" Event: Tianwu Kingdom, a year after the Holy Kingdom was at peace, there was a fight in the harem. The Emperor was furious and ordered the East and West Factories to investigate thoroughly and find the mastermind, Wan Zhaoyi. The Empress Dowager pleaded for mercy but failed. The Emperor was furious and banished Wan Zhaoyi to the Cold Palace, never to step out of the Cold Palace again. The harem was shaken and the treasure was seized!
Purple-Gold Epic Utmost Treasure: Face Preserving Pill
In Yangxin Palace, Jiang Chen was about to go to bed when the announcement interface popped up again with a line of small words.
Jiang Chen wasn't surprised.
After all, he had already received the event notification and knew that he had triggered an event!
After completing the event, the reward was also set!
However, what surprised Jiang Chen was that the treasure he obtained this time was actually a pill!
It was Jiang Chen's first time seeing a pill, so he couldn't help but check the effects of the pill.
[Effect of Youth Preserving Pill: Give it to the concubines in the harem. It can increase the charm of the concubines by 10 points.]
The effect of the Beauty Preserving Pill was very simple. It increased the charm of the concubines in the harem.
Although it was only an increase of 10 points, it was not to be underestimated. If used well, it could still play a vital role!
For example, Flying Sparrow Zhao's current charm value was 100, and she was at the stage of a famous consort.
However, as long as she used the Beauty Pill on her, it would increase her charm by 10 points, raising her charm to 110 points.
At the same time, Flying Sparrow Zhao would be able to advance from a famous consort to a peerless famous consort and obtain a skill.
And the skills obtained by the peerless consort were often closely related to Jiang Chen.
Therefore, Jiang Chen didn't underestimate the Agerasia-retaining Pill. Since it existed, it must have its value. Everything was the same, it just depended on who used it and how it was used!
However, Flying Sparrow Zhao still hadn't fully recovered, so Jiang Chen didn't plan to give it to her directly.
The night was silent.
……
The next day, early in the morning!
Outside the Noon Gate, all the officials were gathered together!
Everyone's face was filled with worry!
Obviously, Shang Yang's reform had caught the officials off guard!
Dong dong dong--
It was not until the bell above the Meridian Gate sounded that the civil and military officials rushed into the Meridian Gate, stepped over the Golden Water Bridge, and arrived outside the Golden Palace Hall.
"Court!"
With Liu Zhuo's sharp cry, the officials lined up, tidied up their clothes, and entered the Golden Palace.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!”
"Beloved ministers, rise!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Chen sat on the dragon throne and looked at the civil and military officials below.""Dear ministers, do you have anything to report?"
At this moment, a figure walked out of the imperial court.
The appearance of this person made Jiang Chen's eyes light up.
He was none other than Qu Yuan!
His appearance obviously surprised Jiang Chen!
After all, hadn't Qu Yuan been sent to the Western Turks to lobby?
Who would have thought that he would return so quickly!
Therefore, Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask curiously,""Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were returning?”
Qu Yuan cupped his hands and kowtowed." Greetings, Your Majesty. I returned last night and it was already too late. I did not dare to disturb Your Majesty. I have come to report to Your Majesty today at the morning court!"”
"How about the persuasion?" Jiang Chen asked.
"Thanks to Your Majesty's great blessings, this lowly subject has not failed to fulfill your orders and has formed an alliance with the Western Turks to restrain the Eastern Turks. However, the Western Turkic Khagan has a condition: Your Majesty can send a large army to guard the northern border to restrain the Eastern Turks.”
Qu Yuan said truthfully.
Jiang Chen smiled. Great!"
The alliance between the Tianwu Kingdom and the Western Turks could not be any better!
After all, the Tianwu Kingdom was weak while the Western Turks were strong. It was already incredible that they could form an alliance on equal terms. The key was that after the alliance, the Tianwu Kingdom would no longer have to fear the Eastern Turks, and the pressure from the north would be greatly reduced.
As for sending troops to the border to pin down the Eastern Turks!
In fact, even if the Western Turks didn't request it, Jiang Chen would have mobilized troops to guard the northern border region so that the tragedy of the Eastern Turks 'surprise attack on the border would not repeat itself!
As a result, the Western Turks 'request was nothing.
Therefore, Jiang Chen immediately ordered,""Minister of War Li Jing, immediately mobilize one hundred thousand soldiers to guard the northern border and pin down the Eastern Turks!”
"Here!"
Li Jing walked out of the court and cupped his hands in agreement.
As for how to arrange the troops, Jiang Chen didn't need to instruct him in detail. Li Jing was only stronger than Jiang Chen in terms of military use, so he could directly let Li Jing personally arrange it.
This was also the reason why Jiang Chen promoted Li Jing to the Minister of War. With Li Jing personally managing the Ministry of War, Jiang Chen could save a lot of trouble.
Of course, Jiang Chen's ultimate goal wasn't just to place capable people in the Ministry of War.
The other five divisions needed capable people to make the entire court more stable and prosperous!
Therefore, Jiang Chen took the opportunity to reward him.""Minister Qu has made great contributions in persuading the Western Turks. The position of Minister of Rites is still vacant, so I have specially appointed Qu Yuan as Minister of Rites, a third rank official!”
Qu Yuan's body trembled and his eyes were filled with gratitude. He immediately knelt down and kowtowed,"This humble subject thanks the Emperor! Long live my emperor!"
But it wasn't over yet. Jiang Chen continued,""Fang Xuanling, in the midst of the country's crisis, recommended a talented general. Thus, he was specially appointed as the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, a Rank 4 official!”
