Han Dynasty, Boundless Heavenly Capital: Soaring Palace Hall!
The dragon throne in the Soaring Palace Hall remained empty. No one sat there, and no one dared to sit there.
There was a chair under the steps of the dragon throne. Chen Tianshan sat on the chair, wearing long robes. He looked at the officials standing respectfully on both sides.
At this moment, Gao Xianzhi, Mo Yike, and Montes were not in the Royal Court.
"Reporting to the Tianshan Sovereign, the Great Martial Dynasty has already captured Linqian City and Linying City in the north!" an official reported respectfully with an unsightly expression.
"Got it. Is there anything else?" Chen Tianshan asked indifferently.
"Your Highness, are we just going to ignore the Great Martial Dynasty's invasion? Are we just going to let them capture the cities of my Han Dynasty one after another? "that official asked anxiously.
"Huh?" Chen Tianshan looked at that official with a sullen expression.
"Your Highness, when the emperor was around, when did my Han Dynasty suffer such humiliation? The Great Martial Dynasty is strong, but my Han Dynasty is not that easy to bully, either. This old official is willing to lead troops north to face the Great Martial Dynasty's army. Your Highness, please allow it! "that official said solemnly.
"Military matters are not up to you to decide. Lord Zhang is a loyal patriot. This king will remember this. If there is nothing else, please return to your posts first!" Chen Tianshan shook his head.
"Your Highness!" That official appeared anxious but could not do anything.
"Your Highness, including the Great Martial Dynasty, there are already six factions invading my Han Dynasty. There are also three inferior sects and two dynasties continuously invading my Han Dynasty's territory. Are we just going to do nothing? The Great Martial Dynasty is strong, and we might not be able to do anything. However, why are those three inferior sects and two dynasties not sending troops to stop them? If we send Lord Gao Xianzhi, she should be able to quell the chaos quickly! "another official said anxiously.
"This king understands!" Chen Tianshan said seriously.
"Your Highness, while the emperor is not around, twenty cities of my Han Dynasty have already been plundered. Even the zither figurines are being plundered by the various large factions. Are we just going to endure? How long can we endure? This lowly official is willing to lead troops to suppress the enemy! "another official shouted.
"This lowly official is willing to lead troops to suppress the enemy!"
"This lowly official is willing to lead the troops to defeat the enemy!"
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One by one, the officials requested to fight.
"Shut up!" Chen Tianshan glared at him.
The officials immediately stopped and asked for permission to fight.
"Today's meeting will end here. This is a major military matter. How can it be a game? Without this king's tiger tally, anyone who dares to mobilize troops will be treated as traitors. Humph!" Chen Tianshan snorted coldly as he stood up.
Chen Tianshan flung his sleeves and left.
The moment Chen Tianshan left, there was an uproar in the Soaring Heaven Hall.
"Hmph, why did the Emperor choose Chen Tianshan as regent? The King of Tianshan? You don't have any ability at all. When you meet with difficulties, you become a coward! "
"That's right. Gao Xianzhi wants to lead troops to quell the rebellion, but Chen Tianshan won't let her."
"Why is Lord Mo unwilling to participate in politics? If Lord Mo were to lead the officials, it would definitely be better than Chen Tianshan!"
"That's right. The territory of the former Daewon Imperial Dynasty was won by Lord Mo and Lord Gao. How can the King of Tianshan squander it as he pleases?"
"How hard was it to conquer these cities? You just throw it away like that, and you don't care at all? "
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The officials grumbled.
As Chen Tianshan walked out of the Soaring Heaven Hall, he showed a bitter smile. Clearly, every court session was incredibly tiring for him.
At Gao Xianzhi's residence: At this moment, a guest arrived.
Solemnly, this person bowed to Gao Xianzhi. "Lord Gao, long time no see!"
"Mr. Sima?" Gao Xianzhi's expression sank.
Sima Changkong was dressed in white and looked very elegant. He looked at the many scrolls in the study and smiled faintly. "Lord Gao, many factions have sent you solicitations over the past few years, right?"
"Oh? Mr. Sima came quietly today just to tell me this? "Gao Xianzhi retorted coldly.
"The disappearance of the Han Dynasty's Luck already explains everything. Although I admire Gu Hai's abilities, the facts cannot be changed. How long are you going to wait, Lord Gao? Gu Hai is already dead. After the heaven-defying battle at Long Zhanguo, Gu Hai has already fallen! "Sima Changkong sighed softly.
"How dare you!" Gao Xianzhi glared at him.
"Lord Gao, actually, you think so too, don't you? What's the use of lying to yourself? "Sima Changkong said in a low voice.
Gao Xianzhi looked coldly at Sima Changkong.
"If Gu Hai was still alive, he would have come back long ago. Seclusion? It might make sense for others, but you know Gu Hai so well. Why would he be in seclusion for so long? "Sima Changkong said in a low voice.
"Humph!" Gao Xianzhi snorted coldly.
"There is no need to doubt Lord Gao's abilities. Everyone knows that. With Lord Gao's abilities, he would be an honored guest no matter where he goes. Furthermore, Lord Gao has an army of one hundred thousand peak Nascent Soul Realm or Lower Heavenly Palace soldiers. It would not be difficult for him to start another dynasty. Why does Lord Gao need to wait in this Han Dynasty? Why be willing to be inferior to others? "Sima Changkong advised.
"You really know a lot." Gao Xianzhi looked coldly at Sima Changkong.
