"Li Aiqing, please go back first, remember what I told you!"
After sending Li Song away, Wang Chengen went to invite the second person without stopping.
This person is Xu Liangyan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who is the head of the six departments.
This guy is the most loyal younger brother of the Queen Mother, and his attitude is very arrogant when he comes to the imperial study.
Zhao Hao was too lazy to talk nonsense with him and asked Wang Chengen to put on the puppet talisman first.
If he hadn't been used, Zhao Hao would have really wanted to issue an order to him to stab himself with a knife.
Finally, there is Qian Qianyi, the Minister of Rites.
This guy is a neutral faction. As soon as he saw Zhao Hao, he vowed to express his support for the emperor.
But in the original plot, he had no integrity and eventually defected to Hou Jin.
With such a character, Zhao Hao really couldn't believe his words.
I had no choice but to bear the pain and waste a puppet charm.
These three are the three most powerful bosses in the court.
If the three of them, plus a small number of loyal ministers, speak for the emperor, Zhao Hao believes that the Queen Mother, who has been arrogant and domineering for many years, will be deflated in the court tomorrow.
After working for a few hours, Zhao Hao was tired and was about to go to the palace to rest when someone else came.
This person is Shen Lian, holding a pamphlet in his hand.
As soon as he saw Zhao Hao, he beamed with joy.
"I'm here to see you, Your Majesty. This is evidence of treasurer Liu Neng's corruption and perversion of the law. Please see it before Your Majesty!"
Zhao Hao took the booklet and looked at it, and was immediately frightened.
It is recorded above that during his five years as treasurer, Liu Neng embezzled millions of dollars in silver and countless acres of land.
"hateful!"
"Damn it!"
"I will kill all nine of his tribes!"
"Your Majesty, Liu Neng is just a fifth-grade official, but he has been greedy for so much money. This is a heinous crime!"
Zhao Hao naturally understood the implication of Shen Lian's words.
Doesn’t this imply that other high-ranking officials are greedy for more?
Zhao Hao decided to launch an anti-corruption storm after the princess's matter was settled.
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The morning of the next day was the monthly meeting.
At Mao hour, hundreds of civil and military officials gathered in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Some minor officials who were not usually qualified to discuss politics also came to court after receiving the news.
"I heard that at today's court meeting, the emperor will protest against the Queen Mother and prevent Princess Chun'an from marrying Wala."
"Your Majesty, this is all in vain. The Xia Kingdom's court has already been ruled by the Queen Mother."
"Yes, the emperor's move may anger the queen mother, and she may lose the throne!"
"Shh! Keep your voices down!"
…………
Some lower-level officials gathered together to discuss privately.
Officials of the third rank and above remained calm, each with his or her own thoughts in mind.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
A loud declaration sounded, and all the civil and military officials knelt down: "Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!"
"Everyone loves you!"
This is the first time Zhao Hao has gone to court since he came here.
In order to show everyone a new look, he put on a brand new dragon robe and put on a simple makeup look in the mirror.
At this moment, it makes people look heroic and full of energy.
He is no longer the timid puppet emperor of the past.
"Your Majesty, something seems a little different today!"
The ministers all had this feeling in their hearts.
"If you have something to report, go back to court if nothing happens!"
As usual, Wang Chengen announced.
The officials paused for a moment and exchanged glances with each other.
After a while, a censor named Yao walked out of the queue.
This person is here to lead the charge.
He bowed forward and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that Princess Chun'an has been betrothed to the third prince of Wala. The Wala envoy will come to Kyoto to pick up the bride in the near future. I think this is a blessing for the two countries, and we should promote the marriage as soon as possible!"
Zhao Hao felt bad when he heard such words.
He replied with some cold anger on his face: "Really? Why does Yao Yushi think so?"
Yao Yong could see the emperor's displeasure, but relying on the support of the Queen Mother, he continued: "Since ancient times, there has been a practice of princesses marrying other countries to benefit the two countries, such as Zhaojun leaving the fortress and Princess Wencheng entering Tibet... Chun Princess An's marriage to Wala will bring long-term friendship to the two countries..."
Zhao Hao was already impatient with this guy's talk. ...
"Don't compare others with me! My Daxia will never get married!"
A loud roar frightened Yao Yong's heart.
But thinking that the Queen Mother would come later gave me confidence.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for my words. The Wala people are brave and good at fighting. If you don't agree to this marriage, it may lead to war!"
