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In fact, the State of Yue had already started to flatter Third Prince Ning Qi.
It was laughable.
Ning Qi had indeed made a great contribution in the battle of Xiantian Province. At the critical moment, he had turned the tide and repelled hundreds of thousands of Chu soldiers.
But when he won, the civil and military officials of the court didn't dare to make a sound, much less praise Ning Qi's victory.
Because the murder of the king of Chu had not been settled.
At that time, when they should be flattering Ning Qi, the court was silent, as if the victory in Xiantian Province had never happened.
But when the emperor decreed that the murder of the king of Chu had nothing to do with Ning Qi, the State of Yue flattered Ning Qi like a tsunami.
Memorials surged into the palace like a tidal wave.
They were all praising the great victory in Xiantian Province.
The opposition between the emperor and the officials of the State of Yue was clear.
Last time when Ning Zheng launched a surprise attack on the capital of the Chu Kingdom and achieved a miraculous victory, the monarch Ning Yuanxian tried his best to emphasize this victory. He celebrated with the people, granted amnesty, and worshiped the ancestors.
But the reactions of the officials were like the cries of prostitutes.
And it was a very perfunctory cry, the kind that sounded very fake, as if they were looking at their phones while shouting.
The documents issued by the Privy Council on the Secretariat Desk were also very formal, as if there was no passion.
The people were very excited and high, because the victory in the attack on the Chu capital was too shocking.
In the court, only Monarch Ning Yuanxian and a few officials were high, while the rest of the officials were watching coldly.
And this time, when they were praising Third Prince Ning Qi's victory.
The situation was directly reversed.
The civil and military officials were all high, almost shouting themselves hoarse. It was comparable to those women in action movies, Asian/American/Fu * ck.
The shouts were almost hoarse.
And Monarch Ning Yuanxian was watching coldly.
When Ning Qi entered the camp of the Chu capital alone and was killed to prove his innocence, Ning Yuanxian ordered Ning Qi to return to the capital.
This was the last chance Ning Yuanxian gave him.
However, Ning Qi gave up. He still chose to stand on the side of the Emperor and ignored the kindness of his father, Ning Yuanxian.
Ning Yuanxian felt bitterly disappointed again.
As a father, he was being looked down upon by his son. He didn't care about his concern at all.
Ning Qi was busy flattering the Emperor. Who was Ning Yuanxian, the Prince of Yue?
Then, Ning Yuanxian completely understood that his son could not be saved.
But when the officials sang praises of Ning Qi's victory, he did not object or disagree.
This was indeed a victory.
However, the courtiers purposely concealed one point. In the contract signed by Ning Qi and the King of Chu, there was a clause stating that the border between the two states would be restored to what it was twenty-five years ago. This meant that Ning Qi would cede two hundred miles of land to Chu.
The people of the State of Yue were not complete fools.
There were some old pedants who had done some research, and then they raised their doubts. Return to 25 years ago? Didn't that mean that they had taken away two hundred li of land, which was equivalent to one or two counties?
But as soon as these voices came out, they were completely drowned out.
Why are you pretending to be clear-headed?
Just follow along and have fun!
Monarch Ning Yuanxian didn't find out about this.
In fact, in his heart, he also thought that this was a great victory.
Although it was shameful to cede two hundred miles of land, this time the State of Yue was in danger of being destroyed. It was already a blessing from the Heavens to be able to keep most of the land.
This armistice agreement still needed the signature of King Ning Yuanxian with his seal.
But he withheld it first without signing it.
It was not that he was dissatisfied with this condition, but he was waiting for the safe return of Ning Zheng's army.
As a result, during this period of time.
The courtiers became more and more intense.
Every day, they would sing praises of Ning Qi's unparalleled achievements.
Then they would ask the Monarch to say that the State of Yue had won a great victory in this war. They repelled three enemies and kept their territory.
They asked the Monarch to worship the Heavens and let the Third Prince Ning Qi worship the Heavens.
Last time, it was Ning Zhennian who worshipped the Heavens and started his Inheritance War.
Last time, the position of Crown Prince Ning Yi was shaken, forcing him to go to the battlefield of the The South Kingdom to make contributions and stabilize his position as Crown Prince. As a result, he suffered a disaster.
