Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 244: The Ministers Dismiss the Court

It is truly a case of a new emperor appointing new ministers.

When the new emperor ascended the throne, the situation in the court changed dramatically and became turbulent. The ministers who were originally powerful were suddenly thrown into a state of panic.

The magnificent palace stands in the imperial city, its glazed tiles shine brightly in the sun, and its vermilion gate is solemn and majestic.

Inside the Yunji Hall, the floor is paved with jade, and the beams and buildings are carved with paintings. The golden lacquered dragon-carved throne in the hall exudes majesty.

However, at this moment, the hall was empty.

All the ministers felt insecure and took sick leave at home, refusing to attend court.

Yun Lang sat upright on the dragon throne, his face gloomily gazing at the empty seats below. He couldn't help but slam the table and shouted angrily, "These ministers are completely disrespectful to the emperor! How dare they collectively call in sick and leave the court!"

The guard beside him hurriedly bowed his head and smiled apologetically, saying cautiously, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Perhaps the ministers are really unwell."

Yun Lang snorted coldly, "Don't try to defend them! They are clearly dissatisfied with me and want to intimidate me."

The Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony had been delayed for a long time, and he was still in name only. Yun Lang became even more angry when he thought about it.

In order to protect themselves, the ministers claimed to be sick, closed their doors to visitors, hid in their homes, and shirked all government affairs, big or small.

Seeing the ministers acting like this, Lin Hong couldn't help but feel furious.

He was sitting in the court, looking at the empty seats, his hands clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white.

But he also understood that in this delicate and complex situation, even if he was filled with anger, he had no good plan to easily reverse the situation, and he could only sigh helplessly.

After a brief thought, Lin Hong realized that in order to consolidate this newly established kingdom, the most urgent task was to recruit a group of capable people to serve him.

Lin Hong said, "Lang'er, be patient. We have a solution. Let's issue a recruitment order."

So, Yun Lang decided to listen to his father and issue a call for talents to the world.

He sat upright in the imperial study, his expression focused and serious. He picked up his pen, dipped it in ink, and wrote the contents of the recruitment order word by word on the bright yellow silk paper.

The guard beside him asked curiously, "Master, do you think this recruitment order can attract real talents?"

Yun Lang said with a firm gaze, "I have invited you with sincerity, promising you high positions, generous salaries, and a vast world where you can display your talents. I do not believe that the wise men in the world will remain unmoved. As long as talented people come to join us, we will surely break the current deadlock and create a new era of prosperity."

The order to recruit talents was written with sincere words, promising high positions, generous salaries and a broad space to display talents, aiming to attract talented people from all over the world to gather in the court.

In the court, those ministers who had been at home on sick leave could no longer sit still when they heard about this.

They gathered together, their faces gloomy, and discussed their countermeasures.

One of the older ministers frowned and said, "The new emperor's move clearly shows that he wants to start a new government and abandon us old ministers."

Another minister echoed, "Yes, if he is allowed to recruit a large number of new people, our position will be in jeopardy."

Although they were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to observe the development of the situation in secret.

However, those who fled from Lingyun City overflowed into various cities and spread the news of the chaotic situation in Lingyun City.

Lingyun City issued a call for talents, but few people dared to speak out, and very few responded.

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In the study of Yunji Palace, candlelight flickered, and light and shadows swayed and flickered on the walls.

Lin Hong, dressed in a black robe, was sitting at the large carved desk, concentrating on reviewing the mountain of memorials, and occasionally making annotations on the bamboo slips with the red pen in his hand.

Suddenly, a commotion outside broke the silence. There was the sound of hurried footsteps approaching from afar, and then a soldier rushed in. His chest heaved violently, and he gasped for breath, obviously having run all the way here.

Before he could even breathe properly, he hurriedly reported, "Master, there's an urgent military report!"

Lin Hong put down the red pen in his hand and sat up straight.

At that moment, the heavy carved door was flung open. Yun Lang hurried in, his face filled with anxiety. His armor still reeked of dust. He shouted, "Father, something terrible has happened! Dongling has been lost! The Chu army has launched a surprise attack from the east by water. They're advancing like a hot knife through butter. They'll reach Linjiang County in five days at most!"