The eunuch had a deserted face and looked at everyone in the room sinisterly, "The imperial edict has arrived. Mr. Li, please take it."
The edict has arrived?
Li Lin was immediately confused.
What's going on?
You may say that he is falsely preaching the imperial edict, but it cannot be considered false.
Emperor Jingyang is obviously alive.
How can it be called falsely preaching the imperial edict?
You say it's true.
But how can a decree from an emperor without real power be considered true?
For a moment, Li Lin didn't know whether he should kneel down.
He froze on the spot.
The eunuch said again in a cold voice: "Master Li, why didn't you kneel down when the imperial edict came? Are you unwilling to be an official in Jingyang?"
This sentence woke Li Lin up.
He hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Li Lin, accepts the order."
Regardless of whether it is true or not, kneeling down is a lot of meat, let’s accept the decree first and then talk about it!
He knelt down.
The two guards holding Han Tao hostage also hurriedly knelt down under the eunuch's gaze.
When Han Tao saw this, he snorted, clapped his sleeves twice, and knelt down.
When the eunuch looked at Han Tao, his eyes softened significantly. Seeing everyone kneeling on the ground, he cleared his throat and began to declare,
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict that Li Lin, Minister of the Ministry of War, is diligent, agile, and has great merits and virtues. He is specially rewarded with a belt. He is ordered to move to the command of the Royal Forest Army. He is removed from the post of commander of the Imperial Guard and handed over to General Han Tao of Chariot and Cavalry. I hereby express my gratitude!"
After hearing the previous paragraph, Li Lin let out a sigh of relief.
Later, when it was mentioned that he would be moved to the position of commander of the Royal Guards and removed from the position of commander of the Imperial Guards, he knew something was wrong.
There is nothing wrong with the commander of the Imperial Guard.
The problem is, the Imperial Guards are stationed outside the city.
What's the use of being a polished commander?
The Imperial Guard is the most important position, so what does it mean that he was directly relieved of it?
Just use a golden belt to hand over the power of life and death?
Even if Li Lin is willing.
Zhao Xiaole would also kill him directly.
He immediately shouted and refused to accept the order, "No, the seal is in the hands of the prince. How could your majesty issue such a ridiculous order?"
The eunuch immediately said coldly: "What? If the seal is not in your Majesty's hands, your Majesty's words will not matter?"
"Master Li, if we heard correctly, is this what you mean?"
Li Lin was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to reply.
The eunuch handed the imperial edict forward and said, "Let me ask you again, do you accept the edict or not?"
As he said that, two big men in brocade clothes flashed out from behind him.
The two of them don't look like people from the palace.
On the contrary, he has the temperament of an extremely skilled player.
Li Lin knew that as long as he said half a word "no", the two of them would immediately attack and kill him.
At this moment, where does he have any room to refuse?
If you are careless, you will be careless after all.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Jingyang had this skill. His imperial edict could be passed unimpeded, and he could enter and exit any government agency in the capital.
As long as you have your own direct descendants in the army.
Just like Zhao Xiaole's beheading tactic, he can immediately control the head of the agency and take away his power.
And his direct lineage is also very easy to cultivate.
People below are always thinking of ways to get up.
Just like Du Jiang from Jinyiwei.
Han Tao of the Imperial Guard.
What they lack is just an opportunity.
"I...I accept the order."
Li Lin had to say this. After saying this, he didn't pick up the imperial edict for a long time.
Seeing this, Han Tao stood up with a sneer, reached for the imperial edict in the eunuch's hand, "I, Han Tao, thank the Lord for your kindness!"
Then, he waved to the two guards and said, "Go and ask Mr. Li to rest in the back hall. He is not allowed to see anyone without the general's order!"
The two guards hesitated.
Han Tao immediately snorted, "I am now the commander of the Royal Forest Army. What's wrong? Does my words have no effect?"
The two guards were shocked and immediately went to lock Li Lin.
How could Li Lin tolerate their arrogance?
He said angrily: "Han Tao, what do you mean? Do you want to commit the following crime?"
Han Tao raised the imperial edict and sneered: "This commander is not interesting."
"Now, I will carry out His Majesty's will. Anyone who interferes with praying tomorrow will be put under my supervision immediately."
"Master Li, we all know what you want to do, so there is no need to be careless."
Li Lin was dragged to the back hall while yelling and cursing.
Han Tao sneered, went to find Li Lin's commander's seal, picked it up and tossed it twice, "I am now the commander of the Imperial Guard."
The eunuch stepped forward and said with a smile: "Congratulations to General Han on his promotion. Our family is here to congratulate you first, but general, don't forget, how did you get your official position?"
Han Tao took out a stack of silver notes from his arms and put it into the eunuch's hand. "Thank you for your hard work, father-in-law. I will go back and see your majesty. Please also say a few kind words for me. I can't be where I am now without my father-in-law's contribution."
"Of course, I will never forget that there is only one sky above your head, and that is Your Majesty, not anyone else!"
The eunuch smiled with satisfaction and said, "General Han is so familiar with the way of being an official. He will surely be prosperous and prosperous in the future. By then, I hope he can support our family."
"Farewell."
Han Tao laughed and said, "Why did my father-in-law say this? Without my father-in-law, how could I, Han Tao, be where I am today?"
"I will send it to my father-in-law personally."
Han Tao helped the eunuch and carried him to the courtyard outside.
The two of them laughed as they walked.
Those who don’t know, do you think they are father and son?
The interest is very good.
Just as he was talking, there was a sudden quarrel outside the courtyard. Both of them frowned when they heard the sound and couldn't help but stop.
Outside the courtyard gate, Qin Sining stepped in.
More warriors wearing black armor poured in from behind, and the number became more and more numerous, as if all the black-armored warriors from Xichang were dispatched.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they immediately stood behind Qin Sining.
The yard was completely blocked.
It's all a heavy feeling of oppression.
Qin Sining first looked at the eunuch and Han Tao in front of him, then the worry in his eyes flashed and he asked:
"Where is Li Lin? Where have they gone?"
Han Tao and the eunuch didn't know how to reply.
He also called out his carelessness.
How did Qin Sining get the information?
Xichang's intelligence is spread all over the capital, and it is indeed well-deserved!
In addition, she has the prince's gold medal command arrow.
How could the Imperial Guards dare to stop her from bringing people in?
They first used the imperial edict to seize Li Lin's power. Qin Sining was obviously well prepared, how could he get past her?
Han Tao and the eunuch couldn't help but look panicked on their faces.
Even the two guards behind the eunuch looked a little weak in front of the black-armored warriors filling the courtyard.
After a while.
The eunuch had no choice but to smile flatteringly, stepped forward and said, "I don't know that the prime minister has arrived. It's really rude to our family."
"I have met the Prime Minister."
When Han Tao saw this, he quickly calmed down and said respectfully: "General Han Tao of Chariot and Cavalry has met the Prime Minister. I wonder if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is okay?"
The two people didn't answer the questions they asked, which naturally aroused Qin Sining's dissatisfaction, and she began to frown and look at the two of them.
The more she watched, the more Han Tao and Han Tao became guilty and frightened, and the eunuch even broke out in a cold sweat at the sight.
