At this moment, Liu Baichuan and those veterans no longer had the arrogance they had before.
The expressions on their faces were a bit unnatural. According to the order, it was probably their turn.
Early this morning, when the imperial edict came to their home, Liu Baichuan and others were dumbfounded.
Take good care of yourself at home, show up from time to time to show off your status, and don't live too much in your childhood.
But this imperial edict actually asked them to return to the imperial court as officials? They were really shocked.
When they heard that they were asked to take on extremely busy official positions such as the Minister of Dali Temple and the Secretary of General Affairs, they felt even worse. Liu Baichuan even fainted from anger on the spot.
Not to mention that they had all been second-grade officials or third-grade officials before, but to suddenly ask them to go back and become fourth-grade officials is an insult.
The fourth-grade people are also afraid. With their bodies and bones, if they become ministers of Dali Temple, they will probably be tortured to death sooner or later.
But they were angry and the imperial edict could not be violated, so they came anyway.
However, even though he came, he had no intention of really compromising. He had established a good relationship early on, so as to put a little pressure on Wu Yuan, or even embarrass him.
But now, after seeing the way Wu Yuan solved the problem earlier, Liu Baichuan and others also panicked a little.
Also panicked were the ministers who spoke for Liu Baichuan and others.
At the moment, they all regretted standing up to speak for Liu Baichuan and others, and wondered how Wu Yuan would deal with them.
When these people were filled with anxiety, Wu Yuan had already looked over.
He ignored the ministers who had just spoken to plead for Liu Baichuan and the others, but directly asked Liu Baichuan and the others: "Master Liu, Master Shi and Master Wu, are you dissatisfied with the official positions I gave you?
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The three of them looked at each other, and finally Liu Baichuan stood up.
He also risked his life, but he really didn’t believe it. What could Wu Yuan do to him?
If you really touch him, it will definitely chill the hearts of all the civil and military officials in the dynasty.
"His Majesty!"
As soon as Liu Baichuan opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Wu Yuan, "Kneel down and speak!"
"What?" Liu Baichuan looked at Wu Yuan in disbelief.
The other ministers also frowned. Liu Baichuan and the others have dedicated their lives to the imperial court. Now they are old. Even Emperor Wu will not let these people perform grand ceremonies anymore.
Prime Minister Wen also looked at Wu Yuan a little nervously, and even kept winking at Wu Yuan, hoping that Wu Yuan would be careful.
Seeing that Wu Yuan didn't even look at him, Prime Minister Wen even looked at Yan Fei as if asking for help.
Yan Fei did receive Prime Minister Wen's eyes, but unfortunately, Yan Fei supported Wu Yuan unconditionally.
Not to mention, Yan Fei didn't think there was anything wrong. Wu Yuan was the new emperor of Wu, and everyone had to kneel down.
Prime Minister Wen was also speechless. As expected, the people around Wu Yuan were all fearless masters.
But unexpectedly, Wu Yuan turned his head and looked at him. Prime Minister Wen couldn't help but be stunned, what do you mean?
The next second, Wu Yuan ordered: "Prime Minister Wen, kneel down!"
thump!
Although Prime Minister Wen didn't understand, he still knelt down without any hesitation.
Then, Wu Yuan looked at the others, and everyone whom Wu Yuan scanned knelt down.
They didn't understand either, but Prime Minister Wen was on his knees, so they had nothing to hesitate.
Even Murong Haitang knelt down. Although Wu Yuan did not look at her, Murong Haitang was so smart that he could not understand Wu Yuan's meaning, so he knelt down together.
Yan Fei and the eunuchs standing next to Wu Yuan also knelt down.
The only ones still standing below are Liu Baichuan and the few veterans.
At this moment, Liu Baichuan and others were also dumbfounded at the scene in front of them. What kind of situation is this? All it takes is Wu Yuan's look, and these people will kneel down if they ask for it?
At this moment, Wu Yuan cast his sharp gaze, and Liu Baichuan and others suddenly felt a little panicked.
Wu Yuan said indifferently: "Does Mr. Liu think that he has a higher official position than Prime Minister Wen? Even if he has never done so before, right?"
"Did you see that Prime Minister Wen just asked me why I told him to kneel down?"
At this time, Prime Minister Wen finally understood what Wu Yuan meant, which was to shock Liu Baichuan and others.
I felt like I was lying on my back, but I was also glad that I surrendered to Wu Yuan from the bottom of my heart. Otherwise, I might have asked him just now.
Liu Baichuan looked ugly, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
In terms of status, he is indeed inferior to Prime Minister Wen.
But he is also a veteran minister. How could a veteran-level existence trample on him like this?
But how to deal with Wu Yuan’s question now?
When he didn't know how to respond, Wu Yuan sneered, "The reason why you don't kneel down is because you never take me seriously. When you were at Ouyang's house, you kept saying that I was not good in this world.
Is it your world, Liu Baichuan's, or mine?"
As soon as these words came out, Liu Baichuan and others didn't dare to hold it, and they immediately knelt down.
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I didn't mean to offend you. I'm just old and confused for a moment, so I didn't react."
This is a very good reason, but unfortunately Wu Yuan does not appreciate it, "You ask them if they believe what you say? I think you are very sober, and you even know how to go to the Supreme Emperor to impeach me. What? Do you want me to give it to you?"
Are you going to apologize, or do you want me to let you sit on this dragon chair?"
Liu Baichuan's face turned pale. He couldn't bear this crime.
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I had no such intention."
Cold sweat has soaked through the whole body, and Liu Baichuan and the others are really panicking now.
I originally thought that Wu Yuan didn't do anything to them at Ouyang's house yesterday, so I thought Wu Yuan didn't dare to do anything to them.
But now I know that Wu Yuan had already prepared this stick, but only struck it now.
And it can't be said that he was ruthless. Liu Baichuan regretted offending the new emperor.
Wu Yuan did not pay attention to him anymore, but said to the others: "My dear friends, I have seen everything you have done. I have been working hard for the court and Dawu these days. Thank you for your hard work. Today I
There will be a banquet at the Peacock Palace, and all the beloved ladies can come and join in the fun."
Anyway, he just made a lot of money, and Wu Yuan is not a stingy person.
I will take this opportunity to elevate the status of the Peacock Palace and let these people know that I will impeach Xile no matter what happens in the future.
At the same time, it can be regarded as a reward for their performance just now.
Giving both kindness and power is the kingly way.
"Thank you, Lord!" All the ministers said in unison and stood up one after another.
But Liu Baichuan and the others were still kneeling there obediently. Obviously, they had given up thinking about hosting a banquet. Whether they could even walk out of the court unharmed today was a matter of two minds.
"Liu Baichuan, do you still have any objections to the official position I gave you?" Wu Yuan said in a cold tone again.
The ministers looked at Liu Baichuan and others with some sympathy. At this time, I am afraid Liu Baichuan had to compromise.
But what is unexpected is that Liu Baichuan actually persisted and said: "I have objections!"