"Are you threatening me?"
Zhao Hao stared at Yao Yong coldly.
"Wei Chen doesn't dare!"
Yao Yong had already felt the emperor's anger and retreated with his head lowered.
At this time, a sturdy middle-aged man jumped out.
This person is Cheng Zhiyong, Minister of War.
"Your Majesty, we are not timid. It's just that the Xia Kingdom is currently facing internal and external troubles. If we rashly start a war with Wala, Houjin, who is eyeing us outside the pass, will definitely be ready to make a move. Using Princess Chun'an to exchange for the stability of the Xia Kingdom is really the best policy!"
"Snapped!"
Zhao Hao finally couldn't bear it anymore and started to protest.
"Asshole!"
"As the Minister of War, you don't want to kill the enemy to protect the country, but you want to use marriage to stabilize the territory. It is really a shame for a military general!"
Cheng Zhiyong was so angry that he shouted: "My loyal words are offensive to my ears. I hope the emperor will accept your advice!"
"Chun'an is my biological sister. I won't marry you if you don't want to marry me. If you insist on getting married, marry your wife and daughter to Wala!"
You can't reason with these people, so Zhao Hao simply acts arrogantly.
For a moment, people in the hall looked at each other, wanting to go up and speak, but didn't know how.
"The Queen Mother is here!"
After a high-pitched voice, the Queen Mother walked into the hall led by a eunuch.
Immediately, everyone's eyes were focused on her.
Some people's eyes were shining with hot light, as if they had a backbone.
"How can we tolerate the words of scoundrels in the market in the court?"
"Today, it's really not the emperor who has the final say!"
He just walked to a chair in front of the palace and sat down, as if he was trying to distract the emperor.
This was Zhao Hao's first confrontation with the Queen Mother after time travel, so he couldn't help but be cautious.
If the Queen Mother is too majestic and proud in the court today, her image as an emperor will completely collapse in the future.
How can there be any majesty in the future?
But we can't get too serious with her, otherwise she will unite with the ministers, destroy herself, and support another puppet.
The time has come to test your abilities.
After thinking for a while, he forced out a smile and said: "The Queen Mother taught me that I will pay attention to my words in the future!"
"Children can be taught!"
The Queen Mother's face was full of pride, and the ministers were also arrogant.
He became even more determined to support the Queen Mother.
Are you still arrogant?
As soon as the Queen Mother arrived, she surrendered obediently.
They even thought about how the emperor would be defeated later.
"However, according to the ancestral teachings of the Xia Kingdom, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics! I have important matters to discuss with the ministers today, so please stay out of the way!"
Zhao Hao suddenly changed the subject, surprising everyone.
The Queen Mother's face turned red and she said angrily: "You bastard, the Ai family has been working hard to help you become the emperor since you were eight years old. Now that your wings have grown hard, are you going to drive the Ai family away?"
"I don't dare! But please don't violate the training of the Queen Mother! If the Queen Mother wants to listen to politics, I can't stop her, but please don't interrupt!"
Zhao Hao said this very well.
Not only did he not disappoint the Queen Mother, but he also retained his own dignity.
Ministers cannot find any reason for you to refute this statement.
"When did the Emperor become so eloquent?"
At the same time, the ministers were very curious.
The emperor's performance today gave them a new understanding, and they no longer dare to underestimate him.
"Okay, Aijia won't interrupt!"
In fact, the situation was the same regardless of what the Queen Mother said.
Most of the civil and military officials in the dynasty were her people.
When she sits here, if she needs to say something, someone will naturally say it for her.
Cheng Zhiyong felt confident again and spoke again: "I boldly implore the emperor to comply with God's will and marry the princess to Wala!"
After saying that, he knelt on the ground with a plop, as if he would not get up unless he agreed.
Immediately, more than half of the courtiers knelt on the ground and shouted: "Your Majesty, please obey God's will!"
Gan! This is really forcing me to have a baby!
Zhao Hao became angry and could only use his trump card.
Quietly he winked at Li Song, Xu Liangyan and Qian Qianyi.
The Queen Mother was very surprised that these three people did not follow the others to force the palace.
These three people are the most important people in the court. If they rebel, things will be difficult!
The next moment, what the Queen Mother was worried about actually happened.
Li Song walked stiffly to the front of the palace and said, "I object to Princess Chun'an marrying Wala."
