NFBE Chapter 219 Father, Your Majesty, I Request You to Abdicate 34
Chapter 219 Father, Your Majesty, I Request You to Abdicate 34
Before the hour of Mao, Emperor Cheng'an led people to hold a sacrifice ceremony in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. The three kinds of animals and six kinds of livestock were prepared, the priests danced, and the beacon smoke was lit to inform the ancestors. The ministers, according to their official positions, stood behind Emperor Cheng'an holding tablets and dared not breathe. The atmosphere was solemn and dignified.
At the time of Si, the person offering sacrifices stopped dancing, knelt down and slowly threw three copper coins. Seeing the word Qin facing upwards, he could not hide his joy. It seemed that the heavens also supported the Qin Dynasty to unify the world and conquer the nine states!
"As God has willed, Your Majesty will lead the army in person, and may good luck befall you!" The voice was hoarse and weathered, and seemed to carry an inexplicable power. After the priest stood up, he said respectfully to Emperor Cheng'an.
Emperor Cheng'an turned around and faced his ministers with a smile, reciting the article written by the Ministry of Rites. The whole article was written in gorgeous and solemn language. In short, the Great Qin was a righteous army that would be invincible.
"During the period when I personally lead the army, all affairs of the Qin Dynasty will be decided by the Crown Prince. Anyone who rebels will be killed! Anyone who disturbs the morale of the army will be killed! Anyone who stirs up public opinion will be killed! Anyone who spreads rumors will be killed!"
"The Prince of Yan is leading the army with us. Do you have any objection?" After Emperor Cheng'an said this, he stood with his hands behind his back and glanced at his ministers with encouragement.
However, all the ministers responded in agreement, and no one stood up. A trace of disappointment flashed across Emperor Cheng'an's eyes, and he sighed inwardly, thinking that there might be no one left to offer sacrifice this time. How could he be so obedient?
"Yes!" They secretly slandered in their hearts. If they had any objections, how could they get the military merit? As monarchs and ministers for many years, they knew His Majesty's insidious methods very well!
If they stand out, the outcome will be different. They don't think the position they are in is very stable!
"Bei Ling'an, you are the General of the Northern Expedition. The areas north of Fuqiang Country and the surrounding areas are all under your control!"
"Murong Yulan, you are the General of the Southern Frontier. Ningshang Kingdom and its territory are all within your reach!"
"The eldest prince is heading to the western border with the army."
The names of the generals were spoken one by one from Emperor Cheng'an, in a sonorous and powerful voice without pause. It was obvious that the final result, after careful consideration and countless deductions, was the best arrangement!
From time to time, military generals came out to receive orders and stood behind the commander. Between heaven and earth, only Emperor Cheng'an's voice echoed.
After arranging the generals, Emperor Cheng'an looked at Prime Minister Li Xian, who nodded slightly, indicating that he would do his best to assist the crown prince.
Finally, the time was set for two months later. The beginning of September was an auspicious day, suitable for sending troops to conquer the world. This war was aimed at Kyushu, and Emperor Cheng'an would lead the army in person! It also meant that he could only win!
The roll call ended, and the civil and military officials left the stage from right to left. Only Emperor Cheng'an, Prince Jing and the four princes were left in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. A gentle breeze blew up the hem of Emperor Cheng'an's clothes.
"We'll discuss it in the palace if there's anything." Emperor Cheng'an glanced at Jingxing, who was hesitant to speak, and then looked at Jiuli, "Follow me."
"Yes." Jiuli, who was standing in the first position on the right, responded and followed.
"Brother Crown Prince, I'm taking my leave." The eldest prince bowed slightly, mounted his yellow horse without looking back, and his hands holding the reins trembled slightly, revealing his inner excitement.
I never thought that my father would trust him so much!
"Second brother Crown Prince, I am taking my leave as well." The Third Prince looked at his elder brother who was leaving, then looked at the Crown Prince. He always felt that something was strange, but if he were asked to describe it, he couldn't put his finger on what was strange.
