Train to Another World.

Chapter 337 Night Banquet
Master Dong walked out of the Honglu Temple in a daze, and even the servant almost slipped to the ground when he helped him get into the car. Ever since Li Zhuoguang and his men moved into the Honglu Temple, this place has attracted much attention.

Therefore, many people saw the visiting Grand Tutor Dong. His demeanor immediately aroused many people's vigilance. After Grand Tutor Dong returned home, many people came to visit him.

No one knows what they talked about specifically, but from their dejected looks one can tell that the conversation was not pleasant.

In the Honglu Temple, Li Zhuoguang asked casually, "Pojun, have you ever used leverage here?"

"No, my grandfather and the general said that my foundation was not stable and would not let me use it. The first time I used it was at the Luotian Grand Ceremony." Pojun stood in front of Li Zhuoguang with a complicated expression: "Sir, thank you."

"You're welcome. When you are in the right, I always help my relatives instead of the wrongdoers."

Aliana asked curiously, "What if you are not in the right?"

Li Zhuoguang shrugged: "Analyze specific issues specifically."

Soon it was evening, and a carved carriage drove out of the palace and stopped in front of the Honglu Temple. Li Zhuoguang and others got on the carriage, and along the way, the imperial guards led the way, and the eunuchs followed, and they drove straight into the palace and all the way to the outside of the Baohe Hall.

At this time, not only the high-ranking officials, but also the emperor's family had been waiting here for a long time. When they entered the hall, everyone stood up to greet them. Li Zhuoguang noticed that the officials were seated according to the order of seats. Li Zhuoguang and his family sat at the top with the emperor's family, sitting at a round table.

Li Zhuoguang also saw that the people sitting at the top of the officials were Dong Taishi and Sun Shangshu. There was a path between them. If they sat next to each other, Li Zhuoguang estimated that Dong Taishi would be strangled to death by Sun Shangshu. Even though there was a path between them, judging from Sun Shangshu's gnashing teeth, he was only a few bottles of wine away from attacking and killing people.

After Li Zhuoguang and his companions took their seats, the emperor ordered the banquet to begin. Palace maids filed in one after another, holding delicacies in their hands, and soon the table in front of everyone was filled with a variety of dishes.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the emperor stood up and began to introduce Li Zhuoguang and his group. Although those present already knew Li Zhuoguang's identity through various channels, this introduction was still inevitable.

After introducing Li Zhuoguang's identity, the purpose of Li Zhuoguang's visit was introduced. But the problem arose at this stage.

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, an official stepped out from the crowd. Judging from his seat, he was of high rank. He bowed and said directly to the emperor: "Your Majesty, our country has encountered strange beasts recently. The soldiers at the border have suffered greatly, and the country has also been disturbed by them. Fortunately, there are masters from the outside world who are willing to help our dynasty. This is truly a great gratitude.

However, I secretly think that the major issues of the country should be decided by the people themselves. Dashun is the empire of heaven, with a righteous people, loyal soldiers, and great powers to protect the country. Although the masters of the outside world have great powers, their actions may not conform to the laws of our dynasty, which may cause conflicts and make ordinary people like us offend the masters.

Your Majesty, my words may be incomplete, but out of my sincerity to Dashun, I have to speak frankly. I hope Your Majesty will be wise, make prudent decisions, and put the country first. "

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

Immediately, many more people came out and bowed in support of the motion.

Although every word was said to the emperor, Li Zhuoguang and the others were still there, and the intention to drive the prince away was clear. The emperor's face immediately turned ugly, and the queen was smart and immediately asked the palace servants to take the prince away.

Li Zhuoguang, on the other hand, looked at the officials below with a playful look on his face. But before he could say anything, a wine jar flew through the air and hit the leading official hard on the forehead.

The official was knocked to the ground, and blood immediately soaked his official hat.

Minister Sun came out and bowed to the emperor, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my impoliteness in front of the palace." The emperor waved his hand and said, "Minister Sun was impolite in front of the palace and beat an official, but considering his hard work and great contributions, I will deduct his salary... for one month. Call the imperial physician."

There were twelve officials who stood up. After one was knocked down, there were still eleven. The emperor was an honest man, but honest people can also get angry.

Someone pointed at Minister Sun and cursed, "Minister Sun, since you are an official appointed by the court, you... you... you are disrespectful to society!"

Minister Sun scratched his neck and said, "I am a warrior, I don't care about being polite or not. I just drank a lot of wine, and this guy came out and said a lot of nonsense, which made me feel annoyed. So I beat him. I hope 'Zhongzheng' will forgive me."

"You! You!" The civil servant lying on the ground pushed the doctor away, covered his head, pointed at Sun Shangshu, and looked incredulous. It was also thanks to Sun Shangshu's restraint. If he had really thrown the cup hard, the civil servant's head would probably have exploded on the spot.

Minister Sun walked forward and looked at the civil servant on the ground with disdain, which frightened the civil servant and he immediately retracted his finger. Minister Sun shook his head and said, "I threw the cup just to remind you to be quiet. I think the righteousness can protect you and you can easily block it. Why didn't you block it?"

After hearing what Sun Shangshu said, the civil official's face turned red with embarrassment and he was speechless. Sun Shangshu looked at him for a moment and asked doubtfully, "Could it be that you don't have a righteous spirit? If you don't have a righteous spirit, how can you talk about the righteousness of the court? At least, you can't even prove whether you are righteous or not."

Others could not stand it any longer and stood up and shouted, "Sir, Lord Wang has always been diligent and caring for the people. Whenever he left office, he was sent off with umbrellas of the people."

Minister Sun looked at the civil servants in the hall and said, "Who among those who can sit here doesn't have an umbrella for all the people? Stand up and let me see. Oh, it seems that I don't have an umbrella for all the people. As for the umbrella for all the people, I am a small asset. Tomorrow I will set up a stall in the West Market. I will charge one tael of silver for each signature. I will get one for myself."

"Master Sun, you are ridiculous!"

"Is it ridiculous? At least I still pay you."

Some people felt that they were misled by Minister Sun and looked at the emperor again: "What Lord Wang said just now... Ouch!"

Still a wine jar, still Minister Sun.

At this time, even Minister Dong, who felt guilty, could not stand it anymore and said, "Zhuliang, you are too much."

Minister Sun ignored him and still bowed to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I never thought that there would be so many people in this palace who lack righteousness..."

The emperor waved his hand in a seemingly impatient manner: "Forget it, I will deduct one month's salary. Imperial physician, why don't you help the two gentlemen down to treat them?"

If it was the first time, she could still convince herself that the emperor was giving Sun Shangshu a light punishment and a severe warning because of his hard work and great contributions, but the second time, it was obvious that he was taking sides.

Many people looked at each other, then stood up, bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice."

The emperor looked at the people sitting below him and asked in a deep voice, "Are you guys trying to force me to abdicate?"

"I dare not!" He said he dared not, but his voice was overwhelming.

(End of this chapter)