He had already anticipated that the remaining three vassal kings would not obediently surrender when he issued the imperial edict ordering them to come to the capital and hand over their military power.
The Prince of Jin feigned illness, claiming he had been bedridden for some time. He sent one of his unfavored sons to the capital, who also handed over military power, but the number of troops was less than 50,000.
His reasoning was that the Northeast was freezing cold, had a small population, and infertile land, making it extremely difficult to muster 50,000 troops.
Given his advanced age, he will not make the long journey back to the capital. It is hoped that the new emperor will understand the plight of his elderly uncle.
People from Shu also came, supposedly the adopted son of the King of Chu, and handed over about 80,000 troops, who were still on their way.
Xiao Yuan's family was also on the road.
Xiao Shiyan was puzzled: "Both the Prince of Jin and the Prince of Chu, those two old foxes, sent people who weren't even close to them to the capital. How could the Prince of Fenyang dare to bring his...family to the capital?"
The thought that Su Xuerong, who used to call him "husband" sweetly in his arms, was now his aunt made Xiao Shiyan's anger burn uncontrollably.
"Hmph! If he dares to come, I will make sure he never returns!" Xiao Shiyan said with a fierce glint in his eyes.
Feng Baochao glanced at him, but still remained meek and obedient in serving him.
Su Xuerong was stunned after hearing Xiao Yuan's plan, her expression tense: "Are you planning to directly attack the imperial city?"
Didn't he establish himself as king in the south in his previous life?
Why did the plan change so suddenly this time?
Xiao Yuan held her close and gently brushed the strands of hair that fell beside her ear: "He is now the rightful emperor. If I don't seize this opportunity to bring him down, the consequences will be dire!"
If Xiao Shiyan wanted to trap him like a turtle in a jar, then he would cut off his own supply line!
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