This time, the courtiers asked Ning Qi to worship the Heavens. Next, they would ask Ning Qi to be conferred the title of Duke of the State of Yue.
Now, Ning Yi's position as Crown Prince had not been completely abolished.
Once Ning Qi became the Duke of the State of Yue, Zhu Hongzhu and the others would ask the Monarch to abolish Ning Yi's position as Crown Prince.
Then, Ning Qi would take over the position of Crown Prince.
The courtiers' plan was very good, but how could Ning Yuanxian let them do as they wished?
They kept dragging it.
The courtiers began to make alarmist statements.
The last time the Heavens worshipped, there were dark clouds and thunder, and then suddenly the sky was clear.
This was a complete omen of this war of national fate. They would lose first and then win.
This was a blessing from the Heavens.
Now that more than a year had passed, the State of Yue had won the war.
Shouldn't they worship the Heavens again to thank the Heavens for their protection?
This made sense.
Even Ning Yuanxian felt that this war of national fate was really a blessing from the Heavens. Wasn't it similar to the weather during the last Heavens worshipping?
They thought that their country was going to perish, but in the end, they achieved a glorious victory.
It was at this time!
Tiannan Province reported that there was an earthquake, thousands of houses collapsed, and hundreds of people were injured.
As a result!
The courtiers of the State of Yue shouted once again, asking His Majesty to worship the Heavens.
This war of national fate was won because of the blessing from the Heavens, and they could protect the State of Yue for hundreds of years.
If they didn't worship the Heavens? Wouldn't they be ungrateful?
Wouldn't they anger the Heavens?
This earthquake was a warning.
This saying was not only popular in the court, but also among the people.
Even the Monarch believed it.
Therefore, not only did the officials present a petition, asking the Monarch to worship the Heavens.
The people of the world were also eager to worship the Monarch, especially the victims of the earthquake in Tiannan Province.
He hoped that the Monarch could offer sacrifices to the Heavens to appease the wrath of the Heavens and return peace to Tiannan Province.
How could the common people understand the evil intentions of the officials of the imperial court?
Offering sacrifices to the heavens at this time?
It was obvious that Ning Zheng would not be able to make it back in time, but there had to be a prince who would pray to the heavens, right?
The other princes were not qualified. Only Ning Qi was left.
As for the Prayer of Heaven Offering, it was usually the authority of the country's Young Emperor.
If Ning Yuanxian agreed to worship the Heaven, he would ask Ning Qi to read the letter to worship the Heaven.
Wouldn't it be reasonable for the group of officials to request Ning Qi to be conferred the title of Duke of the state of Yue?
But this time, it was reasonable to offer sacrifices to the Heaven to fulfill their vows. Ning Yuanxian couldn't refuse it.
Therefore, Ning Yuanxian issued a decree, "On the ninth day of the seventh month, we will offer sacrifices to Heaven to fulfill our vows!"
With this decree, all the officials and the people cheered.
Your Majesty is wise!
Ning Qi then left the West Heaven Province and rushed towards the capital.
At this moment, Ning Zheng was still within the borders of Chu.
… …
The first of July.
Third Prince Ning Qi led three thousand cavalrymen back to the capital of the state of Yue.
The entire capital was in an uproar again.
All the civil and military officials came out to welcome Ning Qi's triumphant return.
Monarch Ning Yuanxian wasn't feeling well, so he didn't come.
But all the civil and military officials of the imperial court, Zhu Hongzhu, Zhong E, Ning Qi, Ning Gang, and the others were all present.
There were also tens of thousands of people from the capital who came to welcome Ning Qi.
They were organized to come, but in their hearts, they were more willing.
Because in this battle, Ning Qi had performed beautifully. He defeated the hundreds of thousands of soldiers of Chu, recaptured a few hundred miles of lost land, and saved the state of Yue from danger.
"Long live, long live, long live!"
"Long live the state of Yue, long live the Monarch!"
Hearing the cheers of the people, Ning Qi's heart skipped a beat.
The phrase 'long live' could be shouted before, but now it was not allowed. It had become the exclusive phrase of His Majesty.
But what else could he do? He couldn't scold the people in public.
"Third Prince, His Majesty is slightly ill, so he asked me to welcome you into the city," Uncle Ning Qi said, "Please drink this wine."
Ning Qi took it and drank it in one gulp.
He was a little disappointed.
