Chapter 454: Everyone Returns
Gu Nianting chose the largest hall in Prince Chen's Mansion to meet with all the high-ranking officials under his command.
In addition to Lin Mu, Fengzhengtai, Zhoumutai, Mishutai and Yinsitai each have two people in power. In addition to the four prime ministers, the wise men gathered together, which was dazzling.
"Your Highness, the Prince of Chen, is here to stay."
Everyone saluted in unison, with such a grand momentum that it shook heaven and earth.
This was the first time since he was born that Gu Nianting saw such a big scene in his own home. For a moment, he stood there in a daze.
No wonder my father was reluctant to give up his throne and was reluctant to abdicate.
It turns out that this is what it feels like to be united with the people.
There are only four emperors here. If the other four emperors also come to submit, he can attend court meetings as the emperor. What a comfortable scene it would be!
He felt happy and confident, as if he had already sat on the dragon throne. Gu Nianting's smile was filled with mixed feelings.
"My Lords, please stand up and take your seats."
After expressing their gratitude, everyone took their seats, leaving the whole hall packed with people.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Gu Nianting was filled with emotion and was temporarily speechless, quietly looking at the adults.
Wherever they looked, they were all convinced, and Gu Nianting enjoyed it and was ecstatic.
Until Luo Mu and Feng Zhengtai's people had gloomy expressions on their faces, Gu Nianting's smile suddenly disappeared, and he felt completely disappointed.
Why do you look like this on such a good day? Except for Lord Geng, everyone else in Fengzheng Taichung is narrow-minded and intolerant, just like rats!
Geng Zhipeng was imprisoned in Yinsitai just for show, so he was safe and sound. After his goal was achieved, Xie Mao released him.
However, the people in Fengzhengtai did not know that this was a strategy, and they thought that Lord Geng was really in danger.
Therefore, Geng Zhipeng, who was involved in the situation, had to learn from Qi Tao and put on a bitter face, seeming to be worried about the prince's situation.
Gu Nianting was in a good mood and didn't bother with them for the time being. He looked away and smiled again.
"At this busy time, I would like to thank you all for taking the trouble to come here in secret and give me advice."
Except for Feng Zhengtai and his group, everyone else responded in unison.
"It is my honor to serve you, Your Majesty."
Gu Nianting felt extremely comfortable, and the smile on his face was so joyful that he couldn't suppress it at all.
"You are all so kind. I am a foolish man, but I am lucky that you have not abandoned me. This is the great honor of my life."
Hearing these words, Feng Zheng, a native of Taichung, looked increasingly unhappy.
Accurately catching a hint of silent resentment, Gu Nianting turned his head and looked at them again. In an instant, the smile disappeared, leaving only a look of dissatisfaction.
"Gentlemen of the Three Stages, you have just come under my command. You are not allowed to rely on your seniority to bully them. Do you understand?"
Everyone at Fengzhengtai looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
They are weak and helpless, surrounded by the people from Santai. Who is planning to bully whom?
It's ridiculous that Your Majesty could say such a thing. It's absolutely absurd!
After a moment's silence, Gu Nianting couldn't help but feel annoyed.
"Can't you hear me speaking?"
"I gave you gentle instructions, but you are so rude to me. Do you think you can bully me just because of your seniority?"
As the Prime Minister, Qi Lei was the first to stand up and ask questions.
"Your Majesty trusts the gentlemen of the Three Platforms, and is he sincere in his loyalty?"
Gu Nianting has seen this kind of behavior too many times in the past few days and is no longer surprised.
"Yes, I believe it."
"Why, Master Qi is unwilling to entrust me with your trust?"
Tao Kangping followed closely and stood up.
"Your Majesty trusts me, how dare I object?"
"You are the first to arrive, so please do not entrust any important tasks to us. It is best to do everything according to the procedures."
Gu Nianting was unhappy and expressed his disgust wantonly.
"What do you mean by following the rules? It's clearly just hesitating."
"Who can predict how the situation will develop in the future? If I wait until the situation is settled, will I be able to seek the throne? Will it be too late?"
"You are so narrow-minded and petty. How can you achieve great things?"
"The most urgent task is to rescue Xi'er."
"When Xi'er was in the mansion, you all received her kindness to some extent. Now that she is in trouble, you are callous and indifferent, despising her kindness. Where is your heart and conscience?"
Qi Lei frowned.
"Your Highness is very clear-sighted. Lin Mu's false surrender might have been a plot by Princess Yuexi. She had already abandoned him and even cruelly proposed a divorce. How could Your Highness not see the truth and still be in a dream?"
Gu Nianting refuted his words firmly.
"You're talking nonsense."
"Xi'er requested a divorce only because she was angry. She values friendship and loyalty and has never abandoned me."
Tao Kangping's eyes were serious. He still found out the omissions and gave serious advice.
"Please think carefully, Your Majesty. If it weren't for the permission of Prince Dijin or the Emperor, why would the three high-ranking officials leave their official duties and come here in unison, without missing a single person? Obviously, the enemy has made this move just to satisfy Your Majesty's desires and make You get carried away."
"The higher you rise, the more painful it will be when you fall. Doesn't Your Majesty understand this?"
When facing his own side, Gu Nianting was eloquent and eloquent.
"Master Tao's words make perfect sense, but I see with my own eyes. Aren't you all here in full force, Feng Zhengtai?"
"Could it be that you have also obtained the approval of the Emperor's father or uncle?"
Qi Lei couldn't stand it anymore and scolded him directly.
"Your Highness knows exactly why we are here. Aren't we afraid that you will get burned?"
Gu Nianting raised his eyes proudly and stared at Qi Lei sternly.
"Master Qi, are you speaking to me in the manner of an elder?"
Qi Lei was fearless and responded generously.
"Yes."
Gu Nianting was shocked when he heard this. He never expected him to react like this.
"In front of everyone, you dare to admit that you despise me?"
Qi Lei is unyielding and speaks his mind.
"I think this is the right thing to do when advising His Majesty."
"If your Majesty considers this as an act of usurpation, then it is a good thing that the officials of Yin Sitai are here. Please ask them to punish me according to the law."
He didn't hear any plea for mercy, but was instead confronted. Gu Nianting pointed his spear at him and left, furious.
"you!"
His brows trembled, as if he had made a great decision. He looked majestic and ruthless.
"Do you think that this king is reluctant to part with a fool like you?"
Tao Kangping stood with Qi Lei without hesitation.
"If the prince wants to punish Lord Qi, I am willing to share the blame."
Everyone on Fengzhengtai left their seats at the same time and echoed loudly.
"I am willing to share the same guilt!"
Gu Nianting's momentum weakened, his expression became flustered, and he seemed a little at a loss.
"you……"
The people of the Eight Taichungs are involved in many matters, including various aristocratic families and various families of the common people.
If he dealt with the people in front of him, Gu Nianting would have to face the accusations from their respective families, and would also lose the help of these families. The losses would be heavy and the consequences would be unimaginable.
Just when they were in trouble, Lin Mu spoke up in time to solve the dilemma.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Please also be patient, everyone."
"Everyone present here is willing to take the risk of hiding and come here during your busy schedule. All of us have the same mind because we admire the prince's benevolence."
"Your Highness, what Lord Qi said is absolutely right. We are new here, so we should keep to ourselves and not be entrusted with important tasks. As Your Highness just said, we can just make plans behind the scenes, and the important task of charging into battle must be handed over to the Fengzhengtai."
Qi and Tao were both stunned.
"what?!"
Gu Nianting smiled leisurely, looking very proud.
"Master Lin, what you said makes sense."
"Excuse me, gentlemen, do you have any good advice?"