Xiahou Tuo turned to look at his son, only to see Xiahou Ling staring at Miao Yi.
Defeating Armies frowned, while Shangguan Qing and Sima Wentian narrowed their eyes at Miao Yi.
Heavenly Dawn Star Lord Pang Guan looked at Miao Yi in surprise. Marshal Shen Lu Luo Mang was even more shocked.
Even Xiahou Chengyu was speechless. This was the first time he saw such an arrogant person in the Celestial Court, daring to demand an official position in front of His Majesty.
Mei Niang and her daughter were also so shocked that they couldn't close their mouths. He actually wanted to jump from the position of Head Commander to the position of Lieutenant.
Qing Zhu looked down at Miao Yi coldly and said, "Little man, your appetite is quite big!"
Unexpectedly, Miao Yi continued with his shocking words, "This is only one of the stakes. Actually, it's not much of a bet. It's just that I would like to ask His Majesty to grant me a favor! Since the four Marquises have set up three restrictions for this lowly official, this lowly official will naturally ask for a stake from the four Marquises. If this lowly official can recruit a hundred thousand elite soldiers from the four armies, I hope that the four Marquises can discuss with the other ministers and have the four armies give up a Marquis position for His Majesty to decide! "
As soon as he said this, it was as if a storm was set off in the hall. A mere Head Commander actually wanted to decide the positions of four Marquises? How arrogant!
Qing Zhu suddenly narrowed his eyes, a glint flashing across his eyes. He was naturally eager to have a way to reduce the power of the four Heavenly Kings. In his eyes, the positions of four Marquises were much more important than the position of Lieutenant that Miao Yi wanted. Compared to the position of Marquis, a Lieutenant was nothing!
Shangguan Qing and Sima Wentian looked at Miao Yi with amazement in their eyes. Defeating Armies and Wuqu were the same. They all had looks of admiration on their faces, as if they were praising this kid!
In the eyes of Qing Zhu's trusted aides, Miao Yi's bet was more like a serious matter.
Xiahou Tuo put down his cup and slowly closed his eyes, deep in thought.
Xiahou Chengyu looked at Qing Zhu's reaction and knew that Miao Yi's words had pleased him. She looked at Miao Yi again, her eyes filled with admiration. She suddenly found him pleasing to the eye. At this moment, she really hoped that Miao Yi would win the bet. That way, the phantom market directly under the labyrinth would become the entire Netherworld Galaxy.
Countless people were shocked speechless. Mei Niang and her daughter didn't know if they were shocked or worried, but they knew that Miao Yi's words had already violated Heavenly King Guang's interests.
Kou Zheng's face also showed anger. Ying Wuman suddenly stood up, and shouted angrily, "How dare you! You're just a small town, yet you dare to talk about the Marquis's position! "
"I'm just talking about the stakes. It's not as serious as Minister Ying makes it out to be. How can he decide the position of Marquis with just a few words? I will be the first to not spare him! " Qing Zhu said. He smilingly waved his hand at Ying Wuman, indicating that he shouldn't be so angry. His smile was quite amiable.
How could Ying Wuman possibly give in so easily on this point? He pressed Miao Yi, "I've only heard you ask for more and more. I wonder what you will be willing to bet after you lose?"
Miao Yi fell silent, and the entire hall fell silent as well. Everyone looked at him. Qing Zhu looked at Miao Yi expectantly, hoping that this brat wouldn't only do things halfway.
After a moment of silence, Miao Yi's expression remained calm, and he declared, "I am willing to offer up my head!"
Ying Wuman immediately sneered. "If you lose, you'll be framing the entire court. Even if you don't offer up your head, you'll still be sentenced to death. What kind of stakes are you talking about?"
Now that things had progressed to this point, Miao Yi became extremely cautious. He weighed his words in his mind, afraid that something unexpected would happen and all his efforts would go to waste.
Unexpectedly, his silence allowed Qing Zhu to speak again. Before Miao Yi could say anything else, Qing Zhu laughed heartily and said, "Today is Heavenly King's birthday. This bet is very interesting. In order to liven things up for Heavenly King, I will also add some stakes to it. I would like to add some stakes to it. What do you think, Heavenly Elder? "He looked at Xiahou Tuo.
The court officials immediately knew that the four Marquises' positions had piqued Qing Zhu's interest, and he was going to make his move. The court officials immediately focused their attention. Once they found a loophole in Qing Zhu's words, they would immediately launch an all-out counterattack. As for Niu Youde, he wasn't even a threat to them. What they were truly worried about was Qing Zhu, who was sitting on the throne.
At this moment, Xiahou Ta naturally wouldn't recklessly involve himself in this. He wouldn't say anything to offend Qing Zhu, so he immediately pushed the matter back. He chuckled and said, "Everything is up to Your Majesty!"
"Alright! Then let's follow Heavenly King's wishes and add to the festivities. " Qing Zhu's words were directed at Xiahou Chengyu. Xiahou Chengyu naturally smiled and nodded his head in agreement.
