"Go ahead."
Jingtai waved his hand, signaling Cao Zhengxian to step back.
"Old minister, please retire."
Cao Zhengxian bowed, rolled up the picture of Jiang Shan Wan Li on the desk, and bent down to leave the imperial study.
Suddenly, Jingtai seemed to have thought of something and said:
"etc."
"Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?" Cao Zhengxian raised his head.
"According to my decree, I will order Wu'an Marquis Chen Yuan to go to Shushan in seven days to hold him accountable. Why is such rebellion in Dao Shen Palace connected with Shushan? Is it because he wants to betray the imperial court?"
Jingtai said lightly.
Cao Zhengxian's eyes were slightly shocked:
"What if Shushan is forced to rebel?"
"The south is no longer under the control of the imperial court. It doesn't matter if it's the other way around. It doesn't matter if it is allowed to cause chaos, or the imperial court can stop caring about the monster clan in southern Xinjiang."
"this"
Jingtai frowned, looked down at Cao Zhengxian and said:
"What, you have doubts?"
"What if Marquis Wu'an doesn't go to Shushan?"
"Then he will be dismissed from his position, his title will be reduced, and he will be sent to the capital to plead guilty."
"If that's the case, I'm afraid he won't come." Cao Zhengxian said slowly with a slight frown.
"It doesn't matter whether he comes or not. It's just that I don't want to see him go so smoothly. I'm afraid this son has other thoughts in his heart. Nowadays, everything in the south shows his thoughts. If the world If there is chaos, this son will definitely take advantage of the situation and turn against him, giving him the reputation of a rebellious official and a traitor. The reputation of the battle in Liangzhou City will probably be offset.
He is just a god-refiner, and without his reputation to protect him, what can he do in this troubled world where heroes are coming together? talent?
Haha, if you don’t grow up, it means nothing! "
A coldness flashed in Jingtai's eyes. Before, he wanted to tie a rope around Chen Yuan's neck to make him loyal to the Sima family forever, but he was unwilling and deliberately accumulated strength in the south.
He saw it all in his eyes, and he had already had murderous intentions.
It's just that his reputation is too heavy, and his current power is not low. Taking action against him directly will only chill the officials below. It would be better to reduce his reputation.
Let him die in the melee.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Okay, please step aside and invite the two princes and uncles to come to the study room."
"yes."
After Cao Zhengxian left, Jingtai took out a transmission talisman from his sleeve and said calmly:
"It's time to begin!"
The hurricane in the Battle of Shushan blew very quickly, and in just a few days, it reached the capital, causing a huge shock.
Many nobles and nobles in the imperial court felt a little scared, fearing that the chaos would start and disrupt their prosperity.
The eldest princess Pingyang and the princes were all very worried, as if they had seen the building coming down. Even the prince's heirloom, which was in full swing before, has now stopped moving.
The world is going to be in chaos, why are you fighting for the position of prince? Are you really not afraid of the emperor's anger?
All they can do is wait and see.
After careful consideration, the fourth prince Sima Ke sent a letter to the south. It was a letter to Wu'an Marquis Chen Yuan. It mentioned his current situation and also vaguely mentioned his mother and concubine in the palace. .
I hope that Chen Yuan can always think about their mother and son in his heart, and it is best to find a way to escape from the quagmire of the south, so as not to be the first to be targeted in the chaos of the world.
He was not really worried about Chen Yuan's safety, but he just felt that Chen Yuan was the biggest support for him and his mother and concubine now. If he fell, who would help him rise?
How can I compete with the brothers above me?
There is chaos in the world. The safest place is Zhongzhou. Here is the strongest power of the royal family. No one can break in. It is best to come back.
However, what can be expected is that Chen Yuan will not pay attention to him at all.
To him, Sima Ke, Yang Guifei, mother and son are just pawns. They are basically of no use to him now. How can he still pay attention to them?
woman? Does he lack women?
Yoshiko? Does he need a son?
That night.
Gu Tianqiong, the Grand Superintendent of the Imperial Guard, who was now the new governor of the Tiantian Division, Li Kuangxiu, the military marshal who had regained control of the military, and Sima Che, Jingtai's great-uncle, went to the imperial study together.
"I have met His Majesty!"
"I have met His Majesty!"
"I've seen it."
The three of them saluted together.
Jingtai smiled and motioned for the three of them to sit down.
