Chapter 37

Chapter 37

The court officials were all in a state of shock, scarcely able to believe what they had heard.

The Eminent Cavalry General they had recommended was a co-conspirator of the rebel Liao King?

The officials looked up to see Emperor Xiao Yunzhou's impassive face, gazing at them coldly.

Only the Eunuch Wei Zheng spoke up cheerfully, "Your Majesty is most wise. On the day of the palace banquet, he heard that Zhang Chen and the others were plotting, but did not publicly punish them, instead secretly imprisoning them. This prevented them from arousing suspicion and lulling the faraway Liao King."

"Now, the Lord Liu and Lord Pang Your Majesty dispatched have trapped the Liao King and his co-conspirators, successfully bringing them back to the capital, all thanks to Your Majesty's wisdom!"

"Your Majesty is most brilliant!" Wei Zheng bootlickingly shouted, his face flushed red.

The hearts of the court officials all turned cold.

Especially those who had just recommended Zhang Chen, their bodies trembling as they all kowtowed.

"Your Majesty - we failed to discern this! We did not know... we were not in league with Zhang Chen and the Liao King! May Your Majesty judge us fairly!"

The Eminent Cavalry General they had recommended was actually a co-conspirator of the rebels!

"Hmph, you recommended a co-conspirator of the rebellion to suppress the Liao King." Xiao Yunzhou sitting on the dragon throne clapped mockingly.

"You all are truly my best loyal subjects!"

The officials all kowtowed frantically, their foreheads hitting the ground.

"Your Majesty, forgive us, we were incompetent."

This damned Eminent Cavalry General Zhang Chen, an early dynasty contributor, had actually rebelled - was he insane?

And to plot in the palace banquet, only to be caught red-handed by the Emperor and Lord Liu.

Was his mind broken?

The officials were all greatly harmed by this foolish Zhang Chen, wishing they could curse his ancestors for eight generations.

Especially the first to recommend him, the Imperial Cabinet Lord Fucha and the Minister of War, they truly wanted to faint on the spot.

The Minister of War didn't even dare wipe the blood dripping from his head, only feeling an icy chill throughout his body.

"We have disappointed us greatly."

Xiao Yunzhou's tone was cold.

"Among all the civil and military officials, only Lord Liu could relieve our worries!"

The officials were stunned.

Lord Liu Changgeng, merely a fourth-rank official just promoted from the Imperial Academy - what merits did he have?

"Minister of War, you are demoted to Vice Minister of War."

"The five Imperial Cabinet Lords, your salaries shall be reduced by three years."

"One more time... and you can all go home and sell sweet potatoes!"

Xiao Yunzhou coldly rose and walked a few steps before stopping.

Looking back towards the Imperial Cabinet, "Lord Fucha, do you still think we were being capricious in degrading your daughter to Concubine Yu?"

The Imperial Cabinet Lord Fucha's face turned as white as paper, sweating profusely. He immediately closed his eyes and fell backwards.

"Lord Fucha!"

"Lord Fucha-"

Imperial Noble Fu Cha was demoted to Concubine Yu, bestowed with the character 'Yu' - not only a rebuke that she had slandered Lord Liu and the imperial guard Pang Rusong, but also the Emperor denouncing the incompetent and empty-headed Imperial Cabinet Lords!

The Imperial Cabinet was utterly useless!

As the Imperial Cabinet Lord Fucha fainted, the officials all looked at each other, their courage shattered.

The Emperor... had truly changed!

That Liu Wenchang, he used to feign weakness before the tigers, but now...

In the Donghua Palace main hall, Consort Liu was having an early meal with Consort Min. Besides them, the Fifth Prince Cheng Qian and Sixth Prince Cheng Shan were also present.

Since Master Liu had been dispatched to suppress the rebellion and had not yet returned to the capital, nor had any news, both Consort Liu and the Fifth Prince had little appetite.

"????"

Little Chu was dumbfounded.

Please, what is the full score?

Looking at it, it doesn't seem very qualified.

[Analysis of the six dimensions of Jing Country's national strength:]

[Medicine - Poor (Yellow River flooding, about to have an epidemic)]

[Economy - Poor (Lacking silver in the treasury, many corrupt officials)]

[Military - Low (Not enough elite troops, false troop rosters; emphasis on civil officials, lack of military generals)]

[Agriculture - Poor (Yellow River flooding, scorched earth, locust impact)]

[Industry - Low (Focus on poetry and songs, technological development lags)]

[Commerce - Medium (Tea, porcelain, and silk fabrics dominate, but transportation is inconvenient)]

Little Chu was stunned, they were all at a low or poor level, only commerce was still decent.

Looking at it this way, the Jing Country she was in was indeed not a prosperous era, but the signs of impending chaos and ruin.

[Would you like to view the top three national strength rankings?]

[Cost 100 points.]

Little Chu immediately exchanged.

She just wanted to know what level Jing Country's 39 points really was.

[Top three national rankings:]

[Yuan Mu Country: 193 points.]

[Sheng Country: 161 points.]

[Quan Country: 128 points.]

Little Chu: "..."

She was dumbfounded.

The Emperor who destroyed Jing Country in the novel, the current ruler of Yuan Mu Country, has 193 national strength, five times that of Jing Country?

This is no joke.

[Currently, Jing Country is at 39 points, ranking outside the top twenty.]

[Please, host, work hard and complete the main quest as soon as possible - become the darling of the first superpower.]

Xiao Chu Chu: ...

Ah, this palace intrigue system is too much!

Boost national power? This is the task of a favored child?

She's not even two months old yet!

Xiao Chu Chu grumbled and quickly brought up the lottery wheel!

【Host, confirm spending 1000 points for a ten-pull?】

--Yes!

Xiao Chu Chu nodded her little head.

In an instant, a cascade of colorful ribbons like fireworks appeared before her eyes.

《Spinning Wheel Technology Update》

《Dysentery Golden Formula》

《Five-Man Battle Formation》

...

Instantly, three shimmering SSR skill book volumes appeared in her mind!