Li Qin looked at Qin Chenyao kneeling on the ground.
He had seen everything Qin Chenyao had just done and understood Qin Chenyao's meaning.
Then he stood up, raised his hand with a smile, and said:
"Please rest assured, everyone. We won't need you to eliminate the traitor Zheng Chenggong."
And please don't say anything about sacrificing oneself for the country.
You are all important officials of our dynasty and pillars of our court.
Our dynasty still needs you all to guard our respective areas.
Please rise quickly.
The people kneeling below also understood Li Qin's meaning.
That means he didn't intend to harm them.
He then said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
He got up and returned to his seat.
Li Qin picked up his wine glass and addressed the crowd in front of him:
"Everyone of you made great contributions in the process of wiping out the puppet regime in Jiangnan this time."
The imperial court will surely reward us handsomely this time. I believe that everyone's achievements are worthy of being granted the titles of king or duke.
As for me, I am already at the pinnacle of my position and cannot advance any further. After making such a great contribution this time, I will surely arouse His Majesty's suspicion. Therefore, I am preparing to return to my hometown.
What do you all think?
After Li Qin finished speaking, everyone present immediately widened their eyes in shock.
What did we just hear?
You said you had reached the pinnacle of your position and wanted to return to your hometown.
What rebellion did you start back then?
Even if His Majesty suspected you, would he dare to utter a single word?
As for the imperial court, back when you named names to kill at the victory banquet...
Those so-called ministers were so frightened that they shouted "Long live the Emperor!"
You still need to ask us how.
How should we respond?
Anyway, going along with what you say and actually advising you to return to your hometown is absolutely not an option.
That's being blind, that's courting death.
Our lives are now in Li Qin's hands.
Although he just said he wouldn't lay a hand on them.
But if they were truly blind to the situation, they would advise Li Qin to return to his hometown.
Even if he doesn't die, he'll probably be badly injured.
Finally, the numerous feudal lords before him rose one after another and said to Li Qin:
"Your Majesty is the pillar of the nation. Your Majesty has eliminated treacherous officials and quelled rebellions for the court."
He is the most loyal minister of our Great Wu.
"You must never return to your hometown!"
At this moment, they all stood up and tried to persuade Li Qin.
Although we still don't know what Li Qin is up to.
However, advising him not to return to his hometown was definitely the right thing to do.
Li Qin looked at the many feudal lords before him, his face showing concern, and said:
"Gentlemen, you all trust me so much, but I have already reached the pinnacle of my position and there is no higher title to bestow. The next person above me is His Majesty."
Having rendered such a great service, the imperial court would be in a very difficult position if they were to actually bestow a reward upon him.
Well then, you are all important officials of the court. I have heard that His Majesty will soon come to Jiangnan to inspect the region and reassure the people.
How about this, everyone go and discuss it with His Majesty then?
After Li Qin finished speaking, almost all the feudal lords who had stood up were stunned into silence.
What Li Qin just said made his meaning very clear.
That means he has already reached the limit of his power; the next step up is the emperor.
His intention was clearly to become emperor.
And they were even asked to consult with the emperor.
Doesn't this just mean they should be made to play the bad guys and pressure the emperor?
Good heavens, you want to be emperor, but you won't do it yourself; you expect us to force you to become emperor?
Your idea is quite good.
However, he now has no other choice.
When he followed Li Qin south, they were already seen as being bound together with Li Qin in the eyes of the people.
Most importantly, their entire army, and even their own lives, are now in Li Qin's hands.
Letting them pressure the emperor now would be tantamount to binding them completely to him.
Although they are now on Li Qin's side in the eyes of the people.
However, they could argue that they obeyed Li Qin because of the imperial court's orders.
He was simply following the orders of the court and His Majesty.
However, if they force the emperor to support Li Qin to ascend the throne, they will have completely cut off their own escape route.
So after Li Qin finished speaking, everyone fell silent.
In the end, Qin Chenyao was the first to respond to Li Qin's words.
"Your Majesty, we will go and persuade His Majesty and the court that you must not return to your hometown."
You are the pillar of the entire court. If you were to leave, the world would immediately descend into chaos.
For the sake of all living beings, you must not return to your hometown.
Li Qin nodded in satisfaction at Qin Chenyao, who had already expressed his opinion.
He then turned his attention to the other feudal lords.
Li Qin's murderous and cold smile sent chills down everyone's spines.
He could only bow to Li Qin and then say:
“We will certainly go together to advise His Majesty not to return to his hometown.”
Li Qin slowly stood up, looked at the crowd in front of him, and simply cupped his hands in greeting, saying:
"Thank you all for your support, I am deeply grateful."
After you have finished offering your advice to His Majesty, we, as ruler and subject, will stand as one.
It will surely bring great order to the world.
And rest assured, everyone's achievements this time are immense.
He is certainly qualified to be made a king or a duke.
I assure you all.
At this point, Li Qin's response to them was already very vague.
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