After becoming an animal, I also have to farm

"Trash! It's all trash!"

Tu Su was unwilling to accept this fact, so he threw the memorial in his hand directly at the face of the minister who was kneeling on the ground to report.

"Five whole days! Twenty thousand soldiers and horses disappeared from Yumen Pass for five days! Only then did the news reach me!

Did I keep you good-for-nothings like you just to hear you report such a terrible situation?!"

Tu Su sat on the dragon throne, breathing heavily, feeling like he was about to explode with anger.

His rapidly heaving chest, violently beating heart, and bloodshot eyes made him look like a deranged madman rather than a strategizing emperor.

However, although Tu Su was in power, the court officials below were extremely disdainful of him.

Since the old emperor was forced to abdicate, the court has been divided into countless factions.

We see each other every day, and we have been cooperating privately for a long time. Our interests have long been like tree roots hidden in the soil, with branches intertwined with each other.

Although the court officials stood on different sides in public, they could still work together behind the scenes as long as the benefits were sufficient.

For example, now, because of the 20,000 soldiers and horses, Tu Su scolded all the court officials who reported to him, and even implicated several departments such as the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue.

Most of the court officials were relatives by marriage or by blood, and their interests were closely intertwined. They also had ample private communication.

If one person was scolded, the court officials might just watch the fun and remain indifferent.

But if many people are implicated, those who are accused will feel resentful and will look at each other at the same time, and begin to resist.

Why?! It's clearly not their fault, but they should be targeted just because they didn't follow the lead?!

Many people were originally dissatisfied with Tu Su's plan to kill monsters, which not only caused panic among the people of Kyoto, but also led to a major replacement of court officials.

Some talented officials who were demons were all killed. Once the positions became vacant, many people from Tu Su's lineage were placed in them.

Various forces have been intertwined in the court and have been checking and balancing each other for a long time. Even the old emperor has to give them some respect.

Now, everything has been turned upside down by this stupid boy Tu Su, and everyone’s resentment is almost materializing.

In addition, the fuse of this incident was that the new general of Yumen Pass was Tu Su's uncle.

After the king's uncle disappeared, Tu Su's rage and accusations were understood by the court officials as Tu Su taking the opportunity to eliminate the forces that did not support him.

The former opposing and neutral factions could no longer protect themselves openly. Several leaders took the opportunity to bow and exchange glances with each other.

Then, a third-rank official in a purple robe strode forward, holding a tablet.

"Your Majesty, the messenger only reported that the 20,000 soldiers at Yumen Pass had fled to the north, but did not say that General Ren had been killed!

The most urgent task is to send someone to find the general."

The court official's words were extremely tactful, but the implication behind them almost revealed the speculation that "General Ren failed to discipline his troops properly, causing the army to desert and he was afraid of being held accountable, so he went into hiding."

When Tu Su heard the sarcastic words, he was so angry that the veins on his forehead were about to pop out. He shouted angrily,

"What do you mean, Censor Cen? You're saying my uncle has fled, fearing his crime, right?!"

Censor Cen bowed and did not dare to refute, but the Right Prime Minister replied indifferently,

"Your Majesty, Censor Cen is merely stating the facts. Everyone in the world knows that the north is bitterly cold and birds don't even shit.

When winter comes, the land is covered with ice for thousands of miles. How many days can an army of 20,000 people survive without food or water?

If there is no one to command them, wouldn't they be foolish to give up their good life and go to the North?"

But the fact that everyone knows now is that, along with the 20,000 soldiers missing at Yumen Pass, apart from the general who was the king's uncle, there were only four junior generals who led 5,000 soldiers each.

Without the general's order, it would be difficult for 20,000 soldiers to disappear at the same time...

So what the Right Prime Minister meant was that he was secretly blaming the general, the uncle of the emperor, for everything!

If it weren't for him, no one could have easily and quietly left with 20,000 soldiers.

Seeing that the dirty water was splashed on him again, Tu Su became even more furious. Like a completely irrational man, he was furious and helpless in the court.

Then, to make matters worse, everyone seemed to be against him.

In addition to the bad news of losing 20,000 soldiers and horses, there was also bad news coming from all over the country that the princes were rebelling on the spot.

