Repugnant Gateway-Chapter 193
Chapter 193
Brocade palace
Empress Dowager Su leaned against the soft couch, her eyes narrowing slightly. ππ«πeπππ£ππ°π·ππ.coπ
A woman of her age had an irresistible charm, and she was indeed a woman too beautiful to look away.
All mature women should be beautiful in her, and she had a face that was seductive enough.
However, every time Mu Changyan saw her, she would feel that the person in front of her wasnβt a person, but a sinister skeleton.
ββMuhou, what orders do you have for this official?ββ
Mu Changyan asked, lowering his head as if he didnβt dare look at Empress Dowager Suβs ravishing face.
He didnβt dare to look at her bare breasts and the white skin that could be vaguely seen under the veil.
ββWhat do you think about the Military Department?ββ
Empress Dowager Su asked with a soft tone. What was strange was that she didnβt seem to be questioning him in her capacity as Empress Dowager.
Mu Changyan still did not dare to raise his head, ββThis son is also very disappointed in Chen Zhiyan. If the matter is true, then I will strictly follow the laws of Great Yan and will not tolerate it.ββ
Chen Zaiyan was recently promoted by me, and I was also at fault.
ββTherefore, if Chen Zaiyan is truly a traitor, this son is willing to commit crimes and commit treason.ββ
Empress Dowager Su slowly shook her head. ββThereβs no need. Although your vision isnβt good, no one would have expected Chen Zaiyan to commit such an outrageous act.ββ
As the ruler of a country, you have too many things to handle.
Fortunately, Su Zong was still considered to be meticulous and prudent in his actions. Otherwise, he didnβt know how much trouble he was going to cause.
ββOnce the front was defeated due to Chen Zaiyanβs words, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and millions of civilians will die.ββ
She extended her hand out habitually, and the little maid quickly came over to support her.
She looked at the little maid and realized that Li Changlu had been gone for a long time.
She had gotten used to Li Changlu being by her side. Whatever it was, Li Changlu was important to her.
She waved her hands in annoyance. ββAll of you can leave. I still have some important matters to discuss with the King.ββ
The maidservants quickly bowed and left, fear on their faces.
After everyone had left, Empress Dowager Su raised a hand to smooth out the hair hanging from her forehead. ββThereβs actually nothing much to say about this matter. With all the evidence and witnesses here, itβs more or less conclusive.ββ
ββThe reason I called you here today is to tell you about something else β¦ββ
Mu Changyan said, ββPlease enlighten me.ββ
Empress Dowager Su said, ββItβs not like thereβs no one in charge of the military affairs.ββ
You should choose someone as soon as possible. After all, the hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the frontline canβt help but feel cold.
Although I do not know how to lead soldiers, I know how much this has hurt the soldiers.
ββThe Military Affairs Ministryβs letter is actually from an enemy country. I presume the hatred in their hearts is also very strong.ββ
ββTherefore, the first is to deal with Chen Zaiyan as soon as possible. There is irrefutable evidence, so it is impossible for the case to be solved.
ββThe second thing is to arrange for people to take over the position of the Ministry of War as soon as possible so that we can give an explanation to the soldiers at the frontlines.ββ
She looked at Mu Changyan and said, ββBut this time, your eyes will light up if you choose someone.ββ
Within Mu Changyanβs sleeves, two fists were clenched tightly, veins popping out on the back of her hands.
From Mu Changyanβs point of view, this was clearly the empress dowagerβs doing.
He had thought that the Empress Dowager would restrain herself in the face of great things and great things.
After all, this was a matter related to the state. If the war against the You Country failed, the Yan Country would definitely be met with a disaster.
It looked like heβd overestimated the empress dowagerβs bottom line.
ββYour son and subject will listen to the Queen.ββ
ββListen to me?ββ
Empress Dowager Suβs eyebrows rose. ββYouβre the ruler of a nation, so whatβs the difference if you listen to everything I say?ββ
Back then, I brought you back because I knew that you could shoulder this heavy responsibility and wouldnβt disappoint the late king.
It is precisely because I believe in your ability that I am so reassured and even indulged in you.
