Chapter 3: Forcing the Emperor to Abdicate
The ministers were silent. After Situ Changqin's words, there was a brief silence outside the bedroom door, and Queen Qianhe Liyou just looked at Situ Changqin coldly. Please remember our website
At this time, a woman kneeling in the second row raised her head slightly and looked at Qian Heliyou with an inquiring look in her eyes.
Qianhe Liyou naturally noticed the look in this person's eyes, and he knew his identity without thinking too much. It was none other than the current Minister of War, Long Xizhao, who was the top scholar in both civil and military affairs. He could be said to be a leader of the younger generation. What's most special is that this person has a close relationship with this soul and one spirit, and they should be considered friends.
"My dear Long, do you have something to say?" Qianhe Liyou naturally understood that Long Xizhao did not have something to say, but was waiting for her to speak. However, looking at the shining eyes of Long Xizhao, she suddenly felt like teasing her.
Qian Heliyou's question broke the tense silence, and everyone looked at Long Xizhao at the same time. Even though Long Xizhao was extremely smart, she was a little dazed at this moment, but she reacted quickly. Her face restrained and instantly became very angry as she looked at Situ Changqin.
Long Xizhao has always been smooth, and her overly intelligent mind is often concealed under cynicism. But there are always times in life when you want to take a gamble. She has lived a dull life for too long. Now may be the time to take a gamble. The stakes are a bit high. If she fails, she will die.
"Bold Situ Changqin, how dare you get up without the emperor's order?" This so-called thunder with little rain seemed to be just like Long Xizhao's current state. Although she decided to take a gamble, betting that the emperor seemed to want to make some move, otherwise he would not have such an attitude, and would not lock up the hated concubine, but she could not jump down without scruples, and had to test it out.
Qianhe Liyou suddenly felt that something was similar. Looking at Long Xizhao, he felt that this person was very much like a cunning fox.
"Long Xizhao, it's not your turn to intervene in the affairs of this general. Your Majesty, are you going to let him go or not?" With his arrogance growing stronger, Situ Changqin's tone became more and more impolite. He even walked towards the emperor step by step in full view of everyone.
Everyone held their breath, and the surrounding imperial guards held their weapons nervously, wanting to rush over to protect the emperor but not daring to act rashly.
"Your Majesty," Long Xizhao looked at Qian Heliyou with an inquiring look, hoping that she could give a clear meaning. This Situ Changqin was indeed too outrageous. Such behavior was simply a provocation to the imperial power.
Qian Heliyou saw Long Xizhao's question, and a hint of bloodthirsty coldness flashed in his deep eyes. He nodded gently and waved his hand to let the surrounding imperial guards surround Situ Changqin.
At the same time, Situ Changqin also took out a bamboo tube from her bosom and fired it towards the sky. A startling sound rang out, which was the signal that Situ Changqin had prepared. When she heard that Hongyu was imprisoned, she knew that something had changed. She had already given instructions before entering the palace, and she had been preparing for a situation like today for a long time.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Once the signal was given, there was no turning back. Situ Changqin's tone was cold, her right hand already on the weapon. She was the commander of the army and could wear weapons into the palace.
Qianhe Liyou said nothing, but just looked at the somewhat panicked court officials in front of him, sighing in his heart. He didn't expect that he would start a killing spree on the first day he arrived here. He didn't know whether these people were unlucky or he was too murderous.
"Your Majesty," Long Xizhao's voice also had a hint of anxiety. After all, judging from Situ Changqin's posture, he was already prepared, and they only had these people in the palace, and not all of them were reliable. They didn't know whether it was feasible or not. But since the emperor had such an attitude, he should be prepared. Long Xizhao looked at the emperor, hoping to see something, but was surprised to find that the emperor seemed to have become even more profound, so that she could not even see anything. She was shocked, but didn't know what to do.
"Situ Changqin, as a marshal, you command 500,000 soldiers and 150,000 people are responsible for the safety of the imperial city. That is to say, if you rebel now, these 150,000 soldiers will become your bargaining chips for rebellion. Moreover, if I am not mistaken, these people should have arrived outside the palace and are even approaching my bedroom. What do you think, is it true or not?"
"You know, huh. But even if you know, so what? Everyone in the court and the palace is mine. You are dissolute and cruel, and have long been deserted by your friends and relatives. The internal and external troubles of the Qianhe Dynasty are all due to you, a tyrant. Now I, Situ Changqin, am only acting on behalf of heaven and pleading for the people. Huh, considering that you and I have been a monarch and his subject, I do not want to make it too difficult for you. Just cut off your own throat." After Situ Changqin's words, everyone understood completely that this was basically forcing the emperor to abdicate and usurping the throne. They did not expect it to happen so suddenly. Some people were already wondering whether the emperor's sudden coma was also caused by Situ Changqin, and that the imprisonment of the evil concubine was also related to this.
