Imperial City, court meeting!
All the ministers had gathered here long ago, and each of them had a solemn expression on their face.
They had already heard about what happened outside Jingzhou City.
This is so bold!
It would be fine if the imperial envoy was assassinated in his own fiefdom.
But now!
How dare they brazenly send regular troops to attack and kill imperial officials!
It’s still outside Jingzhou City, at the feet of the emperor!
Aren’t these princes too bold?
What’s the difference between this and treason!
Today's court meeting must be to discuss with them the strategy of conquering the vassal kings and ask for their advice.
Although the empress seems to be working hard to govern the country these days, she also has a good reputation.
But after all, the treasury was empty, and the troops at hand were mostly useless.
Just in case, just a little carelessness...
If they lose the battle, a certain vassal king will take control of Jingzhou and ascend the throne as emperor!
At that time, how will the new emperor deal with these people who came up with the idea?
Maybe for a while, I won’t say anything, but I will always get some small shoes, right?
After three to five years when I have control of the court and the overall situation, will there be a reckoning?
After all, war is unpredictable.
Thinking back to those days.
Liu Bang had an allied force of 560,000 in Pengcheng, who were well-rested and ready for battle. The strength of their army was unprecedented.
However...
The King of Chu led 30,000 cavalry and attacked for three days without taking any rest.
With a sudden attack, the 560,000 people were thrown into chaos and fled in panic.
Then, he beheaded Liu Bang on the spot.
Don’t look down on the young and poor!
Who knows whether these princes will become emperors?
They didn't dare to board Yan Jiaoran's broken ship.
Besides, no matter who becomes the emperor, he has to rely on their connections and relationships to govern the country.
Anyway, he is an official in the court.
Why take such a big risk?
Therefore, all the ministers looked solemn and reached a consensus without any prior agreement, ready to play dumb and fool Yan Jiaoran.
However, everyone waited for a long time but did not see Yan Jiaoran.
"My Lord, His Majesty is..."
Ding Renlu quietly walked up behind the Minister of Revenue Ying Wuyong and whispered.
Ying Wuyong shook his head calmly: "Isn't this better?"
"My lord, you are brilliant!"
Ding Renlu realized the truth and returned to his seat, while the old monk entered into meditation.
Since the empress doesn't come, they don't have to be scolded, nor do they have to offend others by giving advice. Isn't that great?
Everyone waited and waited, but there was no sign of Yan Jiaoran.
Just when I was about to rejoice that I had escaped.
Murong Yanran's voice rang out in the hall: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
The ministers' faces turned serious and they prepared to salute.
But then, Yan Jiaoran's cold voice suddenly rang out: "Forget it!"
The ministers froze in their tracks, slowly raised their heads, and seeing Yan Jiaoran's gloomy expression, they all sighed in their hearts.
Sure enough, what is meant to come will come.
I'm going to be scolded again.
If you get scolded, you have to have the attitude to get scolded.
In an instant, everyone stood like javelins, not daring to breathe heavily, let alone speak.
Yan Jiaoran looked at the civil and military officials in the court with a cold expression. The strong aura of the emperor instantly made the air solemn.
In the Taiji Hall, it was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
The two sides have been in a stalemate.
No one spoke.
Yan Jiaoran could no longer sit still and took the initiative to speak, breaking the deadlock. She asked with a forced smile:
"I think you all heard about what happened yesterday?"
"I wonder if you have any ideas?"
Hearing this.
Left Prime Minister Kong Lingda took a staggering step forward.
He trembled and said, "This old minister believes that this must have been framed by a traitor!"
Old fox.
Yan Jiaoran sneered, feeling very contemptuous in her heart.
Her expression remained unchanged, and she turned her gaze to Yang Yingguang and asked:
"Right Prime Minister, what do you think?"
Yang Yingguang stepped forward and said, "I have checked the roster of the Imperial Guards and there are no vacancies."
"Last night, I pondered over this matter, forgot to eat or sleep, and after careful consideration, I have finally confirmed that these people are the same group that attempted to assassinate Your Majesty!"
Yan Jiaoran showed sarcasm and said, "Since it's not the Imperial Guard, Minister of War, do you have any idea?"
Lei Fenkai walked out slowly and said, "I have already ordered a thorough check of the roster of soldiers in each prefecture and county, as well as an inspection of the weapons in the treasury. In just ten days, we will have an explanation!"
Their Lei family took advantage of the Xie family, but they did not dare to attack the vassal king who held military power.
The only option is to procrastinate.
"well--"
Yan Jiaoran sighed, frowned and said to herself:
"Since I ascended the throne, I have often reflected on a question."
"Why is it that the emperor was so easily deceived by treacherous ministers and took up arms against his own flesh and blood?"
Hmm...
The ministers' expressions tightened.
Although this seems to have nothing to do with the assassination.
But if you think about it carefully, there is actually a lot to it.
The core contradiction between the emperor and the princes is military power!
Could it be that the empress wants to use this opportunity to seize the military power of the vassal kings?
hiss……
All the ministers were silent.
Yan Jiaoran sighed again and called out, "Zongzheng, tell me, how can we ensure that the future emperor of the Great Zhou can be filial and respectful to the royal family and eliminate any further differences between them?"
The person named was Zong Zheng Yan Tongxiu, who was Yan Aotian’s uncle.
Among the thirty vassal kings of the Great Zhou, six were his descendants.
I saw that the Chief of the Imperial Clan, Yan Tongxiu, stood up with the help of a cane and said, "This old minister thinks that if we want the imperial clan members and the emperor not to be suspicious of each other in the future."
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