Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 231 - 229: Nanshan Research Institute (Update 26)

Chapter 231: Chapter 229: Nanshan Research Institute (Update 26)

This person is none other than the Fourth Prince.

At this moment, he was taking extreme pleasure in the disaster that had befallen his younger brother.

Seeing the Sixth Prince at a disadvantage was even more delightful to him than gaining an advantage himself.

Seeing him so pleased and excited, the officials under him also started to chime in at this moment.

They were even better at kicking someone when they were down, fearing that the matter would end here, they added fuel to the fire.

Not only did some start raising issues about equipment, but there were even suggestions that the horses should also be provided by the Imperial Camp.

After all, the Imperial Camp was indeed equipped with a substantial amount of supplies.

Therefore, giving some to this Thousand-Household Office would not be a problem.

But listening to the discussions of these people, the Sixth Prince was already on the verge of a breakdown.

He was now tempted to just turn around and leave, no longer willing to suffer here.

But after all, the Emperor had not yet announced the end of the court session, and he could not leave, nor did he dare to.

Watching the bustling discussions below, the young emperor’s heart was unspeakably exhilarated; this was truly an unprecedented feeling.

Over his years of attending court sessions, he had never felt as refreshed as today.

Looking down at the lively debates, those intense discussions were, in fact, all about helping him.

Hehe, such things, before Lin Yi’s arrival, were unimaginable.

And seeing that the discussions below were about done, the young Emperor gestured with his hand for everyone to quiet down.

After observing this, the crowd below indeed quickly quieted down, then they all turned their gazes simultaneously toward the young Emperor above.

Seeing this, the young Emperor, with a very calm and composed expression, continued to say to the Sixth Prince:

"Having heard what everyone said, it is true, as you all mentioned, that the Imperial Camp has a significant amount of equipment.

So, let’s draw out 1,000 horses and directly transfer them to the Thousand-Household Office for their use."

Pfft.

With just a sentence, the Sixth Prince felt like he spat out a large mouthful of blood internally.

Not only had he lost out this time, suffered a reduction in troops, but even his wife and children were dragged into this.

You must understand, in the current society, weapons and Armor are not the most valuable.

The most precious are indeed those war horses.

However, the situation had already reached this state, and it was impossible for him to refuse any longer.

So he could only agree reluctantly.

The young Emperor, seeing things turn out well, also knew when to stop pushing and did not continue to extort from the Sixth Prince but chose to let this one go.

Seeing the Emperor turning his gaze away, the Sixth Prince finally let out a long sigh of relief, but his eyes were filled with a deeper gloom.

At the same time, he began to scheme inwardly.

Humph, if you think setting up a Thousand-Household Office will be smooth sailing, I might as well give up my title to you.

Of course, what he was thinking in his heart remains unknown.

And as of now, this decision had already been passed, and the establishment of the Thousand-Household Office could officially begin.

Looking at the Emperor now, his gaze swept over the crowd, and he spoke up again:

"Oh, that reminds me, I forgot to mention, this newly established Thousand-Household Office is not under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War; it directly belongs to my Personal Army.

Just like the Imperial Guards, it will be under my direct control."

Sure enough, as everyone had guessed, the Emperor firmly held the reins of this army in his hands.

But after what had happened earlier, the crowd didn’t show much surprise this time, expressing their full understanding, considering it to be within reason.

Seeing no objections from the crowd, the young Emperor then continued to speak of another matter.

"In addition, there is another matter I wish to announce to you all, which is, in conjunction with the establishment of the Thousand-Household Office on Nanshan, a Nanshan Research Institute will also be established."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other with questioning eyes, puzzled by this unfamiliar institution.

Why had they never heard of such a name before?

Although they hadn’t heard of it, the inclusion of the word "institute" in its name led them to momentarily think of certain special places.

Such as the Yihong Courtyard or Li Chun Garden, for instance.

Naturally, they knew this was not the same sort of establishment.

Seeing the crowd buzzing with discussion, it was apparent that the young Emperor had no intention of explaining and instead directly continued with what he wanted to say:

"Moreover, this Nanshan Research Institute will be independent of the Six Ministries.

And I personally will serve as the institute’s director.

Lin Yi, appointed as the vice-director.

All matters will be managed and overseen by my Internal Affairs Office."

This was unbelievable to everyone; they could never have imagined the Emperor personally stepping in to become the director of this institution.

Moreover, there was a clear implication in his words.

This was undoubtedly informing everyone that the Nanshan Research Institute was not subject to the Six Ministries, it stood independently above them, and no one was allowed to interfere with it.

Why did the young Emperor not mention this previously, leading to such a speculation?

Ha, the Emperor himself is acting as director, could a Chief of Staff of the Six Ministries possibly outrank the Emperor?

Or could two Princes dare to contest the Emperor?

Regardless of what happens behind closed doors, openly no one would dare to fight with the Emperor over anything.

And precisely for this reason, Nanshan could be said to have become the Emperor’s private garden directly.

This also became a place exclusively for the use of the Imperial Family, linking it directly to them, and telling everyone that Nanshan was not something they could covet.

Although everyone was very puzzled as to why the dilapidated Nanshan warranted such attention - after all, it was full of Black Stone coal everywhere—

They could not understand what use that place could possibly have; was the intent merely to turn it into a military stronghold?

But if the real intention was to build a military stronghold, wasn’t West Mountain a better choice? At the very least, it didn’t contain that Black Stone coal, even implying that crops could be grown there.

Although the crowd was very confused, clearly no one would explain anything to them.

And after what had happened today, the crowd wouldn’t have any objections inherently.

Especially after the incident with the Sixth Prince losing his wife and soldiers, which served as a warning to them all.

So much so that when the young Emperor announced this, not a single minister or official dared to step forward and object.

What a joke, your Thousand-Household Office has already successfully been established; are you setting up another institution? How does that relate?

Could this place, whatever it is, possibly be more lethal than a new army?

This was something they simply did not believe.

And so, all these matters were announced in one go.

...End of Chapter...