All eyes were focused on Song Chi.
Most people present knew his background. His parents died early and he was raised by his uncle since childhood. His family was poor and he lived in poverty.
His uncle was a guard in the Marquis of Changfeng's mansion, and he himself served as a servant to the prince, so that he had the opportunity to learn to read and write and take part in the imperial examinations.
Marquis of Changfeng Shen Chong had done him a favor, and the Crown Prince Shen Liangcai was also present.
At this time, if he "exculpated" Shen Chong, it would mean he still had a conscience. If he insisted on his own opinion...
This person is a real ungrateful person!
"Song Chi!"
Shen Liangyu shouted in his heart.
No, you would never be that kind of person.
At this time, Song Chi said calmly: "Marquis Shen Chong of Changfeng inherited the title due to the merits of his ancestors. Although he is a noble, he has long since fallen into decline. I have spent some time in his house and know that he is no different from ordinary people. How can he know the wisdom of my strategic essays?"
"Song..." Shen Liangyu almost screamed out loud, but was stopped by Liang Qingwu's eyes.
She was dumbfounded. She never expected Song Chi to say such a thing. Not only did he not defend her father, but he also belittled him like this!
Shen Liangyu couldn't believe it.
There was a sigh of relief all around.
Not only did he backstabbed Liang Qingwu, he even backstabbed Shen Chong, who had done him a great favor.
Shen Chong stared at Song Chi standing there in shock. He was also shocked.
At this time, Emperor Yuan Jing asked again: "In your opinion, how should we deal with such stubborn people?"
His tone became sharp and forced.
Song Chi's expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, his title should be stripped as a warning to others!"
As soon as the words fell, there were cries of surprise and doubt.
The Changfeng Marquisate had long been in decline. As the current head of the family, Shen Chong had been trying his best to hold on to the title, even selling his mansion for this purpose. He had finally managed to keep the title, and now Song Chi said this.
The cruelty of his heart is hard to describe.
"Hold on!"
Liang Qingwu squeezed Shen Liangyu's hand hard and asked her to calm down. Speaking nonsense in such an occasion would be punished directly.
Shen Liangyu’s face turned pale, and his eyes were fixed on Song Chi.
She and her father gave everything to keep the Shen family's title, but they didn't expect that it was Song Chi who caused the Shen family to lose the title in the end!
"Song Chi!"
At this moment, Shen Chong could no longer bear it. He shouted, "You have always been the first in the imperial examinations. You are so talented that you are known as the Wenqu of the Great Zhou. You understand the plight of the Great Zhou better than anyone else. How could you write such an article?"
Song Chi turned his head and looked at Shen Chong, whose face was flushed red, and asked, "Could it be that I, a Saint-Pre-Sage, am not as good as you, a down-and-out nobleman?"
What he meant was that people like Shen Chong had no understanding of national affairs at all.
"you......"
Shen Chong was extremely angry. He never expected Song Chi to become like this.
"Well said."
Emperor Yuan Jing echoed, "Not everyone can make irresponsible remarks about state affairs. Song Chi's essay is clear and concise, yet you remain stubborn and refuse to change. Since this is the case, I will listen to Song Chi's advice and strip you of your title. I will teach you to wake up!"
"Issue an order: Effective immediately, the Shen family's title of Lord is stripped and they are demoted to commoners!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Chong staggered and almost fell.
The title he fought so hard to protect was gone, and the culprit turned out to be Song Chi!
Emperor Yuan Jing ignored him and looked towards Luo Chuannan.
"Duke Anguo, you have repeatedly advised me to stop the war. Now that you have heard Song Chi's strategy, have you changed your mind?"
Luo Chuannan glanced at Song Chi and said in a cold voice, "Your Majesty, Song Chi is causing chaos with his writings. He is truly a traitor. His policy papers are nothing but nonsense. He is misleading the country and harming the people. Your Majesty, please punish him severely!"
