Chapter 207: The Little Emperor
For Ling Ze, killing the minister's guy is actually an option that doesn't help him very much, after all, after the minister's death, there may soon be another "minister" on the throne, and then continue to manipulate the little emperor and do whatever he wants in this empire.
The reason why this happened is that the blame has to be placed on the two people, General Bud and Estes, because these two guys, who are obviously capable of taking over the empire through military strength, will not do that.
One is the old stubborn who has become rigid enough to sit back and watch the slow death of the empire, and the other is a war maniac who can be easily satisfied no matter what the empire is, as long as she can be beaten with a rod, this empire has spread these two pillars of the empire, and I don't know whether to say lucky or unlucky.
Fortunately, at least the empire will not have a military disaster, at least it will not be broken by foreign tribes, and there will be no warlords holding the royal family hostage, and the unfortunate situation is that the little emperor is manipulated by a civil minister, but no one can give the little emperor any help.
"This plan is too dangerous, let's do it step by step, it's easy to pull the egg if you take too big a step."
Ling Ze has never been a reckless person, he has a lot of ideas, but not every one of them will be very timely, and not every idea must be implemented seriously.
After realizing the danger of that method, Ling Ze had already decisively given up the idea of taking the risk.
He felt that he was still honest, and he followed Estes to the palace for a trip, and it was okay to meet Minister Ernest and the little emperor, and put other thoughts aside for the time being, so as not to expose his identity rashly.
However, Ling Ze is still quite confident in this point, because he can manipulate the release and concealment of the "killing intent", so that he will not be exposed because the murderous aura is detected.
And his skillful use of the imperial tool will not allow him to expose himself because of the concentration of his gaze as he did at the beginning.
Ling Ze followed Estes all the way into the palace, because Estes was together, so they were unimpeded all the way, and no one even stopped them, and the two of them easily entered the depths of the palace without any investigation.
Minister Earnest and the little emperor, of course, did not wait for Estes and Ling Ze in the main hall, after all, it was not a formal court meeting, it was just a private meeting, and there was no need to be so excited, so the place where they met was in the emperor's study.
Along the way, Ling Ze had a good look at the palace of this empire with a thousand-year-old national fortune.
The architectural style of the entire palace highlights a gorgeous and brilliant, in Ling Ze's view, this architectural style can be said to be a combination of China and Europe, quite a bit of nondescript eccentricity, but the gorgeous buildings of different styles piled up together make this palace have a special momentum.
And because it is built on the highest part of the imperial capital, no matter where you stand in this palace and look out, you can see a very good view, overlooking the entire imperial capital, the momentum of the king in the world, but it is full.
"This is the one General Estes just found recently... That one... Romantic partners? ”
After the little emperor saw Estes and Ling Ze enter the study, the first thing he noticed was Ling Ze next to Estes, he had already learned some things about Estes and Ling Ze from Minister Ernest, so the little gossip heart in his chest was now burning very vigorously.
This little emperor is really idle, and he has always been like this, including later, he was able to have time to help Estes find a partner, just because he was too idle.
After all, all government affairs and military affairs are handled by the minister Ornest, General Bud and Estes, although the little emperor was brought by the minister Earnest when he was in the main hall, he was brought a little sense of existence, but that was just the way the minister Earnest fooled him, and the specific government affairs were decided by the minister in private.
As a puppet emperor, he was cultivated by the minister Earnest to eat, drink and have fun all day long, of course he was idle day by day, which was exactly what the minister Earnest wanted.
When he can do the things of men and women, the minister Onest will not hesitate to take him to start a life of lustful dogs and horses, wine pools and meat forests.
This kind of life is very enviable for the vast majority of people in the empire, but for the little emperor with the blood of the imperial family, this is undoubtedly an insult, an insult to the blood flowing in his body, the huge empire he inherited.
"I've seen Your Majesty, my name is Ling Ze."
