Help!
Everyone couldn't help but chuckle; this method was truly exceptionally elegant, perfectly in line with the traditional culture of the Frostwest Empire.
"In that case, let's enter the palace tonight to capture the assassin!"
"In my opinion, this assassin must be from Great Liang, and might even have been sent by Princess Anne."
"That makes sense!"
"Hahaha!"
The group exchanged glances, thus confirming the legitimacy of the operation and setting the stage for Bill III's downfall.
With these parties united, they possessed nearly 70% of the Frostwest Empire's overall strength, making the outcome almost certain.
Unless Bill III were to die on the spot, there was absolutely no chance of survival.
Without further hesitation, the three immediately began to mobilize their troops, sending the prepared forces toward the palace.
Perhaps sensing the bloodshed tonight, the moon is shrouded in a bloody shadow, exuding a bewitching aura.
Such a large-scale mobilization could not be kept secret from everyone, and it was quickly noticed, at the residence of the Chief Minister Ashley.
Hearing the hurried footsteps outside, Ashley's nephew Xiaoniu, felt a chill run down his spine; it was clearly the sound of troops moving about.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it, mobilizing the army in the middle of the night, this can't be a good thing!"
Having commanded troops before, he naturally knew what was going on outside. It was definitely someone plotting something, otherwise they would never mobilize troops in the middle of the night.
"Something terrible has happened!!"
Ashley's face was also pale, and he was extremely anxious. He couldn't help but pace back and forth in the room to relieve his fear.
His gaze was fixed on the direction of the royal palace; this time, the enemy's target was likely the royal palace.
The Xiaoniu followed his uncle's gaze, his face instantly changing drastically. He exclaimed, "Uncle, do you mean someone is planning a rebellion and is heading straight for the palace?"
Damn it, if that's really the case, then it's a huge deal, a really big deal.
"Alas, I'm afraid that's the case!"
" The Prince Tiandu, but I didn't agree. Now it seems he's starting to make his move!" Ashley took a deep breath and said in a low voice.
Ashina Tiandu tried to win him over before, but he had been easily fooled. Now, this grand gesture probably means that Prince Tiandu is about to take action against the Emperor.
If I'm not mistaken, Aksu has probably been bribed by the Prince Tiandu, otherwise how could his troops be so unruly within the royal city?
In this situation, the emperor's chances of survival are slim.
rebel!
The Xiaoniu's pupils contracted, and he instantly understood his uncle's words: Prince Tiandu was preparing to rebel and seize power.
He couldn't help but gasp, and said in a deep voice, "Uncle, what should we do? Should we go and assist the Emperor? Who knows, it might be a great achievement!"
Snap!
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ashley slapped him, angrily saying, "You greedy wretch! You think you're so great just because of this little bit of credit!"
Prince Tiandu has been winning over the hearts and minds of the people these days, and nearly 70% of his ministers have been bribed. Sending your small force to defend the king would be tantamount to sending them to their deaths.
What a joke! A civil official like myself is going to defend the emperor; am I supposed to rely on words alone?
ah?
The Xiaoniu was completely bewildered after being hit, and couldn't help but say with a hint of grievance, "Uncle, if we don't do anything, Prince Tiandu might just take care of us!"
This is treason! If we don't help Prince Tiandu now, we might get captured easily, which would be a real injustice.
"It's alright!"
Ashley took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and said in a deep voice, "Don't panic for now, things aren't that bad."
Although I didn't help him rebel, I won't help the emperor either; in this way, there's a glimmer of hope.
As long as the Imperial Prince Tiandu wants a legitimate claim to the country and the help of ministers in governing it, there's no way he can touch me!
In an instant, he determined his way of survival: to remain silent in this matter, even to pretend that he was blind and deaf.
We saw nothing, heard nothing, and knew absolutely nothing.
ah?
Xiaoniu's lips twitched, and he forced a dry laugh, "Uncle, wouldn't that mean we'd lose our merit in supporting the emperor? Won't Aksu suppress us?"
"Smack!"
He was slapped again as soon as he finished speaking.
Ashley glared at him, looking utterly disappointed, and gritted his teeth, saying, "You idiot, how could I have a nephew like you?"
Your uncle is already the third-highest-ranking minister in the government. Do you think the Emperor can bestow any title upon me after my service in supporting the Emperor?
"Will you pass the throne to me, or let me be his father?"
Forehead!
The Xiaoniu was speechless and simply shut his mouth. His uncle was right; he was already the third-in-command, and any further promotion would be like climbing to the heavens.
Just when he thought that if he didn't speak, he wouldn't get beaten, a gust of wind came, and then he saw his uncle fly up and slap him across the face.
"Smack!"
The sound was so loud that it could be heard throughout the entire courtyard, and he was beaten until blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
After the beating, his uncle rubbed the blood that had flowed out, leaving his face covered in blood.
ah!
The Xiaoniu looked completely bewildered and couldn't help but shout angrily, "Uncle, what are you doing? Are you going to hit me again? I'm not even saying anything, and you're still going to hit me."
If you don't give me a reason, I'll fuck you even if you're my uncle!
"Nonsense!"
Ashley glared at him and sneered, "I don't need to perform meritorious service to the emperor, but that doesn't mean you don't. Now you're going to mobilize troops like this and immediately go to support Prince Tiandu."
Remember, don't wipe the blood off your face. Now hurry up and get there."
"Support Prince Tiandu?"
The Xiaoniu was taken aback at first, then realized what was happening.
Holy crap, I thought I shouldn't have sent troops and that's why I got attacked. Turns out, my uncle wanted me to help Prince Tiandu from the start.
If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have gotten beaten up.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Haha, Uncle, I understand! I'll go help His Highness right now!!!"
After saying that, he headed straight for his barracks, his face covered in blood. "Today I'm going to make a great contribution!"
Watching his retreating figure, Ashley sighed and said softly, "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to help you, but the situation is hopeless. Zhennan needs a strong king now!"
I'm sorry, Your Majesty!
He never intended to help the emperor from the beginning, because it was not in his own interest, so he chose to let it go.
The Prince Tiandu had already invited him; how could he not know that the other party was planning a rebellion? He simply ignored it and let things develop as they would.
His family was also in the Frostwest Empire, and all their interests were tied to it, so naturally they couldn't allow Bill III to defect to the Great Liang.
Given the nature of the Great Liang, even if his family wasn't wiped out, they would likely suffer a severe blow, something he couldn't accept.
Everything is about profit!
Since it concerns my own family, I can't be too willful; I have to prioritize the bigger picture!