Early in the morning, the Spirit Medicine Department was tranquil and peaceful. Birds cried in unison as they flew about above the flower canopy, and there was a beautiful figure between the numerous stalks of fresh flowers. She was trimming some withered branches carefully as if she was deeply afraid of cutting off even a small part of a living branch.
"Great Deacon!"
Lan Yan's voice came from behind. She bounced like a butterfly and said with a smile, "Good news, good news!"
"Oh, what good news?"
Chu Yao turned around and said with a smile, "Yu and Xiao Yin are back?"
"That's not it. Commander Feng is back."
"Oh, Big Brother Feng is back. How is this good news …"
"Great Deacon, you may not know this, but a group of Yihe Nation's traitors came back with General Feng, including the former South King, Qin Yi, and his son, Qin Huan. There were also some generals and nobles of Yihe Nation, such as Man Ning and the others. These Yihe Nation's traitors rested in Five Valleys City for nearly half a month, and finally returned to the imperial capital under General Feng's supervision."
Lan Yan blinked and said, "Here, this is the invitation for an impromptu court meeting in Ze Tian Hall in the afternoon. You are one of the three Great Deacons, so you naturally have to go."
"Qin Yi is back?"
Chu Yao frowned slightly and said, "I want to see how Commander Feng Jixing plans to deal with this group of traitors!"
During the chaos in Lanyan City, the people who really killed Chu Huaiyin were Lv Zhao, Long Qianlin, and the others. Now that Lv Zhao and Long Qianlin had passed away, only Qin Yi, the South King was left. However, Chu Yao had been in the imperial capital for many years, and she was no longer the little woman who only knew hatred. Now that she had stepped into the God State, she knew what she should do and what she should not do.
"Lan Yan, help me prepare the equipment. After lunch, you will follow me to Ze Tian Hall."
"Yes, Great Deacon."
The so-called uniforms were custom-made by the Ministry of Personnel for all the officials of the empire. The uniforms were different for civil and military officials, men and women. The uniform of the chief attendant of the Spiritual Medicine Department was also of a unique style, and it was custom-made by a famous tailor for Chu Yao. After all, Chu Yao's status in the capital was extraordinary. She was Lin Muyu's elder sister, and even the empress, Qin Yin, had to address her as Big Sister. Furthermore, she was a God State expert, so everyone had to give her some face.
…
In the afternoon, civil and military officials arrived at Ze Tian Palace in an endless stream. The Grand Court Meeting had not been held for a long time. Ever since Feng Jixing left Lanyan City, Su Yu had been the only one to hold a few large-scale meetings.
There was a forest of guards outside the palace. After the reconstruction of the Imperial Guards, most of them were selected from the Holy Temple. There were many people who were well-versed in the Great Fire Technique and the Martial God Technique. The number of experts who were trained by Lin Muyu and Qin Yan numbered more than 400. The overall strength of the Imperial Guards had already surpassed the scale when Qin Jin was still alive.
Chu Yao was dressed in a dignified and dignified chief attendant's robe. She entered the palace side by side with Qin Yan and looked up. The person sitting on the throne was Su Yu, Qin Yin's aunt. Su Yu was sitting there with a long sword in her hand. It was the recast Desolation Sword, and it represented the highest authority in Lanyan City. Meanwhile, Feng Jixing stood at the side like a god of war. Su Yu represented the highest authority, and Feng Jixing represented the highest authority in the army.
"We pay our respects to Chief Attendant Chu Yao!"
When Chu Yao passed by, Wei Chou, Xu Jiantao, Situ Sen, Situ Xue, and the other subordinates of Lin Muyu all bowed. They knew very well how important Chu Yao was in Lin Muyu's heart, and they could not afford to slight her in the slightest.
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone." Chu Yao nodded with a smile, and continued walking forward. She was one of the three chief attendants, and her position in the imperial court was above that of deputy commanders like Wei Chou and Situ Sen, so her position was closer to the throne.
