Above the golden palace, civil and military officials are arranged on both sides.
The smell of gunpowder smoke filled the air, and everyone seemed to have secrets hidden in their hearts. Only Wang Chang stared sadly at Chen Guogong, who had his eyes closed to rest.
It's a pity that Chen Guogong didn't regard him as an opponent at all and didn't even bother to look at him.
"The Emperor has arrived——"
The sharp voice spread throughout the court, civil and military officials worshiped, and the mountains shouted long live.
Zhao An accompanied the empress to the court, and she looked quite loyal and unruly today.
"Where is the old prince?"
"Xuan, the old prince comes to the palace——"
Under the complicated gazes of everyone, the old prince with gray beard and hair, dressed in armor and full of energy, walked straight into the golden palace.
He was like a flashback, with a free and easy smile and a majestic look.
Even Duke Chen Guogong had to face up to such magnanimity.
"Old minister, pay homage to Your Majesty!"
A loud shout sounded like a tiger roaring in the forest, and the filth in the hall shrank their necks subconsciously.
Chen Guogong smiled and said: "We haven't seen you for a long time. The old prince is as heroic as ever. It's really admirable."
"The Duke is not bad either. He is becoming more and more high-spirited. It seems that everything in the government is on track."
The two looked at each other with murderous intent.
Zhao An was secretly stunned. As expected of Lao Wang, he got into trouble with the man surnamed Chen as soon as he came to court.
Looking at the whole of Daxia, how many people still have such pride and courage!
The empress' pretty face was filled with bitterness, and she said softly: "I have come from afar, the old prince has worked hard."
"Your Majesty, I have fulfilled my mission and guarded the southwest. After many battles, most of the people in the frontier have become kings, and there is no need to worry about the southwest."
"Very good. The old prince should rest in peace in the capital and enjoy his old age."
"I think it's inappropriate."
Suddenly, someone stood up from the censor's desk. This person, with a deer-headed and rat-like face, was a disciple of Chen Guogong, Li Hongchiu.
Zhao An had read the biographies of officials collected privately by the empress. Li Hongchiu was vicious and cruel. He occupied acres of land in the capital, indulged his slaves and killed the people, and expropriated countless people. He deserved to be a worm, but this person was promoted to the county magistrate and to the capital. The Zhensi has such a wide network of contacts that he cannot be touched at all.
In other words, he is Chen Guogong's minion.
The emperor turned a blind eye to the arbitrary and tyrannical rule at his feet. The people would only resent the emperor but not blame Chen Guogong.
The murderous intent flashed through the eyes of the empress, and she said coldly, "Why shouldn't the old Wang stay in the capital to raise his general? Do you want him to stay outside the imperial city for the rest of his life?"
Li Hongchou chuckled, "Your Majesty, what I mean is that you can't leave without being guarded. The old Wang has made outstanding achievements. Since he is old, the young prince should be sent to take over and go to the southwest to take up his post."
So poisonous!
Zhao An secretly looked at the empress, her jade fingers almost piercing the dragon chair.
It was known before going to court that it would not be easy to keep Qian'an. Li Hongchiu's words were actually the instructions of Chen Guogong.
The next second, another official from the Yushitai stood up and said, "I second my opinion."
The call came out of the hall, adding a touch of coolness to the cold morning.
The empress took a deep breath and said calmly: "The southwest is stable. The old prince has just returned. The succession will be discussed later."
"No, the people in the outside world are cunning, how can the important place be left unguarded? I am bold, and I beg your Majesty to summon the young king of Qianyu to leave the capital and take office today."
Li Hongchi refused to give up and continued to remonstrate.
Upon seeing this, the ministers lowered their heads or looked away...
The empress was furious, "Master Li, don't you want to listen to me anymore?"
"Your Majesty, I am loyal to you and my country! If Your Majesty wants to punish me for this, I will kill you without hesitation!"
Li Hongchou deliberately shouted, knelt down and kowtowed three times. Those who didn't know it thought he was really a loyal minister who risked his life to remonstrate.
The empress was speechless, the expression on her pretty face changed drastically, and anger filled her chest, but what could she say?
Of all the ministers in the court, no one stood up to share her worries!
If she forcefully accuses her of her crimes and Chen Guogong urges her a little, the already shaken people in the capital will even accuse her of being a coward!
The Golden Palace was deathly silent.
The empress glanced at the silent Chen Guogong, "Your Excellency, why don't you speak?"
Chen Guogong raised his hand calmly and said, "I am old and frail. I have had a headache recently and my thoughts are confused. Your Majesty can just ignore me."
"Really? Do you want me to send an imperial doctor to come over?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will recover in two or three days."
Before he finished speaking, the old prince Qian'an laughed loudly, "In that case, why doesn't Chen Guogong just like me, retire and return to his hometown?"
"The old prince is a hero, he is a role model for us and others, and he has received heaven's grace from below, so how dare he leave early?"
Chen Guogong is Chen Guogong, and there is no leakage.
Qian'an snorted, knelt down and shouted: "Your Majesty, I have only one son. I am returning to the capital with my son this time. I plan to let him serve me and share the happiness of family. I hope your majesty will agree."
Zhao An's eyelids twitched, not good!
Sure enough, in the next second, Chen Guogong walked out of the courtroom and said with a smile: "This is a very kind statement. The old prince has worked hard all his life and it is time to take care of his old age. However, the young prince has made great achievements. I think it is your majesty's kindness to retain the title of young prince. "
As soon as these words came out, the whole palace was shocked!
He is going to destroy Qian Yu!
Qian'an glared angrily when he heard this. He just wanted to keep his son in the capital to accompany His Majesty for mediation. When had he ever said that he wanted his son to retire?
Once the military power is gone, who else can check and balance the Chen family!
All the officials looked at each other secretly, their hearts shattered.
With one sentence, the real power of the princes was deprived, and the Chen family was no longer controllable.
The empress said sternly: "Your Majesty, your words are wrong. The young prince is a man of merit. It is impossible to stay at home."
"Your Majesty, I also want to fulfill the old prince's wish. If the young prince continues to serve the court, it is best to go to the southwest to guard."
Chen Guogong directly blocked all the roads.
Either he should lay down his military power and take up some time off, or go to the southwest to guard him. It would be impossible to stay in the court and fight against him.
The empress stared blankly at the "kind-faced and kind-hearted" Chen Guogong, and then at the silent officials, her pretty face full of loss and despair.
Why should she fight with Chen Guogong? The whole court is his people!
"cough!"
Zhao An suddenly coughed, confusing the officials.
"What Mr. Chen Guogong said is wrong!"
Wang Chang, who had been watching the show, suddenly appeared and shocked everyone.
He is really not afraid of death!
Chen Guogong suppresses the old prince and his son and is bound to win. Whoever dares to jump out at this time is standing on the opposite side of the Chen family!
The empress also looked at Wang Chang in astonishment.
"I have something to say, and I won't be happy to say it. The old prince has worked hard for the country, and his achievements are so shining that he will endear himself to future generations. If the general is left idle at home, wouldn't he make the world laugh at him?"
Wang Chang raised his head and faced Chen Guogong directly, and he was quite a scholar.
Zhao An secretly laughed. Although this old official was arrogant and domineering, he dared to say anything. Let's give him a few sticks of incense in the future.
Chen Guogong said coldly: "I have said that the southwest is suitable for the young prince to guard. The choice lies with the old prince."
"Although the generals have to guard the southwest? Does it mean that if we get rid of the young prince, there will be no generals available in our court?"
"Oh, is there any?"
Chen Guogong glanced sideways at the general train and glanced at it. The generals all bowed their heads and sweated profusely.
