Midnight was finally over. The light was fading away. Another two hours passed. At the hour of the first hour, the gate of the Dragon Emperor's small court was opened. The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of the Six Royals, as well as a dozen of the most powerful nobles in the capital, knelt down in front of the palace.
Usually, there was a small court meeting before the main court meeting, which was set before Ji Yuyu ascended to the throne. Confidential matters were all discussed in the small court meeting, but it was not this early. It used to be a quarter to three in the morning, but now they were summoned at the hour of the first hour, so they all knew what was going on.
Now, those powerful people were still making trouble in the capital region. They had been paying attention to which one of them was weak. As soon as they heard the summons, they came immediately.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings. You can't even kill a robber. You are a joke to the whole world! Why do you still want the title of Guards of Long Qing? You can't even kill a bunch of robbers. What's the difference between you and the surplus army in the south of the Yangtze River? "
Ji Yuyu kept knocking the back of the chair, which made a lot of noise.
However, there was only one person in the hall. When they came in one by one, they saw Zhang Jingfu had arrived first, as usual. He was standing there calmly, letting their emperor lose his temper.
They were used to such a scene, so they all went to their seats and knelt down. "Your Majesty, we kowtow to you. We wish you all good fortune and good health."
"If I was truly blessed as you say, how could I, Wuji, die?" Ji Yuyu didn't feel relieved even after half of the night had passed. When he learned Yanshan Robber had escaped from the palace, he was even more furious. However, he didn't attack Yanshan Robber in person because of his status and cultivation level.
"This is the responsibility of the military. Didn't the Sacred Martial Arts Institute take charge of the security of the palace? How could you let a bunch of robbers in? What's wrong with you? What? "He looked like a man-eating tiger, roaring at a person in the class.
That man had a head of white hair, he was obviously not young, but he was still very robust. He was wearing armor, he was an old general. Hearing the question, he stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I did warn you, but you replied like this: 'That Yan Shiyi is a character after all. Let the people see Wuji's strength, and it will also help the hearts of the people. Just close one eye.' Even the State Preceptor was transferred away by you, otherwise..."
"Are you saying that this is all my fault?" Ji Yuyu stood up furiously. His complexion was ashen, and his gaze was as cold and sharp as a blade as he fiercely stared at the old general.
"I wouldn't dare." The old general was still as calm as ever.
"That's enough, Your Majesty. You've already cultivated to this level. How can you still be so angry? It really isn't like you normally."
Zhang Jingfu finally opened his mouth. In the Small Imperial Court, once he started to speak, it meant that the main topic was about to come, so everyone pricked up their ears to listen.
He continued, "I asked about the process of Yanshan Robber's escape. It was the Devil Tribe's interference that led to a flaw in the encirclement. In addition, the leader of Yanshan Robber is a shrewd person. He asked the woman who controlled the lava to create an escape route in advance."
"This insignificant Yanshan Robber really has many talents." Ji Yuyu took this opportunity to slowly sit down again. "Yanshan Robber is just a trivial matter. General Ruan, I was angry just now. Please don't take it to heart."
"I feel the same way." The old general clasped his fists and said.
"Yes, you have also experienced the sorrow of a white-haired person dying before a black-haired person!" Ji Yuyu's eyes were filled with silent sorrow. "I didn't feel it when I had Wuji. But when my son Wuji died, I realized that this is the saddest thing in the world. Because of this, the imperial court can't let the rascal escape, and let the Three Realms laugh at us.
Incompetent. "
The old general said, "Yes, I have already sent Duan Wuyue. He is very meticulous in his work. He is meticulous in all the details. He is a very capable man. Yanshan Robber will never escape. But Your Majesty, please don't worry."
Ji Yuyu calmed down a bit, and the anger on his face faded a bit. He said, "What about the Dragon Emperor Mansion? Have you found the Hidden Mountain Five Swords? I will cut them into pieces with my own hands! "
Hua Feihua, one of the Super Arresters, stood out from the crowd. He didn't dare to be so casual. He clasped his fists and said respectfully, "I have asked the Sacred Martial Arts Institute to close the whole city. I will find them for Your Majesty to punish even if I have to dig three feet into the ground!"
"Then why don't you go now?" Ji Yuyu started to pant again when he heard there was no clue.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Hua Feihua left in a hurry.
Zhang Jingfu couldn't stand it anymore, so he said, "Guys, Elder Ruan, don't blame Your Majesty for losing his temper. We have been here for half a night, and we haven't found anything decent. Even a Saint would lose his temper."
The crowd responded submissively, but they were cursing this sly old man inwardly. You are the one who is slandering, and you are the one who is slandering. After playing the bad guy, you turn to the good guy. Do you really think there is no one in the palace who can deal with you?
"Alright, Zhang Jingfu, don't try to bewitch me!" Ji Yuyu was quite sober. "I have summoned you here so early. Of course, I have something important to discuss with you. Zhang Jingfu, don't you know me the best? Why don't you tell me? "
Zhang Jingfu said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I guess you are in a hurry to decide on the Crown Prince, aren't you?" As soon as these words came out, whispers broke out among the princes. They all looked at each other in dismay and felt that this answer was truly treasonous.
The Crown Prince was His Majesty's most favored child. Now that he had just died, his family was still living in the East Palace, his memorial tablet had not been placed, and the funeral had not been prepared. Yet, they were in a hurry to choose another Crown Prince. Wasn't this a slap to His Majesty's face?
