Dongfang Jue looked at Jun Xian, but Jun Xian was calm and composed, as if he was counting the dust on the ground. He was simply the epitome of someone who was oblivious to what was happening outside.
Dongfang Jue looked around and found that almost all the ministers bowed their heads; even those who did not bow their heads had their eyelids drooping.
There was no other sound at the scene, only the Minister of Revenue Wang Zhikai bowed slightly, waiting for the Emperor's reply.
Dongfang Jue struggled for a long time, and finally leaned back on the dragon chair tiredly, "I... agree!"
At this moment, Dongfang Jue's heart was bleeding and roaring. He seemed to have seen the changes that were about to happen in the Seven Lights Divine Court. He would leave the throne, and Junxian would be the victor. But what if he objected
The Minister of Revenue withdrew, and the Minister of War came again to report on his work. This time he reported on the suppression of the seal in the Northwest Road. Now the seal has gradually lost control, and small demons have escaped from the seal from time to time; besides, there were many ordinary people who were infected at the beginning.
Ordinary people who were infected or possessed by evil spirits also showed strong killing abilities, which had a serious impact on the Northwest Road.
For this reason, of course, a large army had to be sent to suppress it. Naturally, the credit was attributed to Jun Xian.
Finally, the Minister of War Feng Jinhang said the same thing as Wang Zhikai: "Your Majesty, the Northwest Road can continue to suppress the evil spirits and ensure that the seal does not continue to collapse, all thanks to the contribution of the Secretary of State Junxian. It was Junxian who discovered the characteristics of the seal and proposed targeted solutions, which enabled the evil spirits to be suppressed again and again and ensure the stability of the country. This is a great achievement. It inherits the grace of Your Majesty, comforts the people and protects the stability of the country. As the old saying goes, the emperor rewards saints with nine gifts, and those who can repel evil are given tiger guards (brave guards). I think Junxian deserves this reward."
Dongfang Jue gritted his teeth and almost squeezed out a word from between his teeth: "Accurate!"
Another minister came up, "Your Majesty, last time Lord Junxian pacified Jiangnan Road, rescued the common people, and killed Yue Junfei, which was a great contribution to the country. This move is to punish the criminals, punish the unjust, and make contributions to the country and be virtuous to the people. As the old saying goes, those who can conquer the guilty are given axes. Those who can conquer the unjust are given bows. Those who are virtuous to the people are given red doors. Lord Junxian has recruited many disciples and taught everyone. He should be given carriages and horses, and music (music that only emperors can enjoy, a symbol of status). In addition, Lord Junxian has proposed many good policies for governing the country and helped the building to collapse. He should be given 'Nabi' (allowed to walk the path taken by the emperor). In addition, Lord Junxian is a pillar of the country. He teaches to stabilize the country and comfort the common people; he can resist foreign humiliation and strengthen the country. This is the way of great filial piety, and he should be given Jiuchang (jù, chàng)."
As soon as this person finished speaking, the ministers shouted, "Your Majesty, please grant Lord Junxian the Nine Gifts to correct the foundation of the country."
The new emperor of the Seven Lights Divine Court, Dongfang Jue, was in a state of rage and fear. When Dongfang Jue strangled his father's concubines and half brothers and sisters to death, he was not afraid; but now, Dongfang Jue was afraid.
The Nine Gifts was the last step for the powerful ministers to seize the throne, and it was also a step with no way back. After this, there were only two possible outcomes. Either the powerful ministers won and the country changed hands; or the emperor won and the court was purged.