The grass in the factory should be plucked

Jiang Li smiled and said, "It must have happened. It's all recorded in Zuo Zhuan."

"That's the weird part. Four capitals of countries far from each other caught fire at the same time. And the time and location are exactly the same as predicted by the astrologer half a year ago. Do you think it's possible?"

Mingyue and Cuibai shook their heads.

Cuibai added: "If it is what the prince said, I will definitely believe it!"

Jiang Li laughed and said, "I don't know how to tell fortunes either!"

She continued, "Why was my master so sure that the fire was set by someone? He said that it depends on the situation at the time."

"At that time, the status of astrologers was gradually declining, and they were eager to revive their former glory. Bi Zao, a minister of the State of Zheng, was also an astrologer. He said to the governor Zichan that if he gave him the ritual vessels Guan Jia and Yu Zan and let me offer sacrifices to the gods, the capital of Zheng would definitely not catch fire."

"The Guan Jia and Yu Zan are treasures in the national treasury, how can we give them to him? Zichan certainly disagreed and said disapprovingly, as a human being, how could Bi Zao know about the gods? He said a lot of things, and he was only right once or twice."

"It is estimated that the governors of other countries were the same. No one paid any attention to these astrologers. As a result, on May 13, fires broke out in the capitals of the four cities at the same time."

"Bi Zao was very proud now. He said that if I didn't give me the Guan Jia and Yu Zan, there would be another fire in Zheng State."

Mingyue blinked her eyes: "Did you give it to him later?"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Zichan is also a stubborn person, he is determined not to give it to me."

Cuibai asked, "Is there really another fire in Zheng?"

Jiang Li chuckled and said, "No. Arson in the capital is too risky, and I guess no one would join forces with him. In the end, Bi Zao didn't succeed."

"Combining these circumstances, my master said that this was a premeditated arson!"

"The astrologers wanted to revive their positions, and the ministers wanted to overthrow the consuls. In short, each had their own agenda, which led to the miracle of 'the Betelgeuse sweeping the fire'."

Mingyue and Cuibai suddenly realized: "So that's it!"

Xie Changan thought more deeply: "Do you think that someone will use the "appearance of the meteor" to attack you and me?"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "It's very likely. Let's wait and see."

She picked up her pen and wrote a reply letter to Nangong Qinghe.

After Nangong Qinghe opened the letter, his frown suddenly cleared up and a smile appeared on his lips.

The next day, there was another grand court meeting, and the ministers continued to ask the emperor to give up the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai and the southern tour for the same reason.

Nangong Qinghe said calmly, "The Zuo Zhuan says, 'In the seventeenth year of King Zhao, a star appeared in the sky.' Later, the capitals of Song, Wei, Chen, and Zheng all caught fire. Is that true?"

All the ministers agreed.

Nangong Qinghe sneered: "You guys only read half of the book?"

He asked the Secretary of the Central Secretariat to take out a copy of "Zuo Zhuan" and ordered him to continue reading.

The secretary of the Central Secretariat read out the words tremblingly: "Bi Zao said: 'If you don't listen to my advice, Zheng will start the fire again.' The people of Zheng asked to use him, but Zichan said: 'The way of heaven is far, and the way of man is near. They are beyond our reach. How can we know it? How can a stove know the way of heaven? This is too much talk. Isn't it believed?' So he refused to give it and stopped the fire."

"In the end, there was no fire in Zheng State as Bi Zao predicted."

Nangong Qinghe smiled slightly, "Zichan said that the Way of Heaven and the Way of Man are unrelated, so how can we infer the Way of Man from the Way of Heaven? I think he makes a lot of sense."

Prime Minister Liang glanced at Lord Chang and said: Didn’t you say that it is impossible for the emperor to remember these minor details of Zuo Zhuan?

Chang Ge Lao looked depressed: His Majesty doesn't need to take the imperial examination, who knew he would study so carefully? Someone must have reminded him!

He looked at the Secretary Song Yang with suspicion.

Song Yang was the new top scholar last year and was the favorite student of Lord Chang.

Could it be that he has surrendered to the emperor?

Song Yang trembled with fear and gestured to the south imperceptibly.

Lord Chang understood what was going on and frowned tightly. It was Prince Jing'an again!

Wasn't she from the East Factory's secret guards? How could she be so knowledgeable? She even knew about this unpopular article!

Nangong Qinghe sat at the top, and saw their arguments clearly, feeling secretly angry.

I have only been on the throne for a short time and I am still not fully grown. There are still too few people I can use!

These cunning old officials in the court actually wanted to take advantage of the fact that his confidants Jiang Li, Cui Jue, Feng Wuhu were not in the court and use the "Boxing" incident to control him.

Do you think I'm a soft persimmon?

