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At that moment, some quick-witted court officials couldn't help but gasp, contributing to the rising tension in the room. The Emperor's bestowal of the Imperial Sword was no mere decoration; it served as a clear warning to the officials not to entertain any thoughts of duplicity or sabotage. Should the Second Prince uncover any treachery, the Imperial Sword would not be wielded lightly.
Those officials who had previously voiced the loudest opposition felt a cold sweat trickle down their backs. They were the ones who had benefited the most from maritime trade and were acutely aware that the Emperor's warning was directed at them. While it was unlikely that the Second Prince would go on a rampage, slaughtering all six ministries, there was no need for such drastic measures.
If someone were taken in for questioning, would they dare refuse? There was no need to bring out the Imperial Sword or waste manpower on an investigation; a simple cell would suffice. They could be locked away for ten or even twenty years without a chance of release, effectively ruining their lives and forcing them to start anew in another life.
Surely no one believed that executing people was necessary for a decisive action? That would be far too naive; such individuals wouldn't even make it to this court meeting. Everyone present was astute enough to recognize the significance of what the Emperor had said about Fu Tong Xiaowei. The mention of Xiao Wei indicated the Emperor's secret guards, akin to the historical Jinyiwei from Xu Lie's past.
This was a clear expression of the Emperor's resolute will: anyone who dared oppose him on this matter would face dire consequences. Regardless of how long noble families had been rooted in this land, if they angered the Emperor, he could easily send troops to annihilate them. What could they do then?
History is replete with examples of powerful official factions overpowering imperial authority. However, upon closer examination, one finds that those emperors who were suppressed often faced defeat at the hands of military generals or noble factions. In contrast, Da Qian currently lacked such instances; military leaders and nobles could swiftly eliminate any official factions that posed a threat. Thus, those who had previously opposed the Emperor fell silent.
In fact, some clever officials unrelated to Kaihai began positioning themselves closer to the Second Prince. With him temporarily assuming command as a Third Rank Officer and with several Fourth Rank positions unfilled beneath him, it was time to ensure that their allies were placed in those roles. Rumor had it that some officials were deeply involved in maritime smuggling and were now ready to claim their share of the spoils.
Even without seeking these positions, just based on the Emperor's favoritism towards the Second Prince today, it’s possible that the Second Prince could really overthrow the Crown Prince with the support of the Kaihai Division in the future!
If that were to happen, wouldn’t it be a great achievement for the family behind him? They could bask in glory for another hundred years!
Various gazes suddenly fell upon Xu Lie in the front row, also affecting the Crown Prince beside him. The Crown Prince turned pale!
Gone was his previous demeanor of humility and courtesy; a sinister expression flickered across his face. He never expected that the Emperor would suddenly grant such immense power to his younger brother!
The hearts of the court officials were restless. The Crown Prince didn’t even need to turn around; he could sense a portion of their thoughts just by feeling their presence behind him.
However, the court was balanced; while some officials gravitated towards Xu Lie, there were naturally others who would stand by the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince understood well that the so-called Kaihai Division significantly squeezed the interests of some officials, and after court adjourned, he needed to quickly win over this group.
Xu Lie, on the other hand, completely disregarded the Crown Prince. No matter what schemes the Crown Prince and those officials with diminished interests concocted, it would all be in vain.
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