#2005 - You want to use force against us?

For nearly ten days in a row, the Prince of Lanling had not attended court.

Until news arrived from the frontier.

The generals at the frontier had not followed Nalan Jingyi's imperial decree to prepare for war, citing insufficient supplies and shortages of military provisions.

It was then that the Prince of Lanling came to court.

He knew that if he did not attend court again, the Emperor would likely use it as an excuse to replace the Minister of War while he was absent.

In the court, Nalan Jingyi stared coldly at the Minister of War.

The Minister of War looked like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, "Your Majesty, it's useless to blame this old minister.

This old minister sent the supplies to the frontier long ago; perhaps they were delayed along the way."

"You confounded thing, you dare to argue?

I knew that you, the Minister of War, were embezzling military funds using your authority.

Therefore, I only allowed you to send a portion of all military supplies.

As a result, after such a long time, the supplies are still on the road, and the quantity is only forty percent. Where did the remaining sixty percent go?"

"Your Majesty, this old minister is wronged.

Since Your Majesty says that the military supplies are still on the road and have not yet reached the frontier, how does Your Majesty know that there are only forty percent?"

The Minister of War stubbornly refused to admit it.

For so many years, they had been using this method.

Each time the national treasury allocated military supplies to the army, they would take most of it and put it into the Prince of Lanling's treasury.

Only the rest would be sent to the garrison.

And the garrison was the Prince of Lanling's people, so they would not say anything at all.

Because they would only cooperate with the Prince of Lanling.

The Emperor had no evidence at all, so what could he do?

"Humph, the supply officer who delivered the military supplies has already been detained by the people I sent. My people personally counted them. Could there be a mistake?"

"Your Majesty, this old minister is loyal and devoted to the dynasty for many years. This old minister is wronged!"

The Minister of War knelt on the ground and cried injustice, his head lowered, but at an angle where others could not see, a sneer hung on the corner of his mouth.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public if you do this."

The Prince of Lanling stood up and said, "The entire court knows that the Minister of War has been diligent and conscientious since taking office, working hard for the dynasty's military affairs.

Now, Your Majesty suddenly says that he embezzled military funds and supplies, and it was under the circumstances that you sent people to investigate.

What is the truth that Your Majesty's people found? Isn't it up to Your Majesty to decide? This old minister is not convinced, and I'm afraid that all the civil and military officials will not be convinced!"

"Your Majesty, what the Prince said is reasonable.

You say that the Minister of War embezzled military funds and supplies. This matter is of great importance.

If this is true, it is a major case in the dynasty and will inevitably have a profound impact.

This matter should be handed over to the three judicial divisions for joint trial. Your Majesty cannot convict him with a single word."

Many ministers stood up one after another, offering their advice together.

"Sophistry!"

The Prime Minister said in a deep voice, "If the evidence is conclusive, Your Majesty, as the master of the dynasty, can naturally directly convict and execute him. Why is there a need for a joint trial by the three judicial divisions!

The three judicial divisions are also the functional departments of the dynasty, and the dynasty is Your Majesty's dynasty. The powers of the three judicial divisions are all appointed and dismissed by Your Majesty.

Since ancient times, there has only been the principle of superiors controlling subordinates, and never the other way around!

Are you ministers unaware of this?

Stop messing around here with the Prince of Lanling. Do you really think that court affairs are all controlled by you?"

"Prime Minister, that's not right.

Since the three judicial divisions have been established, they should follow the laws.

If Your Majesty arbitrarily breaks the laws and rules, what credibility will there be?

Furthermore, who can guarantee that the people sent by the Emperor to investigate are necessarily loyal to the Emperor?

What if they appear to be loyal to Your Majesty on the surface, but secretly obstruct and harm loyal ministers of the dynasty, and wreak havoc on the court?

Therefore, this old minister suggests that the matter of the Minister of War embezzling military funds and supplies should be handed over to the Dali Temple for thorough investigation.

If the Dali Temple finds conclusive evidence, this old minister will never say another word!"

