The storm continued throughout the night. The unpleasant sounds in the Qixing Palace did not stop almost overnight. Whether it was the guards outside the door or the Qinghe messenger, they all turned a deaf ear and pretended not to hear them..

The rainstorm gradually became lighter, leaving only intermittent drizzle in the sky. At dawn, Qing He Zheng pushed open the door of Zaoji's room. Taichu Emperor Li Boqian, who had put on his rain suit again, walked out of the room. The two personal guards who had been guarding the room for the whole night left together with His Majesty..

Li Boqian's face was haggard, but he was in a very happy mood. This Qinghe woman was not only charming and attractive, but her sexual skills were also excellent. There were many kinds of tricks that traditional Central Plains women could not compare with. Li Boqian experienced unprecedented happiness from her.

If it weren't for the fact that he was the ruler of a country and had no choice but to attend morning court, he would have liked to spend the whole day hanging out with this woman..

During the Taichu morning court, His Majesty sat listlessly in the main hall and yawned from time to time.

Civil and military officials stood respectfully in the hall. From time to time, officials reported important matters. Li Boqian did not care to listen. His mind was filled with the charming appearance of Zaoji enjoying himself. He was very good at handling government affairs..

Liu Zhiyong looked at the Emperor with a puzzled expression. He naturally knew what kind of person his Emperor was. He thought that something was wrong and went forward to bow slightly." Your Majesty's expression is not good today. It must be because he was diligent in government affairs last night and did not have a good rest. I hope Your Majesty will take care of your dragon body. Don't be too tired.".

"I know what you mean," he said..

Li Boqian narrowed his eyes and stared at the old prime minister. His face was gloomy. In his heart, he thought that this old man was too broad-minded. He felt even more bad about Liu Zhiyong..

Liu Zhiyong did not care what the emperor thought, but once again raised his opposition to the alliance with Qinghe. Li Boqian did not think so. He was considering perfunctory past and hated the old prime minister to the extreme..

After the morning court ended, Li Boqian returned to the royal study and did not think about tea and rice. He did not care about political affairs. The figure of Zaoji lingered in his heart. He looked forward to the night falling like a year..

At night, last night's matter staged again, Li Boqian once again went to the Qixing Palace, into the early Ji room.

Zaoji also seemed to have expected it, and her eyes were filled with spring as she looked at Li Boqian..

"Beauty, one day we haven't seen each other, it feels like three autumn days, but you want to kill me.

"Li Boqian said that he was about to pounce on Zaoji, but this time Zaoji deftly avoided it, and Li Boqian did not even touch her clothes..

Li Boqian didn't get angry. He continued to pounce on her, but she dodged deftly again. After a few times, Li Boqian frowned and said," Beauty, what do you mean?"" Since I've already obeyed Your Majesty, I naturally won't go back on my word. However, I came to Absolute Beginning with a mission. How has Your Majesty considered this alliance?" Zaoji said shyly. Her budding appearance made Li Boqian even more drooling, and the evil fire in his stomach burned fiercely..

"This alliance has a lot of implications, and I still need to consider it..

Li Boqian was not completely blinded by desire at the moment, and he hesitated to say.

"Then please think carefully before you come to me..

"Early Ji mouth refused, but put on a pair of Ren Juncai Jie temptation action, led Li Boqian more dry mouth.

"Are you threatening me? No one dares to disobey my wishes in the Absolute Beginning. Aren't you afraid that I will destroy your Qinghe diplomatic mission in anger?.

The desire in Li Boqian's heart was gradually overshadowed by anger and anger..

" How dare I? Is Your Majesty really willing to kill me?" Zaoji floated forward and pressed her chest against Li Boqian's arm, gently shaking it, looking pitiful..

Li Boqian's desire, which he had finally lowered, was stirred up again. Was he willing to kill Zaoji? Of course, the answer was no..

Li Boqian took advantage of this close distance to hug Zaoji. Feeling the gentle woman in his arms, Li Boqian did not have a trace of anger. This time Zaoji did not resist and allowed Li Boqian to manipulate her. The room was full of dragons and phoenixes, and the obscene sounds echoed continuously..

After three days, under Zaoji's charm, Taichu Emperor Li Boqian agreed to ally with Qinghe..

There is no wall that is airtight in the world. With the passage of time, the business between His Majesty the Emperor and the envoy of Qing He spread in the palace. Li Boqian suppressed the palace attendants who spread this matter with iron and blood. Several palace maids and eunuchs were executed because of this matter. No one in the palace dared to discuss this matter anymore..

However, this news had also spread outside the Imperial Palace along with the east wind. All the well-informed people in the capital had heard of it, but no one dared to spread it wantonly..

The news naturally fell into the ears of Prime Minister Liu Zhiyong, who was full of disciples..

There is a simple house in the west of Kaiyuan City, which does not match the word "style" at all. Even the red lacquer gate and the courtyard wall are somewhat broken, and there are not many servants in the courtyard..

Most passers-by who passed by this mansion were full of respect for this mansion, because this mansion was the residence of Taichu Prime Minister Liu Zhiyong..

Liu Zhiyong has been an official for dozens of years. He has been the prime minister for thirty years. Even if he is honest all his life, he should not be greedy or occupy it. Just relying on the prime minister's salary alone would not lead to such a shabby life..

Only because Prime Minister Liu valued talent, he, who was originally honest, often helped poor scholars. Most of the officials from poor families in Yingzhou received financial support from the old Prime Minister. In this way, even the salary of the head of civil officials was sometimes insufficient, and even they had no spare money to buy books and could only make a living..