"Hmph, a rebel is a rebel after all. No matter how nicely you say it, you will always have to bear the stigma of a rebel. As for you, do you want to follow me or this rebel? Now make your position clear. Those who are willing to follow me to wipe out the rebels should stand behind me." The court was in chaos, and she wanted to clean it up. Now that she had such an opportunity, how could she not seize it?
Ten thousand years of existence have made her thinking rigid and persistent. She hates people who have no sense of propriety and self-awareness the most. Moreover, for her, betrayal is an unforgivable act.
Not all the court officials came to visit the patient this time, but they accounted for two-thirds of them, as many as more than twenty people. Except for a few people who were extremely surprised and panicked, the rest did not seem surprised and made their choice quickly. Most of them stood behind Situ Changqin almost at the first time and only a few stood behind Qianhe Liyou. These people included Long Xizhao and someone she pulled over, two family members of the other concubines in the harem and three members of the Luo family represented by Queen Mother Luo Yu, which did not exceed one-third.
“Hahaha, Qianhe Liyou, look at you as an emperor. There are only a few people in the entire court who support you. How can you face the ancestors of your Qianhe family? I feel ashamed for you.” Situ Changqin laughed wildly, his eyes became arrogant, and then he looked at the ministers who were still hesitating, and said arrogantly: "Why don't you make a choice quickly, my army will be here soon, and if you don't make a choice, I will be the only one to help you choose." At this time, no matter whether it is Situ Changqin or Qianhe Liyou, the most taboo is those who are wavering and don't know their position
Following Situ Changqin's words, Qianhe Liyou also looked at those people and identified them one by one. In addition to a few unimportant minor officials, there was also the prime minister Li Yao. However, this man did not seem to be without choice, but was waiting for something.
"Your Majesty, may I ask you a few questions?" As expected, Li Yao spoke with a respectful demeanor, and there was no sign of anything unusual.
Qian Heliyou looked at the thirty-something-year-old woman in front of him. She had a Confucian air and looked gentle, but she could not be ignored.
"Ask." She wanted to hear what this powerful prime minister wanted to ask.
"If I do not make a choice, what will you do to me after you have quelled the civil unrest?"
"Reanalyze your own value and exist based on your own worth." And this sentence applies not only to those who did not make a choice, but also to all the civil and military officials of the dynasty. She had already thought so during the time when Luo Weiqing was in a coma.
Li Yao was very surprised. She didn't expect that the emperor, who was always known for his tyranny, would say such a rational thing. She thought the emperor would kill them all. However, saying such things at this time would make people even more helpless. What was the emperor thinking? Why did he answer like this? Li Yao was confused.
And it was not only Li Yao who was confused, but also Long Xizhao, Situ Changqin and others. Anyone who had a bit of brains was also confused. At this moment, chaos began to appear in the palace, and everyone could already hear panicked footsteps.
"Your Majesty, this is bad. A large number of unknown soldiers appeared outside the palace and tried to force their way into the palace. Although the Imperial Guards fought desperately, they still couldn't defend the palace gate. The enemy's attack was too fast and they will soon reach Xuanyuan Palace." Wei Han, the commander of the Imperial Guards who was responsible for guarding the palace, rushed over covered in blood and knelt in front of Qianhe Liyou with a sad face.
Qian He Li You's expression became even colder, but he ignored Wei Han and instead glanced at Prime Minister Li Yao and others.
"Hahaha, the palace has been lost, Qianhe Liyou, it has come to this, why don't you admit defeat? And you foolish ministers, it has come to this, don't you know what to choose? I tell you, if you don't make a choice, when my army comes, it will be too late for you to choose." Situ Changqin was a narrow-minded person. Seeing that these people had not chosen him at this time, he already felt resentment in his heart, and even decided that he must find an opportunity to deal with these people after seizing the throne.
After seeing the dire situation and hearing Situ Changqin's threats, the ministers who had not made a choice could no longer think and hurriedly stood behind Situ Changqin. However, Prime Minister Li Yao still did not move, but just frowned and looked at Situ Changqin.
"Li Yao, why don't you submit to me? Do you want to go against me?" Situ Changqin scolded impatiently.
"Situ Changqin, Li Yao is not talented, but he knows how to be loyal to the emperor and love the country. The emperor is tyrannical, but he is the emperor of the Qianhe Dynasty. Although Li Yao does not like what the emperor does, he will definitely not stand behind you at this moment. Even if you kill Li Yao, Li Yao will only be a subject of the Qianhe Dynasty, and will not be a running dog of your Situ family." Li Yao scolded painfully, and her slightly thin body made people feel unusually great. She stood there, not choosing Qianhe Liyou, the emperor of a country, but also clearly told everyone that she would not choose Situ Changqin, the rebellious person.
After hearing what Li Yao said, Qianhe Liyou's eyes lit up, and he looked at Li Yao with a hint of admiration.
At this time, the shouting and killing sound came closer, and the strong smell of blood spread, opening the bloody prelude.
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