The Fourth Prince, the Sixth Prince, and the Seventh Prince joined forces to pressure the Ninth Prince. They were determined to remove the Ninth Prince from his position as the Commander of the Imperial Army and the City Guard Army. After all, this position was not ordinary.
Following this, the ministers from all sides joined in the battle. Most of them reported each other. The Fourth Prince and the Sixth Prince were prepared. They revealed that the Ninth Prince had broken the law and killed loyal ministers. Because a second-rank official did not swear loyalty to them, he had died in the Imperial Army prison!
This news made the Emperor furious. He was almost angered to death.
"Men, seize Xue Zhongque and remove him from his position as the Commander of the Imperial Army and the City Guard Army!" The Emperor waved his hand and scolded, "I am not dead yet. You have formed a clique for personal gain. Do you want to rebel?"
Boom!
The Emperor stood up with the help of a guard beside him. He glared at the many princes and ministers. In an instant, no one dared to say anything.
"Although my body is severely injured, my soul is not injured to the point that I have lost my mind! You have all fought side by side with me. Back then, you helped me get to the throne. Now that you have chosen sides so early, do you think I am dead? "The Emperor's face was pale as he asked hoarsely.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I am only doing this for the people of the world. I have no intention of forming a clique for personal gain or betrayal!" The ministers knelt down and did not dare to say anything else.
"Xuan Luo was an old minister who had followed me since he was young. He was loyal to me. You wrongly killed him in the Imperial Army prison because he did not declare his loyalty for the time being. Do you think I am dead?" The Emperor looked around and locked his gaze on the Ninth Prince as he asked hoarsely.
"I don't dare … I know I was wrong! Father, please have mercy! "The Ninth Prince's face was pale. He knelt on the ground and could only beg for mercy. He did not dare to argue.
The Ninth Prince was originally favored by the Emperor. Otherwise, he would not have obtained the position of Commander of the Imperial Army and the City Guard Army. Unfortunately, he was defeated in an instant. In fact, it was not that the Ninth Prince was too weak. If the other three princes had joined forces to deal with the other prince, they would have been defeated if they were caught off guard.
The Emperor slowly sat down. He was exhausted. At the end of his life, he did not want to see the infighting between his sons.
"Recommend two trustworthy people to be the Commanders of the City Guard Army and the Imperial Army. I want them to not be bound by their official status. Arrest all those who commit crimes!" The Emperor said firmly.
At this time, everyone wanted to recommend someone they could trust. One after another, they recommended their trusted subordinates.
At this moment, Xue Wuhen stood out and bowed, saying, "Father, I feel that only those selected from the Border Army can strictly enforce the law and be impartial. I have a trustworthy subordinate who can become the Commander of the Imperial Army!"
"Oh?" The Emperor looked at Xue Wuhen indifferently and asked, "Little Eighteen has grown up and knows how to share my worldly affairs. Tell me about the person you recommend."
"The Thousand-man Commander of the Snow Scar Army, Xuan Lengchen. He has made great contributions in battle and is definitely qualified to be the Commander of the Imperial Army." Xue Wuhen did not recommend Ye Qinghan or Jue Wuxin. It was obvious that he had begun to suspect them.
At this moment, an evil smile flashed through the Fourth Prince's eyes. He thought to himself, "Sure enough, the Eighteenth Prince doesn't trust Zuo Feng and Jue Wuxin anymore. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given up Jue Wuxin. Using someone who doesn't have enough military merits, a Border Army chiliarch, is definitely impossible to be the Commander of the Imperial Army. Sure enough, he is confused."
At this time, I might be able to do Zuo Feng and Jue Wuxin a favor!
The Fourth Prince, the Sixth Prince, and the Seventh Prince all wanted to rope in the two. They all had the same idea.
"Father, I object. A Thousand-man Commander of the Border Army is not qualified to be the Commander of the Imperial Army regardless of military merits or strength! I support the two Deputy Governors of the Snow Scar Army to be the Commander of the Imperial Army and the City Guard Army respectively! "The Fourth Prince spoke first.
"Oh? What's wrong with you today? You are actually so modest. Little Eighteen did not recommend his most powerful subordinate, but Fourth did. I can't see through you, "the Emperor said curiously.
"Father! I am not selfish. The Imperial Army and the City Guard Army are related to the Sacred City's safety and father's safety. As a son, how can I disregard father's safety for my own selfish interests? General Zuo Feng and Jue Wuxin are qualified to be the Commander of the Imperial Army regardless of strength or military merits! "The Fourth Prince was very good at talking.
"That's right! Jue Wuxin is called the Military Saint by the Border Army. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is enough to see his strength. Especially when he and Divine Sect Nangong Lan recreated the battle between Yan Ao and Ling Yan. Even though he was outnumbered, his strength can be seen. He is definitely qualified to be the Commander of the City Guard Army, "the Sixth Prince immediately said.
"Father, the Snow Scar Army killed the Amber Army under General Zuo Feng's command. General Jue Wuxin attacked from the side. The two of them worked together to kill the Amber Army. If they are not qualified to be the Commander of the Imperial Army and the City Guard Army, who else can?" the Seventh Prince added.
"Hahaha, this is the first time I have seen the three of you admire someone at the same time. I am curious as to who these two generals are." The Emperor laughed loudly. His mood was suddenly lifted.
"Summon General Zuo Feng and General Jue Wuxin to come forward and have an audience with the Emperor!" the most loyal guard shouted.
Tap tap tap …
Ye Qinghan and Jue Wuxin stepped forward. Their bodies were ramrod straight, and they looked dignified.
The Emperor looked at Ye Qinghan and Jue Wuxin with admiration. He couldn't help but nod. "No wonder Old Four, Old Six, and Old Seven all admire you. You are indeed dragons and phoenixes among men. You are worthy of great responsibility."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise. Thank you, Your Highnesses, for your praise.
I am truly sorry, "Ye Qinghan and Jue Wuxin said respectfully as they knelt on one knee.
"I heard that General Zuo Feng organized a suicide squad to take down the Amber Army and capture the Commander of the Amber Army alive?" The Emperor looked at Ye Qinghan curiously and asked in a dignified manner.
"It is all thanks to Your Highness' leadership, Your Majesty's benevolence, and the bravery of the Border Army. Your humble servant is only a vanguard. There is no merit to speak of!" Ye Qinghan said humbly.
"Not bad, not bad at all! Little Qizheng, why didn't you recommend such talents instead of Xuan Lengchen? Could it be that Xuan Lengchen is better than these two? "The Emperor asked indifferently.
"Father, these … these two are great talents in the army. I hope that they can gain some experience in the army before returning to protect the Sacred City and ensure Father's safety," Xue Wuhen said awkwardly.
"Hmm … since the princes all think that he is worthy of great responsibility, let General Zuo Feng be the Commander of the Imperial Army, and General Jue be the Commander of the City Guards. I hope that you will not fear authority. Anyone who makes a mistake will be punished. If the princes break the law, they will be punished the same as the commoners," the Emperor said in a low voice.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your humble servant swears to protect the Sacred City with his life! "Ye Qinghan and Jue Wuxin said as they cupped their fists.
The Commanders of the two most important legions in the Imperial City had been taken by the two of them. They had even eliminated one of the princes who could compete for the position. The three princes were overjoyed. They felt that once Ye Qinghan sided with them, it would be extremely easy for them to crush the other princes.
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