You canβt give up on yourself just because youβve failed in your choice of a person. ββ
ββOf course β¦ββ
Empress Dowager Suβs tone changed. ββYour heart should be in chaos these days as well. After all, Chen Zaiyan was someone you chose yourself.ββ
So, I think that for the time being, you might not be able to calmly deal with the affairs of the state β¦ Then, I will help you decide on this matter for the time being. ββ
She moved quickly back and forth, not giving Mu Changyan a chance to interrupt.
Mu Changyanβs grip tightened, almost bursting out of control.
However, he knew that in this room, there must be some expert.
Once he did, he would be subdued before he could even touch the empress dowager.
Now was not the time to completely turn hostile. He had to endure, he had to endure.
ββThank you, mother, for your health. Iβve been feeling a bit dizzy these past few days.ββ
Mu Changyan said, ββSince mother has made her choice, then this official will just give her the order.ββ
Empress Dowager Su shook her head. ββThereβs no need to trouble you. I know you have plenty of things to do, even if itβs the military. There are so many other things in such a large country that require your painstaking effort.ββ
Therefore, I have already thought it through for you.
ββIβve already sent someone to pass down the order to raise Ma Zi Wei to serve as the Minister of War, what do you think?ββ
Mu Changyanβs heart skipped a beat.
Ma Zi Wei?
Ma Ziwei was one of Chen Zaiyanβs trusted aides, so why would the empress dowager promote him to become the Military Minister?
In an instant, Mu Changyan felt chills run down her spine β¦ Thatβs right, Ma Ziwei was one of the empress dowagerβs men. Even Chen Zaiyan had misjudged him.
No wonder the empress dowager had taken down Chen Zaiyan so easily. No wonder the evidence was so complete. So it was Ma Ziwei who was behind all this.
ββYour son β¦ Iβll listen to the Queen.ββ
Empress Dowager Su nodded in satisfaction. ββI told you, youβre a reasonable person.ββ
Although Ma Ziwei was also one of Chen Zaiyanβs men, but he was honest and loyal, and Chen Zaiyanβs old department was given to him to manage, so there would not be any problems.
ββLetβs just settle this matter then β¦ββ
She stood up, draped in a veil, and went to the window.
Also, regarding the matter regarding the Martial Arts Academy β¦ There were many people involved in this rebellion. Many of them came from the Martial Arts Academy.
ββAnd the Dean of the Martial Arts Academyβs reserved words were actually Chen Zaiyanβs accomplices. I did not expect this either.ββ
ββTherefore, the Autumn Ceremony β¦ I feel that the Martial Arts Academy is no longer suitable to participate in it.ββ
Of course, there were many outstanding young talents in the Martial Arts Academy. These people were all pillars of Da Yan.
These people are also unable to grow up in a dirty environment. Therefore, I plan to send the more outstanding individuals from the Martial Competition to the Great Cauldron Academy. ββ
ββThe Grand Cauldron Academy was opened by the Royal Clan, so of course their loyalty to Great Yan would be higher.
Temporarily eliminating the Martial Arts Academy from the list of the Autumn Ceremony, I donβt mean that we should just close the academy down like this, but it is time for a proper reorganization.
ββWhen the atmosphere in the Martial Arts Academy becomes clean, it wonβt be difficult for us to reopen the academy.ββ
ββYour son β¦ Your son has some immature thoughts.ββ
Mu Changyan said, ββThis year will be the first year of the academyβs recruitment expansion, as well as the young female disciples. This is all the empress dowagerβs favor.ββ
Once the academy was temporarily shut down, and the academy was not allowed to participate in the Autumn Ceremony β¦ .then it would be a huge blow to these students.
ββWhatβs even more frightening is that it breaks the belief that those Humble Classes are reporting the results for Great Yan.ββ
ββTherefore, I feel that if any of them are willing to stay in the academy, then so be it.ββ
Those who are willing to enter the Grand Cauldron Academy are naturally the best. ββ
Empress Dowager Su thought for a moment. She couldnβt force Mu Changyan into a corner either.
The Military Departmentβs matters were more important than the Martial Arts Academyβs matters.
Since Mu Changyan had already come to terms with this major issue, it didnβt matter if he could take it easy on the small matters.
