nycdaug Chapter 192 The Crown Prince is Specially Ordered to Go to the Scene
Chapter 192 The Crown Prince is Specially Ordered to Go to the Scene
Two days later, at dawn, the sun had just risen from the horizon, and the faint light gradually dispelled the haze of the night.
In the imperial city, the magnificent and splendid palace is like a shining pearl, appearing particularly solemn and majestic against the backdrop of the morning glow.
The atmosphere at today's morning court was noticeably heavier than usual, and there was also an unusual sense of tension and anticipation in the air.
Many officials lined up neatly.
At this moment, An Yi stepped forward, bowed, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the banditry in the Yuhua Mountain area has now been completely eradicated by the War King. In addition, I have also seized a huge amount of gold, silver, and jewelry."
As soon as the words fell, there was an enthusiastic response in the court.
All the ministers echoed the voice and expressed their congratulations, among which the four words "War King is awesome" were shouted the loudest. The voices rose one after another, and seemed to break through the clouds and reach the heaven directly.
The emperor sat upright on the high dragon throne. After hearing the news, an ecstatic smile appeared on his face, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a hint of satisfaction.
He knew very well that the successful suppression of the Yuhua Mountain Rebellion and the achievement of such fruitful results were the credit of the War King, and were also a strong proof of the stability and prosperity of the entire country and the peaceful and harmonious life of the people.
However, this joy did not last long.
An Yi continued to report to the emperor about another situation in Baihua Town...
"The magistrate of Baihua Town is a man of evil intentions and greedy nature. He abused his power to make a fortune and bullied the people, causing them to live in misery. What's worse is that he was so audacious that he even dug for gold privately in an attempt to keep the huge fortune for himself. Fortunately, King Zhan was observant and saw through the truth, and finally brought this evil villain to justice." An Yi's low and firm voice was like a thunder that cut through the sky. Although the volume was not loud, every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of everyone present.
When the emperor heard this, his expression instantly became extremely gloomy, and his anger was like a surging wave, out of control.
He slammed the dragon table, stood up suddenly, and roared: "Such a corrupt official is guilty of a heinous crime, and he deserves death!"
This roar resounded throughout the court, and the echoes lingered for a long time. The ministers were shocked and looked at each other, secretly sighing at the emperor's rage.
For a moment, the court was silent, and only the emperor's angry breathing could be heard clearly.
However, while everyone was still immersed in shock, a barely perceptible hint of joy suddenly flashed in the emperor's eyes.
You know, Dongyang State has gone through years of war and its national strength has long been reduced. Now the unexpected discovery of the gold mine has undoubtedly injected a shot of adrenaline into this crumbling country.
This huge wealth not only filled the treasury gap and eased financial pressure, but also became a strong guarantee for restoring national prestige and resisting foreign invasion.
Thinking of this, the emperor calmed down a little. He took a deep breath, slowly sat back on the dragon throne, glanced at the ministers, and said in a deep voice: "My dear ministers, the gold mine affairs must be properly handled. I hope to take this opportunity to let my Dongyang country recuperate!"
"The matter of the gold mine is of self-evident importance. It concerns the foundation of our dynasty. We must not take it lightly and must handle it with extreme caution." The emperor was silent for a while, his bright eyes like torches, sweeping across the ministers present.
Then, the emperor said in a firm tone: "I have made up my mind and ordered the prince to go to the scene in person to ensure that the gold mine can be safely returned to the national treasury. At the same time, I will send Lord Li to Baihua Town to serve as the county magistrate."
"I will follow the emperor's orders!" As these words came out, the whole court was in uproar again.
Everyone knows that the emperor thinks highly of the prince, and Lord Li is a capable member of the prince's camp.
In this way, as long as the prince does not commit any earth-shattering mistakes in the future, the position of future crown prince will definitely belong to him.
At this moment, many ministers began to secretly ponder in their hearts, should they express their stance and choose to support one side at this time?
Of course, there are also some ministers who think that it is too early to make a decision now. After all, the emperor is still young and strong, and it is indeed too hasty to decide which side to stand on so early.
For a moment, the ministers were whispering to each other, and various voices came one after another.
Some just stood by and watched the situation develop in silence; some even couldn't wait to find an opportunity to show their favor to the prince... The atmosphere in the entire court was extremely warm, full of tension and anticipation.