EBE Chapter 356: Yinshan County is impoverished
Chapter 356: Yinshan County is impoverished
The new emperor suddenly became panicked and quickly called the guards for help.
But after a long time, the guards tried their best to open it but failed.
The new emperor then called in the royal guards and shadow guards.
Everyone tried their best to turn the brocade box over and over again, but still couldn't open it.
The commander of the Royal Guards suggested: "How about using a sword?"
"Will the jade seal be damaged by the sword?" someone asked worriedly.
"Cut! Cut it for me!" The new emperor had lost his patience and yelled angrily.
But unexpectedly, this box was extremely strong and even swords and knives could not shake it at all.
In the chaos, someone said, "How about setting it on fire?"
Everyone looked at each other in horror when they heard this. Burning the imperial seal was a serious crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of the clan!
The new emperor's eyes were crazy: "Come here! Bring me a brazier! Burn it for me!"
In the end, everyone tried every possible way but still couldn't open the brocade box.
The new emperor put his hands on his waist, paced back and forth in a state of annoyance, and roared in anger: "I knew that old man would not be so obedient to me. He actually still has such a trick up his sleeve? Come on, he is on his way to the palace, hurry up and bring him back to me!"
In the dead of night, the new emperor was still sitting in the imperial study, anxiously waiting for the old emperor to come back and open the brocade box for him.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard on the silent palace road. The guards who were trying to catch the old emperor came running in and reported anxiously, "Your Majesty, the horse got startled while the retired emperor was on his way to the palace. His carriage accidentally fell off a cliff. I'm afraid he's in great danger!"
"What? I wanted him to come back and open the brocade box, but he fell off the cliff? Is it such a coincidence?" The new emperor was shocked, his eyes red with anxiety, and he shouted loudly, "Search, turn the bottom of the cliff over and bring him back!"
The box cannot be opened. How can he convince the people in the future without the imperial seal?
Even if he could forge a new imperial seal, it would be very different from the one passed down from his ancestors. What if one day someone questioned the imperial seal? Would he still be able to sit firmly on the throne?
The new emperor became more and more upset, and he was so angry that he swept everything on the table to the ground.
Two days later, the old emperor, escorted by Shang Buqun, Liu Qingyun and the assassins of the Black Wind Society, disguised himself as a bodyguard and headed south towards Miaojiang.
"Why don't we just meet up with Mo'er and go to Yinshan County with him? Mo'er has already found a body for me at the bottom of the cliff to fool me. There's no need to worry about Lao Wu chasing us. I don't want to go with the Black Wind Society!"
The old emperor looked at the Black Wind Society killer in front of him with some uneasiness. He looked like a gangster.
Before, he despised this group of killers and looked down on the Black Wind Society. He also blamed Yu Jiuer for bringing shame to the royal family by becoming the leader of the Black Wind Society. But now, he has to rely on their protection to escape from his son's pursuit. How embarrassed is he?
Also, if I go to Miaojiang to meet up with Yu Jiuer and then go to Yinshan County, won’t I be bullied to death by Yu Jiuer’s big mouth?
Shang Buqun explained respectfully: "Master, the new emperor is a sinister and cunning person. We should go to Miaojiang first to conceal our whereabouts and be prepared for any eventuality. If you don't like the Black Wind Society, just treat them as ordinary guards, okay? It's an emergency, so please bear with us!"
Wang Badan, who was leading the way, was furious when he heard this, and he muttered sarcastically: "An old emperor who has passed his prime still despises us? If it weren't for Mr. Liu and Chief Yu, who would have the time to disguise themselves as escorts to escort the convoy?
The eldest prince fell from power, and the new emperor took over all his properties. We are busy stealing and helping Master Yu to make money!"
Wang Badan’s voice was not loud, but it was just loud enough for the old emperor to hear.
The old emperor was so angry that he blew his beard and glared: "If it weren't for the fact that you squatted under the cliff in the middle of the night to save my life, I would punish you for disrespect!
Why did Mo'er have to arrange so many unruly killers like you to protect me when there are so many people to choose from?
I am a fallen tiger, am I bullied by you cats and dogs? I am so angry that I am dying!"
"Who bullied you? You are the one who is making trouble!" Rulai Fu finally found an opportunity to interrupt. He felt very happy to be able to say something to the emperor, even if the emperor was out of date.
If this had happened in the past, how would they dare to do this?