Most importantly, it was said that most of the students of the academy were willing to transfer to the Grand Cauldron Academy.
ββThatβs good as well. It reflects how benevolent and benevolent I am.ββ
ββIf there is nothing else, I will take my leave.ββ
ββGo on.ββ
Empress Dowager Su said, ββIβm tired too, so I need to rest β¦ In addition, send someone to keep watch over me.ββ
Li Changlu, the Chief Eunuch of the Embroidery Palace, had been missing for quite some time now, and he hadnβt been too good of a face for Da Yan either.
ββIf this case is not solved as soon as possible, the citizens will say that all the officials of our Great Yan Dynasty are trash.ββ
ββYour son remembers.ββ
Mu Changyan didnβt want to stay in front of this demonic woman for even a second longer, so she bowed and retreated.
As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw Empress Dowager Suβs newly promoted brocade palace eunuch Zhen Dao running towards him with small steps.
Seeing Mu Changyan, Zhen Dao hurriedly lowered his head and stepped aside, ββGreetings, King.ββ
Mu Changyan asked, ββWhatβs so urgent?ββ
Zhen Dao hesitated for a moment before replying: ββReporting to my lord, there is a traitor on the army side. We have kidnapped the newly appointed Minister of the Military Department, Ma Ziwei.ββ
Mu Changyanβs heart skipped a beat as she nodded without showing any emotion. ββThen quickly report it to the empress dowager.ββ
After saying that, Mu Changyan walked away quickly, thinking that it must be the soldiers saving themselves.
He absolutely did not believe that Chen Zaiyan would betray the empire, but because everyone was in the Palace of Embroidery, he simply had no way of finding evidence.
Now that the horse has been taken away, it may be a turning point for the matter.
He hadnβt gone very far when he heard Empress Dowager Su roar behind him.
Mu Changyan smiled, thinking that she finally had something to be happy about today.
As soon as he returned to the Heavenly Templeβs East Warm Pavilion, An Chengli rushed back from outside, ββMy King, there is an important matter.ββ
Mu Changyan dismissed everyone and asked, ββIs it about Ma Ziwei being taken away?ββ
An Chengli said, ββItβs β¦ Itβs not something about Ma Zi Wei being taken away.ββ
But... Ma Ziwei has been caught by our men.
Not long ago, Ma Ziwei was sent to the Black Tortoise Camp.
ββRight now, Ma Ziwei has been closely guarded by our people, and we already have a confession.ββ
ββSo this matter was all the work of the Quiet Person. The Quiet Person was forced to retreat one by one on the battlefield, and under no other circumstances, he gave the great general Su Zong priceless treasures and a few peerless beauties. Su Zong obtained the benefits of the Quiet Person and fabricated evidence of Chen Zaiyan betraying the country.ββ
Now that Ma Ziwei has confessed, this matter seems to have a turn for the worse. ββ
Mu Changyan asked, ββWho captured him?ββ
ββItβs... An dispute.ββ
An Chengli said, ββThis servant also didnβt expect that An Zeng would be so daring. Not only that, but he actually captured the people from the heavily defended military.ββ
There were two experts there, Lu Tianhui of the Embroidery Palace and Zhao Zishan.
ββThe strength of these two people is unfathomable.ββ
ββThus, this slave servant thought that it should be done jointly by the other members of the Weaponry Department and An Zhan.ββ
Mu Changyanβs expression became better. βββ¦ I knew that this young man would be able to achieve great things!ββ
I knew that his use of me wouldnβt be completely useless!
You have the horse well protected, and this man is of the utmost importance.
Besides, catching people according to Ma Ziweiβs confession would not only change the situation, but would also give the empress dowager an opportunity to send out a group of people.
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An Chengli said, ββThey donβt know either. They said they are looking for a place to hide for a few days.ββ
ββAfter all, this matter is too serious. He has family by his side.ββ
Mu Changyan replied, ββThatβs right. Let him stay hidden and not reveal himself for the time being. No matter how big the occasion is, he must not reveal himself!ββ
Although the Yan Dynasty was small, the imperial court was still a court rather than a martial arts world.
Of course, he was straightforward with his feelings and revenge. However, Little Sevenβs future was in this place.