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Luo Hui would certainly deal with those minor officials who had no backing himself.

Most of the names submitted here had some connection to the Imperial Relatives. No matter how high Luo Hui's rank was, he could hardly afford to offend them all.

The only person who dared punish them without fearing whom he might offend was Li Chen.

Li Chen was the emperor. As far as he was concerned, I'm the one you should be afraid of!

Li Chen closed the Jade Slips and said calmly, "Punish them strictly according to the law, as a warning to others."

That single sentence settled how they would be handled.

Luo Hui accepted the order and withdrew. The Minister of Works stepped forward impatiently, his face glowing with excitement. "Your Majesty! The nation's main railway lines are now fully connected, and branch lines in every prefecture are being laid at an accelerated pace. Within three years, the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty will achieve the grand spectacle of 'one gauge across ten thousand miles, trains connecting a thousand cities'!"

He presented a meticulously drawn railway map. Li Chen examined it closely, a flicker of approval passing through his eyes.

"Excellent. Lin Mo made a tremendous contribution to this project. Reward him with a residence in the Imperial Capital and confer upon him the additional title of Vice Minister of Works in recognition of his service."

The Minister of Works was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him for his grace.

The Minister of Rites was just about to step forward to report when he saw Chancellor Zhao Wenyuan move ahead of him. He could only retreat in disappointment.

Zhao Wenyuan looked grave as he said solemnly, "Your Majesty, the Eternal Day Empire has recently imposed additional trade taxes on our southern vassal kingdoms and blockaded their