Chaos!
It was all a mess.
Qin Qiong's words had already made these old and experienced officials realize something. Li Jiancheng had returned and had taken down the entire Chang 'an Fortress. These people were shaken.
In the huge Taiji Palace, everyone was in danger. The tense atmosphere once again pressed down on the hearts of the civil and military officials. As they whispered to each other, the chaos began.
Qin Qiong lowered his head and clasped his fists.""Why do you say that, Your Highness? If we can fight, I am willing to die for Your Highness, but I only hope that the prince can let go of my whole family. What's wrong with not thinking about it?”
"What's the difference between General Qin and betrayal?”
Before Li Er could say anything, Zhangsun Wuji, who was crying, gritted his teeth and scolded,"Li Jiancheng's rebellion is a crime that has been committed for thousands of years. This person's intentions are vicious. Does he think that destroying my entire family will make me yield? Don't even think about it. Chong-er is only a ten-year-old child, yet the Crown Prince is capable of such vicious acts. If this person becomes the Emperor of the Great Tang, I'm afraid the people of the world will be doomed…"
As he spoke, Zhangsun Wuji raised his hand angrily and pointed at everyone present."All of you…are the culprits behind all of this! How can this old minister let this go!"
Before he finished speaking, Zhangsun Wuji suddenly turned around and looked at Li Er."His Highness the King of Qin has already taken over the state affairs. Although he has not ascended the throne, how is he different from the Son of Heaven of the Great Tang? The Crown Prince wanted to kill all the weak women, children, sick and disabled, and coerce the current emperor. Shouldn't he be punished together?”
His sonorous and powerful voice echoed in the hall.
However, this time, no one answered.
The hearts of the people had been lost!
Zhangsun Wuji did not care and suggested again,"Your Highness, this old subject implores Your Highness to leave the palace and fight. This matter concerns the future of the Great Tang, so Your Highness should not worry about it.”
"You mustn't!"
Fang Xuanling finally stood up and glared at Zhangsun Wuji.""Most of the tens of thousands of imperial guards in Chang 'an have fallen into the hands of the Crown Prince. If we fight now, it will be like hitting a stone with an egg. How can we put His Highness the King of Qin in danger…"
"Could it be that we've been living here?”
It could be seen that Zhangsun Wuji had already begun to lose his rationality.
It could be said that he wanted revenge, but he also knew that hiding in the palace was useless. He could only go all out and charge out. With these old generals, he could compete with Li Jiancheng. It was not certain who would win.
However, if he continued to hide in the Imperial Palace like this, Li Er would definitely lose once the ministers and officials 'mentality collapsed.
"Your Highness, I have a plan…"
Fang Xuanling ignored Zhangsun Wuji, but just as he spoke, Zhangsun Wuji interrupted him with a cold smile,""Minister, are you going to let His Highness the King of Qin escape?”
"This old minister has the same intention."
Fang Xuanling did not panic at all. He said calmly,"Chang 'an Fortress has lost its momentum. Even if we fight to the death, it will only increase the casualties. If Your Highness listens to this old minister and leaves quickly, it won't be too late to kill the Crown Prince when you have a large army in the future!”
"I have the same intention…"
Du Ruhui also stood out. In an instant, a comical scene appeared in the entire imperial court.
Those officials who were already indignant stepped forward one after another, holding the board and exhorting.
On the dragon throne, Li Er's originally gloomy face suddenly showed a sinister smile. He stood up, holding a long sword, and laughed condescendingly."You guys are really kind. I, Li Shi Min, am afraid that I will never be able to return after stepping out of the Imperial Palace today!”
For a moment, the entire place was silent.
"Today, even if I die, I will never step out of Chang 'an. There had never been a deserter in the Li family, and Li Shi Min would never do so!”
It was obvious that Li Er was ruthless. He slammed the sword in his hand on the ground and said angrily,"This Highness will not let your families die in vain. Those who are willing, follow me out of the palace to fight. Those who are unwilling, stay in the palace!”
"Your Highness, Your Highness…"
Fang Xuanling panicked when he saw Li Shiming rushing down the stairs and heading out of the palace with vigorous steps. He quickly grabbed Zhangsun Wuji and said,""Ancestors, think twice. Even if you don't think for the King of Qin, you have to think for the King of Qin's Consort and those princes and princesses, right?”
"Minister, do you really think the Crown Prince won today?”
Hatred had already filled Zhangsun Wuji's heart. He couldn't listen to him at all. He swung his arm, gripped his spear, and quickly followed Li Shiming.
Not many people left the court. After all, although Li Er had more generals than Li Jiancheng, there were not many of them.
Yuchi Gong had been killed, Hou Junji and Cheng Yaojin had been on guard outside the palace gates, and Li Jing had remained neutral. Even when Li Yuan was under house arrest, he had remained silent.
Qin Qiong went out, and the remaining Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the others were all civil officials and were not suited to charge into battle.
Waves of chaos gradually arose among the censors. They panicked and became extremely anxious.
"My family has just moved into Chongren Lane. I hope Your Highness can spare my family…"
"I'm the same. What kind of person was His Highness the Crown Prince once? The benevolent Crown Prince of the past, a person who treated the wise with courtesy, a person who was chosen by the Great Tang as a future wise ruler. My fellow colleagues should be well aware of this!"
As soon as an old man finished speaking, the discussion suddenly stopped.
Everyone had their own plans in their hearts, and they were not fools. Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the others were still around, so they could only keep some words to themselves.
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