Chapter 911 Neither Reward nor Punishment
He was standing, but now he sat down on the steps like this, and no one dared to stand anymore.
The sound of swishing clothes echoed in the hall, and a large number of people knelt down in the darkness.
This is probably the most casual court meeting in history.
Seeing this scene, the originally tense atmosphere in the palace could not help but dilute a bit, and some people even secretly speculated on Bai Lian's intention of convening the court meeting.
His Royal Highness, the real Crown Prince of Zhongyou, has been replaced by others for more than two hundred years, and no one has checked it out. Even His Majesty, there is no trace of it, and he has allowed the fake to run wild for these years.
No one is sure what happened.
It’s just that the real Crown Prince returned three days ago and was able to make the second part of the Zhongyou New Party completely disappear without anyone noticing, and also disrupt the conspiracy plan of the fake Crown Prince in one fell swoop.
Now he was able to escape from Jiufen Valley and was in a hurry to hold a court meeting as soon as he came back.
Most likely because he had been away from Zhongyou for a long time, he was eager to establish his authority and intimidate the officials, and began to consolidate the real power of the prince to supervise the country.
In the final analysis, the purpose of the true prince and the false prince are the same.
Thinking about it this way, the courtiers gradually calmed down. It is not a bad thing to have such a wise master sitting in Zhongyou during such a stormy time.
If you want to gain real power, you must take away rights from certain people.
Everyone was thinking secretly, and many people quietly glanced at the back of Shen Tu in the Great King Palace.
During the past two hundred years, even a blind man could see the overt and covert support of Ying Xiu by the Dawang Palace.
No one knows how much involvement the Shentu Palace had in Zhongyou's behavior.
Everyone with a discerning eye can see that the Shentu Palace supports and promotes Ying Xiu's act of forcing the palace to seek help from the Holy Spirit with the intention of harming His Majesty.
If His Highness the Crown Prince were to strike first, he would definitely have to scrape off many pounds of flesh, blood and bones from the body of the great king.
If the situation continues to be more exciting, the throne of the Yin King, which has lasted for thousands of years, may change hands, and the authority of the Great King Palace will fall apart.
Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince takes over, he is too young after all and has been away from Zhongyou for a long time. The power of the King's Palace will probably have to be managed by a few old people in the court to help share the management.
Thinking about it this way, as he lowered his head towards the center, I don't know how many pairs of silent eyes began to turn their thoughts.
On the long steps, Bailian tapped his fingers on the jade bricks between the steps, making a crisp sound. His eyes slowly fell on the top of the head of the Shentu Palace.
“Palace of the King of Shentu, you hold the great power of Zhongyou. You don’t know the dangers, you don’t defend the wrongs, you lead the wolf into the house, and you sit back and ignore the matter of Yingxiu giving up the land of Zhongyou. As the king of Zhongyou Yin, do you know your guilt?”
Shen Tu’s expression was slightly stern, his eyes were dark. Deep and deep, his back as straight as a sword, he raised his eyes to look at Balian and said in a low voice: "My lord, plead guilty."
"Okay." Balian nodded slightly and said, "In this way, before Go to Tingshan and lead yourself to three hundred ways of thunder and fire, so as to avoid past mistakes and avoid future ones.”
Shen Tu's eyes flickered a little, but he didn't speak, as if he was waiting for Balian's next words.
If it was just a crime of negligence, these three hundred thunder and fire would be too much.
But how can these few numbers be able to fully summarize the crimes committed by Shentu Palace?
If we really want to condemn him one by one for his deeds these days, these three hundred thunders and fires are really too light.
Unexpectedly, Bailian's eyes actually moved away from him and fell on an inconspicuous young man behind the crowd of Crows and Crows, saying: "Baishan City, Lord Manfu, Come forward and listen to the seal.”
The young man whose name was called shook his hunched shoulders as if he was frightened.
He raised his head in disbelief and tapped himself with his finger, his expression blank.
It is a miracle that a young heroic spirit who has just entered the dynasty and has not been more than three hundred years old can be conferred a title in front of the Palace of Government.
But at this moment, no one cared about it. Prince Qiaoyu suddenly raised his head and saw that Bailian really had no intention of continuing to question Prince Shen Tu, and his face looked a little anxious and ugly.
This young prince really has a temper that is hard to change. He thought that the baptism of disasters in the past two hundred years would make him more aggressive and ruthless. Who would have thought that his methods would still be so gentle and gentle!
If this continues, how can we intimidate the ministers!
Whoever stands on this secluded temple is not the most powerful tyrant, and who was not a ruthless character who ate people without spitting out their bones.
With such a punishment that sounds loud and small, no one will be able to keep His Royal Highness in awe in their hearts in the future.
Three days ago he was vigorous and decisive in his actions. Why did he give up today?
