Ouyang Zheng stood up suddenly.

"Impossible, there must be a misunderstanding here!"

"If it really is Your Majesty, I will definitely submit a petition!"

"What's the point of writing a petition?"

Ning Que looked at Ouyang Zheng with a half-smile.

When faith collapses, people will go crazy.

He himself is not much better.

Although Ouyang Zheng often made blunt criticisms, he was loyal and devoted. He loved Emperor Feng deeply but also criticized him harshly. Because he had infinitely beautiful visions for Emperor Feng, he held him to a higher standard.

"No, that's impossible!"

"That's absolutely impossible!"

"Your Majesty, please don't be provoked by Tian Zhongxun!"

"He must be deliberately trying to sow discord between you and His Majesty."

Ouyang Zheng seemed to have thought of something.

He quickly stood up.

"Your Majesty, please keep your eyes open."

"Don't listen to the nonsense of evil people."

"Your Highness, consider how His Majesty has treated you over the years. He approved your request to save the Lin family, and his favors to marry Lin Xianhong. Then, when you divorced, his majesty also approved it, declaring the anniversary of the death of the old Prince Ning a national day of mourning. You two are brothers, and Tian Zhongxun is simply trying to sow discord. He wants you brothers to fight and cause civil unrest in Dafeng!"

Ning Que just looked at Ouyang Zheng.

He was so angry that he kept stamping his feet.

If possible, he didn't want to believe it.

But one thing after another forced him to believe it.

"Ouyang, do you think I would be so stupid?"

"Are you so sure based on just a few words from Tian Zhongxun?"

"But……"

Ning Que raised his hand calmly.

Slowly revealing everything he knew.

Ouyang Zheng's expression was also changing rapidly.

From initial suspicion to contradiction, and finally to numbness.

He sat down helplessly, his whole body cold.

"Your Majesty, do you have any solid evidence for what you said?"

"This matter concerns the fate of Dafeng!"

"If it's true, then..."

Emperor Feng is not the son of the previous emperor?

But the heir of the Gu family? !

"This king really has no substantial evidence."

"According to my and Tian Zhongxun's speculation, Gu Shuang may have left the evidence to the Gu family. That's why Emperor Feng has been extremely wary of the Gu family over the years and has never dared to take action against them. Lord Ouyang has seen how I have treated Your Majesty over the years. As for whether it's true or not, you can figure it out for yourself."

Ning Que looked at Ouyang Zheng calmly.

Also waiting for his answer.

He believed that Ouyang Zheng would have his own judgment.

One thing may just be a coincidence.

But could all these things be a coincidence?

Emperor Feng was initially unpopular but eventually secured the throne. Could he really be just a white lotus and a non-stick pan?

Including the dethronement of the former crown prince, does it really have nothing to do with Emperor Feng?

You can understand these things just by thinking about them.

There must be something fishy going on.

It is impossible for Emperor Feng to be so great and glorious.

One cannot maintain the throne by relying solely on benevolence and righteousness.

Even the highly respected Emperor Wen was notoriously treacherous. He treated the people with impeccable kindness. But who among the ministers in the court was not afraid of Emperor Wen?

"Then what does the prince want to do?"

"Emperor Feng is not as simple as he appears." Ning Que let out a long sigh and said slowly, "In the past, Emperor Gaozu established a rule that if Emperor Feng is deceived by treacherous ministers, Prince Ning will lead his troops to purge the emperor and punish the treacherous ministers!"

"Emperor Feng murdered his father and brother, usurping the throne. He then murdered my father and brother, and caused the deaths of 30,000 elite soldiers in Hulu Valley. Furthermore, he is not the son of the previous emperor, and does not have the bloodline of our great-grandfather. Therefore, I must raise the banner and overthrow his rule!"

"Well..."

Ouyang Zheng smiled self-deprecatingly and nodded.

He seemed to have aged several years at this moment.

Looking to the west, his face was full of bitterness.

He can be said to have watched Emperor Feng grow up.

So I know a lot of things.

He originally thought that Emperor Feng was definitely a heroic ruler.

You can achieve great things in the future.

Even realizing the long-cherished wish of past emperors is possible. With the help of Ning Que, the lucky star, we will definitely be able to go further in the future.

But now...

Ouyang Zheng stared blankly into the distance.

In the future, Dafeng will inevitably be involved in war.

Ouyang Zheng turned and looked at Ning Que again.

"Your Majesty, I will not advise you any further."

"Since you have made your decision, I, an old minister, will not say any more."

"If Emperor Feng is truly not the last emperor's son, then it is only natural for Your Highness to ascend the throne. However, Your Highness, please remember that the people suffer when the world rises or falls. If war does come to pass, Your Highness, please stay true to your principles and refrain from harming innocent people."

Ouyang Zheng stood up and bowed deeply.

Although it was not said explicitly, it has been expressed.

"The prefect's teachings are engraved in my heart."

"So, this king also has something that needs you to do."

"Your Majesty, please speak frankly."

"The governor knows me well." Ning Que smiled. "I don't want to kill anyone if I can avoid it. As long as you can be of use to me, everything is fine. Linzi City is crucial, and it also affects the outcome of this eastern expedition. From now on, the governor doesn't need to have ambitions, just do what needs to be done. When the king starts a rebellion, the governor will cooperate."

"The Emperor wants to install county officials and control the three prefectures of Linzi. Then you should develop the local villages and surround the cities with them. In future uprisings, I will make them realize that these farmers are also very useful!"

"The countryside...surrounds the city?"

Ouyang Zheng was stunned on the spot.

This idea is really fresh.

But now it seems that this is the only way.

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