Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1037: Troublemakers at Court! (IV)

Chapter 1037: Troublemakers at Court! (IV)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

The Grand Preceptor was the leader of the Three Dukes, the guiding light of the civil officials. It was clear that his words had influenced the Sage Emperor. Although the words 'We understand' did not indicate a particular stance, they were a symbol of a major shift in the debate, a massive sign of favor.

"Not good!"

The generals in the hall all felt their hearts sink. With the weight of the Grand Preceptor, the Sage Emperor was clearly beginning to lean toward the civil officials. Talas was in the middle of a crisis and had sent many letters urgently requesting reinforcements. If this proposal could not be passed, Wang Chong and Gao Xianzhi were almost certain to lose.

This was two Imperial Protector-Generals!

The Sage Emperor seemed on the verge of making his decision when suddenly, a gentle breeze heralded the entrance of someone into the hall. At the same time, everyone heard a voice in their ear.

"Your Majesty, this old subject has something to say!"

As this voice spoke, a gentle aura like that of warm sunlight shining over the earth appeared in everyone's perception. At the entrance to the hall, a white-haired and straight-backed figure wearing a white cloth robe stepped over the threshold and slowly walked in.

Waaaa! The sight of this figure immediately caused an uproar.

"Duke… Duke Jiu!"

As someone blurted out this name, the generals began to chatter amongst themselves while the civil officials were left dumbfounded. Even the Grand Preceptor, who had just been preparing to sit back down, felt his heart sink and his body shiver.

The Great Tang's Duke Jiu!

The wise minister of a golden age!

This was a most prestigious and most respected individual of the Great Tang. Even though he had retired decades ago to the Four Quarters Embassy, he still wielded enormous influence and reputation within society. Not even the Grand Preceptor could compare to him.

The name 'Duke Jiu' was enough to symbolize his prestige.

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