When Zhao Kai arrived outside the main hall of Liangchan Temple, he saw a large group of people announcing the decree. Looking at the scene, there were hundreds of people. This was probably the only scene when the vassal king was traveling.
The group of people was headed by a young man in rich and colorful clothes, whom Zhao Kai had never seen before. He was probably the legendary eldest prince Zhao Wu, who was rumored to be the most likely to become the prince.
The person standing behind the eldest prince was none other than Han Diao Si, who had always "taken care" of Zhao Kai. Unexpectedly, this number one eunuch also came.
Zhao Kai ignored the eldest prince in brilliant clothes, walked directly to Han Diao Temple, and said softly:
"Hey, Uncle Han, why did you come here in person?"
Han Diao Si coughed, bowed and said:
"Your Highness is now a prince. You must not address the old slave like this anymore. Your Highness has been living here for a long time and you may not know it. Your Majesty has decided to allow His Highness to return to the ancestral temple, and has decreed His Highness the title of Honored King. He is the first among many princes to be crowned king."
Yes, this old slave has come with His Highness just to convey His Majesty’s will.”
After Han Diao Si finished speaking, he winked at the eldest prince Zhao Wu. Zhao Wu then took out the imperial edict from his sleeve and said:
"Originally, the reading of the imperial edict was left to the eunuchs in the palace, but my father said that I owe you a lot over the years, so he asked me, the elder brother, to come and read the imperial edict. The imperial edict was issued three months ago.
The order has been issued, but I have never seen your whereabouts, sixth brother, but I never thought that you would come to this Buddhist holy land."
Although Zhao Wu's tone was calm, Zhao Kai also heard it. He obviously didn't like to see him. He didn't know whether it was because he had given him the cold shoulder for three months, or whether it was because he had made him the king before him. It was probably the latter.
Some, after all, I am just an "illegitimate child" who appeared out of nowhere, and suddenly came over to snatch his family property. Everyone would be unhappy, right?
I originally had a huge advantage, but now someone suddenly appears and cuts off the beard.
Zhao Wu took out the imperial edict and said loudly:
"Sixth Prince Zhao Kai accepted the order...Sixth Prince?..."
Zhao Wu just finished reading the first few words, and then stopped talking. He stood there and looked at Zhao Kai. Only then did Zhao Kai react and said jokingly:
"The eldest prince wants me to kneel down and accept the order?"
Zhao Wu said with a serious face:
"Sixth brother, this imperial decree is like the father coming in person. The emperor is both father and king. No matter what, you must kneel down to receive this decree! Otherwise, it will be treason!"
Han Diao Si on the side did not speak. For him, kneeling down to receive the order was probably a matter of course.
"Oh, that's how it is!"
Zhao Kai spread his hands and said helplessly:
"This may be a bit troublesome. I fought with Wang Xianzhi in Emperor Wu City and was seriously injured. My legs and feet are still not strong enough and I can't bend them at all. Now I have to stand while eating. I guess I can't kneel down."
Zhao Wu looked angry and said viciously:
"Do you know what you are doing now? You are defying the imperial power, which is a capital crime!"
Zhao Kai still had an indifferent expression and said:
"Then I have no choice. Otherwise, you can take the imperial edict back first, and then I can go to Tai'an City to receive the edict in person in a year and a half. Or you can just return the imperial edict.
, I’m just a child who grew up outside, and I can’t get used to living in your high-walled courtyard.”
Zhao Wu was furious and said viciously:
"After all, he was born of a lowly maid, and he doesn't understand etiquette at all..."
Before Zhao Wu could finish his words, suddenly a powerful pressure surged out from Zhao Kai's body. The huge pressure shocked everyone, and the followers behind him collapsed to the ground.
Zhao Kai directly reached out and pinched Zhao Wu's neck. The powerful power of heaven and earth made him unable to move at all, and said coldly:
"I'll give you a chance to say it again. After that, you can go underground to find my mother to apologize!"
