Chapter 915: Xu Changqing's Officialdom PhilosophyChapter 1173: I Apologize to You All

Sometimes, being scolded is not a bad thing.

At least it shows you still have some value to be scolded.

For example, today's incident, look at the two brothers Hu Dagang and Hu Dangdang, did the Crown Prince scold them

There is none.

because there is no need and it's not valuable.

Others might also assign levels of severity to their responsibilities based on the seriousness of the case, but these two can forget about that. They are definitely facing capital punishment.

Zheng Bao Rong cried with a sad face, and said: "Your Highness, I know I was wrong."

"Do you know your mistake"

Li Chen let out a cold laugh and said to Chen Tong, "Have the Dongchang first investigate Zheng Bao Rong for this palace. If he is truly as he says, and had nothing to do with it, then it's fine. But if he has even the slightest involvement in this matter, you don't need to report back to this palace, just kill him directly."

Chen Tong did not even glance at Zheng Baorong and replied, "This subordinate obeys your orders."

Conversely, Zheng Baorong, despite Li Chen's frightening words, let out a sigh of relief.

He was immensely grateful that he had resisted his momentary greed back then and hadn't gone along with those people, otherwise, a magistrate of the capital city would have been bought over long ago.

Although he couldn't afford to offend that group of people, at least he understood what he could and couldn't do. He truly had nothing to do with this matter, so he felt incredibly at ease right now.

Although Your Highness wishes to investigate oneself, it is good that one does so, as it proves one's innocence.

Also, you shouldn't go to the Ministry of Works just yet. Your next task is to cooperate with Xu Junlou and straighten out the affairs of the Imperial City Mansion. If even the capital city isn't clean, how polluted will the whole world become Once the Imperial City Mansion is clean, you can then take up your post.

The head won't be chopped off, but punishment is still in order.

Although Li Chen's words made Zheng BaoRong feel uncomfortable, he still respectfully said: "Your humble servant thanks Your Highness for your kindness."

Li Chen glared at him and then walked outside the rice shop.

Li Chen's order just now was crystal clear to all the people.

This was the first time in their lives they had ever encountered such high-level people and events. Each of them felt incredibly excited and pumped up.

"Your Highness is wise!"

The old man who had been helped by Li Chen first spoke out.

"Your Highness is so wise!!!"

The shouts of all the people were united as one.

But Li Chen couldn't feel happy.

He pressed his hands together, waiting for the cheers to subside before speaking, “If such things are needed to prove my wisdom, then I would rather not have it.”

This sentence made the audience fall silent.

A pair of eyes stared at Li Chen, no one spoke.

Li Chen continued, “My lords, as the ancients said, 'The people are like water, and the ruler is like a boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.' The foundation of the Qin Dynasty has never been the high-ranking officials of the court, nor even the royal family, nor myself, but you, the people.”

"The people are paramount, the nation comes second, and the ruler is last."

Letting out a sigh, Li Chen said: "Many people know this truth, but very few actually put it into practice."

"I am not divine and cannot prevent all evil in the world, so there will inevitably be oversights. Here, I would like to apologize to everyone."

After finishing his words, Li Chen raised both hands and performed a respectful bow.

As a prince, he bowed to the people, which has never happened before in history.

Chen Tong and Zheng Baorong were terrified and hurriedly knelt down following him.

The common people were also frightened and scattered, no one dared to stand before Li Chen and receive this salute. Then seeing Zheng Baorong and the others had knelt down, they hurriedly knelt down as well.

For a moment, no one in this small space dared to stand up straight. shouted: "Madman! You're a madman!"Li Chen spread his palm and shoved it in front of Huangji Tian, saying: "At most, I'll give you three days. Your army can't be less than 300,000, and they must be e...