"So what exactly do you mean?" Liu Yao was a little annoyed. Why did this guy's words sound so unsettling to him?
The man's expression turned serious: "In my opinion, those rebels have probably gained an absolute advantage. We have no chance of winning. We should rush out of the city gates and return to our fiefdom before their encirclement closes in, and then call on the people to come to the aid of the king. Alternatively, we can wait for the regent to return. With the regent there, no matter who is causing trouble in the city tonight, the problem can be easily solved."
Upon hearing this, the room erupted in uproar, as it was indeed quite shocking.
Liu Yao rebuked, "Mr. Yin, don't talk nonsense and shake our morale. The situation is nowhere near as bad as you say."
Liu Guang also spoke up: "That's right. We brothers control the army of the world, and the Empress Dowager is in charge of the palace. We have the advantage. How can we easily talk about running away? From now on, anyone who dares to talk about running away will be executed without mercy."
Before this, he had been trying to shift the blame for the incident involving the reinforcements in the demon realm onto the Regent. He had been mobilizing his ministers to attack officials close to the Regent. How could he possibly rely on him now?
That greenhorn is just relying on some lucky encounters. We've seen more than he's ever had, so why would we need his help?
Upon hearing this, the strategist surnamed Yin shut his mouth, but his expression was somewhat sullen.
Then, many strategists and generals spoke up. Among Liu's confidants were those who flattered him and those who were truly capable. Many of their suggestions were quite reasonable.
Liu Guang and Liu Yao kept changing their minds, sometimes thinking one suggestion was good and sometimes thinking another was good, unable to make a decision.
Seeing this, Mr. Yin sneered inwardly: "This brat is not worth discussing things with."
So he stood up and said, "General, I'll go outside and gather intelligence about the palace, and also summon the family guards to come and provide support."
Liu Guang nodded and said, "Okay, go and come back quickly."
Mr. Yin smiled and swaggered out the door.
Go quickly and come back quickly. Do you want to come back and die with all of you?
As soon as he left, many insightful people in the room realized what was going on, and they all found an excuse to take their leave.
At first, Liu Guang subconsciously agreed, but when Master Zhu reminded him, he suddenly realized that almost half of the people in the hall were missing.
He finally realized what was going on: "These bastards, I've always treated them well, but at this critical juncture they're all leaving me one by one. If anyone dares to leave now, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
At this point, many of the remaining people secretly lamented their situation, regretting that they hadn't made a decision immediately, and now they couldn't leave even if they wanted to.
Just as Liu Guang finally chose a plan and was about to leave, a servant rushed in and reported: "Reporting to the master, a large group of people has suddenly arrived outside and surrounded the Liu family's house in layers."
"What?!" Everyone in the room was shocked, especially Liu Guang, who secretly regretted not making a decision sooner.
At this moment, Master Zhu suggested, "Quickly gather all the members of the Liu family; the time for life and death has come!"
"Good!" Liu Guang casually waved his hand, striking a bell in the hall. The piercing sound of the bell resounded throughout the entire Liu family. This was the Liu family's highest-level alarm, which could not only put everyone in the family into battle mode, but also notify external forces that were on good terms with the Liu family, summoning them to come and provide support.
The Liu family now has over a thousand members, including guards and servants. Combined with their defensive structures and various advanced magic arrays, they can hold out for a period of time.
"The rest of you, follow me! I want to see who dares to cause trouble in our Liu family!" Liu Guang displayed the imposing manner of a general, and the previously flustered crowd perked up. Indeed, the Liu family was now the most powerful in the capital, commanding the largest army, and with the Empress Dowager as their backing, what was there to fear?
Soon, Liu Guang and his party arrived at the high platform at the entrance. Upon seeing who was leading them, they were both shocked and furious: "King Wu, do you know that leading troops into the capital in the middle of the night can be considered treason!"
It turned out that the handsome general with a white horse and silver spear outside the gate was none other than King Zhao Yan of Wu. At this moment, he was full of vigor and showed no trace of the obsequious and humble manner he usually displayed when flattering him.
"Treason?" King Wu laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "Liu Guang, you still don't understand the current situation."
Liu Yao was furious: "Zhao Yan, how dare you be disrespectful to the General of Chariots and Cavalry!"
The King of Wu sneered, ignoring him, and directly took out an imperial edict wrapped in yellow silk: "Liu Guang, Liu Yao, receive the edict!"
Liu Guang and Liu Yao's expressions changed. The other party was clearly up to no good, but the special pressure and rune fluctuations on the imperial edict could not be faked. They had no choice but to kneel down and pay their respects: "Your subject receives the edict!"
King Wu then unfurled the imperial edict and proclaimed: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees... General of Chariots and Cavalry Liu Guang and General of the Guards Liu Yao, having colluded with the demon race and betrayed our human army, resulting in the annihilation of 100,000 elite troops, intending to rebel and depose the emperor, are hereby stripped of all official positions of the Liu family members and imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison for joint trial by the Three Judicial Offices..."
Upon hearing this imperial edict, the Liu family felt as if struck by lightning, as if the sky had collapsed.
"We are innocent! We brothers have already reached the highest positions in the court, what need would we have for rebellion?"
"There must be some misunderstanding. We need to see the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."
The Liu brothers, Liu Guang and Liu Yao, burst into tears and wailed.
The King of Wu's contempt deepened. These guys who occupied high positions and generous salaries in the capital were all so despicable and should have abdicated long ago: "If you have any grievances, tell the officials of the Three Departments. Guards, arrest them."
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