After exhausting myself to death

Shen Duo and He Zhang remained silent.

Gu Chenglin and Chang Mao looked at each other, but they said nothing because they felt guilty.

Lu Suiping and Chen Xin, on the other hand, looked at their noses and hearts, as motionless as sculptures.

They also don't agree with Shen Minghuan's toughness. When this man becomes emperor in the future, this incident will become a stain on him.

But Luo Xiuyuan would object anyway, so why should they be the bad guys?

As if he didn't want to create a rift between the two due to the argument, Shen Minghuan changed the topic calmly.

He waved, "Chen Xin, come here, come over here."

Then he smiled and said to Luo Xiuyuan: "Your Majesty, Chen Xin has made detailed annotations for every Jinshi."

Luo Xiuyuan heard Xian Zhiya's meaning and suddenly had a headache.

He didn't want to go against Shen Minghuan in everything, but Shen Minghuan made it clear that he was going to kill a group of officials, and he couldn't stop him.

Luo Xiuyuan secretly winked at Lu Suiping, and Lu Suiping responded with a blank smile, as if he didn't understand and didn't say a word.

Luo Xiuyuan sneered in his heart, what are you pretending to be? He still had a grimace on his face and said helplessly: "Ming Huan, you will be called a tyrant."

Shen Minghuan raised his eyes, and Luo Xiuyuan quickly explained: "I mean, water can carry a boat and also capsize it. I know you have military power, but it's better not to underestimate the public opinion."

Shen Minghuan asked: "What does Your Majesty think is the people's support?"

As soon as Luo Xiuyuan heard this familiar question, he knew that Shen Minghuan was going to refute him next. He sat up straight and said that he would listen carefully.

But it was Shen Duo who spoke first.

Shen Duo lowered his eyebrows and said, "Your Majesty, the hearts of the people are not the hearts of the nobles. In the past, the aristocratic families were the strongest. The strategies and eloquence of the literati can also change the situation, but in the end, the position of the people must be decisive."

This was what Shen Changqing taught him at the beginning, and later he also taught it to Shen Minghuan. He had not yet gone to Xiqiu when Shen Changqing was teaching. He stood outside the window and watched the little Shen Minghuan sitting upright, copying this sentence on the white paper one stroke at a time.

A flash of nostalgia flashed in Shen Duo's eyes, which was quickly covered up by bitterness. If he knew more about Shen Minghuan, he would know that someone who could remember this sentence deep in his heart would never do anything detrimental to the people.

"Those who are leaders often ignore the common people because they are too weak. But looking at the history books, they are the foundation of the dynasty."

Shen Minghuan nodded, "What my father said is about reason and benefit, but from the perspective of love..."

His eyes were soft, and there was a gentle smile in his words: "Your Majesty wants to be fair, which is good. But there are always things in the world that cannot be measured and cannot be taken into account. If your Majesty encounters a situation where it is difficult to have both, please listen more Listen to the voice of the weak.”

Because the weak can make a voice, which is a very difficult thing in itself.

Luo Xiuyuan was stunned. He straightened his clothes, bowed and bowed solemnly, "I've been taught."

But most of the time it won't be used. When you really have a dilemma, just leave it to Ming Huan.

"But Ming Huan, do you have to be in such a hurry? Why not wait until General Zhuo returns in triumph before settling this matter?" With Zhuo Feichen here, Shen Minghuan's safety is more guaranteed.

The Kou Kingdom and Li Lan fought a battle, and when their troops were exhausted, they hurriedly accepted the battle. Zhuo Feichen harassed them unremittingly. When the enemy advanced, we retreated, and when the enemy retreated, we harassed them, constantly expanding the advantages of both sides.

In addition, Li Lan's army has also rested and is on its way. Although the situation is still somewhat stalemate, there is no doubt that Qi Dynasty has a greater chance of winning.

Shen Minghuan shook his head: "I decided to go to the north while I am still in Yanling. The sooner the better."

"You want to go to the north?" Luo Xiuyuan jumped up from his chair in shock, "No, it's too dangerous."

"It's not like I've never been to a battlefield." Shen Minghuan said doubtfully, as if wondering why he had such a big reaction.

Now Lu Suiping and Chen Xin couldn't sit still anymore, and they repeatedly advised:

"Your Majesty, there is General Zhuo in the north, and the advantage now lies with me, Daqi. Why is there no need for Your Majesty to go out in person?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I think Yanling needs you more."

A gentleman does not build dangerous walls. Since they regard Shen Minghuan as their lord, his safety is their top priority. Let alone going to the battlefield, they will not feel at ease when this man leaves the capital.

"I have made up my mind." Shen Minghuan asked strangely: "Why are you all so excited?"

Luo Xiuyuan's fierce opposition was expected by him. After all, they were close friends. If the misunderstanding was solved, he would only be more worried than last time.

But what is the reason for Lu Suiping and Chen Xin?

Luo Xiuyuan paced impatiently, "Should I ask you? Why are you so determined to go?"

Chang Mao, who was standing silently aside, suddenly raised his head. He walked to Luo Xiuyuan and explained quickly in a low voice: "On the road just now, there was an old man kneeling on his knees, begging the prince to withdraw his troops."

Luo Xiuyuan paused and looked at Shen Minghuan in disbelief: "With your talent and knowledge, you should be able to tell that he was bewitched."