And when Chu Yao passed by the two brothers, Qin Yi and Qin Lian, she could not help but take a second look, and then stood beside Qin Lian.
"You are the King of South Subduing, Qin Yi?" Chu Yao asked.
Qin Yi frowned, and said, "That's me, and you are?"
"Chu Yao of the Spiritual Medicine Department."
"Oh, so it's Chief Attendant Chu Yao … Sorry for not recognizing you …" Qin Yi cupped his fists and bowed. He had heard of this name before. In the past, the empire had a famous general called Chu Huaiyin, who had dealt a heavy blow to the army of Yihe Country, and this beautiful chief attendant was Chu Huaiyin's younger sister.
Chu Yao smiled, and said, "The King of South Subduing has returned to Ze Tian Palace, and you have met your brother, Chief Attendant, so you must have endless things to talk about, right?"
Qin Yi was a little embarrassed, and did not know how to answer.
Qin Lian said, "The past … Can't Chief Attendant Chu Yao let it go?"
Chu Yao laughed lightly. "I'm just a little girl. So what if I let it go? So what if I don't? But I know that if Emperor Qin Jin was still standing under this plaque, he definitely wouldn't let go of this act of brothers killing each other. I also know that Feng Jixing, who is standing beside the throne, definitely wouldn't let go. I also know that if my brother was still alive, he also wouldn't let go. Some things shouldn't be forgiven in the first place."
"You are right, Chief Attendant …" Qin Yi nodded, and said, "I know what I've done wrong, and I have never thought of quibbling about it. No matter what punishment Ze Tian Palace gives me, I will gladly accept it."
"That's good." Chu Yao smiled faintly.
But at this time, Qin Huan, who was behind Qin Yi, said angrily with an ashen face, "Chu Yao, you're just a Chief Attendant of the Spiritual Medicine Department. What right do you have to mock and ridicule us here? I don't think you have the right to speak in Ze Tian Palace, do you?"
Chu Yao frowned slightly, but before she could say anything, Situ Sen and Wei Chou walked over, and as if unsheathing their swords, they shouted, "Qin Huan, do you know who you're talking to? Do you want to die?!"
When military generals entered Ze Tian Palace Hall, they had to remove their weapons, but Wei Chou and Situ Sen's weapons were still there, so they were pardoned. To be able to obtain this kind of exemption, which one of them was not a famous general who had made outstanding military achievements? No matter how ignorant Qin Huan was, he knew the status of these two people in the imperial military, so he clenched his teeth and said nothing.
Chu Yao, on the other hand, chuckled, and said, "Deputy Commanders, stand back. Don't mess up the rules of Ze Tian Palace."
"Yes, Chief Attendant!"
Wei Chou and Situ Sen stepped back, giving Chu Yao enough face.
…
The rest of the officials saw this, but they remained silent. Even Qin Huan, who was the chief of the National Assembly, didn't say anything, so what right did the others have to make irresponsible remarks?
"Is everyone here? If so, let's start the discussion! "Feng Jixing said.
The official outside the palace said loudly, "Reporting to General Feng, everyone is here!"
"Good, close the doors of the palace and start the discussion."
"Yes!"
The two lacquered golden doors closed with a rumble. However, there were many dazzling engraved gems at the bottom of Ze Tian Palace that refracted light, causing the palace to be as bright as day even after the doors were closed.
Feng Jixing looked respectfully at Su Yu, who stood up with the Solitary Desolation Sword in her arms. She said calmly, "Twelve years and two months ago today, the Volunteer Army began to attack the imperial capital, Lanyan City. That was a disaster for the empire, and the living will never forget the names carved on the National Monument. They were the pillars and heroes of the empire. Chu Huaiyi, Qin Lei, Lei Hong, Si Kongfan, Yu Wenxie, Meng Fang, Luo Lie, Zhuge Yun, and so on. Their deaths were exchanged for the rebirth of Lanyan City, and the living will never forget them, nor will they forget their hatred."
