The Overlord of the Red Mansion

June 9, 7th year of the Holy Reign

Jia Rong met with the British delegation in the palace.

"Greetings to His Majesty! Long live the Holy Emperor!"

"Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Thirty-year-old Isaac and others stood up from the ground and stood respectfully in the hall.

Ten meters in front of them, at the end of a throne several meters high with steps, sat the wisest and most powerful saint of this era.

Even though they have different beliefs, the greatness, wisdom, kindness and divinity of this Holy Emperor have made countless people repent.

Kneeling down to such a person is not a shameful thing, but a sign of respect from the heart.

Jia Rong sat there casually, smiling at the group of guests, and said, "I have received a letter from your queen and princess, saying that a plague is breaking out in London."

Isaac came as part of a team of scientists and was a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences.

This time, the president of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Joseph, was a very famous gentleman, a scientist, explorer, botanist, and a nobleman.

Joseph bowed his head respectfully and said with gratitude from the bottom of his heart: "Yes, your great Holy Emperor, relying on the vaccination technology you taught me, I and many other people in my country have resisted the smallpox demon, but now the plague has still occurred."

Before Jia Rong used his technology, whether it was the queen, the king, or the various London nobles, they all had to endure the test of smallpox methamphetamine.

All beings are equal.

It was Jia Rong who promoted the advancement of medicine, stopped the war, and gave up the aggression against Britain, France and other countries.

This proactive ceasefire, coupled with the various things he had done over the years, directly made the Holy Emperor's reputation reach its peak among European countries.

It may also be because those stupid women have never seen Jia Rong, so women from Britain and France think that this powerful saint emperor is a perfect gentleman.

When Jia Rong doesn't talk, he's actually quite popular with women...

Not bad what was said.

The British and French nobles who had met Jia Rong all spoke highly of this holy emperor. They all praised him. Those noble ladies who considered themselves to be fashionable would definitely cover their mouths with fans and smile sweetly as they showed off the gentleman emperor whom they had never met.

Jia Rong not only stopped the invasion of Britain, France and other countries, but also helped establish schools to popularize medical skills and moral ethics.

At the same time, it also maintains the original ecological purpose and prohibits countries from annexing weak countries.

Europe is still made up of hundreds of countries and federations, and countless languages.

The small countries must be grateful for the emperor's benevolent policy, and the big countries are of course willing to comply because Jia Rong does not attack them.

Unification is other people's business, and no one is willing to be the price. Every city-state does not want to integrate into other people's culture and language habits, let alone be conquered.

Jia Rong had no way to deal with the plague, and had no intention of helping.

"London's disaster is only temporary, and God will protect them."

Jia Rong said a few words of comfort but did not offer any help.

His words made Joseph feel very happy.

"Thank you for your blessing, merciful Holy Emperor!"

Jia Rong smiled and said, "I have read your research results, but they are somewhat insignificant. I am willing to share my wisdom with you, and I hope you can supplement my wisdom."

"No one is perfect. If the world only had one sun, it would be a disaster. We also need water, flowers, plants and trees."

"This is where I hold meetings, so I'll use my language. I know you're all eager to learn new knowledge, but please sit aside and wait. After the court session, someone will take you to the library, and someone will provide you with a cool accommodation and delicious food."

Joseph and others said respectfully: "Thank you, Holy Emperor! Long live His Majesty the Holy Emperor!"

Isaac, Joseph and others did not leave, but sat in the audience seats on the side according to the eunuchs' instructions.

After these small matters were resolved, Jia Rong looked at the rest of the people.

"If you have something to say, just say it. There's no need to hide it."

After Jia Rong finished speaking, the Minister of Justice stood up.

"Your Majesty! I want to impeach the Minister of Personnel!"

The Minister of Justice, who was promoted by Jia Rong, was the first to open fire.

Jia Rong sat there and said slowly, "Just say it directly."

This time, not only the Minister of Personnel was terrified, but even the left and right prime ministers and the Minister of Cunning were looking at the Minister of Justice in doubt and uncertainty.

We are all in the same boat!!
The Right Prime Minister and the Left Prime Minister both frowned, totally confused as to why the Minister of Justice did this.

Since the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, there has been no such thing as trouble-making in the imperial court.

Although it cannot be said that doctors are not subject to punishment, it is almost the same.

Everyone in the court followed a tacit understanding and talked to each other in a nice way.

The factional struggles and quarrels caused by mutual dissatisfaction that occurred in the previous dynasty are extremely rare in the Holy Dynasty.

Even if they don't get along with each other, they cannot show it in the court.

In the end, most of the time people are just blaming each other. This is a normal quarrel, not a struggle.

