The empress secretly sighed, "As expected, these people would really use this matter to make trouble. The Minister of Revenue is the Imperial Master's man, and the empress is well aware of that."
"Your Majesty, when the late emperor passed away, he made you the new emperor against all odds. He said that although you are a woman, your abilities far exceed those of men. However, since you ascended the throne, not only have you not made any plans to serve the country and the people, but you have also acted absurdly and excessively. This is not the behavior of a wise ruler!"
At this time, another censor stepped out and reprimanded the empress.
A cold light flashed in Wu Zhaojun's eyes. Why am I at a loss? It's all because of you. Besides, the commotion in Tian seems to be a bit big.
"Do you think I am not qualified to be the emperor? How about Censor Cui and Minister Song recommend an emperor?"
Wu Zhaojun, who had a trump card in hand, became much tougher at this moment and rebuked him in a cold voice.
The empress's uncharacteristic toughness made Censor Cui and Minister Song a little slow to react.
The national teacher at the front saw that the empress was angry and thought that she was really too young. He couldn't stand it anymore. In this case, he would use this topic to force her to take the position.
In an ordinary dynasty, powerful officials rarely dared to force the emperor to abdicate so directly, but he was no ordinary powerful official.
So the Imperial Master stepped forward and bowed slightly, saying, "Your Majesty, I think that Prince Rui is both virtuous and talented, and he is the descendant of the late emperor, so he is more suitable to be the emperor of the Great Zhou than you."
As soon as the Imperial Master finished speaking, half of the court officials were in an uproar. Even Wu Zhaojun's face changed. How bold! This was a rebellion and a palace invasion.
However, half of the court officials were not very surprised. Apparently, they had heard the news in advance. These people were also the followers of the imperial teacher.
"Master, you are plotting treason!"
An old minister stood up, pointed at the imperial teacher and angrily scolded him.
In the court, half of the ministers are followers of the imperial teacher, and the remaining half are divided into three types: one is the neutral and self-protective faction headed by the prime minister, one is the fence-sitter, and the other is loyal to the empress.
But only a small number of ministers were loyal to the empress.
"Old Secretary Tang, Your Majesty, I think it was you, the old immortal, who instigated this."
The Imperial Master turned around angrily, pointed at the old man and loudly rebuked him.
Then the national teacher flicked his sleeves and said in a cold voice: "Today, this national teacher will eliminate the thieves who are causing chaos in the country for the Great Zhou."
"Master, are you going to act on my behalf? Where do you want to put me? Are you really planning a rebellion?"
The empress still sat on the throne, speaking coldly from a high position.
"What our country's teacher did today was for the sake of the Great Zhou and the people!"
The Imperial Master was no longer humble and spoke in a cold voice.
“Wow! Wow! Wow!”
At this moment, outside the court hall, bursts of cheers suddenly rang out.
“Swish! Swish!”
At the entrance of the hall, a dozen or so golden-armored Phoenix Guards also drew the long swords at their waists.
One of the Phoenix Guards ran into the hall and reported to the Empress: "Your Majesty, the Imperial City's Five Armies have surrounded the hall!"
"Master, you are plotting treason!"
Wu Zhaojun had a cold look on her face, and she felt angry but also relieved.
The Imperial Master's methods were indeed powerful. She took control of the Five Armies Guarding the Imperial City without any warning, and secretly colluded with nearly half of the court officials, without her noticing a single rumor.
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