Father really wasn't a qualified monarch. Was this the time to be angry?
When the troops were deployed in this war of national fate, the monarch sent them out of the city. Then when they returned in triumph, the Monarch should also welcome the victorious troops into the city.
This was called finishing what you started. Father, are you going to chill the hearts of the soldiers just because you have a problem with me?
Although he was unhappy, Ning Qi didn't show it on his face.
"Enter the city!"
The Vermilion Bird Gate opened.
Ning Qi led three thousand cavalrymen along the Vermilion Bird Avenue towards the palace.
On both sides of the avenue, tens of thousands of people lined the street to welcome him.
"Victory, victory, victory, victory …"
"Third Prince is mighty!"
"The state of Yue is mighty!"
This wasn't completely an act. The people of the capital truly loved and respected Ning Qi.
Of course, they also admired and marveled at Ning Zheng.
But if there was a scale, their hearts would still lean towards Ning Qi.
After all, Ning Qi had defeated hundreds of thousands of Chu soldiers and killed the king.
Although the Great Yan Empire had investigated and found that the king's death had nothing to do with Ning Qi. But in the hearts of the people of the State of Yue, they firmly believed that the king was killed by Ning Qi.
So at this moment, Ning Qi's influence surpassed Ning Zheng's.
As for Prince Ning Zheng.
There had been no news for a long time.
The king of Chu had returned to the capital with more than two hundred thousand soldiers, while Ning Zheng and Shen Lang only had nine thousand. They should have abandoned the capital and fled.
Of course, the people of the State of Yue completely understood this behavior. Because His Highness Ning Zheng had already achieved his goal. It was precisely because of his successful sneak attack that the Chu Royal Capital was conquered that the Chu Country's army stopped the war in the West Sky Province.
But … fleeing was ultimately not a glorious thing. Although they didn't say it, they were inevitably disappointed.
In comparison, His Highness Ning Qi's victory was flawless. So in the hearts of the people, Prince Ning Qi's future succession to the throne was not bad.
King Uncle Ning Qi and Ning Qi rode side by side.
"Ning Qi, what about Ning Zheng?"
Ning Qi said, "Fifth Brother is determined not to retreat and has retreated to the inner city of the capital, cutting off his escape route. He has been surrounded by the king of Chu's two hundred thousand soldiers."
Ning Qi sighed in his heart. If that was the case, would the whole army be annihilated?
Ning Zheng was too straightforward. For a mere reputation, he gambled with the lives of nine thousand soldiers.
Why didn't he escape before the king's army returned to the capital? Was reputation more important? Or life more important? Or nine thousand soldiers more important?
He knew how to advance, but not retreat.
It seemed that Ning Qi was indeed a good person, much better than Ning Yi. If he succeeded to the throne, it would be a good result.
… …
Ning Qi entered the palace and paid his respects to Monarch Ning Yuanxian.
"Greetings, Father. May you live a long and peaceful life."
Ning Yuanxian said, "Are you sure that using the words' long and peaceful life 'on me is not an overstep?"
That was a great mockery.
Ning Qi, you should not violate the taboo by showing your filial piety to His Majesty.
Ning Qi did not explain. He kowtowed and said, "I am afraid."
Ning Yuanxian looked at his son. He had lost a lot of weight and his body was full of scars, but he was still as sharp as a sword.
What an outstanding son.
Ning Yuanxian could not help but ask, "Ning Qi, do you believe that you are right?"
Ning Qi said, "Yes!"
Ning Yuanxian said, "Shen Lang once used a sentence from the Book of Changes about the new policies of the State of Yue, 'Never give up, never give up!' At that time, he meant that the new policies of the State of Yue are in full swing, but don't forget that the State of Yue is only a vassal state of the Great Yan Dynasty. What if the Great Yan Empire uses the same method to deal with the State of Yue in the future? "
Ning Qi did not say anything.
Ning Yuanxian continued, "Of course, if the new policies of the State of Yue are successful, we will be much stronger than we are now. In the future, we will be able to resist the invasion of the Empire. "Now, let me ask you, did you agree to the title of Prince of Yue? "Did you agree to the appointment of a high-ranking official as the Prime Minister of the State of Yue? "Did you agree to the future emperor's request to reduce the number of troops in the State of Yue and limit the number of troops in the State of Yue to 100,000? "Did you agree to the future emperor's request to send someone to take charge of the Privy Council of the State of Yue?"
