After the ministers filed in from the palace gate, they saw that the palace was full of withered beams and painted pillars. Sitting on the throne in the palace was the prince of the former dynasty who was not familiar to most people.
Everyone was stunned and glanced at the empress who was standing in men's clothing with her hands behind her hands on her upper left hand. Then they looked at each other and then bowed in turn.
"I, ministers, please see Your Highness, King Qi."
Li Jing sat on the throne, which was half a bed. She felt a little uncomfortable, but she just made her face look gentler. Then she looked at the officials below who were bending down to worship, and she forced herself to calm down a little.
"Everyone, please get up."
Everyone straightened up, but the hall became silent for a moment. Everyone subconsciously looked at the empress standing there, their King Qi.
But soon, the empress strode out as expected, put her hands behind her back, and looked around at the ministers in the palace.
"I, Li Maozhen, enjoyed the favor of the late emperor and was fortunate enough to be granted the title of Fengxiang. I used to think that all of Li Tang's bloodline was harmed by Zhu Wen's traitors, so I have been sitting in this position in the name of rebelling against and restoring the Tang Dynasty. However, for many years, I still We can only watch Zhu Wen sitting in power but unable to do anything."
"Early years ago, His Royal Highness Jing was born in Chang'an. However, the late Emperor noticed that the world was turbulent and Chang'an was not a long-term residence, so he ordered people to take Prince Jing out of the palace and grow up in the countryside. With the blessing of the late Emperor, I learned that Prince Jing is now After learning about the whereabouts of Prince Jing, he sent someone to bring Prince Jing back to Fengxiang. Now that Prince Jing is in his weak years, and his martial arts and martial arts are both excellent, I want to return the throne of Fengxiang to the royal family of the Tang Dynasty..."
After the words fell, the hall was filled with sonorous words, which shocked the officials who did not know the inside story.
Even Liu Zhijun raised his head in surprise.
Why did things go beyond his imagination? What King Qi meant was that he was not worthy of the throne and wanted to return the status of King Qi to the long-gone royal family of the Tang Dynasty?
What did King Qi want to do with this move?
While he was still guessing, he heard Li Jing on the throne speaking out in a deep voice.
"What King Qi said is extremely unacceptable. When the late emperor appointed you Fengxiang King Qi, it was because of your loyalty to the Tang Dynasty and your contribution to the Tang Dynasty. How can you say such a thing!"
"Treading on the Stars"
At this time, all the officials followed these words and bowed down.
"Please King Qi take back his life..."
But the empress standing to the side just put her hands behind her back, looking ashamed, and said nothing.
Even Li Jing, who was sitting behind the arched banquet, secretly admired the empress.
With this acting skill, if he didn't know the previous situation, he would probably be kept in the dark...
But who is the person who will do this?
Li Jing's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes secretly scanned the nearly a hundred people in the hall.
If the other princes in the country have some good generals and ministers, Qi country has a palace full of people, but there are actually very few who can do it. Otherwise, the empress would not value Liu Zhijun, who was a general, so much, not just because He can fight.
But because of this, Li Jing looked away from Liu Zhijun.
As a surrendered general, Liu Zhijun would not be given such credit, otherwise it would really make the former veteran jealous to death.
Finally, Li Jing's eyes fell on a middle-aged general who was the leader of the generals.
This person's armor and stomach are all very good-looking, and his body is also tidied up properly. At first glance, he looks like a decent person.
Li Jing also had some memories of this person. Today outside the city gate, he was the first person to kneel down and say "Thousand Years Old"...
It seems to be called... Li Yande?
Li Jing's eyes flashed, and he saw the man suddenly straightened up, strode out, and bowed to King Qi.
"Prince Qi, I have a message to convey!"
This sudden sound caused many officials who were still worried to tilt their heads slightly and look towards Li Yande.
Liu Zhijun in the crowd felt his heart sink inexplicably, not knowing what this old man was going to say...
The empress, who accepted the worship with her hands behind her hands, just covered her phoenix eyes slightly, and then raised her hands.
"Everyone, please get up first."
"Chief Li, please tell me."
All the officials then straightened up and looked at Li Yande, and then did not forget to look at the expressions of the empress and Li Jing.
But there seemed to be nothing visible on the faces of the empress and Li Jing. They just looked at Li Yande curiously.
"Your Highness, King Qi..."
Li Yande first bowed to Li Jing and the empress, and then looked around at the ministers in the palace. His face, which originally had a beautiful beard, became more and more serious.
"Just now, King Cai Qi said that Zhu Wen, the Liang thief, rebelled against the king and committed perverse acts. However, he was lucky enough to occupy the land of the Central Plains and dared to do anything to establish the Yuan Dynasty. In the world today, the princes are fighting each other and thieves are everywhere. There are wars everywhere. The people have been suffering for a long time, and they are looking forward to the restoration of the Tang Dynasty. If King Qi wants to exchange power with His Highness, if he does not follow the example of Guangwu Zhongxing, make Your Highness the emperor, and restore the Tang Dynasty!"
"In this way, we really comply with the people's wishes and are expected by the world!"
As soon as he said these words, Li Yande immediately knelt down, clasped his hands in front of his forehead, and kowtowed heavily.
"Your Highness proclaims himself emperor and restores the Tang Dynasty!"
Old man!
The curse in his heart was not just the voice of Liu Zhijun alone, but also the countless jealous and jealous officials in the palace who were all filled with anger and thoughts.
But the skill of taking the lead as the leader has been snatched away by the old man Li Yande. They will not be willing to be inferior to others no matter what, so they all knelt down excitedly.
"Your Highness, please proclaim yourself emperor and restore the country!"
Just listening to this sound, it has quite a lingering momentum.
Li Jing, who was sitting high at the head of the palace, felt his heart beating rapidly for some unknown reason, and his originally gentle face suddenly became solemn.
But he only saw the empress tilting her head and giving him a steady look. Then, under his gaze, he swung his hem and knelt down.
"As all the officials have requested, and as all the people have wished, I invite Your Highness to be the Emperor!"
Everyone raised their heads at this moment and looked at Li Jing with eager eyes.
Regardless of this move, at least a third of the princes in the world still believe in the orthodoxy of the Tang Dynasty. If His Highness really ascends the throne in Fengxiang and becomes the emperor, they will be the first batch of ministers to follow the dragon.
I have the official positions of judge and secretary, but I have to change them!
With the arrow on the string, it has become inevitable to shoot.
Li Jing stood up violently, with a solemn expression. The black and gold four-clawed python robe seemed to be shining, which made the look on his face even more majestic.
"You are all invited by the Tang Dynasty. If I don't recognize them, how dare I say that they are the descendants of Taizu Taizong! But with this body, I can clear the world and revive the country of the Tang Dynasty!"
But his eyes were directly looking at the empress's phoenix eyes.
All words are in the eyes.
