This time it was Liu Qumao's turn to be choked. He didn't know whether to answer or not.

Saying no is equivalent to overturning what you just said.

It is said that without Liu Tan saying anything, Liu Qumao could imagine that the other party would use military achievements to slap him in the face.

Liu Qumao shut up reluctantly. He knew that his original decision was right. He had to get rid of the King of the Northern Territory first. This little bastard was much more difficult to deal with than the Crown Prince.

Seeing that Liu Qumao remained silent, Liu Tan looked around and said, "I haven't told you all about this plan. On the one hand, I'm afraid it will leak out, and on the other hand, the tactics of the elite regiment's attacks are always kept secret. No one else knows except me and the generals. This has always been our custom. I believe you all don't think this is inappropriate, do you?"

The Imperial Censor cupped his hands to hide the smile that he was about to suppress and said, "It's all up to Your Highness to decide."

Sang Hongyang also lowered his head and said, "I am incompetent and cannot help Your Highness with his worries, but I will certainly not hinder Your Highness."

Liu Tan clapped his hands and said, "That's settled then. Okay, there's nothing else to do for now, so let's go."

Everyone: ???

After Liu Tan finished speaking, he stood up and left, not giving Liu Qumao a chance to fight back.

After he left, Liu Qumao also flicked his sleeves and left with his men with a gloomy face.

Some officials were clearly confused and couldn't help but ask, "Is this... is this all?"

Sang Hongyang asked, "What else? The most important thing right now is to put down the rebellion. If that's solved, what other problems will there be?"

"If that's all, His Highness can just send someone to give the order. Why would there be a need to call us all here?" Some people found it unbelievable. It was just a matter of a single sentence.

The Imperial Censor and Sang Hongyang walked out side by side, laughing as they walked, "Your Highness summoned us here just to show us a spectacle. This spectacle... is truly thrilling."

Sang Hongyang coughed lightly and said, "Be careful with your words, be careful with your words."

The Imperial Censor raised his eyebrows and said, "I have been cautious for a long time. Hey, Your Highness and Your Majesty are really similar."

Sang Hongyang thought back to when Liu Tan mentioned the words "leaking the news" and deliberately glanced at Liu Qumao. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "Your Majesty was not so reckless when he was young."

When Liu Che first ascended the throne, he was somewhat fearless like a newborn calf. However, at that time he had been taken care of and taught by the previous emperor for a long time, so he had to maintain his reputation, so he often swallowed his anger.

However, their Highness the King of the North has probably never suffered any loss, and his train of thought is probably something that others will never be able to figure out, so no one can withstand his sudden whims.

If it were Liu Che, he would definitely not ask: "Can you teach me how to fight?"

Of course, those who didn't understand were just watching the fun. As for the Imperial Censor and Sang Hongyang, they were so happy because they found that His Royal Highness the King of the Northern Territory's move was really brilliant.

It seemed that the people were recruited and then dispersed without saying anything, but in fact, it served to warn Liu Qumao and showed that he was weak inside, making those fence-sitters less swayed.

The previously extremely powerful Liu Qumao had to retreat when facing His Royal Highness the King of the Northern Territory. Power is still in the hands of the royal family. The prime minister can never be above the direct descendants of the royal family. This is the key point!

I guess after the show everyone will start to discuss what to do next.

At least Sang Hongyang and the Grand Censor need to think about it.

Liu Tan, who was speculated by them, never expected that these people had such wild imaginations.

He recruited people here just to announce in a high-profile manner that the military power was in his hands, and everyone should behave themselves.

As for beating Liu Qumao, he was not beating him, he was hitting him!

He had said before that he would definitely help Chen Ajiao and Liu Ju vent their anger. Now that he couldn't touch Liu Qumao, he would just collect some interest first.

To put it simply, Liu Tan just wanted to vent his anger and didn't think that far ahead at all.

But it was not just the Grand Censor and Sang Hongyang who thought a lot, even Liu Qumao thought a lot.

After the meeting, he gathered with his followers, sat on the upper hand with a gloomy face and said, "Where is the King of Changyi now? Why hasn't he come yet?"

Someone immediately said, "Your Highness the Prince of Changyi is still a hundred miles away from Chang'an and is almost there."

"Useless!" Liu Qumao slammed his hand on the table. "I did all this just to delay the King of the Northern Territory, so he could quickly enter Chang'an and take charge of important affairs. Yet, he let the King of the Northern Territory enter Chang'an first and even took control of the military."

Liu Qumao was extremely angry. He also didn't understand. Changyi State was closer to Chang'an than the Northern Border State, so why could it be so slow on the road?

Someone whispered, "The Prince of Changyi is a delicate and noble man, so he came by carriage. Because the weather was getting hotter, he had to stop at noon to rest, so he was a little slow."

When Liu Qumao heard this, he was almost suffocated by anger. They were both rushing to Chang'an, but one was still taking his time and being picky about the quality of the journey, while the other was running day and night, not only reaching Chang'an but also capturing two rebels.

This was the first time he wished he was supporting the King of the North.

If this was the King of the North, then what did he have to worry about? He only needed to pass on the news from Chang'an to the King of the North, and His Highness could handle the rest himself!

In fact, it wasn't just Liu Quma who thought this way; even his subordinates thought the same. Some couldn't help but say, "Prime Minister Liu, why don't we just surrender to the King of the Northern Territory..."

"Nonsense!" Liu Qumao was furious. "What's the difference between voting for him and voting for the crown prince?"

This is what distressed Liu Qumao the most. He wanted to run to Liu Tan and complain: Look at you, you have the status, the merits, and the favor, so why don’t you wake up?

Isn't being an emperor better than being some rubbish King of the North? How could someone be so clueless?