Only then did Zhao Wu remember that Zhao Kai in front of him was a newly promoted Confucian sage from Liyang and one of the top three martial arts men. He felt a strong murderous intention. At this time, he was so frightened that he could not say a word.
At this time, Han Diao Si remembered his responsibilities and hurriedly asked Zhao Kai to let go. Although Zhao Wu's words also made him very angry, if the dignified eldest prince Liyang really died here, then he would not be able to escape the blame.
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"You~~~"
Zhao Wu had no anger at this time, only fear. At that moment, he really felt that he was going to die. He was used to living a life of fine clothes and good food, and what he feared most was death.
At this time, Zhao Wu also thought about leaving, but thinking of his father's order, he didn't dare. If this trip really didn't go well, his father would definitely hold him accountable, and then neither party would be pleased.
, I probably won’t be able to stay in the capital any longer.
The two sides were in a stalemate like this. No matter how Han Diao Temple winked, Zhao Kai remained unmoved. Just kidding, there is no reason in this world for a creditor to kneel to a debtor. What about imperial power? It is greater than my cultivation as a celestial being.
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As for the royal family's little wealth, Zhao Kai knew very well that it only relied on a young eunuch to support the situation. After leaving Tai'an City, it was not very strong.
What if you send an army here? That would be easier. As long as you dare to come, then I will let you know what the Earth Exploding Star is!
Under Zhao Kai's strong force, Zhao Wu finally had no choice but to reject his subordinates and directly threw the imperial edict, the jade plaque symbolizing the prince's identity, and the prince's python robe to Zhao Kai without any so-called rituals or reading the imperial edict.
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Then he said coldly:
"My father hopes that you will return to Tai'an City as soon as possible to prepare for the ceremony of returning to the ancestral temple. In addition, the mansion for you has been prepared. You can take care of yourself!"
After Zhao Wu finished speaking, he was ready to leave.
At this time, Zhao Kai said abruptly:
"Brother, do you want to go to the temple and have some vegetarian food before leaving? I'm used to eating a lot of meat and fish on weekdays. It's good for your health to eat something light."
"No need! By the way, there is one more thing. Your second emperor brother said that he did not know your identity before. I hope you will not argue with him. I will say goodbye now!"
Zhao Wu waved his sleeves and left without looking back. He didn't want to stay here for a moment. Even if Zhao Kai didn't kill him and beat him up, he wouldn't dare to take revenge.
After Zhao Wu left, Han Diao Si said:
"Your Highness, you shouldn't have been like this just now. I know you still have resentment in your heart, but you still have to do the proper etiquette. After all, he is still your father.
If what happened today falls into the ears of your father, I'm afraid he will be furious! If you really want to seek justice for your mother, you can wait until you get to that position before making any plans.
No one can stop you."
Han Diao Si's earnest advice to Zhao Kai didn't take it to heart, and he said calmly:
"If he wants to be angry, let him be angry. I don't care. Is there anything else wrong with Uncle Han?"
In the past, it was okay to kneel down when I had no strength. After all, I had no ability to resist. Now I have finally gained a level of cultivation. If I don’t stand up now, how can I wait?
Han Diao Si said:
"Your Majesty asked me to tell you that if you can solve the problems in Beimang and Beiliang, he will make you the crown prince!"
Han Diao Si was quite excited when he said this, which made Zhao Kai very speechless. To be honest, he had not yet decided whether to fight for this position. He became excited first to solve the problems of Beiliang and Beimang.
If I really had this ability, would I still want you to block me?
Seeing that Zhao Kai was silent, Han Diao Si said again:
"After all, His Highness is a prince with a distinguished status. I have left a team of servants outside the temple to take care of His Highness's daily life. If His Highness has anything to do, you can ask them."
After saying this, Han Diao Si said goodbye and left. Before leaving, he patted Zhao Kai on the shoulder, meaning to ask you to behave well.