Become a king right from the start, beginning with receiving rewards from all the heavens.

Even Xia Zhaoyan did not expect that his father would not reprimand him.

It should be understood that the decline of the Heavenly Punishment Bureau was itself a failure of imperial power.

The reason why the Heavenly Punishment Bureau was not completely abolished was, frankly speaking, to remind the royal family.

To put it bluntly, this is undoubtedly a constant slap in the face to the royal family.

Anyone who mentions anything about the Heavenly Punishment Bureau is seen by the Emperor as deliberately slapping him in the face.

"I'm asking you a question: How do you intend to legitimize the Heavenly Punishment Bureau?"

While Xia Zhaoyan was still in a daze, the Xia Emperor asked again.

It jolted him awake from his daze, and he quickly cut off all the thoughts in his mind.

"Your Majesty, I am aware that in terms of talent and cultivation, I cannot compare with my other brothers."

"But as a prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, I must make my due contribution to this vast and beautiful land."

"Therefore, your son humbly requests Your Majesty's permission to allow the Heavenly Punishment Division to exercise its due powers!"

At this point, he glanced at the extremely nervous Vice Minister Zhang, as well as the many ministers with serious expressions.

"I believe that the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice is not the only corrupt official in the court."

"Why hasn't someone like Vice Minister Zhang been exposed all these years?"

"It's highly likely that some people know but pretend not to. Only if the Heavenly Punishment Division continues to exercise its due authority can these malignant tumors be eradicated from the Great Xia!"

After saying this, he bowed again and respectfully paid his respects.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the main hall was extremely quiet.

The air seemed to freeze, and those officials who had been resting with their eyes closed all had different expressions now.

Some eyes burn with rage, while others are as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.

"What do you, my esteemed ministers, think?"

"Do you have any different opinions on what Niou said?"

Both sentences contained questions, showing that the Xia Emperor was caught off guard by his son's well-prepared suggestion!

Allowing the Heavenly Punishment Division to exercise its power is undoubtedly putting shackles on all the ministers.

Of course, who could possibly guess what the Xia Emperor was really thinking?

The rise of the Heavenly Punishment Division may benefit the royal family, but it may not necessarily benefit the emperor...

Xia Zhaoyan was just too young to see this.

"Your Majesty, I object!" Suddenly, a slightly aged voice rang out.

Then, Grand Tutor Xing Wudi, one of the Three Dukes, stepped forward.

His official tablet covered half of his face, making it impossible to see his expression.

The Three Dukes of Daxia were the most senior and honored ministers among all the dukes, although in terms of real power they could not compare with the Prime Minister and the cabinet dukes.

Even the high-ranking officials in other institutions such as the Six Ministries, the Nine Temples, and the Five Directorates cannot compare.

But who would dare underestimate these three? They were among the most powerful officials during the reign of the previous emperor.

Many people in the court were their protégés and former subordinates.

Each of the three has a powerful force behind them.

Xia Zhaoyan glanced sideways, unable to discern Xing Wudi's expression, but he felt no great worry.

In any case, what he presents to the outside world now is that he has given up the struggle for the throne.

As the saying goes, there is no biggest weakness; in short, one is barefoot, while those in the imperial court are wearing shoes.

"Grand Tutor, please explain in detail why you object!"

Emperor Xia's voice remained completely devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

The Grand Tutor looked at Xia Zhaoyan and asked, "May I ask, Your Highness, why do you choose to support the Heavenly Punishment Division at this particular time?"

"Does this old minister believe that you are acting for your own selfish gain?"

Xia Zhaoyan smiled faintly and said, "Hehe... Grand Tutor, you have misjudged me."

"I have no intention of joining the struggle for the throne, nor do I intend to help anyone in the struggle."

"How can you say it's for personal gain!"

"Then this old minister believes that Your Highness does not trust the officials of other institutions in the Great Xia?" Xing Wudi did not let Xia Zhaoyan off the hook; this sentence was truly a veiled attack on his conscience.

If that old man puts me on the fire to roast, he deserves to die!

Ever since I was granted a title, everyone has been trying to bully and suppress me. Do they really think I'm easy to bully?

Xia Zhaoyan was furious, but his expression remained unchanged.

My anger now is of no use. Only when I am strong enough can I sweep away this corrupt court one by one.

"Grand Tutor, don't label me like that. Just like you, at such an advanced age, you still don't retire and are concerned about state affairs."

"I feel the same way; I simply want to share more of the burdens of Great Xia!"

hiss! ! !

Xia Zhaoyan's words caused a series of subtle gasps to rise in the hall.

No one has ever dared to satirize the Grand Tutor for being too old to retire in front of so many ministers.

This is clearly an indirect way of implying that the Grand Tutor is old and still alive, which is a sign of treachery!

This made Xing Wudi's beard tremble with anger, but he was, after all, an old fox who had lived for a long time.

He did not show any anger on his face.

But their former students and associates have already started.

Sure enough, many ministers then stood up to oppose Xia Zhaoyan's previous proposal.

"Your Majesty, the Heavenly Punishment Division should not be allowed to remain in power..."

"Your Majesty, Prince Ren is still young..."

"Your Majesty, the Heavenly Punishment Bureau has been in decline for a long time and has long since lost its proper functions..."

Each and every one of them wished they could crush the Heavenly Punishment Division to death immediately.

At the same time, more people stood up and took the opportunity to suppress the Heavenly Punishment Division. Although they did not openly suppress King Ren, everyone knew that this was only aimed at King Ren.

After all, what is there for the Heavenly Punishment Division to target now?

The other princes, however, watched all of this with indifferent expressions.

The rise of the Heavenly Punishment Bureau? This is certainly something they don't want to see.

However, they did not participate in the battle themselves; only their own ministers participated on their behalf.

Just then, Xia Zhaoyan's light, airy voice echoed throughout the hall.

"You're all so eager to object, surely you have some kind of secret to hide?"

"Or are you all, as the old Grand Tutor said, incompetent fools?"

"Do you and other organizations truly disregard the imperial court and the royal family?"

Click!

Many people felt their heartbeat slowed down, as if it were a mirror that might shatter at any moment.

Those officials secretly cried out in their hearts that something was wrong.

Sure enough, the Xia Emperor at the head of the table slapped the armrest of his dragon throne.

A massive gust of air swept through the entire hall. "Enough!!"

"Look at the state of you all! What, are you so afraid of the Heavenly Punishment Division?"

"Or are you saying you have something to hide?"

In an instant, everyone bowed and bowed, their faces filled with fear.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!!"

"We dare not..."

Xia Zhaoyan finally managed a slight smile; he had won his gamble.

His father, the emperor, was unwilling to accept the current chaotic state of the Great Xia Dynasty.

The fact that the royal family could not completely control the court left him wondering how he could face his ancestors in his ancestral homeland.

"Since you have nothing to hide, why do you oppose the Heavenly Punishment Division?"

"Your Excellencies, hear my decree: From this day forward, the Heavenly Punishment Division shall be restored to its former powers."

"We have the authority to investigate, arrest, and try all criminals except for Xun Gui!"

"Your Majesty, I hereby grant you this power; I hope you will govern the Heavenly Punishment Division well!"

Xia Zhaoyan took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, then solemnly bowed to express his gratitude!

This time, it's a special permission granted by imperial authority!!