"I wonder why Your Majesty called us here tonight?" Li Kuangxiu was impatient. This time Jingtai summoned all three of them to the study room. The person who knew him knew that something was wrong.
As for what happened, he probably had something to do with the Battle of Shushan.
"How is Duke Zhen's injury?" Jingtai did not speak directly, but asked about other things.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, everything is fine now!"
Li Kuangxiu raised his hand and saluted. To him, rebirth of a severed limb was nothing. After a period of recuperation, he was basically back to his original state.
Maybe there are some obstacles, but definitely not many.
"That's good. Duke Zhenguo is the pillar of the imperial court, so there must be no damage." Jingtai continued to smile.
"hehe."
After chatting for a few words, Jingtai changed his tone and sighed:
"I think my uncle and the two princes already know about Shushan, right?"
"good."
"Exactly."
The Battle of Shushan was so big, how could they not know about it?
Even if Jingtai hadn't invited them into the palace today, they would have had to face the emperor.
"In the Battle of Shushan, the seven demon saints of the demon clan plus one true king of the human race, a total of eight powerful true kings, came to Shushan and fought with immortal soldiers. Later, the demon god appeared.
Shushan, on the other hand, wooed forces such as Taoist Palace and Biyou Palace to compete with them, eventually forcing the Demon Saint to retreat and shattering the Demon Clan's most precious treasure, the Demon Emperor Bell. "
Jingtai briefly narrated it and continued:
"The Southern Xinjiang Monster Clan has accumulated five hundred years of savings and is so powerful that they can enter the Central Plains at any time. In Shushan, the three major forces have joined forces and are unparalleled in power. There is also the Blood State Demon Sect, the remnants of the previous dynasty, and the uncontrollable Nangong Lie. The South is now like a raging fire cooking oil, and may erupt at any time.
The previous wars have made many ambitious people want to overthrow the dynasty. It can be said that the court has reached its most critical moment and may ruin the entire country at any time! "
Jingtai's face was serious, and as he spoke, the faces of the few True Lords present also became serious, and they could all clearly see the general trend of the world.
The power of the imperial court was still too weak in comparison.
"If there is no one who can turn the tide, the Jin Dynasty will repeat the disaster of the previous Chu."
"Your Majesty, does he have a solution?"
Sima Che raised his head and looked at Jingtai, while Li Kuangxiu and Gu Tianqiong frowned, not quite understanding the meaning, but they also raised their heads and looked at the emperor.
"I am not a celestial being and cannot suppress the entire world. However, I may still be able to preserve half of the country. When all forces in the world compete with each other, I still have a chance to regain the old country."
Jingtai's eyes seemed to flash with a flash of fire, his eyes were calm.
"Your Majesty is officially giving up the three southern states?" Gu Tianqiong frowned, and Li Kuangxiu's face looked a little unhappy, but he didn't say much.
Suppressing the entire world is still a bit too much for Jingtai.
Even an immortal can't do it, let alone a mortal?
"Yes, surviving with a broken arm is the best option."
After the Battle of Liangshan, when the three of them came back, Jingtai once said that as long as the territories of Zhong, Bing, Yun, Yang, and Four Prefectures were preserved, the imperial court would still have hope.
At that time, it was considered a preparation for the three of them, but now they are preparing to truly survive with their arms broken. Most of the imperial court's forces have withdrawn to the four states.
It would also be a good idea to give up those forces for them to fight for.
"That's fine."
Li Kuangxiu sighed softly.
"What a pity for our ancestors' inheritance."
Sima Che shook his head slowly, and all kinds of feelings suddenly came to his heart.
"Don't be depressed, either. Temporary victory or defeat means nothing. Only the final winner is eternal. You are just giving it away deliberately now, and you can take it back in the future."
Jingtai said calmly.
The three people in front of him control the three major forces of the imperial court, the military, the Tiantiansi, and the royal family. They have great real power. Even if he is the emperor, he has to understand the three of them in advance.
This is a rule given by the imperial power. Even though he is the emperor, he is not the founding emperor after all and must abide by this rule.
"How to take it back?"
Sima Che asked calmly.
Jingtai stood up and said:
"Nowadays, the imperial court is unable to conquer the world with its strength, and Taizu is in seclusion and unable to escape. Nowadays, there is an urgent need for a truly strong person to take charge."
He did not answer Sima Che's words, but changed his tone and mentioned his purpose.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"
"Could it be that His Majesty has managed to win over such a powerful person?"
