Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

"Zhenwu Division?"

The Xia Emperor looked puzzled. "I don't remember the Great Xia Dynasty having such an institution."

"Besides, why are you, someone who has never cared about politics, suddenly interested in matters of the court?"

Emperor Xia gave Xia Taige a deep look.

"Father, you have truly misunderstood me. Although I am in the brothel, my heart is with the court!"

"Your Majesty, I have learned that a mere Qingyang Sect has dared to openly plot against a court official. I am filled with rage and determined to exterminate these outlaws of the martial world to uphold the dignity of the court!"

"I just dared to enter the palace and ask my father for the position of Director of the Zhenwu Division to suppress the martial arts world!"

"Your subject is willing to be a sword in Father's hand, wielding it to vanquish the world!"

"I beg Your Majesty to grant my request!"

Xia Taige said to Emperor Xia with a determined look on his face.

This was the first time the Xia Emperor had seen Xia Taige so serious, and he was suddenly a little uneasy. After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice:

"I have already entrusted this matter to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, so why establish a separate agency?"

"Father, the Embroidered Uniform Guard's control over the martial arts world is getting weaker and weaker, and the martial arts world has lost more and more respect for the imperial court!"

"Only by establishing a dedicated agency targeting the martial arts world and eliminating these wicked individuals can we uphold the prestige of our Great Xia!"

"Your Majesty, I am willing to establish the Zhenwu Division at my own expense, without taking a single penny from the court! I hope Your Majesty will grant my request!"

Xia Taige bowed respectfully to Emperor Xia, earnestly hoping that Emperor Xia would grant his request!

Emperor Xia was speechless for a moment. Although Xia Taige claimed that he did not want a single penny from the court, how could the court not allocate funds? Otherwise, what would people think if word got out?

Moreover, the establishment of a new institution requires the joint discussion of all civil and military officials; how could a father and son set the rules with just a few words?

Emperor Xia felt a headache coming on just thinking about it, but he was also somewhat tempted.

In recent years, some martial arts practitioners, relying on their superior skills, have committed numerous evil deeds. The imperial court is currently unable to intervene, so establishing a new institution to allow these rebellious individuals to cause trouble might be a good thing.

That's good, it saves this guy from being idle all day and causing trouble everywhere.

Emperor Xia sighed.

"This matter still needs to be approved by all civil and military officials. Go back and write a memorial, and present the proposed procedures at tomorrow's morning court session!"

"Thank you, Father! Your Majesty is wise! My admiration for you is like a surging river, never-ending! And like the Yellow River overflowing its banks, unstoppable!"

Xia Taige bowed sincerely to Emperor Xia.

The Emperor Xia was speechless, his face darkening with disbelief.

"If I agree, it means I am wise; if I don't, do you secretly call me a foolish ruler?"

"Your subject dares not presume, your subject's reverence for Your Majesty is as boundless as a surging river..."

"Stop...stop! Get out of here! Tomorrow morning at court, I need to figure out how to deal with all the civil and military officials. They're not as wise as I am!"

Emperor Xia was in a bit of a headache. Seeing Xia Taige's unreliable behavior, he couldn't help but regret agreeing so soon!

"Your Majesty is wise! Your son takes his leave!"

After Xia Taige left, his personal eunuch Wei Yong stepped forward and said worriedly:

"Your Majesty, isn't it a bit risky to entrust this matter to Prince Xuan?"

Upon hearing this, the Xia Emperor laughed and said:

"That foolish boy is not as simple as you think. The Imperial Guards had only reported the massacre of the Changde family less than an hour ago when Prince Xuan rushed into the palace to ask me for the position of Director of the Zhenwu Division. This shows that he controls a considerable force!"

"Besides, even if we fail, it won't matter much; it's just a minor move anyway. As for their safety, I don't believe these people would dare to harm a prince of the current dynasty."

At this point, a fierce killing intent flashed in Emperor Xia's eyes. Did these little rats really think they could be considered worthy of respect?

……

After exiting the main gate of the palace, Zhao Gao was waiting outside in his carriage. When he saw Xia Taige come out, he hurriedly went to greet him!

"Your Highness, has His Majesty agreed?"

"Father has agreed, but we still need to get past the civil and military officials tomorrow!"

Xia Taige felt somewhat helpless; tomorrow's morning court session would most likely involve a heated debate with the assembled experts. "I'm not Zhuge Liang," he thought, "just thinking about it gives me a headache."

The influence of the Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) forces is certainly involved with powerful clans and aristocratic families in various regions. Some aristocratic officials in the imperial court will definitely do their utmost to oppose it, and the resistance will be considerable!

If only this guy next to me could take my place in court! With his ability to call a deer a horse, this would be no problem at all!

Xia Taige glanced at Zhao Gao, somewhat helplessly.

"Let's go back to the manor! Once we're back, have our spies gather evidence of crimes committed by officials involved in the Jianghu (江湖, the martial arts world) faction. I need it for tomorrow's morning court session!"

"promise!"

With tens of thousands of undercover agents, collecting this evidence was as easy as taking candy from a baby.

Under the system's arrangement, all the spies from various demons and monsters were perfectly integrated into the various forces.

She might have been a concubine, a maid, a stable boy, or a steward who served her in her youth.

The net of heaven and earth is so vast that it can penetrate every nook and cranny!

Qin Prince's Mansion

"So, have you found out? What brings Fifth Brother to the palace at this hour?"

Prince Qin, reclining on the guest seat in the central hall, casually asked the visitor a question.

King Qin and King Xuan were born to Empress Yan, and under her tutelage, the two brothers were known for their brotherly affection and respect. Some of the sordid affairs of the royal family did not occur between them.

"Your Highness, according to a letter from our spies, Prince Xuan intends to request the position of Director of the Zhenwu Division from His Majesty in order to suppress the martial arts world!"

The visitor was none other than Steward Wang of the Prince of Qin's residence, who had served the Prince of Qin since childhood and was extremely loyal.

Upon hearing this, the King of Qin was filled with disbelief. Had his fifth brother lost his mind after only a few days?

Do you think someone as unarmed as you can handle such a complex world as the martial arts world? Even setting aside the fact that they collude with powerful clans and families, these sects alone are not something you can deal with!

The King of Qin asked with a hint of helplessness.

"Did my father agree?"

"His Majesty has instructed Prince Xuan to draft a memorial, which will be discussed by all civil and military officials at tomorrow's morning court session!"

Butler Wang was speechless at Prince Xuan's stroke of genius. He had seen people courting death, but he had never seen anyone so eager to climb the social ladder.

"Didn't Father Emperor punch his sinuses twice?"

"without!"

"This tyrant is really senile! He should be beaten so badly he can't get out of bed!"

"Your Highness, be careful what you say!"

……

The other princely residences probably received the information around the same time. After all, they were all quite curious about the sudden appearance of Prince Xuan, who often went to brothels to listen to music.

The reactions from the various princely residences varied: some gloated, some watched coldly, and some even wanted to kick someone when they were down.

Since the Xia emperor has not yet appointed a crown prince, any of the princes could potentially become crown princes.

Although the Fifth Prince never concerned himself with politics, he was the best at flattery among his brothers and was also the most favored. As the son of Empress Yan, he received a lot of attention from the other princes!

Knowing that Prince Xuan intended to establish the Zhenwu Division to suppress the martial arts world, all the princes wondered where his confidence came from.

Or perhaps someone is supporting them behind the scenes, using His Highness Prince Xuan to establish the Zhenwu Division to achieve some unknown purpose.

Regardless of the reason, we still need to see if the Zhenwu Division can be established tomorrow.

If successful, they will be formidable rivals!