Empress Dowager Guo stood up angrily and shouted: "Sad, this is also for the sake of the overall situation. I didn't expect that the regent would treat the Ai family in this way. Since the founding of the country, Emperor Taizu Gao has set a rule that the harem cannot interfere with politics. The Ai family
How can you put yourself to the test?"
"You are not allowed to interfere in politics in the harem?" Guo Wei sneered and said, "It's rare that my sister remembers it so clearly. Those who are right are those who are in authority and those who are in power are blind to the beholder. In the eyes of my brother and every minister, you are trying the law yourself." At this point, he turned his attention to those ministers.
, smiled slyly and said: "My ministers, do you think this king is right?"
Prior to this, Guo Wei had eliminated the ministers who opposed him, and most of the remaining ministers were his party members. Therefore, no matter what he said, the ministers would nod in agreement, so they all asked Empress Dowager Guo to hand over the imperial seal. Empress Dowager Guo had already
I heard that Guo Wei is very good at winning people's hearts. She couldn't believe it before. The scene in front of her couldn't help but shock her.
Under Guo Wei's instigation, the ministers took turns to go to battle. Empress Dowager Guo argued hard every time. However, Guo Wei was clearly prepared this time. Even if her mouth was dry, it would not help. In the end, Empress Dowager Guo simply
If she keeps silent and doesn't answer, the minister can't do anything to her.
Guo Wei took a few steps forward and bowed respectfully: "Empress Dowager, you have also seen that if you don't hand over the imperial seal today, it will be difficult to calm the indignation of the ministers, and the ministers don't want to see everyone.
I have a grudge against you, the Queen Mother, for such a trivial matter. It is said that those who know the current affairs are heroes. Please think again, the Queen Mother."
"Guo Wei, you only have this dragon chair in your eyes. Why did you ever put the Ai family in your eyes?" Queen Mother Guo was so angry that she continued: "The Ai family really regrets that they didn't listen to Long'er like you.
Such traitors are truly a scourge to the country.”
"My brother has known for a long time that the current emperor wants to eradicate me, but so what? That is already in the past. We should think about the future. Besides, the world does not belong to his Chen family. What I did
The emperor can also make the people of the world live a good life." Guo Wei showed a hint of slyness on his face, and there was a knife hidden behind the smile, "Empress Dowager, why are you still hesitating now? It is better to hand over the imperial seal as soon as possible.
come out"
"What if the Ai family doesn't make friends with each other?" Queen Mother Guo's tone was very cold, like a three-foot frozen block of ice. The atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly became very tense. The ministers did not dare to just
After saying a few words, Guo Wei saw that Queen Mother Guo was so resolute, and immediately clapped his hands twice. In an instant, Zhao Dezhu led dozens of imperial guards and rushed in from outside the palace. Queen Mother Guo was stunned and shocked, pointing at Guo Wei angrily:
"Guo Wei, what do you want to do? Do you want to rebel?"
Guo Wei sneered and said: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, forgive me. Since you are unwilling to hand over the imperial seal, Wei Chen has no choice but to make this decision. You can rest assured that you are Wei Chen's sister after all. When Wei Chen becomes the emperor,
, you continue to be your queen mother." After saying that, he turned back to Zhao Dezhu and others: "Listen to me, my queen is feeling unwell. You must escort her back to the palace to rest. Do you understand?"
"I obey!" Zhao Dezhu said and was about to lead the imperial guards towards Queen Mother Guo. Unexpectedly, within a few steps, more than a hundred eunuchs suddenly appeared around the hall. They all aimed at Zhao Dezhu, Guo Wei and others with their bows and arrows drawn.
All the ministers in the hall, including one of the eunuchs, gritted their teeth and said to Guo Wei: "Everyone who is a traitor and a traitor will be punished."
Guo Wei's face turned pale, and he said angrily: "You are so brave, you actually threatened the imperial officials in the main hall. Who asked you to do this? Please call me for help."
"You are hopeless!"
A loud voice came from the back of the court, and after a while, Shao Yan was seen wearing a jade bead crown, a golden dragon robe, and dark boots, walking steadily and surrounded by a large group of eunuchs and maids.
Entering through the back door, his sudden appearance immediately caused a commotion in the entire hall. The ministers could not help but be stunned. Guo Wei couldn't believe his eyes. He stretched out his hand and wiped them again. Only then did he realize that all this was not a dream. The man in the hall was stunned.
