Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1176 - 14: War of Annihilation, Purple Light Divine Relics (15,000)
"Though the state is vast, a fondness for war will lead to downfall!"
"The twenty-one prefectures of the Western Extreme State are at peace, with war only raging in the Western Extreme Ice Land around the Weishan Glacier, far from the Western Extreme State. Now, with Duke Junyi presiding, the Four Feudal States have already driven away the Sith Country, showcasing the might of our Great Zhou. Why then do we need to continue sending heavy troops for conquest?"
"The Western Extreme Ice Land, a place of bitter cold, is nothing but ice. Even conquering it, governance would be impossible."
"The Right Minister speaks truly! Why do we need to draw upon the forces from various states and fiefs just to defeat a small Sith Country?"
"The Seven Cave Heavens and two Blessed Lands in the Western Extreme State are sufficient to support a military campaign!"
"Even now, there are calls to draw and even requisition Divine Artifacts from various departments to open a government office in the Western Extreme State... Does Duke Junyi intend to declare himself king there, as Prince Liang did before?!"
"Feng Qian, shut your filthy mouth, you’re spouting nonsense! How dare you slander Duke Junyi like this!"
"Damn you, Feng Qian, I’ve tolerated you long enough!"
"Hey, General Ye, don’t resort to violence..."
"Pull them apart!"
"The use of rituals lies in harmony... mmm mmm—"
"Slap!"
As Ye Yuxong climbed from the table and jumped onto Inspector Feng Qian’s head to give him a thorough beating, the Six Ministries meeting soon descended into chaos.
Right Minister Fan Aolin, presiding over the meeting, found someone holding his hands and covering his mouth.
The entire meeting hall was caught up in either pulling people apart or fighting, with cups shattered and people and horses overturning, all very lively.
Fortunately, the rules array within the conference hall weakened everyone’s abilities, so even in fights, they were like ordinary people throwing punches.
Besides the commotion, there was no substantial harm.
Ultimately, the chaos was quelled when the Imperial Guard entered to restore order.
The Jinwu Commander, Duke Yang Xiongying, looked at Ye Yuxong perched atop Feng Qian’s head, along with a group of military officers sprawled on the ground, and waved his hand expressionlessly: "Arrest them all."
"For what reason!" X2
Both groups were unhappy.
Feng Qian accused, "Ministry of War Right Vice Commissioner Ye Yuxong disrupted the meeting and even beat his colleague mercilessly. He started it! Duke Yang, you must see clearly... mmm mmm!!"
Ye Yuxong slapped Feng Qian in the mouth, silencing him, then gasped slightly and said, "Though words bear no substance, they cut like knives! General Yang, this man stabbed foreign envoys in the back and even compared Zhao Xing with the rebel king, he’s utterly terrible... terribly wrong!"
"Right! Utterly terrible! He must be an outsider sent here as a spy; we must investigate Feng Qian thoroughly!"
"Ye Yuxong, you arrogant military officers beat ministers publicly, acting as if there’s no law!"
"As if you didn’t join the fight!"
"Get off me!"
"..."
Yang Xiongying found their noise gave him a headache and yelled, "Escort the ministers out of the main hall, take them to the side hall to calm down."
"Yes!"
The unaffected Imperial Guard quickly separated the dozens of brawling civil and military ministers.
The meeting room finally quieted down, and Yang Xiongying approached Fan Aolin, asking in a low voice, "Minister Fan, are you alright?"
Fan Aolin straightened his clothes, shook his head, and said, "I’m ashamed that I can’t even manage a simple Six Ministries meeting. Please convey to His Majesty for me to choose someone more capable."
After speaking, Fan Aolin removed his headdress and placed it on the table.
Yang Xiongying hurriedly stopped him, "Right Minister, what are you saying? Tempers flared due to the dry weather, after some time in the side hall, everything will be fine."
"His Majesty has entrusted you with great responsibilities, you mustn’t leave like this."
Yang Xiongying’s words were not without truth.
In the Law Hall, everyone’s strength was suppressed just a bit beyond ordinary people, and after several hours of meeting, it was normal to feel irritated.
"This is His Majesty’s new meeting system. If you leave, wouldn’t you put His Majesty in an awkward position?" Yang Xiongying whispered, "Rest assured, once everyone calms down, this won’t happen again."
Through much persuasion, Fan Aolin finally put on his hat and sat down again.
The Six Ministry members left the Law Hall and went to the side hall to rest.
Everyone finally became calm and composed.
In the Inner Court, Ji Che watched the scene within the Earth Realm and couldn’t help but laugh.
"Big brother, look, without the mighty power of primordial energy, these civil and military ministers are like a makeshift troupe."
"I heard during Grand Ancestor’s time, the ministers would also brawl in meetings, I didn’t expect to see it for myself today."
Zhao Xing pointed to the Earth Realm, "This person shouldn’t be a Ritual Repairer, he just took down two Marquises without breaking a sweat."
"Oh? That really is the case, what’s this person’s name again? Zheng something?"
"Zheng Shigong," Zhao Xing replied.
"Right, Zheng Shigong." Ji Che marked a name on the register, making Zheng Shigong’s name stand out before transforming into streams of information that flowed into Ji Che’s mind.
"Hahaha, indeed! Based on this person’s history, he is truly more adept in the Martial Arts Qi Sect."
Ji Che laughed heartily, "Big brother, your proposed method of discussing in the Law Hall is truly amusing."
"I never imagined before that one could view these civil and military ministers from such a perspective."
"And it even helps discover new talents."
Zhao Xing chuckled and said, "I merely suggested some ideas, the actual implementation relies on the fifth brother’s strength."
Ji Che now had truly reached the Rule Realm.
By the end of the Second Year of Yuan Shou, he had almost fully absorbed Emperor Jing’s Human Emperor Dao, far faster than expected.
The discussion Law Hall was evidence of this.
Ji Che, while in the Inner Court, could form a discussion Law Hall in the Outer Court with his rule power.