Ning Qi instinctively wanted to say that the timing was unpredictable. In the words of the Book of Changes, they should be hiding in the abyss and waiting for the right time.
However, if he said that, wouldn't he be going against the Emperor?
Therefore, he could not say that.
Ning Qi was silent.
"One step back, one step back at a time!" Ning Yuanxian said, "You might say that you are waiting for the right time. Jin State and New Qian State are so powerful. They are definitely not willing to wait for death. You are waiting for them to resist and the world to be in chaos. Then, you will take the opportunity to get out, right? "
Ning Qi was silent.
Ning Yuanxian said, "Then, don't forget that when the State of Yue implemented the new policy, the Kim family also wanted to hide under Nangong Ao, the Marquis of Zhenbei, because Nangong Ao was the top aristocrat in Tiannan Province. But what happened in the end? Nangong Ao had already surrendered to the new policy before I could do anything. "You can only rely on yourself. "Ning Qi, you are very smart, but you are too smart. You lack Ning Zheng's perseverance."
Ning Qi's face trembled, and he couldn't help but want to refute.
"Do I have to be like Ning Zheng, who would rather die than submit and eventually perish?
Why should I stand out? Why can't I let others stand out? "
Ning Yuanxian said, "In terms of ranks, His Majesty Jiang Li is at the top, Prince Jin is at the top, Ning Zheng is at the top, and you, Ning Qi, are only at the middle and upper."
Ning Qi's heart suddenly twitched, and he was extremely unwilling to accept it. How humiliating was it to classify him as the middle and upper?
Ning Yuanxian said with a self-deprecating smile, "Of course, I, Ning Yuanxian, am the middle and lower."
Finally, Ning Qi couldn't help asking, "What about Shen Lang? What rank is he? "
Ning Yuanxian said, "That guy is despicable and has no rank."
… …
After Ning Qi returned.
Memorials from the civil and military officials poured in like a tide.
"Your Majesty, please let His Highness Ning Qi recite the sacrificial letter to heaven."
These memorials were all suppressed by Ning Yuanxian.
So in the court meeting the next day, all the civil and military officials submitted memorials.
"Your Majesty, please let His Highness Ning Qi recite the sacrificial letter to heaven."
The same thing happened again. All the officials in the Imperial Court spoke in unison.
Zhu Hongzhu, Zhong E, Ning Yu, and other magnates all publicly submitted memorials, asking Ning Qi to recite the sacrificial letter to heaven. "
Ning Yuanxian looked at Ning Qi and said, "Uncle Ning Qi, what do you think?"
His meaning was very clear. He wanted Ning Qi to put forward the opposite view.
As the Monarch, it was not appropriate for him to do it himself.
Uncle Ning Qi was a good, honest, and loyal man. Every time before, he stepped forward at the critical moment.
Ning Qi knew what the Monarch meant.
But he hesitated for a long time. He really thought His Highness Ning Qi was not bad.
Of course, Ning Zheng was also good, but Ning Qi was better.
Why was His Majesty so biased against His Highness Ning Qi?
Gritting his teeth, Ning Qi decided to follow his will and said, "I also agree. Let His Highness Third Prince Ning Qi recite the sacrificial letter to heaven at the sacrificial ceremony."
Hearing this, Ning Yuanxian's face changed dramatically.
Why did you change your mind too? It's not like you don't know what I mean.
Ning Qi knew he disappointed the Monarch, but he thought he did it for the benefit of the State of Yue.
The Monarch Ning Yuanxian sneered.
Fine, then I will do it myself.
"The last sacrificial letter to heaven was Ning Zheng's," Ning Yuanxian said with a smile, "My ministers, why don't you be loyal to one person until the end?"
The officials were embarrassed.
At this moment, Zhong E of the Privy Council stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, His Highness Ning Zheng made a great contribution in this war. It is appropriate for him to recite the sacrificial letter to heaven. However, he was helpless. He was still within the borders of Chu Country. According to the latest intelligence, His Highness Ning Zheng was still unwilling to lead the army out of the Chu royal capital at the critical moment. As a result, he was surrounded by the 200,000 strong army of the Chu royal capital and retreated into the inner city. There is no news of him. "
The Monarch Ning Yuanxian frowned.
