Chapter 1972: Chapter 1969: Confiscating Property

In the eyes of the officials in the Ministry of War, Chu Heng’s desire to seize a portion of military power is clearly an open ambition.

Even the Minister of War sensed something amiss, for instance, the process by which Chu Heng subdued the soldiers in the camps was too easy.

This was simply impossible in the past.

But because today’s rebellion occurred too quickly.

The Minister of War also didn’t have time to react, and this brief period only allowed a hint of suspicion to arise in his mind.

Before he could verify it, even more serious matters unfolded.

Overall, in Xiao Tianhao’s mind, the previous state of the Emperor was most likely a pretense.

In fact, it was indeed so.

Although King of Huainan came aggressively today.

The situation in the palace was not truly critical.

The victory on both sides, even on the Emperor’s side, was greater.

However, the situation in the Northern Region is ultimately complex, not to mention it has always been under the control of the King of Huainan.

Emperor Xuanming remained inactive before, also fearing this point.

Especially with people from the Northern Barbarian Region watching intently, who were previously frightened by us. It was possible to take advantage of the early summer to establish trade contacts while harvesting grain.

This opportunity could enable most of the Northern Barbarian Region’s populace to exchange for winter grains.

Once they have grain, the people of the Northern Barbarian Region won’t wish to fight, and then their army won’t recklessly attack. The conflicts in the Northern Region would gradually diminish.

After all, when there’s a way to live, why would so many soldiers want to fight and plunder?

Of course, economically suppressing the fight is not absolute, and the effect isn’t the best. Warfare is inevitable, and only by strengthening the nation’s power will surrounding countries be deterred from attack easily.

In just this moment.

Numerous thoughts raced through Xiao Tianhao and Chu Heng’s minds.

Ultimately, they converged into one matter.

Which generals the Emperor would dispatch to take over the Northern Region army, and how the other people at Prince Huainan’s Mansion will be handled.

After all, King of Huainan along with Xiang Anwan previously did not hold back at all, fiercely pressuring Emperor Xuanming.

“Convey my decree, revoke the titles of Prince Huainan’s Heir and the princess, demote them to commoners, Tranquil Royal Mansion.”

“Officials involved in palace affairs, execute nine generations.”

“…”

After receiving a series of imperial decrees, Xiao Tianhao said no more and accepted the orders to deal with the palace attendants and guards involved.

No matter why these people initially chose to be instruments of King of Huainan, now that they have failed, their only fate is being purged.

Victory or defeat.

Such is history.

However, regarding the deceased Zhang Zhonghai, Marquis of Ande, and other officials and marquises, Emperor Xuanming did not mention how to publicly announce the reasons.

In fact, the palace officials had already heard some rumors.

They knew it was the King of Huainan who rebelled.

But no one dared to discuss it, afraid of being directly implicated, especially since Zhang Zhonghai had died, reportedly in a tragic state; Emperor Xuanming subsequently called many officials to discuss the matter, notably the veteran members of the cabinet.

Chu Heng needed to reorganize the guards brought by King of Huainan and sweep through Prince Huainan’s Mansion.

Once he finished everything, he raided Prince Huainan’s Mansion and obtained a list and some Commander’s Seals.

The confiscated Commander’s Seals from King of Huainan could mobilize hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

And those left by King of Huainan now correspond to Master Tallies of smaller Piqi Generals of some officials.

While these officials hold Sub-tallies in their hands.

To dispatch the specially stationed soldiers, both a Master Tally and a Sub-tally are required.

Of course, there are circumstances where the stationed army does not comply.

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