Yes, yes, the Shentu Palace cannot be compared to those rotten rats.
If this knife fell on him, not to mention scraping his flesh, if the hand holding the knife was not stable, his wrist would be broken off.
His Royal Highness, is he actually afraid of this Shen Tu?
Qiao Yu was so anxious that he was furious. Now that you have the upper hand, if you don't take this opportunity to suppress this old thief's arrogance.
Isn’t that commonplace if you rebel in the future?
He was deeply disappointed for a moment, but he couldn't express it clearly, so he had to suppress the anger in his heart and said in a deep voice:
"Your Highness, the Shentu Palace strongly supported the traitor Yingxiu during the civil strife in Zhongyou. He had obvious counter-intentions and had the intention of subverting the general trend of Zhongyou.
Three Hundred Thunder Fires , I am taking it too lightly. I think that such thinking is a bit hasty, and I still hope that the palace I can make a new decision later."
Bailian said: "I have other plans, but since Prince Qiao Yu is so eager, it would be better to finalize the arrangements for Prince Shentu together."< br>
Everyone disagreed with this statement.
Your Highness, you had no plans in advance. You were clearly waiting for Prince Qiaoyu to speak and give your full support to make you feel confident before you dared to make a noise with Prince Shentu.
Killing a false prince is not a big deal.
After all, one was in the light and the other was in the dark. Ying Xiu was only focused on Zhongyou’s imperial power. He never thought that he could be stabbed in the back, and being counted dead was a destiny.
But if His Royal Highness, the newly returned Crown Prince, can really kill this great king, then he can truly convince all the courtiers and officials.
After all, from history to the present, apart from Her Majesty the Empress, there is no other person who can truly shake the Six Yin Kings of Zhongyou.
But King Qiaoyu Palace only ranks third after all. Even with his help, it would be quite difficult to completely defeat King Shentu Palace.
When Balian raised his palm lightly, he saw the four seals of Zhongyou exuding faint green light, entwining and surrounding him in his palm. As his sleeves vibrated, he raised his middle finger slightly and pressed the "Scenery" seal steadily.
The seal of "scenery" flew out and turned into a stream of light. Under the trembling eyes of everyone, it went straight into Shen Tu's heart.
Shen Tu was also so shocked that his body trembled slightly, and he looked at Bai Lian with his eyes wide open, speechless for a long time. "Your Highness!!! What is this!!!"
Prince Qiao Yudian reacted after being shocked for a long time, his face was slightly distorted due to anxiety, and he looked like a madman. Looking at Balian?
"Shen Tu has different intentions. He holds the power of the Great King's Palace and is awarded the 'Jing' seal. Who else in Zhongyou can suppress him?!"
Shen Tu has been steadily holding on to the imperial card. He slowly lowered his hands to his sides and looked into Bailian's pupils, which were dark, deep, and boundless.
Bailian said: "The treasure of the country is to find talents."
The corners of Shen Tu's lips moved slightly, and the eyes facing Bailian were bright or dark: "Your Highness feels that I, Should he be called 'Dexian'? "
A royal palace who supports the ruling party and seeks the emperor's orders, he said he can get Xian?
Bailian's expression remained unchanged, his gaze lowered: "Shentu King was born in Zhongyou, grew up in Zhongyou, and is the head of the Yin King. Since the establishment of the Zhongyou Dynasty, he has been guarding the country.
My mother-in-law. He once told me that if there is anyone in this world who really regards the Zhongyou Dynasty as their fate and treasures it as their bones, that person can only be King Shentu. "
"She said, if I really want to be the prince of Zhongyou, I don't have to trust anyone in this world, but only Shentu Palace, I need to have trust. "
Bailian said the extremely shocking words with a calm expression, which shocked the officials in the palace.
In the Zhongyou Dynasty, King Shentu held a high position of authority. It could be said that one person was inferior to ten thousand people.
In the hearts of the people of Zhongyou, this great king has a deep palace, has hidden great methods, and his ruthless behavior is feared by thousands of heroes. He is the most ambitious person in the world to usurp power.
Even Er Wangdian Hanqi, who was of a similar rank to him, must have had as much power as him.
If we say that in the Zhongyou Dynasty, the only person who can threaten the power of the direct royal family is the Shentu Palace.
For many years in the Zhongyou Dynasty, there have been many precedents for the Yin King to rebel and usurp the throne. Her Majesty, the Empress, has suffered many secret losses and suffered serious illnesses.
He actually said... Shen Tu is the only person that His Highness the Crown Prince can trust? !
Even Shen Tu himself couldn't help but change his face slightly, as if he felt incredible, but the emotion in his eyes was quickly suppressed by him.
Shen Tu glanced lightly and said: "Your Highness, please don't forget that three days ago, I was the one who deliberately instigated Ying Xiu to invite the listener of the Holy Word. I agreed that he was trying to win over the external cultivators of the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Alliance, so I thought It’s me who gives Zhongyou the Thirteen Capitals.”
