Fu Yuheng sat on the dragon throne, watching the civil and military officials bowing with their hands down, his eyes sharp, "I have decided to withdraw General Shen's military power, do you have any objections?"
These words were like a stone, creating waves in this calm atmosphere.
This is naturally a good thing for Prime Minister Liu. You know, he has been in opposition to General Shen for many years. Now that his opponent has fallen, how can he not be happy
Looking at the civil and military officials discussing the matter at the same time, Fu Yuheng felt annoyed. These guys only knew how to fight among themselves but didn't know how to govern the country well.
"Remove General Shen's military power?" The assistant minister of the Ministry of War at the side was a little hesitant. General Shen's status in the court was obvious to all, and it could be said that he was unlucky to have his military power taken away just like that.
But at this time an old minister came out with a worried look on his face, "I think this matter is quite inappropriate. It will affect the country!" But as soon as he finished speaking, someone began to refute.
Assistant Minister Li Yuhang glanced at the minister who was speaking with disdain and said in a tough tone: "What's wrong? General Shen was defeated at the border and he deserves to be punished!" He and Prime Minister Liu had already reached a consensus and would of course unite to fight against the enemy.
Sure enough, as soon as he said this, many ministers who had just begun to waver became firm in their attitudes.
"That makes sense!" Another vice minister of the Ministry of Works also spoke up.
"Ahem..." At this time, Fu Yuheng frowned, coughed and said, "My dear ministers, do you have anything to say?"
Luo Xingyong, the Grand Secretary of the Palace, replied: "Your Majesty, I have something to say." As a civil servant, he naturally thought more thoroughly, and as a first-rank official, he could be said to be more powerful.
"Talk." Fu Yuheng raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that Luo Xingyong, who usually didn't speak much, would speak at this time.
His slightly gray hair was tied up, but he could still be seen as a scholarly gentleman when he was young. Luo Xingyong nodded and said, "Your Majesty, it is not appropriate to remove General Shen's military power. Victory and defeat are common in the military. You cannot remove General Shen's military power after one failure. Please think twice!" His words were full of emotion, but Prime Minister Liu on the side changed his face.
Damn it, there are always a few annoying people coming out to mess things up.
But after listening to it, Fu Yuheng began to think deeply. It seems that there are still people who can be used in this court.
At this time, Prime Minister Liu stood up, his expression extremely flattering, "Your Majesty, I think your move is very wise. Losing the war will damage our national prestige. If this continues, how can other countries pay tribute and become our vassals every year?" If General Shen is allowed to turn things around, then he will have to wait for the next opportunity. Who knows how long it will take? Or, if he loses this opportunity, there will be no more opportunities. Besides... The Ninth Prince...
It must be said that most of the people in the court are fence-sitters. At this time, General Shen has obviously lost his power. Prime Minister Liu is the only one in the court. If he doesn't flatter and support him now, when will he wait
"Your Majesty is wise!" Within a moment, a group of people knelt on the ground.
Fu Yuheng sneered in his heart, but his expression did not change. General Shen's fate was already doomed. The people in the court and the empress dowager all needed him to settle the matter. Moreover, the military power has always been feared by the emperor. If it is not in his own hands, he will always worry about the status of the country.
"Then let's do as you say and remove General Shen's military power." Fu Yuheng glanced at General Shen, who had been standing there without saying a word, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes, "General Shen, do you have anything else to say?"
Fu Yuheng tapped his fingers on the table. It was obvious that although a few of the ministers felt that his move was not inappropriate, most of them were biased towards Prime Minister Liu and said that his move was very clear. Now it seems that Prime Minister Liu will sooner or later be like a poisonous tooth. Being too ambitious is not a good thing.
"In reply to the emperor, I have nothing to say." General Shen raised his hand and bowed, looking a little lonely. Now that his injuries have not healed yet, what else can he say
Fu Yuheng nodded, knowing that someone as smart as him wouldn't say much.
"Pass the order down. From today on, General Shen's military power will be removed." With the final word, the border issue finally came to an end.
Fu Huaiyu was very well-informed and received the news quickly.
The matter of Hu Youshan was no longer within his scope of concern. He was very relieved to leave the matter there to Mo Zilian. He had already considered the Queen's affairs. If she intervened again, he would not mind more bloodshed.
Her peach blossom eyes, which were usually full of smiles, were now a little gloomy, and a bloodthirsty smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.
"General Shen's side... hehe..." Fu Huaiyu played with the teacup in his hand. He was very satisfied with Prime Minister Liu's approach this time. Finally, he was not disappointed. "Royal brother, you are still as naive as you were at the beginning!"
With a slip of the hand, the teacup fell to the ground and broke into pieces.
"Now, everything has been settled, except for one piece..." On the chessboard at the side, the black and white pieces were clearly distinguished, but it was obvious that the white piece was at the end of its rope and had no room to fight back.
“That little fox should perhaps thank me, haha…” The sarcastic laughter filled the entire room, adding a bit of sadness to the night.
Fu Huaiyu sneered in his heart when he got the news. Now that General Shen had lost his power, the emperor who had lost a major main force was like a tiger that had lost its claws to him.
But that person, that chess piece that escaped his control, made him care a lot. If possible, he really wanted to keep this chess piece. Let her see that in the end, this country still belongs to the winner.
"Bring me some wine!" Fu Huaiyu hooked his finger, and the woman sitting next to him immediately stood up and brought in a pot of wine in a few moments.
“Pour it for me…” Fu Huaiyu stretched out his hands and held the woman’s waist in his arms, but then he easily let her go. How many mortal women in this world are not so vulgar
A figure flashed across her slightly narrowed eyes. That person, perhaps only she, was different in this world.
He picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it all in one gulp, not knowing why.
"Get out!" With a loud shout, the woman was so frightened that she trembled all over. She quickly put down the wine jug in her hand and staggered out, but she did not dare to say a word of complaint.
As soon as the woman went out, she heard a gentle voice, "Did the gentleman inside lose his temper?"
The woman nodded and the man smiled slightly, "Go, don't worry about it." He felt as if the pain in his heart was completely healed, and when he looked up again, the man had disappeared.