Chapter 9
Chenshi, the Golden Temple.

Lan Yao dressed up and sat on the high seat, looking down at the restless courtiers kneeling above the grand and majestic palace, she already had a certain score in her heart, and she was more comfortable than when she first went to court.

"Your Majesty, please see me, long live my emperor!"

The sound of saluting and paying homage sounded, Lan Yao raised her eyebrows slightly, and reminded in a cold voice:

"It seems that during the court meeting yesterday, all the lovers forgot my request!"

Although the ministers who were afraid of the power of the female tyrant felt that the previous slogan was difficult to say, but seeing that His Majesty in the high position was waiting for them to express their determination, they had no choice but to say in unison:

"Daxuan is not prosperous, we will continue to bathe!"

"People are not happy, we don't have holidays!"

However, Lan Yao, who heard these words, did not feel the pleasure of being a superior, but when she looked at these apprehensive courtiers, she felt a chill in her heart.

It really is too cold at the heights!
Although these people showed respect and sincerity when they knelt down, they actually had different thoughts, and each of them was eager to pull the cruel and heartless queen from her position.

Lan Yao didn't intend to let the dull atmosphere continue, she raised her hand slightly: "Get up!"

All the ministers got up quickly, looking at each other, no one dared to speak easily, for fear of being caught again like yesterday and accidentally losing their lives.

After all, if the former female tyrant had nothing to do, she would never have held a court meeting in the early morning. Even if she really had something to order, the time was extremely random.

Now that court meetings have been held one after another, and the Queen Feng Jin has not been notified to come, what is the meaning?
Just when all the ministers showed panic and the atmosphere became more and more dignified, Lan Yao, who finally couldn't stand it anymore, spoke first:

"Everyone, is there anything urgent to report?"

Lan Yao's behavior became more and more strange, even several ministers couldn't figure it out, cold sweat broke out from the forehead, and she didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of the unpredictable Queen.

The ministers didn't dare to speak too much for fear of causing death, so naturally they didn't dare to bring up the matter of presenting the beauties, and for a while fell into silence like yesterday.

Seeing the stagnation of the atmosphere, Qi Yuming, who is the current prime minister, flashed a gleam in his eyes, and immediately stepped forward and said:

"Dongchen has been destroyed, and the sixteen cities have been returned to me. The empress means that all the survivors of Dongchen will be turned into pariahs. Because they are dissatisfied with this policy, there are occasional refugees who resist. How should your Majesty deal with it?"

This time Chaohui Lanyao deliberately did not call Feng Jin, just to overturn this decision, she slightly raised the corners of her lips, and said very naturally:

"Could it be that the Prime Minister is confused? Dongchen is gone. From now on, the survivors of Dongchen will be the people of my Daxuan. Since they are the people, they should be treated equally. Why are you talking about untouchables?"

Lan Yao's voice was like pearls falling on a jade plate, and quickly set off an uproar in the hearts of all the officials:

"Isn't the intensification of conflicts like this forcing them to continue to fight? Since ancient times, those who use force to convince others are not convinced, but their strength is not enough; those who use virtue to convince others are sincerely convinced by their heart."

"In the final analysis, what the people want is to live and work in peace and contentment. If there is no Daxuan who can give them such a life, why worry about them not willingly surrendering?"

"My order, the former Dongchen's former subordinate, resets the state capital, puts it under direct management, and reduces taxes for another three years. It will be implemented immediately!"

The sudden and serious order, which was so quotable and eloquent, highlighted the excellent idea of ​​governing the country, which really shocked the courtiers again and stunned them in place.

Lan Yao also understands that she has changed a lot in all aspects in the past two days, so she is not in a hurry to condemn herself, but to do some serious business first to test the majesty of the female tyrant and whether her methods are effective.

The whole hall quickly fell silent. All the officials were hindering the authority of the female tyrant, and after what happened yesterday, no one wanted to be named and criticized for rectification, so they dared not express their opinions easily.

After all, this so-called imperial court, since Her Majesty the Empress Ning Shu ascended the throne, has become a one-word hall in the past year. Anyone who violates her will and speaks out loud will be executed on the spot with a cane. something.

Even an arrogant gentleman has to hide his edge after making many unnecessary sacrifices.

Moreover, the Yushitai has been abolished, knowing that there is no hope for a dead end, why should they chase moths to the flame?

Lan Yao tilted her head, she didn't know whether to be thankful that no one objected to what she said, or sad that no one inside or outside the court dared to speak out.