“To be honest, His Highness’s trust is in my eyes. He was too naive and stupid."
Bailian glanced at him lightly and said: "The person I trust is my mother, not Shentu Palace."< br>
Shen Tu was silent for a moment, and then said: "This is not the reason why His Highness granted the 'Scenery' seal."
Balian muttered: "Perhaps it is because of the unreasonable, naive and foolish trust that Dawangdian has in my mother."
Shen Tu suddenly raised his head and stared at Balian.
Bailian seemed not to notice the change in his mood, and continued: "The King's Palace's eyes are so vicious, how can he not see that Ying Xiu's ability is difficult to provoke Zhongyou.
Three A few days ago, it seemed that every act of Wang Dian was detrimental to Zhongyou, but in my eyes It seems that it is a desperate move that has forced her to reach the end of the road."
"It is difficult for Aniang to take charge of the country in this situation. The King's Palace knows clearly that if she continues to be in charge at this time, she will be in charge of the country. Then the royal power in her hand will definitely become a sharp blade that will hurt her deeply
The King's Palace knew this very well, so it did not hesitate to add fuel to the flames and use the power of Ying Xiu to seemingly force the palace to seize the throne, but in fact it had a hidden intention of preservation.
As for the thirteen capitals in Zhongyou, when Ying Xiu took out the deed paper, I saw the names of the thirteen capitals. Nine of them were under the name of the Great King's Palace.
At the time, Dawangdian’s move seemed like a secret collusion with Ying Xiu, but in fact it was a way of cutting meat to feed tigers to gain conditions and space for Ying Xiu’s growth. "
Bailian raised his gaze and looked at the Shentu King's Palace: "The Great King's Palace is so powerful and always has a higher eye than the top, how can it be associated with the Xianmen's casual cultivators.
If you think about it carefully, the Great King's Palace has only one purpose, and that is to personally support a sage monarch at all costs and all hopes. ”
"So, rather than saying that the Great King's Palace is planning everything for Ying Xiu, it is better to say that it is planning the future for Zhongyou."
Shen Tu tightened his fingers hanging by his side and said nothing. , with a deep and unpredictable expression.
After a long time, he slowly exhaled a breath, sighed, and said: "Shen Tu has been arrogant and unruly all his life, but he doesn't know that I, in your Majesty's heart, can be the judge of this."
He originally made plans to commit suicide and pave the way for Ying Xiu to be a great road.
When Zhongyou rises and prospers again, he will once again bear the name of a traitor, suffer all the sins and punishments, die a hundred times to redeem himself, and return Zhongyou to a bright and clear world.
But who could have expected that Yingxiu was fake and everything was just a mirror image.
Bailian's appearance, the heroic feat of turning the tide, the joy of seeing light and hope, God knows that compared to Qiao Yu, that old and pedantic loyal minister, his Shen Tu is even more happy and joyful. Relieve.
Today, his blood will be splashed in front of the palace, and his bones will be broken to atone for his sins. This is what he should bear.
But Shen Tu did not expect that before he came to Jianfeng to question the crime, he would instead receive some words of analysis that were spoken slowly and deeply, each sentence going deep into his heart.
Understanding and trust are so precious.
Even the "scenery" is imprinted in my heart, and I give it to you without any stinginess.
Shen Tu didn't believe it. Three days ago, he encouraged Ying Xiu to break into the palace to inquire about the saint's murderous act. There was no trace of resentment or anger in the heart of the prince.
That was his biological mother, but he was able to make extremely rational and shocking decisions under extreme anger.
This is God taking pity on me. I have been in decline for hundreds of years. Is this the rain of hope that I am given again?
Shen Tu never thought that in the realm of Zhongyou Dynasty, someone could understand him, read him, and even get close to his heart.
It is really ridiculous and ironic to say that he, Shen Tu, tried his best, even risking his life and name, in order to obtain a prosperous road for Ying Xiu.
Even though he knew that it would be difficult for Ying Xiu to become the Holy Lord and that the road ahead would be bumpy, he still did not hesitate to spend a huge price to fulfill his wish.
Just because he is the prince of Zhongyou, your majesty is the direct descendant.
But in the end, all his efforts and sacrifices were unable to support Ying Xiu on the path he had in mind.
The young man in front of him took a simple step and walked over easily, and even reached a point that was even more surprising than he expected.
"Since Dawangdian has hurt my mother's heart, Shentuwangdian will not be able to escape these three hundred thunder and fire punishments. This scenery seal is not given to Dawangdian as a reward, but in the hope that Dawangdian can use this seal to To protect my inner peace from foreign enemies, I think only Shentu Palace can handle this important task."
(End of this chapter)