Shen Minghuan turned his face slightly hastily, avoiding his eyes. He was silent for a moment and then whispered: "Being deceived means that the people themselves have this idea."

The system started crying again, and Shen Minghuan felt that he had become immune to the crying. Not only was he not comforted, he even gave himself a thumbs up.

Thanks to the mastermind behind the scenes for adding to the tragedy of the character "Shen Minghuan".

Luo Xiuyuan could not imagine that Shen Minghuan would say such stupid things. He was angry and felt sad in his heart.

This person clearly knows how easy it is to control public opinion!

"Do you have to go?"

"I have to go."

"Even if I say, even if this battle is lost, even if all the Zhenbei Army is killed, it is not as important as your life. You still want to go?" Luo Xiuyuan said tremblingly.

Shen Minghuan frowned and reminded: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Listen to the voice of the weak."

"The weak one..." Luo Xiuyuan smiled bitterly and murmured: "But Ming Huan, you are the weak one."

Shen Minghuan is the most powerful person in the world and the person most capable of protecting himself. Is he weak? The words were said to elicit laughter.

But in this small room in Yingzui Building, everyone who heard it fell silent.

Yes, compared to those precarious people, Shen Minghuan is the weak one. Everyone can stab him in the heart without any scruples, because they know that this person will not be defensive, let alone resist.

There is no resentment in the depth of love, and Shen Ming loves everyone in the world. This is obvious to all.

Luo Xiuyuan asked: "I can't stop you, can I?"

Shen Minghuan glanced at him and said nothing, obviously acquiescing.

Luo Xiuyuan's eyes turned red and he asked, "Will you come back unscathed?"

It sounded like he agreed. Lu Suiping was a little anxious, but he opened his mouth and finally gave up feebly.

Even Luo Xiuyuan couldn't stop Shen Minghuan, so what could he say?

Shen Minghuan sighed softly. He suddenly threw the folding fan away with a "swish" sound, trying to break the low and weird atmosphere in the room.

Shen Minghuan seemed to have adjusted his mood and returned to his former self, where he did whatever he wanted without any scruples. He sneered and said disdainfully: "It's just a bandit."

Luo Xiuyuan was not "deceived" by him and demanded forcefully: "You swear."

"Tsk, okay, I swear." Shen Minghuan dealt with him perfunctorily.

Luo Xiuyuan stared at him closely, "You swear, if you can't come back alive, Luo Xiuyuan will die without a burial place."

Shen Minghuan paused while playing with the folding fan. He didn't expect that Luo Xiuyuan would do this. He seemed to have no way to deal with Luo Xiuyuan. After thinking for a moment, he finally said helplessly: "Okay, okay, I swear to you. Isn’t it okay?”

Luo Xiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief until he heard Shen Minghuan finish the oath word for word.

After talking about the business, Shen Duo stood up and said pleadingly: "Ming Huan, can we talk alone?"

"I don't think it's necessary, father." Shen Ming said with a smile, obviously not out of anger: "Say hello to grandpa for me."

"...Okay, your grandpa misses you too." Shen Duo also smiled, but the smile was uglier than crying, "Ming Huan, father still owes you an apology, I'm sorry."

In an era where filial piety is more important than heaven, a father admits his mistakes to his children very calmly in front of many people.

Shen Minghuan suddenly felt at a loss: "No, it doesn't have to be like this. Father was right at the beginning. If it were me... I wouldn't bring trouble to the Shen family."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Shen Duo glared dissatisfiedly, but it was not a deterrent, so he stopped pretending and said happily: "Do what you want to do, use your ability and your ambition to achieve it. your ideal.”

Unlike Luo Xiuyuan and others who stopped him, Shen Duo and Shen Changqing still chose to support his decision even though they saw Shen Minghuan's future situation where he would be the enemy of everyone in the world.

Shen Duo came over and patted Shen Minghuan on the shoulder: "Remember, the Shen family will always support you. You are the proudest child of me, Shen Duo, and the most outstanding and well-deserved head of the Shen family."

*

Before leaving, Chang Mao once again opened the door before Chen Xiaoyu, and even took a few quick steps to untie the horse's reins in advance and lead it to Shen Minghuan.

Chen Xiaoyu was so angry that he cursed several times.

Shen Minghuan was about to say goodbye when Chang Mao, who had always been quiet, finally looked up and said guiltily: "I'm sorry."

Shen Minghuan got on his horse and said with a loud smile: "You have already apologized."

"When did I..." Chang Mao realized that Shen Minghuan was referring to the "I'm sorry" he said to Gu Chenglin when they were in the palace.

He wanted to explain, but Gu Chenglin suddenly chased him out, "Shen Minghuan."

He stood still, performed a relatively complicated and formal military salute very seriously and solemnly, and said sincerely: "I'm sorry."

Shen Minghuan smiled, pointed his riding whip at Chang Mao, and said to Gu Chenglin, "He has already apologized for you."

In Yingzui Building, Chen Xin saw Shen Yanghuan, Chen Xiaoyu, and Shen Duo walking away, so he locked the door with a guilty conscience.

Luo Xiuyuan patted the table and said with great interest: "Now let's continue to discuss how to make Ming Huan ascend to the throne smoothly!"

Lu Suiping also moved his chair closer excitedly. He coughed dryly and said seriously, "Why don't we call Brother Qu and the others?"

A quarter of an hour later, the room was crowded with "Qi Dynasty rebels".