Using the power of the emperor, looking at this little emperor, Ling Ze answered his question, he was similar to Estes beside him, he maintained an attitude of neither humility nor arrogance, so that he would neither make people doubt nor lose face.
As for Ling Ze's attitude, Minister Ernest and the little emperor didn't care much, after all, they were the ones who came with Estes, and they also had "that kind of relationship" with Estes, so they had a little more tolerance for Ling Ze.
It's just that for Ling Ze's appearance, for the fact that he is really a blind man, Earnest and the little emperor are still a little surprised, obviously they don't understand Estes's concept of love very well.
"Why do these two guys default to our relationship? I didn't admit that we were. ”
Ling Ze complained in his heart, although he didn't deny it directly for convenience, and Estes didn't deny it, but the two of them really didn't have a clear relationship between men and women, Ling Ze still thought that he was Estes's captive, and he did have a lot of B in his heart.
"Is there anything wrong with calling me suddenly? Chancellor, Your Majesty. ”
Estes's attitude was actually somewhat obvious, and she was obviously not very happy, because she felt that the minister was a little too concerned about the attitude of the weak.
It's just some wine bag and rice bucket-like aristocrats, Ling Ze will kill him, even if they protest, what can they do? It's a big deal to kill them all.
Estes's thinking is her standard "survival of the fittest" thinking, in short, no matter what the factor, as long as I am stronger than you, I can control your destiny if I want to.
Although Estes seems normal most of the time in her life, even a little girly, but once she is really angry, once someone really offends her, then she will show another side of herself, the side that belongs to the Queen of the Iceberg.
Although Ling Ze has not agreed to her request yet, Estes has obviously regarded Ling Ze as his own person, so her current attitude will be bad, naturally because she wants to protect her shortcomings.
"Don't worry, Estes, I don't mean to hold accountable, just go through a superficial process, and more or less give those nobles a little face, after all, they are also an important part of this empire."
Minister Earnest obviously sensed Estes's unhappiness, and as a partner for so long, he was able to live in harmony with Estes all the time, naturally because he had almost figured out Estes's character.
It was indeed a very wise move for him to take Estes to the treasury to select the Imperial Tool, and the reward for his wise investment was that he was now able to sit firmly in the position of this minister.
If it weren't for Estes becoming one of the "Twin Walls of the Empire", but another general, the minister would definitely not be in a good situation now.
"That's good, if it's nothing, we'll go back."
Estes nodded, and was about to leave here with Ling Ze, she had always been so straightforward and clear, and the little emperor and Minister Ernest had long been accustomed to her like this.
"Estes, wait a minute, I want to talk to this Mr. Ling Ze."
But this time, the little emperor took the initiative to stop Estes, he obviously had some ideas of his own, or he was obviously a little curious and gossipy, he wanted to know more about Ling Ze, a new character.
"What's the matter? Your Majesty. ”
Sensing that Estes had stopped, Ling Ze took the words of the little emperor, this little emperor was actually quite pitiful, it was his luck and his misfortune to be born in the imperial family.
But compared to the vast majority of people under his rule, he was lucky enough, after all, he had plenty of time to indulge in pleasures, until the day came a cup of poisoned wine, and he died like his father and mother.
"Mr. Ling Ze, I want to know, why did you kill those nobles? Did they do something wrong? Why do you use such cruel means to harm them? ”
The little emperor asked the question in his heart, he didn't understand why the person who was favored by Estes would do that kind of thing, in his heart, Estes was obviously a very trustworthy and perfect general, and how did a person who wantonly slaughtered nobles get the favor of General Estes?
“......”
"Don't you know that they play the game of riding horses and stepping on children in the slums? To see who trampled more children to death on horseback, is this something that normal people can do? I thought they were all demons in human skin, so I sent them back to where they belonged one by one, and there was obviously no room for their demons in the world. ”
Ling Ze's words made the little emperor's mouth open wide in surprise, he obviously didn't know the cause and effect of the matter, and after being told all this by Ling Ze, this little emperor was really a little shocked by the facts.