Fang Xuanling's pupils constricted. He didn't expect himself to be here. He hurriedly walked out of the court and knelt down."This humble subject thanks the Emperor! Long live my emperor!"
Jiang Chen looked at the two and nodded with satisfaction.
He could clearly see that after his reward, the loyalty of the two of them had increased to varying degrees.
As for his Ambition, Qu Yuan's was almost at 0, but Fang Xuanling's Ambition was still at 50!
Jiang Chen was relieved.
After all, Qu Yuan had already reached the peak of his official career. Naturally, he no longer had any thoughts of climbing up the ranks, and his ambition was naturally gone!
On the other hand, Fang Xuanling had yet to reach the end. He still wanted to climb up to the position of Minister of Personnel, so his ambition had not dissipated. Instead, it had increased by quite a bit.
If Jiang Chen directly promoted him to the Minister of Personnel, perhaps his ambition would be reduced to zero like Qu Yuan.
However, Jiang Chen didn't do so.
After all, the original Minister of Personnel Affairs was still there and didn't make any mistakes. Even if Jiang Chen wanted to dismiss him, he needed an excuse. Also, Fang Xuanling needed to make contributions to promote him!
On the other hand, Li Jing and Qu Yuan had defeated the Eastern Turks and reclaimed Longxi, while the other had persuaded the Western Turks. Both had made great contributions, so there was no objection to promoting them!
Moreover, they were lucky that the positions of Minister of Rites and Minister of War were vacant just as they had made great contributions. They could be promoted!
More importantly, Fang Xuanling's position wasn't low either. In the Ministry of Personnel, he was only one rank lower than the Minister of Personnel.
It was obvious that Jiang Chen treated him well!
After the reward, Jiang Chen looked at the ministers again and said,""Dear ministers, do you have anything else to report?”
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
At this moment, Gongsun Yang walked out of the court and cupped his hands in respect.
"Play!"
Jiang Chen said calmly.
"Your Majesty, the reform has already begun to show results. The laws of the Wu Dynasty have also received the support of the people. Those who violate the law have all been imprisoned. According to the law, there are thousands of people who should be executed. As many of them are royal descendants and nobles, the Ministry of Justice does not dare to execute them without authorization.”
Gongsun Yang cupped his hands and said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
As soon as he said this, all the officials in the court shivered and their scalps could not help but go numb!
Originally, everyone was already dissatisfied with Gongsun Yang's reform. They felt that Gongsun Yang was even bolder, daring to even capture the royal family!
However, even if they dared to arrest him, everyone knew that even if Gongsun Yang did, he might not be punished!
Unfortunately, everyone had clearly underestimated Gongsun Yang!
Not only was he bold, but he was also extremely daring!
Not only did he dare to arrest people, but he also dared to follow the law and punish all those who were arrested!
No one dared to imagine how much shock the entire country would have if Gongsun Yang really brought everyone to justice!
This might be a good thing for the commoners, but for the royal family and aristocratic families, it was an unprecedented huge impact!
All of a sudden, all the officials looked at Jiang Chen!
Everyone was waiting for Jiang Chen's answer!
Although Gongsun Yang's proposal was bold, the final decision was still in Jiang Chen's hands!
Jiang Chen was even more aware that Gongsun Yang was taking the final step to enforce the law!
This was also the path that reform must take!
Only when the law was truly implemented would the law be truly effective and accepted by the general public.
Otherwise, just chanting slogans, arresting people, and not daring to punish them, wouldn't the law be like child's play?
And this was exactly what Jiang Chen wanted to do.
However, he was borrowing Gongsun Yang's hands to complete it!
"Allow!"
Therefore, Jiang Chen didn't hesitate to spit out two words!
These two words might seem light, but to the entire country, especially the royal family and the children of the aristocratic families, it was like a huge butcher's knife falling!
Thousands of heads were about to fall to the ground!
The law was about to be dyed red by the blood of a thousand heads, and it would become meaningful!
As for the civil and military officials present, they all revealed shocked expressions. Their eyes were filled with fear as they looked at Gongsun Yang!
Everyone was truly shocked by Gongsun Yang's methods!
Although the final decision was made by Jiang Chen!
However, in everyone's opinion, if it wasn't for Gongsun Yang, Jiang Chen wouldn't have made such a decision!
For a moment, everyone's hearts were filled with fear and resentment towards Gongsun Yang!
There were even quite a number of officials who were prepared to report to Gongsun Yang in the morning court. They also silently retreated and did not dare to provoke Gongsun Yang on the surface.
However, it was not hard to imagine that when the morning court session ended and this matter spread, Gongsun Yang would once again become a thorn in the side of the royal family and the various aristocratic families.
As for Gongsun Yang, it was as if he did not care at all. His face was filled with righteousness!
Jiang Chen saw everything and couldn't help but feel sorry for Gongsun Yang!
After all, Gongsun Yang was doing what he wanted to do but didn't want to do for Jiang Chen. He bore the reputation that Jiang Chen didn't want to bear and became Jiang Chen's scapegoat!
However, Jiang Chen thought about it and was relieved. Weren't all the reformists in history like this?
Shang Yang was the same. Even in the history of Qin, the reform had achieved great success. In the end, in order to appease the anger of the nobles, he still ended up being torn apart!
This was a typical case of working for others, taking the blame for others, and finally letting others vent their anger. He was a proper tool!
Jiang Chen suddenly felt that Gongsun Yang was even more pitiful!
His heart ached!
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