Tu Su was as busy as an ant on a hot pan, tearing down the east wall to repair the west wall, but he didn't do anything well and had to face everyone's blame.

After hearing that several court officials had been replaced and presented all kinds of troubles, Tu Su was confused.

He slumped in the seat that symbolized the pinnacle of power, his head buzzing.

When the court officials who were watching the fun below saw this, their eyes showed disdain and their ridicule towards Tu Su became even deeper.

Does he really think that just by relying on his mother's family, which is a family of military generals, he can overthrow everyone and make the whole world respect him?

It’s simply wishful thinking!

Don’t you see how long all the court officials have endured to get to this day? Do they think they can become the master of the world by imprisoning an old emperor?

What a joke!

For them, it doesn’t matter who the emperor is. As long as the family’s status can continue, they will assist him even if a pig sits on the throne!

The court meeting ended in a bad mood. Except for Tu Su, who was so angry that he almost had a cerebral hemorrhage, the rest of the court officials were as happy as if they had won a battle, and they went home with their heads held high.

Tu Su sat slumped on the dragon throne for a long time until his personal eunuch reminded him that it was time for dinner. Then he got up and went to the Cining Palace.

After first telling Empress Dowager Rou about his helplessness and anger, he began to urge her to help him choose a concubine and empress again.

Isn’t it just the position of queen?

If it can help him get through his current difficulties, whoever wants this useless thing can take it!

Empress Dowager Rou discovered that something was wrong with her precious son, and she tried to persuade him softly.

"You absolutely cannot do that, my prince. If the Empress becomes Queen, she will definitely be pregnant, and then it will no longer be your turn to rule the world."

When Tu Su heard this, he was stunned. He didn't understand.

"Mother, why are you so worried about the position of empress?"

"My dear, I have protected you too well..."

Empress Dowager Rou held Tu Su's hand, her face full of unconcealable worry.

She knew that she was able to sit in the position she had today entirely thanks to her only son.

So no matter how much she sighed or how helpless she felt, she had to break down the words and tell them to Tu Su.

"There are already many court officials who are dissatisfied with you. If you ask them to seize the opportunity, you can send a girl from an aristocratic family to be the queen.

No matter whether the queen gives birth to a boy or a girl, they will try every means to support the baby to take the throne instead of supporting you who have your own ideas! "

"My son, think carefully, who is easier to fool, a three-year-old child, or you..."

Tu Su had never experienced such a harem conspiracy before, and was immediately frightened and broke out in a cold sweat. He frantically grabbed Empress Dowager Rou's hand and kept repeating,

"Mother, mother, what should I do? They don't listen to me! I really have tried my best!"

When Empress Rou saw Tu Su like this, she sighed helplessly, but secretly hated the old emperor who never brought Tu Su to attend court affairs.

"It's alright. Your mother, your uncle, and your grandfather will all help you. My son, don't be afraid. You are the king of the world now..."

The mother and son had their meal and talked for a while until the night watchman sounded. Then Tu Su returned to his Qiankun Palace in a daze.

After taking the food box from the eunuch, he waved everyone away and went down to the dark room alone.

When he saw the tattered gray-white Taoist robe, Tu Su felt that all the fatigue of the day disappeared.

He quickly stepped forward, handed the food box respectfully to the white-haired Taoist priest, and said hello.

"Master Zhang, thank you for your trouble. Please have your meal first."

Zhang Tianshi, who had a youthful face, white hair and an immortal demeanor, waved the whisk in his hand and chanted his Dharma name. Then he ate some fruits and reported today's situation to Tu Su.

"Your Majesty, this monster is indeed cunning and treacherous. A few days ago, he said there was a Laoshenzi store that could exchange food for us, but today he said there was a problem and the exchange was impossible.

The old Taoist used the Guiyuan Curse and Heavenly Thunder to strike him nine times, and the monster changed his tone and said he would think of a way again and come back to help after reporting to his so-called Lord God.

When Tu Su heard that the weasel spirit was indeed restless and dared to play tricks on him, violent emotions began to arise in his heart.

"Thank you, Master Tianshi, then it's up to you!

Since he said he came to help me secure my rule over the world, he should show some skill. If he continues to be useless, there is no need to let him live..."