He could not care about anything else and hurriedly spoke up: "I believe this matter is extrely good. Trade relations between the two countries benefit the people of both nations."
The other officials of the Ministry of Revenue also voiced their agreent.
Grand Tutor Deng, upon hearing this, was not willing to miss such a good opportunity and also spoke up: "Emperor, I think trading between the two countries is beneficial for the country and the people, but the selection of officials is also very important."
Emperor Xuanming did not respond imdiately and instead looked towards the King of Huainan: "What do you think, my dear minister?"
King of Huainan quickly put down the teacup, showing no signs of anything unusual, and replied promptly: "Emperor, I also support this matter. Beirong trading cloth with the people of the Northern Region for grain, tea leaves, porcelain, and other goods can solve the hardship of the people living in the severe cold of the Northern Region and also allows the people of Beirong to fill their stomachs, ensuring the people’s peaceful and prosperous life, thus naturally avoiding war."
"What you say is reasonable, and I am also concerned for the people and soldiers of the Northern Region. Fortunately, we now have high-yield rice seeds, making life sowhat easier for the people. You have been at the border for many years; have you felt this change?" Emperor Xuanming suddenly shifted the topic to agriculture.
Many officials were puzzled.
However, so old foxes like Minister Qi imdiately guessed that perhaps Emperor Xuanming was testing the King of Huainan.
The King of Huainan was montarily stunned but nodded after a while: "What the Emperor said is absolutely right, since last year, the lives of the people in the Northern Region have improved significantly, all thanks to the fortune of our dynasty and the Emperor’s wisdom."
"I naturally believe my dear minister’s words."
The conversation between the two, although not touching upon military power, was sensitive enough with topics like food and trade with Beirong.
One must know that the King of Huainan holds an iron-blooded army of over twenty thousand troops.
If he has provisions on hand, rebellion would be effortless.
Moreover, the Beirong Prince returned together with the King of Huainan.
Who knows what private dealings they might have?
The hidden thoughts in everyone’s minds were not ntioned.
At the banquet, drinks were served one round after another.
In the capital.
A major incident suddenly erged.
The quiet Ministry of Punishnt and the Court of Judicial Review received a group of ’victims’, accusing several well-known officials in the capital of allowing their sons to commit violence or indulging in pleasures.
Even the female family mbers of these officials, when stepping out, were directly splashed with unknown liquids by emotionally unstable victims, suffering severe injuries.
Similar incidents occurred consecutively in several districts.
Officials above third-grade in both the Court of Judicial Review and the Ministry of Punishnt were attending the banquet in the palace.
As a result, by the ti the yan reacted, it was already a bit late.
Ye Muyu, upon learning the news, was feeding egg custard to Nuanbao while having dinner.
Recently, the scars on Chu Ziluo’s face were also falling off, allowing her to finally eat so foods she previously couldn’t.
As the family was enjoying their al, Su i hurriedly ca in and whispered the news to Ye Muyu.
Upon hearing it, Ye Muyu’s previously anxious heart suddenly felt relieved.
She had always felt uneasy before, intuitively sensing not to go out, and now it turned out sothing indeed had happened.
"Mother, what’s wrong?" Chu Ziluo asked with confusion.
Seeing that Ye Muyu had no intention of hiding it, Su i repeated the news to Chu Ziluo.
"Which specific families are involved?" Chu Ziluo asked nervously.
Su i did not think too much and said: "I heard it’s the female family mbers of the Minister of Punishnts’ family, the female family mbers of the Marquis of Ande’s Mansion, the female family mbers of the Ministry of War Minister’s family..."
The remaining families involved have so connections with these few high officials.
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