After Liu Hong and Dou Miao were seated, all the civil and military officials, led by Grand Tutor Chen Fan, bowed to Liu Hong and Dou Miao.
"Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"
Liu Hong gestured with his hands to support himself, saying, "Gentlemen, you may dispense with the formalities!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty and Empress Dowager!"
After exchanging greetings, Liu Hong turned to look at Dou Miao beside him, who simply smiled and nodded, indicating that Liu Hong would preside over the court assembly.
Liu Hong then picked up the victory report and looked at the officials, saying in a loud voice:
"Gentlemen, now that we have achieved a great victory in Ji Province, the rebel leader Liu Kui has surrendered, and generals Huangfu Gui, Lu Zhi, Zhang Huan, Wang Yue and others have led an army of 200,000 to Yan Province."
The rebel army in Qingzhou has also been besieged by the Grand Commandant's troops. The recapture of Yan and Qing provinces is in sight, and we believe good news will arrive soon!
"We, your humble servants, offer our congratulations to the Great Han Dynasty and to Your Majesty!"
All the officials were excited and respectfully congratulated Liu Hong.
Liu Hong then looked at Hu Guang with a big smile.
"Situ!"
"Your subject is here!"
Liu Hong said, "This rebellion has far-reaching implications. According to reports from the Court of Justice, the Grand Commandant, and the Commandant of the Capital Region, officials in most counties and prefectures of the three provinces have been implicated and are no longer suitable for service."
"Situ should promptly select loyal and capable individuals from among the students of the Imperial Academy and those undergoing training, and prepare them to assume their posts in the three prefectures!"
"promise!!"
Hu Guanggong acknowledged the order and immediately returned to the ranks.
"Grand Tutor!"
"Your subject is here!"
"The rebel army of hundreds of thousands has ravaged three states, causing immense suffering to millions of people. In order to stabilize public morale and restore production, the people of the three states will be exempt from taxes for two years!"
"promise!"
Liu Hong then looked at Cao Song: "Grand Minister of Agriculture!"
"Your subject is here!"
"This rebellion involves many people. The Grand Minister of Agriculture should immediately send people to inventory their family assets and land, and at the same time, all of them should be deposited into the national treasury. No one should be overlooked!"
"promise!!"
Cao Song responded respectfully with an excited expression, his eyes gleaming.
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