“Your Majesty.”
Under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Xiao He continued, “Your servant believes that with our current foundation, we absolutely do not need to accept the feigned submission of the Four Transcendent Forces. Even in a direct confrontation, our Dynasty can easily wipe them out.”
To this.
Everyone in the hall nodded in agreement.
Xu Chu’s eyes lit up, and he immediately laughed loudly, “Well said! We should just wipe them out completely.”
“As expected of you, old man.”
“That’s right.”
Neither Meng Tian nor the others knew who Xiao He was.
But the three of Xu Chu had heard of him, and were in awe of him, not daring to be disrespectful.
Even Xu Chu.
He called him “old man,” causing a slight twitch in Xiao He’s corner.
“Alright.”
“Old man, so be it.”
Seeing Xu Chu’s brashness, Xiao He could tell at a glance that this man was a brute.
He was like a spitting image of Fan Kuai.
Honestly, compared to this man, Fan Kuai was even more composed.
“What are your thoughts?”
After Xiao He finished, Qin Zheng looked at the others in the hall.
It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Xiao He. Since they were discussing matters, everyone should voice their opinions.
In the past, Qin Zheng was incredibly domineering in court.
He had his own way, to put it plainly.
Whatever decisions he made, no one could persuade him to change his mind.
That was also because the Qin Dynasty lacked great talents.
Even Fu Ling and Feng Qing Heng were far inferior to Xu Shu and the others.
Therefore, for some decisions.
Qin Zheng wouldn’t consult anyone.
“Your Majesty.”
After Qin Zheng finished speaking.
Xun Yu stepped forward and said, “Your servant believes that if Your Majesty intends to completely confront the Four Transcendent Forces, you can choose to humiliate their envoys after they meet with Your Majesty. This will cause the Four Transcendent Forces to be enraged and gather all their strength to attack.”
“That way.”
“Not only can our Dynasty save ourselves a lot of trouble and settle things with one battle, but it will also allow our Dynasty’s Heavenly Might to shine brightly across the Xuan Domain. We can easily conquer the entire Xuan Domain.”
After Xun Yu finished speaking, everyone in the hall nodded in agreement.
They all agreed with his suggestion.
As for whether they could take down the Four Transcendent Forces if they all joined forces and attacked.
This.
Except for Fu Ling, who was a bit worried, no one thought they couldn’t win.
After all.
From today onwards.
The Qin Dynasty had Xiao He, Xun Yu, and Xu Shu in terms of talent, and Yang Zai Xing, Meng Tian, Xu Chu, and Gao Shun in terms of martial prowess.
Plus the Sword Saint, Gai Nie.
And a Great Emperor who was dedicated to killing.
With so many soldiers and generals, what was there to fear?
“Good!”
Seeing that no one had any objections.
Qin Zheng’s eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice, “Very well, let’s decide on this.”
Next.
Everyone continued discussing various details in the hall, and they soon finished their discussion.
Just when everyone was about to leave.
“Your Majesty.”
Fu Ling took two steps forward and said respectfully, “This old servant has a small request. I hope Your Majesty will grant it.”
“Granted.”
Before Fu Ling could even speak again.
Qin Zheng said the word “granted,” which stunned Fu Ling on the spot, his face filled with bewilderment.
As for Fu Ling’s request.
Qin Zheng knew it and continued, “When the Sword Pavilion officially opens, let him be one of the guest disciples.”
This matter.
Even if Fu Ling didn’t mention it, Qin Zheng wouldn’t just let a sword path giant go to waste. After all, he was a Saint King Eighth Heaven sword cultivator.
Even with the current strength of the Qin Dynasty.
Excluding the civil and military officials summoned by Qin Zheng, only Fu Ling was at the Saint King Realm.
He wouldn’t be treated poorly.
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Fu Ling immediately thanked him and stepped back.
Xiao He and the others also left, some going to Xu Shu’s residence, others going to Meng Tian’s residence.
For now, they would stay for a couple of days.
As for appointing the five of them, it would be done in court, in front of all the civil and military officials.
“Bring someone here.”
After everyone had left.
Qin Zheng instructed to the outside of the hall, “Go to Tianmen Pass and have Gao Shun and Feng Qing Heng return to the capital immediately.”
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Three days later.
Xi’an.
In the court.
The civil and military officials stood on both sides, and a powerful aura filled the hall.
On the side of the civil officials, Xiao He stood at the head.
Below him.
Was Feng Qing Heng, who had just returned from Tianmen Pass yesterday. After him were Xu Shu and Xun Yu.
