Chapter 119: After the Punishment, the Reward Will Be Discussed

The most important part is finally here.

Qin Ling, a veteran who had followed Emperor Wu for decades, was dismissed for knocking Han Luoling unconscious.

As for the prince, he wanted to kill Han Luoling.

Emperor Wu directly said that he should give an explanation to Concubine Ling, that is, to show that he knew about the matter and let the prince admit it himself.

But can you admit it at this time?

The prince didn't understand what Emperor Wu was thinking. He didn't know if he, the prince, could compare to Han Luoling in Emperor Wu's heart.

Therefore, he decided not to admit it, no matter what, maybe he would have a chance of survival if he persisted in not letting go.

All the officials did not dare to speak out. After all, this was Emperor Wu's family matter.

The prince said: "Father, I have nothing to say."

"Okay, then let me ask you, does Wu Ji want to assassinate my beloved concubine?"

"My son, I don't know."

"What an unknown person." Emperor Wu said, "Xiu Xian said that he wanted to follow Concubine Ling's carriage, but was blocked."

"On that road, apart from Concubine Ling and Han Xu's three maids, you and Wu Ji are the only two people on the road. Could it be that Wu Ji's action was not authorized by you?"

"My father is aware of this, how could my son do such a treasonous thing?"

"What else do you know about treason?" Emperor Wu angrily retorted, "Don't think that I don't know about the secret activities of your brothers. You open brothels and gangs one by one. I am too lazy to take care of these small things. However, You actually want to assassinate my beloved concubine."

"Do you think you are my son, so I don't dare to kill you?"

The more Emperor Wu spoke, the more excited he became. When he said this, he snapped the table in front of him into two pieces, stood up from the dragon chair, and pointed at the prince to question.

At the same time, a terrifying momentum erupted like a torrent. The prince was hit hard on the chest and blood spilled on the spot.

"Father, I have been wronged." The prince lay on the ground and said with difficulty.

He could see that his father was really angry because of Ling Fei.

But the more this happens, the less he can admit that he ordered Wu Ji to assassinate Han Luoling.

Seeing this scene, Wu Xiuxian became more determined in his plan to make friends with Han Xu.

Han Luoling's importance in Emperor Wu's heart was once again proven.

Wu Xiuxian even thought that it would be best for the prince to be beaten to death by Emperor Wu. In this way, he would lose one of his biggest enemies on the way to fight for the dragon throne.

However, Emperor Wu did not attack the prince again.

He said indifferently: "Whether it was unjust or not, the truth will naturally come to light when Ning Shanzhi explains."

"Before that, please stay in the East Palace for me. No one, including you, is allowed to enter or leave the East Palace. I will send people to keep an eye on them. Anyone who violates the rules will be killed!"

The prince was frightened. Emperor Wu's move was to prevent him from arranging for Ning Shan to be silenced.

The prince forced himself to kneel down and receive the order to thank him. He thought that he could only look at the prime minister and the queen.

I hope they can resolve this hidden danger before Ning Shanzhi explains everything.

As long as Emperor Wu is not allowed to find evidence, he will not easily change his position as prince.

However, it is not an easy task to assassinate Ning Shanzhi from Xuan Yiwei.

As the prince walked, he mentally analyzed all the possible directions of the incident.

He was even mentally prepared for the worst outcome.

Long before the spring hunting, the prince had secretly made two preparations.

Before leaving, the prince quietly glanced at the Minister of Punishment. If there was anyone in the court who could silence Ning Shanzhi under the heavy surveillance of Xuanyi Guards, it was only Xing Kai.

After the prince left, the court was silent. No one knew whether Emperor Wu's anger had subsided, and no one knew whether he would be the next to suffer.

Emperor Wu returned to the dragon throne and sat down. The moment he sat down, the astonishing coercion that had filled the air dissipated.

"How do you think the juniors performed during this spring hunt?" Emperor Wu changed the subject. Some of the ministers who reacted quickly realized that Emperor Wu was about to start giving rewards based on merit.

During spring hunting every year, rewards would be given based on the number of demon cores obtained. Many officials' children took this as an opportunity to become officials.

But this year's situation is special, because of the sudden beast tide, it would be unfair if the number of demon cores is used as the reward standard. After all, when the beast tide occurs, the spring hunting has not yet passed halfway.

It seems that Emperor Wu is planning to collect everyone's opinions and reward the best ones based on their performance.

But, what does it mean to be excellent?

Among the young men who participated in the spring hunting, almost all the strong ones formed a team with the three princes. The remaining scattered ones were not very strong and could only wander around the periphery of the hunting ground, hunting some low-level monsters. When the beast tide came, At the same time, they are also the fastest, and such people are not considered outstanding.

However, the prince and the fifth prince had just been severely punished by Emperor Wu, and now no minister dared to risk angering Emperor Wu to recommend their subordinates.

Then, there is only one option left.

"Your Majesty, I believe that His Highness the Third Prince remained calm in the face of danger and advanced and retreated in a measured manner during this spring hunt. He should be the leader of the juniors." The speaker was none other than He Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who clearly supported the Third Prince. , at this time, it is natural to stand up and take credit for the third prince.

The Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Household Affairs all remained silent, but Hou Qian, the Minister of War, stood up and seconded the proposal.

At the same time, Hou Qian also mentioned several other juniors, all of whom were outstanding among their peers. Hou Qian's recommendation did not have a clear position. The people of the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince were all involved. He was really a virtuous person.

"Does anyone else have any objections?" Wu Huang asked.

No one spoke, silence was tacit agreement.

Wu Huang said: "In this case..."

"Father, I ask for your approval." At this time, the third prince Wu Xiuxian stepped forward.

"You say."

"I think that Han Xu, the son of King Han, performed well in this spring hunt and showed the style that the young generation of our Great Wu Dynasty should have. He deserves a reward."

Han Xu?

The ministers looked at each other, trying to search for Han Xu's outstanding performance in the spring hunt. But after thinking about it, except for being embarrassedly thrown into the beast tide by Wu Ji, there was no other performance, and he was not seen hunting any monsters.

How could it be outstanding?

Many people secretly cursed Wu Xiuxian for being shameless. In order to curry favor with Ling Fei, he turned black and white so much.

"Your Majesty, I dare to advise you that Han Xu is weak and did not kill any monsters during the spring hunt. Please think twice." Xing Kai stood up and said.

With the Minister of Justice taking the lead, several ministers immediately echoed.

This has nothing to do with factions. If a waste like Han Xu is really rewarded, it will surely become a shame for the court.

"Do all the ministers think so?" Emperor Wu asked with a smile.

Everyone had a bad premonition in their hearts, but there was no time to think about it at this time, and they all nodded in agreement.

But Emperor Wu continued: "But I agree with Xian'er."

"My ministers, ask yourselves, who among you can withstand Chaofan's palm and fall into the beast tide and still be safe and sound?"

Everyone was speechless. Even the Minister of War Hou Qian could not guarantee that he could escape unscathed in such a situation.

After Emperor Wu asked this question, everyone thought about how Han Xu, a waste, could be unscathed in such a situation?

Is it really luck against the sky?

"Call Han Xu into the palace!" Emperor Wu gave an order, interrupting everyone's thoughts.