Fu Hai still lowered his head: "Things that shouldn't be strange should never be strange."
"Hahahaha, you will definitely live a long life." Fang Zhiyi laughed, turned around and left. He was going to inspect the results.
At the beginning, he sent the same message to all those who were marginalized, which was to paint a rosy picture for them. For those who were frustrated, these rosy pictures were motivation. Moreover, there was a reward along with the message. You have to know that these people rely purely on salaries, and sometimes it is difficult for them to have many children at home.
As their positions were transferred, they became more confident in each other's opinions and in their own future.
Sima Cheng and his party who were conspiring had already decided to go home and prepare to take action, but the moment they opened the door, they were dazzled by the fire outside and could hardly open their eyes. The soldiers surrounded Sima Cheng's mansion.
The next morning, the people started another busy day, and no one noticed what big thing had happened last night.
News of the Sima family's conspiracy to rebel spread. This was a serious crime, punishable by the extermination of nine generations of the family! However, the Emperor was merciful. Considering the Sima family's influence on the court, he simply dismissed all of the Sima family's sons and nephews from their official positions and permanently forbade them from ever being reappointed. He also imprisoned the Empress Dowager, Sima Jue, Sima Cheng, and their paralyzed father, claiming he would provide for their retirement.
When the news spread, the whole world praised the emperor for his leniency.
Only some of the Sima family's followers were a little confused. How could the situation change overnight? Looking at the majestic emperor sitting above, they felt a little unfamiliar.
"Pass on my decree. From today on, the positions of Prime Minister and Grand Marshal will be abolished, and a cabinet council will be established." Fang Zhiyi had a blank expression on his face, and a sense of oppression emanated from his whole body.
Someone stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should say it..."
"If you know you shouldn't say anything, just shut up."
The man choked, and Fu Hai, who was standing beside him, looked at him and whispered something in Fang Zhiyi's ear.
Seeing that the man was about to speak, Fang Zhiyi sneered at him and said, "Wanji, you are just a mere minister, and you can actually buy four manors outside the capital? Your salary seems a bit too much."
Wan Ji looked up at Fang Zhiyi blankly. How did the emperor know that he had four Zhuangzis?
"Take him away and investigate thoroughly!"
Locked in a small courtyard, the Sima family members looked at each other in bewilderment. Sima Ci, unable to move in the inner room, finally realized that he had been fooled! He had been fooled by that seemingly foolish emperor! From the moment he started hanging out with the eunuchs, he had made the first move. He had underestimated him and hadn't even considered it!
The gate to the courtyard opened, and a eunuch walked in, followed by two men with gloomy faces.
"Master Sima, are you used to living here?"
"You! You are!" Sima Jue knew this eunuch. He was the spy arranged by his father to be beside the emperor, but he did not remember his name.
The eunuch laughed and said, "Forget me, Lord Sima, how could I remember a eunuch's name? Let me introduce myself. My name is Cai Guang. I'm affiliated with the East Factory. I have special permission from the emperor to execute first and report later."
Sima Jue murmured, "East Factory, East Factory..." Suddenly a light flashed in his eyes, "I've figured it out, father! I've figured it out!" The emperor used these eunuchs who no one cared about to form a network. These eunuchs were all the emperor's spies!
"But what's the point?" Sima Ci sighed in his heart. He now connected everything together. He was afraid that his concubine... had already boarded the Dongchang ship a long time ago.
Fang Zhiyi set Sima Ying free, but Sima Ying refused to leave. She watched Fang Zhiyi skillfully consolidate power, one organization after another rise, and no more opposition voices in the court. She knew that she had underestimated the emperor.
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