The eyes of several people were bright. If there is a truly strong person, the imperial court will naturally be as stable as Mount Tai, and there will be a chance to regain the country in the future.
"It is better to ask for yourself than to ask for others. I have read ancient and modern books and found a way to use the power of national destiny to bless the emperor, and then have the power to rival the six realms."
Jingtai said in a deep voice.
And his words were like heavy hammers, hitting several people's hearts hard.
Li Kuangxiu and Gu Tianqiong's eyes flashed with joy, as if they did not expect to be like this. If the emperor can match the Sixth Realm Immortal, that would be the best.
If Taizu is included, no one would dare to enter the capital.
But Sima Che frowned deeply. As a member of the royal family and one of the four sons of Taizu, he knew and seen much better than Jingtai.
He has never heard of such strange news. If it is true, why didn't the previous Ling Emperor use such power?
Therefore, with deep suspicion in his heart, he looked at Jingtai and asked in a deep voice:
"I have never heard of such things before. Your Majesty might as well speak out."
As soon as he opened his mouth, Li Kuangxiu and Gu Tianqiong immediately stopped smiling and looked at Jingtai solemnly.
Everyone knows that the emperor has national luck to protect his body, but it is only under the Yangshen, but it does not have the power to compete with the six realms.
"This matter is not unprecedented. In the previous dynasty, Emperor Taizu of Chu used the power of national destiny. As for me, I cannot reach this level, but I can use external forces."
"Your Majesty, please speak frankly."
Seeing the increasingly solemn look in Jingtai's eyes, Sima Che had a bad premonition.
"I sacrificed millions of lives with my blood, and relied on a rare treasure to bring the power of national destiny to me. Although I may not live forever, I am willing to give up everything in order to preserve the Jin Dynasty forever!"
"Millions of lives!!!"
As soon as these words came out, the imperial study room instantly fell into silence, and you could hear a needle drop.
Millions of creatures are not millions of livestock, they are living lives. This will harm Tianhe. Once word spreads, the reputation of the Jin Dynasty will be completely destroyed!
"Your Majesty, think twice!" Li Kuangxiu frowned.
"In addition to this method, might the Grand Marshal teach me how to turn the tide? Those creatures are all the people of the Jin Dynasty, and I feel extremely sorry for them, but..."
Jingtai raised his head, his eyes seemed a little sad.
"Okay, let's do this!"
Sima Che took a deep breath. No matter what, the Jin Dynasty could not be in danger of overthrowing. There were just some untouchables on the left and right. Furthermore, they were only a mere million. Compared to the hundreds of millions of people in the world, It's just a drop in the bucket.
At most, it will take a hundred years for nature to multiply back.
Compared with the power of the Sima family, people will die when they die.
Gu Tianqiong frowned, but didn't say much. He even grabbed Li Kuangxiu, who wanted to continue persuading him, and shook his head at him.
Li Kuangxiu let out a long breath and said no more.
"The three of you invited here today are for that rare treasure. This treasure is still in Shu. It is a treasure inherited from the family of the painting saint Wu Daozi. I hope you can escort it back to the capital."
"Can."
Sima Che nodded expressionlessly.
"Thank you, uncle."
"Your Majesty, you have other things to do. I am a little unwell." Li Kuangxiu said softly.
Jingtai narrowed his eyes, turned his mind, and said with a smile:
"There is nothing else to do, but I still want to tell Mr. Li something."
"What's the matter?"
Jingtai smiled and said nothing, and turned his eyes to Gu Tianqiong and Sima Che. The two of them naturally understood that the emperor wanted to eliminate the emotions in Li Kuangxiu's heart.
Then he stood up and said goodbye.
After the two of them left, Jingtai left the desk and walked to Li Kuangxiu's side.
"I wonder if your Majesty has any other instructions?"
Li Kuangxiu was a little confused.
"Mr. Li, I heard that your little daughter has practiced in the Taoist temple for many years and has an extraordinary temperament. Now the world is in turmoil, the court is in turmoil, and the harem is not stable.
I hope to ask Duke Li for a marriage, marry Hongshuang to me, and make me a noble concubine. I wonder what Duke Li thinks? "
The two main pillars of the imperial court were basically loyal. Needless to say, Gu Tianqiong was an old general of Taizu and his loyalty was unshakable. Only Grand Marshal Li Kuangxiu made him uneasy.