"What a havoc on the court, the Prince really said it well."

The Prime Minister's words contained hidden sarcasm.

This Prince of Lanling actually dared to say such a thing.

Who is wreaking havoc on the court? Isn't it him, the Prince of Lanling?

What a shameless person.

"Okay, since the Minister Yue said to hand it over to the Dali Temple for thorough investigation, I suggest that Your Majesty hand this matter over to the Dali Temple to avoid some people making excuses.

Prince of Lanling, remember what you said.

If the Dali Temple finds evidence of the Minister of War's embezzlement, then you cannot find any more excuses or reasons to help him get away with it."

Jun Wuxie said.

"Minister Yue, this matter cannot be handed over to the Dali Temple for investigation!"

The Prime Minister said hastily.

The three judicial divisions all followed the lead of the Prince of Lanling.

What could be found if it was handed over to the Dali Temple? In the end, the matter of the Minister of War's embezzlement would definitely not be confirmed and would be over.

"Since Minister Yue has said so, then follow the Prince's wishes and hand it over to the Dali Temple.

Deadline is one month. Within one month, I want the truth of this matter!

If it is verified that the Minister of War embezzled military funds and supplies, the Prince is not allowed to interfere in the selection of the Minister of War!"

"Of course, if it is really verified, it means that this old minister's judgment is inaccurate. This old minister will not offer advice on the new candidate for the Minister of War."

The Prince of Lanling knew that the Emperor wanted to replace the Minister of War.

Now that the words have been said to this point, he can only agree.

However, the Dali Temple is his person.

How could he allow the Minister of War's embezzlement to be confirmed?

In this dynasty, most of the power was in his hands. All the departments, large and small, were controlled by him.

It was wishful thinking for the Emperor to replace the Minister of War.

Last time, he was careless about the Minister of Revenue's matter. The main reason was that he underestimated that person surnamed Yue, causing him to stumble.

This time, he will never make the same mistake again.

"This matter is settled.

Minister of the Dali Temple, do you have the ability to investigate this case within a month?"

"Your subject receives the imperial order and will definitely investigate the truth within a month!"

A thin and shrewd middle-aged man said.

"Your Majesty!"

The Prime Minister and a small number of officials were very anxious.

"Prime Minister, there is no need to say more. This matter has been decided.

I am a little tired. Today's early court ends here. Dismiss court."

"This…"

The Prime Minister and others stood in place, looking at the Emperor leaving, and sighed for a moment.

Afterwards, they could not help but let out a sigh.

His Majesty knew that the Minister of the Dali Temple was the Prince of Lanling's man, so why did he make such a decision?

Since the matter of the Minister of War's embezzlement was raised in the court, he should not have compromised with the Prince of Lanling.

If he wanted to compromise, there was no need to bring it up at all.

… …

Imperial Study.

Nalan Jingyi had all the doubts in her heart, "We handed this matter over to the Dali Temple. Can we really guarantee that there will be no problems?"

The Prince of Lanling's reaction was within their expectations.

This was also what they had discussed in advance.

It was just that she still did not know how to get the Dali Temple under the control of the Prince of Lanling to find out the truth.

"Jingyi, I know you are curious. You will know some things in the future.

Now, you don't have to worry about anything.

You just need to know that the Dali Temple will definitely not protect the Minister of War."

Jun Wuxie gave her an affirmative answer.

A few days ago, he had asked Nalan Jingyi to allocate some military funds and supplies to the frontier first, and the rest would be transported to the frontier together when he personally led the expedition.

At that time, he knew that the Minister of War would definitely cheat on the military funds and supplies.

"The Prince of Lanling seems to be all-powerful and hold sway over the court.

In fact, as long as you knock out a few key departments he controls in the court, his power will be greatly restricted.

Now, we have already taken control of the Ministry of Revenue, and next, we only need to control the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works.

At that time, he will no longer be able to restrain your imperial power in the court.