"Lord Zhang, what do you mean? The Crown Prince has just died, and you want to choose another Crown Prince? I'm afraid the Three Realms will laugh at our Dragon Monarch for being merciless! "One of the Six Imperial Guards sneered.
"Not at all." Zhang Jingfu was full of smiles. Those who didn't know would think that he was the one who killed the Crown Prince. "Jambu does not have much humanity in the first place, so there is no need to be merciful. The Crown Prince is dead, and the court will naturally mourn, so the funeral will be even more grand. However, it does not conflict with the selection of the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is a Heavenly Prodigy on the Heavenly Star List, but if he died and the Crown Prince is buried, it will cause the Three Realms to look down on the Dragon Monarch. The reason why His Majesty is in a hurry is to announce to the world that the Dragon Monarch is not at the point of suffering yet. "
Ji Yuyu's eyes were deep, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry. He said, "Minister Zhang has indeed said what I am thinking."
His Highness suddenly fell silent, and he felt a chill all over his body. This good Emperor, a good father, was full of grief, but he was still calculating the affairs of the world. It was really pitiful and scary.
"Dear ministers, if you have a candidate in mind, you may as well say it openly. This is a small court, and I hope to speak to you with sincerity. Don't use the perfunctory rhetoric of the big court to prevaricate."
Just as someone was about to speak, a cold voice came from outside, "Reporting to His Majesty, Governor Duan is in trouble!"
The whole hall was silent. That Governor Duan of Shenwu was promoted by General Ruan, and he had always been known for his shrewdness and ability. His cultivation had also reached the Transcendent State. There were less than ten people in Tianjing who could rival him. Could it be that even he couldn't capture those thieves?
"What could happen?" Ji Yuyu frowned. "Get in!
Talk to me! "
The reporting guard crawled in, kneeled on one knee, and cupped his fists above his head. "His Majesty, the Shenwu Corps of Long Qing sent out the Tiger Cage Camp, the Flying Fox Camp, the Qianshan Camp, and the Xiongshan Camp … 9,000 elites were all … wiped out …"
"What did you say!" Ji Yuyu suddenly picked up the inkstone on the table and smashed it on the guard's head, and blood immediately came out.
The guard still maintained his posture, letting the blood flow, and didn't dare to move.
Ji Yuyu roared loudly, "Useless! You are all useless! Who is that Yanshan Robber? An immortal? Not to mention 9,000 elites, even if 9,000 civilians were lined up for them to kill one by one, they wouldn't be able to kill them all until dawn. How dare you tell me that four elite battalions were wiped out! "
"His Majesty, it is absolutely true. This lowly one would never dare to lie to you!" The guard said through gritted teeth.
"Fine, tell me, who killed them? Who had the ability to kill all of our 9,000 elites in one go!" Ji Yuyu pointed at him and said, "If you can't give me a reason, we will execute your entire family!"
"The killer, Yan Shiyi …" the guard said, trembling.
"Yan Shiyi?" a bureau chief said, "Isn't he the one who fought the Crown Prince?"
"How is that possible? Even His Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't be able to do that," another vice bureau chief said in disbelief. "The four battalions of the Shenwu Corps don't accept anyone who isn't a cultivator, and their starting point is at least the Cultivation Realm. If it were His Highness the Crown Prince, he wouldn't be able to kill them even if he was exhausted. Could it be that they didn't flee?"
"They probably did it in an instant."
"Gasp! In an instant! "
All the officials and generals in the hall were shocked. The old general's expression changed slightly. He said to the guard, "Where's Duan Wuji?"
The guard said, "Governor Duan is still fighting with that Yan Shiyi …"
"We will go and meet him!" Ji Yuyu suddenly stood up.
"Absolutely not, absolutely not!" Zhang Jingfu hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands. "Your Majesty, with your seniority and cultivation, if you were to make a move, that would truly be the Three Realms laughing at our incompetence. Please think thrice before you act, Your Majesty!"
What kind of dynasty would need an emperor to personally deal with a bandit?
Even if it was a special bandit.
"Are we just going to let him kill our soldiers like this?" Ji Yuyu smiled sorrowfully. "Fine, fine, if one of you is capable, would we even need to stand up?"
Zhang Jingfu smiled. "Your Majesty, isn't this a great opportunity?"
"Opportunity?" Ji Yuyu said.
Zhang Jingfu said, "We are going to choose a new Crown Prince. This subject naturally has a mouth to argue, but it's not as good as someone who can do things. Why don't we let the princes lead the troops? Whoever gets Yan Shiyi's head will prove that they have the ability to become the Crown Prince. "
Ji Yuyu narrowed his eyes. For the first time, he carefully sized up Zhang Jingfu. In the past, he always felt that no matter what Zhang Jingfu did, he would always be loyal to him. So, no matter how impudent Zhang Jingfu was, he would tolerate it. But now, it seemed that Zhang Jingfu had some other thoughts.
He sat down again. His fingers tapped on the imperial table. After a while, he slowly said, "Alright, we can have the best of both worlds. Minister Zhang is really worthy of being our Imperial Court's right-hand man."
"This subject doesn't deserve it," Zhang Jingfu said with a smile.
"Someone, let's do as Minister Zhang said and pass it down."
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