He heard that Li Hongshuang had a friendship with Chen Yuan, and even had some relationship with Qingzhou Golden Envoy Jiang Hezeng. It would be bad if someone used this line to win over Li Kuangxiu.
And forming a marriage can eliminate these hidden dangers.
After years of suppression by him, the Li family's power in the military has weakened a lot, but they are still their disciples and old officials all over the world. Now that Li Kuangxiu is back in charge of the world's military, he is really a little worried.
"This" Li Kuangxiu immediately understood what Jingtai meant, his brows furrowed involuntarily, and he wanted to refuse, but looking at Jingtai's faint smile, he couldn't say it.
"Why, does Mr. Li think that I am not worthy of Hong Shuang?"
Jingtai asked with a smile.
"Of course not. I'm just worried that my little girl has a bad temper and is too willful and will offend His Majesty. Why don't we do this?" Li Kuangxiu wanted to refuse, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Jingtai.
"It doesn't matter. I have a good temper and can tolerate everything. No matter Hongshuang is a Taoist or something else, I agree to everything. Furthermore, I believe that Duke Li's daughter is naturally virtuous and virtuous!"
Jingtai said lightly.
"This is your Majesty"
"Okay, let's settle this matter for now. Tomorrow I will issue a letter of engagement and choose a good and auspicious day to marry Hong Shuang into the palace. By then, Mr. Li will be my father-in-law."
A smile appeared on Jingtai's face.
Li Kuangxiu's frown slowly calmed down. Looking at Jingtai's expression, he hesitated for a moment, raised his hand and saluted, and said:
"Wei Chen, obey the order!"
Naturally, Chen Yuan and Jiang He didn't know about what happened in the royal study, nor did they know that Jiang He's fiancée was being targeted by Jingtai for wooing Li Kuangxiu.
However, they had a lot of guesses about Jingtai's reaction.
According to what Chen Yuan has discovered, the imperial court is now shrinking its strength across the board and is probably preparing to give up half of the country and stick to the four states of the Central Plains to wait for the right time.
There may be some other small tricks, but they are not unpredictable and can only make judgments after Jingtai makes his move.
What they are concerned about now is their current situation.
Yes, there have been changes to the Supreme Heavenly Ranking, and they are not small.
In the battle of Shushan, Chen Yuan and Jiang He shined brightly, causing quite a shock. Coupled with the continuous efforts to build momentum secretly, the impact will naturally be greater.
Zhao Danqing, the headmaster of Biyou Palace, could not defeat the human traitor even with his immortal weapons. His strength cannot yet be accurately determined by the Climbing Immortal Tower.
After the final evaluation, it was left as it was, still ranked eleventh on the Supreme Heavenly Ranking.
The Master of Shushan, True Lord Lingxu, was inextricably linked to the Demon Saint, and because he was already in the top ten of the Supreme Ranking, there was no change and he was still ranked eighth.
True Monarch Qingxu did not kill the Demon Saint, so it is difficult to judge, but he only ranked him in the thirtieth place. For the same reason, the former master of the sword pavilion, the current Taoist Chongxu, also ranked in the thirtieth place.
Basically nothing moved.
As for those powerful monsters, they are not human at all and will not be included in the Heavenly Ranking. The unknown black-robed True Monarch could not defeat Zhao Danqing and the immortal soldiers in terms of strength, but was suppressed.
In fact, the strength should be among the top fifteen, but its influence was too bad, and he was criticized verbally and written in the world, and it was impossible to determine whether the person under the black robe was a human or a monster. In the end, the Immortal Tower did not include it.
After confirming that it is indeed a human being, we will still go up.
After all, what matters in Dengxian Tower is the performance, not anything else.
As for Jiang He's pseudonym Lord Tianjian, because he suppressed the great sage of the Azure Demon Bull clan and defeated the Demon Emperor Bell with one sword, he was ranked eighteenth in the Immortal Tower, beating Lu Guangsheng.
As for Chen Yuan, he has made greater progress.
With one against two, he killed the Demon Saint, and then severely injured another Demon Saint. His performance was astonishing, and his ranking skyrocketed, surpassing the national master Pu Xian, the Divine Martial Lord Li Kuangxiu, and took away Feng Jiu, the original lord of the Goddess Palace. The ranking of the song.
Ranked 12th on the Heavenly Ranking, the limelight is unparalleled!
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