That was the purpose of these people's existence. They were there to restrict the military power of the Grand Minister.
As a result, Shang Chaozong was in an awkward situation. His military orders couldn't be sent out, and he couldn't even leave the palace. The people here were all Shang Jianxiong's people.
The two sides began to argue. Shang Chaozong argued for what was right and explained the necessity of doing so. He had to quickly achieve the effect of strict obedience and compliance.
But no matter how much he explained, Shang Chaozong was no match for these people in the Imperial Court when it came to bickering. This was not Shang Chaozong's area of expertise.
In particular, he was only one person, and he was being beaten up by a group of people with their "mouths".
Outside the window of the Grand Council, Minister of the Interior Gao Jiancheng, who had arrived at some point, quietly observed everything that was happening in the hall.
He saw that Shang Chaozong's complexion didn't look too good. He also knew that Shang Chaozong had just been released from prison and was covered in injuries.
But he didn't see any resentment on Shang Chaozong's face. When he learned that Yan was in trouble, he immediately threw old and new enmities to the back of his mind and devoted himself to saving the country from danger. His breadth of mind was quite impressive.
Seeing this scene, Gao Jiancheng was quite moved. He subconsciously stroked his beard and nodded slightly.
Minister of Public Works Tong Mo also came to the window and stood next to Gao Jiancheng.
Like Gao Jiancheng, he didn't want to meet with Shang Chaozong, but he wanted to see how Shang Chaozong was doing.
Seeing Gao Jiancheng nod, Tong Mo didn't have any other thoughts. He thought that Gao Jiancheng was thinking that the people in the room were making things difficult for Shang Chaozong.
"Childish. He really thinks that this is his Nanzhou." Tong Mo snorted slightly.
His voice almost startled Gao Jiancheng. He didn't think that there would be someone standing quietly beside him. Fortunately, Gao Jiancheng was also used to the court, so he didn't reveal any clues. After looking back, he immediately turned around and cupped his hands in greeting.
Tong Mo raised his hand and patted it a few times, indicating that he should continue watching the situation inside the hall. He then said in a low voice, "I know that Lord Gao has a grudge against Nanzhou for killing his son. However, the affairs of the nation are of utmost importance right now. For the time being, we must endure."
"Great Minister of Public Works, you're being too serious. The affairs of the nation are of utmost importance and I have no selfish motives. I'm just here to take a look," Gao Jiancheng replied politely.
The corners of Tong Mo's mouth curled up into a smile. Do you think I don't know you? If you didn't bear a grudge, why would you come here to peep?
Gao Jiancheng also coldly snorted in his heart. This old thief's words sounded nice, but in fact, he was not a broad-minded person. Back then, Shang Jianbo had robbed his woman and beaten him up by Shang Jianbo. He probably wished that he could kill King Ning's family line.
Bang! Inside the hall, Shang Chaozong was forced into a corner by this group of people. He suddenly slammed the table and stood up, angrily rebuking, "Are you guys trying to defy my orders?"
A white-haired, white-bearded old man stood up and slowly said, "Prince Yong, everyone is trying to reason with each other. How can there be any defying orders? Don't randomly accuse me. When your father, King Ning, first joined the army, he followed me. Your father had to be polite to me when he saw me. Who would've thought that you'd be slamming the table in front of this old man? "
This old man's name was Xu Guan. He was an extremely senior member of Yan's Grand Council.
Slowly, Shang Chaozong swept his cold gaze across everyone in the hall. He slowly stood up from behind the table and asked in a deep voice, "In other words, the war at the frontlines is urgent, but I have to slowly reason with you guys?"
Xu Guan sighed, "Little Prince, I understand your feelings. However, one must always be reasonable when doing things. How can one not be reasonable when doing things?"
Shang Chaozong didn't say anything else. Knowing that it was useless to say anything else, he slowly sat down.
After that, a few more reports from the frontlines arrived. Shang Chaozong read through them one after another. When he read the last report, he was secretly shocked.
There was a piece of paper embedded in this report. On it was written: Immediately request to go to the frontlines. If you are delayed, look for the three major sects. Someone will receive you after you leave the city. Those who act rashly will die!
Daoye? Shang Chaozong wasn't unfamiliar with the last sentence. In fact, it left a deep impression on him. Others might not be able to understand it, but he knew who it was with a single glance.
He swiftly pinched the piece of paper in his palm and hid it in his sleeve. His gaze swept across the people in the hall. This report had passed through someone else's hands. How could there be a secret message embedded in it? It must have been done by someone present. Who?
What made him even more shocked was that Daoye had already extended his hands into the imperial court's military secrets.
After that, he quickly executed the plan in the letter. As expected, he met with resistance.
Their intention was simple. They wanted to keep Shang Chaozong here in the name of commanding the troops. They wanted Shang Chaozong to command Meng Shanming to fight.
Shang Chaozong immediately cast aside the imperial court and looked for the disciples of the three major sects who were guarding outside. Immediately, things went smoothly.
The three major sects were also anxious about the war. They quickly sent three flying beasts to escort him out of the palace.
Not far from the capital, a Red Hunter Eagle chased after him. The disciples of the three major sects were on high alert.
Guan Fangyi personally rode the Red Hunter Eagle over. After flying side by side with Shang Chaozong, she shouted, "Prince, our Red Hunter Eagle can fly faster."
Seeing Guan Fangyi, Shang Chaozong was greatly relieved. He immediately sent a request to the disciples of the three major sects. The war was of utmost importance.
Since they couldn't dissuade him, they could only agree.
As soon as they let go, Shang Chaozong immediately jumped down from the flying beast. Guan Fangyi swooped down on the Red Hunter Eagle and pulled him to her side.