He had already sent several messengers to the Chu royal capital for this matter, hoping to let Ning Zheng retreat unscathed.
Zhong E said, "In the process, my brother Zhong Yao and His Highness Ning Qi both wrote secret letters to His Highness Ning Zheng. They asked him to retreat before the Chu royal army reached the capital, because the strategic goal had been achieved and there was no need to make unnecessary sacrifices. But His Highness Ning Zheng refused. In the following situation, if His Highness Ning Zheng becomes a captive of the Chu royal army, the State of Yue may have to pay a certain price to redeem him. So it is probably unrealistic to expect His Highness Ning Zheng to recite the sacrificial letter to heaven. "
This was interesting.
It had already been decided that Ning Zheng would either be killed or captured. This way, the State of Yue would be forced into a passive position. So Ning Zheng's defense of the Chu royal capital was not only a failure, but also a mistake.
As soon as this was said, all the officials shook their heads and sighed.
They lamented that His Highness Ning Zheng was indeed too stubborn. He had clearly achieved a complete victory, but still wanted to complicate matters and bring great trouble to the State of Yue.
None of the civil and military officials spoke up for Ning Zheng.
And at this moment.
Someone stood up and said with a cold smile, "Sirs, has the news arrived? Why do you keep saying that His Highness Ning Zheng has been captured or killed? How do you know that His Highness Ning Zheng will not be able to make it back in time? "
This person was Zhang Xun of the Imperial Censor, the son of Zhang Chong.
He had already been promoted to the fifth-rank and was an Imperial Censor.
But in this court, he was only a minor official and had almost no right to speak.
As soon as this was said, everyone was disdainful.
Ning Zheng had already retreated to the inner city of the Chu royal capital and was surrounded by more than 200,000 troops.
That was an enemy country, an enemy city.
Now that there had been no news for a long time, it was very likely that the entire army would be wiped out.
Either they would be captured or killed.
If Ning Zheng and Shen Lang could defeat the 200,000 troops of the Chu royal capital with just 9,000 people, then they would not be humans, but gods.
Zhang Xun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, His Highness Ning Zheng's performance in the last worship ceremony is still vivid in our minds. In order not to anger the heavens, I feel that it is necessary to be faithful to the end and let His Highness Ning Zheng be in charge of this worship ceremony. "
Immediately, the Deputy Imperial Censor stood up and said coldly, "What if His Highness Ning Zheng does not make it back? There are only seven days left before the worship ceremony. Do you want Your Majesty to read the worship ceremony personally? "
At this moment, the Prime Minister Zhu Hongzhu stepped out and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, how about this?"
Ning Yuanxian said, "Speak."
This attitude was already very cold. In the past, it would have been the Prime Minister who would speak, and Ning Yuanxian could not even be bothered to put on an act with Zhu Hongzhu.
Zhu Hongzhu said, "In this worship ceremony, His Highness Ning Zheng will still be the person to read the worship ceremony, but His Highness Ning Qi will be the substitute. If His Highness Ning Zheng does not make it back in time, His Highness Ning Qi will read the worship ceremony. "
What did he mean by "if Ning Zheng does not make it back in time"?
In everyone's mind, Ning Zheng would definitely not make it back in time.
He had been surrounded for more than a month, and even immortals could not save him.
Monarch Ning Yuanxian thought for a while and nodded, "Okay!"
Then, Ning Yuanxian issued a decree: In the worship ceremony, Ning Zheng will be the person to read the worship ceremony, and Ning Qi will be the substitute.
This was also a concession made by the officials to the Monarch.
However, they felt that this concession was basically meaningless.
Because Ning Zheng was destined not to make it back!
However …
At this moment.
There was a burst of cheers outside.
"Urgent, urgent!"
Then, a general with thousands of troops rushed into the palace. It turned out to be Lan Yi.
Wasn't he by Ning Zheng's side?
Why did he come back?
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations!"
"His Highness Ning Zheng defeated the 200,000 troops of King Chu and won a great victory."
"This is the new truce agreement signed by King Chu and His Highness Ning Zheng."
"This is the letter from King Chu to Your Majesty, announcing that the previous truce agreement is invalid."
As soon as this was said.
There was a dead silence.
My God?
There was too much information in this.
What on earth happened?