The young Minister of Justice quickly said, "The Minister of Personnel was corrupt and accepted bribes, and promoted his cronies to important positions in the court, especially his son, nephew, cousin and many others, all of whom were given high positions and generous salaries by him!"

The Minister of Personnel quickly knelt on the ground and shouted loudly: "I am innocent! Your Majesty, please understand! I am innocent!"

Jia Rong actually quite likes this kind of house confiscation.

"When selecting talents, there is no need to avoid relatives. If you have talent, you can be an official." Jia Rong picked up the teacup and said casually, "Most of the governors and prefects in various places were appointed by me, and most of the officials in other important positions have also been reviewed by me."

"The Minister of Personnel is also responsible for the promotion and appointment of officials. I am busy with many things every day and have no time to care about who your sons, brothers, and cousins are. Maybe they have seen it, or maybe they haven't."

"Since you say you are wronged, stand up and speak. There is no need to kneel down for no reason. Tell me, how are you wronged?"

The Minister of Personnel was sweating profusely and for a moment he couldn't figure out how he was wronged.

After a few seconds of silence, Jia Rong did not urge him. He picked up the teacup and drank his tea quietly.

The Minister of Personnel quickly looked at the left and right prime ministers, with whom he usually smoked.

Neither of the two prime ministers wanted to get involved in such matters.

Of course they knew about the affairs of the Minister of Personnel's family, and even some of their own matters were handled by the Minister of Personnel on his own initiative.

Of course, neither of them instructed him to do this, let alone gave him any gifts, so there was no evidence.

Seeing the two prime ministers helping him, the Minister of Personnel gritted his teeth, quickly raised his head and shouted: "Your Majesty! I report the Minister of Justice for seeking revenge!"

Jia Rong didn't say anything.

The Minister of Justice was furious and said, "You are quibbling! Don't..."

The Minister of Personnel shouted loudly: "Don't slander me! Do you think I don't know your little tricks?!"

"You plagiarized someone else's criminal law book and claimed it was your own. After I pointed it out to you, you held a grudge against me and even said that the compilation of the criminal law was your contribution! You are so bold to take credit for something that is not yours!!"

The Minister of Justice was furious. "My family has worked in the county government for generations, and we have a set of rules for judging cases. You, a corrupt official, not only took money to do things for others and get promoted, but you also formed cliques and excluded dissidents! You even want to arrange your own people in the cabinet and the Hanlin Academy!"

"Your Majesty, please understand! This man has evil intentions long ago! He must be eliminated!"

The Minister of Justice did not dare to mention the rebellion. Now the court tacitly agreed not to mention the word. The Minister of Personnel shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, please understand! I am loyal to you and have no second thoughts! Your Majesty, please understand!"

There are many officials in the imperial court whose jobs can be easily replaced.

From the Minister of Punishment to the Minister of Personnel, or even the Minister of War, they can all be replaced.

The same goes for the two prime ministers.

In the past, everyone thought that the only person who could not be replaced was the Minister of Works, after all, there were too many things involved.

However, from Jia Zheng to Qin Ye, and then to the previous and current one, the chief officials of the Ministry of Works have changed the most.

Facts have proved that the Ministry of Industry can be replaced, and the replacement will not affect the work below.

Getting rid of a few corrupt officials will only benefit those below them, with no harm.

"Let's talk about this later. I'll have someone investigate it later. If it's nothing serious, forget it."

Jia Rong told the result.

The Minister of Personnel knew that he was not clean, and he also knew that Jia Rong knew that he was not clean.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live the Holy Emperor!"

Although the Minister of Justice was somewhat unwilling to accept it, he endured it. As long as the emperor knew that this man was a corrupt official, it would be enough.

The first wave is mainly about breaking defense.

It doesn't matter if impeachment fails, at least there will be an investigation, and some things are just too scary to investigate.

"What else?"

Jia Rong continued to drink tea while sitting on the dragon chair, with palace maids fanning him to cool him down.

In fact, it is not hot inside the palace. When it was built, special attention was paid to summer cooling conditions.

The palace was cleaned before court session, and a lot of ice was brought in in advance to cool down the room.

Jia Rong went to court at most three times a month, so the ice stored must be enough for the winter.

The Minister of Industry stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, the refrigerator you planned has been made. Please review it!"

Jia Rong instantly perked up, "Have you seen it?"

The Minister of Industry replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have checked it. After the power was turned on in the box, the water in the box froze after half an hour. Moreover, the machine was carefully made according to what Your Majesty said, using the principle of compression refrigeration."

Jia Rong smiled.

"Okay, since we can make a refrigerator and freezer, air conditioning won't be far behind. Let the craftsmen perfect the refrigerator, and then make another one to strive for perfection."

