Imperial city.
Han Jin brought back Fang Yunshi's head, and also brought back to the imperial city the news that Yun Zheng had been assassinated and Zuo Ren intended to send troops to approach Fuzhou to seek an explanation for Yun Zheng.
However, Han Jin only told Emperor Wen that the assassins were sent by Yun Li.
The unusual movements of the garrison troops at Beilu Pass caused the court officials to panic.
Yun Zheng had just forced Bei Huan to surrender, and now his army is at its peak.
If Yun Zheng really mobilized a large army to attack Fuzhou, it would be basically impossible for Fuzhou's more than 100,000 defenders to hold on.
Once Yun Zheng attacks the imperial city, many people will be in trouble.
Emperor Wen sat on the throne, his face showing no emotion, he just kept glancing at the court officials.
Facing Emperor Wen's gaze, many people felt uneasy in their hearts, not knowing what Emperor Wen meant.
"well……"
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After a long while, Emperor Wen sighed and waved his hand feebly, "Third rank and above personnel shall stay, the rest of you, disperse!"
Following Emperor Wen's order, everyone who should leave left.
The rest are all high-ranking officials in the court.
After everyone left, Emperor Wen ordered people to close the palace door.
Looking at the palace door slowly closing, many people were secretly worried.
Suddenly, a sense of oppression as if a storm was about to come came over me.
Emperor Wen looked up at the important officials who stayed behind and sighed helplessly: "I am old..."
Listening to Emperor Wen's words, everyone's hearts were beating fast.
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about?"
"Your Majesty is in the prime of life."
"Your Majesty is a few years older than me, but he looks much younger than me..."
"Yes, Your Majesty..."
Even though everyone is worried, they still have to flatter those who deserve it.
And to be honest, Emperor Wen was only in his early fifties, not really old.
"When you get old, you should accept your fate."
Emperor Wen waved his hands helplessly, "I want to follow the example of the ancient sages and abdicate in time to let the crown prince ascend the throne. What do you think, my dear ministers?"
boom!
Emperor Wen's words were like dropping a bombshell on the calm lake.
Everyone's heads were buzzing with shock at Emperor Wen's sudden words, and they stared at him stupidly on the throne.
Is Emperor Wen going to abdicate now?
What is going on?
Could it be because of the Sixth Prince’s matter?
Yun Li was also completely stunned by Emperor Wen's words, and was filled with ecstasy.
However, Yun Li quickly regained his senses.
As soon as the sixth brother makes some noise, my father is going to abdicate. There is obviously something wrong!
"Father!"
Coming back to his senses, Yun Li knelt down hastily, "I am far inferior to you in terms of talent and virtue. I still need to hone my skills. I cannot do without you, father! I beg you to take back your order!"
Listening to Yun Li's words, Xu Shifu couldn't help but nodded secretly.
Well, Yun Li is not stupid.
Not to mention that we don’t know whether Emperor Wen really wants to abdicate. Even if Emperor Wen really wants to abdicate, he has to refuse symbolically!
"I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order!"
As Yun Li knelt down, all the ministers followed suit.
"I have been on the throne for more than 20 years. I am old and tired."
Emperor Wen shook his head and sighed, "I used to always worry about the Three Border Cities, but now that they have been taken back, I have nothing to worry about anymore! I just want to abdicate as soon as possible, become the Supreme Emperor, and live a peaceful life for a few days! Mu Shun, draft the decree!"
Draft an order?
Mu Shun felt secretly bitter in his heart. How could he dare to draft an imperial decree?
"Please, Your Majesty, take back your order!"
Mu Shun also knelt down with a bang and lowered his head.
The ministers also followed suit and made the request again.
Xu Shifu knelt on the ground and secretly winked at Yun Li, indicating Yun Li to push hard.
In his heart, Yun Li hoped that Emperor Wen would abdicate, but he still had to perform the necessary show.
After hesitating for a long time, Yun Li suddenly raised his head and said, "Father is in his prime. I only want to assist him in creating a prosperous era for us. I dare not covet the throne! I don't want to bear the stigma of being disloyal and unfilial. If Father insists on abdicating, I will die in this hall to show my determination!"
As he spoke, Yun Li still looked determined.
It seemed as if he was going to crash headfirst into the pillar in the hall in the next moment.
Xu Shifu looked at Yun Li with satisfaction.
My careful teaching during this period of time has finally shown results.
Following Yun Li’s statement, the ministers followed suit and made their request again.
Some are sincere, some are fake.
But no matter what, all the ministers spoke earnestly, as if without Emperor Wen, the Great Gan Empire would collapse.
"Don't try to persuade me, I really want to abdicate!"
Emperor Wen shook his head, looking distraught, "You have all seen what Lao Liu is capable of! If Lao Liu were to send troops south, the garrisons in various places would basically be unable to hold on!"
"Once the imperial court goes to war with Lao Liu, the tribes in western Mo and Yu country will probably take advantage of the situation to loot."
"By then, our country will be plunged into war, the people will be displaced, and there will be starving people everywhere."
"If I abdicate now, I will still have a good reputation in history books in the future."
"If the world falls into war, I will be recorded in history books as a tyrant!"
"I'm tired and need to rest! You all should get up! You can handle the rest!"
After saying this, Emperor Wen stood up and left the hall.
Watching Emperor Wen's departing back, the ministers secretly groaned in their hearts.
What should I do now?
After leaving the hall, a smile suddenly appeared on Emperor Wen's face.
Let’s try!
I'll let you guys take your time!
Could it be that Lao Liu, this rebellious son, is trying to force me to give him a warship?
Or is he deliberately making trouble for the third brother?
Now, let’s see how the third brother will respond!
Let’s make some noise!
Anyway, there is always someone more anxious than the emperor himself!
The smile on Emperor Wen's face was particularly bright.
Even want to have a few drinks.
As Emperor Wen left, all the ministers in the hall were completely dumbfounded.
Emperor Wen did leave, but he didn't let anyone open the palace door!
Who would dare to open the palace door if Emperor Wen did not order it to be opened?
If we keep them locked up like this for a few days, they will all starve to death!
"Your Highness, please give us your opinion on this matter!"
Zhang Huai stood up and looked at Yun Li who had just climbed up with a dark face.
If Yun Li wasn't the prince, he would have wanted to slap Yun Li twice.
Although no one knows who sent those assassins, Prince Yun Li is undoubtedly the biggest suspect.
As soon as the Sixth Prince forced Beihuan to surrender, he couldn't wait to send people to assassinate the Sixth Prince. He really wanted to provoke the Northern Army to go to war with the imperial court, right?
If the Sixth Prince really attacks the Imperial City, the first one to die will be Crown Prince Yun Li!
"Yes, Your Highness, you should make up your mind!"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince knows the prestige of His Highness the Sixth Prince in the Northern Army, even if I don't have to tell you! Now that His Highness the Sixth Prince has been assassinated, if the court does not give him an explanation, the Northern Army will probably really go south to ask for an explanation for His Highness the Sixth Prince!"
"That's right! Everyone knows what happened when we rewarded the Northern Army before! The soldiers of the Northern Army were already complaining, and now something like this has happened, they might just take advantage of it!"
"Now that the emperor doesn't care about this matter, I would like to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to make a decision. If the Northern Army really goes out of the pass and heads south, we may really be in civil strife..."
As Zhang Huai spoke, everyone asked Yun Li to make the decision.
Emperor Wen had left, but the palace door was still closed.
If Crown Prince Yun Li is not allowed to make decisions, who will make the decisions?
"this……"
Faced with everyone's requests, Yun Li panicked and hurriedly looked to Xu Shifu for help...
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