The officials of Bingzhou were so respectful that the Yulin Royal Guards who had followed Li Jian from Chang 'an could not help but be dumbfounded.
Rao Dacang would never have thought that the current Emperor would hand over such great power to a twelve-year-old prince, and even to control them.
However, he would not doubt the true information that Zhangsun Wuji had sent to him.
Because behind Zhangsun Wuji stood the Crown Prince, Li Chengqian, the heir of the empire.
Rao Dacang had a headache over how to handle the acting king.
If he was too respectful, it would definitely make the Crown Prince and Zhangsun Wuji suspicious.
If he continued to be arrogant, Li Jian might kill him.
Although he was just a young man, the impression Rao Dacang had of the weak acting king had completely changed after meeting him today.
It was a complete replica of Li Shi Min, his gaze sharp and deep.
Rao Dacang estimated that his power surpassed the current emperor, Li Shimin.
Li Jian slowly walked down the stairs. Rao Dacang hurriedly bowed and retreated.
Li Jian said coldly," You officials who hold high positions but live in vain. The people of Bingzhou can only imagine how deep the abyss of suffering you will be in. Men!”
"Yes!" Yulin Royal Guards Lieutenant Xu Feng was already standing at the side, waiting for orders.
"Put all these vermin of the country in prison and investigate them strictly!”Li Jian's gaze was cold, and his words were bone-chilling.
Boom!
All the officials were stunned on the spot, and their expressions instantly changed.
"Lord Provincial Governor! Save us!" The officials all looked at Rao Dacang, their cries filled with sorrow.
"Your Highness is new here. Why don't you investigate first before making a decision?”
Rao Dacang was covered in sweat. If these officials were all locked up for investigation,
Then, his corruption and money-making actions would be thoroughly investigated by Li Jian.
At that time, even Crown Prince Li Chengqian would find it hard to shield him.
Li Jian sneered and said,"
"Rao Dacang, as an official of the imperial court, a major official of the borders, and the governor of Bing Province, you have managed Bing Province so badly. The officialdom is in a foul atmosphere, and flattery is prevalent.”
Rao Dacang's face turned green and white.
"Your Highness, forgive me when you can. Even if I did something wrong, you have to show mercy on account of the Crown Prince and Lord Zhangsun!”
Rao Dacang steeled his heart and brought out his master, Crown Prince Li Chengqian.
Li Jian sneered and didn't say anything. He waited for Rao Dacang to continue.
Seeing this, Rao Dacang thought that Li Jian was already afraid. Thus, he became even bolder and said in a more serious tone,""I believe Your Highness also knows a little. This is Bing Province, the territory of the Crown Prince and Lord Zhangsun.”
" The people here are tough, and Chang 'an can't compare with them. If Your Highness goes too far, I can't guarantee your safety. Please think twice!"”
This was already a blatant threat. Moreover, it was obvious that he was afraid that Li Jian wouldn't understand.
When Li Jian heard this, he said calmly, contemptuously, and unfazed,""Provincial Governor Rao, from your tone, are you threatening me? You call the shots here in Bingzhou? No law?"
" Your Highness, it's good that you can hear it. To tell you the truth, even if you bring 50,000 men, I'm not afraid of you, let alone the 500 guards you brought. It's even a question whether Your Highness can return to Chang 'an!”
Rao Dacang only said this because the chief historian Luo Fuhua was winking at him, meaning that the soldiers from the Provincial Governor's Office had arrived.
He suddenly became bold. So what if he offended Li Jian today?
At that time, Li Chengqian and Zhangsun Wuji would naturally support him and protect him.
"Oh, this king is really interested. Rao Dacang, use whatever power you have. This king doesn't believe that you can overturn the heavens!”Li Jian sneered.
"Where's your bravery?" Rao Dacang suddenly shouted.
In an instant, shouts shook the sky outside the military camp.
They were the soldiers of the Provincial Governor's Office, numbering in the tens of thousands.
They were all veterans who had battled with the Turks many times, and all of them were extremely arrogant.
This was Rao Dacang's capital, and also an army that Li Chengqian and Zhangsun Wuji could control.
At this moment, the sky was already covered in dark clouds.
The sunlight was hidden, and a torrential rain was about to fall from the sky.
Suddenly, there was a feeling of dark clouds pressing down on the city, and the air suddenly became heavy.
"What do you want to do? Rao Dacang." Li Jian said in a low voice.
"I don't want to do anything, and I don't want to put you in danger. As long as you leave Bingzhou and return to Chang 'an to be your little prince, that's all! Bingzhou is not a place where you can stay whenever you want!”
"What a great official prestige. Rao Dacang, do I have no other choice?”Li Jian said with a cold smile.
"Yes! You have no choice!" Rao Dacang gritted his teeth and said this. He vaguely felt that Li Jian was teasing him because there was no fear in Li Jian's eyes.
However, since he was already on the tiger's back, Rao Dacang had already said what he should not say.
In other words, his trump card had already been revealed.
Their faces had already been torn apart. There was no way out and no room for negotiation.
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