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Although the empress was not in Cangwu City during this period, the government affairs were still carried out in an orderly manner, and there was no backlog at all.
If the coalition forces can successfully incorporate these eight countries into the territory of Shangjin Kingdom, then Shangjin Kingdom will own two-thirds of the territory of this vast land.
In the magnificent court, Jin Linlin, dressed in gorgeous robes, sat on the high dragon throne. Her beauty and majesty made people feel awe.
She glanced at everyone in the court with a sharp gaze, then spoke slowly:
"Ministry of Personnel, you must prepare in advance and assign suitable officials to these eight vassal states. Now that the coalition army has been defeated, these eight vassal states will sooner or later become part of the Shangjin Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Personnel bowed and said:
"Your Majesty is wise and wise, and we will certainly fulfill our mission."
However, he secretly complained in his heart, this expansion speed is too fast! Just when things were ready here, they had to accept officials from eight places at once. This is not a small number!
Jin Linlin didn't seem to notice the Minister of Personnel's thoughts:
"Ministry of Rites, you must quickly arrange the handover with these eight vassal states and ensure everything goes smoothly."
The Minister of Rites hurried out and responded respectfully:
"Your Majesty, rest assured. We will do our best."
However, his heart was also full of worries. It was really a headache to deal with so many things!
Finally, Jin Linlin's eyes fell on the Minister of Revenue, and she said in a deep voice:
"Ministry of Revenue, you must quickly calculate the money, grain, and supplies needed to take over these eight vassal states, and make a comprehensive plan. This concerns the stability and development of the country, and you must not slack off in the slightest."
The Minister of Revenue did not dare to neglect the matter and hurried out, kneeling and kowtowed:
"Your Majesty is wise and wise. I will do my utmost to live up to your trust."
At this time, the Minister of War stood up:
"Your Majesty, although the coalition forces have been dispersed, there is no guarantee that they will not make a comeback. We need to strengthen our border defenses."
Jin Linlin nodded slightly:
"This is of utmost importance. You must immediately arrange deployments and ensure the stability of the border."
In the court, ministers expressed their opinions and the atmosphere was lively.
Finally, Jin Linlin nodded to Haruyuki, and Haruyuki shouted:
"The Crown Prince and his wife of the Mobei King are here to see you."
When the ministers heard this, they all looked outside the hall. Song Chengjiao and Jiang Shiwei followed the guards into the hall and bowed.
"Long live His Majesty!"
As the two people worshipped, Jin Linlin sat upright on the dragon throne. She was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and a crown on her head, looking majestic and solemn.
"Get up!"
Jin Linlin's voice was clear and loud, echoing in the court.
The two of them slowly stood up. Jin Linlin's eyes swept over everyone in the hall, finally landing on Song Chengjiao and Jiang Shiwei.
Jin Linlin had seen Song Chengjiao several times when he was in the capital. Back then, Song Chengjiao had a playful personality, like a child who would never grow up, laughing and joking all day long, never behaved properly.
However, Song Chengjiao today was very different from the past. He stood there, his posture upright, his expression steady, and a mature air between his brows.
Looking at Jiang Shiwei again, she was only thirteen when she got married, and now she has grown into a graceful young lady. However, her brows always seem to be slightly furrowed, as if something is on her mind.
Song Chengjiao looked at Jin Linlin who was sitting high up, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he greeted her with a smile:
"Second sister-in-law, long time no see. You've become the emperor now? That's amazing!"
Before he finished speaking, all the officials in the court frowned, their faces showing dissatisfaction. The Minister of Rites could no longer hold back and shouted:
"How dare you! This is the court of the Shangjin Kingdom, and the one sitting in the highest seat is our emperor. Please be careful with your words!"
Song Chengjiao didn't seem to realize what was wrong with his words. He continued to look at Jin Linlin with a smile:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. My second sister-in-law and I are old acquaintances, so I am not so cautious in what I say."
The Minister of Rites saw this and his expression became even gloomier. He glanced at Song Chengjiao coldly.
"This is the court of the Shangjin Kingdom, not a place where you, the Crown Prince of Mobei, can act so recklessly! Please respect yourself and put away your arrogant attitude!"
A roar of anger resonated through the court like thunder. His face was filled with rage as he glared at the Prince of Mobei, clearly displeased with his behavior.
However, in the face of this harsh rebuke, Mobei Prince Song Chengjiao wore a faint smile, as if none of this had anything to do with him. His gaze slowly swept across the court, finally landing on Jin Linlin.
Jin Linlin's heart tightened upon seeing this. She noticed the piercing coldness in Song Chengjiao's eyes, a stark contrast to his outward smile. This man appeared harmless, yet his heart was as ruthless as a scorpion!
Jin Linlin wondered to herself, wondering if he had been pretending to be innocent before, or if he had gone through something that made him become like this?
At this moment, Jin Linlin raised her eyebrows and asked:
"I wonder why the Prince of Mobei has come all the way to Cangwu City?"
Song Chengjiao turned his gaze away from Jin Linlin after hearing her question. He glanced at the officials in the court with disdain, then turned to answer Jin Linlin's question:
"My father heard that the Shang and Jin kingdoms were under siege by the coalition forces. He wanted to help Your Majesty, so he sent me here to discuss the matter."
His voice was not loud, but it caused a commotion in the court. The officials looked at each other, puzzled.
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