeat the strong with the weak and save me from danger. Ten years later, I heard that the aliens were terrified when they heard about the zombie army in the north, and even left a rumor that 'shaking the mountains is easy, regretting the military disaster in the north'. Guo Qing is actually the military god of the empire and the pillar of light. In recognition of his merits, I crowned Guo Aiqing as the crown prince and the general of the Shangzhu State. In addition, due to the sluggishness of the Central Army, Guo Qing was moved to the Governor of the Central Army, and the post of Governor of Northern Xinjiang was temporarily replaced by General Bolu. In addition, his son Guo Wu, who is good at riding and shooting, knows the military, and is promising as a young man, and appointed him as the captain of the Praetorian Guard. Guo Qing, I don't know if you are willing to share your worries for the country?"
"The minister thanked His Majesty Longen, but he could only do his best and die. Guo Zizhong stepped forward to thank him.
Emperor Guangming waved his hand, making Guo Zizhong flat, and then looked at another place and said: "Imperial Prince Ye Zhong stepped forward to listen to the seal:"
Prince Wen Ye Chong was slightly stunned when he heard this, but he only paused for a moment before he stepped forward and bowed and said, "The minister is here." ”
Emperor Guangming looked at the elegant prince of the imperial family in front of him, his eyes were slightly stunned, and he was silent for a moment. At this moment, there seemed to be a subtle emotion in the hall. The eyes of the ministers were fixed on the two brothers for a moment. Quietly awaiting the Emperor's next words.
Emperor Guangming coughed lightly, and then said: "Prince Wen Ye Zhong is erudite and talented, known as a virtuous name, ten years ago, when I was in danger, if there was no Prince Wen in the middle, the fortunes of the bright country would inevitably plummet. The wind knows the grass, the Bandang knows the loyal ministers, and Prince Wen is difficult to turn the tide, which shows the talent of the auxiliary government. I am now crowning Prince Wen Ye Zhong as the crown prince and teacher, and I have added 100,000 households. In addition, due to the vacancy of the Minister of State, I appointed Ye Zhong as the Minister of State of the Imperial Council. Brother Huang, are you willing to share your worries for me?"
Silence, deathly silence. No one expected the emperor to make such a decision. For decades, Prince Wen was trapped in the imperial capital, holding the title of first prince but unable to do anything. Almost anyone with the slightest political acumen understands why! Because from the former Empress Dowager to the present emperor, they have only regarded this once famous prince as a prisoner, a prisoner trapped in the imperial capital.
"The minister is frightened, as a prince, as a minister of state, the light has not been seen in the past dynasties, and I ask Your Majesty to retract the order. Ye Zhong hurriedly knelt on the ground and said sincerely, at this moment, almost everyone could see his panic.
Emperor Guangming sighed lightly: "Brother Huang, don't refuse, now that I am in trouble at home and abroad, I am facing a predicament that has never been seen in the past dynasties, and if I want to protect the light forever, I can only uphold the determination that has not been seen in the past dynasties." Your talent is unmatched by the royal family, and even the post of Minister of State has wronged you! ”
"The minister doesn't dare, the minister-"
"Okay, I have made up my mind, needless to say-" Emperor Guangming interrupted Ye Chong's words without doubt, and after a long time, he said with deep affection: "Brother Huang, as a member of the imperial family, you have the duty of a minister of state!"
Looking at the back of Prince Wen Ye Chong's restrained retreat, many ministers were full of emotion in their hearts for a while, in their opinion, probably at this moment in Prince Wen's Ye Zhongzhong, I don't know if this matter is a curse or a blessing!
However, the ministers finally breathed a sigh of relief, and said in their hearts: This time it should be over! Such a lengthy court meeting has already made everyone hungry, and if they don't give a banquet again, they will not be able to faint on the spot, but in this way, it has also added a lot of real shortcomings to the empire.
Only a few ministers noticed that there was a deep meaning hidden in the emperor's reward just now. Because from now on, the empire already has the crown prince and the prince, but who is the prince? Where is the prince? The court meeting is far from over!
In the empire, almost everyone knows that His Majesty now has two sons, but the eldest son is dull, but the younger son is generous and intelligent, and he is still virtuous? This is not a big problem in the first place, but I heard that the concubine of the eldest prince seems to be pregnant, so this is a problem.
Sure enough, after the emperor sat down again, the chamberlain once again unfolded a bright yellow holy decree, completely ignoring the almost desperate and hungry eyes of His Royal Highness's ministers. This is destined to be a great court meeting for the Empire!