At this time, Tuoba Shao excitedly rushed towards the gate at a sprint speed of 100 meters. Even Laifu couldn't hold him back, so he could only run out after him. The few servants guarding the gate opened the gate very wisely. A strong light shone directly on Tuoba Shao's face, causing him to stop and look at the more than ten guards headed by Cui Hao kneeling at the palace gate outside. Their faces were all written Excited, covered in sweat.
From the corner of Tuoba Shao's eyes, he cast his gaze towards the square under the steps. He saw a few people with shackled hands and feet standing on the square. They were not Tuoba Si, An Tong and Yu Li. Three people? Shusun Jun and Tuoba Mohun, covered in armor, armed with bows and arrows and rifles, and with more than ten capable guards, stood aside and cheered in unison when they saw the palace door open.
Tuoba Shao laughed loudly: "Tuoba Si, Tuoba Si, you too have today! Father, have you seen it? The thieves who harmed you have been captured, and they are right here!"
Laifu said sternly: "Guard Cui, go and kill all three evil thieves immediately, and take their heads to pay homage to the late emperor's spirit in heaven!"
Cui Hao stood up with a troubled expression on his face: "My father-in-law, maybe you don't understand the etiquette of the court. The evil thieves of this generation who committed regicide must be punished according to the laws of the country. This is also the case for Uncle Sun Hunter." The reason why they captured them alive and brought them here. Moreover, when they were brought in, these thieves were still determined to slander the king and his wife. They spoke evil words and slandered the king and his wife. Their words were so sinister that people would be deafened after hearing them. Just now Among the adults from various ministries outside, there are also some private discussions. If the king kills them without accusing them of their crimes, some people may think that the king is killing people to silence them. What are they covering up?!"
Tuoba Shao said sternly: "That's nonsense! Didn't tens of thousands of people testify with you in public last time? Didn't all the ministers hear it clearly? Why don't you believe it based on just a few words from these thieves? Already?"
Cui Hao sighed: "Because the king and his wife forced the ministers to stay in the name of guarding the soul last time, and they were actually hostages. They all have resentments in their hearts, so they naturally have some doubts about the king's words. This time, we The Cui family has not stayed here to keep vigil, but is in charge of the affairs of the court. Some people will think that we are colluding and taking the opportunity to seize power. They have brought troops back so quickly. In fact, they do not want us Han family, such as our Cui family, to preside over The overall situation, now that the thieves have been captured, it is best for the king to confront these evil thieves in front of all the ministers and the entire army, and denounce their crimes. In this way, the truth will be exposed to the world, and no one can anymore It will ruin the king’s innocent reputation.”
Tuoba Shao laughed: "What's so difficult about this? Guard Cui, those ten thousand people were handed over to your father's custody in prison. Now please bring them as witnesses."
Cui Hao smiled slightly and pointed to a carriage on the other side: "As soon as my father heard the news, he had already brought ten thousand people here just for this matter. After all, I was also a witness who experienced the assassination of the late emperor at that time, and I was also used by them Even if you have doubts, you still need to prove your innocence."
Tuoba Shao smiled and said: "You are really well prepared for everything. Okay, Guard Cui, lead the way. I will go with you now. You call all the adults here. Each person can only bring two guards, so as not to There are traitors among them, waiting for opportunities to cause chaos."
Laifu's expression changed and he said anxiously: "Your Majesty, wait a moment. Madam said before she left that she must not leave this palace."
Cui Hao glanced at the Liangyi Hall behind him and frowned: "This hall is a bit small and cannot accommodate so many people. Moreover, it is dark inside, which can easily create opportunities for thieves to assassinate or save people. This kind of public trial requires broad daylight. , Under the bright sky, this is also the consistent rule of the Tuoba tribe. Your Majesty, you will ascend the throne as emperor after today, and you should be able to make your own decisions in everything. If you wait for Madam to turn around, I don’t know how long it will take, and, I’m afraid There will be some changes, you know, the evil thieves are spitting blood on you mother and son along the way, saying that you dare not confront them face to face."
Tuoba Shao gritted his teeth and turned to Laifu and said, "Guard Cui is right. The public trial of such treacherous people must be in broad daylight. If I don't dare to go down until now, it will only confirm their statement. Uncle Laifu, gather all the secret guards and follow me down. Guard Cui, you now go and set up the trial site. Surrounded by the guards, the high points will be controlled by the guards. Let the adults and Han officials outside, all those of fifth rank and above, come and watch. , each person can only bring two guards, and they are not allowed to bring weapons, do you understand?"
Cui Hao turned around and walked down the steps: "I'll make arrangements right away!"
When Cui Hao and others walked down the steps, Laifu stamped his foot: "Your Majesty, how can you ignore your wife's arrangements and do your own thing? If there is a fraud, I'm afraid we can't protect you."
Tuoba Shao smiled and waved his hand: "Now that we have reached this point, Tuoba Si and others have become prisoners, what else can he do? He just wants to slander others, sow discord between the tribe adults and me, and dream of getting some Where is the support of others. If I dare not face him, even if I can kill him today, there will still be rumors about my father-killing in the future, and my throne will not be stable. Uncle Laifu, my mother has protected me It has been sixteen years, and now she is trying to calm things down in the Helan tribe for me. I can't rely on her for everything, and I can't make my own decisions without her."
Laifu gritted his teeth and said: "There is no secret passage in the square to escape from. If something happens, I'm afraid we won't be able to protect the king from leaving. Please think again."
Tuoba Shao's face did not change as he strode down the steps: "What happened today, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Even if we escape, where can we escape in such a big world?"
Laifu looked at Tuoba Shao's resolute back, nodded, and murmured: "You are worthy of being the princess's child. Everyone, listen carefully. When the time comes, you will be by your side. If anything changes, you will risk your life." I want to send the king back to the palace and leave, do you hear me?"
There was a sound of promise, and more than a hundred guards wearing leather armor came out of the hall and followed Laifu down the steps. Walking behind Tuoba Shao, step by step, finally reached the center of the square. The three shackled men on the opposite side were also staring at Tuoba Shao. A handsome young man in a bearded robe, about 20 years old, with braided hair, was Tuoba Si. He looked at Tuoba Shao. His eyes almost burst out with fire: "A Shao, how could you do this? He is our biological father!"
Tuoba Shao shouted loudly, and pointed his giant sword at Tuoba Si: "How did you manage to do this! And you, Yu Lixi, you poisonous snake, is this how you repay my father?"
Yu Lixi had no expression on his face and said word by word: "Call your mother out, and I will show you how I repay your father."
