As Zhao Hao's order was given, news spread throughout Donghe City that the Crown Prince of Yue had joined forces with the barbarians and even led his army back to the imperial capital in an attempt to force the emperor to abdicate and seize the throne.

Overnight, everyone in Donghe City knew about this.

Soon, King Pingliang summoned all the generals and staff again to discuss the matter in depth.

In the meeting hall of the palace, Prince Pingliang sat at the top seat.

He is already in his fifties, but judging from his spirit and appearance, he looks just like he is in his forties.

Moreover, many years of military career did not make this prince rough. Instead, he had the temperament of a scholar.

His eyes were deep, and at first glance he looked like a man with deep ambitions.

On both sides below were the main generals in the army, and on the other were the staff who had followed him for many years.

After everyone was seated, the King of Pingliang spoke calmly, "Everyone, tell us what you want to say. There are rumors all over the city right now."

"What do you think?"

A general officer immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this news must have been deliberately spread by someone in the imperial capital."

"They had sent someone to contact the prince before, hoping that the prince would raise an army immediately and return to the capital to defend the king."

"But the prince did not give them a clear answer."

"Obviously, they can't sit still!"

"I want to use this method to put pressure on the prince."

The other general also stood up and said, "That's right, Your Majesty. Now we can't pretend we don't know."

"Once the prince really forced the emperor to abdicate, he even used brutal force."

"He usurped the throne."

"Then the prince will become a sinner."

"By that time, I'm afraid it will no longer be possible to turn the tide with our strength."

"Even if Your Majesty has the greatest reason, he can't explain it clearly!"

There was no expression on the face of Prince Pingliang. He just nodded slightly and asked softly:

"So, according to you, what should we do next?"

The general said, "Your Majesty, I think we should raise an army, hide during the day and travel at night, and quietly head to the imperial capital."

"According to our information, the Crown Prince will lead his troops to reach the Imperial Capital in about three days."

"We will be slightly late, about two days later."

"If it's any later, something unexpected might happen."

Prince Pingliang looked at his staff on the other side and asked, "What about you? What do you think?"

An old man with white hair and beard, who was sitting in the front row, slowly stood up.

He bowed to King Pingliang.

Then, he said slowly, "Your Majesty, since the news has already spread, there is no need to investigate how it spread."

"Now, the primary question is whether or not to send troops."

"When will the troops be dispatched?"

"It will maximize our interests."

"Of course, all of this is based on a premise, which is what the prince thinks in his heart."

After these words were spoken, no one in the entire conference room made a sound.

Everyone's eyes fell on King Pingliang.

King Pingliang lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

What the old aide said is not wrong.

The premise of everything is the determination of King Pingliang.

If you can't make up your mind, then any plan is nonsense.

In the end, you will fail.

This is also the main reason why this matter was delayed at the last meeting.

After a long while, King Pingliang looked at everyone, took a deep breath and said, "Everyone please step back first, and let me think twice."

"Tomorrow, I will give you a clear answer."

When everyone heard this, their faces all turned grim, and a few generals obviously wanted to say something more.

However, when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

It turned into a sigh, and they stood up and filed out of the meeting room.

Looking at the Divine Eagle leaving with everyone, the King of Pingliang was also full of confusion.

His life, so far.

The thing I regret most.

When he was fighting for the throne, he lacked determination and failed to make it to the end.

As a result, he missed the throne.

Now, we have come to such a crossroads again.

How similar.

With a faint sigh, King Pingliang walked out of the meeting room and returned to the backyard.

When he saw his concubine, he immediately came out of his gloomy and depressed state.

"My dear, is there anything fun today?"

His concubine was not only beautiful but also extremely gorgeous.

I also have a talent for coming up with different ways to have fun every day.

His only shortcoming is that he comes from a poor family and has never read poetry or books.

King Pingliang himself is not a person who likes to have fun.

However, watching the way this beloved concubine plays every time, I also find it novel and interesting.

This is also a point that he will never feel bored with.

Seeing King Pingliang coming, the woman immediately put down the toy in her hand, turned her head away, and began to sob softly.

King Pingliang was shocked and quickly walked over to the woman, held her in his arms and asked her with concern.

"My dear, what happened?"

"Why are you crying?"

The woman didn't say anything, but continued to sob.

Prince Pingliang was extremely anxious, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked at the maids serving him.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

"Who offended the princess?"

When the maids saw this, they were frightened and immediately knelt down.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I don't know what happened!"

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