246. I Am a Good Emperor (7) (1/2)

"I have something even more powerful."

The emperor, who was wearing casual clothes, was praised by the brother and sister, and the smile on his face became even more proud. He put the three dice back into the sieve in front of the two people, and quickly raised it up and shook it in front of them.

The sieve fell on the table. Wei Mingyan opened the sieve slowly with a mysterious smile, and it was empty inside.

Zhao Shujiu exclaimed, and the little girl who had been sitting obediently on the chair couldn't help but get down and hold the sieve inside and out. When she looked at it, she found that the three dice were really gone, and her clear eyes were full of surprise.

"Your Majesty, how could it be gone?"

"Come on, come on, I will change them back."

Zhao Shuqing quietly watched the emperor take the sieve with a happy smile, and silently watched him shake the sieve. While shaking, the wide sleeves touched the sieve, and then fell on the table, and the three dice inside were back again.

Looking at the younger sister again, the expression on her face when she looked at Wei Mingyan was no longer restrained, and it was as bright as the sky full of stars.

Humph, I can only coax Jiuer, a native of ancient times.

Zhao Shuqing did not spoil the show this time. He rarely saw Jiuer so happy. After all, she was a lady from ancient times. She could be more relaxed when she was young. When she grew up, she never went out of the house, let alone playing with them like today.

This child is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.

Thinking about it this way, a husband who loves to play may be a good thing for Jiuer.

It would be better if he was not so old.

The battle downstairs had been divided. Although Lang Su was defeated, he was not depressed or angry. Instead, he took down the silver that they had collected and gave it to the big man.

The people who were just watching the excitement saw that the white silver was actually given out, and they immediately made a few noises.

They just came to have fun. No one could beat the young men in three days, but they didn't feel anything. Now they saw someone win and get silver, and they immediately became eager.

Such silver, but they couldn't get it even if they worked hard for ten years.

At that moment, a few men who were strong on weekdays decided to practice hard. After all, working is also a way to practice strength.

The remaining young men were a little disappointed. After all, they had studied martial arts with the master, but they couldn't even beat the common people who had never learned martial arts. But when they saw the common people cheering loudly when they gave silver, they felt proud again.

But when they practiced martial arts, they worked harder.

From that day on, there were always audiences under the martial arts stage. Every time these young men went up to practice, there were always some people following them. They didn't have money to hire a martial arts master, so they could only do this.

The young men had some fun in being teachers. If they saw someone not doing the moves right, they would kindly give them some advice. After a long time, when they went out together, they were no longer avoided by everyone as before. Instead, they looked at them with some respect.

These young men were considered bullies in the capital. For example, when two groups confronted each other in the street, they would ride horses through the street when they were playing. Although there was no bloodshed, their reputation was not very good.

But since the martial arts training ground was built, there were always a group of people who came to see them every day and learn the moves from them. If they walked on the street, they could be called out which young man they were from, as if they had all gone to the battlefield and become heroes defending the Liu Kingdom.

In fact, everyone has a martial arts training ground in their house. After all, it is not a costly thing, and most families love it. But since they have been in the limelight in this public martial arts training ground for a few days, no matter how cold the weather is, the young men have to get up early and show their style in this martial arts training ground.

Being praised so highly, these young men now pay more attention to their image. They look righteous all day long, and they have to keep an eye on whether there are any ruffians in the capital who bully the people. They are now famous. Those people seem to treat them as ready-made blue sky masters. If they have any troubles, they will come to the young men with tears to ask them to make decisions.

Originally, it was just a small fight, but one day, several young men saw a pickpocket with their own eyes while walking on the street. They followed the clues and found a pickpocket's nest. They were also newborn calves who were not afraid of tigers. After discussing it, a group of people went directly into the yard in the dark of night, intending to catch the person red-handed.

Who would have thought that there was a room full of kidnapped children locked up in that yard?

The young men were all dumbfounded. After a fight, it was one of the elders in the family who ran back to Shuntian Prefecture for help. Finally, the children were rescued. In the middle of the night, lights were on in the houses of half of the officials in Kyoto.

This matter was a big deal, and the elders in the family went out of the house one by one to lead the people.

They were also smart. They found the place during the day and agreed to climb over the wall together at night. They didn't even mention it to their families. They sneaked out in the middle of the night and fought with the thieves. If there was any mistake, it would be terrible!

The young men didn't notice the anger in the eyes of the elders at home. They thought they had done a great thing and followed them home happily.

The next day, there was rarely anyone in the martial arts training ground.

They were all beaten and lay at home.

They had nothing to do all day, and those elders who were tossed in the middle of the night had to attend the morning court.

So the next day, Wei Mingyan faced the old ministers who had dark circles under their eyes.

He was happy and said, "I have also heard about what happened last night. Our Liu Kingdom needs such a husband. It would be bad if the noble disciples can only play around. They are so brave and deserve to be rewarded!"

So, Emperor Xuanyi rewarded them with a larger martial arts training ground.

This is simply encouraging them to be good at martial arts.

