Wang Yun, Huangfu Song, and the other loyal ministers heaved a sigh of relief.
However, there was a hint of hatred towards Zhao Feng in his heart.
? Zhao Feng smiled coldly and didn't think much of it.
Great General He Jin felt that he had tripped the Loyalty Han Faction this time and was extremely happy.
Liu Hong looked at Zhao Feng and said,""Beloved minister, today I confer upon you the title of Ji Prefecture's herdsman, Chariot General, Marquis Wu!”
He swept his gaze across the civil and military officials and said,"I hope that the Zhao family of Changshan will make another meritorious service for me and the Great Han Dynasty." My dear minister, you will be my champion in the future!”
The moment he said that, all the officials were envious.
Since the Emperor favored Zhao Feng so much, Zhao Feng's future was limitless.
At the same time, this was also an honor for the Zhao Clan of Chang Mountain.
Zhao Feng was neither haughty nor humble as he bowed."Don't worry, Your Majesty. This lowly subject will definitely make another contribution for Your Majesty and the Great Han Dynasty!”
He seemed to have thought of something and changed the topic.
"Your Majesty, the Yellow Turban rebels in Jizhou have caused great harm to the people. I wonder if Your Majesty can reduce the taxes in Jizhou.”
"Your Majesty," Cai Yong hurriedly said,"you can't."”
"The Imperial Court is plagued by internal and external problems, and there is a shortage of food. If taxes are reduced, the salaries of the civil and military officials will not be able to be paid.”
"Minister, do you think that the salaries of the officials are more important than the lives of the people?" Zhao Feng smiled faintly.”
" Oh," he replied and smiled coldly.
"That's true. The servant has always been in Luoyang, so how could he know the sufferings of the people? I'm afraid that the starving people are also learned from the history books.”
"Why don't you go outside and take a look? This Yellow Turban chaos is full of starving people, and the people are in dire straits!”
Boom!
Zhao Feng's words shocked all the civil and military officials.
Was the Great Han Dynasty really filled with starving people?
Cai Yong pointed at Zhao Feng. His face turned red as he said hatefully,"You, you…"
The emperor, Liu Hong, looked at Huangfu Song and Zhu Rong and said in a deep voice,""Is the world of the Great Han like what the Prefecture Overseer of Ji Prefecture said?”
Huangfu Song and Zhu Rong cursed inwardly. At the same time, they were also worried about Cai Yong.
The two of them knew that they could not hide this matter and immediately cupped their fists in greeting.
"Your Majesty, the Yellow Turban Rebellion has spread far and wide, and there is a drought in the Great Han Dynasty. Therefore, nine out of ten houses in the plains are empty, and there are hungry people everywhere!”
Boom!
Cai Yong's heart shook, he didn't expect the world to become like this.
He couldn't help but feel regretful.
Liu Hong's expression was cold as he looked at Cai Yong and said in a deep voice,"Since that's the case, Servant Cai, you will travel the Central Plains for me and see the Great Han Dynasty!”
Cai Yong was shocked and hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting,"I obey your orders!"
He was already scared out of his wits.
Liu Hong sighed deeply,"The world is filled with starving people. I am also guilty!"”
"Your Majesty, this is the crime of dereliction of duty."”
Liu Hong smiled bitterly and said,""Since that's the case, I'll reduce the taxes of the people of Yuzhou and Jizhou. As for Qingzhou, Xuzhou, and other places, I'll reduce them in turn after the Yellow Turban is destroyed.”
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhao Feng thought.
"This Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty is not as fatuous and immoral as the history books say.”
However, Zhao Feng could sense how powerful the Great Han Clan was.
The Son of Heaven was controlled by the aristocratic families everywhere.
Behind the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty, there were also the shadows of these aristocratic families.
"Zhen is tired. Dear ministers, do you have a memorial?”
The emperor, Liu Hong, swept his gaze across the officials and asked in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial. Lord Lu Zhi is definitely not the murderer of Zuo Feng.”
Yang Biao strode out and cupped his hands in greeting.
Liu Hong was startled when he heard this, and his eyes became cold.
"Lu Zhi is still alive?"
He thought that Lu Zhi had already committed suicide.
Huangfu Song looked at Zhao Feng and asked,""General Che Ji, you were also present at that time. Who killed Zuo Feng?”
"The one who killed Zuo Feng was Zhang Fei," Zhao Feng said coldly.”
"Who is Zhang Fei?"
Liu Hong was surprised, not knowing who it was.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Fei has made contributions in pacifying the Yellow Turban, but he has not come to reward him.”
A Yellow Sect disciple reported in a low voice.
"What's the relationship between Zhang Fei and Lu Zhi?"
"Zhang Fei and Lu Zhi's disciple Liu Bei are sworn brothers.”
"Liu Bei? Han clan relatives?"
Tian Zi was slightly surprised.
"Liu Bei is the descendant of King Jing of Zhongshan, a relative of the Han clan.”
Pa!
The emperor, Liu Hong, slammed the table and shouted.
"A relative of the Han clan, yet he connived at his sworn brother to kill a member of the Huang family in the court. His crime was increased. Lu Zhi privately released Liu Guanzhang, so he could avoid the death penalty, but he could not escape the punishment.”
Liu Hong swept his gaze across the officials and said in a deep voice,""From today onwards, Lu Zhi will never be hired!”
Boom!
All the officials in the court were shocked.
Lu Zhi was a great scholar of the dynasty.
Zhu Rong, Wang Yun, Huangfu Song, and the others sighed in their hearts.
Although he would never be hired, at least Lu Zhi would be spared.
"Your Majesty is magnanimous. When Lu Zhi hears this, he will definitely be grateful to Your Majesty!”
Wang Yun cupped his hands and saluted.
"Wang Situ, how dare you call me by my name?" Liu Hong sneered.”
Wang Yun was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly knelt on the ground.""Your Majesty, I deserve to die!"
Wang Yun was terrified. He had neglected to call His Majesty by his name.
And in front of His Majesty.
"Forget it, it's your first offense."
He stood up and was about to leave.
Ta!
Outside the hall, a soldier rushed over like the wind.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. Zhang Chun has colluded with the Wuhuan and rebelled!”
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