My subjects are too rebellious!

Compared to this warm scene in the palace, Zhu Di on the grassland has not had an easy time recently.

It has been half a month since he left for the grassland, but he has not received a letter from home.

He knew that this must have been done by His Majesty, and he was very worried about his wife and three sons.

I was chewing the dried meat, but it tasted bland.

Yao Guangxiao, who was sitting aside and eating the pancake happily, naturally guessed what Zhu Di was thinking.

He smiled and said, "General, don't worry. I have said that His Majesty will not harm the lady and the three young masters."

Zhu Di said depressedly: "I know, but I just miss them."

Thinking of something, Zhu Di looked up at Yao Guangxiao and asked meaningfully.

"Old monk, what do you think our actions will be judged by future generations a hundred years from now?"

"Will they say that I am a thief who stole the country? Will they say that I am a sinner of the Wu Dynasty?"

When Yao Guangxiao heard this, he laughed.

"From ancient times to now, the only one who has fought his way to this place is you, General."

"Yes, I am the only one who has fought here. Even if people in the future despise me, they should at least have some respect for me."

Thinking of something, Zhu Di stared at Yao Guangxiao and asked, "Old monk, are you going to heaven or hell?"

"If I don't go to hell, who will go down there to save you?"

When Zhu Di heard this, his brows relaxed and he looked at Yao Guangxiao, and they both laughed.

"Okay, okay, that makes me feel relieved."

Afterwards, Zhu Di looked far into the distance in the direction of the capital, with a look of more determination and longing in his eyes.

And in the general's mansion in the capital, there seemed to be some mysterious connection.

Xu Miaoyun was also looking in the direction of the grassland, holding a dagger in his hand with a firm gaze.

He said to himself, "Military Advisor Yao Guangxiao is said to know the future eight hundred years ahead and the future a thousand years ahead. He is truly the most eccentric person in the world."

"But, can this really be accomplished?"

"Is all this also part of the sergeant's plan..."

"The evil monk Yao Guangxiao is a man of extraordinary talent."

However, looking at her three children, Xu Miaoyun couldn't bear it and closed her eyes.

Zhu Gaochi seemed to know what his mother was thinking. He quickly ran to Xu Miaoyun, opened his chubby little hands, hugged Xu Miaoyun and comforted her.

"Don't worry, mother. Father will surely be able to drive away those foreign tribes on the grassland."

"Yes, of course. Gao Chi also needs to grow up quickly."

Xu Miaoyun looked at her eldest son, touched his head and said with a smile.

But the worry in his eyes was indeed stronger.

She didn't know what her three children would think if they knew that their father was not going to attack the foreign race but was planning a rebellion.

After sighing softly, Xu Miaoyun looked towards the grassland and said softly: "Husband, are you okay..."

...

On the other hand, Sima Yi has been having a very bad time recently.

As a smart man, he naturally knew Yao Guangxiao's abilities, and also knew that Zhu Di would definitely be able to successfully occupy the grassland this time.

He didn't know Cao Cao's attitude, he just vaguely sensed that Cao Cao's attitude towards the emperor had softened a lot.

Moreover, recently Cao Cao seemed to be deliberately keeping an eye on him and guarding against him.

Although Sima Yi had great ambitions, he had no power or influence.

Those provincial governors who commanded large armies also sent me letters, but how could I possibly assist them?

Even the legitimate emperor wanted to rebel, let alone those kings of the opposite sex who had no legitimate reason to rebel.

Sima Yi even secretly cursed them for being stupid.

"Father, the situation is becoming more and more complicated now."

"Yes, father, His Majesty has already shown his decisive character. I'm afraid these people under our command..."

After hearing what his two sons said, Sima Yi said expressionlessly.

"It's okay. As long as I don't do anything out of line, His Majesty won't do anything to me."

"After all, I am Your Majesty's nominal teacher."

Sima Shi said indignantly, "But father, Cao Aman has been crossing the line recently."

"Yes, father, Cao Cao actually treated our house as his own and came to visit us at least three times a day."