Several old ministers felt miserable. They had just decided to keep their children in the palace. As long as they didn't think about going to the battlefield all day long, they could do anything, including fighting cocks, walking birds, and playing with dogs. It would be much safer.

However, those juniors who used to like to hang out and play together are like demons. They no longer look like they were being drilled by the martial arts master with a sad face before. Now they are either practicing martial arts or walking on the way to practice martial arts all day long.

Especially if there are many younger people in the family, they used to compete more to please their elders than their clothes or looks, but now they no longer compete. They just make gestures all day long. It's addictive.

But now, even His Majesty has begun to support it, and those little brats are still shaking things up.

I feel bitter in my heart.

Thinking about it, several old ministers glanced at Prime Minister Zhao standing in front with jealousy.

This guy has been encouraging His Majesty to do this and that all day long, and he has never seen his son go to the martial arts training ground. He is really deep-minded, like an old fox.

The old fox Prime Minister Zhao was just thinking about whether he should go to the next court to fill his stomach, when he realized that his friends behind him were looking at him, and he immediately smiled back.

Okay, he's showing off, it's really bad!

No matter how much they resist letting their children learn martial arts, His Majesty has spoken out and built a martial arts training ground. If they don't let the juniors go, isn't that a slap in His Majesty's face?

As a result, the newly built martial arts training ground became even more lively.

More and more people are starting to practice martial arts. Even the scholars who are going to take the imperial examination are learning a few gestures.

Rumors began to spread all over the capital that His Majesty admired martial arts, but only Zhao Shuqing, who was hiding in the Zhao Mansion studying cement, knew that this ancient emperor just liked to watch others fight.

He thought that maybe in the eyes of the emperor, their fighting was like fighting between the animals kept in the palace.

Ever since Wei Mingyan ostentatiously transported the beasts out of the palace so that he could show Zhao Shujiu, the future little queen, his favorite game and make people cry, he went back to the palace in despair and put all the beasts into the forest. , not to mention the trick of watching beasts fighting.

This made Zhao Shuqing have a better impression of this ancient emperor. Although he loved to play and make trouble, he could still see his affection for Jiu'er just because he gave up his hobby just because his younger sister was scared to tears. Pay attention to.

After remembering that the importance he attached to him was not that of an elder to a younger generation, but that of a man to his future wife, Zhao Shuqing silently lowered his favorable opinion, and even lowered it a little.

Terrible ancient times, terrible emperors.

February is coming, and food and clothing have been sent to the army. Now is the coldest time. Not only the Liu Kingdom, but also the Huns have to face this coldness. Now for them, This is the best time to take back the seven cities.

If they win, everyone will be happy; if they lose, they will face more malice from the Huns.

Zhao Shuqing found that there were more new faces in his courtyard.

He was a little surprised, especially after discovering that some people liked to crawl into trees. The servants coming and going would not raise their heads to read at all. Only Zhao Shuqing, who liked to stare at one place in a daze, discovered that there were people hiding in the trees.

And every four hours, when the people in the courtyard are not paying attention, new people will come up and those on the tree will come down.

There are also people on duty who take turns.

When the emperor came to the Zhao Mansion wearing regular clothes again, he readily admitted that those people were sent by him.

Zhao Shuqing suddenly felt a little emotional.

He thought expressionlessly, had this ancient emperor finally discovered how valuable he was?

Could this be the legendary Shadow Guard?

I'm a little excited. Is there any legendary Qing Kung?

"I originally sent them all to Jiu'er courtyard, but there were too many people to accommodate, so I packed some in your courtyard."

"If you think it's too much, then I'll divide it into the main courtyard."

Zhao Shuqing: "...Oh."

As Wei Mingyan spoke, he picked up a pot of flowers in Zhao Shuqing's yard and touched the flowers and leaves with love. "I think this flower seems to have caught the cold. Why don't you take it back to the palace and take care of it?" "

"no."

"Since you agreed, I will leave now. Shuqing will not send you away."

Zhao Shuqing stood up and wanted to put on a condemning look, but his face remained calm and calm as he followed the emperor and said, "No."

"Don't send me away, Zhang Yuan, please leave quickly."

The chubby little eunuch hurriedly followed His Majesty. Seeing that Second Master Zhao had a cold face and wanted to pursue him, he immediately pointed to the flowerpot behind him and said, "Second Master, look at why there is a big flowerpot on this flowerpot." Fat insect?"

Zhao Shuqing paused, frowned slightly, and turned to look at the flower pot.

Zhang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly shook his round body to follow His Majesty who had already run away at an agile speed.

In the yard, the servant looked at His Majesty who was walking away, then at Zhao Shuqing who was looking at the flowers thoughtfully, and asked cautiously, "Mr. Lang, have you found any insects?"

Zhao Shuqing shook his head and asked strangely, "Why are there insects in this cold winter? Did Zhang Yuan see it wrong?"

The boy's eyes twitched. Seeing that Lang Jun had not noticed that His Majesty had already carried his flowers and disappeared without a trace. After all, he did not dare to discredit His Majesty. He followed his words and said, "Maybe Eunuch Zhang doesn't have good eyesight." make."