As she spoke, Su Yu looked at Qin Yi, Qin Huan, and the others with a gaze as sharp as a sword. She said, "Now, the remnants of the Yihe Nation have been driven into a corner and have been recovered by Commander Feng Jixing. The leader of the rebel army, Qin Yi, is also standing in this imperial court. Although twelve years have passed, do you think this debt should be … settled?"
Feng Jixing said, "As for how to deal with the Prince of Zhennan and the old subordinates of the Yihe Nation, everyone can speak freely. No matter what you say, we will not pursue the matter after."
For a whole minute, the officials were silent.
"What, no one is willing to speak?" Feng Jixing smiled. "Then I will speak first, I think … the guilty officials should never be pardoned. Qin Yi and his people should be executed on the spot!"
"Ah?!" Qin Yi and Qin Huan were stunned. No one thought that Feng Jixing would be so ruthless. They originally thought that he brought Qin Yi back to Lanyan City for a public trial, but they didn't think that he just wanted to change the location and kill Qin Yi.
Among the officials, Zeng Yifan coughed and said, "General Feng, I have something to say."
"Speak."
"The Prince of Zhennan, Qin Yi, murdered the late Emperor, Qin Jin. This is a feud. I think that the person who can decide Qin Yi's life or death should be Her Highness, the Empress. How about … we wait for Her Highness to finish her seclusion and let her decide Qin Yi's life or death herself?"
"Haha, Divine Marquis is indeed far-sighted. Let's do as you say."
Feng Jixing waved his hand and said, "After the court meeting is over, escort Qin Yi, Qin Huan, Man Ning, and the rest of the Yihe Nation's survivors to the National Monument. Set up temporary residences outside the monument and let them guard the tombs of the empire's fallen heroes until Her Highness Yin comes out of seclusion. Where is Zhang Wei?"
"I am here!" Zhang Wei stepped forward.
"Take 2,000 elite imperial guards to guard them. Take turns in the future. Do not neglect them."
"Yes, I understand!"
…
Feng Jixing seemed to have said too much. He rested for a few seconds and said, "Let's move on to the next item. The empire's navy urgently needs 500 million Jingrin coins to build improved steam-plated ships. Where are we going to get these 200 million Jingrin coins? Ministry of Revenue, tell me."
The Ministry of Revenue Minister held the jade tablet in his hand and said, "General Feng, the Ministry of Revenue has been allocating funds to open up wastelands for farming since the beginning of spring. These grains have not been collected yet, so the Ministry of Revenue's funds are very tight. We can only fork out about 200 million Jingrin coins."
"Nonsense. I've checked the Ministry of Revenue's accounts. We have at least 800 million Jingrin coins!"
"General Feng, you might not know this, but 600 million of these 800 million Jingrin coins were decided by the Congress. This matter … should be explained to you by the General."
"Oh?" Feng Jixing looked at Qin Lian.
Qin Lian said, "After years of war, the current situation of more than a dozen provinces is the same. Population loss, land barren. Therefore, the Congress has decided to allocate 400 million Jingrin coins to build public offices in various states to provide housing for the displaced citizens of the empire. Another 200 million Jingrin coins to build schools in various places to educate homeless children. This is the empire's long-term strategy. Please approve, General Feng."
Feng Jixing was stunned. In terms of military ability, Feng Jixing was second to none in Lanyan City. But in terms of government affairs, Feng Jixing was probably ten times worse than Qin Lian.
Su'Er nodded and said in a low voice, "The General is right. We can't be militaristic."
"I know."
Feng Jixing took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and said, "The academy needs to be set up, and the warship needs to be built as well. Since the Congress and the Ministry of Revenue have spent all the resources of the empire, then I, Feng Jixing, will get the money myself!"
"Hey, don't mess around!" Su'Er frowned.
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