C9

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" An orderly voice resounded in the solemn hall.

"Your majesty, this subject has something to say." The Minister of Industry bowed and took a step forward.

"Speak." The man on the dragon throne stroked his gray beard, and his eyes shone with a light that didn't match the wrinkles on the corner of his eyes.

"The flood in the area of Jiang and Zhe provinces has been managed. The casualties of the people and the loss of property have all been effectively controlled. In two more days, the disaster will be completely controlled." There was a hint of pride in the Minister of Industry's tone.

"Then does my beloved one need any reward?" The Emperor rested his hand on the arm of the Dragon Throne, his eyes unfathomable.

"To share the Emperor's worries is the duty of this official. Who would dare ask for a reward?" The Minister of Industry's tone became even lighter.

"Oh? Is that so? Then why did my beloved one report it to me? " The emperor's mouth curved in a mocking smile.

"The Emperor loves his people like his children. This subject believes that the people of this world should promptly report their safety to the Emperor." The Minister of Industry's palm broke out into a cold sweat. What's wrong with the emperor today? When he heard these good news in the past, he had a beaming smile on his face, but his tone of voice didn't seem to contain even the slightest bit of gratification or happiness. Could it be that he had finally met his match? Thinking of this, he almost couldn't hold back from slapping himself in the face. He wanted to show off his strength, but now he was really unlucky. He deserved it!

"The words of my beloved official really strike a deep chord in my heart!" The Emperor stroked his beard and laughed. The Minister of Industry was trembling a little. This emperor was really unstable with happiness and anger, but why did he feel that the atmosphere around him had become increasingly solemn and oppressive?

"What do all the loved ones think of the Minister of Industry's words?" The Emperor turned his gaze to the other ministers, looking down at them without a hint of anger. The group with the Minister of Industry was momentarily at a loss for an answer. The Minister of Public Relations' words were naturally reasonable, but smart people all knew that His Majesty's thoughts weren't on whether or not those words were true or false, but on whether or not he was right. It looked like the old man must have made a mistake in some kind of official matter.

"I believe that there is nothing wrong with what the Minister of Industry has said. He has been an official for many years." The man who was with the Minister of Industry stood up for him. The Minister of Industry glanced at him out of the corner of his eyes. It seemed like this person belonged to the crown prince as well.

"I think so too." The Emperor sat up straight and looked fixedly at the Minister of State.

"Your majesty, forgive me for being blunt, but what you just said is very true, but it is not true. Although few ministers have reported anything major these few years, but whether or not this country is truly peaceful cannot be judged like this. Everyone will say what they say, everyone will pretend to be true." Yu Lingjing stood in front of the court officials, dressed in a moon-veined black robe. There were no ripples on his resolute face. It was as if those words had never come out of his mouth.

"That royal brother's meaning is that the imperial court is afraid of being deceived by us?" The Emperor squinted his eyes and looked at his younger brother, who was twenty years older than him.

"The crown prince was worried. This was obviously against the Minister of Industry and his letter. As a great supporter of the crown prince of the six ministries, he had no choice but to protect him." Your son thinks that your royal uncle's words are wrong. Your father is the Son of Heaven, who would dare lie to you? "Besides, ever since father ascended the throne, the Minister of Public Works has been working for father, doing everything in his power …"

"Please wait a moment, Crown Prince. I am just saying what I want to say. There is no other meaning to it. Why should Crown Prince take a seat?" Yu Ling Jing looked at him coldly, feeling that the crown prince was useless. Wasn't this clearly telling the Emperor that the Minister of Industry was his man? No matter what he did, would he ask the Emperor to be merciful? Thinking of this, Yu Ling Jing couldn't help but lift his lips.

"Your highness, there's no need to make things difficult for the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince had only said a few fair words, and we've already seen all the work of the Minister of Industry. Why did he suddenly commit all these unwarranted crimes?" A second rank official said in a loud voice.

Hearing this, Yu Ling Jing turned to look at him, and the official couldn't help but shiver. This Martial Immortal's killing intent was truly frightening.

"I didn't say that the Minister of Industry is guilty, so why should you think about it?" Yu Lingjing turned around and spoke indifferently, as if that murderous look in his eyes was just an illusion of a second-ranked official.

"Alright. I'll say one word of what you've come to say. " The Emperor glanced at the eunuch at the side. The eunuch hurriedly took out the paper in his sleeve and passed it to the emperor. The emperor took a paper roll and fiercely slammed it on the table. All the officials were shocked. This foreplay has been going on for so long, is it finally getting down to business? The Emperor was really patient. Those ministers who harbored evil thoughts couldn't help but wonder if they had done anything recently to get the emperor to take advantage of them. In the past few years, the imperial court had overruled the officials and they had been suppressed quite a bit. Now, it seemed that they could finally vent their resentment, even if the character of these good officials were not bad. However, the thought of what could happen next was still very satisfying.