Prime Minister Liang gritted his teeth secretly. This female monster, Princess Jing'an, could actually train a "messenger" like the peregrine falcon that could fly thousands of miles a day. She and the new emperor were in the south and the north respectively, but they could communicate with each other smoothly. It was really hard to know where to start!

He motioned for Lord Chang to come on stage.

Chang Ge Lao had no choice but to step out and said, "Having said that, since a meteor has appeared in the sky, for the sake of His Majesty's safety, I beg Your Majesty to postpone leaving the capital."

After all, the capital is still safe.

"Have you all forgotten the tragedy of last year? The Queen Mother and the Duke of Zhenguo are still buried alive. Is the capital safe?"

Nangong Qinghe said in a deep voice.

Lord Chang was speechless.

Under the sharp gaze of Prime Minister Liang, the Imperial Observatory had no choice but to step out and say, "A meteor is coming from the south. There may be disaster in the south. I beg Your Majesty to postpone your southern tour!"

"Oh? Then the Supervisor may be able to see what disaster has happened in the south?" Nangong Qinghe said sarcastically.

The Imperial Astronomical Observatory can only calculate auspicious days and times and observe the weather. How can it predict disasters and blessings in the world?

If Jianzheng had this ability, my father would have appointed him as the Imperial Master long ago!

"Please forgive me for my lack of knowledge and talent. I really can't see it."

The director of the Imperial Observatory blushed and retreated in embarrassment.

Liang Shoufu had no choice but to take action himself: "The war in Southern Xinjiang has been settled, but the Southern Expedition Army is still stranded there and refuses to return to the court. Now there is a meteor coming from the south. I am afraid that this disaster will happen in Southern Xinjiang!"

"What the Prime Minister said makes sense. We must be careful of Prince Jing'an gathering his own troops..."

All the ministers agreed.

It is somewhat infuriating that a mere woman could be crowned a king in one fell swoop.

Now is the perfect opportunity. Even if I can't bring her down, at least I can make the emperor suspicious of her.

Just like General Su Chen back then, as long as the seed of doubt is planted in the emperor's heart, one day, this seed will take root and sprout, and become a sharp blade that stabs her!

"Everyone, be careful with your words!" Nangong Qinghe said angrily, and A'li was right!

There are too many people coveting the fat piece of meat in Southern Xinjiang. The officials in the court will definitely use this "Boming star" to attack her and Xie Changan!

"Prince Jing'an is pregnant and about to give birth. How can you let her return to the court?"

"Besides, Southern Xinjiang has just been pacified, and the Southern Expedition Army still needs to eliminate the remaining forces. Only after the situation stabilizes can they withdraw from Southern Xinjiang."

"I want to tour the south to stabilize the southern border, enhance national prestige, and praise the emperor's virtue."

"The southern border has just been settled, but hidden dangers still exist. I personally lead the royal army south to show the power of the Chu cavalry and deter those who violate the law. Wherever I go, I will understand the people's sentiments, show kindness to the people, make them return to their hearts, and educate the people with the virtues of a saint."

"This matter concerns the country. I have made up my mind. I hope you will know and not let me down."

In this way, Nangong Qinghe personally took part in the debate with the ministers and won a great victory.

An official decree was also issued, and on the first day of April, the emperor would go to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, and then tour southern Xinjiang.

Finally, Nangong Qinghe said grimly: "Prince Jing'an and Duke Dingguo pacified the southern border and expanded the territory for the Great Chu. They worked hard and fought bloody battles. They have made great contributions. I don't want to hear anyone impeach them again. Please don't hurt the hearts of these meritorious officials!"

All the ministers bowed their heads and agreed.

After this battle, the officials in the court suddenly realized that this young emperor was actually a hidden hero!

His previous gentle and humble appearance seemed to be just a veil. When faced with major decisions and crisis tests, the courage and determination he showed and the spirit of turning the tide made people no longer dare to take it lightly.

The southern tour was a foregone conclusion, and imperial edicts were issued to various places one after another. The whole of Da Chu began to prepare for the emperor's southern tour.

The local officials along the way were very excited. This was the time for the emperor to demonstrate his abilities and achievements.

If you perform well and make the emperor remember you, maybe you will have a smooth career and rise to the top!

Cui Jue finally returned to the capital, which made Nangong Qinghe feel relieved. He finally didn't have to fight alone.

The spring imperial examination has ended, and just as everyone had guessed, the number of admissions has increased significantly, almost doubling compared to previous years!

Nangong Qinghe discussed with Cui Jue and decided to send most of the new scholars to southern Xinjiang for training.

It just so happens that A'li is still in southern Xinjiang, and we can't let her sit idle. We should train these "newcomers in the workplace" who are ignorant of the immensity of the world.