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Chapter 569 Locusts test people¡¯s hearts

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    While the locust extermination activities in Henan and Yanzhou were in full swing, thousands of miles away in Xuchang, a fierce debate began that swept the entire court, and there was only one person at the center of the debate, Xiao Yi!

    When the locust plague was first reported to Xuchang, the court was panicked, but there was nothing to do. From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the current Han Dynasty, any natural disaster will inevitably cause man-made disasters. The hungry people rebelled and attacked the government. Isn't that how the 'Yellow Turban Rebellion' happened?  ?

    Prime Minister Cao Cao made a decisive decision. In order to suppress the upcoming civil unrest, he began to mobilize a large number of troops and horses, preparing to kill the corpses piled up like mountains and the blood flowed like rivers!

    Who would have thought that more than two months have passed without a large-scale civil uprising taking place. Even if some people tried to fish in troubled waters and raised the banner of the "Yellow Turban Army" again, they were quickly put down by local officials, and the public's support was basically  It was safe, which made the civil and military officials let out a long breath. Thank God, it's safe!

    Now that the disaster is under control and the world is stable, there are two completely different opinions on whether the actions of Xiao Yi, the number one hero in exterminating the locusts, are right or wrong, reward or punishment. The two sides refuse to give in to each other.  After arguing for several days, no conclusion was reached!

    "Locusts are God-given insects. They can only be eliminated by cultivating virtues with piety. How can they be killed at will, let alone eaten?"

    "Haha, what's wrong with eating small bugs? There are merchants selling locust powder in Xuchang City now. Countless people have eaten it, but have any of them died?"

    "Xiao Yi is the shepherd of Xuzhou, but he forcibly issues political orders to the officials of Henan and Yanzhou. This is too much of his authority. He also puts the imperial court to other places. This is a precursor to plotting rebellion!"

    "The disaster is like a fire, and countless people are on the verge of life and death. After asking the court for instructions before carrying out disaster relief, something big has already happened. Governor Xiao also had no choice but to kill first and then report"

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    In the court hall, there were quarrels and heated arguments. The old officials of the Han Dynasty, led by Fu Wan and Dong Cheng, believed that Xiao Yi's "locust extermination operation" was a chaotic order that would anger God and eventually punish him.  Those who belong to the Han Dynasty must be severely punished to warn the world!

    On the other hand, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu and others believe that disaster relief is like putting out fires. It is precisely because Xiao Yi handled it properly and boldly ordered the locust extermination that he controlled the spread of the disaster and stabilized the people in the disaster area.  A large-scale civil uprising is not only faultless, but also meritorious!

    This big debate lasted for several days and almost all the civil and military officials in the court were involved. Only two people remained silent!

    One is the little emperor Liu Xie sitting on the Kowloon Golden Chair. In court meetings, he has always been a puppet character. He basically doesn't speak. No one will listen to him anyway, so he might as well maintain the majesty of a monarch.  , it¡¯s better to shut up!

    The other person who did not speak was the Prime Minister Cao ****. For several days, he stood on the imperial steps, closed his eyes slightly, and listened quietly to the speeches of the civil and military officials. He neither supported nor opposed any party.  , it seems that he has completely left himself out of the matter!

    But some smart people know that this Prime Minister is like a fierce tiger in the mountains. With a roar, all the beasts are frightened. The reason why he is silent now is that the time has not come yet!

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    In the court, the argument between the two sides became more and more intense, with words flying and curses flying everywhere. The dignified Han officials were all nobles wearing purple robes with gold seals tied around their waists. Their scoldings were no different from ordinary scoundrels.  In the end, a full-on martial arts show was even staged

    The first one to take action was Guo Jia, who had always been weak in body. I saw this "ghost" stuffing his court clothes into his belt, taking up the ivory wat board in his hand and smashing it, like a crazy kitten.  , although his fighting power is not strong, his momentum is terrifying. Dong Cheng was caught off guard and was beaten back by Guo Jia. His face was bruised~~~

    "No, absolutely no, Fengxiao, stop it immediately!"

    "Hurry up, separate the two of them. This is above the court"

    "Be careful, don't scare the Holy Master!"

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    Seeing this, the surrounding officials swarmed up and grabbed Dong Cheng with all kinds of hands Dong Cheng, yes, they grabbed Dong Cheng who was being beaten. Taking this opportunity, Guo Jia stepped forward bravely and struck again.  A few heavy punches, and the sound of "snap" was heard. Who said the counselors couldn't fight? We also learned a few tricks from Xiao Lang, and now we finally put them to use!

    thisNaturally, this kind of 'persuasion' was unsuccessful. After a few attempts, the one-on-one fight turned into a group fight. The 'supporting Xiao faction' and the 'anti-Xiao faction' got into a fight. If you punch me, I'll hit you twice.  Then he started to move his feet. Swords were not allowed in the court, so wat boards, belts, and boots became the weapons used by both parties in the fight. For a while, there was shouting and boots flying around. Many officials who chose neutrality were accidentally injured  ¡­

    As a result, after a melee, the 'anti-Xiao faction' suffered a big loss. They were beaten until their noses were bruised and their faces were swollen, and they were in a miserable state Especially Dong Cheng and Fu Wan, who even had their court clothes taken off, and their mouths were bleeding after being beaten.  Covered in bruises, he looks even more pitiful than those refugees!

