Li Qitian was someone who could keep his composure. In Qin Yining's view, anyone who could not keep their composure would be punished if they were in Li Qitian's position.
But just like how Li Qitian was able to suppress his fear of Pang Xiao for so many years, it was only after Pang Xiao returned from the Tatan that Li Qitian felt that his preparations were foolproof, that he ordered the impeachment. In the past, Li Qitian had always been able to endure and put on an act.
Now, Li Qitian was using this ability on the people they were dealing with together.
Qin Yining was somewhat tired. He quietly changed his standing position, shifting his weight to his other foot.
When Pang Xiao, who was standing next to him, saw him move, he immediately went over to support him, allowing Qin Yining to lean on his body.
Qin Yining was somewhat resistant. After all, they were standing in front of all the officials. The people below could see them as soon as they raised their heads.
But Pang Xiao only held on to her, not letting go. He put his arm around her shoulders and adjusted her posture, allowing her to lean on him more comfortably.
Qin Yining knew that Pang Xiao did not care about the gazes of outsiders. He felt helpless and warm in his heart, so he no longer struggled. He calmly leaned on him and listened to the memorials between the officials and Li Qitian.
The officials' memorials were mainly about the war with the Tatan in the north.
"Because Marquis Qingyang claimed to be ill, the matter of sending reinforcements to Heaven's Gate has been put on hold. Now, Heaven's Gate's Dragon Stallion Army is in a critical situation. I ask that Your Majesty make a decision as soon as possible."
"This official agrees."
"This official agrees!"
Li Qitian slowly nodded. He was well aware of Marquis Qingyang's temperament. The Empress Dowager's train of thought was correct in wanting to grasp both military power and political power, but her judgment in choosing people was truly too poor.
"We understand this matter. The matter of sending reinforcements to Heaven's Gate must be carried out. Everyone …"
Li Qitian's words were not finished, and his voice slowly weakened.
Everyone also listened carefully, only to vaguely hear that there seemed to be noise outside the Heavenly Worship Hall.
"Your Majesty." Pang Xiao said in a low voice, "There seems to be fighting outside."
When these words came out, the officials were in an uproar.
"What's going on? Could it be that thieves are stirring up trouble? "
The officials saw the traces left behind from the fierce battle in the palace. In addition, the fire last night's Palace and Your Majesty's sudden return.....................................
The most important thing was that there would occasionally be eunuchs walking around outside during the court sessions, making it convenient for them to pass on orders. ..............................
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What should we do now? "Some of the officials asked in panic.
Li Qitian's expression was deep as he said, "It's fine! The palace's Yulin Guards and Jinwu Guards are not to be trifled with. Even if there are thieves and rascals who dare to break into the palace, the palace is easy to defend and difficult to attack. People outside cannot break in! My dear officials, do not panic. It is important to continue to study the war in the north with us. "
Seeing that Li Qitian was so calm, the ministers had a backbone in their hearts.
Li Qitian never did anything he wasn't sure of. Since he was able to hold his ground, it meant that he had been prepared.
Therefore, the twenty percent of people who supported Prince Li at the beginning were now even more nervous. They almost directly knelt to Li Qitian.
On the other hand, those who were loyal and devoted, or who acted cautiously and didn't kneel to salute, were slightly relaxed.
Li Qitian continued to discuss the matters of the Northern Frontier with his ministers.
In Qin Yining's view, Li Qitian's calmness could really play a calming role for the officials.
But was the palace really okay?
Qin Yining's gaze fell on the wide open doors of the palace hall.
In front of the spacious palace hall, the Great Han generals stood like javelins. The plaza was empty and not a single person was moving. Moreover, the sounds of fighting and killing seemed to have become clearer.
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An hour ago.
Prince Li led the Warden's Office of the Five Cities, as well as passersby from the east, west, south, and north of the city. A total of eight thousand people gathered outside the palace walls.
The Warden's Office of the Five Cities was responsible for the security of the Imperial City. Naturally, there was a large number of people. The people who could be mobilized were all gathered in one place.
Prince Li pointed in the direction of the palace and said bitterly, "Last night, thieves broke into the capital and set fire to Prince Zhongshun's residence. Today, this prince has personally checked and found that none of Prince Zhong Shun's family members were spared. They were all killed by the thieves! "
Everyone was silent. A sorrowful atmosphere spread through the crowd.
The Warden's Office of the Five Cities was also a soldier. As long as they were a soldier or a man, there was no one who didn't admire Pang Xiao's bravery and fighting skills.
Now that a famous general of a generation was trapped in the underground palace, he might have already become a corpse. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, disaster would fall from the sky. Wang Fei and Wang Ye's family members would also be killed.
Wang Fei was also pregnant with twins, Wang Ye's blood!
Everyone's heart was filled with sadness, which then turned into anger.
Prince Li shouted with all his might, "Prince Zhongshun's residence was burned to a crisp by the thieves. This King investigated and found that it was done by the Tatan. Everyone knows about the grudges between us and the Tatan. The most hateful thing is that they took advantage of This King's absence to rush in and occupy the palace! "
The crowd burst into an uproar.
The Tatan were too savage!
They broke through three checkpoints at the border and stopped at Tianmen Pass. Not only did they kill Prince Zhongshun's family members when they entered the capital, they even occupied the palace!
In the palace, other than the Empress Dowager, there was the Empress and the concubines. The Empress and Prince Zhongshun's concubine were the same. They were both pregnant and could be pregnant with the future emperor!
At this moment, the crowd was immediately stirred up.
Prince Li's goal was achieved. He pointed to the palace and said, "Today, the spies occupied the palace. We must drive the spies out. Otherwise, wouldn't the foundation of the country be shaken? Soldiers, charge together with This King! "
When the Warden's Office of the Five Cities heard this, they immediately led their men to the gates of the palace. They were prepared to attack in one fell swoop, take down the thieves, and protect the imperial family.
Seeing that these people were willing to go, Commandery Prince Li was relieved and secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
As long as these idiots were willing to listen to his arrangements, they could attack Li Qitian today and kill him. In the future, Da Zhou's country would be his!
As long as he could obtain that position, all his problems would be solved. He wouldn't have to fear Li Qitian's revenge, nor would he have to be afraid of being cursed. Under his flawless plan, Li Qitian would definitely be assassinated by the "Tatan spies".
The gates of the palace were tightly shut. On the high outer wall of the main gate, the guards from Jinghu Wei saw the people of the Five Cities Warden's Office gathered outside the gate. They turned pale with fright and ordered all the palace gates to be strictly guarded.
The leader of the generals began to shout, "Who are you! You actually dare to trespass into the palace? Do you not want the weapons on your necks anymore? "
The people of the Five Cities Warden's Office had already determined that the palace was controlled by Tatan spies. The people who were speaking now must have become Tatan lackeys.
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