Yun Sheng's words made everyone's hearts skip a beat.
Because they felt the wrath of the Heavenly Emperor.
But Bo Jiudao simply flicked his sleeves.
"The Emperor once said, 'The people are the foundation of the court, the army is the basis of the court, and the Emperor is the brocade garment.'"
"Our army has lost a million soldiers, this is a great tragedy, the whole court is shocked, and the imperial court weeps."
After saying this, he clasped his hands together and bowed to the sky.
"A million soldiers are the pillars of a million households, a million parents have lost their children, a million women have become widows, and a million children have become orphans."
"Those who died in battle are still heroic spirits of our Celestial Empire. The millions of families who lost their sons and husbands should be considered the valiant families of the Celestial Empire. In my opinion, such matters of comforting and pacifying should be greater than the heavens and more important than the Heavenly Emperor."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression immediately changed.
Even Yun Liandu, who had been keeping his eyes closed, slightly opened them and gave Bo Jiudao a meaningful look.
These words made Yun Sheng's expression much better.
It is an act of loyalty to provide relief and comfort to the soldiers and civilians who died in battle, even if it means delaying one's attendance at court.
The one with the most prestige was none other than him, sitting high on the purple-gold chair.
Zhang Tongyuan's face looked very unpleasant.
The chilling atmosphere he and everyone else created vanished without a trace after Bo Jiudao's words.
He was originally sentenced to death, but at this moment, the Heavenly Emperor saw a look of relief on his face.
If this continues, won't this turn into a commendation ceremony for Bo Jiudao?
So what are we? Are we just people who provide free entertainment and a stage for his victory celebration?
No, we must get things back on track and definitively establish his treasonous charges.
"Your Majesty, the matter we are discussing today concerns the annihilation of the army and the predicament of the Heavenly Dynasty. The real reason for the annihilation of the army is that Bo Jiudao is a spy who infiltrated the Heavenly Dynasty."
After saying this, he knelt down and bowed deeply.
"I beseech the Heavenly Emperor to investigate and restore justice to the fallen heroes."
As soon as Zhang Tongyuan knelt down, all the civil and military officials in the hall reacted instantly, kneeling down on both knees and shouting in unison.
We hope that the Heavenly Emperor will investigate this matter thoroughly.
Yun Sheng's face turned ugly again, and all the civil and military officials knelt down at the same time, shouting for a thorough investigation.
In reality, it was no different from forcing someone to abdicate.
Then, with a gloomy expression, he asked Bo Jiudao, the only one standing there.
"Boqing, are you a spy?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tongyuan's expression changed.
Because the Heavenly Emperor's words clearly showed bias and disbelief, even the slightest doubt should be met with a yes.
Do you know your crime?
Instead of Boqing, are you a spy?
Just as Zhang Tongyuan was about to get up and say something more, Bo Jiudao's voice stunned everyone.
Then came extreme ecstasy.
Because his answer was, "Yes, I am a spy."
Unbelievable! Zhang Tongyuan never expected that Bo Jiudao would actually admit it himself.
Since you've admitted it, then today I'll make sure you die a horrible death.
“Bo Jiudao, as the Right Director of the Household Department of the Heavenly Dynasty, you held the power of taxation and finance and were deeply trusted by the Heavenly Emperor. However, you repaid kindness with enmity and leaked military secrets, leading to the annihilation of the army. You deserve to die!”
As soon as Zhang Tongyuan said this, the other officials immediately stood up and angrily rebuked him, while also listing at least a thousand ways for him to die.
Yun Lian Du opened his eyes at this moment, his brows furrowed as he looked at Bo Jiu Dao, who was still standing in the same spot.
While the officials were still shouting and cursing, Bo Jiudao bowed to Yun Sheng again.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty."
As he spoke, he took out a large jade slip and read it aloud.
"The expedition of Commander Yunsha was a top secret. I am well aware of the risks involved, so only I in the Household Management Department knew about it. The funds and medicines needed were also directly withdrawn from the secret treasury, and only I handled them."
A flicker of joy flashed in Zhang Tongyuan's eyes, because he wouldn't have to do anything anymore.
Bo Jiudao's words had already defined his own character, leaving no room for maneuver.
So what I need to do next is to unite the people on both sides to elect a new head of the Household Affairs Department.
Only in this way can we ensure that we will no longer be choked by Bo Jiudao and unable to swallow.
But just as he had decided on his nominee, Bo Jiudao's tone suddenly changed.
"The army is marching in secret in order to launch a surprise attack on the enemy and to keep prices stable and people's hearts at ease."
"When I received the top-secret battle plan, I discovered that some people in the Heavenly Emperor City had begun to secretly hoard supplies and elixirs, and the hoarded items were precisely the necessities for the army's expedition."
“After the secret vault is withdrawn, it must be replenished, and the replenishment process also requires purchasing from outside. However, when purchasing, it is discovered that prices have quietly risen by as much as 30%.”
Then he took out another jade slip.
"After I discovered that prices in the Heavenly Emperor City had risen, I sent people to purchase supplies outside the city. However, I found that there were no supplies available for purchase in the area that the army was bound to pass through. But at this time, several acquaintances appeared."
"The second son of Tong Leshou, the Right Chief of the Military Armor Division; the eldest son of Li Mushan, the Left Chief of the Personnel Selection Division; the third son of the Right Chief of the State Ceremonies Division; and the Chief of the Penal Division..."
The list of names was long, and as he said, they were all acquaintances.
Because they are all the sons of the most powerful people in the court, they will be the first choice to inherit their fathers' positions if nothing unexpected happens.
"These people preemptively bought up all the local resources and medicines, then inflated prices and sold them to the Yunsha Commandery."
As he spoke, he took out another jade slip.
"After investigation and consultation with the Third Dragon Guard Commander of the Hidden Dragon Guard, it was discovered that the supplies carried by the hidden Sirius Legion were extremely limited. During their hiding period, the aforementioned acquaintances also sent people to the hiding place to sell their wares."
As soon as the words fell, Bo Jiudao, holding several jade slips in his hand, shouted loudly.
"As the head of the Right Department of Household Management, I failed to discover in time that someone was making a fortune from the national war, and I also failed to prevent in advance that someone was raising prices in the area where the army was passing through."
"Your Majesty, I only know how to reduce military expenditures, but I have never considered that they, as the army appointed by the Heavenly Emperor, are repeatedly exploited within the Heavenly Dynasty. If only I could give them more money..."
"They can carry more supplies with them while hiding, and they won't expose their whereabouts because they dare not offend those peddlers, thus preventing their million-strong army from being wiped out in a foreign land."
After saying this, he handed the jade slip in his hand to the person in charge and spoke loudly again.
"How is Bo Jiudao's behavior any different from that of a spy?"
"I bear an unshirkable responsibility for the annihilation of our million-strong army. I hereby implore Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor to punish me and exterminate my entire clan to comfort the spirits of the fallen heroes!"
After saying this, Bo Jiu left his official hat behind and turned to leave.
He flicked his sleeves, leaving without taking away a single cloud.
But his words were like countless sharp steel blades, piercing straight into the hearts of those whose names he had just called out.
"Your Majesty, this is impossible! Bo Jiudao is spouting nonsense..."
Before Zhang Tongyuan could finish speaking, a jade slip stopped in front of him with a tremendous force.
What's recorded inside is the IOU that the destroyed Sirius Legion gave to his son.
Witness testimony and physical evidence.
All done.
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