He Sheng's face turned pale. He walked to the main seat without saying a word and sat down. He slammed the letter in his hand on the table, making the teacup buzz.
"Everyone, I'm sure you're all curious why I summoned you so late at night." His gaze swept across the group like lightning, and he said in a deep voice, "Just now, I received a secret letter from the Third Prince. The Emperor... has passed away!"
As soon as the words fell, the entire conference room fell silent, and one could hear a pin drop. Everyone looked at each other, and saw the shock of disbelief in each other's eyes.
The emperor's death? This news was like thunderclap, exploding in everyone's hearts and stirring up a storm.
"My Lord, is this true?!" an aide couldn't help but ask, with a trembling voice.
"The Third Prince's handwritten letter, is it fake?!" He Sheng shouted angrily, throwing the letter in front of the aide. "The letter also said that the Crown Prince was about to commit a crime and asked me to rush to the capital to defend him!"
"What?!" Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always been kind and benevolent, how could he..."
"The Emperor has just left, and the Crown Prince..."
"Could there be any misunderstanding?"
Listening to everyone's discussions, He Sheng slammed the table and roared, "Enough! I've made up my mind. No need to say more!"
His eyes flashed coldly, and he looked around at everyone, saying in a deep voice: "The Emperor has been so kind to me, and now the Crown Prince is being unkind. Even if I risk my life, I, He Sheng, will protect the Third Prince and ensure my success in building a great empire!"
Everyone looked at each other, a hint of horror flashing across their eyes.
From the sound of it, it seems that my master is planning a rebellion?
"My Lord!" A short and fat aide stood up and said with a bow, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is already well-established. Most of the officials in the court are his followers. If we rush into the capital rashly, I'm afraid..."
"Yes, Lord," another aide also stepped forward and said, "The capital is a thousand miles away from here. By the time we get there, I'm afraid..."
"Shut up, everyone!" He Sheng roared, interrupting everyone. "Do you think I don't know this?"
He stood up suddenly, walked to the map, pointed to the place marked "Beijing", and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"The Crown Prince is incompetent and foolish. If he ascends the throne, our dynasty will be doomed!" He Sheng said in a stern tone, word by word, "I have made up my mind. Tomorrow I will muster a hundred thousand troops and march to the capital. I will purge the court and ensure the Third Prince ascends the throne!"
"This..." Everyone looked at each other, hesitation in their eyes.
"What? Are you scared?" He Sheng looked at everyone with a sharp gaze and asked in a deep voice.
"I dare not!" Upon hearing this, everyone knelt on the ground.
"Alright! In that case, then do as I say!" He Sheng waved his hand and said without question, "Pass on my order. Gather all the generals and discuss the route of advance overnight!"
"Yes!" Everyone answered in unison, but a shadow was cast over their hearts.
A storm is about to sweep across the country...
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