In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the old Duke Chu made some bloody remarks, which shocked the civil servants and made it difficult for them to respond.
However, Shangguan Qingfeng, who had written to the Ministry of Personnel, suddenly came out and directly agreed with what Duke Chu said. This immediately made all the civil servants look blank and a group of military generals were also surprised.
Even Emperor Wu looked slightly surprised and said, "So, Lord Shangguan also thinks that Han Feng should not be punished?"
Shangguan Qingfeng stepped forward and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, it is precisely because I agree with the words of old Duke Chu that I believe that Han Feng cannot be pardoned!"
Shangguan Qingfeng's words seemed inconsistent, making many people present confused.
Emperor Wu calmly listened to what was going on.
Then Shangguan Qingfeng looked serious and said: "Your Majesty, according to what the old Duke Chu said, the children of powerful people who use their power to oppress others should be punished with an extra level of punishment.
As for Han Feng, as far as I know and the officials present, he is not an ordinary person.
He has a close relationship with Zhang Dingnan, the acting commander-in-chief of our empire on the current coastal battlefield.
It was the Governor-General of Xichuan who came forward to recommend him to Tiannan College for training. Later, this son also committed a heinous crime, and it was Commander-in-Chief Zhang who protected him.
When it comes to backstage, how many people in the empire have such a powerful "backstage" as Commander Zhang? Han Feng dared to use his strength in the inland sea trial to kill other contestants, presumably because of this support. "
At this point, Shangguan Qingfeng's eyes turned cold, and he said firmly: "Your Majesty, this statement is by no means directed at Commander Zhang, but just to discuss the matter. This Han Feng is using his power to commit crimes, is rampant and wanton, and has reached the point of being arrogant.
If we do not severely punish him and bring justice to the world, it will be difficult for the major martial arts academies who have been affected, and it will be difficult for the families of these students to accept it. It will also damage His Majesty's sage and virtue, and Commander Zhang's reputation for always being honest and honest. "
As soon as Shangguan Qingfeng said these words, the civil and military officials in the palace had different reactions.
On the civil servants' side, everyone's eyes were shining brightly, and they were filled with admiration. They secretly sighed that he was worthy of being a Lord Shangguan. This move of "borrowing force to gain strength" was extremely sophisticated.
Not only did he borrow what Duke Chu said to counterattack the opponent, but he also dragged Zhang Dingnan, the most popular "boss" in the military, into the quagmire.
But when the military commanders camp heard this, their expressions changed.
There were all important officials in the court present, and they naturally knew something about the relationship between Han Feng and Zhang Dingnan.
Some of them, like Shangguan Qingfeng, had even attended the engagement hall of Zhenbei Palace, and they knew even more clearly that Han Feng and Zhang Dingnan were indeed closely related.
If you want to distance yourself from the relationship between the two, it is obviously a "no money here" approach.
Old Duke Chu couldn't help but snorted coldly: "Sir Shangguan, I think you are clearly taking quotes out of context and distorting the facts.
I heard that Sir Shangguan's grandson was unfortunately injured this time. I thought that Sir Shangguan loved his grandson so much that he spoke out against Han Feng! "
Shangguan Qingfeng's expression was still cold and he said: "The old Duke is a veteran of two dynasties. Don't you know the four words of "separate public and private affairs"? I just speak out and impartially."
Could it be that, since your lordship, the Duke, is the one in the court, and you are allowed to "point out the evils of the times," we cannot tell His Majesty the truth? "
"You...!" Old Duke Chu stared angrily upon hearing this.
However, Shangguan Qingfeng was not afraid at all. He stepped forward and knelt down before Emperor Wu and said, "Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief Zhang is temporarily taking over the important position of Commander-in-Chief of our Coastal Battlefield. He has a very important relationship and must not let his prestige in the empire be affected by a mere arrogance.
I sincerely request your Majesty to issue an order to behead Han Feng as soon as possible to demonstrate his saintliness and calm the public's anger! "
When all the civil servants saw this, they all knelt down and bowed upward.
"Your Majesty, please issue an order to kill Han Feng immediately!"
"Your Majesty, please issue an order to kill Han Feng immediately!"
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Seeing the voice of Han Feng questioning Zhan rising loudly in the main hall, Emperor Wu seemed to be thinking for a moment and tapped the armrest of the dragon chair with his fingers.
On the general's side, everyone secretly exchanged glances, and the atmosphere was a little anxious.
At this moment, Xiong Tiangang, who was standing at the front of the court, also frowned slightly and showed hesitation on his face.
Seeing that the momentum of this group of civil servants was getting stronger and stronger, Xiong Tiangang finally focused his eyes and was about to speak out again.
At this moment, the guards' voices suddenly came from outside the hall.
"Your Majesty, King Zhennan is asking for an audience outside the palace!"
"King Zhennan!"
Upon hearing these three words, the originally bustling hall suddenly fell silent!
The civil servants who had the upper hand in the hall suddenly showed uneasiness on their faces. Even Shangguan Qingfeng's eyes became a little uncertain.
But those generals were all in high spirits, and Xiong Tiangang quietly took back half a step.
King Zhennan, this legendary figure in the military who has made countless contributions to the empire, has been awarded the title of king, and retired from officialdom, suddenly came to see him tonight. This is no accident!
At this moment, even His Majesty Emperor Wu finally felt refreshed.
I know in my heart that this seemingly endless court debate has finally come to an end.
"Xuan, King Zhennan has entered the palace!"
As the door of the Hall of Supreme Harmony slowly opened, the wind roared outside the hall and there seemed to be floating clouds.
Under the illumination of the lights in the hall, a majestic and tall figure, resolute and stalwart like a sculpture, stepped into the hall. As his footsteps fell, it seemed that the entire hall was shaking slightly.
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The next morning, the weather was crisp and clear, and the imperial palace was shrouded in soft sunlight.
In the Imperial City Prison, Han Feng was still practicing in his room, but there was a knock on the door. Immediately, the cell leader, Lao Wang, entered the cell and said to Han Feng with a smile.
"Mr. Han, how did you rest last night?
Hehe... Congratulations, Your Majesty has sent a decree to summon you to the palace immediately! "
Han Feng was stunned when he heard this.
"So fast?"
Although he had already expected that His Majesty the Emperor would summon him once, he did not expect that it would be so soon. After all, he had just "rested" in the sky prison for one night.
Lao Wang diligently guided Han Feng and said, "Of course, Mr. Han, I heard that you are the top one in this Inner Sea Trial. It's really disrespectful. Your Majesty summons you this time, and you will definitely be rewarded.
When the young master becomes famous in the future, hehe... I hope he can support the villain a little bit. "
Lao Wang took Han Feng all the way to the exit of the prison, and then unshackled his hands and feet, and Han Feng was taken away directly by two teams of forbidden troops.
The group of people walked from the outer city of the imperial city, crossed several gates, passed through several restricted areas, and finally arrived outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the main hall of the palace.
Looking at the majestic hall in front of him, and then thinking that in the hall, the famous Emperor Wu of the empire was waiting for his audience, Han Feng couldn't help but feel a touch of uneasiness in his heart.
But it was only a moment of anxiety. As a eunuch in the palace came to announce his presence, Han Feng once again strengthened his mind and stepped into the hall resolutely...
(PS: Today’s third update, Han Feng came to the Imperial Capital and is about to start a new chapter. Some transitions in the middle are a little slower to write. The results of Han Feng’s treatment will be released tomorrow, so that the frivolity can be relieved a little. Thank you everyone!!)