Qing Zhu stood up with his hands behind his back and looked down at the court officials. His gaze was sharp as he swept across them, and he smiled calmly as he said, "Then I will add some stakes. What shall I add? How can Niu Youde's life be compared to the four Marquises' positions? His life is a little less important, and those who bet with him will be at a great disadvantage. How about this? I will also offer up the four Marquises' positions to help him suppress the stakes. If he loses, aside from his head, the four Marquises' positions will be taken by the four armies themselves. My four ministers, is this still fair? "
Fair my ass! The ministers of the four armies immediately understood Qing Zhu's trick of taking advantage. After the hunt at the Quiet Spring, the four armies had already taken advantage of the opportunity of the mobilization of their armies to take over Qing Zhu's men. Think about it, once the war broke out, and the key starry gates were controlled by Qing Zhu's men. Qing Zhu's men could easily kill their way over, but they wouldn't be able to smoothly kill their way over. Delaying the battle would be a fatal threat. Under such circumstances, it would be strange if the four Heavenly Kings didn't take over the men guarding the vital positions. Now that Qing Zhu had offered up a few positions that only existed in name as a wager, if this wasn't taking advantage of him, then what was?
Most importantly, Qing Zhu had the power to make decisions that others didn't have. No matter which four positions he lost, or which four positions he won, he could use his status as a reason to choose.
Miao Yi was a little surprised. He didn't think that Qing Zhu would jump out first and pay out of his own pocket to help him raise the stakes. But this was good as well. It saved him the trouble.
Guang Junan cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, this wager is too big. The four of us are only Marquises. How can we decide the fate of the four Marquises?"
Ying Wuman, Haoze, and Kou Zheng looked at each other, then cupped their fists and said, "That is indeed the case. Your Majesty, please take back your wager."
However, everyone in the hall knew that these four people represented the four armies in the imperial court. It was just that when this happened, they immediately used the excuse that their positions weren't high enough as a shield.
Qing Zhu glanced at the other ministers and said, "You can't make the decision, but your superiors can." Since Miao Yi had given him a good opportunity to make a move, he wouldn't give up until he saw the truth.
Marshal Huang Hao stood up and cupped his fists towards the sky. "Your Majesty, how can the imperial court's officials and Marquises be used as a wager as if it's child's play? If word gets out, how can the Heavenly Court maintain its reputation? This cannot be allowed to continue. Your Majesty, please take back your order! "
It was true that Qing Zhu wanted to maintain his reputation, but he also needed to consider the value of the bet. Besides, if he took advantage of the situation, he would gain face. Hearing this, Qing Zhu's expression darkened. "Now you know where the Heavenly Court's reputation lies? Could it be that you were dozing off just now? Just now, when the four of them jumped out one by one to negotiate with Niu Youde, where were you? Now you know that this cannot be allowed to continue? Huang Hao, let me ask you. What are your intentions? Could it be that you are the one who obstructed the Phantom City's recruitment from behind the scenes? "His voice abruptly reverberated throughout the hall.
These words caused the Marshal's wife, Sheng Huaiyu, who was sitting beside Huang Hao to tremble in fear. It also caused the ministers to be a little speechless. Who would've thought that the situation would turn out this way because of Niu Youde?
Huang Hao said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. I definitely did not do anything to obstruct the Phantom City's recruitment."
"What about the rest of you?" Qing Zhu waved his hand and pointed towards the hall. "Why aren't you saying anything? Have you made up your mind to obstruct the Phantom City's recruitment from behind the scenes? "
Seeing that Qing Zhu was forcing the ministers to take a stand, the four representatives sent by the Four Heavenly Kings naturally couldn't sit idly by and let the matter be settled. Haoze cupped his fists and said in a clear voice, "Your Majesty, this wager is between the four of us and Niu Youde. It has nothing to do with the ministers."
Qing Zhu sneered and nodded, saying, "Well said! Since it's a wager between the four of you and Niu Youde, and it just so happens that the four of you are sitting on the Marquis titles, you must be willing to lose. If the four of you lose, we will deprive the four of your Marquis titles! "He pointed at the four of them, then pointed at the crowd," What do the ministers think? "
As soon as these words came out, Haoze immediately groaned inwardly.
The ministers sighed inwardly in their speechlessness. These people were really too inexperienced compared to the Heavenly Kings. There was no meaning in saying this now. If the four of them were really deprived of their Marquis titles, wouldn't that be nonsense? Regardless of the outcome of the wager, the ministers present couldn't let these four take this risk. Being forced to this point by Qing Zhu, everyone could see that Qing Zhu wouldn't stop until this wager took shape.
Marshal Zilu soared to his feet and chuckled. He first eased the tense atmosphere in the Great Hall, then cupped his hands towards Qing Zhu and said, "Your Majesty, gambling in the Imperial Court is indeed a bad habit. However, Your Majesty has said something well. Today is the Heavenly Elder's birthday banquet, and a little gambling will liven up the occasion. This subject is willing to respond to Your Majesty and add liven up the occasion. I will restrain my subordinates from interfering with the Ghost City's recruitment. "
He was giving Huang Hao a way out, and also helping Ying Wuman avoid danger.
"This subject agrees to add liven up the occasion!" Marshal Chou Lu, Cheng Taize, also stood up in response.
"This subject agrees to add liven up the occasion!"
"This subject agrees to add liven up the occasion!"
A group of ministers stood up one after another to express their support. In the end, they were all protecting those four people.
After the ministers expressed their views, Qing Zhu nodded in satisfaction, "Good! One year later, we and the ministers will see the results and then make a fair decision! "
Unexpectedly, Huang Hao cupped his hands again and said, "Your Majesty, causing trouble in the Li Palace is a bad habit. Ying Wuque and Niu Youde each have their own reasons. This subject recommends that we send people to investigate this matter and maintain discipline!"
As soon as these words came out, many people's hearts jolted. They understood Huang Hao's intentions. He wanted to use the investigation to delay the wager. Perhaps he could play some tricks during the investigation and directly kill Niu Youde. Then, the wager would naturally fall apart.
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