Two days later, the grand court meeting was held.
All officials of the fourth rank and above in the imperial capital participated.
Zhao Hao also put on official uniform.
As soon as she came up, Jiang Wan'er, who was wearing a dragon robe, said, "This is the third grand court meeting after the war with Nanchu and Wu."
"During the previous two grand court meetings, I and the nobles had a comprehensive discussion on many post-war matters."
"The series of wars and last year's heavy snowstorm have cost the entire country a lot of money."
"This cannot be denied."
"Therefore, from now on, all of you will join me."
"We will work together to implement all the matters that have been decided before."
"Today's grand court meeting is to let all the ministers talk about what problems have arisen during the actual implementation."
"Which minister will come first?"
As soon as Jiang Wan'er finished speaking, Zhao Wenxiang was the first to step forward.
"Your Majesty, I have my own foundation!"
Jiang Wan'er's eyes moved, and she nodded slightly and said, "Master Neishi, what is the matter?"
Zhao Wenxiang said, "I want to report to Your Majesty that the person who was conferred the title of Duke is my son, the Minister of Ceremonies Zhao Hao!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone raised their heads slightly and looked towards Zhao Wenxiang.
Some people were surprised, some narrowed their eyes, and some looked like they were watching a show.
Jiang Wan'er's beautiful eyes also flashed, and she immediately asked, "What is the matter about the Internal History's involvement in your own son?"
Zhao Wenxiang said, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Ceremonies Zhao Hao was kidnapped by Huang Man some time ago. Everyone knows about this."
"And during the time he was kidnapped to Huang Man, he actually gave Huang Man the method of making the thunder bomb!"
"Although the thunder bomb was invented by him, it is the most important strategic weapon of our army."
"Now that it has been leaked to the barbarians, our old enemy, it is truly an act of treason."
"I hope your majesty will punish me severely!"
Jiang Wan'er said quietly, "Master Neishi, Zhao Hao is your only son. Do you really have the heart to let me kill him?"
Zhao Wenxiang immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, a country has its own laws and a family has its own rules. It is precisely because Zhao Hao is my only son that I should stand up."
Jiang Wan'er looked towards Zhao Hao with her beautiful eyes: "Zhao Hao!"
Zhao Hao hurried out of class and knelt beside his father: "Your Majesty."
Jiang Wan'er said, "You have made great contributions to the country. As for the matter of the thunderbolt, in front of all the powerful officials, don't say that I didn't give you a chance. Speak for it yourself."
Zhao Hao said quickly, "Your Majesty, I know my crime. During the time when I was kidnapped to the wilderness, I did give the method of making the thunder bomb to the wilderness in order to save my life."
"However, this is a compromise made out of helplessness in order to save lives."
"I am saving my life not because I am afraid of death, but because my life is more important than the thunder bomb."
"What I think is that as long as I can remain useful, I will make greater contributions to Your Majesty after returning to the country."
"Moreover, the thunder bomb made by the method I gave to Huang Man is several times weaker than the thunder bomb made by me."
“There’s a huge difference between the two.”
"But no matter what, what the Internal Secretary reported is true. I did sell out state secrets."
"Therefore, I acknowledge my guilt!"
As he finished speaking, Jiang Wan'er slammed the desk in front of her with a gloomy expression.
"You are such a good fellow, Zhao Hao. You actually sold out the interests of the country to save your own life! You have wasted my respect for you!"
At this moment, King Kang quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please consider Zhao Hao's past contributions and give him a lighter sentence."
Jiang Wan'er was furious and said, "He is committing treason. How can you expect me to give him a lighter sentence?"
King Kang said: "Your Majesty, from the last battle with the barbarians in Yu Mubei City, to last year's heavy snowstorm, to this battle with Southern Chu and Wu, Zhao Hao has made great contributions."
"If all these contributions are not enough to give me a light punishment, then I will treat the meritorious officials with great strength..."
Before he could finish his words, unexpectedly, the left prime minister Lü Liuliang also came out and said, "Your Majesty, what King Kang said is absolutely right. Please spare Zhao Hao's life."
Even the left prime minister stood up to plead for Zhao Hao. Immediately, a group of ministers knelt down and began to plead for Zhao Hao.
This scene also made Zhao Hao dumbfounded.
When did my popularity become so good?
However, Jiang Wan'er's expression did not look much better.
She cast a cold gaze on Zhao Hao and said in a serious tone, "Zhao Hao is guilty of treason and should be executed."
"However, considering that you have made great contributions to the country before, and that so many ministers have pleaded for you, I will spare your life!"
Zhao Haogang kowtowed hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Wan'er snorted coldly: "Don't be happy too soon. The death penalty can be spared, but the living crime cannot be forgiven. All titles and official positions will be immediately removed, and you will be exiled to the Qinzhou mine to mine for me!"
Zhao Hao kowtowed again: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"
Soon, two palace servants came up, stripped off his clothes, and carried him out.
Eunuch Qu followed beside him.
When they got outside, Eunuch Qu dismissed the two palace servants and said in a low voice, "My Lord, I am sorry for wronging you!"
Zhao Hao smiled and waved his hands: "It's okay, does your majesty have any instructions?"
Eunuch Qu said: "Your Majesty, let us say something to you: I believe in your ability, just go for it!"
Zhao Hao smiled and nodded when he heard this, saying, "Okay, please tell His Majesty that Zhao Hao knows about this."
After saying this, he left the palace.
When they returned home, Wang Mengyu and Zheng Zhiqian were already waiting there.
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