webnovelfull Chapter 112 Stabilizing the Government
Chapter 112 Stabilizing the Government
The prince came out of the Marquis' Mansion, followed closely by his trusted and strong guard Zhao Yong.
The prince's brows were furrowed, his face was tense, and his expression was extremely solemn.
His steps were quick and hurried, and his wide sleeves rustled as he walked. He strode towards the palace at great speed.
Along the way, the streets of the capital were bustling with people coming and going. Vendors shouted at the top of their lungs, and children laughed and played in the crowd.
But the prince had no time to look at these things. His eyes were staring straight ahead, and his mind was full of the affairs of the court that he was about to face.
When they arrived at the palace gate, the guards saw the prince and hurriedly bowed respectfully.
The prince just nodded slightly, said nothing, and walked straight into the palace.
In the imperial study, the new emperor was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He paced back and forth in the room, muttering something under his breath.
As soon as the new emperor saw the prince coming in, he hurried forward, grasped the prince's arm tightly with both hands, and said in an urgent voice, "Prince, you are here at last."
The prince hurriedly bowed and asked in a calm tone, "Your Majesty, I wonder why you have summoned me here so urgently?"
The new emperor released the prince's arm, sighed deeply, and frowned into a big knot. He said helplessly: "Now various forces in the court are ready to make moves, and I really can't cope with it."
The prince said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will take care of your worries."
The new emperor sat down, his face filled with worry. He pointed to the mountain of memorials on the table and said helplessly, "These are all memorials submitted by ministers. Some advocate reform, some oppose it. I really don't know what to do."
The prince strode forward, picked up several memorials, and flipped through them. His brows were furrowed like twisted hemp ropes, his eyes blazing as he spoke, "Your Majesty, there are some among these who are deliberately disrupting the court for their own benefit."
The new emperor's face flushed with anger. He slammed the table so hard that the teacups on it shook a few times, and shouted angrily, "These people are really despicable!"
The prince stroked his chin with his hand, pondered for a moment, and said with a firm gaze, "Your Majesty, I believe that the most urgent task is to rectify the administration of officials and eliminate those corrupt officials.
Only in this way can the government be clear and the people live and work in peace and contentment."
The new emperor nodded repeatedly, looked at the prince eagerly, and said, "Your Highness is absolutely right. I will leave this matter to you.
I trust your ability."
The prince clasped his hands together and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will definitely fulfill my mission."
After saying this, he turned around and strode out of the imperial study.
The prince took Zhao Yong with him and headed straight for the Ministry of Personnel at lightning speed.
When we arrived at the Ministry of Personnel, Lord Li, the Minister of Personnel, was sitting at the table, leisurely drinking tea.
Upon hearing the announcement, he quickly stood up to greet him, his face full of smiles, and he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I appreciate your presence. What are your instructions?"
The prince looked at him coldly, his eyes seemed to see through Lord Li, and said coldly, "Lord Li, has there been any unusual behavior in the Ministry of Personnel recently?"
Lord Li subconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead and said carefully, "Your Highness, everything is normal."
The prince snorted, raised his voice, and asked, "Really?
This prince has heard that some people are buying and selling official positions in the Ministry of Personnel."
Lord Li's expression changed. "Your Highness, this... this is absolutely not the case."
Upon hearing this, the prince's eyes widened in anger, as if they were about to pop out of his head. He slammed the table so hard that the teacups on it jumped several times, "You still dare to quibble!
Zhao Yong, take people to investigate."
Zhao Yong received the order, waved his hand, and led a few strong men into the house like wolves and tigers. Their aggressive appearance scared the several minor officials in the house so much that they shrank back.
After a while, Zhao Yong came over with a few account books, "Your Highness, I found it."
The prince snatched the account book and flipped through it quickly. His face became more and more gloomy, like the sky before a rainstorm, frighteningly dark.
"Master Li, do you have anything else to say?"
Lord Li knelt down with a thud, his whole body trembling like a sieve, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. "Your Highness, spare me. I was confused for a moment."
The prince snorted coldly, "A moment of confusion? You've committed a grave sin by being so confused!
Come, take this bastard official to the prison and wait for your punishment."
After saying that, several strong officers dragged Lord Li out like a chicken.
Afterwards, the prince continued to check several departments.
Wherever he went, some officials were trembling with fear, while others pretended to be calm, but their eyes showed guilt.
In the past few days, people in the capital have been in panic, and those officials who usually act arrogantly are now worried.
Yunxi also heard some news in the Marquis' Mansion and was worried about the prince.
One day, Yunxi was embroidering in the mansion when the maid came to announce, "Madam, the prince is back."
Yunxi quickly put down the work in her hands and went out to greet him.
The prince walked in with a tired look on his face, his steps were a little unsteady, and his clothes were a little messy.
Yunxi said distressedly: "My Lord, you have worked hard."
The prince waved his hand, his voice slightly hoarse, "It's nothing. As long as it can stabilize the government, any hardship is worth it."
Yunxi hurriedly helped the prince sit down and personally poured him a cup of tea. "Prince, you should also take care of yourself and don't exhaust yourself."
The prince took the teacup and took a sip. "Don't worry, Madam. I know what I'm doing."
After a few days, in the court.
The new emperor sat on the dragon throne and looked at the prince with satisfaction. "Your Highness, your rectification of the civil service has been very effective. I will reward you generously."
The prince bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is all within my responsibility. I dare not ask for a reward."
The new emperor smiled and said, "Your Highness, there is no need to refuse. I know my limits."
After the court session, the prince was surrounded by several ministers as soon as he walked out of the court.
A stout minister came forward and said with narrowed eyes, "Your Highness, this time we've reorganized the administration, we've offended quite a few people."
The prince glanced at him, his eyes as sharp as a torch, and raised his head and said, "For the sake of the court, what's the harm in offending some people?"
Another tall and thin minister quickly echoed, "Your Highness is righteous, but you must be careful of those people's revenge in the future."
The prince twitched his lips, sneered, and waved his sleeves fiercely: "I am upright and honest, and I am not afraid of their revenge."
After saying this, the prince opened his eyes wide, shook off everyone, and left with big strides. His steps were firm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable momentum.
When he returned to the Marquis' Mansion, the prince shouted loudly before he even entered the courtyard: "Madam, I'm back."
Upon hearing this, Yunxi hurried out of the house to greet him. The prince walked into the house, sat down on a chair, picked up the teacup and took a swig. Then he said, "The court is really lively today."
Yunxi frowned slightly and asked worriedly, "My Lord, what's going on?"
The prince put down his teacup, took a deep breath, and said, "The ministers gathered around me and told me that I had offended many people by rectifying the administration, and asked me to be careful of future retaliation."
Yunxi's face showed worry. She reached out to smooth the wrinkles on the prince's clothes and said softly, "Prince, you still need to be more careful."
The prince held Yunxi's hand tightly, his eyes firm as he spoke loudly, "Don't be afraid, Madam. I've never been afraid of those scoundrels. I do things openly and honestly. What can they do to me?"
Yunxi sighed softly, "Your Highness, I know you are devoted to the imperial court, but the officials are treacherous and we must be on guard."
The prince stood up, paced around the room with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Madam, I know what's going on.
If those who harbor evil intentions dare to make any move, I will make sure they are punished."
Yunxi looked at the prince's back, her eyes full of admiration and heartache.
In the following days, the prince assisted the new emperor in implementing a series of reform measures, and the political situation gradually stabilized.