Thinking of this, not only the two sons were angry, but even Sima Yi couldn't help but want to curse.

All his energy-cultivating skills were no match for Cao Cao's shameless behavior.

"Father, why don't we just hand this Cao A Man over to..."

As he spoke, Sima Shi made a gesture of wiping his neck.

Sima Yi said quickly: "No, if anything happens to Cao Cao at this time, there will be no place for you and me in this world."

Sima Zhao also echoed: "Brother, what father said is very true. A little impatience can ruin a great plan."

Sima Shi felt a little unwilling. He watched his mother being teased every day but could do nothing. This was how it felt.

If Cao Cao had not brought Dian Wei and Xu Chu with him every day, Sima Shi would have probably been unable to resist taking action.

Sima Yi looked at Sima Shi again and patiently advised: "Master, remember, Cao Cao is just a small obstacle in front of us."

"What we want is not just a city or a piece of land, but the whole world."

"Remember, not only must we not show dissatisfaction to Cao Cao, we must also show goodwill to him so that they can let down their guard against us."

"After all, our current power is still too small. If we are exposed at this moment, even without your Majesty taking action, we will be doomed."

Sima Shi was also a smart man, so he naturally understood the pros and cons of this.

He immediately responded: "Father, brother, I was impulsive. Don't worry, I know what to do."

Looking at his two sons and then looking in the direction of the imperial palace, Sima Yi's eyes showed a hint of worry.

Because he couldn't understand every step His Majesty took now.

It seems to be disorganized, but every move hits the enemy's vital points.

Ugh...

Sima Yi sighed deeply and then walked into the darkness.

On the other hand, as the chief examiner of the reopened imperial examination, Yan Song was also worried.

So many officials have been executed recently that he can't even remember how many there are.

He knew that during the past half month, people were beheaded every day in Caishikou.

The bluestone road surface had been stained red with blood, and the fishy smell made him very disgusted.

But he saw an inexplicable emotion in the eyes of the onlookers.

support.

That’s right, support.

He seemed to feel the people's support for His Majesty, and it seemed that the more corrupt officials he killed, the more grievances the people had been redressed.

The support became stronger and stronger.

This was something he didn't expect.

Now that the imperial examination has been reopened, he feels even more afraid.

Ten years ago, there were many factions in the court, and none of them wanted poor students to succeed, so they united together and closed the imperial examination, which was a way for poor students to succeed.

But now, the imperial examination has to be reopened.

He couldn't imagine how long those poor students had been suppressed in their hearts. If they gained power, would he and his gang really be able to be reconciled?

Because of this matter, the Minister of War Ruan Dianfu and the Minister of Works Yang Su often came to me.

He also asked the Queen Mother for advice, but the Queen Mother seemed to be unconcerned about state affairs recently and was only focused on her flowers and plants.

He stayed in Kunning Palace and refused to take a step out, even refusing to see me.

In the past, Wei Zhongxian passed on messages to them, but now that old dog...

Zhao Gao was also an unreliable guy. All he did all day was indulge in pleasure and guard his own little piece of land.

Yan Song felt more and more abandoned.

Abandoned by the Queen Mother.

But he did not feel sad about being abandoned, and even felt a little fortunate.

"Alas, in this Dawu Dynasty, there is really only one person who can call the wind and rain."

"One emperor and one courtier."

Yan Song looked at the deep night and felt a little sad.

But there is no one around me to talk to.

...

In the Dawu Dynasty, ever since the death of Emperor Taizu, the ministers in the court have become chess pieces of black and white.

But the world is not black and white.

Black and white are always fighting, so it is gray.

If White has no successor, then it will soon become pure Black.

The existence of gray shows that there are still people holding on to the white side.

However, white is not white, but not so black. Black is not black, but not white enough.

That's why it's grey.

Having served as an official for many years, Yan Song has witnessed too many intrigues and deceptions, and has seen through and understood people's hearts.

He knew that Yin is within Yang, not opposite to Yang.