During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, although Songgotu was an important minister, there were others who could rival him, and even the Prince Yu and others held a higher position than him.
However, with the crown prince's ascension to the throne, a new emperor brought a new court.
Songgotu's current position in the court is second only to the emperor, above all others.
Even Prince Yu, who held the position of Imperial Clan Minister, had to give way to Songgotu. Before the Crown Prince offended Songgotu, Songgotu's power and status in the court were unshakeable.
Therefore, after Songgotu spoke, the two factions that were arguing fell silent and all looked at Songgotu.
"A country has its laws, and a family has its rules!"
"Prince Yong, as the governor of a region for the court, has the authority to make decisions on his own, expanding the territory. However, Prince Yong's actions this time completely disregard the overall situation. I wonder what everyone thinks?"
How should we view this?
Is there even a need to ask this question?
You've already defined them, and now you're asking everyone what they think? What do you take them for?
"Everything is up to His Majesty's decision!"
Nalan Mingzhu, who was already at odds with Suo'etu, was the first to express his opinion, but instead of responding to Suo'etu, he directly targeted the Crown Prince, handing the decision-making power over to him.
The others, including Prince Yu, Fuquan, followed suit, all stating that the Crown Prince could make a decision on such a crucial matter. Whether it was war or peace, they would resolutely uphold the Crown Prince's decision.
The ball was kicked back to the prince's feet.
The Crown Prince wanted to target the Fourth Prince and Rong Xi, but he didn't want to make the decision himself. He still had to set an example of brotherly love and respect!
But now, these people are throwing the problem back at him, and the crown prince wants to curse them.
Of course, the first person to be scolded was none other than Songgotu. If Songgotu hadn't made those pretentious remarks that displeased these people, why would they have turned their anger on him?
The crown prince harbored resentment towards Suo'etu.
A thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant hole.
If Suo'etu hadn't noticed the Crown Prince's change and continued to do things that annoyed the Crown Prince, his current position would definitely be in jeopardy.
And this is undoubtedly what Nalan Mingzhu and the others most wanted to see.
Originally, they were on equal footing with Suo'etu, but now Suo'etu is in power while they are still stuck in the same place, having to live at Suo'etu's beck and call. How could they possibly feel comfortable?
If someone is unhappy, they will naturally try to make things difficult for Suo'etu.
Nalan Mingzhu passed the buck back to the Crown Prince because he was unhappy.
Unfortunately, Suo'etu had not yet discovered the problem.
People are easily carried away, especially when they are riding high.
"Well then, let's take another look!"
The Crown Prince was quite displeased that he hadn't achieved his goal. But he quickly changed his mind. Since he hadn't succeeded this time, he would let the Fourth Prince continue.
This is just the beginning. Even if the Fourth Prince is to be punished, the charges are not serious enough; it's not quite right yet. If the Fourth Prince is forcibly punished, he will inevitably be branded as mean and ignorant, which is not what the Crown Prince wants.
The discussion ended in a disappointing failure.
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In the small town of Zichuan, the garrison of eight thousand cultivators, under the command of Wuliangha and Zuotang, captured all the people sent by Xiaoyao to Zichuan to build Xiaoyaofang.
Consequently, the rogue cultivators who were about to enter the Free and Unfettered Pavilion after its opening, as well as some members of sects and families, were all captured.
"By order of Prince Yong, apprehend the lawbreakers. Anyone who resists will be killed without exception!"
As a being at the Nascent Soul stage, Wuliangha's shout resounded throughout the entire arena.
Those cultivators who still wanted to try their luck all quieted down.
Even the members of the Free and Unfettered Sect were very obedient at this moment and did not jump out to say anything.
"Seal their cultivation levels and take them away!"
Uriyangkhad spoke again.
Upon hearing this, someone in the group of independent cultivators jumped up.
These people were remnants of the Ming dynasty, sent to investigate the true state of Zichuan town. They had joined forces with the Xiaoyao Fang group to conceal their identities. In their view, the Qing court would never dare to wage war against the Xiaoyao Fang.
However, they never expected that the Fourth Prince was planning something big this time.
Even if Xiaoyaofang were just an outer organization of Xiaoyao Sect, the Fourth Prince would not let them go.
"kill!"
Upon seeing someone jump up, Zuo Tang immediately let out a roar.
The garrison of Zichuan Town often fights against terrifying monsters and ferocious beasts. They use military formations, and although their individual combat strength is somewhat lacking, they can easily cross borders to fight by relying on their formations and combined attacks.
The few rogue cultivators who suddenly appeared were all at the Golden Core stage, and quite powerful at that.
Unfortunately, a mere hundred-man garrison was enough to subdue them.
Once these people's spiritual energy was exhausted, they were quickly sealed and captured by the guards.
"Everyone, it's best to cooperate. Anyone who tries to cause trouble will die!"
Zuo Tang descended from the sky and, right in front of these people, directly killed the seven Golden Core cultivators who had been captured alive.
"Remember, no survivors!"
Zuo Tang killed seven Golden Core cultivators before looking at the hundred-man team.
"If this happens again, you will be court-martialed!"
"Understood!"
The centurion of the hundred-man squad responded respectfully and then withdrew.
The surrounded rogue cultivators, as well as the members of sects and families, all changed their expressions. They weren't fools; they knew perfectly well why Zuo Tang had done this.
Reaching the Golden Core realm is no easy feat.
However, he was killed so easily, and even his golden core was destroyed.
In an instant, in these people's eyes, Zuo Tang became an unparalleled villain. This was utterly unreasonable! The Golden Core realm wasn't something you could just pick up anywhere!
Zuo Tang was very satisfied with the changes in these people's expressions, and flew back into the air.
At this point, the capture of these individuals proceeded more smoothly.
"Master, the area outside the city is almost clear!"
Seeing that everything was proceeding smoothly, Su Peisheng, who was watching from the scene, immediately ordered someone to continue monitoring the situation, while he returned to the Prince's residence to report to the Fourth Prince.
"The people from the Free and Unfettered Sect didn't jump up?"
"No!"
Su Peisheng smiled and said, "Only a few Golden Core cultivators who were remnants of the Ming dynasty jumped out from among the rogue cultivators. After being captured, they were made an example of by Commander Zuo Tang on the spot!"
"Zuo Tang!"
The Fourth Prince frowned slightly; he naturally knew what Zuo Tang was thinking.
It's undoubtedly a good thing that a powerful cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage has pledged allegiance to him. But he has already said that as long as Yan Shiwo is captured, all karmic ties between them will be severed.
Let's wait and see!
The Fourth Prince waved his hand, looked at Su Peisheng, and said, "After those people are captured, you take your men to receive the various cultivation resources they brought."
"Also, send a message to the Huit tribe, and tell Yeljiroqiang to bring his men over. I invite him to watch a show!"
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