If those two joined forces to alter the imperial decree and then forced the other ministers to take sides, things would become difficult.
After all, only some of the higher-ups knew that the position of the next Emperor had been reserved for the Third Prince. The common people did not know. Those two might very well cover the sky with one hand.
If the imperial decree was altered, then even with absolute military force, they would have no reputation to stand on.
An emperor's reputation was directly tied to the extent of his power in the future.
"If we do this, we do it thoroughly. In a while, I'll secretly mobilize the Fire Cloud Army into the imperial capital. Once the Emperor falls, we'll seize control of the entire imperial capital with the force of thunder."
"No matter how powerful the court may be, this world ultimately respects martial strength."
"Besides, the soldiers guarding the city were once my disciples. This will be easy to handle. When the time comes, you can lead your men straight into the palace and seize the imperial decree."
"However, this process will also be the most dangerous. When the time comes, my Li Family will lend a hand from the shadows as well."
"Boy, don't say I'm not helping you. This is all I can do. If I go any further..."
Li Ziqiang did not continue. Even without him saying it, Chu Yang understood.
The three great marshals were forbidden from involving themselves in any matter concerning imperial authority. This was a taboo. After all, the three great marshals already held power that reached the heavens. If they participated in the struggle for imperial power, they might well drive out the magpie and occupy its nest. What kind of mess would that be?
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