My eyes don't work well...

Zhao Shuqing's eyes lit up, he straightened up and was stunned for a while.

He can make myopia glasses. If he can do it, it will be a great achievement.

You can finally get the throne this time, right?

Seeing the handsome man gathering his cloak, he hurried into the house. The boy looked at the space that had been vacated because a pot of flowers had been taken away, and placed the flowers next to him there.

This seems to be the fifth pot of flowers that Your Majesty has taken away, but every time Lang Jun thinks it is the first pot.

With a temper like Lang Jun's, it's a good thing he was born in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

That night, it snowed heavily, and everyone in Kyoto was sleeping. However, a group of people, holding scimitars in hand, came out of various residences and entered various major mansions with clear goals.

The lace that was carried away by the emperor during the day stepped on each footprint. The man in black disappeared in the darkness, with cold eyes, and quietly approached the house step by step.

They all know that the people living here are the children of high-ranking officials from the Liu Kingdom who are well-dressed and well-fed and have no power to restrain a chicken. The Liu Kingdom people are not good at martial arts. As long as they enter quietly, even if they are wiped out, they will...

"Well--"

There was only time to let out a muffled groan before black figures fell down and landed on the snow.

Their bodies were carried away silently, and the blood stains on the snow were cleaned up. When there were no more traces on the ground and the heavy snow fell again, these people skillfully climbed up the big tree.

In other mansions, the noble disciples who were sleeping well were awakened by the sound of fighting. They panicked at first, and then they all picked up their spears and joined the battle.

Maybe they were still very immature, but fortunately they were protected and at most they suffered some minor injuries.

When people woke up and the lights came on, among the corpses on the ground stood men holding long guns and wearing Chinese clothes.

They watched helplessly as those people climbed over the wall and left. When they finally left, one of them stuffed a sword into their hands.

The men holding spears in one hand and bloody swords in the other looked at their families in bewilderment as they rushed out.

Looking at the blood on the men's hands, the ladies who hurriedly put on their clothes and came out all had hot eyes, and anxiously rushed over to check where the children were injured.

"My son——"

The elders were also helped out wearing cloaks. The first thing they saw was the scimitar lying beside the corpses.

These people are here to kill people.

If it weren't for the husband who practiced martial arts in the family and found out and killed them early, this family would have become ghosts under the sword.

Surrounded by the female elders of the family, the crying husbands looked at the corpses on the ground, feeling as if they were dreaming.

What's going on with those people...

"Before, you said that my son was not doing his job properly. Take a look at it. If my son hadn't killed these people, how would we still be alive?"

"My son, does your hand hurt? Why hasn't the doctor come yet..."

"How dare you commit murder in the imperial city..."

"Fortunately, you killed them in advance..."

Behead...?

Only then did the men remember that they had killed someone.

vomit--

When the vomiting men were escorted to the house to wait for the doctor, all the adults in the family who were officials in the court went outside to look at the corpses one by one.

This kind of cleanliness cannot be achieved by children at home who have been practicing for a period of time.

They didn't know why, but several elders in other mansions were shocked and at the same time somewhat understood.

Just think about it for a moment and you will know that these people must be sent from the palace.

And the dead people could tell their identity as Huns just by looking at their machetes. Those Huns were so daring that they actually targeted these children.

The husbands always take no precautions in the yard. Because of their status, these old guys are always surrounded by guards.

If he wanted to attack, it would be easy to attack Xiao Langjun.

If it weren't for today, their descendants would...

Although His Majesty is now in court, his temperament is pure. Who could have predicted this? It must have been the instructions of the Prime Minister.

From this point of view, His Majesty recommended the young man to practice martial arts, and the Prime Minister must have guessed that the Huns would attack these children.

But how did he guess it?

Several elders stayed up all night and made calculations repeatedly, but no matter how they calculated, they could not figure out how Prime Minister Zhao accurately concluded that these Huns would come to Beijing to commit murder in the calm.

When he went to court the next day, word spread that thieves had entered the homes of several dignitaries in the court. Prime Minister Zhao had a good dream last night. How could he have imagined that such a thing had happened? He was so shocked that he quickly went to ask some friends about their homes. Something happened.

The original guesses of several old ministers were settled after hearing that there were no thieves in Prime Minister Zhao's house.

He is the prime minister, how could there be no thieves?

This is a cover-up.

Thinking that if the Prime Minister hadn't noticed in advance and sent someone down from the palace, their children and grandchildren would be harmed this time, and they might have lost half of their lives, so they unknowingly lost their resentment towards the Prime Minister who secretly taught His Majesty without telling them.

They all smiled freely at Prime Minister Zhao, with gratitude that only a few of them knew.

After laughing, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart when I saw Prime Minister Zhao's expression of inexplicable laughter.

He looked like he didn't know about this.

He is as wise as a demon. With such a prime minister, there is no need to worry about the prosperity of the Liu Kingdom.

The author has something to say: The first ten little angels give out red envelopes, good night everyone