The Grand Court Assembly: A Panorama of All Living Beings

"It cannot be delayed, Prime Minister. The Grand Court Assembly is at noon, and once..." Nangong Puye was so anxious that veins bulged on his forehead.

He did not finish, but everyone understood what he meant.

If today was the day the appointments of court officials were announced, then with this delay, he might be stripped of office right there in the Golden Hall. Wouldn't everything be too late then?

Lu Tiancong raised his teacup. "Today's court assembly should not concern appointments or dismissals. The New Emperor has yet to ascend the throne; he cannot possibly make such a decisive move. There is no need to be overly anxious and make yourselves a laughingstock."

He remained as calm as drifting clouds and a gentle breeze, while Nangong Puye was so frantic he nearly wanted to jump off a building...

But objectively speaking, Lu Tiancong's analysis made sense...

Changes among court officials were not so easily made. Behind every official stood a community of shared interests. Did they think the Emperor could replace whomever he wished at will?

Replacing one or two would not stir up much of a wave.

But if too many were replaced at once, the waves raised would not be something even the Emperor could take lightly.

Moreover, the New Emperor had not yet been crowned. To announce sweeping adjustments today would be unjustifiable by law and principle. The court officials would have every reason to oppose it. Before Great Cang's new regime had even formally come into being, it would face internal turmoil, and the coming Coronation Ceremony would likewise be shrouded in uncertainty.

The New Emperor could not do such a thing.

Lin Su was renowned throughout the world for his wisdom. He would not act so recklessly either.

Therefore, Lu Tiancong concluded that today's