Meng Li originally wanted the eunuch to take her to see the saint and mention the strengthening of border defense.
But thinking about it, she hadn't made any predictions yet, so she had to at least go back and make a show of it before meeting the emperor.
This should be done as early as possible rather than later.
Take precautions early to avoid being caught off guard when the time comes.
She returned to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, and that night she and Gu Yi worked together to do a divination, and the predictions were very bad.
Gu Yi fell to the ground, his hands trembling a little.
Although the emperor was fatuous, Gu Yi did not expect that this bad omen would come so quickly.
He did not believe in evil and did another divination. It was still the same as before. Gu Yi was a little discouraged. Meng Li advised:
"Master, everything depends on people. Since the divination revealed such a problem, maybe it is a warning from God so that we can prepare ourselves. Things will definitely turn around."
Gu Yi looked sad and sad, and coughed again. Meng Li stretched out his hand to pat him, and after he calmed down, he said:
"The Emperor Star is declining, how can it be changed?"
Meng Li curled his lips. As the Emperor Star declined, another Emperor Star would surely rise.
Or Gu Yi is not brave enough to consider changing the emperor.
She never told Guyi this idea, she just comforted Guyi for a long time, saying that she would try her best.
Gu Yi asked Meng Li to inform the emperor, and Meng Li agreed.
Although you can only go and return without success, try your best.
It also represents an attitude, lest something happens and the emperor should attack her again.
Why didn't you warn me about foreigners invading the border
No emperor in his right mind would ask such an idiotic question, but this emperor probably would.
Anyway, we need someone to take the blame.
It's a bit unreasonable to say this, but the emperor has a high position and does not need to be unreasonable.
The Imperial Preceptor can only calculate the general good or bad luck. Is it possible that he can also calculate who is going to attack Da Qi from where and when, and who is going to revolt
Furthermore, the national preceptor cannot do divination and calculation every day, as that would really be too long a life.
The emperor went to court on the second day, but the emperor did not go to court again. Everyone left one after another. Meng Li stepped forward:
"My father-in-law, could you please inform the emperor that I would like to see you?"
Jia Zhengchu raised his chin, looked at Meng Li, and said in a high-pitched voice:
"What's the big deal, Master National Preceptor?"
"Your Majesty is busy with affairs. If it is not urgent, you can tell me first, and I will tell you to the Emperor."
Meng Li looked serious:
"Yesterday I made a prediction. It's urgent at this time. It's related to the fate of the country. I hope my father-in-law will inform you. Your Majesty is busy with business, so I can wait for it."
Jia Zhengchu was the emperor's most favored eunuch. Even some memorials were reviewed by this eunuch.
But after all, he didn't have overwhelming power. When meeting certain people, he still had to lower his head.
It is quite interesting to talk about the decentralization of power in the DPRK. This person is holding on to a little bit, and that person is holding on to a little bit. No one can do anything about anyone, but overt and covert fights have never stopped.
Disdain flashed in Jia Zhengchu's eyes.
He didn't believe in fate, let alone that set of magical things, not to mention the things made by women, which were even less trustworthy.
It's so mysterious to talk about the fate of the country. Isn't the world in a good place
However, after all, he is a national teacher, so it is not good to do something too ugly.
He raised his chin and said:
"If the Imperial Master is willing to wait, then please follow me into the meeting hall and wait."
Meng Li was not upset either:
"Thank you very much, father-in-law. Please help me lead the way."
She didn't want to curry favor with this father-in-law, so it was normal for her to be ignored.
She is now the popular person around the emperor, and there is nothing she can do about it at the moment.
Again, when the emperor falls, these people will not end well.
As Jia Zhengchu went to the meeting hall where the emperor received his ministers, Jia Zhengchu said:
"Master Imperial Master, please wait patiently. The Emperor will definitely come to see you when he is finished."
Meng Li nodded and Jia Zhengchu left directly.
She stood there and waited, knowing that the emperor would not come so soon.
According to Jia Zhengchu's eccentric appearance, he would not inform the emperor now, it would take some time.
Meng Li stood in the meeting hall until the afternoon, without even having lunch. It was not until the afternoon that the eunuch's voice sounded outside the door:
"The Emperor has arrived."
Meng Li stroked his sleeves, bowed his head, and heard footsteps. Then a flash of bright yellow flashed across Meng Li's eyes, and Meng Li shouted:
"I see you, Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty."
When a state minister meets the emperor, he does not need to kneel.
"Master, please get back on your feet." came a male voice, slightly hoarse.
Meng Li straightened his back and glanced at the emperor quickly. His eye circles were swollen and his face was a little blue, as if he had overindulged in lust.
The few sparse beards on his chin are a little funny.
Next to him, Jia Zhengchu stood aside and looked at Meng Li.
The emperor looked at Meng Li and his Adam's apple twitched. The imperial master was so beautiful and had a fairy-like temperament. If he were not the imperial master, he would definitely be treated as a concubine in the harem and enjoy together.
Meng Li met the emperor's eyes and understood immediately.
I felt sick.
There were still too many nails on the late emperor's coffin, otherwise he might not be able to hold it down.
"National Master, what do you want from me?"
The emperor dragged his head with one hand, his body tilted, and his image was lost.
Meng Li sighed:
"I had a divination with Master Gu Yi last night. There may be trouble at the border. I also hope that the Lord will strengthen the defense of the border so that those barbarians cannot invade the country and disturb the people."
"I also heard that the people are restless. Although they have been suppressed by local officials many times, we still need to take more precautions."
Sure enough, the emperor still said the same words in the plot.
Anyway, there is nothing to be afraid of. Regardless of whether he is a foreigner or a rebel army, don't be afraid. He has millions of troops.
Meng Li couldn't help but request:
"Your Majesty, I believe that forceful suppression is not a long-term solution. The most fundamental thing is to reduce or reduce local taxes to appease the people. The current taxes are really too heavy. The people are the foundation of the country and must be taken seriously."
If it were reduced now, it would make the people feel better sooner.
Or give the emperor a warning, so that when there is a war, the people's fat and anointing will be used as military pay.
The treasury is definitely rich now, but there is no doubt that the emperor will take the opportunity to hoard money.
The war was definitely going to happen, and she couldn't go to the border now to stop foreigners from harassing her relatives, but once she frightened them, she didn't dare to come for the time being.
When the emperor heard about the tax reduction, he became a little irritated, but he remained patient:
"National Preceptor, you have just taken office not long ago, and you don't know how much money the court needs to support the soldiers and you people. As an emperor, you have no idea of my difficulties."
"We are just clamoring to reduce taxes, but the national treasury is empty, military pay, building border defenses, building river embankments, etc., so no money is needed?"
"Now the people only pay some taxes, but their lives are guaranteed. Without the protection of me and the soldiers, the people would not be able to live and work in peace and contentment."
Meng Li:…
Come on, just pretend she didn't say it.
She was out of her mind to say such a thing.