"When it's almost done, we can use the original team to make the air conditioner. We can also find a few more people to take charge and make it as soon as possible."

"After the task is completed, I will meet these people. When you return, let them rest for a day, and I will have someone send them a reward."

The Minister of Industry said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The advent of refrigerators makes it easier to drink chilled beverages.

Although it is possible now, it is definitely not as convenient as a refrigerator.

Moreover, medicines and some other things also need to be stored at low temperatures.

The most important thing is air conditioning. Jia Rong wants to install air conditioning in his house as soon as possible.

Computers and the like are not necessary, as current telegraph communications are sufficient.

The gaming functions on computers and mobile phones cannot satisfy Jia Rong's physical desires.

Jia Rong is under pressure physically and needs to vent it, not in his brain.

Just when Jia Rong was feeling a little happy, Zong Zheng stood up.

"Your Majesty! I want to impeach the son of the former commander-in-chief of the Five Armies for academic fraud! He plagiarized other people's scientific achievements!"

The Left Prime Minister remained silent. Was this breaking the rules?
Academic fraud is not important to the Left Prime Minister, who cares more about the stability of the court.

Everyone had lived in peace these years, but things started to change from today.

Jia Rong didn't care about this kind of thing. "What's true can't be false, and what's false can't be true. What are his works? Physics, chemistry, agriculture, medicine, literature, mathematics? I don't know much about music and art, but I know a little about the rest. I can just test him in person."

The Zongzheng replied: "Your Majesty, he plagiarized the military law book."

Jia Rong frowned, "I am not good at talking about war on paper. How about this? I just heard that there is a rebellion in Goryeo. Let him take 3,000 people there. If he succeeds, I will make him the King of Goryeo. If he loses, he will be demoted to a commoner and will never be used again."

Zong Zheng never expected that by reporting someone, he would actually push that person to the throne.

Not only the Zong Zheng, but everyone else was also shocked. They never expected that Jia Rong would give such a huge reward.

"Is there anything else?" Jia Rong wanted to leave the court early as he still had to exchange science with the envoys later.

The Minister of War quickly said, "Your Majesty, the Governor-General of Luzon is old and wishes to retire and return home."

Jia Rong nodded and said, "Allow his son to succeed as the Governor-General of Luzon. After two terms, he can return home to inherit his father's title of Earl. I allow him to choose a son to succeed the Governor-General, and he can choose the title of Earl based on merit."

The Governor of Luzon helped Jia Rong stabilize Luzon. At the same time, he trained the navy to capture several islands in the southeast and conquered Spain.

The reward given by Jia Rong was not bad. He was made the King of Spain, but he did not want it. So after he came back, he became a duke and could live like a prince.

He also let his son inherit the position of Governor-General of Luzon, and allowed him to choose his own son to inherit the title of Duke. Even the Duke's Palace was converted from the former Prince Zhou's Palace.

The heroes were treated very well. At least those who worked for Jia Rong were treated respectably.

Unlike other dynasties, which would purge their meritorious officials after stabilizing their dynasty.

The ancestors of King Liao, King Donghai and others forced most of their meritorious officials to death.

Their family has lost the trust of the people of the world. Everyone feels that even if they help their family regain their power, they will definitely be suspicious of others and treat capable ministers harshly in the future.

Especially for someone like Jia Rong who ascended the throne by virtue of his great contributions, if Jia Rong had not become emperor and been replaced by the beasts of the former royal family, then he would definitely not have a good ending as a loyal and capable minister in the future.

Jia Rong himself was a king of a different surname who ascended the throne, but he was completely unguarded against other people and was very confident in himself.

People all over the world are also very confident in this Holy Emperor!
Only such a confident person can know how to use people properly and will not mind others’ recommendation of relatives and friends.

Soon everyone started to leave the court, and Jia Rong received everyone in a special conference room.

This conference room is different from the main hall just now. There is a rotating electric fan hanging above the head, and it feels much cooler after entering the room.

Electric fans have already been invented, but they were not planned well during the design of most buildings, and are not convenient for modification.

Nowadays, people live in the Baicao Palace and other places first, and then move in after other big houses are built. Then they will demolish the old houses and rebuild them.

Some of the main buildings in the Mountain Resort have been completed, but Jia Rong was too lazy to move so he didn't go there for the time being.

After everyone sat down, Jia Rong looked at the seated London envoys and began to talk in English.

“You are all excellent talents and smart people.”

“In the Holy Dynasty, wise people can be scientists, artists, doctors, lawmakers, officials, and parliamentarians.”

"The burden of the three islands and fifty-nine counties of the British Empire rests on your shoulders, but the four words 'people of the world' are my business, and it is not your turn to speak of them."

Young Isaac knew he was in the right place! (End of this chapter)