"Retreat."
"Farewell, Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao left the throne room under the gazes of the ministers.
West Hall Yu Huatian also retreated.
However, Liu Jian felt uneasy as he watched Yu Huatian leave.
Although Emperor Zheng De had been swift and decisive since he took over the government, his methods were ruthless.
The eight tigers were removed and the Jurchen were pacified.
They were all killed with lightning-like methods without any hesitation.
However, it was obvious that they were using the East and West Factories!
If eunuchs were put in an important position, the cabinet would be weak.
The most feared thing in the court was that one side would have too much power and lose its checks and balance.
This was a huge taboo!
Chief Assistant Liu Jian let out a deep breath and slowly walked out of the throne room.
……
Cao Zhengchun received the Emperor's decree to expand the elites of the East Chamber.
Although he had also recruited some death servants in the martial arts world.
However, most of the martial artists were shocked by Cao Zhengchun's words.
"East Hall."
"I need a talent like you."
He was so frightened that he fled and refused to go to the East Chamber.
They could only use the starting funds distributed by the Emperor to find and train troops.
The equipment he bought was also the best.
This 10,000 gold taels might not be enough. He had to fork out some of it himself.
However, since the Emperor had given the order, he had to do it beautifully.
Cao Zhengchun had selected 500 spies from the East Chamber who had the best lightness skills and the best disguise.
He would temporarily become a basic member of the intelligence organization.
For a moment.
Cao Zhengchun's fame was limitless.
……
Yangxin Palace Hall.
Yangxin Palace Hall was extremely lively today.
Shangguan Haitang and Wu Qing had become friends after a fight.
The two of them stayed in the side hall of Yangxin Palace Hall with Li Linglong.
The three of them could be considered as temporary companions, and they laughed very happily.
Eunuch Gao watched from afar, his eyes showing kindness.
Zhu Houzhao was reading the memorial on the dragon bed. He looked at the three people outside and revealed a rare smile.
"Your Majesty."
"Chief Assistant Liu Jian requests an audience."
Zhu Houzhao frowned, wondering why this old fox was here.
"Summon him in."
Eunuch Gao bowed and left the room. Zhu Houzhao was slowly peeling fruits on the dragon bed.
Liu Jian gently stepped through the door and knelt on the ground.
"Your humble servant."
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao put the fruit into his mouth and chewed it in large mouthfuls.
"There's no need to be so polite."
"Get up."
"Why have you come today, Pavilion Elder?”
Pavilion Elder Liu Jian knelt on the ground, showing no intention of getting up.
"Your Majesty."
"Cao Zhengchun of the East Military Bureau is ruthless, and the prison of the East Military Bureau is like hell.”
"Now that our strength has increased, everyone in the court is in danger.”
"Please…"
Zhu Houzhao immediately understood that the old fox was afraid that the East Military Hall would suppress the cabinet.
The Emperor naturally understood what was going on.
Cabinet, eunuch.
Restricting each other.
If the East Chamber was powerful, everyone in the court would feel threatened, afraid that they would be labeled as disrespectful.
If the cabinet is powerful, it will lead to internal strife among the courtiers, which will increase internal friction and consume national strength.
Neither could be missing, but one could not be dominant.
Zhu Houzhao extended his hand and interrupted Liu Jian.
"Please wait a moment, Grand Secretary Liu."
"I have some fruits that the foreign countries have recently offered as tribute.”
Zhu Houzhao ordered Eunuch Gao to summon Cao Zhengchun.
Liu Jian couldn't tell what the Emperor wanted to do, so he could only obey obediently and eat the fruit.
Not long after.
Cao Zhengchun walked into Yangxin Palace Hall with a smile on his face. However, when he saw Chief Assistant Liu Jian, the smile on his face froze for a second before it eased up.
"I am Cao Zhengchun."
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao wiped his hands and looked up at the two of them.
"Supervisor Cao."
"Grand Secretary Liu said that you are ruthless and that the East Chamber is expanding.”
"Everyone in the court is in danger. How do you explain this?”
Cao Zhengchun chuckled when he heard this, but his expression remained unchanged.
"East Hall."
"It was originally the boning knife in His Majesty's hand.”
"If you don't act ruthlessly, how can you establish your might?”
"As for what you said, everyone in the court is in danger.”
"Hmph."
"If it wasn't for the fact that they had something up their sleeves, why would everyone be in danger?”
"If they were upright and honest, why would they be afraid of the sword of the East Chamber?”
Cao Zhengchun chuckled. The smile remained on his face.
When Liu Jian heard that, he was instantly furious.
How many of them could survive the Impermanence Book of the East Chamber?
He actually said it now. He was open and aboveboard. Why would he be afraid of the East Hall's sword? Such words.
Liu Jian was excited.
"Supervisor Cao."
"Who isn't afraid of you in the East Chamber?"
"Whoever you suspect, you can directly take them down.”
"Even if he is innocent and has been imprisoned in your East Chamber, he will still be imprisoned.”
"I've already given up half my life."
"When the truth is found out, even if she is innocent, she will be crippled.”
Liu Jian and Cao Zhengchun did not show any weakness.
When Zhu Houzhao saw this, he knew that he should teach these two parties a lesson.
"Alright."
"Are you here to quarrel?”
"The East Chamber is my man."
"Governor Cao, I am very comforted that you have shared my worries.”
"But remember this."
"If you want to use my sword to kill the person you want to kill, then I will kill you.”
"It doesn't matter if the East Chamber is there or not.”
Cao Zhengchun immediately knelt down.
"This humble servant would never dare."
"Your humble servant's loyalty can be seen by the sun and the moon.”
Zhu Houzhao changed the topic and looked at Grand Secretary Liu.
"Grand Secretary Liu."
"Your subject is here."
"The East Chamber is indeed vicious.”
"But to corrupt officials, this method is the best deterrence.”
"As for everyone feeling insecure, what Governor Cao said is not without reason.”
"If there is any injustice, you can report it to me.”
"Zhen will uphold justice."
Liu Jian understood what was going on.
The reason why the Emperor called Cao Zhengchun over was to give both sides a reminder.
Both sides were His Majesty's men. This was also a blow to the cabinet and the eunuchs.
Liu Jian knew the situation in the cabinet very well.
If the eunuchs were not restraining them, they would definitely fight among themselves.
Even he might not be able to suppress it.
That was why he gave each of them a slap and a sweet date.
His methods were just right, making people speechless.
"Alright."
"You are all my right and left arms.”
"There are many things that I need you to distract me.”
"So…"
"Don't engage in unnecessary internal strife. That will only increase internal friction.”
"Zhen has said enough."
"All of you may leave."
"Do you still want to have dinner here?”
When the two of them heard this, His Majesty also gave the order to leave. They bowed and left.
Outside Yangxin Palace Hall, their eyes met.
However, it also eased up a lot.
After all, the Emperor was right.
We are all working for the emperor, where is the distinction between you and me?
If it only increased internal friction, it would make Long Yan unhappy.
That was truly asking for trouble!
Third update! It was in his account.
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The tickets.
He didn't move at all. He was panicking.
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