Chapter 1233: 23 Things About the Fake Emperor and the Powerful Officials
Shi Li met Xie's fierce gaze and pursed her lips.
This wise elder was always gentle and kind to her, but this was the first time in his life that he was so serious.
Shi Li organized his words and answered carefully: "It's not that I don't like him, but... I am a little afraid of him."
This doesn't sound like something a king would say, but facing Mr. Xie, Shi Li still wanted to be honest.
Hearing this, Old Xie heaved a sigh of relief, then sighed again, his serious expression turning gentle again. After thinking for a moment, he said sincerely: "Chizhi's temper is indeed difficult to get along with. But Your Majesty, it's not his fault. If he had a gentler temper, he would have been devoured by the wolves and tigers long ago."
That day, Shi Li heard more about Yuan Chizhi from Mr. Xie.
The few records of his life in history books actually hide a lot of unknown sorrow.
Yuan Chizhi was born in a poor family. His father had received some education and taught him to read since he was young. Unfortunately, a famine occurred a few years later and both Yuan's parents died.
In order to survive, Yuan Chizhi joined the army and fought in the north for several years, suffering from a lot of injuries. Several of his achievements were forcibly taken away by his superiors, and he was suppressed and plotted against everywhere because of his outstanding performance.
His superior later returned to the capital to report on his work and brought him along. Later, he met Master Xie in the capital, who took his fancy and took him in as his disciple, which led to his current status.
"I actually know that he let me see it on purpose."
After Mr. Xie finished speaking, he did not hide Yuan Chizhi's intentions in front of Shi Li, but said solemnly, "But Your Majesty, he is the smartest student I have ever seen in my life. There are so many things that others cannot do, but he can do them perfectly."
Indeed, Yuan Chizhi's talents were second to none, both in history books and from what Shi Li saw with his own eyes.
After listening to Mr. Xie's sincere words, Shi Li's fear of Yuan Chizhi disappeared a little. Such a deep person is actually flesh and blood. In such an era, if he holds an important position, anyone who is a little simple will be eaten away without leaving any residue.
With a sigh, Shi Li assured Mr. Xie that he would learn horse riding and archery well from Yuan Chizhi.
She will do her best to be a good emperor.
At worst, she still has three thousand people behind her to help her with advice.
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[I am offended!!!]
[Who is the anchor calling a cobbler? Huh? ]
In the royal martial arts arena, Yuan Chizhi changed into a heavy official uniform, a dark tight outfit, picked up a bow and arrow, aimed at the target in the distance, and let go of it nonchalantly.
The sharp arrow flew through the air and hit the bull's eye with such force that it almost pierced through the bull's eye.
When Shi Li came over, she saw this scene.
I thought to myself that Yuan Chizhi was truly a man of both civil and military talents.
"Your Majesty." Yuan Chizhi also noticed her, put down his bow and arrow and bowed.
Shi Li walked over and couldn't help but reach out and touch the bow he had used for archery. This was her first time having the opportunity to touch a bow and arrow. She didn't have this privilege the last time she traveled through time and space and became a eunuch.
"My dear, will you teach me archery today?" Shi Li raised her head and looked at Yuan Chizhi with a little anticipation.
Yuan Chizhi's deep gaze fell on her face, he smiled again and shook his head.
"Your Majesty, please squat in horse stance for one stick of incense."
One stick of incense? Half an hour?
Shi Li was stunned at the time. Then she pursed her lips, silently took two steps back, and squatted down.
Although her attitude was so good, Yuan Chizhi restrained his smile, stretched out his hand and pressed heavily on her shoulder.
"Your Majesty, continue squatting."
Whether it was Shi Li or the original owner who was living in the cracks of the wall, this incense stick of time was too hard to endure.
In the freezing weather, Shi Li felt sweat starting to form on her head, but she managed to hold on until the time was up purely through her willpower. After an incense stick of time had passed, her legs were shaking.
"Your Majesty can rest now."
To Shi Li, this sound was like heavenly music, and she wanted to collapse to the ground.
When Shi Li thought about how this would happen every day, she felt that her future was bleak and uncertain.
Who says being an emperor is good? She now wakes up earlier than a chicken and goes to bed later than an owl. She does high-intensity mental and physical labor every day. This life is not a life for a human being!
"Everything is difficult at the beginning. Your Majesty did a great job today."
At the end of today's teaching, Yuan Chizhi actually said something encouraging for the first time.
Shi Li was flattered to be recognized by Yuan Chizhi. She looked at him in disbelief with her eyes wide open.
Yuan Chizhi smiled again, but this time there seemed to be more sincerity in his smile.
Facing Shi Li's gaze, he took two steps back, bowed and said, "I will take my leave."
He never had any extra communication with Shi Li. Whether he was teaching Xie Lao or teaching riding and archery, he was always very strict.
As we were about to leave the palace, it started to drizzle again.
An ordinary-looking eunuch came up and handed Yuan Chizhi an umbrella.
Yuan Chizhi took the umbrella, glanced at the eunuch, and whispered, "Keep an eye on His Majesty."
"Yes."
The eunuch retreated with his head lowered, and the expression on his face could not be seen clearly.