The prince felt more and more that Emperor An had bad intentions, but he didn't know what he wanted to do for a while. However, the previous lessons also taught him that talking too much would make mistakes. He respectfully replied: "My son, I have no regard for military matters." We are very familiar with it. The rebellion of King Pingshan is also a big deal, and all the sons and ministers listen to their father."
Emperor An frowned when he heard this and reprimanded directly: "Foolish thing!"
"As the crown prince, and also the future emperor of the Wei Dynasty, you should have learned a lot about managing government affairs during this period. Even if you are not familiar with military affairs, you should have your own opinions. How can you be so uninformed and childish? Do you depend on me for everything?"
"Did you know that all the exiled people of the Lu family died, and that Lu Jiuan and Ping Shanwang made up their minds to frame me?!"
The prince's face froze, and everyone else in the palace also looked shocked.
All the exiled branch clan members of the Lu family died?
Emperor An just looked at the prince and said solemnly: "King Pingshan's raising an army was something you did when you were in charge of government. It was a big mistake for you not to notice it. Is it possible that you want me to deal with it for you even though you are sick?"
"If this is the case, then I really doubt your ability to secure your position as the crown prince and take care of the affairs of the court and the country of Wei for me!"
Emperor An's harsh words made the prince feel like his face had been ripped off.
The people standing in the hall were all important ministers of the court. Emperor An had already mentioned this. If he continued to push the envelope, wouldn't he be acting like a child and make everyone think that he was really as incompetent as Emperor An said and was not qualified to be the official? This prince of the East Palace?
What's more, King Pingshan and Lu Jiu'an actually ruthlessly killed everyone in the Lu family to put the blame on the palace.
He is really cruel and ruthless!
The prince looked calmly: "How can I shirk the blame? The affairs of the court are my responsibility. I just feel that the matter of King Pingshan is very important, and I want to discuss it with my father before making a decision. But since my father asked me like this, where can I go?" I naturally feel that King Pingshan’s rebellion must not be treated lightly!”
He had added insult to injury when the Lu family was unlucky, and after being convicted, he took half of the credit.
Then Lu Jiuan could kill everyone in the Lu family, so how could he possibly be spared?
If these vicious and cruel people are not eliminated, he will be in trouble day and night.
The prince stood in front of the palace, frightened by Lu Jiu'an, but also resentful that Emperor An had deliberately disparaged him. He straightened his back and tried his best to show the power of the prince on his face, and his words were firm and decisive.
"The Lu family conspired to rebel. Lu Jiu'an's escape is already a major crime. King Pingshan's hiding of fugitives is even more unforgivable. They don't know how to repent but dare to slander their father and start a rebellion. Such evil behavior must not be tolerated."
"My son proposes to send troops to suppress Prince Pingshan's rebels and destroy Prince Pingshan's palace to deter other vassal kings and those with dissident intentions!"
The anger on Emperor An's face softened: "This should be the son of our Xie family, with a bit of the majesty of a prince."
The prince raised his chin lightly, showing a bit of kingly domineering air.
The next moment, Emperor An said: "The prince's words are my wishes. King Pingshan's crime of rebellion cannot be forgiven. The rebels must be wiped out as soon as possible. What do you think of Duke Ding?"
The prince's face suddenly froze with pride, and a thunder flashed through his mind.
To mobilize troops to exterminate the rebels, the leader must hold a tiger talisman.
The tiger talisman is in Xiao Yan's hand...
The prince understood Emperor An's intention in an instant and suddenly looked at Xiao Yan, his face turned pale.
Xiao Yan expressionlessly looked at the prince who was so complacent that he jumped into the pit without realizing it. He suddenly felt that this "mascot" was too stupid and it was not good. Even a dog's brains could be better than the prince's. He glanced at the portrait of the prince. After suddenly understanding, his face was full of confusion, and he stepped forward calmly.
"Since both Your Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have said that they will destroy the rebels, I naturally have no objections."
Emperor An raised his eyes and looked at him with a gentle smile: "I know that Duke Dingguo, as a son of the He family, must be sympathetic to me, and I don't want to see evil beasts like King Pingshan cause war disasters and make the people of the world miserable."
"I originally wanted to go on a personal expedition and capture the traitor King Pingshan with my own hands, but it was really difficult for me to save my body. I had already given the military talisman to Xiao Aiqing before, and I have known your abilities over the years, so why not let you take it? Send troops south to eradicate the rebels and put an end to the rebellion in Pingshan Palace for me."
The prince's face turned even paler. His father really wanted to send Xiao Yan out of the capital!
When Liang Guangyi and others first saw Xiao Yan arguing with Liu Tongen, they didn't think much about it, but now they understood what Emperor An meant after listening to his words.
They all looked at Xiao Yan, Cao Dejiang and Qian Baokun frowned.
King Pingshan suddenly rebelled and actually helped Emperor An.
Emperor An was originally in a difficult situation in the capital, and Xiao Yan suppressed him until he could hardly move, but now rebels suddenly appeared.
If Xiao Yan goes out to quell the rebellion, the good situation he created in the capital will be shattered instantly. After the prince loses his support, Emperor An will definitely take the opportunity to regain the power of the government.
If Xiao Yan refuses to leave the capital, Emperor An will have an excuse to get the military talisman back...
Qian Baokun only felt that Xiao Yan was too unlucky to have such a dilemma happen just after the capital was stable. However, Cao Dejiang was familiar with Emperor An's temperament and knew his nature better. He looked at the false gentleness on Emperor An's face. , I thought of more in just a moment.
Is it really an accident that King Pingshan rebelled? !
Xiao Yan looked at Emperor An and said quietly: "Of course I am willing to lead the troops south. It is my duty to lead the troops to capture the rebels and exterminate the rebels for His Majesty."
Emperor An smiled: "Xiao Aiqing is indeed loyal, then I will order the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs to adjust the supplies of food and grass so that we can send out troops as soon as possible..."
"Wait!"
"Xiao Aiqing?"
Emperor An smiled. He knew that Xiao Yan would not give up the capital so easily. He was sure that whether Xiao Yan led his troops out of the capital or returned the military talisman would be beneficial to him. He was not in a hurry and just waited to see Xiao Yan. How to "choose" the ugly attitude of unwillingness.
Xiao Yan met Emperor An's vaguely excited eyes and said calmly: "I am indeed willing to lead the troops south, and I am also willing to exterminate the rebels for your majesty. However, I just received a secret report before entering the palace. Lu Jiu'an is suspected to have appeared in Qinghe, and there is also an army nearby. There are tens of thousands of troops, and they may want to go north."
"Wow——"
Others in the palace were in an uproar, and Cao Dejiang frowned and said, "Dong Guo, you are saying that Lu Jiu'an is not in Pingyang County."
"Not here."
Xiao Yan said it categorically without any hesitation.
"I feel that King Pingshan seems to have raised an army to rebel under the pretext of the Lu family's affairs. In fact, I am afraid that he and Lu Jiu'an have already split into two groups. One is leading the army to the south to suppress it, while the other is hiding in secret. If I directly lead the army south, I will be directly hit. Their plan is that when the capital becomes empty, Lu Jiu'an will definitely send his troops north to attack the capital."
"Impossible!" Liu Tongen retorted subconsciously: "Why is Lu Jiuan in Qinghe?!"
Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows: "What Commander Liu said, why can't he be in Qinghe?"
He paused, half-smiling but not smiling:
"Or does Commander Liu know where Lu Jiuan is?"