"This guy..."
Standing beside the little emperor, the fat minister Earnest, who looked like a parent, squinted his eyes slightly.
He felt that there was something wrong with Ling Ze, he felt that Ling Ze could say such a thing, not like someone who would voluntarily be with Estes, the minister Earnest was obviously much smarter than the little emperor, and more intelligent than Estes.
"Was it taken by Estes, so he forcibly took it with him? Her personality is capable of doing such things. ”
Minister Earnest made some guesses based on his knowledge of Estes, and I have to say that he really knew Estes quite well, so he really guessed the truth of the matter easily.
"I hope it doesn't affect Estes."
Minister Obest thought so in his heart, but then he relieved himself, because he felt that the person who could influence Estes probably did not exist yet.
After all, what the woman of Estes decided would never change because of the will of others, and Minister Ernest didn't think that Ling Ze had the ability to change the mind of the woman Estes.
"Minister! That's exactly what it is! Why didn't those nobles explain it to me clearly when they came to sue at that time?! Are they deceiving me?! Do you think I'm young, so I can be deceived at will?! ”
The little emperor was visibly annoyed, and he looked at Minister Earnest beside him and raised his doubts about him.
This little emperor still has some correct three views, at least he didn't say anything about those nobles doing the right thing, in fact, in comparison, this little emperor may be the one who is most like a normal person among the four people present.
"Someone must want to deceive Your Majesty, I will send someone to find out, Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely find out who is behind the scenes, and they will pay the price."
In the face of the little emperor's question, the minister Earnest was quite calm, and he only used such a simple sentence to make the little emperor nod with great satisfaction, and let this matter go over easily.
Ling Ze had already understood that this little emperor might not be really bad, but he might be really a little "stupid", he really believed in the minister Earnest too much.
But Ling Ze felt that this was actually one of the reasons why this little emperor could live so well, if he was really very smart, maybe the minister would not let him go so much, sometimes a little stupid would be luckier.
And Ling Ze also realized that in this state of this little emperor, it is no wonder that Minister Earnest can act recklessly, this little emperor basically trusts Minister Earnest unconditionally, no matter whether the matter is right or wrong, as long as it is Minister Earnest said, it must be right, and others can't stand up to a word from Minister Earnest.
For example, in this matter, Minister Earnest can take the opportunity to solve a few dissidents, as long as he says that those people are behind the nobles' coaxing of the little emperor, he can make the little emperor easily order those people to be executed.
"You did a great job, Ling Ze, do you have any idea of wanting to be an official, if you have an idea, you can ask the minister to arrange it for you, I think you are very powerful and honest, much more honest than those guys who lied to me."
The little emperor looked at Ling Ze again, his favorability towards Ling Ze had obviously increased a lot, and he had even moved the idea of letting Ling Ze enter the court, of course, whether it would work or not depended on the minister's intentions, and he would "respect" the minister's opinion.
However, Ling Ze still didn't have a good impression of him, because this little emperor was really a little too stupid, so stupid that Ling Ze couldn't even raise the idea of educating him.
Moreover, Ling Ze felt that if this little emperor knew that he was actually the leader of a gang of rebellious ministers and thieves, he probably wouldn't have any good feelings for him anymore.
"I don't think so."
Ling Ze rejected the little emperor, if this little emperor gave in on the spot, he might think about it and let him enter the court as an official, then it would be better to simply avoid it.
"That's a pity, I don't have anything to do, you guys step down, I won't delay General Estes's time."
Seeing Ling Ze's simple refusal, the little emperor just felt a little pity, but he didn't care too much, but allowed Estes and Ling Ze to leave.
"The minister retired."
Estes simply took Ling Ze and left, she was actually quite pure emotionally, she didn't want to affect them because of this kind of mess.