novelaction Chapter 373 Morning Morning
Chapter 373 Morning Morning
It was already evening when Chen Changan returned to the No. 1 Scholar's residence.
The emperor's decree was issued, requiring Chen Changan to attend the morning court tomorrow. There were three main things to do.
Sakurajima Kingdom has already sent a note asking Chu Kingdom for the whereabouts of Muto Ilan; secondly, Sakurajima Kingdom has deployed troops in Goguryeo, and it seems that a war is about to break out.
The remaining thing is relatively easy, which is the matter of the arrow-holding cannon. Since the arrow-holding cannon was at fault in the first place, it is easy to handle.
Of the three things, except the second one, each one was related to himself, so Chen Changan could only go to bed early.
The next day, just after dawn, Chen Changan and Lao Ma set out.
Li Wuling and Yan Qing had been waiting for Chen Changan at the gate of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The old general took a deep breath and said, "Changan, this is your first time attending such an occasion. According to the regulations and your official position, you need to stand at the end of the team of generals."
"This is the court. The situation is not optimistic. We need to be careful and cautious. Remember not to take action. Do you understand?"
Chen Changan just nodded to indicate that he understood.
In the past, he also appeared in the morning court as the top scholar, but now he represents the military generals and is just a staff general.
After the Hall of Supreme Harmony was opened and Chen Changan and others went in, he hid at the back.
This position is pretty good. At least the emperor won’t point fingers at me so easily.
After waiting for a moment, Eunuch Jing shouted loudly, and Xiang Jian appeared on the dragon throne with the gait of a dragon and a tiger.
All the ministers kowtowed and the emperor asked them to stand up.
The emperor said solemnly: "Today's morning court is to discuss state affairs. I, please allow Li Wuling's daughter-in-law Yan Qing to attend the court to hear the matter."
Yan Qing had originally followed Li Wuling into the war and enjoyed great prestige in the army, so naturally the ministers had nothing to say.
After she finished speaking, the emperor said, "Sir Xiao, please tell the ministers what important events happened this morning."
"Yes." Lord Xiao, as the head of the civil officials, came out and reported, "The most urgent matter is the letter from Sakurajima, asking me about the matter of Da Chu asking about the prince Muto Yilan."
"Sakurajima's words are very strong, and they seem to be trying to compete with our country."
The emperor snorted coldly: "How dare a tiny country like you compete with the Celestial Empire?"
"However, Muto Yilan is indeed missing in our country. My dear ministers, what do you think?"
Chen Changan looked at Prince Jing'an behind Lord Xiao and just grinned.
As for Muto Yilan, she had long been turned into powder, but Prince Jing'an was standing here safe and sound, which was something Chen Changan had not expected.
Cheng Qinghe immediately stepped out of the crowd and clasped his fists towards the emperor: "Your Majesty, although Sakurajima is small, it is good at naval warfare. It may not be good to offend them."
"I think a missing person order should be issued nationwide, and a large number of troops should be sent to follow up."
"On the one hand, we need to appease Sakurajima, and when the time is right, we can find a good plan."
To put it bluntly, the method Cheng Qinghe gave was to procrastinate.
A commonly used method in relations between two countries.
Many officials came forward and reported.
"Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Cheng said is very appropriate!"
"On the one hand, it shows our country's importance to Muto Iran, and on the other hand, it does not offend Sakurajima. It is indeed a good idea."
"I second the motion. It couldn't be better."
There was a chorus of agreement in the court, but Chen Changan just found it funny.
It is not easy to be an emperor. Faced with the voices in the court, sometimes you can only choose to surrender. I feel sorry for the emperor.
Chen Changan was just drowsy when he saw Yan Qiang walking towards him.
Can you act on your own in the court?
Yan Qing bit her teeth and whispered, "Chang'an, are you asleep? Is the emperor calling you?"
Chen Changan was startled. Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, he hurried out and said, "I am seriously injured and my mind is confused. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"
"Humph!"
The emperor snorted coldly. Do you think I can't see it?
Your eyes are dark, it's obvious that you spent the whole night venting your anger on some woman. Do you think I'm stupid?
Of course, the emperor could not expose Chen Changan, so he asked again: "What do you think of what the ministers said?"
Chen Changan was prepared: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask, who saw Muto Yilan for the last time?"
"It's me." Prince Jing'an stepped out from the crowd. "The last time I saw Muto Yilan, he came to visit me and talked with me in detail. The next day, he disappeared."
I don’t know where he’s going yet, he’s ambushing me at the narrow gap!
Of course Chen Changan couldn't say it: "Your Majesty, how can we be sure that Muto Yilan is missing?"
Hearing Chen Changan's question, Lu Fengsheng snorted: "Muto Yilan came to our country and didn't go back. Can the emperor of Sakurajima write to ask?"
Chen Changan did not comment: "I just find it strange. You all listen carefully and see if this is the truth."
"Prince Muto came to our Great Chu. The Emperor ordered me to entertain him. We ate hotpot, watched a play, and selected a consort. Is this good enough for our Great Chu?"
"In the end, he did not meet the emperor, but met Prince Jing'an, and then disappeared. What does this have to do with our Great Chu?"
Cheng Qinghe frowned and said, "How can it be unrelated? He was indeed lost in my Great Chu."
"Is he a child?" Chen Changan said disdainfully.
"To put it nicely, he may have fallen in love with a girl from our Great Chu State and has no intention of returning to Sakurajima. To put it bluntly, he disappeared secretly because he wanted to find out the military situation of our Chu State!"
"We're still offering apology to Sakurajima, do they deserve it?"
"I think the emperor should seriously send a note to Sakurajima Kingdom, asking them to contact Muto Ilan immediately and ask him to get out of Chu Kingdom!"
"What nonsense!" Lu Fengsheng seized the loophole that Chen Changan mentioned.
"Master Chen, do you mean that the people from Sakurajima are coming? If there are a lot of people coming, wouldn't that be inviting a wolf into the house?"
"You simply want to overthrow our Great Chu Empire!"
"Master Lu, please don't put the blame on me. I didn't say that."
Chen Changan laughed and said, "Let their people contact Muto Yilan. Who allowed them to come here?"
"The Emperor suspects that Muto Yilan has committed some improper act against Da Chu. You can set a time limit and ask him to leave. If you can't find him, he will be dead!"
All the civil officials opened their eyes wide.
Muto Yilan was lost in the State of Chu. It would be fine if you asked others to find it, but why are you not allowing them to enter the State of Chu?
How the hell do I find it?
"No!" Cheng Qinghe said angrily, "If this happens, our Chu State will show its strength in front of other countries. Who would dare to send envoys to our country?"
When Cheng Qinghe spoke, many civil officials echoed him.
"I think this is not possible, as it would make our country seem unreasonable."
"How can you not take responsibility for the loss of a person in your country?"
"Yes, we have lost our national prestige!"
The emperor never said anything, but his expression became much better.
Yan Qing suddenly took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, I think what Chen Changan said is correct. Muto Yilan is not a child. Who knows if he was following the orders of Emperor Sakurajima?"
"I think we should send a note to Emperor Sakurajima as Chen Changan said!"
No matter what, Yan Qing still supports Chen Changan at this time.
As Yan Qing spoke, a group of generals spoke up one after another.
"I second the proposal!"
"I think what the top scholar said is correct. How can a mere Sakurajima offend the majesty of our Celestial Empire?"
"If they refuse to obey, I am willing to lead the troops to fight!"
"Horse tramples the imperial capital!"
All the generals supported Chen Changan, and there was an unanimous voice in the court!