latelenovela Chapter 349 Riot!
Chapter 349 Riot!
"Xuan!"
At Emperor Changlong's command, Xiao Jianshan stepped into the imperial study.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Xiao Jianshan bowed.
Emperor Changlong, his face stern, asked, "What? Is the Imperial Advisor here to advise me to reclaim the Crown Princess's military power?"
“Your Majesty, I am not here to advise you. Before entering the palace, I consulted the oracle, and the divination indicated a rebellion in the north,” Xiao Jianshan said.
"What?" Emperor Changlong's expression changed.
Before Song Siyao appeared, Xiao Jianshan would also perform divination for the Great Zhou.
He would occasionally perform a divination, and every time it came true.
Emperor Changlong had great faith in his abilities in this area.
At this moment, a palace attendant entered, "Your Majesty, an urgent dispatch from eight hundred li away!"
"Xuan!"
The messenger, drenched in sweat, presented the letter: "Your Majesty, a rebellion has broken out at Fengshadu! Remnants of the previous dynasty have risen in revolt, and under the banner of 'overthrowing Zhou and restoring Qin,' they have already occupied three cities!"
Fengsha Ferry is located in the north.
Xiao Jianshan's divination came true once again.
"Summon all officials to the palace to see me!" Emperor Changlong ordered.
After the court session ended, the officials were summoned back before they had gone far.
"I have just received news that Fengshadu is in dire straits. Unruly people have rioted and occupied three cities. Do any of you have any good solutions?" Emperor Changlong asked again.
"Your Majesty, the only solution to riots throughout history has been to suppress them with violence!" said the Minister of War.
"Yes, Your Majesty, the rioters have occupied three cities. We should send troops to suppress them immediately, or the consequences will be unimaginable," said the Vice Minister of War.
"Send troops to suppress them, how many troops? Who should be sent? Should we wipe them all out directly? Or what should we do?" Emperor Changlong asked.
"Your Majesty, I believe that those who instigate riots are no different from the enemy, and of course they should all be killed as a warning to others!" the Minister of War declared emphatically.
"Prime Minister Jiang, who do you think should be sent?" Emperor Changlong asked directly, naming the candidate.
"Your Majesty, I believe the Crown Princess is the most suitable candidate," Prime Minister Jiang replied.
"Didn't you just ask me to strip the Crown Princess of her military power and accuse her of being a remnant of the previous dynasty? What? Now that danger has arisen, you're pushing the Crown Princess out to resolve it?" Emperor Changlong asked angrily.
"Your Majesty, I believe this is an excellent opportunity to test the Crown Princess. If she is soft-hearted, it proves that she is connected with the remnants of the previous dynasty. If she successfully suppresses the riot, it proves that she is innocent," Prime Minister Jiang argued.
"Absurd! How can such a serious matter as a riot be tested?" Emperor Changlong's face darkened.
“Your Majesty, I believe the Prime Minister is right. Moreover, I have consulted the oracle, and the most suitable person to suppress the riot is the Crown Princess,” Xiao Jianshan said.
Emperor Changlong frowned deeply. "Is the Imperial Preceptor's statement true?"
"Your subject dares not lie," Xiao Jianshan replied, bowing respectfully.
"I implore Your Majesty to send the Crown Princess to Fengsha Ferry to suppress the riots," Prime Minister Jiang said, kneeling down.
"I implore Your Majesty to send the Crown Princess to Fengshadu to suppress the riot!" The Minister of War then knelt down as well.
"We humbly request Your Majesty to send the Crown Princess to Fengshadu to suppress the riot!" All the officials knelt down.
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In fact, in Emperor Changlong's mind, Song Siyao was also the most suitable candidate.
Song Siyao is ruthless enough to the thugs, and she would never harm innocent civilians.
She not only completes the mission, but also minimizes the damage and loss.
However, he did not want Song Siyao's purpose in going there to test her.
"You won't let the Crown Princess have military power, yet you want her to lead troops to suppress rioters. You're sending her to her death!" Emperor Changlong shouted.
“Your Majesty, the Crown Princess may not have military power, but she can send another person to assist her. This person has military power, and the Crown Princess can only command this person. If the Crown Princess makes a wrong decision, this person may not obey her command,” said the Minister of War.
"Foolish!" Emperor Changlong cursed. "The most taboo thing in military campaigns is for the commander-in-chief to have no authority. Has Minister Li forgotten all the books he read? Minister of War? I think you're a complete fool! Go back and reflect on your actions! Don't come to court without my permission!" Emperor Changlong said.
"Your Majesty, minister..."
"Get out!" Emperor Changlong roared.
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave." The Minister of War looked unwilling, but could only slink away.
"Who else sent the Crown Princess to suppress the riots without giving her any military power? Step forward!" Emperor Changlong's sharp gaze swept across the faces of the officials.