Since ancient times, loyal words are harmful to the ears and beneficial to actions. If you are not open-minded to listen to good opinions and ideas, and blindly use your own will, it will be over sooner or later.

It seemed that the direction she set out yesterday was still not clear enough. Although it could stimulate their initiative in doing things, it was not enough to make these terrified courtiers dare to speak out.

Maybe, she needs to think of another way!
Even though there were some worries in her heart, Lan Yao still grasped the state that a superior should have, and immediately gave an order:

"Since all the ministers and workers have no objections, let's proceed with this matter. The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, together with relevant departments, will draw up a detailed and feasible charter and submit it as soon as possible. Hurry up. I will give you three days. I am disappointed!"

The Minister of the Ministry of Household and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry did not dare to have any opinions, and immediately bowed their heads and obeyed orders.

Just when all the ministers looked at Her Majesty, who was suddenly so concerned about state affairs, Lan Yao once again issued an incredible order:

"Mentors and workers, I have been awakened by nightmares for days and have been warned by heaven and earth. I have concealed it very much. If I can't rectify the source of my propaganda, the fate of the country will decline."

"From now on, I will change my mind, accept advice humbly, and restore the old system of Yushitai. No one will be convicted for giving advice."

As soon as these words came out, the Quartet was horrified!

Of course, none of the people present believed such remarks.

The name of a tyrant is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, who would risk their lives to believe this order, which is clearly a joke?

Lan Yao glanced at the past slightly, and knew that her words would cause an uproar, and would not make the officials who were afraid of her change their minds for a while, so she quickly said seriously:
"I keep my promises, and I will never act as absurdly as before. From now on, the officials, officials and people who can stab me face to face will be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold; "Whoever can slander and ridicule the court and hear my ears will be rewarded with a hundred coins."

"This matter is fully entrusted to King Jing Ningyi. Later, the Ministry of Education will draw up an order and pass it on to the world!"

Lan Yao's change was too unexpected, all the officials were shocked to the extreme, whispers could be heard from time to time in the hall, only the Hubu Shangshu, who was extremely anxious, conflicted and fearful, said tremblingly:

"Your Majesty, forgive me. I am not willing to go against His Majesty's actions to speak out widely. In fact, after allocating military expenditures, the treasury has been unable to make ends meet. If you want to reduce or exempt Dongchen's taxes and allocate money to rewards, it will not be able to make up for it. needed."

"I hope Your Majesty think twice!"

Lu Feng, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, had already said these words with the determination to die. After all, if he could not solve the predicament of the state treasury being stretched, he would undoubtedly die.

Looking at the terrified Lord Shangshu, Lan Yao didn't really get angry as the ministers imagined. Instead, she raised her hand with a smile and praised:
"Okay, very good, I want to declare that I need a minister like Lu Shangshu who dares to speak out and speak well. I think this opinion is very reasonable, and I will reward you with a hundred taels of gold!"

Lu Feng was already prepared to bear the thunderous anger from Her Majesty the Queen, but the sudden reward still made him reply in disbelief:

"Then, may I ask Your Majesty, how should this matter be resolved?"

Yao Siwen has been standing behind him, seeing the upright Lu Feng talking like this, he immediately shouted coldly: "Bold, why don't you accept the reward? This is—"

Lan Yao didn't need to listen to know that this is not a good stubble, Yao Siwen wanted to pretend to be a tiger, and immediately interrupted him in a cold voice: "Shut up, I'm discussing national affairs with Minister of the Ministry of Households, why are you interrupting?"

Lu Feng finally realized what he was supposed to do, and hurriedly knelt down in panic and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

Yao Siwen was used to being awe-inspiring in ordinary times, and after being reprimanded abruptly, he quickly apologized and said: "This slave is talkative, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Lan Yao coldly glanced at Eunuch Yao, who always spoiled her good deeds, thinking about how to get him to leave, but on the surface she made a calm and unprecedented decision:
"Since I have made up my mind to speak widely, I naturally have to respond to the remonstrance. I deeply agree with what the Hubu Shangshu said."

"From now on, the construction of the Zhaxing Building and the mausoleum will be stopped, and the construction will be kept to the simplest. All the money saved should be used to reward those who accept advice and the people's livelihood."

"What I said today, all the ministers should come up with a feasible plan and submit it as soon as possible!"

As soon as the words came out, all four were shocked.

(End of this chapter)

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