Liu Qingyun glared at Rulaifu, signaling him not to cause trouble, then turned around and patiently coaxed the old emperor: "Uncle, Prince Jing designed you to fall off a cliff and die. Tomorrow, everyone in the Great East Dynasty will think that you have passed away. Please bear with it for now, and don't use the name "I" anymore in the future, so as not to expose your identity and cause unnecessary trouble!"
"Does it mean that I...will have to live in hiding in Yinshan County for the rest of my life?" The old emperor had been proud all his life, but he still couldn't change his domineering attitude when he fell into trouble. He continued to complain.
"Yinshan County is poor and destitute. Do you plan to let me live in a thatched cottage or a mud nest? Let me eat steamed buns or chew tree bark to survive? Poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people. Can I go there?"
"Master! Not at all, not at all!" Shang Buqun tried to comfort him in a positive way, "With Prince Jing here, how can he let you live in a hut and eat tree bark? Even if he cuts his blood, he will let you eat some meat!"
"Humph! Who knows? It's already November. In the past, people in Yinshan County starved to death every winter. What does this mean? It means that in Yinshan County, people can't even eat tree bark in winter!
It's such a poor place. Can I survive this winter if I go there now? Woo woo..." The old emperor was feeling aggrieved because his throne was robbed. He had no place to vent his pent-up anger.
He pounded his chest and wailed, "I have lost all my dignity hiding in that remote mountain area. How can I return to the capital with dignity? God, are you planning to let me spend the rest of my life following those peasants from Yinshan County?"
Shang Buqun was at a loss as the old emperor cried more and more.
He hissed, whether it was intentional or intended to fight poison with poison, and suddenly said something even more heartbreaking: "Master, fortunately you had the foresight to let Yu Jiuer take over the post of Yinshan County Magistrate, so that the people of Yinshan did not have to be demoted into slavery to build the Great Wall. Otherwise, we would have to pretend to be ordinary people and build the Great Wall, which would be a real sin!"
Upon hearing this, the old emperor choked on a mouthful of blood. His face turned pale and he could not make any sound with his mouth half open.
He thought to himself, what if one day Lao Wu became dissatisfied with Yinshan County and found an excuse to fulfill the Yinshan Contract? Wouldn't he have to follow the people to build the Great Wall?
He thought of the requests that Yu Jiuer often made, which were nothing more than wanting him to abolish the "Yinshan Contract", but he just refused to agree and this time he really shot himself in the foot!
Regret! I regret it!
Seeing the old emperor looking like he was having a heart attack, Jian Si, who was following the carriage, thought that the old emperor was still brooding over the poverty in Yinshan County and could no longer bear it, so he rode up to the old emperor and said:
"Master, Yinshan County has been well developed in recent years. It is not a barren place anymore. You can rest assured and retire there.
If it weren't for the flood two years ago, Yinshan County would definitely be very rich now. Before the flood, the county was full of tall buildings, beautiful scenery, and the streets were full of flowers, which was beautiful! It was a paradise with peaceful seas and clear rivers!
Later, a flood hit... and destroyed part of the buildings, but I heard that since the Ninth Miss went to the capital, she has been doing her best to help the people of Yinshan rebuild their homes. With her and the people of Yinshan's efforts over the past two years, I think it won't be too bad."
The old emperor came to his senses and cursed: "What do you know? With Yu Jiuer's little skill, it's just a small fight. Can she help Yinshan County get rid of poverty by opening a few shops? It's a joke!
If it were really that easy, would there still be poor people in my Great Dong Dynasty? Do you think I'm so easy to fool?
Her Yinshan County is so rich, why does she cry poor every year and ask me to reduce taxes? Could it be that Yu Wushuang is so bold as to evade taxes? ......"
Jian Si had spit all over his face, so he could only laugh awkwardly, rub his nose, and ride his horse away from this old emperor who could spit fire anytime and anywhere.
He is not good at speaking, and if Jian San follows this team, perhaps he can make the old emperor believe it.
Forget it, if you don’t want to believe it, then don’t believe it. He will naturally know it when he gets to Yinshan County!
Shang Buqun gave Jian Si a sympathetic look. Now, whoever got close to the old emperor would become his punching bag.
Just be patient for another two months, and when we get to Miaojiang, we will hand the old emperor over to Yu Jiuer. I believe that with Yu Jiuer's skills, she will be able to control the old emperor completely.