diskusbooks Chapter 832: Apocalypse, natural disasters, and man-made disasters, the surname is displaced
Chapter 832: Apocalypse, natural disasters, and man-made disasters, the surname is displaced
Baili Moqing was silent.
He had actually wanted to go to the north for a long time regarding the Four-Nation Alliance, but he was waiting for the emperor to issue an edict of repentance, and he could not rest easy until this matter was implemented.
As for the flood, that was a state affair and he couldn't possibly interfere. Otherwise, not only would he forget about getting a confession of guilt, but he might even be held accountable!
By then, it would be extremely difficult for him to go to the northern border.
A group of officials stayed in Prince Li's mansion for half an hour, but finally left dejectedly.
The heavy rain has not stopped yet, and the sound of the pouring rain cannot cover up the voices of some people's dissatisfaction.
"Don't care about anything, don't care about anything. Is this world ours?"
"After all, they are royal relatives and nobles. If they don't worry about whether the country can be defended, then what should we worry about?"
"That's right! When you were admired by the people, why didn't you worry about this or that? Now that the country is in trouble, you're hesitant! Hypocrisy!"
"The Emperor is now confined to his courtroom, and this situation has never happened in decades! After all, isn't this situation and this incident all caused by Prince Li? He caused trouble, but then he just walked away, unconcerned, as if it had nothing to do with him!"
"For the sake of a dead prince, he actually forced the emperor to issue an edict of repentance. Isn't he going to destroy the entire country?! I thought Prince Li was a good prince who worked hard for the country and the people. It turns out that he is just a figurehead!"
The heavy rain made everyone feel upset and some people even started talking without thinking.
Some people agreed, while others watched coldly. After all, not everyone would impose their frustration on others.
Suddenly, a white figure appeared in the heavy rain. With a "bang", it kicked the people who were talking and sent them flying.
"Who is it that attacks an official of the imperial court?!"
When everyone looked back, they saw Shu He, wearing a white gauze dress, suddenly appearing in front of Prince Li's mansion.
Her face was cold and her temperament was noble, like a goddess from heaven descending to earth. She stared at them with a calm yet oppressive gaze. Not a single drop of rain had gotten on her, as if she had never been in the rain before.
"My Lords, you are standing right outside Prince Li's mansion, and yet you dare to insult my prince so brazenly. What's the matter? Do you think that my prince has no power and influence, so you can bully him at will?!"
Several officials who had been beaten stood up in embarrassment. Seeing that it was the Princess of Prince Li who beat them, they immediately felt angry, guilty, and unwilling.
"Princess Li, although you are a princess, you are only a woman, without rank or status. What makes you dare to attack an official appointed by the court?"
"That's right! Besides, we're just stating the truth. Why are you hitting us?"
"Why?" Shu He sneered, "Because you are a bunch of stupid officials who only know how to eat, drink, embezzle, and accept bribes, you deserve to be beaten!"
"Don't think that others don't know what you did!"
"You're from the Ministry of Works, right? Why did Kyoto's moat suddenly overflow? Why did the dam on the suburban river collapse, destroying the village? Isn't it because officials like you exploited people at every level, passing off inferior products as good ones, that led to poor water conservancy and ultimately the dam collapse?"
"You, from the Ministry of Revenue, right? The imperial court suffers disasters every year, and every year we provide disaster relief, yet there are still endless refugees, and the people are homeless. Could you please tell me, who did all that disaster relief money go to?"
"And you, from the Ministry of War, right? Every year when you ask for food and wages, not only do you ask for exorbitant amounts, you also seem so confident! Then can you tell me why, when the food and wages reach the hands of the soldiers on the front lines, only less than one-tenth remains?"
"Now that our dynasty is surrounded by enemies on all sides, we want to recruit able-bodied men from the people, but you actually say you can't afford so much food and wages?"
"Why, do you want others to lose everything and use their lives to defend your country?"
These words made those people's faces turn pale and red. They opened their mouths to refute subconsciously, but they could only say meaningless words such as "slander" and "defamation".
"How did my princess slander you?" Xuan Feng, standing behind Shu He, was also furious and lost his temper. He rushed forward and cursed, "You corrupt officials, each of you is obsessed with money! I have never seen you show any love for the people in normal times. Why, when you see an opportunity to make money, you start to love your country and the people?"
"You still want my prince to preside over the government? You officials are astonished that you can even say that!"
"Don't even mention that my prince didn't get the emperor's authorization. Even if he did, how could my prince make a decision on such a major military and national issue? You are clearly pushing my prince to his death!"
The group of people were so embarrassed and angry after being scolded by Shu He and Xuan Feng, but because of Shu He's status as a princess, they didn't dare to say anything too unpleasant.
In fact, they were in the wrong from the beginning. If they hadn't been so rude and said some inappropriate things at the door, this wouldn't have happened.
Grand Tutor Zhu Heng was also attracted by the commotion here. After listening to what Shu He and Xuan Feng said, he looked at the officials who held important positions in the six ministries, and his eyes were filled with evil.
At this time, Baili Moqing walked out of the palace, and his eyes immediately met Zhu Heng in the distance.
After a moment, Zhu Heng nodded at him imperceptibly.
When the officials who were beaten saw Baili Moqing coming out, the arrogance and brutality on their faces immediately disappeared.
Even if Baili Moqing didn't say anything and just stood there, those officials with evil intentions in the rain would be frightened out of their wits.
Seeing those people fleeing, Xuan Feng's nose was turned up to the sky, "A bunch of cowards!"
"Your Highness, Princess, why are people like this allowed to become officials? They are clearly parasites!"
Shu He sighed softly. Corrupt officials are inevitable in any dynasty.
She glanced at Baili Moqing, who looked gloomy. She guessed that he had probably made up his mind.
Seeing that the two were silent, Xuan Feng muttered, "If people like this can become officials, then can I do it too?"
"Have you decided?"
Shu He suddenly spoke, and Xuan Feng thought she was responding to what he had just said. His face immediately turned red, and he said embarrassedly: "Princess, I just said it casually, how can I really take it as..."
"Ok!"
Baili Moqing responded in a deep voice, which made Xuan Feng's face extremely embarrassed, and he even took back all the words that followed.
Aren't you talking to him?
"Then I'll go with you?"
"No, you should stay in Kyoto. If he delays any further, you will go to the palace to find the Queen!"
Shu He's face showed worry, and he continued, "Then you can take Xuan Feng with you. I don't need him in Kyoto."
Baili Moqing thought about it and refused.
"You always need someone to run errands. Now that Nanqi and Xizhu are both away, you can't do everything by yourself. Xuanfeng will be useful."
Shu He thought about it and finally nodded in agreement.
Xuan Feng: “…”
He seemed to be involved in something, but also seemed not to be involved in anything.