Chapter 1491

Wu Zhao's voice fell, carrying an unspeakable sense of reprimand, forcing Pei Cheng to kneel and beg for forgiveness.

"Your Majesty, this subject knows his crime!"

Pei Cheng never expected that Gao Yang had actually prepared this trump card.

Once this bamboo paper came out, it dealt a fatal blow to the Pei family!

But Pei Cheng knew very clearly in his heart that this was definitely not some "paper made overnight."

This point was absolutely impossible!

It seems... Your Majesty has long been dissatisfied with my Pei family, and dissatisfied with the noble families of my Great Qian world.

Pei Cheng lowered his head, unable to see the expression on his face; he admitted defeat in this morning's court session.

This was the general trend, and even he was powerless to turn things around, especially the comparison between bamboo paper and mulberry-bark damask paper, which had directly killed him!

But... this did not mean that his Pei family had admitted defeat.

Wu Zhao's phoenix eyes were cold as she swept over the officials below, then said calmly, "Minister Gao has created bamboo paper, which is a merit of world-shaking proportions!"

"Since bamboo paper is more rot-resistant than this mulberry-bark damask paper and its quality far surpasses hemp paper, then the so-called requirement that the imperial examinations must use mulberry-bark damask paper appears even more absurd!"

"This legal regulation is officially abolished starting from today!"

"In addition, where is the Minister of Rites?"

Wu Zhao said with a face full of majesty.

"This old subject is here."

Song Li stood out and said respectfully.

Wu Zhao said calmly, "Minister Song, what Prime Minister Gao said is not without reason; I will leave this matter for you to coordinate with Minister Gao. Give me a plan, and do not let me down."

"Yes!"

Song Li responded and then retreated.

He had a miserable look on his face; having him coordinate with Gao Yang, how was he supposed to coordinate?

Wu Zhao stood up and continued.

"But merit is merit and fault is fault; Prime Minister Gao beating the young master of the Pei family in public, and then beating Minister Pei, is truly inappropriate!"

"I will absolutely not tolerate the matter of beating people! Minister Pei, rest assured, I will definitely make the decision for you in this matter and strictly punish the Prime Minister!"

After finishing, Wu Zhao waved her dragon robe and said domineeringly, "Court dismissed."

Wu Zhao left with large strides, leaving behind a hall in an uproar.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Gao Yang and the Pei father and son kneeling on the ground, their expressions complex.

They knew very clearly in their hearts that what happened in this morning's court session would spread to the entire Great Qian, and even the entire world, at an incredible speed!

From today on, a new paper was born in Great Qian; its cost was lower, yet its quality was not the slightest bit inferior to high-end mulberry-bark damask paper!

The storm... is coming!

Pei Cheng's expression was ugly, his face full of gloom.

He left with Pei Ji, his face full of gloom, while Gao Yang stared at Pei Cheng's departing back, his eyes as deep as an ancient pool.

Family Head Pei, do you think this is the end?

A smile full of deep meaning appeared on Gao Yang's face.

At this time, Lu Wen stepped forward and said, "Lord Gao is truly a god-like man; the appearance of this bamboo paper truly stunned this subordinate."

"Compared to your ability, Lord, your character makes this subordinate even more admiring. This cancer of Great Qian, the Pei family, this subordinate has long been unable to stand it, but unfortunately, the Pei family is powerful and has a transcendent status, so this subordinate could do nothing about them. But fortunately, my Great Qian has you, Lord. My admiration for you, Lord, is truly like the surging river, continuous and endless, and also like the water of the Yellow River..."

Lu Wen came before Gao Yang, his body slightly hunched, and extended a withered hand, saying with an excited expression.

This round of flattery gave Gao Yang goosebumps all over.

He quickly said, "Minister Lu, let's not say the rest of those words."

"Understood."

Lu Wen responded very decisively.

Gao Yang sighed, feeling very emotional.

Look, this is human nature; ever since he became Prime Minister, Lu Wen's attitude had undergone a 180-degree turn.

This almost made him unable to react.

"Minister Lu, compared to your current appearance, this official still prefers the unyielding and rebellious appearance you had when you first entered the court."

Upon hearing this, Lu Wen deliberately kept a straight face and said, "Prime Minister Gao, is it like this?"

"Not bad!"

"Then from now on, this subordinate will have this expression."

Then, Lu Wen took his leave.

Behind him, Cui Xinghe couldn't help but spit.

"Coward!"

"Trash!"

"Weakling!"

"Fair-weather friend!"

Cui Xinghe fiercely despised Lu Wen's behavior in his heart, then walked forward.

He showed a smile to Gao Yang, gave a thumbs up, and said, "Lord Gao, this bamboo paper of yours is simply amazing!"

"This subordinate Cui Xinghe... on behalf of the scholars from poor families in the world, thanks you, Lord Gao!"

Cui Xinghe bowed and said this.

To this, Gao Yang also responded with a smile, without any airs.

Walking in the court often, how can one not get their shoes wet? In this world, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

This was also Gao Yang's consistent principle for conducting himself.

Since Lu Wen and the others were willing to ease the relationship, he naturally wouldn't push people too hard.

The way of being an official is to win over a group and suppress a group; it's nothing more than that.

As for whether Wang Zhong, Yan Zheng, and the others were gone, and whether he would settle old scores with Lu Wen and Cui Xinghe, that was another matter.

After some dealing, Gao Yang and Gao Feng walked out of the gates of the Jin Luan Hall.

Gao Feng's gaze was deep, and he said with great satisfaction, "Wicked son, I am very satisfied with the events of this morning's court session!"

"But there is only one point that I am very dissatisfied with!"

Gao Yang asked curiously, "What?"

Gao Feng's tone was displeased as he said, "Wicked son, didn't we agree that this time you would let me show off in front of people?"

"How did it end up that all the limelight was taken by you, you brat?"

Gao Feng felt very dissatisfied whenever he thought of this point.

Gao Yang looked dumbfounded: "Father, you are already at such an old age, why do you still think about showing off in front of people every day?"

Gao Feng glared and said, "It is precisely because I am at such an old age that if I don't show off in front of people now, when will I show off in front of people?"

"I don't care, next time there is such an opportunity, you must leave it to me!"

To this, Gao Yang could only say helplessly, "This child understands. Father, rest assured, next time if there is a similar opportunity, this child will definitely leave it to you."

It's time to find a good moment to get beaten in exchange for fame.

"Hmph!"