Chapter 722: Chapter 61: A Word Decides the World’s Affairs

But in many cases, management of local affairs can only use ‘pleasing everyone.’

This is why Ye Ze’an, even knowing the Zhi Ge Court would be influenced by local powers, was unwilling to switch out the Martial Artists of Zhi Ge Court.

Clearly, this Grand Secretary is not someone who would sit high above in the Cabinet and assume he can simply issue an edict.

He truly understands the actual circumstances of different places and puts forward his thoughts after carefully considering possible variables and outcomes.

In the Great Hall, Li Fei witnessed for the first time how this legendary Grand Secretary ‘governed’ the realm.

He used to subconsciously think that these high-ranking, relatively incorrupt civil servants inevitably had a bit of scholarly air and idealism about them.

But after hearing Ye Ze’an’s speech, Li Fei realized that this Grand Secretary was not speaking with the kind of rhetorical flourish he had imagined.

In terms of eloquence, the other person even fell short compared to many in the Great Hall!

Their speeches were direct and pragmatic, hitting the core issue.

“Regarding the newly established institution, I believe we can incorporate several Blue Patrol Envoys from the Monitoring Pavilion as representatives of the Government. Besides that, we can also invite representatives from prestigious sects and Aristocratic Families from the World to join and govern the World together with the court.”

Ye Ze’an continued speaking.

Li Fei was taken aback by this comment, unexpectedly involved?

There was a commotion in the Great Hall.

Invite sects and Aristocratic Families from the World to govern the World together?

This was yet another proposal nobody expected.

But thinking carefully, the Ministers had to admit Ye Ze’an’s move was truly clever!

The Central Government specifically establishing an institution to manage the various sects and powerful families in the World is akin to putting a lock on Da Lan Dynasty’s World, which would inevitably cause strong dissatisfaction and backlash from the World!

Even if they dare not act openly, there are always hidden means.

But if the court is willing to offer out a portion of positions and power, letting it go willingly.

It’s a different story.

Imagine if representatives from ‘One Building, One Pavilion, Three Mountains, Four Sects, Seven Great Families’ of the World all participate, how strong can the entire World’s backlash be?

Wouldn’t such an institution managing the entire World become even more significant?

Win over some, divide some, and suppress some.

This political maneuver is as easy as breathing for Ye Ze’an!

“The specifics have been written in this ‘proposal for the establishment of Blue Patrol Pavilion,’ of which I’ve already documented.”

Ye Ze’an once again pulled out a dossier from his sleeve.

“Blue Patrol Pavilion?”

The Emperor read this name and smiled, “The name is quite fitting.”

The Ministers in the hall discerned the Emperor’s attitude and immediately had a sense.

Once Feng Cheng presented this new proposal, this time the Emperor read it thoroughly.

After putting down the proposal, he again looked at everyone:

“Gentlemen, what are your thoughts on the Grand Secretary’s remarks about establishing the Blue Patrol Pavilion?”

“….”

The Ministers who opposed Ye Ze’an previously exchanged glances but remained silent.

They had mustered the courage to oppose once already, only to find that Ye Ze’an’s proposal wasn’t as ‘terrifying’ as they assumed, causing hesitation in opposing a second time.

“Your Majesty, I believe this move is feasible!”

Suddenly, a young cabinet minister stepped forward to support Ye Ze’an.

This person was none other than Ye Ze’an’s student, nurtured as the next Grand Secretary, Hu Tingzhong.

Following Hu Tingzhong’s speech, Ministers gradually stood to support Ye Ze’an.

In fact, given Ye Ze’an’s influence, the well-crafted policies he proposed would undoubtedly have supporters in the Great Hall, regardless of how revolutionary they were.

However, many officials who previously stepped forward to oppose him, none stood to speak up for him.

Now, the Great Hall was filled with voices supporting him!

Li Fei glanced at the upright, like a pine tree posture of the Grand Secretary, recalling the series of changes from his initial speech until now, and had some realizations.

A feeling of admiration arose!

If governing a nation and political maneuvering also has levels, this Grand Secretary would definitely be at the Martial Saint and True Monarch rank!

Over twenty minutes later, the Grand Assembly concluded.

Imperial Eunuch Feng Cheng announced the adjournment.

Regarding Ye Ze’an’s two final proposed decrees:

Regular cross-province transfer of officials in the monitoring system and establishment of the Blue Patrol Pavilion.

Although neither was directly finalized at the Grand Assembly, the direction of events made everyone fully aware that these two decrees would certainly be implemented eventually!

Only the discussion on specific details remains.

Taking advantage of the impact and negative influence the Three Major Cases had on the court, Ye Ze’an presented a maneuver second only to the Mingxin Reform!

Of course, launching a decree is one thing, the ultimate effectiveness of its implementation is another.

Many challenges lay ahead to be faced.

If successful finally, perhaps this Grand Secretary could extend the life of Da Lan Dynasty by decades!

Ministers gradually exited the Zhenglan Hall, Ye Ze’an was the last to leave the Great Hall.

The Grand Secretary suddenly paused at the hall entrance, lifted his head, his dual pupils looked at the sky.

The winter sunlight fell on him, highlighting the white strands in his hair.

Several surrounding Ministers glanced over, none dared to approach.

Ye Ze’an stood for a moment at the hall’s entrance, then left.

…

Li Fei and He Jian walked out the gate of the forecourt’s plaza together.

“If the Blue Patrol Pavilion is really established, I actually think you’re quite suited to join.”