    This is not surprising. Although Guo Jia, Cheng Yu and others do not have much fighting power, don't forget that there are still a large group of generals standing in the court. These people are clumsy and can't help much when quarreling, but they can fight with fists.  This is their specialty!

    Moreover, these people are either Xiao Yi's comrades or his subordinates. They are absolute "supporters of the Xiao faction". Now that the opportunity has come, they naturally step forward to help in the battle, and each of them strikes extremely hard, with punches and kicks of hundreds of kilograms.  It is full of hidden power, and it is definitely enough to make those 'anti-Xiao faction' drink a pot. If they were not worried about being in the court, they would have killed a few of them today!

    "Quiet!"

    Seeing that the scale of the melee was getting bigger and bigger, and he was about to rush to the imperial steps, the silent Cao Cao finally spoke. At the same time, he opened his eyes and shot out two soul-stirring cold lights, scaring all the civil and military officials to stand up quickly.  Return to the team and start being a good boy!

    "Xiao Lang destroyed the locusts and served the country and the people. This is a feat that has contributed to the country. It should be rewarded by an edict. There is no need to discuss this matter again!" Cao Cao's words were very domineering, and he directly gave the final conclusion to the battle, and then  He took out a Jun Order from the Prime Minister's Mansion from his arms and threw it into the court hall!

    "In addition, Xiao Lang has already reported to me about the locust extermination. The Prime Minister's Office has also issued a decree, which he fully agreed with, and asked him to coordinate the government affairs of Henan, Yan and Xu. There is no ultra vires at all.  Rather, you should fulfill your duties faithfully and act according to your orders. I have the final say in everything!"

    "No!~~The Prime Minister is wise!"

    All the civil and military officials raised their hands and said yes. No one dared to actually look at the warrant, and no one dared to question its authenticity. Everyone knew that Cao Cao was protecting Xiao Yi and giving political endorsement to the 'Locust Extermination Order'  , if you object at this time, wouldn¡¯t you be joking with your own head!

    Looking at the civil and military officials in the court, Cao Cao sneered in his heart, "How could these people hide their tricks from him? What locusts, what overstep of authority are actually just excuses. Everyone knows that Xiao Yi is his subordinate."  The first general is regarded as a confidant. If Xiao Yi is punished for this matter, or even his military power is cut off, it will actually be equivalent to breaking one of his arms. Then the next step is for these people to deal with the Prime Minister's Mansion!"

    Cao Cao has been silent these days, just wanting to take the opportunity to see how many people in the court are 'supporting Cao' and how many people are 'supporting Han'. Of course, there is a deeper thought.  That is how many officials who "support Cao" are "supporting Xiao". As the prime minister of the Han Dynasty and the actual controller of the world, he must see all of this clearly before he can coordinate the overall situation and issue decrees!

    After several days of observation, Cao Cao found that the "supporting Cao faction" accounted for about one-third of the number of officials, the "supporting Han faction" also accounted for one-third, and the remaining ones were neutral factions, with Xun Yu  , Led by Xun You, they were loyal to the Han Dynasty, but they did not oppose Cao Cao. Their positions were unclear, and it was difficult to say which side they would end up on!

    As for the "support Xiao faction" within Cao Ying, they also account for one-third of the entire group, and most of them are generals with military power. The remaining people also have a good impression of Xiao Yi. In such a situation,  Not only was Cao Cao happy to arrive, but he was also secretly worried, 'The Cao family supported the Han Dynasty, and Xiao Yi supported the Cao family group.' If he was still safe and sound, what would happen if he was gone  , blessings and misfortunes are unpredictable!

    But, now we must protect Xiao Yi. Protecting Xiao means protecting Cao. As for the future, let¡¯s take care of it slowly. The most urgent task is to teach the pro-Han forces in the court a lesson!

    "My dear ministers, I recently received a gift that was so delicious that I didn't dare to enjoy it in private. Today I specially brought it here to share it with you all!" As Cao Cao waved to His Highness, the commander of the guards, Xu Chu, led his men and rushed away.  When he came up, in addition to the shining sword, he also held a plate covered with red silk, which looked very mysterious!

    Cao Cao took a few steps forward and uncovered the red silk, revealing a plate of goldenfried locusts. This was a gift specially sent to him by Xiao Yi. Today I just wanted to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha. Let's see how the ministers react!

    "Everyone, please, it's rare to find such delicious food!" Cao Cao reached out and picked up a locust and threw it into his mouth. It made a crunching sound as he chewed it. Then he looked at the ministers with tiger-like eyes.  "Do you eat?or don't you eat?" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)Then he looked at the ministers of the DPRK and China with wolf-like eyes, "Are you going to eat?  or not?" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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