Chapter 93: Fighting for Hegemony
At this moment, Ye Linger walked into the room and her eyes fell on Li Chengru. She felt mixed feelings in her heart, feeling both sympathy and helplessness. After all, she did not dare to act rashly to release the restraints.
"First Prince, you'd better rest in peace." Ye Ling'er said softly, her tone full of comfort.
Li Chengru closed his eyes and rested his mind, turning a deaf ear to Ye Linger's words, feeling completely disappointed in her. He recalled all the favors his father had given to the Ye family, not only giving him a high position, but also intentionally promoting the marriage between the second prince and the Ye family, which showed his trust and reliance on the Ye family. However, all these favors became meaningless from the moment the Ye family chose to conspire with Li Chengze to rebel.
Seeing this, Ye Ling'er sighed secretly in her heart. Chengze's prophecy seemed to be coming true. She took a deep breath and continued: "In the past years when Emperor Qing was in power, although the surface was prosperous, in reality, there were undercurrents, officialdom was corrupt, and the people were miserable. Chengze... Although he... chose a different path, what he had in his heart was May the world be unified so that people can live and work in peace and contentment.”
Before he finished speaking, Li Chengru interrupted suddenly and said with emotion: "That's enough! From the moment Li Chengze decided to betray Kyoto, there is no brotherhood between me and him. If you say one more thing, I I would rather commit suicide here to show my innocence!”
When Ye Ling'er heard this, her heart became even more complicated. She knew that no amount of words could change Li Chengru's stance, so she could only retreat silently, praying secretly in her heart, hoping that all these disputes and sacrifices would eventually lead to a better life. bright future.
Ye Liuyun shook his head gently and said to Ye Ling'er: "Let him go, his stubborn temper is commendable." Ye Ling'er looked into the distance, worried in his heart, and sighed softly: "If you don't come back, things may change in Kyoto. , it’s hard to predict.”
Time jumped to the depths of the palace, where the prince was sitting alone, with a sad look on his face. After that incident, he was hurriedly escorted back to Kyoto by his guards. He originally thought that he would fall into a place of eternal disaster, but he never thought that Yan Xiaoyi would descend like a magic weapon from the sky, kill the guards, and bring him back safely. However, this sudden "rescue" did not make him feel relaxed, but made him even more confused.
Li Yunrui was already waiting in the hall, with a hint of imperceptible pride in her eyes. Facing the prince, she spoke slowly: "If nothing unexpected happens, my royal brother may have reached a desperate situation and will be unable to escape." The implication was that the prince was about to take over the throne and become the new king of Daqing.
However, the prince had mixed feelings in his heart. Emperor for a day? To him, this was not only ironic, but also a great shame. He laughed at himself: "Am I really going to become the most ridiculous and pathetic emperor in the history of Daqing? I only ascended the throne for one day and then hurriedly abdicated the throne? Am I not becoming a clown in this power game, only responsible for Make the opening announcement and then leave sadly?"
Thinking of all the infamy and ridicule that he was about to bear, the prince's heart became heavier and heavier, almost depressed and unable to control himself. He knew very well that the throne, which seemed to be within reach, was actually a hot potato, making him both eager and afraid.
"I have failed the late emperor's trust..." Li Chengqian's voice was heavy and full of self-reproach, "My virtue is not enough to convince the public. From now on, I am willing to abdicate the throne to my second brother Li Chengze." For him, these words , is the greatest humiliation in this life, his hands are clenched into fists, the knuckles are white from the exertion, and there are traces of blood oozing out.
In the hall, all the officials held their breath and concentrated, no one dared to say a word, and the atmosphere was extremely oppressive. It wasn't until Li Chengze, wearing a dragon robe, majestically entered the hall that all the ministers shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, Holy Peace!" Li Chengqian looked at this scene with mixed feelings in his heart. He could only smile and shake his head, knowing that he had completed the mission given by history. Mission, I just hope that the new emperor can spare his life and not kill them all. In the battle for the throne for many years, the two brothers fought openly and secretly, using all their methods. Now that the winner has been decided, he is not the one who has the last laugh. This ending was as cruel as a nightmare, which was difficult for Li Chengqian to accept.
Just as Li Chengze was sitting firmly on the throne, ready to start a new chapter, a voice from an unknown system sounded in his mind, bringing a series of exciting rewards: [Congratulations to the host for successfully ascending the throne and obtaining the throne...] [System Ten character cards are specially given to help the host recruit talented people...] [The reputation value has increased tenfold, and the prestige has spread far and wide...] [The heritage of scientific and technological civilization has also been discovered, and a science and technology laboratory has been specially given to facilitate development...] [A new journey has begun, and the mission of global hegemony has been issued. Please prepare as soon as possible to conquer the world and dominate the world! 】
These rewards and tasks made Li Chengze feel unprecedentedly lofty and ambitious. He knew that this was not only a turning point in his personal destiny, but also that the destiny of the entire country and even the world would be changed because of him. From then on, he will embark on a road full of challenges and opportunities for global hegemony and write his own legendary chapter.
Faced with the reminder of "global hegemony", Li Chengze couldn't help but feel chills running down his spine, but then he felt that this setting was logical. After all, Zhongzhou Continent was by no means the only survivor of human civilization in the catastrophe of the Great Annihilation. Blue Star was vast, and the existence of other unknown civilizations was very likely. Could it be that they are about to surface and participate in this world competition?
After calming down for a while, Li Chengze quickly made arrangements, leaving Fan Xian behind and dismissed everyone in the hall to ensure that the following conversation was private and safe.
In the Hall of Hanmo, the atmosphere was solemn. Li Chengze looked directly at Fan Xian and Chen Pingping and asked, "Dean Chen, have you explained Ye Qingmei's past to Fan Xian in detail?" Chen Pingping responded respectfully, and after confirming that it was correct, he changed the subject and asked himself Request: "Your Majesty, I am brave enough to beg for the bones and return to the countryside."
Hearing this, Fan Xian looked puzzled and worried: "Dean Chen, once you leave, won't the Overwatch Council be leaderless?" Chen Pingping smiled calmly and asked: "The foundation of Daqing is solid and cannot be shaken by one person's power. Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Li Chengze shook his head slightly, his eyes penetrated Chen Pingping's disguise sharply, and pointed directly at the key point: "If you are willing to put down that fatal button in your hand, I may consider your request. Furthermore, I need to remind you that no matter you are in a wheelchair, Neither the hidden shotgun nor the more powerful heavy sniper can hurt me at all."
As soon as these words came out, Chen Pingping's face changed slightly, obviously shocked by Li Chengze's insight: "Did the shadow leak the secret?" Li Chengze smiled lightly and responded: "I know it through my own channels."
At this moment, the three people in the palace each had their own thoughts, but they all understood that as the "global struggle for hegemony" slowly began, the world they lived in was about to undergo unprecedented changes.
(End of chapter)