"To make amends for one's faults, to make meritorious deeds?"
This king is not guilty, so why should I take advantage of my guilt and perform meritorious service?"
Chu Xuanchen curled his lips and his eyes were filled with ridicule.
"My lord, didn't you say that you were guilty?
How come you are not guilty?"
Nangong Wen whispered.
Chu Xuanchen sneered, "The king is talking about waiting. The emperor has not made a judgment. I am now waiting for trial. How can I say that I am guilty?"
Nangong Wen was startled. The meanings of "treating sin" and "taking responsibility for sin" are indeed different.
One is awaiting trial, and the other has been found guilty.
He said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, the prince is now awaiting trial.
However, the evidence of this anti-poetry case is solid. Even if the emperor does not want to blame the prince, he cannot ignore the law. Now the prince can only redeem his merits and make atonement for his crimes.
The emperor said that as long as the prince regains Yanzhou, defeats the enemy and makes a great contribution.
The emperor will forget the past and forgive the prince's sins!"
Chu Xuanchen snorted coldly, "I'm sorry, I haven't fought in a long time and have long been neglected by the military.
My abilities are limited, so I cannot accept such an important task!"
Seeing that Nangong Wen could not persuade Chu Xuanchen, Su Ming thought for a moment and said slyly: "King Li, as ministers, we will eat the king's food. Of course, we have to worry about the king.
Now the emperor is worried about this war. As the general who protects the country, you have the important responsibility of protecting the country. Of course, you must take the lead and relieve the emperor's worries.
The Emperor cares about you so much and regards you as his own son, so you must bear the brunt of it and drive away the barbarians in order to repay the Emperor's kindness!"
Chu Xuanchen glanced at Su Ming lightly.
Is Su Ming using the emperor's favor to suppress him?
He glanced at the cold and damp cell and said: "Master Su, since I was imprisoned in the sky prison, my health has been getting worse and worse.
Due to my health, I often feel tired, and now I am full of energy but not strong enough.
Although I am worried about the soldiers and wish to drive the barbarians out of Chu immediately, my health is really bad and it is not suitable to lead troops to fight again."
Su Ming was stunned for a moment, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
He suddenly said excitedly: "Prince Li has always been physically strong, how could he be so fragile?
King Li, that Feng Lingtian was once your defeated general, but now he kills my people, takes over my towns, defeats the King of Jin, and makes our Chu country lose all face.
Do you want to watch your former subordinates become defeated and step on your head?
Do you want to watch him trample on our homeland and cause arrogance in our country?"
Having said this, he said in a deep voice, "I believe that as long as you are willing to fight, you will be able to capture Feng Lingtian and drive him out of Yanzhou City!"
Others also said: "Yes, Your Highness Prince Li, as long as you are willing to fight, you will definitely defeat Feng Lingtian!"
"Your Highness, King Jin and Vice General Zhou are still waiting for you to rescue them. You must save them and save Chu!"
Chu Xuanchen looked at Su Ming. Su Ming wanted to provoke him, but he was not provoked.
He said calmly: "My lords, it's not that I don't want to go to war, it's that I have no intention of fighting now.
If I force the king to go to war, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it.
The king is going to rest, please help yourself."
With that said, he walked to the simple wooden bed and lay down on it to prepare for sleep.
When everyone saw him running to sleep, they looked at me and I looked at you, with expressions of helplessness on their faces.
Su Mingze rolled his sleeves in anger. He really wanted to get angry, but now he was the one begging Chu Xuanchen, not Chu Xuanchen begging him. He had to endure it.
Seeing that Chu Xuanchen did not relent at all, he knew that there was no point in trying to persuade him, so he had no choice but to lead the ministers and leave angrily.