Emperor Yuan Jing's face seemed to be covered with frost, and he asked directly: "What I want to ask you is, have there been any changes now?"
Luo Chuannan knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty, please understand. Song Chi is causing chaos with his writings and should be severely punished!"
"He's still stubborn!"
Emperor Yuan Jing turned to Song Chi and asked, "How do you think he should be punished?"
Song Chi glanced at Luo Chuannan and said, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Anguo's ancestors had the merit of following the emperor. Considering the merits of his ancestors, it is most appropriate to demote him to a marquis."
"Ha ha."
Emperor Yuan Jing laughed heartily and said, "It coincides with my thoughts. You are indeed worthy of being the first place winner of the Holy Front."
Amidst everyone's surprised and suspicious expressions, Duke Anguo Luochuannan was demoted one level.
Even Song Shiwen was stunned. He had proposed the plan of stripping the titles a long time ago, but it had always been difficult to carry out. Now, because of Song Chi's few words, Shen Chong was stripped of his title and Luo Chuannan was demoted.
The atmosphere in the hall was silent.
When people looked at Song Chi again, his expression was completely different.
Everyone knew that Song Chi was getting close to Luo Chuannan's daughter Luo Yurou. After the imperial examination, he went to the gate of Taichang Temple to pick her up regardless of public opinion. But now Song Chi ruthlessly advised her to be demoted.
He is only seventeen years old, how could he be so cruel.
What is even more unbelievable is that until now his expression is as calm as water. This kind of mentality is extremely rare.
Another Song Shiwen will appear in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Someone was wailing in his heart.
One Song Shiwen has already led the Great Zhou Dynasty to decline. If another one comes, the Great Zhou Dynasty will surely perish!
No one dared to speak.
Shen Chong, Luochuannan is just the beginning. Your Majesty’s real target is Wu’an Hou Liang Qingwu!
At this moment, Emperor Yuan Jing said in a low voice, "Marquis Wu'an, have you changed your mind?"
Liang Qingwu stood up and walked to the center of the field. She glanced at Song Chi and said directly, "Your Majesty, I advise you to stop the war. If Your Majesty insists on attacking Northern Wei, the Great Zhou will perish!"
"presumptuous!"
Emperor Yuan Jing roared angrily. He took a deep breath and asked, "I still want to use you to attack the Northern Wei. With your Northern Palace Army, Yun Di's Eastern Guard Army, and another 100,000 newly recruited soldiers, we will form a 200,000-man army. This will surely destroy the Northern Wei. Why are you unwilling?"
"Although the Northern Wei was a barbarian nation, it has grown powerful since the Tuoba clan unified the country and founded it. The Tuoba clan is ambitious and has long wanted to attack the Central Plains. The attack two years ago was a test. The Northern Wei may have formed an alliance with Eastern Chu, Western Xia, and Nanyue. If our Great Zhou attacks the Northern Wei, the other three kingdoms will inevitably invade..."
Liang Qingwu said in a deep voice: "Then our Great Zhou army will be unable to resist, and the consequences will be disastrous."
Emperor Yuan Jing paused, then turned to Song Chi and asked, "Do you have any explanation?"
Song Chi turned to Liang Qingwu and asked, "Does Marquis Wu'an know the weaknesses of human nature?"
"I didn't know that before, today is really an eye-opener."
These words clearly have a hidden meaning, which is that Song Chi will do anything to get to the top.
Song Chi sighed inwardly, but still met her gaze and said, "One monk carries water to eat, two monks carry water to eat, and three monks have no water to eat. Even monks are like this, let alone a country. If they attack Da Zhou at the same time, how will the benefits be divided?"
"How could a dignified female commander of the Great Zhou, Marquis Wu'an, who commands the Northern Army, be so afraid of battle?"
Song Chi turned to Emperor Yuan Jing and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, with the war approaching, the army's morale must be stable. Since Marquis Wu'an has developed a fear of fighting, it is no longer appropriate for him to remain at the front lines. He should be transferred!"
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