C601 If You Have the Ability Come and Wear a Green Hat for Me!
Zhong Lang, Zhou Nai Kang was a general from Zhou Zhikun's faction.
Ever since Zhou Zhikun had fallen, the people from their Zhou Family faction had never received much attention.
So at this moment, even though Zhou Neck Kang was in Liu Dahu's place, he still felt a kind of high ranking joy.
The level of the General City Guard was much higher than that of the Centurion.
Zhou Zikang's nervous expression was replaced with excitement. He cupped his fists together and said, "Thank you Your Majesty. This subject will definitely complete the mission. I will not disappoint Your Majesty's trust." "I will never let anyone off."
"Alright!"
Hu Jianlong nodded his head, feeling grateful towards Zhou Nai Kang, enjoying himself immensely.
Both grace and prestige.
He felt that he had done very well.
Hu Jianlong's gaze swept across and landed on a white-masked official, and immediately said: "Ministry of War Left Vice Minister Zhou Youcai, We have promoted you to Minister of War. From today onwards, you shall take charge of the Ministry of War in place of Tang Hua. "
"There are still two days until the army leaves for battle. "I order you to gather 250,000 men and horses within two days!"
As his voice faded, all the officials present shuddered.
Zhou Youcai's body also shook.
In two days, it would be impossible to gather so many men.
But Zhou Youcai still agreed.
Not only because the position of a third rank official in Minister of War was something he yearned for even in his dreams, but because he understood that if he did not agree, it would be a slap in the face for the Emperor.
After sweeping a glance at the face of the Emperor, only death awaited him.
Zhou Youcai clenched his teeth and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty! This official will do everything I can, and will do my best. "
"Alright."
Hu Jianlong nodded his head, his imposing face revealing a satisfied smile.
There were also a number of vacant positions for court officials.
However, in Hu Jianlong's opinion, that was nothing.
Now was the time of war. When the time came, as long as he was "rewarded for his meritorious service," he could be promoted to a few officials who had rendered meritorious service.
This way, he would be able to win over everyone's hearts.
Hu Jianlong looked at Imperial Palace Steward beside him.
Imperial Palace Steward Liu Yong understood what he meant and took a step forward. His voice was sharp as he said to the officials in the great hall, "If there's anything, let's start, if there's nothing else, we can leave the court!"
One by one, the ministers heaved a sigh of relief.
Today's morning assembly had finally ended.
To them, a short hour's time was simply too much of a torment.
It was a great torment to their minds as well.
In such a short period of time, they had worked together, and their colleagues of several years or even a year in time were about to be put to death.
None of the officials said a word, waiting for Imperial Palace Steward Liu Yong to call for the court to retreat.
Seeing the ministers like this, the emperor Hu Jianlong was ready to stand up.
Just then, an elderly figure stood out and cupped his fists towards the Emperor Hu Jianlong, and said: "Your Majesty, this subject has music."
Hu Jianlong was slightly taken aback. When he raised his head, he saw a skinny old general.
It was Ma Shuming.
Ma Shuming was one of the few generals that had survived after the defeat at the front lines.
It was also Ma Shuming who came back to report the complete destruction of the four hundred and fifty thousand army, as well as the news of the First Prince's capture.
Hu Jianlong did not like the old general.
He also felt that it was all due to his misfortune.
Hu Jianlong was still thinking of a way to get rid of Ma Shuming, but Ma Shuming was loyal to him.
Hu Jianlong couldn't do anything to him.
Hu Jianlong's dignified face revealed an unhappy expression, and said: "General Ma, what's the matter?"
Ma Shuming cupped his fists and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been circulating around the world. Last night, those ministers who went to whoring were all cuckolded by someone called 'Wang'. This subordinate felt that there was something fishy about this matter. I hope that your majesty can order someone to investigate thoroughly. "
"Green hat?"
The emperor was slightly taken aback, but soon after, his imposing face revealed an expression that neither knew whether to laugh or cry.
Hu Jianlong turned to Ma Shuming and said, "General Ma, to think that you are even a third ranked general, how can you believe the words of a fool?"
Ma Shuming was stunned, and said: "Your Majesty, why do you say that? Do you think those are fake? "
"That's right."
Hu Jianlong nodded.
He had heard of this matter before, but he felt that it was impossible.
Only those fools would believe it.
Hu Jianlong sat on the throne, towered above and said to Ma Shuming: "General Ma, since you said that the person who gave them the green hat is called Wang, then it must be one person."
"And from the rumors of the fools, there are twelve court officials who were cuckolded last night. Their residences, were located at every corner of the Yunkun City. Do you think that he alone, with what means, in one night, so many people, wearing green hat? "Hmm?"
"This …"
Ma Shuming had nothing to say, and he couldn't wrap his head around it either.
However, he still felt that this matter was rather fishy.
He even felt that something bad was about to happen.
Ma Shuming turned to the emperor, Hu Jianlong, and said, "Your Majesty, this subordinate does not know what methods that person has used. However, this subordinate felt that this matter was too strange. It would be safer to investigate it. Perhaps this person had some ulterior motive. If we do not investigate, perhaps we will suffer an unpredictable loss. "
Hearing that, Hu Jianlong's dignified face revealed an expression of annoyance.
He felt that Ma Shuming was making a big deal out of nothing, and even said it in such an exaggerated manner.1
He said coldly, "General Ma, what unpredictable losses have you suffered? Even if this person really did exist, he was just a clown who couldn't stand up properly. Naturally, the Prefect would take care of such a small matter. I have been busy every day personally giving the order to capture him. I have really held him in high regard! "
"You said that there will be unforeseen losses. Do you really think that this clown will still put on the green hat for me?" "Haha."
Hu Jianlong laughed out loud.
The other ministers also laughed awkwardly.
Ma Shuming was speechless, and felt that Hu Jianlong was mocking him.
He also felt that there were quite a few ministers in the imperial court looking at him with a strange gaze. He seemed to be making fun of him.
Ma Shuming's face became ugly, and said: "Your Majesty, this subject does not think so."
"It's good that you don't have any!"
Hu Jianlong coldly snorted, and lost his patience.
Apparently, from the bottom of his heart, he didn't think much of such a small matter.
He was facing a great enemy, a fourth rank general, yet he was concerned about such a trivial matter.
Truly a waste of talent.
"Withdraw!"
Imperial Palace Steward's voice pierced through the entire imperial city.
The emperor, Hu Jianlong, stood up and left.
The officials left the hall one by one.
The Hall of Golden Chimes became silent.
However, in the Golden Chimes Hall, although it was quiet, the Imperial City Square was bustling with activity.
Outside the square, it was pitch black.
Countless people from the Yunkun City had gathered outside the plaza.
Their expressions were excited, their gazes converging at the center of the plaza.
Over there, a total of thirteen courtiers and ministers of the Shang Country, including the Minister of Imperial Household Li Tianyi, were lined up on their knees.
Their hair was disheveled, their hearts were humiliated, and their faces were filled with grief.
Behind him stood the fierce executioners.
"Yes, Dogman."
"Yes, Dogman."
"Kill the dirty man, kill them!"
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