GBP Chapter 397 The powerful official was gagged!
Chapter 397 The powerful official was gagged!
Inside the Taiqian Hall, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.
All the officials knelt down again. Their orderly movements and respectful postures demonstrated the majesty of the imperial power.
Yang Dechang stood at the head of all officials. Although he felt dissatisfied, he hid this emotion deep in his heart.
His face was as calm as a lake, without any ripples, and his kneeling etiquette was very standard, making it difficult to see his true thoughts.
When he stood up, his posture was straight, his hands hanging naturally, and every movement was just right, neither too humble nor arrogant.
There is no fault to be found.
When Ye Chen slowly walked into the Taiqian Palace and sat on the dragon throne, Yang Dechang raised his eyes slightly, and a barely perceptible strange light flashed in his deep eyes.
Then, he couldn't wait to stand up, his movements smooth and natural, without the slightest hesitation.
He cupped his hands, his voice steady and powerful, like the sound of a heavy bell echoing through the hall: "Your Majesty, recently bandits have been causing cholera among the people in the capital. This is a serious matter and must be thoroughly investigated."
Hearing this, Ye Chen sat on the dragon throne with an expressionless face and a gaze as deep as the endless night sky.
He raised his chin slightly, his eyes revealing majesty and indifference.
His fingers rested on the armrests of the dragon throne, tapping them lightly and rhythmically.
After Yang Dechang finished speaking, he waited quietly for Ye Chen's response.
There was silence in the hall, as if even the air had frozen.
After a moment, Ye Chen suddenly uttered two words.
"fart!"
These two words exploded in the hall like thunder, shocking everyone.
Yang Dechang was extremely angry. He didn't expect Ye Chen to refute him so ruthlessly.
But on the surface he just frowned slightly.
He raised his head slightly, a questioning look in his eyes. His tone, though respectful, was sharp as a knife. He asked, "Your Majesty, do you think that what I said was all lies? Or do you think that Your Majesty will disregard the lives of the people in the capital?"
When Yang Dechang spoke, his posture remained respectful, but he seemed to carry an invisible pressure.
His eyes were fixed on Ye Chen, waiting for Ye Chen's response.
Ye Chen's eyes suddenly became fierce, and the imperial majesty on his body emanated like a surging tide.
He was wearing a thick robe and leaned forward slightly. His voice was cold and hard: "It's not some thief who is causing trouble for the people, but someone else."
Hearing this, Yang Dechang felt a sense of oppression coming towards him, but he did not retreat. Instead, he faced Ye Chen's power and continued to ask: "Your Majesty, why do you say this? I don't understand, please explain it to me."
Ye Chen snorted coldly and said domineeringly: "It is the Tatars and Bingzhou cavalry who are rampant and harming the people."
Hearing this, Yang Dechang was not surprised at all. He said, "Your Majesty must be mistaken. How could this be caused by the Tatars and the Bingzhou cavalry? It must be bandits from Taiyuan taking advantage of the chaos to commit evil."
Hearing this, Ye Chen raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sneer: "I have prisoners as evidence."
Yang Dechang said, "Even if there are prisoners, it is possible that the Tatars are wreaking havoc. These Tatars may also be bandits and cannot be trusted. Your Majesty should not believe one-sided statements."
"Your Majesty, are you trying to excuse those bandits by making such an argument?"
"Are you going to ignore the people who died?"
Yang Dechang's words hinted at Ye Chen's disregard for the people, trying to portray Ye Chen as a tyrant who allowed bandits to run rampant and did not care about the deaths and injuries of the people.
"Your Majesty, bandits are rampant and the people are suffering. Yet, Your Majesty sits idly by and does nothing. How will the people of the world view Your Majesty?"
Yang Dechang raised his chin slightly, with a hint of provocation in his eyes, adding fuel to the fire again.
Ye Chen's face was stern, and the imperial majesty emanated from him. He responded firmly: "How could I ignore the lives of the people? I will make the decision myself."
Yang Dechang pressed on, "Then why does Your Majesty insist on saying that it was the Tatars and Bingzhou cavalry who did this? How can these people act like an army? They are clearly bandits from Bingzhou!
Just relying on the accusations made by those Tartar captives will not convince the public!"
Ye Chen was silent for a moment, as if he was forced by Yang Dechang to be speechless.
But just when Yang Dechang thought he was about to succeed, Ye Chen suddenly changed the subject.
"Prime Minister Yang is right. No matter where these people who are wreaking havoc in the capital come from, my priority should be the people!"
Ye Chen's voice was firm and powerful.
When these words were spoken, Yang Dechang was stunned.
"Therefore, I have decided to distribute weapons to the people and provide them with training, so that the people in every village will have the strength to fight against bandits!"
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable."
Yang Dechang's face changed and he spoke urgently.
Ye Chen snorted coldly: "Why? Prime Minister Yang is unwilling to allow the people to have the power to protect themselves. Doesn't the Prime Minister care about the lives of the people?"
Treat others in their own way.
Ye Chen only said a few words.
Reversed the situation in an instant.
Edward Yang was suddenly speechless!