bestfiction Chapter 131: Stabilize the Country and Peace the World
Chapter 131: Stabilize the Country and Peace the World
Bai Xiujun, Wen Nian and others even lowered their heads and talked to each other, let alone supporting the new monarch.
Even if Zong Yanli said he wanted to declare himself king, Pei Liang felt that these people would definitely fight to the death to expand his territory.
Pei Liang was probably amused by his own thoughts. He straightened his face and looked at Zong Yanli and said, "General, you must have some considerations in mind. The ninth prince is still young. It will probably take too long for him to grow up to be able to shoulder great responsibilities."
"Now the emperor is already in his seventies, seriously ill and bedridden." Pei Liang said with a little sorrow: "If the general wants to support the young boy to be the emperor, the journey will be much more difficult."
"If I were alone, this journey would be difficult indeed."
Zong Yanli raised his eyes and looked at the people below him, smiling and saying: "Would you all like to follow me to rule the country and bring peace to the world?"
As Zong Yanli finished speaking, Wen Nian and Bai Xiuyun stood up almost simultaneously, and bowed to Zong Yanli without hesitation, saying, "I am willing to follow you until death!"
Kuang Xingquan, Meng Qi and others also stood up one after another. Pei Liang's eyes were moved as he looked at the scene in front of him, as if he was seeing an unprecedented prosperous picture slowly unfolding.
All Pei Liang sought in his life was fame and fortune.
But now, since following Zong Yanli, he seems to have gradually found the righteousness in his heart and a kind of unspoken sense of belonging.
Pei Liang stood up immediately and bowed, saying: "Choosing a master as a general is the best decision I have ever made in my life."
Long Feiguang and Gongsun Pu and his brothers looked at each other. Finally, Gongsun Pu lowered his eyes and smiled slightly, and Long Feiguang understood what he meant.
This decision may also determine their future. From now on, they will not only be the White Eagle Army, but will also be called the Wu Kingdom. The day when the new king establishes the country will be the day for you to become famous throughout the world.
"We believe that with the general's ability, he will be able to clear the way ahead and triumph all the way." Gongsun Pu also expressed his support, but still needed further confirmation that Zong Yanli was not acting on a whim, but had a plan.
Zong Yanli naturally knew the worries in the hearts of Gongsun Pu and others, so he did not hide it and took the initiative to talk about the matter of Concubine Gao.
While Zong Yanli was expanding the military's forces and recruiting talented people, Gao Jiayue was also not idle.
Now, all power in the harem has fallen into Gao Jiayue's hands. With the death of Prince Shou and the dethronement of the Crown Prince, Gao Jiayue has been secretly winning over officials in the court to pave the way for his son.
"It seems that the general has already made a plan." Gongsun Pu also had a very thorough understanding of Zong Yanli's discussion of political affairs and the court situation, and he was by no means hot-blooded.
"Originally, I didn't take sides and didn't ask the Zong Yan family to take the lead. First, because there were two big families, the Qin family and the Chen family, blocking the way. Second, I knew that the deposed crown prince and King Xuan had long been fighting, so it would not be wise to stand on either side."
"This kind of thing happened during the battle of Yuanshiguan. I have reasons to be suspicious."
"Since the crown prince was deposed, King Xuan has secretly contacted father many times, intending to recruit him and want father to bring troops back to the capital to serve him."
"Father made excuses to decline several times. King Xuan must have seen that father had no intention of accepting this offer. Also, because the emperor has been slow to appoint a crown prince, he is worried that the crown prince will be reinstated." Zong Yanli closed his eyes and said coldly, "You are so impatient that you want me, Zong Yan, to learn a lesson."
"If we lose this battle, my second uncle will really die in the battle. It will be a heavy blow to my father."
When Zong Yanli talked about this, he couldn't help but show some anger in his eyes. There was another reason why King Xuan was so anxious, and it was because he was forced by Gao Jiayue.
Now the old emperor is obedient to Gao Jiayue's words, and Gao Jiayue is good at whispering in Prince Xuan's ears. Every time Prince Xuan tries to ask someone to persuade the emperor to appoint a crown prince as soon as possible, Gao Jiayue will secretly interfere, making Prince Xuan anxious and angry.
And as King Xuan seemed so anxious to fight for the throne, the old emperor became less and less willing to appoint a crown prince.
However, there have been rumors in the palace in recent days that the old emperor values the little prince more and more. He is personally teaching the little prince to read and write while taking medicine. Looking at this situation, could it be that he is training a young prince?
No one knows how these words reached the ears of King Xuan. After hearing this, King Xuan could no longer bear it, so he colluded with the State of Qing and helped the State of Qing to attack Yuanshi Pass, so that the emperor would know how dangerous the situation of the State of Wu was.
How can a mere young child be qualified to be the crown prince?
Zong Yanli made such a bold guess because the reason for the death of King Xuan in his previous life was treason and conspiracy to seize the throne.
Today, Zong Yanli has told everyone his intentions, so he will definitely be involved in the dispute over the crown prince.
After everyone left, Zong Yanli wrote a letter and sent it to her father. Since she had made the decision, she naturally needed her father's approval.
"I'm going to see my second uncle tomorrow." Zong Yanli exhaled slowly, handed the letter to Gao Feilin and asked him to deliver it as soon as possible, and then said to Wen Nian: "You can interrogate the other spies in the prison tomorrow."
"Don't kill him. Just find out as much as you can." Zong Yanli said calmly with his head lowered.
"Yes." Wen Nian immediately bowed his head in agreement.
Zong Yanli raised her hand and took off the armor on her head. There was a hint of fatigue between her brows, and her straight back relaxed slightly. She closed her eyes and leaned against the chair as if she wanted to get a moment's rest.
I had just closed my eyes for a while when I suddenly felt someone approaching.
Zong Yanli opened her eyes coldly and saw Wen Nian half-kneeling beside her, raising his hand slightly as if he was about to get closer to her.
Zong Yanli's body was tense, and he stared at Wen Nian who was approaching with a bit of coldness in his brows and asked: "What are you doing?"
"Can I give the general a massage?" Wen Nian looked up at her slightly, his deep black eyes filled with worry and pity that could not be ignored.
“No need.” Zong Yanli’s first reaction was to refuse. He turned away his eyes and said calmly, “You…”
Wen Nian didn't listen to her and stood behind her, pressing his slightly rough fingertips on her temple. Zong Yanli grabbed Wen Nian's wrist with his backhand, with a look of alienation and dissatisfaction in his eyes.
Zong Yanli doesn't like being touched or caressed, or rather, being close to others makes her extremely alert.
Wen Nian, who had always obeyed Zong Yanli's orders, disobeyed Zong Yanli's wishes for the first time. He stubbornly refused to back off, pursed his lips and called softly, "General..."
Zong Yanli closed his eyes and frowned slightly as if he was secretly convincing himself, but finally he let go of Wen Nian's hand.
The strength of Wen Nian's head massage was not very good. It felt like he was just massaging randomly. However, he was very serious in massaging her. The warmth from his rough fingertips made her feel extremely comfortable. Her originally frowned brows unconsciously relaxed a little.