Qingdu, Xuanshi.
Jia Siming and other ministers were kneeling on the ground, looking at Emperor Qing beside the desk with excited expressions.
After a few days of recuperation, Emperor Qing's complexion was obviously much better now than when he went to court.
At least I no longer have to rely on the help of others to review memorials myself.
"Your Majesty! Fei Chen and others intend to target His Highness the Crown Prince, but the Crown Prince... doesn't take Daqing's laws seriously!"
"Just now, I received a military report from the front. The prince actually led a large army and passed Jiaping Pass directly without your order some time ago!"
The Ministry of War officials on the side echoed.
"Yes, Your Majesty, not only that, I also heard that Hatir of the Huns sent an army of 50,000 to support the Kingdom of India. Together with Saruman's personal troops, there are more than 100,000 troops."
"The prince only went with 30,000 soldiers and horses. Isn't he just going to die?"
"If we fail in this battle, we will not only lose Daqing's 30,000 soldiers and horses in vain, but also directly offend the Xiongnu and the Kingdom of Seal. In a short time, we will definitely suffer violent revenge from them!"
Among the ministers who came this time, there was no prince.
Moreover, although it explained the situation ahead, it did not mention how His Majesty should deal with the prince.
But the facts were already in front of him. The prince could not help but violate the laws of Daqing, and he also lost the life of the general. Such behavior was already considered a serious crime.
However, Emperor Qing did not show any displeasure this time. On the contrary, he raised the corner of his mouth and smiled slightly.
Everyone looked at Emperor Qing's face and felt puzzled.
"You guys are really anxious. You just received some news and you came to me to complain."
Jia Siming quickly explained.
"Your Majesty, you misunderstood. We are not complaining to the Crown Prince. In fact, such a situation has never happened since the founding of Daqing. I am worried that if this matter spreads, other countries will definitely laugh at me. Daqing is incompetent!!"
Emperor Qing put down the memorial in his hand and laughed a few times, then his face suddenly darkened, frightening several ministers and making them tremble.
"From my perspective, you are the ones who are incompetent, right?"
After saying that, he suddenly grabbed a memorial from the table and placed it in front of several ministers.
"Take a good look, this is me, I just received the report from the front!"
Jia Siming and others looked at Emperor Qing blankly for a few seconds, then moved forward and picked up the memorial on the ground.
When they saw the content inside, everyone's faces began to become very rich little by little...
"This...how is this possible?"
...
A few days later, Liu Qi led the army back to Pingcheng in a mighty manner.
Before they reached Pingcheng, they saw Li Shouting coming on horseback with a group of people.
As soon as he saw the prince, he didn't ask politely.
"Your Highness, do you...know your sin?"
Liu Qi looked at Li Shouting with slightly narrowed eyes.
"Oh? What crime is this king guilty of?"
Liu Yin stepped forward immediately.
"Liu Qi, you're done. You've caused a big disaster this time. Don't you understand it yourself?"
"Hmph, not only did you mobilize the troops privately without any military power, but you also ignored the laws of Daqing and led troops out of the customs without permission. How dare you say you are not guilty of all this?"
Yan Wenhu pretended to be a good old man, looking a little sad.
"Your Highness, you are in trouble this time. Your matter has been reported to the imperial court. I am afraid that His Majesty's imperial edict will arrive soon."
Li Shouting looked around.
Looking at the dwindling number of soldiers and horses behind Liu Qi, he had already concluded in his heart that the prince would be defeated in this expedition.
So he stopped pretending and showed a fierce look on his face.
Anyway, if he has so many crimes added together, he will definitely not be able to keep his position as the prince. There is nothing to be afraid of him.
"Liu Qi, why don't you get off your horse quickly? Are you going back with me to accept your punishment before the Lord?"
Liu Yin also followed suit with sarcasm.
"Third brother, don't expect me to help you say a good word in front of your father this time. I really have to thank you for not taking me with you. The things you have done should not be placed on any minister. , ten heads are not enough to chop off."
After hearing these people's words, Liu Qi actually jumped off his horse. His movements seemed so skillful.
Li Shouting and others were vaguely worried, fearing that the prince would jump over the wall in a hurry, lead his troops, and do ridiculous things directly.
"Liu Qi, let me tell you, General Wood will be back with his troops soon!"
Liu Yin followed.
"Not only that, but he also brought General Han Zhong back with him. Didn't you expect that the Huns suddenly invaded Beiping Pass this time. General Han Zhong and Wu's general led troops to intercept them outside the pass."
"What about you? You took so many people out of seclusion without permission. Not only did you accomplish nothing, but you also lost so many soldiers and horses. Hmm, when we get back to Qingdu, let's see how my father punishes you!!"
Listening to what several people said, Liu Qi shook his head helplessly.
The look in their eyes was like they were watching a joke.
"If I don't come back to the capital with you, what can you do?"
The expressions of several people changed instantly.
Li Shouting took a few steps back and pointed at Liu Qi.
"Prince, is it possible that you still want to rebel?"
Liu Yin also shouted loudly.
"Liu Qi, I advise you not to make the same mistake again and again. If you don't return to Qingdu this time, you will not only be resisting the decree, but also treason. Do you know it?"
"Although you are the prince, if you continue to persist in your stubbornness, believe it or not, I, the prince, will immediately take General Wood and kill you all in Pingcheng on the charge of rebellion?"
Liu Qi laughed.
He was really a little surprised that it was Liu Yin who gave him this confidence.
However, it seems that several people have not received the new report from the court.
Probably because he found it interesting, Liu Qi thought of teasing him on purpose.
"Okay, I would like to see how you let Wood destroy us here. I'm afraid you, Liu Yin, really don't have the ability!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a soldier came galloping from a distance.
"Sir, General Wood will arrive soon with his troops."
"Liu Qi, be obedient and tell your men to put down their weapons. It's not too late to regret it now!"
Liu Yin said in an arrogant tone. Full of threats.
"It doesn't matter, I have no regrets!"
Seeing that the prince was stubborn, several people were a little flustered. It seemed that Liu Qi was determined to rebel! !
After a while, Wood's troops were seen galloping in their direction, carrying dust all over the sky.
Liu Yin has already thought about it.
If Liu Qi still refuses to respect the imperial edict, put down his military power, and return to Qingdu obediently, he will ask Wood to lead his men and arrest them all on charges of treason.
But what they never expected was that after Wood came over, he didn't even look at them.
After turning over and dismounting, he knelt on the ground with a thud.
And the person he was kneeling on was none other than the Crown Prince of Daqing, Liu Qi!
Li Shouting and others were completely confused. In Liu Qi's opinion, they all seemed to have big Kazilan eyes.
"Weak minister Wood, please see His Highness the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is a thousand years old! A thousand years old! A thousand years old!"
