From eunuch to emperor

When Kong Ji heard that Shi Le had summoned him, he immediately thought that it might be because of Xixia's bribery of ministers.

"I'm going to the palace."

Kong Ji got up, immediately put on a red cassock and went to Shile Palace.

Pu Xuan sighed and went back to his room.

After leaving the abbot's room, Kong Ji saw the monks in the temple listless, discussing in groups in low voices.

The number of believers offering incense in the temple is obviously much less, and it seems a little deserted.

Seeing Kong Ji walking by, the monk hurriedly dispersed, pretending to be busy.

Kong Ji hurried out of Zhaoti Temple, walked through the street, and arrived at the palace.

Eunuch Ma Fang was waiting at the door.

"National Teacher, Your Majesty is waiting for you in the backyard."

Ma Fang led the way, and Kong Ji followed behind, to the backyard.

Shi Le was listening to a young eunuch's report, and his face was very ugly.

"The poor monk pays homage to the king."

Empty silence is combined with eleven rituals.

Shi Le glanced at Kong Ji, and said lightly, "Sit down."

Kong Ji sat down, and Shi Le asked, "Have you heard the rumors outside?"

Kong Ji didn't dare to hide anything, and replied: "I've heard a little bit about it. It's said that... Foyuanlou is trying to win over the ministers."

Shi Le's expression was not good, and he said, "You also heard about it?"

Monk Kong Ji nodded helplessly.

Shi Le said displeasedly: "This king has already given the household department and Duzhi to the Tianxiahui, and they still want to win over the ministers of the court!"

"What do they want to do? Make me a puppet? Make me a puppet?"

"Then the world will naturally seize the king's country?"

Shi Le became more and more angry as he spoke, and finally stood up and roared.

Monk Kong Ji suppressed the anger in his heart, not wanting to quarrel with Shi Le.

Last time, both of them were angry and started fighting while talking.

After Shi Le finished venting his anger, Monk Kong Ji said: "Your Majesty, it is true that the world will do something wrong. This poor monk should go to Situ Jing and talk about it."

Shi Le sneered: "They did it on purpose, what's the use of you saying it?"

Kong Ji sighed: "Say it, it's to show our attitude."

"If...if Situ Jing still doesn't change, let's make a fuss about it."

Shi Le snorted coldly: "How can we care? Our money is pinched by others, just like our necks are pinched by them."

Kongji was silent.

After a long time, Shi Le said: "Master, this king wants to bring back Hubu and Duzhi, what do you think?"

Kong Ji was surprised and said: "Your Majesty wants to tear up the agreement? No, Your Majesty, if we break the agreement, the Tianxia will definitely unite with Eastern Zhou to attack us."

"At that time, we are in danger of destroying our country! We can't do this, Your Majesty!"

Xixia is safe and sound now, because Tianxiahui stopped Longchen and returned Zhenguo Temple.

If Shi Le and the world will tear their faces apart, the world will most likely support the Eastern Zhou's attack on Xixia.

That's when it's really hopeless.

Shi Le said angrily, "Then what do you say?"

Kong Ji said helplessly: "Wait for the poor monk to have an interview with Situ Jing. If they don't want to, we'll make another plan."

Shi Le was very angry, turned around and went back to the bedroom.

Kong Ji looked at Shi Le who was leaving, and sighed slightly.

"National Teacher, Your Majesty is also upset, don't take it to heart."

Ma Fang persuaded, then followed Shi Le to the bedroom.

Kong Ji left the palace and walked towards the Foyuan Tower.

At the gate, carriages and goods came in and out, and the business was very lively.

"Master Wen?"

At the gate of Foyuan Building, Kong Ji met a man with a fat figure, about 50 years old, wearing a red-colored casual clothes.

This person is Wen Qining, Minister of the Household Department of Xixia.

When Wen Qining saw Kong Ji, his face was very embarrassed, and he replied: "So you are the national teacher, you are..."

Kong Ji laughed and said, "I've come to see Master Situ for something."

Wen Qining froze for a moment, then showed a understanding expression.

"The landlord is inside, the national teacher should hurry up, if you go late, you will be gone."

Wen Qining smiled and left.

Monk Kongji felt bad.

Wen Qining thought that Kong Ji came to borrow money, so he said that if he was late, he would be gone.

In other words, Wen Qining came to Foyuan Building to borrow money.

Moreover, he was not the only one who borrowed money.

The Tianxiahui is really buying the ministers of the DPRK and China.

When Kong Ji walked into the building, the steward Wen Shouyi immediately came to greet him.

"How come the national teacher is free?"

Wen Shouyi is very enthusiastic.

Kong Ji tried his best to keep his expression natural and polite.

"The poor monk has something to do with Master Situ, please report it."

Wen Shouyi immediately reported to Situ Jing.

Soon, Situ Jing came out and said with a smile, "Why is the national teacher free? Please come inside."

The two entered the tea room and sat down.

"How can the national teacher be free today?"

Situ Jing asked with a smile.

He thought Kong Ji was also here to borrow money.

Monk Kong Ji smiled and said: "I haven't come for some days, I want to talk to Master Situ."

Situ Jing laughed and said, "Yes, I haven't seen you for a while."

"Is everything alright in the temple?"

Monk Kongji sighed: "To tell you the truth, the temple is not very good, and there is no money."

Situ Jing laughed and said, "Zhaoti Temple is the largest temple in the world, with so many believers, the incense money is much more than ours."

In the past, it was true.

Unfortunately, today is not what it used to be.

"After the establishment of the True Buddha Temple, our incense money is not enough."

Monk Kong Ji laughed at himself: "It can't compare to the pride of the landlord."

Situ Jing chuckled and added a cup of tea to Kong Ji.

"Is the national teacher unable to turn around?"

Situ Jing was also straightforward and asked questions.

Monk Kongji said, "It's true that we can't turn around, but we will find a way by ourselves."

"Let's talk about it directly. The poor monk wants to say something. It's really difficult for me in Daxia, and the host knows the reason."

"However, the king also said just now that he doesn't want the world to take the opportunity to bribe and win over the ministers."

"The poor monk doesn't say much about this matter, and the landlord also knows that this is against the rules."

Situ Jing was stunned. He thought that Monk Kong Ji came to borrow money, but he didn't expect that he came to ask for a crime.

"National teacher, the ministers of the DPRK and China are unable to open the pot, and they came to ask us to borrow money. We are also kind."

"I didn't expect to be regarded as buying people's hearts by the king. It's really..."

Situ Jing sneered.

Monk Kong Ji said lightly: "Please understand, we will find a way by ourselves."

Situ Jing sneered and said, "Okay, I understand."

Seeing that there was nothing to say about the matter, the national teacher also got up and left the Foyuan Building.

After the people left, Wen Shouyi walked in and said, "Kong Ji doesn't know what is good or bad. We helped him out, but he said that we bribed the minister."

Situ Jing sneered coldly: "Since he said that, why don't we really do it."

"I will ask the chairman for instructions. If the chairman agrees, I will really bribe the minister."

Originally, Situ Jing really didn't think about it, but what Kong Ji said made him feel uncomfortable.

Situ Jing immediately wrote a letter and sent it to the headquarters.

...

Long Shuai Mansion.

Long Chen changed into court clothes, and He Juntao got ready for the horse.

Today is the day of the court meeting, Long Chen got on the horse and slowly headed towards Daming Palace.