C359 He Boasted of His Loyalty

Staring at Du Qi, Yan Hao smiled and said, "This old man sincerely invited Young Master Du to come here without any ill intentions. Therefore, there is no need for Young Master Du to be wary of this old man in the dark."

Although Yan Hao's voice was unpleasant to hear, his tone had been gentle and gentle ever since he spoke to Du Qi. However, these words did not sound like thunder in Du Qi's ears. He did not feel any signs of Yan Hao using his true essence. However, Yan Hao had sensed his thoughts as soon as he moved his mind. Du Qi felt a chill from the bottom of his heart. It was as if Yan Hao had seen through him naked.

Yan Hao did not seem to be willing to let this matter rest. He smiled and said, "Haha, it's not hard to tell from Young Master Du's performance just now. Young Master Du should have known who helped me that day, right?"

At this point, Du Qi felt like he was going to collapse. When he first saw Yan Hao, Du Qi felt that Yan Hao still had some kind of elder appearance. In addition, Yan Hao didn't seem to be wary of him at all, so he naturally relaxed his vigilance. He originally thought that Yan Hao did not know about his background, so he might not be able to get along with him when the time came. He could also bargain with Yan Hao, which was why he agreed to Yan Hao's invitation. However, it seemed like all the things he knew could not be hidden from Yan Hao, the old villain. All of his confidence vanished like a bubble in an instant. He was already at an absolute disadvantage before he had a real fight with Yan Hao. Du Qi's heart felt like it had fallen into an ice cave.

As his thoughts spun, Du Qi suddenly made up his mind. He decided to stop hesitating and cowering. He would let go of everything in his heart and fight with Yan Hao. At most, he would die, so he admitted frankly, "That's right!"

Yan Hao laughed and said, "Young Master Du is indeed smart. This old man can be frank and frank with just a little bit. Ha! It's good to talk to smart people. Don't waste your breath. I like it!"

Hearing Yan Hao's words, Du Qi could not help but feel lucky. Luckily, he answered Yan Hao's question at the beginning without any falsehood. Otherwise, with Yan Hao's character, once he saw through it, the consequences would be hard to predict. However, Du Qi could no longer think about what had happened. He could only try his best to deal with the situation in front of him.

After making up his mind and putting aside all the worries in his heart, Du Qi suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. His thoughts became clearer, and he decided not to wait any longer. Instead, he would take the initiative to attack to relieve the doubts in his heart. Therefore, he asked, "Elder, you are both a member of the Heaven and Earth Sect, and you hold great power. Why are you still willing to stay in this position for more than twenty years? "

Yan Hao praised: "That's right! Don't you think our conversation should be much easier than before? Ha! "Before his laughter could fade, Yan Hao suddenly withdrew his smile and said seriously," Actually, this old man is not a member of the Heaven and Earth Cult. That is why I am worried today. "

Du Qi knew that there was no need for Yan Hao to lie to him about this matter. He could not help but ask in surprise, "Oh? Since this old man is not a member of the Heaven and Earth Sect, why would the Heaven and Earth Sect do their best to help this old man?"

Yan Hao sighed, "Of course they are plotting something. Sigh! If we look closely, it is still the treacherous officials who harmed others!"

Hearing Yan Hao's emotional words, Du Qi almost fainted. But at this moment, he could only smile bitterly in his heart. The greatest treacherous official in the world actually said that the treacherous official harmed others? This was indeed hard to believe! As he thought about it, he heard Yan Hao smile bitterly and continued, "I think that the Church of Heaven and Earth is indeed powerful and all-pervasive. Back then, I was harmed by the treacherous official and had no choice but to resign and return to my hometown because of the circumstances. Seeing that... My bright future was destroyed for no reason. Although I am unwilling, there is nothing I can do about it. Just as I was disheartened and prepared to lose my life in the countryside, the people from the Church of Heaven and Earth came knocking on my door. "

Du Qi said, "So you hit it off just like that?"

Yan Hao sighed helplessly. "I, Yan Hao, came from a poor family, and my father was just a poor scholar. Although I have a lot of experience, I failed every time. As for me, I've been smart since I was young. I started at the age of five, and under my father's careful guidance, I worked hard. I entered the county school at the age of nine, and I made a name for myself in the county examination at the age of ten. At the age of nineteen, he made a name for himself in the middle of the court examinations. He was chosen as a concubine and a scholar in the Hanlin Academy. Just as I was filled with ambition and was ready to show off my ambition and serve the court, I was disqualified for no reason by Liu Jin's gang. My father and elders' earnest expectations and years of bitter studies were all wasted. Naturally, I was extremely unwilling. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, I would never give up. Besides, the people of the Heaven and Earth Sect have spoken with certainty, and their conditions are not harsh at all. And it is exactly what I want. Of course, I have no reason to refuse."

Du Qi said discontentedly, "So after you came back, you went all over the place without caring about anything. You harmed loyal people, eliminated dissidents, and stepped on other people's heads to climb up?"

Yan Hao complained, "The conscience of heaven and earth. Ever since I came back, I might be able to find one or two people who said I am sorry, but I did not deliberately harm anyone!"

Du Qi saw that Yan Hao was in the secret room. Only the two of them were present, and they did not dare to admit that they had done it. When he first saw Yan Hao, the last bit of respect in his heart instantly disappeared. He looked at Yan Hao's expression, which looked like he had been wronged by the heavens. A sense of disgust welled up in Du Qi's heart. He asked, "Does this mean that you have never done anything wrong in the past few decades?"

Yan Hao said frankly, "Yes! Loyalty and patriotism, requesting orders for the people. This is the rule that I have accepted since I was young. After I took up my post, I have also done the same. I have not dared to slack off for decades."

Hearing Yan Hao's words, Du Qi understood the true meaning of "The more evil a person is, the more shameless they are." Maybe the treacherous official did not know that he was a treacherous official. Why else would the treacherous officials in all the dynasties claim to be loyal officials and not understand it until they die? Seeing this, Du Qi could not help but feel a little sad, but he did not know who he should feel sad for. Thinking about the current situation, he asked again, "Nowadays, the imperial court of the world is not stable, the government of officials is corrupt, the lowly ones are in charge of the Dao, the virtuous can escape far away. The Southern Nihon and Northern Deserts are rampant, causing the people to be unable to make a living, and there are frequent riots in various places. As the Prime Minister, don't you have any responsibility? "

Yan Hao was obviously shocked. He revealed a shocked expression and said in surprise, "Is what Young Master said true?"

Du Qi said bitterly, "Do you think I am lying?"

After a pause, Yan Hao said with some bitterness, "I know I have been working hard for the government for decades. Although there are some things that I am not happy with, it should not be as bad as what you have said."

Du Qi saw that Yan Hao did not believe what he said and could not help feeling sad. In his heart, he looked down on Yan Hao even more, but he was powerless to change the situation. When he went out later, he was still a wandering person in the martial arts world, and Yan Hao was also the head of the court's Cabinet. He could not help but say with some bitterness, "If you don't believe me, why don't you go to the people yourself?"