The first to be affected was Li Liang's older brother, General Li Hu.
Besides Li Hu? Let's fight our way to the capital first.
We'll eliminate them one by one when the time comes!
When such rumors were spreading like wildfire, King Lin Mo of Shu was not in Xichuan City, nor was Prime Minister Yao Guangxiao.
Things started to get a little out of control.
Even if it were truly necessary to purge the court of corrupt officials, ample preparations would be required, including training troops and choosing an auspicious day before announcing the news.
If this gets to the Empress's ears, wouldn't that be tantamount to exposing her directly?
Then the Empress will use your rumor to launch a nationwide attack, putting the situation in a completely passive position!
Fortunately, Ran Min, who was left to guard Xichuan City, had been an emperor before, so governing Xichuan City was naturally no problem for him.
Therefore, such rumors were quickly suppressed.
On this day, Ran Min was handling official business.
Suddenly, a soldier rushed over in a panic, "General Ran, something terrible has happened!"
"What's causing such panic? Tell me slowly!" Ran Min said.
"Reporting to the General, Li Hu, General Li Hu, the Tiger General, he...he..."
"What's wrong with him?" Ran Min frowned.
"He's here!" the subordinate said. "He's at the gates of Xichuan City right now."
"What?!" Ran Min jumped up from his chair in shock. "How many troops have arrived? Have the civilians been evacuated? Quickly, assemble the troops!"
Ran Min believed that Li Hu had most likely brought a large army to quell the rebellion!
Why? Rumors of "purging the emperor's inner circle" in Xichuan City have been circulating for quite some time.
If I'm too slow, the news might already have reached the Empress's ears.
And so, they've come to quell the rebellion.
"Reporting to the General, Li Hu... he only brought a few attendants!"
Upon hearing this, Ran Min was shocked again. "Ah?" he exclaimed in surprise. "Quick, let me go see!"
Following his men, they hurried along and soon arrived at the gates of Xichuan City.
Ran Min looked down from the city wall and saw Li Hu leading seven or eight men.
Upon seeing Ran Min appear in general's armor, he immediately shouted, "That brat Lin Mo, has he rebelled? On what grounds did he rebel? 'Purge the court of corrupt officials,' right?"
Upon hearing this, Ran Min's expression turned extremely ugly.
Before Ran Min could respond, Li Hu continued, "Tell your King of Shu that the 'great traitor' Li Hu by His Majesty's side has arrived. Just wait for the wise and mighty King of Shu to slice him to pieces and set the court in order!"
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