Capítulo 759: Chapter 536: Order Southwest Three Patrol Angels to Lead the Army! (4k seeking monthly ticket)
“Shu, once again it is Shu!”
“What exactly is happening there now, that His Majesty is so delayed in court?”
“I recall that His Majesty recently appointed a Demon Suppression Envoy, who reportedly has already gone to Shu to take office earlier.”
“Exactly, I wonder what trouble has arisen again. Hmph, that place is just like that Patrol Angel, never peaceful.”
“…”
In the Dragon Court, within the Jinluan Hall, the hour had long passed, with the full court officials standing inside the hall, still awaiting the Emperor’s arrival, engaging in much discussion.
On the way to court, a swift horse arrived with news of an urgent report from Shu, prompting debate among the officials. The advisors, while discussing, couldn’t help but bring up the recent uproar caused by Chen Xuntian in the court, adding so sarcastic remarks.
As the hour drew close to passing, and the sun rose high, soone urged the Honglu Temple officials presiding over the court ceremony to inquire about the situation.
At that mont, a loud proclamation was heard from outside the hall,
“His Majesty has arrived!”
The noisy Jinluan Hall then fell silent, with the officials kneeling and saluting, shouting long live to the Emperor.
After the officials had completed their salutes and risen from their kneeling positions, the Emperor Wu was already seated upon the dragon throne.
“Rise!”
The calm and authoritative voice of Emperor Wu resounded.
The officials stood up, offering their thanks, and as they raised their eyes, they caught a glimpse of the Emperor’s face.
Those standing in the court were mostly astute observers. As they watched, they could perceive a hint of gloom in the Emperor’s eyes, which made their hearts tense up, becoming even more curious.
As a Honglu Temple official was about to follow procedures and call upon the heads of the respective departnts to present their petitions,
Emperor Wu lifted his hand slightly, raising his eyelids, “Today, we shall not discuss state affairs first. Ministers, take a look at this docunt!”
Saying this, Emperor Wu turned his head and glanced at the Chief Eunuch Feng Bao, who served by the dragon throne.
“Feng Bao”
“Your servant obeys!” The Chief Companion beside the Emperor imdiately bowed, then moved to the side, taking the tray covered with yellow cloth from the hands of a small eunuch holding a gold and jade tray, and descended from the high platform.
He first approached the Pri Minister Huangfu Liuyun standing at the forefront of the officials, extending the tray forward.
Upon the yellow cloth covering the tray lay a docunt!
Pri Minister Huangfu Liuyun appeared composed as he took the docunt from the tray and unfolded it, his eyes quickly scanning the contents.
However, shortly after, his gaze paused, the once calm pupils suddenly shone with vigor, his body shook, and an inexplicable wind lifted the hair at the brim of his hat.
Quickly, the light in his eyes faded, and he silently closed the docunt, placing it back into the tray.
Chief Eunuch Feng Bao continued to pass it to the Grand Commandant on the left!
During this interval, the civil and military officials all turned their attention to the resilient back of Pri Minister Huangfu. They could clearly sense a significant change in deanor after this Pri Minister read the docunt.
The sight of the officials followed the docunt as it passed through the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, and second-rank officials. Without exception, after reading the docunt, each person experienced visible perturbations, with so displaying outright shock.
What exactly was written in that docunt?
At this mont, the officials not of sufficient rank were driven nearly mad with curiosity, scratching their heads in frustration.
After the docunt had been circulated, the court was filled with noise. Among the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers who had read it, so seed eager for action, others showed expressions of surprise and doubt, exchanging glances with each other.
At this ti, Emperor Wu spoke leisurely, his eyes deep like a dark pool, seemingly harboring a giant dragon within,
“What are your views on this matter, gentlen?”
Typically known not to take the lead in court battles, Pri Minister Huangfu Liuyun was the first to step forward, raising his hand in salute, his eyes lowered, “Your Majesty, while the legend of the Heavenly People of the Baiyu Capital is ethereal, it holds imnse allure for the martial arts world. According to Eunuch Cao’s report from the Ritual Supervision, since this news has spread, it might cause unrest. The court should make a swift decision!”
“Moreover, it is suspected that the Demon Suppression Envoy sent by Your Majesty has already perished.”
“Strong court figures should be dispatched imdiately, to suppress the situation forcefully before chaos erupts, and then further plans can be made.”
Saying this, the voice of this Daqian Pri Minister lowered, resonant and potent,
“This involves worldly matters where heroes defy prohibitions with martial arts. This will certainly attract so hidden great powers who have lived for centuries, who do not follow rules and may cause trouble. Esteed figures with strong reputations are needed to intimidate them.”
“This old minister is willing to go and investigate the matter, to share Your Majesty’s burdens!”
This Daqian Pri Minister, having presented the dangers and benefits, volunteered for the task.
“I second the motion!” a prolonged voice echoed beside the Pri Minister.
Imperial Censor ng Ziyi, with his white beard trembling, spoke with a sturdy voice,
“Mr. Huangfu speaks reason. This issue can be big or small, but the court needs a quick resolution. However, the court cannot go a day without a Pri Minister. Moreover, regarding worldly affairs, I believe my ng family, with our moral teachings known far and wide, still hold so influence.”
Saying this, this proponent of Confucian statecraft, the Imperial Censor, adjusted the hold on the armrest of the dragon throne, his wide sleeves hanging like a waterfall,
“Your Majesty, please allow this old minister to take on this mantle!”
This Imperial Censor, full of white hair, spoke with firm and powerful words.
In these words, there’s an underlying contention for this task, concealing sharp insights.
The ng family and the Huangfu family, one known for producing the Three Ministers across four generations with three virtuous gentlen, the other housing a Bodhi Martial Saint who has lived for countless years, even venturing alone into the Western Pure Land!
Although they seem close in court usually, there’s no true alliance in the court. When it involves interests, everyone relies on their own ans to compete.
In the court, with the civil and military officials watching as the two giants dared to step forth directly, their expressions filled with surprise and doubt.
Especially since, the content spoken by these two created quite an uproar among those present in the court,
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