Chapter 1000

But now, with the hundred officials watching and Wu Zhao determined to be angry.

He could only bite the bullet and say, "Your Majesty, I did indeed say those words. A man should be as good as his word!"

"In the Imperial Study, how could I deceive the Emperor?"

"A mere three catties of locusts, plus three catties of manure—although Wang Zhong is old, I can still finish it in one meal!"

Wang Zhong patted his chest, giving a firm guarantee.

Wu Zhao's mouth twitched.

The previous two times, she had spared him once out of consideration for Wang Zhong's age and merits.

But now, this fellow was going a bit too far.

"Someone, bring three catties of locusts and three catties of manure. If he can't finish it, drag him out and give him thirty military floggings!"

"What?"

Wang Zhong's eyes widened.

It's over!

Hearing this, Gao Feng felt a sense of relief in his heart.

Ever since Gao Yang took down the Edict for Recruiting Talent, Wang Zhong had often gone against the Duke's Prefecture. Now, he naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to beat a dog in the water.

He laughed out loud, "Old General Wang, what's wrong? The weather is cold; eating cold food is bad for your stomach. Eat something hot."

"Working for His Majesty together, if you need anything, just come to me for help!"

Qin Zhenguo and Lu Zhen also spoke up repeatedly, "I am also known for being warm-hearted; I am more than happy to help with such things!"

Wang Zhong's eyes looked like he was going to kill someone.

But he immediately said to Wu Zhao, "Your Majesty misunderstood my meaning. I meant that a mere hundred officials, with only six County Magistrates dead, is already stopping at the right time for the Living Yama."

"After all, the Suiyang Commandery Governor and the supervisor are all still alive, and this governance session did not affect officials in other commanderies and counties."

Wang Zhong said loudly, looking for excuses for himself.

Cui Xinghe, however, felt a sense of foreboding in his heart. For some reason, these words made him sense a crisis.