The Emperor's Son-in-Law

Chapter 3 The Rampant Duke of Changguo

Dakang Empire, in the main hall of Wuji Palace.

Ministers wearing official robes of various colors were arranged on both sides according to their civil and military duties.

The royal family and princes gathered under the steps on the left.

There was silence in the entire hall.

On the high steps, His Majesty Kang Sheng, the Emperor of Dakang, was wearing a black gold dragon robe and a flat crown on his head, sitting on a dragon chair.

His Majesty the Emperor's strong body and majestic face show the appearance of the founding emperor.

"Dear dear friends, the southern part of Dakang is currently suffering from floods."

“Countless people are displaced, with no food to eat and no clothing to cover their bodies.”

"Today, the state treasury lacks food and cannot provide comprehensive disaster relief. Hundreds of thousands of victims are pouring towards the Imperial City."

"If it's not handled properly, I'm afraid something big will happen!"

"And the Northern Xia envoy also arrived in the imperial capital a few days ago. It is said that Northern Xia suffered from a drought and a severe shortage of food."

"I want to borrow 100,000 dan of food from our Dakang, otherwise I will arrogantly say that I will raise an army to conquer."

"I've been putting off seeing them for a long time. Do you, my dear friends, have any plans to have the best of both worlds?"

The emperor looked at the ministers and asked loudly.

"Your Majesty, the current floods in the south have affected millions of victims."

"Wei Chen has ordered all counties and counties to open warehouses and release grain to relieve the victims."

"But there are still more than 200,000 victims who have become refugees, wandering around and flocking to the imperial capital."

"We will arrive outside the imperial capital in less than a month."

"Wei Chen suggested that the Ministry of Revenue immediately send relevant officials to a hundred miles away from the imperial capital."

"We are trying our best to raise food and resettle the victims on the spot."

"The Ministry of War issued an order to dispatch troops to maintain public order."

"Otherwise, there will probably be chaos!"

Zhongshu ordered Xiao Yi to stand up and clasp his fists.

"Your Majesty, what Mr. Xiao said is absolutely true."

"No matter how big something happens, refugees must not be allowed to get close to the imperial city."

"The minister agrees that the imperial court is raising food and grass."

"We still have to deploy troops to keep an eye on the refugees to prevent those who want to cause trouble and the refugees from causing trouble!"

The door ordered Zhang Keyu to stand up and said.

Both prime ministers stood up to express their opinions, the emperor's eyes.

But he has been staring at the last of the three prime ministers of the current dynasty...

The minister ordered Yan Ziqiu.

Today's Dakang Empire has a system of three provinces and six ministries, with Zhongshu Province formulating national policies.

The provincial government will review and supervise national policies.

The Shangshu Province is the department that oversees the six ministries and implements national policies.

The commander-in-chief of the three provinces is the responsibility of the three prime ministers of the Dakang Empire.

The three prime ministers supervise each other and play a role in restricting each other.

But the emperor knew very well that the current situation was not a problem with the Ministry of Finance or the Ministry of Revenue.

He had already summoned Shangshu Ling Yan Ziqiu and Hubu Shangshu, as well as officials from various departments to the palace in advance to explain the situation.

The emperor had long understood that it was not because the treasury did not have enough food for disaster relief.

But no matter how much food leaves the capital, only 20% to 30% will be left at most in disaster-stricken areas!

This is not a simple corrupt official, but a secret fight between the princes.

"Reporting back to Your Majesty, according to the calculations of the ministers and the lords of the household department."

"Only 60% of the food from the national treasury can be used to support the victims of disasters for more than a month."

"But the losses in grain transportation were too great, completely exceeding the budget of the Ministry of Revenue."

"That's why..."

Yan Ziqiu stood up helplessly and explained, but fell silent before he finished speaking.

The emperor frowned when he heard this. He knew the meaning of Shangshu Ling's words.

From the corner of his eye, he glanced to the left.

There were a large group of royal family members sitting there...

It seems that we need to establish a prince quickly and let the other sons stop completely.

But who should be established...

Now, let's use this disaster relief to test them.

By the way, punish those lawless nobles and meritorious ministers!

The emperor thought for a while and was about to continue asking.

There was a loud noise outside the distant hall door.

It immediately aroused the attention of all the ministers.

The emperor frowned, who dared to cause trouble outside during the great court meeting?

"Your Majesty, it is Duke Chang Guo who is outside asking for an audience."

A young eunuch hurried in and knelt down and said.

"Didn't he take leave?"

The emperor was stunned.

"Go away, I want to see your Majesty!"

"Who dares to stop me!"

Duan Ning was wearing a gorgeous official robe, and while shouting loudly, he waved the Chao Hut in his hand.

Then he swept away all the heavy-armored guards guarding the door, and walked straight into the hall with Duan Chun behind him.

Duan Chun looked behind and was surprised. Is his father so arrogant?

No wonder the emperor would make him the Duke of Chang Guo...

Under the surprised gazes of the civil and military officials of the court, Duan Chun felt that all eyes were focused on him.

The cheap dad walked all the way to the steps in a swaggering manner.

"You idiot, didn't you ask for leave today?"

"I have important government affairs to deal with now. Please stand aside and stay there."

The emperor frowned and said.

The emperor was very aware of Duan Ning's unreasonable temper.

"Your Majesty, I almost died last night!"

"This is more important to me than His Majesty's state affairs!"

"So I brought the dog son to the palace today."

"Just to ask for His Majesty's will."

Duan Ning clasped his fists and said solemnly.

"Old Duan, if you haven't read the book, don't talk nonsense."

"That's a dog son, not a dog son."

On the general's side, a middle-aged strong man smiled.

"none of your business."

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten that you wanted to adopt my son as your adopted son?"

"I said at that time that adopting a son is fine."

"Will your Majesty and I become relatives?"

Duan Ning rolled his eyes at him and said loudly.

"You fool, today is the grand court meeting."

"Even if you want to propose marriage to me, it is something to be discussed in the harem."

"Don't make trouble at the grand court meeting!"

The emperor shook his head speechlessly and looked behind Duan Ning.

Duan Chun, who was standing there blankly...

At this time, Duan Chun, as soon as he entered the hall.

He carefully checked the situation on both sides.

Because Duan Chun guessed in his heart that the master behind the assassin who dealt with him last night must be in this hall.

And the other party's status would never be too low.

So from the time he entered the hall until now, he has been quietly observing the ministers of the third rank and above wearing purple robes.

And those royal relatives in the corner on the left side of the hall.

Now, he has roughly guessed who the real murderer is...

The reason is that the people wearing purple robes on both sides of the front of the court are ministers of the third to first ranks.

When these important ministers of the court saw Duan Chun, they all looked curious.

And on the upper left side of the hall, a group of people wearing python robes are not official robes. At a glance, they are obviously among the royal family.

The eyes looking at Duan Chun are almost all watching the show.

Only one person showed a trace of shock and confusion on his face...

The expression was fleeting.

This person was wearing a black python robe and a golden crown on his head. He was about twenty years old.

Duan Chun had no information about this person in his memory.

But he could guess that this was definitely a prince of His Majesty the Emperor.

The mastermind behind the black-clothed man was most likely him!

Otherwise, why would this person look at him with such a strange look.

This person must have received the news last night that Duan Chun was dead.

"Your Majesty, Old Duan is feeling miserable..."

"Old Duan followed Your Majesty and fought all the way from south to north, from west to east."

"Your Majesty said that when he conferred the title of Duke of Changguo on Old Duan."