Martial Cultivator Chapter 372: Sending a Bell

As the Great Liang Emperor permitted the retirement of the Great General, the court officials became a chaotic mess. The square was filled with noise and the court officials no longer cared that it was still the grand court session. They were ready to offer their remonstrations, expressing their incomprehension and opposition to the Great General's retirement.

Yao Dao, who was standing in front of Chen Chao, turned to look at him and asked softly, "Commander Chen, what's your opinion?"

This time, Yao Dao intentionally omitted the title "deputy", looking at Chen Chao with interest.

Chen Chao shook his head and whispered, "For such an important court matter, His Majesty has already made his decision. We, as his subjects, should not casually offer our opinions."

Although Chen Chao was not entirely sure how to navigate bureaucracy, he understood how to conduct himself as a person. He could not reveal his true thoughts to a colleague with whom he did not share a deep bond.

Yao Dao seemed to have anticipated this answer, so he simply smiled faintly and did not say much, turning away thereafter.

In front of the great hall, looking at this bunch of court officials who were being so unruly, Li Heng quickly raised his voice: "Silence! This is the grand court session! With such loss of decorum, you all should remember that you're court officials of our Great Liang Dynasty!"

As the chief eunuch and the most trusted person by His Majesty the Emperor, Li Heng's words carried the Great Liang Emperor's will to some extent. Thus, the uproar in the square subsided quickly.

Today's grand court session still followed the basic procedure, albeit with some initial agitation. They understood that there was no difference between admonishing today or after the grand court session. Moreover, the Great General was still in the Divine Capital, so as long as he had not truly retired. It meant that there was still hope for change.

However, in the next moment, the court officials became nervous once again.

This was because Li Heng took

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