Cao Mao's sudden summons left many ministers somewhat startled.
Had something serious happened?
When they saw that even Xiahou Xian, who commanded the Central Army, was present, they became still more certain of their guess. Something serious must have happened!
Soon, these senior ministers assembled in the East Hall.
With solemn expressions, they bowed to the emperor, then took their seats on either side.
Cao Mao sat at the head, his expression equally stern.
Wang Chang sat beside him, looking at the senior ministers gathered in the court, feeling somewhat dazed.
Only after everyone had arrived did Cao Mao speak. "Do not worry, gentlemen. I summoned you for no other reason than that the Grand General Who Conquers the South's memorial greatly heartened me. That is why I called you here to discuss it."
Everyone's eyes immediately settled on Wang Chang. It was this fellow?
Cao Mao said calmly, "Lord Wang, please explain your Strategies of Governance to everyone."
Wang Chang looked at them and explained his Strategies of Governance once more.
Hearing this, the ministers understood.
Quite a few of these senior ministers knew of Wang Chang's Strategies of Governance. After all, they were veteran officials who had spent many years at court.
Wang Chang finished explaining his seven Strategies of Governance.
Only then did Cao Mao speak. "I believe Lord Wang's Strategies of Governance are eminently sound. What do you think, gentlemen?"
Wang Su nodded and said, "Indeed they are. He ought to be rewarded."
But Cao Mao swept his hand through the air. "I will not reward him!"
"I intend to implement these Strategies of Governance now. Once they have been carried out, I will distribute rewards according to your performance and the corresponding results!"
"I summoned you here not to discuss how to reward Lord Wang,