Ning Zheng's 9,000 troops retreated to defend the internal affairs and defeated the 200,000 troops of King Chu?
Retreating was used here, not annihilating.
But how could King Chu let it go?
For the sake of the people, for revenge, he should fight to the end and completely annihilate Ning Zheng's 9,000 troops.
And what did he mean by signing a new truce agreement?
The previously signed truce agreement was invalid?
In other words, the truce agreement signed by His Highness Ning Qi was invalid?
As soon as this was said, the officials of Chu were furious.
What did King Chu mean?
Was the armistice agreement that they had signed not counted just because they said so?
What did he think the State of Yue was?
And His Highness Ning Zheng, you actually signed a new truce agreement with King Chu?
There must be an unspeakable conspiracy in this.
It must be that Ning Zheng's troops were surrounded by King Chu and faced a desperate situation.
In order to survive, Ning Zheng signed a new agreement with King Chu, which must have betrayed more of Chu's interests. This new truce agreement was a humiliation to the country.
Instantly, all the imperial censors stood up and scolded.
"Your Majesty, the truce agreement cannot be changed, it cannot be changed!"
"Your Majesty, I accuse Fifth Prince Ning Zheng of betraying the interests of the State of Yue for his own interests and to preserve his life, signing an unequal agreement with King Chu."
"Your Majesty, the interests of the State of Yue cannot be violated. We will not recognize any new truce agreement. "
All the officials in the imperial court were filled with righteous indignation.
They were all too familiar with Ning Zheng's routine.
He had clearly lost, but he said it was a victory. He had betrayed the interests of the State of Yue to preserve his life, but he said it was because he defeated the Chu army.
Didn't Crown Prince Ning Yi do the same last time? He said it was a complete victory and claimed that he had almost annihilated the main forces of Prince Jin.
This so-called new truce agreement of Ning Zheng must be very harsh and humiliating.
At this moment, Lan Yi opened the new truce agreement and read it out loud.
First, the army of the State of Yue retreated from the capital of Chu, and the army of Chu was not allowed to carry out any attacks. On the way back, they had to sell rations and supplies to the army of the State of Yue.
Second, the Chu and Yue countries completely stopped fighting, and the border would be restored to the state it was two years ago.
Third, the Heavenly Dao Association would support the State of Chu with two million gold coins in the next five years to build a new palace.
Fourth, the State of Chu would allow the Heavenly Dao Association to set up related businesses within its borders.
After reading it out loud!
Lan Yi shouted, "Your Excellencies, may I ask, does this new truce agreement humiliate the country?"
Everyone was silent.
Lan Yi sneered and said, "Everyone still clearly remembers the armistice agreement signed by His Highness Ning Qi and the King of Chu. The most important clause is that the Chu and Yue Kingdoms stop fighting, and the border will be restored to the state 25 years ago. In other words, the State of Yue has to cede 200 square kilometers of land. I know that all of you like to pretend to be ignorant, but isn't this the truth? "
This slap landed heavily on the faces of all the courtiers.
Especially Ning Qi's face.
This was, of course, the truth, but they had deliberately concealed this from the people of the State of Yue, and then cheered for victory.
Lan Yi said, "After His Highness Ning Zheng heard of the truce agreement, he could not calm down for a long time, and he was unwilling to cede an inch of land. So he decided not to retreat with his 9,000 troops, and to continue defending the Chu royal capital, in order to hurt the King Chu, and force him to sign a new truce agreement.
"On the first day of the battle of the Chu royal capital, we defeated the Chu army, and the Chu army suffered nearly 30,000 casualties. On the second day, the Chu army suffered nearly 20,000 casualties! If this isn't a glorious victory, what is? Do you think you want the shameless victory reports of Crown Prince Ning Yi?
"Our Nirvana Army fought to the death for the State of Yue. For the State of Yue, His Highness Ning Zheng almost put himself in a hopeless situation. How did this become wrong, how did this become humiliating the country and humiliating the country? How ridiculous is this?
"Sirs, you keep saying that you don't recognize the new truce agreement. Are you going to watch the State of Yue cede land?
"You bunch of people, for the sake of your own interests, can you even throw away your face?"
"Prime Minister Zhu Hongzhu!" Lan Yi roared. He was really a tiger.
Zhu Hongzhu's face trembled, and then he said, "General Lan, what advice do you have?"