The Prime Minister's followers exchanged glances. Liu Qumao's son, who had been sitting to the side without saying anything, couldn't help but ask, "Then... wouldn't it be better to vote for the Crown Prince?"

"Foolish!" Liu Qumao said coldly, "The Crown Prince has been in the court for many years. How can there be any place for us by his side?"

Liu Qumao's son looked at him without saying anything, always feeling that his father was a little strange.

You are the prime minister. Even if the prince ascends the throne, you will have a seat in the court. Why are you in such a hurry?

Liu Qumao took a look at his son and sighed in his heart, thinking that the son is not like his father.

But he still said earnestly: "At this point, there is no turning back. The only thing we can do is wait for the King of Changyi to come."

But everyone was very worried. The King of the Northern Territory came to the capital with two imperial edicts from the Crown Prince and the Queen, so the King of Changyi's coming was not justified. In addition, the King of the Northern Territory was so powerful that they didn't know how to deal with it when the time came.

At this point, everyone felt that the Prime Minister must have a backup plan, but they didn't know what it was.

Liu Tan thought so too, but he didn't have time to engage in internal fighting with Liu Qumao for the time being. He had to get rid of all these rebels.

After meeting with everyone and defeating Liu Qumao, Liu Tan turned around and gathered the elite troops.

Although they had just experienced a war, the elite regiment is now full of energy and spirit, and is even stronger than before - nothing can boost military morale and spirit better than a victory.

As Liu Tan approached, the captain who had led the team earlier boldly asked, "Your Highness, when are we going to go out and fight the rebels? Can we lead the charge?"

Liu Tan originally wanted to make a mobilization or something. After all, people will die in war, and he must let these people go to the battlefield without any worries.

Unexpectedly, each member of the elite group was filled with excitement, as if they were not engaged in the business of beheading people.

He was a little amused and said, "Are you so anxious?"

The young soldiers of the elite regiment all laughed and said, "If we were any later, the credit would have been snatched away by the captain of the guards."

Liu Tan never expected that these people would already be thinking about military merit, so he had no choice but to say: "Then you must behave well tomorrow. I won't go with you tomorrow, but I will watch over you from the city wall."

After he said this, he was worried that the people below might have other ideas, but unexpectedly, everyone seemed relieved and clamored, "It would be best if His Highness didn't follow."

Liu Tan: ???

He feigned anger, put his hands on his hips, and said, "Alright, are you all going to turn the tables? How dare you treat me like a burden?"

"No, no, who would dare to treat His Highness as a burden? Isn't it because we're afraid that His Highness will get hurt and we can't afford the compensation?"

Liu Tan joked with them for a while before saying seriously, "Tomorrow it's up to you all. I'll have a banquet in Chang'an to celebrate your success!"

Everyone immediately clasped their fists and said, "Yes!"

Originally, Liu Tan thought that since two armies had been destroyed, the remaining two groups would definitely have to unite, otherwise they would not be able to fight.

Unexpectedly, the two rebel forces outside did not react at all, as if they were unaware that their allies had been wiped out. Liu Tan originally wanted to catch them all in one fell swoop, but now... he was afraid that he had to divide his troops.

But the problem is, he only has 500 elite troops, how to divide the troops?

In the end, the elite regiment could only be sent to the side with more enemy troops, and the remaining side was entrusted to one person - Wei Kang.

Speaking of Wei Kang, he was also unlucky.

As the son of Wei Qing, he has been influenced to some extent. He is not as good as the best but better than the worst. What's more, he is the eldest son. It doesn't make sense that Wei Buyi and Wei Deng are both talented but he is not?

Even if he didn't know much, he still knew a little, so when the rebels came, he took the initiative to offer to fight them.

As a result, he was rejected by the ministers in the court on the grounds that he had no experience.

Wei Kang was definitely not convinced, but unfortunately Wei Qing passed away early, and most of Wei Qing's subordinates had died out over the years, or had been transferred to other places.

Looking across Chang'an, no one could speak to him.

As for Princess Yangxin and Princess Dangli, they certainly don't want Wei Kang to go to the battlefield. Who doesn't want their family to be safe and healthy?

Now Liu Tan had few useful men under his command, so Wei Kang took the initiative to find Liu Tan. Liu Tan thought about it and simply let him lead the troops.

He also warned: "It doesn't matter if you lose, don't be stupid and rush forward on your own. This time is just for you to practice. Don't listen to their nonsense about not being able to lead troops without experience. Everyone has a first time."

Wei Kang is much older than Liu Tan. Compared with his younger brothers, he looks more like his father Wei Qing - at least he is quite similar in that steady and steady nature.

Hearing Liu Tan's words, he was a little amused and could only assure himself, "Your Highness, rest assured. I will definitely fulfill my mission."

Liu Tan said, "No, seriously, I'm asking you to go now because I'm under pressure. If anything happens to you, Princess Yangxin and Sister Dangli will probably come knocking on my door!"

Wei Kang was silent for a while and then said, "I...I understand."

Liu Tan smiled and patted his shoulder. It must be said that Wei Kang's guarantee was indeed effective. He... was rather cautious on the battlefield, taking steady steps and refusing to take risks.

But things were more exciting on Liu Tan's side. The elite regiment directly formed a team in the shape of an arrow tip, like a sharp knife stabbing into the enemy.

The elite regiment was well-equipped and had good horses. The moment they launched the charge, the enemy was knocked to the ground before they could even react.

As soon as Liu Tan saw this scene, he knew that the battle was won.

He was just waiting for news from Wei Buzhi on the city wall.

Not long after, a scout from the elite regiment came to report: Captain Wei led his men south!