However, the Empress Dowager did not come out this time to argue with Mo Jingli. She really did not understand what was going on in her son's mind. Indeed, the Empress Dowager had once wanted to deal with the Prince Ding Mansion. However, even when the Prince Ding Mansion was at its weakest, the Empress Dowager had never thought of going against the Prince Ding Mansion openly.
She had followed the late Emperor and watched him spend half his life trying to deal with the Prince Ding Mansion, but failed every time. He also saw how talented Mo Liufang was back then, and how stunning she was. She had also seen how her eldest son did not hesitate to sacrifice the Da Chu State to suppress the Mohist army. She had also seen how Mo Xiuyao pushed the Prince Ding Mansion back to its peak from the crippled Prince who had been in imminent danger. Unconsciously, the Empress Dowager had a feeling that the Prince Ding Mansion was not something that ordinary people could deal with. Most importantly, even if the allied forces of the three families really destroyed the Prince Ding Mansion this time, so what? Would Xiling and the Northern Tribes push out the land of the Da Chu State? Of course not. Without the Mohist army's deterrence and restraint, they would only crazily annex the land of the Da Chu State. She was afraid that … she would not even have a peaceful life in her lifetime.
Mo Jingli did not know what the Empress Dowager was thinking. He only saw that the Empress Dowager, as his birth mother, had gone against him in all these years. She even did not hesitate to rely on the Prince Ding Mansion to help Mo Xiuyao restrain him. At this time, seeing that the Empress Dowager wanted to stop his good deed, he said coldly, "Mother, as a member of the harem, it is better for you to return to the palace and rest. The matters of the imperial court will naturally be handled by me and the ministers. Or could it be that … Imperial Mother really wanted to get involved in politics? I still remember brother's portrait … "
"Mo Jingli, you!" The Empress Dowager was so angry that her entire body trembled. The portrait Mo Jingli had left behind before his death was a taboo in the Empress Dowager's heart. Now that Mo Jingli had brought it out with such fanfare, there was even a faint hint of threat. The Empress Dowager finally couldn't take it anymore. Her vision turned black, and her body fell backward.
Mo Jingli glanced at the Empress Dowager, who had fainted on the ground, and coldly ordered, "Imperial Mother is sick. Why haven't you sent her back for the imperial physicians to treat her? If you let the Empress Dowager walk around and hurt her body, I will ask you! "
Seeing the Empress Dowager being helped down, the hope in the hearts of the ministers was once again shattered. Mo Jingli looked down at the crowd and said, "Mo Xiuyao led hundreds of thousands of Mohist army to occupy the northwest, northeast, and Chu capital. He has long since betrayed the Da Chu State, and is the greatest traitor in the world. I formed an alliance with the West-Hill and the Northern Tribes in order to eradicate the rebels and help the country. If anyone has any objections, they will be punished for treason. "
After that, he no longer paid attention to the ministers and the pitiful little Emperor, and left in a huff.
In Nanjing, the most discussed topic these days was the alliance between Prince Li and the West-Hill and the Northern Tribes to fight against the Mohist army. Among them, there were many respected elders who cried to the sky in broad daylight, saying that the Da Chu State was doomed.
Although the Mohist army and the Da Chu State no longer had any relationship, in the eyes of many elders, it was not so easy to cut off all ties. There were many people who wholeheartedly hoped that the Prince Ding Mansion would help the country and save the Da Chu State. Even if it wasn't for this, the Prince Ding Mansion had protected the Da Chu State for hundreds of years. Even after being driven away by the royal family, it could be said that they had never done anything wrong to the Da Chu State. The Prince Regent's actions were heartless, ungrateful, and immoral. Wasn't such an imperial court abandoned by the heavens?
At the same time, the common people also scolded this. Although Mo Jingli wanted to ban it, he was already in trouble both internally and externally. It made his head hurt. If he forcibly banned the common people's speech, he was afraid that the officials would really force the people to rebel. Left with no choice, Mo Jingli decided that what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve. At the same time, he issued orders to mobilize the army and prepare for the upcoming expedition to the north.
In a quiet teahouse, Ye Li sat in a side room and drank tea with a smile. Although the door was closed, the discussions of the customers outside still flowed into the side room. It could be seen how intense the debate outside was. This situation did not only appear in this inn, but also in all the other teahouses and restaurants in Nanjing. The common people did not care about the imperial court, so naturally, the noise became more and more intense. There were many people who scolded Mo Jingli all day long.
"Wang … Master, what do you think of these people's words?" In the side room, Yaoji sat opposite, looking at the leisurely man in white in front of her with a smile. Ye Li smiled faintly, "I'm afraid these will not affect Prince Li's decision."
Yaoji tilted her head and thought, and could only sigh, "Isn't Prince Li's hatred for the Prince Ding Mansion an obsession? If Prince Li really sees it clearly, he should know that the alliance with the West-Hill and the Northern Tribes is not good for him. No matter whether the Mohist army wins or loses, he will go down in infamy. " Unfortunately, Mo Jingli was too obsessed with defeating Mo Xiuyao. So even if there was only a slight chance, he wanted to see Mo Xiuyao defeated in front of him.
"Marquis Muyang's Mansion has also received Prince Li's order. Marquis Muyang and Muyang will go to war together." Yaoji said softly.
Ye Li nodded, not surprised. There were not many generals in Da Chu State who were good at war. Lenghuai and Marquis Nan had already submitted to the Prince Ding Mansion. Although Murong Shen did not express it clearly, his actions had already proved his thoughts. Moreover, Murong Shen was not only Mo Liufang's old subordinate, but also the father-in-law of Leng Haoyu, Prince Ding's confidant. It was inseparable from the Prince Ding Mansion. Although Marquis Muyang was old, Lenghuai and Marquis Nan, who were about the same age as him, were still dominating the battlefield. Naturally, he would not have any problems.
"Since Mo Jingli has already decided, then … I should give him a generous gift." Ye Li smiled faintly, and took out a list from her sleeve and placed it in front of Yaoji and Qin Feng. Yaoji picked it up and looked at it, and asked doubtfully, "Master, this is …"
Ye Li said in a low voice, "Kill all the people on this list."
Ye Li's voice was neither happy nor angry. It was as calm as the surface of the sea, but it made people feel the danger of the deep sea. The people on this list were all important figures in Da Chu State's army. Perhaps they were not in a high position, but they would have a big impact on the army if they left. But what made Yaoji feel strange was that Muyang and Marquis Muyang's names were not on the list.
Ye Li looked at her and smiled faintly, "Don't be surprised. This time, Marquis Muyang and his son will definitely become the commander-in-chief of the Chu Army. If something happens to them, it will be a problem whether the Chu Army can still set off. Mo Jingli has already gotten involved, so don't even think about getting out. These people are not important or conspicuous, just get rid of them. Big brother is still in Dongfang You's hands, don't attract attention. "
Qin Feng put away the list and nodded, "Don't worry, master."
Ye Li nodded and asked, "Is there any news about Ye Ying? Does she know about the list that Dongfang You gave to Mo Jingli? "
Yaoji hesitated, and said in a low voice, "She knows, but she won't say." Ye Li was slightly startled, and pondered for a moment before nodding, "I know what she means. She is afraid that I will go back on my word and not tell her the whereabouts of the child. "Yaoji asked," Then should we try to … "
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