"Your Majesty took a deep breath, then picked up the paper roll once more and gave it to the Chief Eunuch." Read it out for them! "

The eunuch's shrill voice resounded in the hall, stabbing at the heads of some people in pain.

"No deceit? Do you really think I'm old... You dare to do whatever you want? Do you really think I don't know about all the nonsense you've done in the past? He was truly bold now! How dare you call such a big matter a minor calamity? Ordinary plague? If someone had not given this book to me, I would have really believed you. All the people in the world, how many of you hold the people in high positions? Parent Officer... Laughable? " It had been a long time since the Emperor had said such a long sentence. Coupled with his agitated mood, he couldn't help feeling a little dizzy after saying these words. He touched his forehead and looked at the officials.

"Please calm your anger Your Majesty. This subject knows his wrongs." In the next instant, the officials in the court all fell to the ground.

"Minister of Industry, although I am old, my memory is not that bad. You were the one who took responsibility for managing this disaster area. Is this how you handle things?" This is the safety and well-being of the people that you should report to us? " The emperor's arrogance melted slightly.

At this moment, the Minister of Industry was pressing his forehead against the ground, not daring to answer.

"Father, this son feels that this matter cannot be completely blamed on Sir Shang Chen. This is too far away, and the calamity was reported by the local officials. How could Sir Shang Chen know whether this is true or false?" The Crown Prince was still trying to defend the Minister of Industry.

"Shut the hell up for me. I have been turning a blind eye to the little Jiu Jiu that is in your heart." You'd better not talk now. " The emperor looked at the crown prince, his eyes nearly spitting fire.

"This subject has something to say, I don't know if I should say it." The military general behind Yu Lingjing spoke with a sonorous voice. His demeanor made it seem as if the emperor was admitting it or not.

"Go ahead." The Emperor felt rather helpless.

"This subject is a coarse person and does not speak very well. Although I do not have much of a culture, I still understand some principles. The magistrate is also in the affected area, so no matter how much he has done, he would not be bold enough to not report it. Furthermore, this disaster did not bring any benefits to the magistrate, so I do not think that there would be anyone who could have gotten himself out of this disaster and ended up like this, is the magistrate a pig's brain? " This general's words were very plain and easy to understand. He also said everything that everyone wanted to say, but no one dared to.

It seemed like this person would be a useful talent in the future. Yu Ling Jing thought to himself.

"You're right, Minister of Industry. Do you have anything else to say?" The Emperor glanced at the military general in approval before shifting his gaze to the still kneeling Minister of Industry.

"This official knows his crimes and was indeed muddle-headed for a moment. I wanted to indulge myself in pleasure and save myself a lot of trouble by doing so." The Minister of Industry's voice trembled.

"Oh, then why did my lord automatically ask me to do this task?" Yu Lingjing looked at him with a cold smile.

"I …" The Minister of Industry's body trembled.

"Royal Uncle, you …"

"Shut up. He will continue! " The crown prince forcefully swallowed the latter half of the sentence that was stuck in his throat.

"I only took this job to... Let... The emperor is giving me some rewards! " He stammered.

"Really?" Yu Ling Jing said coldly, his powerful aura causing the Minister of Lands to break out in a cold sweat. And then she actually said what she was thinking.

"Disaster relief has always been a fat job, there's quite a bit of oil to be salvaged …"

The Emperor, who was sitting on the Dragon Throne, looked down upon everything. He suddenly discovered that there was an additional aura of a ruler descending upon the world on his younger brother's face.

"So you gave up the people there? Just for a little bit of his own selfish desire … Very good! What a great person... "Loyal official, what a great father and mother …" The Emperor closed his eyes slightly. "The Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Technology did not care about the life and death of one of the commoners because of his selfish desire. "As for his past life, he was reduced by five ranks as an official."

"Thank you, your majesty, for your kindness." The Minister of Industry shouted loudly.

His companions couldn't help but feel relieved. Fortunately, the Emperor didn't investigate too much, and the Minister of Industry didn't have the heart to drag them into the water.

"Don't look like you're relieved. I know too much about your matters. From now on, don't anger me again. This world is still mine. " As he spoke, the emperor looked at the crown prince in disappointment. This son of his was wholeheartedly trying to strengthen his own snobbishness and stabilize his own heels. However, he had forgotten that Jiang Chen was a shrewd person. If it wasn't for his indulgence, how could he have done so much? It seemed that he needed to properly discipline him this time. As for his own brother, he could not be looked down upon. No wonder the crown prince feared him, but luckily, he also knew very well that what his brother loved was not a river or a mountain.

The Crown Prince stood aside with a sinister look in his eyes. This Minister of the Ministry of Industry was one of his generals. Such an outcome was a huge blow to him. However, there was nothing he could do. In his subconscious, he blamed Yu Ling Jing for seizing the throne. One day, he would definitely kill this dog king.