Lan Yi asked, "Young Master Shen Lang asked me to ask you, of these two truce agreements, which one should the State of Yue choose? Which one should we abandon? "
Everyone was scornful.
Shen Lang, you bastard, you are really ruthless in slapping our faces, not giving us any face at all. This is not just slapping our faces, it's practically tearing off our faces.
Zhu Hongzhu's hands trembled slightly as he said, "If there are no other conditions, of course we will choose the latter."
Lan Yi looked at Ning Qi and said, "Your Highness, you were the one who signed the previous truce agreement. It says that the borders of twenty-five years ago will be restored. Does that mean the State of Yue has to cede two hundred miles of land? "
F * ck you, Shen Lang, are you done slapping people's faces?
Ning Qi said coldly, "Yes."
It was fine to hide this matter from the people, but there was no way to avoid it when it was publicly questioned in court.
Lan Yi said, "Your Highness, then which truce agreement do you think the State of Yue should choose? Do I have to discard the one you signed? "
Ning Qi's face twitched violently as he said, "Of course the truce agreement signed by Fifth Brother and the King of Chu is better."
Lan Yi then looked at Zhong E of the Bureau of Military Affairs and said, "Sir Zhong E, may I ask which truce agreement you think is better?"
F * ck me!
Lan Yi, are you done?
Even if you want to slap people's faces, there must be a limit.
If you keep asking questions like this, are you going to slap everyone's faces?
Zhong E instinctively looked at Monarch Ning Yuanxian.
Your Majesty, are you going to let this little Qianhu keep slapping the faces of the officials like this?
However, Ning Yuanxian actually lay back, looking as if he was watching a good show.
Has the relationship between the officials gone this far?
Zhong E of the Bureau of Military Affairs braced himself and said, "If there are no other conditions, of course the second truce agreement is better."
Lan Yi took out another document and said, "Your Majesty, this is a letter from His Majesty the King of Chu to explain to you why the new truce agreement should be signed and why the previous one should be annulled."
F * ck!
Not only did Shen Lang come to slap Ning Qi's face, but the King of Chu also wanted to slap Ning Qi's face?
I didn't see it coming. Chu Huaixin?
Previously, when we were in Western Heaven Province, you kept calling him Brother Ning Qi, and you were very sincere with me.
You kept saying that you wanted to help me.
But as soon as you returned to the capital, you immediately betrayed me?
You ruthlessly slapped me in the face?
What kind of bewitching medicine did Shen Lang feed you?
You actually let Shen Lang and Ning Zheng off just like that. They burned down your palace, how are you going to explain this to the soldiers? How are you going to explain this to the people of Chu?
Ning Qi was not the only one who was puzzled.
All the officials in the imperial court were also puzzled.
Why?
Why did the King of Chu do this?
The previous truce agreement was clearly more in line with the interests of Chu.
Suddenly, a censor jumped out and said, "Your Majesty, this doesn't make sense. Prince Ning Zheng and Shen Lang only have less than nine thousand soldiers, while the King of Chu has more than two hundred thousand soldiers, and this is in the capital of Chu. Why did the King of Chu sign a new truce agreement with Prince Ning Zheng, and one that is not in the interests of Chu? There must be a secret agreement. Prince Shen Lang and Prince Ning Zheng must have signed a secret agreement with the King of Chu. The contents of this secret agreement must have betrayed the interests of the State of Yue. Your Majesty, please investigate this thoroughly! "
Damn it, this is called slandering people.
This is groundless.
The censor suddenly kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, there must be a conspiracy. Prince Ning Zheng and the King of Chu must have a secret agreement. We must not agree to it. For the sake of the century-old foundation of the State of Yue, we must not agree to it rashly. "
Ning Yuanxian squinted his eyes and said with a smile, "Interesting, interesting. For the sake of benefits, they can be shameless, regardless of right or wrong, and completely abandon the interests of the state. "
"Guards, kill this censor!"
Eunuch Li Sun waved his hand, and two warriors were about to drag the censor out.
Ning Yuanxian said, "There is no need to drag him out. Just kill him on the spot in the imperial court!"
"Yes!"
Then, several warriors pressed the censor to the ground.
He was beaten to death in front of all the officials and generals in the imperial court!
Blood splattered in the imperial court!
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