That's why both officials and civilians respected the Prime Minister so much..

At this time, Liu Zhiyong was sitting in a rocking chair with his grandson in his arms to enjoy the cool. No matter how his grandson played with it, he didn't have any reaction. He looked at the tree crown above his head in a daze. He was already old, and he looked even older..

"Grandpa, Grandpa, play with me. What's so good about trees?.

"The little grandson said in his milk, his name is Liu Ziling, his nickname is Hu Zi, Liu Zhiyong's youngest grandson, his eldest grandson has passed the age of the crown.".

Liu Zhiyong came back to his senses when he heard his grandson's words. He forced a smile and said," Little Huzi, Grandpa was thinking," You said that the roots of the tree have rotted and that there are foreign insects entering it. Then, can this tree still live?.

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"Grandpa is really stupid. Of course he won't live. The insects will gnaw the rotten tree even more hollow. If he is not careful, he will definitely fall.".

Little Huzi grabbed the old man's Huzi and said proudly..

" Yes, it will definitely fall. What if there are fruits on the tree?" Liu Zhiyong's eyes dimmed as he pointed at the tree crown and said..

"Either the tree falls down, or you and I pick it up and eat it.".

The old man said,"Grandfather, look, this tree is still strong, it must not reach it.".

"Yes, this tree naturally won't fall, but this ancient tree of Absolute Beginning is gone. It was originally a towering tree struck by lightning, but now it's only the size of an ordinary tree. It's rotten internally and plagued externally. It's only a matter of time before it falls. It's not something that mortals can save.".

"I'm sorry," said Liu Zhiyong, clutching his wrinkled hand..

"Sadly, if the tree falls, what happens to the fruit that clings to it?".

The same words as before are not asked to Hu Zi, but more like asking yourself..

"Whether it's me or Lin Chuhe, even if it's the Galaxy Sect, there are only two outcomes. Either we die for this country or we switch to another country. However, the people are innocent. If war breaks out, how many people will be displaced and their families destroyed?.

"I never thought that I would work hard for this dynasty all my life, but when I was old, I had to watch the beginning of the dynasty go to destruction, but I was powerless to turn back the tide.".

" Li Boqian, how will you face the ancestors of the Taichu Dynasty when you reach the bottom one day?" Hu Zi stared blankly at his grandfather, unable to speak. Although he could not understand his grandfather's words, he could feel his grandfather's grief, which made him feel very uncomfortable..

"Hu Zi, you have to remember that you are a citizen of the Absolute Beginning Empire, a subject of the Absolute Beginning Dynasty that once unified the world..

The old man gently touched his grandson's head, and Hu Zi was puzzled in his heart, but he nodded solemnly and firmly remembered the old man's words in his heart..

The old man suddenly stood up and walked into the house. Hu Zi looked at the old man's back. He seemed to have an illusion. The old man's back bent for a moment and then straightened again. He rubbed his eyes fiercely, and the old man had already disappeared from sight..

On the fourth day of the arrival of the Qinghe diplomatic mission, Li Boqian sat on the dragon throne in dignity and looked down at all the civil and military officials. He said directly,"Dear ministers, I have something to announce.".

Liu Zhiyong looked at the emperor's appearance and knew that the coming would always come, but he could do nothing..

"After much consideration, I finally decided to form an alliance with the Qing He Kingdom. The Honglu Temple and the Military Aircraft Temple will be responsible for discussing the alliance with the Qing He diplomatic mission in detail..

"I accept orders..

"I accept orders..

"The Lord of the Rings and the Lord of the Rings, the Lord of the Rings.".

" I object!" Liu Zhiyong took a step forward and knelt on the ground with a thud..

"I object..

"I am also against it..

The voice of opposition rose one after another, and the group of civil servants knelt down. This was the prestige of the old prime minister..

Seeing this, Li Boqian's face darkened and he said fiercely," How dare you disobey me!" He softened a little and said," My word is of great importance. The alliance is settled. I think you were only deceived for a while, so I will spare you this time. All the officials who oppose will be fined for one year. Liu Zhiyong, as the Prime Minister, your crime will be increased by one grade and your salary will be fined for two years!" Liu Zhiyong wanted to say something, but His Majesty did not give him a chance to speak. He continued,"" This matter has been settled. No one can stop you. Retreat!" Without waiting for anyone to react, he turned around and left, leaving only the ministers kneeling on the ground to look at each other. Liu Zhiyong even sat down on the ground. The two ministers beside him rushed forward to help him. Liu Zhiyong knew that from this moment on, there would be no peaceful days in Absolute Beginning..

After news of the alliance between Taichu and Qinghe spread, a kind-looking old man rushed toward Taichu Palace anxiously. He entered the palace as if no one else was around. None of the Yulin Army soldiers dared to stop him because he was Taichu Imperial Advisor, the leader of Galaxy Sect, Chen Yaoguang..

After Chen Yaoguang met the Emperor, all the attendants were chased out. Only Emperor Taichu and the Imperial Advisor remained in the royal study. The door of the royal study was closed tightly. The attendants outside heard the intense argument between the two in the royal study. They even heard the dirty words that only common people used. They could only pretend not to hear anything..

Finally, Chen Yaoguang slammed the door and left. In the royal study, His Majesty smashed all the porcelain in the room into pieces..

From then on, the alliance between Taichu Dynasty and Qing and Japan was a foregone conclusion, and no one could change it..

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