And Feng Qing Heng, facing Xiao He who stood before him.
Not only did he have no complaints, but his expression even held a hint of respect.
If it wasn’t for the official ranks.
Feng Qing Heng even wanted Xu Shu and the others to stand before him. After all, he didn’t believe he was qualified to stand in front of those two.
“Hiss...”
“Terrible, truly terrible.”
As his thoughts raced, Feng Qing Heng glanced at the side of the military officials and gasped.
His eyes were filled with shock.
How long had he been away from Xi’an?
Only ten days or so. Yet, there were so many unfamiliar strongmen in the court.
One was more exaggerated than the next.
It truly amazed him.
As for the side of the military officials.
The leader was naturally Taiwei Fu Ling.
Below him were Meng Tian, Yang Zai Xing, Xu Chu, and Gao Shun, the four standing in front of the many other military officials.
To this.
The many military officials in the court didn’t dare have any objections.
Meng Tian and Gao Shun were needless to say, they had both established great merit.
As for Yang Zai Xing and Xu Chu.
“They’re untouchable.”
Just by looking at the two generals, many of the officers knew in their hearts that these two were not someone they could provoke.
They could tell.
The aura on these two, one more ferocious than the other, they were both extremely vicious people.
Just standing there.
They already gave them endless pressure. How could they dare provoke them?
And Gai Nie.
He held the Yuan Hong and stood to the left and below Qin Zheng. His restrained aura.
Also caused the civil and military officials in the court.
To be curious about Gai Nie. They didn’t know what this person was capable of.
How could he stand above all the officials in the court?
At the same time.
All the civil and military officials, more or less, knew that something big was going to happen in court today.
Although they didn’t know exactly what.
But they were mentally prepared. They guessed that it would probably be a matter of envoys from the Four Transcendent Forces arriving, presenting precious gifts, and bowing to the Emperor.
And also the matter of rewarding the unfamiliar faces in court today.
“Hahaha.”
Just thinking about the envoys from the Four Transcendent Forces appearing in court in a while.
The sight of them bowing to the Emperor.
Many of the civil and military officials couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “Our Dynasty only needs to show its strength. We destroyed a Tian Heng Holy Land, and it made the other four transcendent forces in the Xuan Domain tremble in fear. Now, they are going to bow to the Emperor.”
“From today onwards, our Great Qin Dynasty will once again stand at the peak of the Xuan Domain, overlooking all the beings below.”
“The Emperor’s majesty surpasses all the ages!”
“Your Majesty is mighty!”
For a time, the civil and military officials’ admiration for Qin Zheng rose to a new level.
It was at this moment.
“Silence!”
Qin Zheng’s voice slowly rang out from the court.
The civil and military officials all fell silent immediately, and the hall was instantly quiet, you could hear a pin drop.
Seeing this.
Qin Zheng nodded in satisfaction, then shifted his gaze to Xu Shu.
He said in a deep voice, “Xu Shu.”
“Your servant is here.”
Xu Shu stepped out respectfully when he heard this.
But many of the officials were bewildered when they saw this. The Emperor shouldn’t.
Reward those people, why did he call on Xu Minister?
“From today onwards.”
“You will be appointed as the Minister of War.”
As he spoke, Qin Zheng’s gaze fell on Yang Shun, the original Minister of War, who stood on the side of the civil officials. He said, “The original Minister of War, Yang Shun, will be transferred to the position of Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, his salary remains unchanged.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
As Qin Zheng finished speaking.
Xu Shu and Yang Shun both respectfully accepted and thanked him.
To this.
While Yang Shun felt a little bitter, he didn’t dare to say anything. He silently accepted.
After all, compared to Xu Shu.
His ability was truly lacking.
Besides.
The position of Censor-in-Chief was not low, although it was not as good as the Minister of War.
But he could still speak directly to the Emperor.
And the Emperor, while he transferred his official position and reduced his rank, he did not reduce his salary.
This was a consolation for him.
Of course.
If Yang Shun knew that soon, he would receive a divine weapon as compensation for stepping down, the bitterness in his heart would instantly disappear.
Instead, he would laugh out loud, “You transferred me well, you transferred me well! Why don’t you just reduce my salary too? Otherwise, I’m not comfortable taking this divine weapon.”
After the two accepted.
Qin Zheng’s gaze then fell on Xun Yu.
He said slowly, “From today onwards, Xun Yu will be appointed as the Minister of Finance, and the original Minister of Finance will be transferred to the position of Minister of Personnel.”
PS: It’s still four chapters of 10,000 words, the chapters might be fewer, but the word count won’t change! I love you!