He was indeed the current emperor. Empress Dowager Guo was surprised and happy. Without saying anything, she excitedly ran to Shao Yan. Due to the excitement, she suddenly forgot what she wanted to say.
"The emperor comes to court, and all the ministers pay their respects," Xiao Shunzi quickly walked to the front of the palace and shouted loudly. The civil and military officials in the hall were stunned for a moment, and then they all knelt on the ground. Guo Wei reluctantly threw himself to the ground, and Zhao Dezhu and others had to regulate.
Kneel down politely
Guo Wei was very frightened this time. He tried his best to become the emperor, but he didn't expect that the emperor deliberately faked his death in order to lure him into taking the bait. After all calculations, he failed. It seems that I underestimated him. Guo Wei was dejected.
shook his head
Seeing Guo Wei's gloomy silence, Shao Yan said calmly: "The regent's style is really majestic, why is he becoming so dull now? I remember that you are my uncle, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Guo Wei sneered and said: "Now that things have happened, no matter what I say, you will not be able to escape death. But don't be too complacent. I control all the armies of the Donglin Kingdom. If you dare to hurt me even a little bit, the army will not be around for a long time."
The army is about to approach the city. I'm afraid that by then, it will be too late for you to regret."
This guy is not only thick-skinned, but also has an even thicker tongue. At this point, he still refuses to admit defeat. I will play with you. Shao Yan laughed and said: "I have never doubted my uncle's ability since I came to the throne. To be honest, uncle
I admire your daring temperament. If my uncle can bring this temperament to the battlefield, he will be invincible and unbeatable. Even if Xi Chu and Nan Liang unite, they will not be our opponents in Donglin. It is a pity that uncle
I feel very sad that it is used to fight for power and gain.”
Guo Wei snorted and said: "I led the troops on the battlefield and made countless contributions to the Donglin Kingdom. If we hadn't worked so hard outside, would you Chen Jia'an be able to secure the country? All of this should belong to me.
Why shouldn't I take it back?"
"Of course," Shao Yan said: "The king of a country should be the one who is capable, not a specific family. If my uncle really has the ability to govern the world, I will give up the throne. But I have seen from my uncle
What comes to mind is not these, but greed, cruelty, selfishness, and cunning. Can such a person be a good emperor?"
"That's just your one-sided statement. Let's not talk about it far away. When it comes to culture, Taoism and military strategy, I am not as good as you in any way. You are just a cynical and dandy brother. What qualifications do you have to sit in this position?
?" Guo Wei frowned, with a trace of disdain in his eyes.
This sentence really stopped Shao Yan. He was right. I was not the Prince Chen Long in the first place, but this guy was too good at bragging.
Apart from having fun, I really haven't discovered that he has any other strengths.
Shao Yan had no intention of getting entangled with him on this issue, so he continued: "Whether I am suitable to be this emperor or not is not yours to say. Besides, uncle, you have long wanted to replace me. No matter how good I am, it will not matter to you."
In my eyes, you are still a complete fool. In this way, I will give you another chance. As long as you confess the fact that you usurped the throne in front of the civil and military officials of the court, I will pardon your death penalty for your past contribution to the court."
"It's so funny. You keep saying that the king has the intention to rebel. What evidence do you have? The king's succession to the throne was recommended by all the ministers. Where did the king go wrong? It seems a bit strange for the emperor to convict the king with just one sentence.
Far-fetched?"
Seeing Guo Wei's arrogant attitude, Shao Yan laughed and said: "Since my uncle refuses to admit it, I can only ask a witness. I believe that my witness will never lie to me. Xiao Shunzi, please call the Great Toad Immortal quickly."
"My slave obeys the order." Xiao Shunzi walked to the back hall respectfully. The ministers in the hall couldn't help but be surprised at each other. They didn't know what the Toad Immortal was. Some people guessed that he was a monk, while others asserted that he was a cultivator.
Guo Wei was stunned for a long time and couldn't figure out the reason.
"The Great Toad Fairy has arrived!"
As soon as he finished speaking, four eunuchs came in from outside the palace carrying a small round table. The ministers looked up and saw a small plate placed on the round table, and inside squatted a dark gray, palm-sized toad with a mouth.
Occasionally it moved a few times and made a squawking sound...