The bluestone road extended forward to the inner courtyard. Emperor Cheng'an pushed aside the branches beside him. His face was normal, but his eyes were complicated. Two emotions were fighting in his heart, but they were both forcibly suppressed.
"Lin'an, it's not too late to regret now." After the army went out, he no longer asked for his beloved daughter as a father, but asked for soldiers as a general. Lin'an has always loved luxury and fancy clothes, can he be competent for the bitter cold of the battlefield?
"Father, I won't regret it." Jiuli smiled, her eyes firm and sharp, "My child can both put on makeup in front of the mirror and conquer the world. She is not inferior to others in any way."
"Go back and prepare. I will explain to Zi Tong." Well, since Lin An has made up her mind, let her go. No matter how big the mess is, he can handle it! Emperor Cheng'an's eyes were gentle, but they were sharp as a knife with bloodthirsty coldness.
"Yes." Jiuli smiled proudly like fire and left immediately.
"Lin'an is similar to me when I was a child." Emperor Cheng'an said to himself, and then said, "Su Qin, go to Changle Palace."
After King Jing returned to the palace, he drank a sip of tea, sat in the main seat, took the secret letter reported today, and found Mu Huasui sitting next to him. He subconsciously looked at the sky and wondered.
"The eldest princess is going to join the army?" Mu Huasui turned the sleeve arrow on his arm and asked with a firm tone.
"Who dares not to obey the order of His Majesty? Do you want to go too?" King Jing looked at Mu Huasui, puzzled, "Do you want to go to the battlefield too? Have you recovered from your last injury?"
"That's enough. We can still go to the battlefield." He looked at King Jing who was reading the secret letter and said, "Can Your Majesty arrange it?"
King Jing shuddered, thinking, Mu Huasui really didn't know what he was talking about? The eldest princess went to the battlefield, naturally accompanied His Majesty, and placed people in His Majesty's personal guards. Could it be that she felt that her throne was secure? Or was she deliberately making things difficult for him?
"Impossible! His Majesty's whereabouts are unknown while he has personally led the army to fight. He may be expanding the army in the near future. You can sign up." King Jing refused righteously, but revealed another piece of news.
"Oh," Isn't this nonsense? Everyone knows that the second master of the Mu family has been ill for a long time and may not live long? How could he be allowed to take risks?
"Your Highness, are you teasing me?" As soon as the words came out of his mouth, a chill ran down his spine and his hands clenched unconsciously.
"You were the one who joked with me first! The eighteen personal guards around His Majesty are all top experts.
Mo Gewei monitors the whole world, do you think I can deceive you? Do you think I am safe on the throne? Aren't you teasing me? ! "King Jing's face suddenly changed.
Working under His Majesty, climbing up the ladder is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Don't you see that now only he and King Zhuang are left on the throne? Among the three dukes, only Duke Cheng'en is left, and he was just executed some time ago!
Who wouldn't be worried? The saying "serving the emperor is like serving a tiger" is very accurate when applied to my brother. If he ever wants to take back the throne, this matter will be a big handle!
Mu Huasui's forehead was bulging with veins, and he looked at King Jing with a slightly strange look in his eyes, thinking to himself, what do you mean? Aren't you the leader of the Moge Guards? Are you afraid that the throne is not stable?
“What do you know!” Prince Jing picked up the secret letter beside him and threw it at Mu Huasui, with the same posture as Emperor Cheng’an throwing the memorial. “You can’t go with the personal guards, but you can be arranged to be a soldier.”
Forget it, forget it. People who want to leave can’t be kept. King Jing had a bitter smile in his eyes and felt a slight pain in his eyes.
"Okay!" After getting the answer he wanted, Mu Huasui stood up, performed an unprecedented bow, and slowly left.
"What an enemy." King Jing looked down at the secret letter, while searching on the bookshelf and writing down the contents.
He thought to himself that he would have to talk to his royal brother later. No matter how big or small the matter was, the closer it got to the end, the more he could not afford to make any mistakes, otherwise he would be a sinner of the Qin Dynasty!