"Gu Hai is already dead. The Boundless Heavenly Capital is just Gu Hai's gravestone. What is the point of you guarding this gravestone? What is Chen Tianshan capable of? Is he as capable as you? He is muddleheaded, cowardly, and pedantic. Haha! Gu Hai made such a person the Tianshan King? Does Lord Gao not feel wronged? What is he capable of? How can he compare to you? Lead an army? Mentor a government? Even an army? Can he compare to you? You have one hundred thousand heavenly soldiers! "Sima Changkong tried to persuade Chen Tianshan.
Gao Xianzhi could accept Xiao Chen belittling Chen Tianshan earlier. However, when Xiao Chen mentioned his one hundred thousand heavenly soldiers, Gao Xianzhi's eyelids twitched involuntarily.
I have one hundred thousand heavenly soldiers, but Chen Tianshan has five hundred thousand heavenly soldiers.
"Mr. Sima, are you done? If you are, please leave. This humble one will not send you off, "Gao Xianzhi said sullenly.
Gao Xianzhi spoke very heartlessly. However, Sima Changkong's eyes lit up. Gao Xianzhi did not rebuke him. Did this mean that Gao Xianzhi's heart wavered?
"Lord Gao, I know that you are capable. With your abilities, it would not be difficult for you to establish a dynasty. However, can you do what Gu Hai does? His Majesty is determined to get you. If you do not obey, His Majesty will destroy you at all costs. After all, you are too smart! "Sima Changkong said sullenly.
"Takeshi Ryūshin? Haha! He wants to kill me? "Gao Xianzhi glared.
"Kill? It is not just His Majesty. The people of the various major factions think the same. If you do not join a faction, they will definitely destroy you to eliminate future problems. Otherwise, it will be problematic when you compete with them in the future. How can those dynasties and sects compare to my Great Martial Emperor Dynasty? Before this humble one left, His Majesty already said that as long as Lord Gao joins the Great Martial Emperor Dynasty, His Majesty will make you the top commander of the army. You will be below one person and above everyone else! "Sima Changkong said sullenly.
"Haha! Takeshi Ryūshin really thinks highly of me!" Gao Xianzhi narrowed his eyes.
"It is not that he thinks highly of you but that he admires you greatly. A fine bird chooses a tree to nest in. Lord Gao, you can only bring out your full potential under the person who admires you the most. What can you do under Chen Tianshan? He is just a good-for-nothing. Don't you feel wronged? Even as an outsider, I feel wronged for you! "Sima Changkong said sullenly.
Perhaps this touched Gao Xianzhi's sore spot. Gao Xianzhi clenched his fists and said, "Mr. Sima, please! I won't be sending you off! "
Gao Xianzhi was officially expelled.
Sima Changkong also knew that it was about time. If he said anything more, it would be counterproductive.
Standing up, Sima Changkong bowed slightly and said, "In that case, this humble one will take his leave. Before you leave, I hope that Lord Gao will consider this. His Majesty has already made it clear that as long as Lord Gao is willing, the doors of the Great Martial Emperor Dynasty will always be open to you!"
"Humph!" Gao Xianzhi snorted coldly.
Sima Changkong slowly left.
Gao Xianzhi sat down, feeling somewhat tired.
Gao Xianzhi looked in the direction of the royal court in the distance. He appeared somewhat confused.
Gao Xianzhi's subordinate, Bai Lizhan, quietly walked over after sending off Sima Changkong.
"Lord, Mr. Sima might not be wrong. Chen Tianshan is not worthy of being above you!" Bai Lizhan advised.
"Get out!" Gao Xianzhi shouted.
"Yes!" Bai Lizhan left bitterly.
Gao Xianzhi sat alone in the hall, looking in the direction of the royal palace in the distance. At this moment, he felt bitter.
"Your Majesty, are you still here?" Gao Xianzhi felt pained in his heart.
Gao Xianzhi actually did not believe Chen Tianshan when he said that Gu Hai was in closed-door cultivation and would return. His luck was gone, and there was no news of Gu Hai in the world. He was almost 90% sure that Gu Hai was already dead. Only a glimmer of hope supported Gao Xianzhi to believe that Gu Hai was still alive.
However, could he really be alive?
The study was already filled with invitations from many factions. Gao Xianzhi had not seen any of them. This was because Gao Xianzhi still had some faith. However, this faith was now wavering.
It had been five years. Five years. There was still no news of the emperor.
The commoners had always said that the emperor was in closed-door cultivation and would return soon. However, it had been five years. Some of the commoners did not believe it anymore. Could the emperor still come back?
Gao Xianzhi felt a little disappointed.
Gao Xianzhi turned his hand and took out a few booklets. The booklets had the words "Sun Tzu's Art of War", "Thirty-six Stratagems", and "Tian Cun's Art of War" written on them.
Some books of the art of war that Gao Xianzhi had never heard of were given to Gao Xianzhi by Gu Hai. Gao Xianzhi felt as if she had received a treasure and was very grateful. Seeing these booklets of the art of war, Gao Xianzhi felt as if she had seen Gu Hai.
Gao Xianzhi had been tempted by Sima Changkong's bewitchment before. However, when she saw these booklets, she suddenly thought of Gu Hai's cultivation of her. In addition to the kindness of recognizing her talent, he also taught her.
"Five years? I can't even endure five years of the emperor's cultivation. Am I going to betray him? Hahaha! Gao Xianzhi, it has only been five years. Are you going to go back on your word? Is the emperor's grace of rebirth only worthy of you remembering him for five years? "Gao Xianzhi's eyes suddenly turned red.
She clenched her teeth. "Ha! Even a pedantic person like Chen Tianshan can uphold his bottom line. How can I, Gao Xianzhi, not be loyal? Am I not even comparable to him? Your Majesty, I will continue to wait for you! "
Gao Xianzhi burned all the invitations from the various factions in the study. She did not receive any invitations from any faction. Similarly, she did not reject any faction.
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