All he relies on are the garrisons in various places, as well as several Celestial God Realm experts from his Xiao family, and various resource channels under his control.

But these are not problems.

In terms of the army, you control the two strongest elite legions. Although the number is only 20 million, if you guard the imperial city, it will be enough to fight against his hundreds of millions of troops for a long time.

Unless forced into a desperate situation, the Prince of Lanling will not take this step.

As for materials, the Prince of Lanling will not attack the people of the imperial city. If he cuts off the supply of materials to the people, it will inevitably affect his prestige and will not be conducive to ascending the throne in the future.

Therefore, the most he can do is target the resource supply of the palace.

And these can be solved by our Junyue Pavilion."

"It sounds simple, but before you came, I tried every means to control the Ministry of Revenue, let alone the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works."

"Didn't I come?

To solve the Minister of War, you should personally lead the expedition. After waiting for the great victory at the frontier, you can take down the Ministry of Works after returning to the court.

You approve the memorials first, and I will go to the Dali Temple."

Jun Wuxie left and soon came to the Dali Temple.

He sneaked in using the Little Void Art.

In the secret place of the Dali Temple, he saw the Minister of the Dali Temple and other officials and the Prince of Lanling.

At this time, they were discussing the matter of the Minister of War.

Jun Wuxie was not interested in listening.

As far as he was concerned, what they discussed was meaningless.

After the Prince of Lanling left, the Minister of the Dali Temple and other officials remained in that secret room, discussing how to cover up the truth.

This group of people gathered together within a limited range.

Jun Wuxie seized the opportunity to sneak into the room and came into their midst. None of these people noticed.

Then, he suddenly released golden blood energy, instantly covering a radius of twenty meters, enveloping the entire room.

"Minister Yue, it's you?"

"What do you want to do?"

Jun Wuxie did not use his true appearance, but the figure and appearance he had in the court.

"Do you want to use force against us?"

The Minister of the Dali Temple sneered, looking at the energy barrier covering the house, "You are really bold and ignorant.

Do you think you can deal with us with your realm?"

He was extremely confident. At the True God Absolute Heaven Realm, even if he couldn't defeat the enemy, he could still retreat unscathed.

Moreover, he had more than a dozen experts at the Extreme Heaven Realm by his side.

Working together, even if this Yue fellow was strong, he shouldn't even think about gaining an advantage over them.

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a blur before his eyes, and a golden, shimmering palm slapped over.

The speed was too fast, actually rendering him unable to react.

With a *smack*.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review felt as if his face had been struck by a mountain. His entire head buzzed, his mind went blank, and his vision went black.

His whole body flew out, crashing heavily to the ground, unable to get up for a while.

This scene caused the other officials of the Court of Judicial Review to shrink their pupils, their minds greatly shaken, and they turned to run.

They frantically crashed into the blood energy barrier, wanting to escape.

However, no matter what methods they used, the barrier was incomparably tough and could not be broken, not even shaken.

"Otherwise, what did you expect? Did you think you could contend with me?"

Jun Wuxie said his first words, stepping on the face of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

"Yue, you are audacious! Doing this will only bring great disaster upon the Emperor!"

Those officials threatened, putting on a brave face despite their fear.

"Do you think using force against us will change the outcome?

You are naive and childish!

In terms of force, within the vast territory of this dynasty, who can contend with the Lanling Royal Mansion?

The Lanling Royal Mansion could crush you like crushing an ant!

We advise you to quickly abandon darkness and turn to the light, submit to the Lanling King, otherwise your end will be incomparably miserable!"

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, his brain regaining clarity, shouted with half his face pressed against the ground.

"Lanling King, his time is running out."

Jun Wuxie said indifferently, then put his palms together, and immeasurable Buddha light bloomed from his body, filled with rich Buddhist charm.

The sound of chanting scriptures rang out.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and other officials screamed on the spot, clutching their heads and rolling on the ground in pain.

But soon their pain and struggle gradually subsided, and their eyes gradually became devout.