In the bright hall, more than a hundred people stood in two rows.
These people, dressed in official uniforms, were all high-ranking civil and military officials in the court.
They are standing here now, trembling.
On the steps of the palace, a young man in black was sitting on a dragon chair with his legs crossed.
The seemingly casual sitting posture seemed to convey an invisible and powerful aura, which shocked all the civil and military officials to the point where they did not dare to make a sound.
They lowered their heads slightly, looked apprehensive, and did not dare to look at the young man in black who was sitting on the dragon chair.
There is no doubt that this person is Ye Yang.
"As the saying goes, a family cannot be without a master for a day, and a country cannot be without a king for a day."
Ye Yang looked calmly, looked down at the people in the hall, and said calmly: "Now that the Chu family is gone, it will be up to us, the Ye family, to replace the imperial power and lead the development of the dynasty."
"You can have objections in your heart, but it's best not to speak out, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences!"
With such domineering words, many ministers present could not help but secretly swallow their saliva and had no temper about it.
Now most of the military power of the Chu Yan Dynasty is controlled by the Ye family, and they can do whatever they want.
How dare they have any objections?
Of course, those who want to commit suicide can be excluded.
"Master Ye Yang is absolutely right. The Ye family has been a famous family in the dynasty for many years. Now that the Ye family is in charge of this land, I believe many people will support it."
At this time, a middle-aged man with a big belly took the lead in expressing his stance.
"It is no exaggeration to say that you are in charge of the imperial power, which is what the public expects."
He had a flattering look on his face, and he was very good at flattering me.
Ye Yang looked at the other party indifferently and asked, "What is your position in the government?"
When his status was mentioned, the middle-aged fat man obviously gained some confidence. He immediately replied with his head held high, "Thanks to the love of the late Emperor Chu, I am now serving as the Minister of Household Affairs."
Hearing this, Ye Yang's face changed slightly.
Because in government affairs, this official position is not simple. It is the highest chief of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Its power is so great that it is in charge of the country's land, household registration, taxation, military supplies, food and wages, salaries, and financial revenue and expenditure.
This kind of position not only brings unlimited money, but also absolute power.
When he was on Meteor Island before, he had heard Tang Jinyao say that the lucrative post of Minister of Household Affairs was always monopolized by the royal relatives of the Chu family.
And the taxes they paid every year on Meteor Island in the past were also handled by the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Last year, because of the rapid expansion of the development scale of Meteor Island, the Ministry of Revenue deliberately increased taxes by 30%.
At that time, Ye Yang was still training in the Wanzhong Mountains, and Tang Jinyao, who was in charge of it, had no choice but to compromise and keep a low profile.
This account can be settled at this moment.
Of course, if personal matters were put aside, Ye Yang would naturally not hand over such important financial power to an outsider.
"Jin Yao, the position of Minister of Household Affairs will be entrusted to you from now on."
Having cooperated for a period of time on Meteor Island, Ye Yang still trusted Tang Jinyao's ability and character.
He feels most at ease when such powers are left in the hands of the latter.
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Tang Jinyao understood the idea and took it immediately without any excuse.
He knew very well that Ye Yang's ability to entrust him with such an important official position was undoubtedly a sign of his trust and respect.
At this moment, he truly understood why his father had repeatedly persuaded him to lower his status and follow Ye Yang.
Now that he has received this official position, his official career is no different from a steady rise to the top.
"Master Ye Yang, then... what about me?"
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Revenue suddenly looked astonished and couldn't help but ask.
A smile appeared at the corner of Ye Yang's mouth, "You will be responsible for all the procedures of the household department and will be adopted by Tang Jinyao from now on."
"If there is any omission or financial shortfall, we will be punished according to the law."
Hearing this, Shangshu Hube's fat face trembled, and he was so shocked that he broke into a cold sweat.
In recent years, relying on his strong connections with the royal family and relatives, he has made a lot of money in the treasury.
If he is really found out, according to the laws of the dynasty, it will be a capital crime of confiscation of the house and beheading!
Thinking of this, he felt guilty as a thief, and the more he thought about it, the more panicked he became. It was as if all the fat in his body had been drained away, and his whole body collapsed to the ground.
But soon, he was forcibly dragged out by two strong Ye family soldiers.
Looking at this scene, many officials in the court looked at each other.
Especially those officials who were not usually honest, were all frightened.
Because compared to Chu Haoyan in the past, Ye Yang is now in power. Although he does not have unpredictable scheming, he is extremely vigorous and resolute in doing things!
"I am a person who always likes to seek truth from facts, as you must have seen just now."
Ye Yang's tone was a little colder, and he said calmly: "If you are not in your position, you will not seek your own government."
"My only request is that since you receive a salary from the country, you must be worthy of the remuneration and do not seek personal gain for yourself."
"In the future, the government will set up a supervision department, which will be mainly responsible for supervising the functions and powers of various ministries."
Ye Yang continued categorically: "Anyone who knows the law and breaks the law will be investigated and dealt with!"
"Do you have any opinions?"
Speaking of this, Ye Yang glanced at everyone, full of shock.
Governing a country is undoubtedly much more complicated than governing an island.
In order to avoid subsequent troubles, he must lay a solid foundation in the early stage.
Otherwise, the corruption of the imperial court will inevitably lead to the people's deprivation of life.
And now, since the Chu royal family has been overthrown by him, he will undoubtedly have to shoulder this responsibility.
"O minister, please obey the Holy Will."
At that moment, all the civil and military officials in the dynasty were bowing in awe and not daring to complain.
"Sir Ye Yang, I have a suggestion. I wonder whether I should make it or not?"
At this time, a civil servant with an elegant face asked.
Ye Yang turned his eyes to the other party and said calmly: "Tell me."
The civil servant immediately said: "Now that the Chu family no longer exists, in order to welcome the new trend, naturally the name of the Chu Yan Dynasty can no longer be used."
"I propose that we change the name of the country and choose a good and auspicious day to enthrone and establish the emperor."
Hearing these words, Ye Yang's bright eyes couldn't help but feel a hint of trance.
Obviously, he did not expect that he, a time-traveler, would climb from his original status as a prodigal son to his current status step by step.
He is even about to become the supreme emperor of this dynasty!
The civil servant continued: "I suggest that Chu be replaced by Ye and be called the Ye Yan Dynasty."
Ye Yang did not reply, obviously he did not like the country title proposed by the other party.
After pondering for a while, Ye Yang seemed to have thought of something, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Hualong Dynasty."
In his previous life, he was a descendant of China and a descendant of the dragon.
It is undoubtedly appropriate to name the dynasty after the word Hualong.
Hualong Dynasty?
All the civil and military officials present thought to themselves secretly.
Although I don’t understand its meaning, compared to the ‘Ye Yan Dynasty’, the country name ‘Hualong Dynasty’ sounds obviously more majestic.