The matter of exterminating the White Lotus Sect has been decided.

The emperor also removed the secretary of the military department and asked him to go home for reflection.

At the same time, there is an order for the cabinet to screen and recommend new candidates for the secretary of the military department.

Such an important position is not that the emperor does not want to be appointed directly.

It's that he doesn't want to do some things too radically.

If the military department Shangshu directly parachutes his people, these big families will inevitably endanger themselves.

At that time, I'm afraid it won't be a matter of the White Lotus Sect.

Therefore, Emperor Yuan Kang endured the dissatisfaction in his heart and handed over the appointment to the cabinet.

This can also be regarded as a gesture, telling these people of the family that as long as the interests of the country are safeguarded, he can still coexist with these families.

After the retreat from the dynasty.

The head of the household department and the head of the Ministry of Industry found Taiwei Liu Ji as soon as possible.

"Tai Lieutenant, Your Highness will go out in three days, is it too urgent, now that the treasury is empty, the household department can't take out so much silver, can you tell Your Majesty about some grace?"

Liu Taiwei turned his head and glanced at the Hubu Shangshu.

He didn't speak, just shook his head and walked quickly.

This made the Ministry of Industry Shangshu not speak.

Li Mushui, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, looked at Zhou Kang, the secretary of the Ministry of Households: "Lord Zhou, what does Taiwei Liu mean?" ”

"I don't know what it means, but this old fox is definitely not at ease, you and I this time, it's better to be cautious, otherwise something goes wrong, and we may be scapegoats."

After Tobe Shangshu finished speaking, he also walked away.

The corners of the Ministry of Works' mouth twitched twice.

Made, it looks like he's going to bleed profusely this time.

Although he didn't want the prince to win, he didn't want to lose the position of secretary of the Ministry of Industry.

Because this is related to his Zhou family's future planning.

The three cabinet members, seeing such a scene, were also thoughtful, and after making eye contact, they each understood what each other meant.

They all hurried to the cabinet room.

And Jiang Hong and Li Xing were stopped by Qin Jin as soon as they went down to the court, saying that His Majesty had summoned them.

Although the two of them had their own ideas in their hearts, they still obediently followed behind Qin Jin.

Yuan Kangdi saw the two and did not give them a good look.

Especially when he looked at the crown prince Jiang Hong's eyes, he became extremely fierce: "Prince, you kneel down for me." ”

"Plop."

As soon as the emperor's words fell, Jiang Hong knelt on the ground reflexively.

Li Xing was stunned for a moment.

When the prince saw the emperor, it was like a mouse seeing a cat, suppressed by pure blood.

In the past, he was still angry about rebellion, and said that the emperor was a faint king, and it was really a proper mouth.

Seeing the prince kneeling, Emperor Yuan Kangdi said coldly: "Are you guilty?" ”

"Erchen, know ......"

Jiang Hong reflexively wanted to say that he was guilty.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he suddenly realized that something was wrong, he didn't make a mistake!

Only then did he change his words: "Son, I don't know, please ask my father to make it clear." ”

Li Xing also hurriedly pricked up his ears, wanting to hear what Yuan Kangdi said.

Who knew that Emperor Yuan Kangdi didn't say it explicitly at all, but said to Qin Jin: "Big companion, go and ask for family law." ”

Soon, a stick more than one meter long and two centimeters in diameter appeared in Yuan Kangdi's hand.

Seeing Emperor Yuan Kangdi pick up the stick, Prince Jiang Hong couldn't help but be excited, jumped up from the ground with a rub, looked at Emperor Yuan Kangdi in horror, and took a few steps back.

"Please make it clear to my father, what mistake did my son make?"

"What's wrong? You dare to ask. ”

When Yuan Kangdi spoke, he had already walked forward quickly, and hit Jiang Hong's ass with a stick.

"Oh, father, you're real."

When Jiang Hong spoke, he had already spread his feet and ran, rubbing the position where he was beaten as he ran.

That's called a spicy eye.

Seeing the prince running, the emperor was even more angry, and began to chase after him with a stick.

This is really a rare scene of "father's love and filial piety".

Li Xing wished he was blind at this time.

Qin Jin, the old eunuch, saw this scene, not only did he not stop it, but he actually watched it with relish.

even muttered in a low voice: "Your Majesty and the crown prince are becoming more and more like folk father and son, it's good, this kind of relationship is real." ”

This made Li Xing can't help but stay away from him, this old guy's brain is definitely not normal.

You must know that Emperor Yuan Kang is the emperor, and the crown prince is the prince.

Even if you want to experience the folk father-son relationship, you can't score the occasion.

Now it is clearly not suitable in the West Warm Court.

Fortunately, Qin Jin had already sent away the eunuchs and palace maids who were guarding outside the Xinuan Pavilion before.

Otherwise, if this scene is stolen, the royal face will be lost.

After a burst of chickens and dogs, the prince was finally caught by Emperor Yuan Kang and began to stir-fry meat with firewood.

After the fight, the anger in Yuan Kangdi's heart disappeared.

He looked at the prince coldly and asked, "Do you know that the governor of Hedong is my person?" He was killed by the White Lotus Sect after only two months in office, and Hedong City was also occupied, and today the court is like this, don't you think it's strange? ”

"What's wrong? Lao Li said that if we break ten thousand laws with one force, no matter what conspiracy and calculation they have, as long as we have enough strength to exterminate the White Lotus Sect and recover Hedong City, no matter how much calculation they have, it will be useless. ”

Jiang Hong suddenly said this.

Emperor Yuan Kangdi turned his head to look at Li Xing, and did not ask, just kept staring.

This scared Li Xing enough.

Your uncle, I just said it casually, are you still serious?

Hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, Weichen knows that he is wrong, and asks His Majesty to punish him." ”

Li Xing understood very well that at this time, the explanation was that the prince had misunderstood, so he would offend both the emperor and the prince.

So I can only stop myself from responsibility.

Sure enough, as soon as Li Xing's words came out, Yuan Kangdi laughed.

He handed the stick in his hand to Qin Jin, looked at Li Xing and said, "Li Xing, you don't need to be nervous, there is one thing you may not know, I and your mother are brother and sister, and I am still your uncle!" ”

"This ...... Another uncle? ”

Li Xing was a little confused.

Lao Dao said that they had traveled through the rivers and lakes with Emperor Yuan Kang, and this matter seemed to be true.

It's just a matter of worship, and the old Tao hasn't said it.

None of that matters, though.

Importantly, it doesn't seem good to have an emperor's uncle.

Even if this emperor has not as much power as he imagined.

But it is enough to be able to seal the official.

Speaking of which, he is also a relative of the emperor.

Of course, Li Xing understood better that the emperor was trying to win him over and give him an identity.

Therefore, Li Xing understood the meaning of Yuan Kangdi's words, and hurriedly saluted: "Nephew, I have seen my uncle." ”

Emperor Yuan Kangdi was very satisfied with Li Xing's cleverness.

He said with a smile: "You are a smart child, you have done a good job in Lingwu County, and you have a tacit understanding with the prince, my uncle hopes that you can help you as always in the future, you cousin." ”

"Your Majesty, uncle, rest assured, my nephew will do his best to assist the prince."

Li Xing hurriedly expressed his loyalty.

Yuan Kangdi was even more satisfied, and his face was about to bloom with a smile.

"What Uncle Your Majesty, in the future, in private, just call Uncle I directly."