After that, the Red Hunter Eagle flew at full speed. It ignored the cries of the disciples of the three major sects and left them behind.
After losing sight of the disciples of the three major sects, the Red Hunter Eagle quickly turned around and did not go to the frontline.
Shang Chaozong was surprised. "Where are we going?"
Guan Fangyi said, "Daoye said that we can't let the Prince be controlled by them. He's also worried that accidents will happen if the route is controlled by others. It's safer to return to our own side. Let's go and meet Commander Meng first."
Shang Chaozong was silent for a while. "Where's Daoye?" he asked.
Guan Fangyi said, "After the Prince was captured, Daoye also came to the capital. He has been playing around in the capital. Daoye asked him to pass on a message. He had no choice but to let the Prince suffer. "She did not mention where Niu Youdao was currently.
This explanation was really simple. Shang Chaozong was speechless. What could he say?
At this moment, three more Black Jade Condors jumped out from below. They were Uncle Chen and the others. They joined the protection of Shang Chaozong …
It was a long journey. After escorting the Shang Dynasty to the small town where the one hundred thousand cavalrymen stayed, the flying beasts didn't stop at all. Guan Fangyi and the others didn't even meet Meng Shanming, they left immediately.
Huang Lie, the Great Zen Mountain's Sect Leader, came out after hearing the news. He wanted to find Niu Youdao to discuss the current situation. However, he only saw a few black dots in the sky. He could not help but curse Niu Youdao's ancestors in secret.
"Prince!" The soldiers of the Southern State surrounded him and cheered.
The sound of a wheelchair could be heard. Meng Shanming also quickly appeared. Seeing that Shang Chaozong was back alive, he was emotional and finally heaved a sigh of relief.
The whip mark on Shang Chaozong's face was clearly visible. His complexion was not good and his footsteps were weak. It was obvious that he had suffered a lot after being captured.
Feng Ruonan showed her feminine side. Her eyes were red and she bit her lips.
Shang Chaozong looked at her in the crowd and only nodded slightly. He did not reveal any romantic feelings in front of everyone.
Yan Shan had lost many battles and was facing the threat of the destruction of his country. It was not the time for romantic feelings. He immediately went back with Meng Shanming to discuss the war.
When they sat down, they inevitably asked about the escape. Shang Chaozong was also confused and didn't know much.
When he saw Meng Shanming, Shang Chaozong couldn't help but ask about what happened in the past. He wanted to know why Niu Youdao transferred Meng Shanming and his troops away. However, Meng Shanming also didn't know anything. He didn't even meet Niu Youdao from the beginning. How would he know?
Both sides were muddle-headed, and things ended up like this after going around in circles.
However, both sides were not surprised. They were used to Niu Youdao's way of doing things. They focused their attention on the war.
After discussing for a long time, they had to admit that this war was difficult to fight. Yan Shan's foundation was weak. After a few setbacks, the strength of the country was not enough. In addition, the internal structure was divided. How could they resist the attack of the Song Kingdom? Not only the Song Kingdom, but the Han Kingdom was also eyeing them. They could send their troops at any time.
Yan Shan's current situation was really on the verge of collapse. It gave people the feeling that they were powerless to turn the situation around!
However, no matter how difficult it was, Shang Chaozong still decided to turn the situation around. As a member of the Shang Royal Family, he couldn't just watch his father's hard work disappear like smoke in the wind.
The night lights were lit. After a sleepless night, Shang Chaozong dragged his injured and tired body. He and the old and tired Meng Shanming stayed in front of the map and discussed for the whole night.
At dawn, they found Huang Lie and asked to borrow the Black Jade Condor from the Great Zen Mountain to send Meng Shanming off.
The result of their discussion was that Meng Shan Ming would drag his old and crippled body to the frontline. He wanted to come out of the mountains and take care of the nearly collapsed battlefield. He wanted to take care of the defeated soldiers and gather them together to fight against Luo Zhao of Song.
Shang Chaozong would be in charge of the overall situation. He would help Meng Shanming to fight in the frontline. The two of them worked together!
"General Meng, we can't fight this war! Right now, Yan Shan's army is in disarray. Not to mention other things, even the food supply is difficult. Crops can't grow in the fields and the sky can't fall. The soldiers at the frontline can't even fill their stomachs. How can we fight this war? If the imperial court didn't have no other way, they wouldn't have given us the military power. General Meng, even I, a person who doesn't know how to fight, know this. Why do you have to do this? "
Huang Lie sighed and tried to persuade them. He just wanted them to make a plan.
According to him, since Shang Chaozong was out, they didn't need to worry anymore. They might as well go back to the Southern Prefecture and gather troops. It was better than doing this.
In his opinion, the Yan Kingdom could not be saved, and it could not be saved. Yan Shan was done for. The three factions would have someone to take care of him. They didn't need to be afraid anymore. That was why he dared to offend the three factions. But now, they had to repay evil with good and work for Yan Shan. He didn't know what to say.
Hearing this, Shang Chaozong's face tightened in silence.
With Meng Shanming's age and body, Shang Chaozong had no choice but to ask him to go to the frontline. He couldn't find anyone more talented than Meng Shanming. Yan Shan couldn't afford to lose. He needed a capable general to go to the frontline.
Meng Shanming said, "Sovereign, I've been in the army all my life to protect Yan Shan. Now, that brat Luo Zhao is running wild in Yan Shan. How can I run away? How can I let that brat bully Yan Shan? If I run away, I won't be able to face those brothers who died for Yan Shan. If I die in battle, it will be a worthy death! "
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