Zhao Chen looked at Murong Xiao's face, then lowered his head, and naturally understood that the queen's position was reserved for Qin Wan'er. Now that General Xu is assuming such a threatening posture, he is afraid that it will make Murong Xiao even more disgusted.
"Really?"
Murong Xiao, however, did not show the slightest bit of surprise. Looking at the memorials that had been stacked as high as a hill on top of the imperial case, he naturally understood in his heart that Xu Mushan was instigating this request for canonization behind the scenes.
"Go, convey my decree, and order them to retreat before noon. Anyone who refuses to retreat will be punished for resisting the decree."
"It seems that the emperor is planning to punish the old minister for resisting the imperial decree. The old minister is here to take charge of the crime." As soon as Murong Xiao finished speaking, Xu Mushan broke in and heard the conversation between Murong Xiao and Zhao Chen.
The young eunuchs guarding outside the palace quickly kowtowed and apologized. They had just stopped Xu Mushan and not allowed him to come in. Unexpectedly, General Xu, who had always been cruel in character, kicked the two young eunuchs away. Relying on his military exploits and support,
Xu Mushan has always been very arrogant. How could he take the etiquette and rules in the palace seriously?
"Back off"
Murong Xiao waved his hand, signaling the two young eunuchs to step back.
Nowadays, most of the people in the imperial court are Xu Mushan's confidants, not to mention Xu Mushan's army of 100,000 is still surrounding the capital. For such a high-ranking and powerful minister, we can only treat him kindly.
"Da Sima, what are you talking about? Come and serve tea."
Murong Xiao helped Xu Mushan, who was about to salute, and smiled slightly, "Da Sima misunderstood, I canonized Lin'er as a good concubine, and did not intend to give the throne to others. Lin'er used to be my princess.
The position of queen must belong to her."
"Then the emperor has been on the throne for so long, why doesn't he issue a decree to confer a title?" Xu Mushan waited for Murong Xiao's explanation with interest. If he hadn't considered his daughter, he would never have taken such a big risk and rebelled.
Murong Xiao smiled and said: "Now the government and the public are not yet stable, and there are many close friends of the deposed emperor. If the previous government is not stable, how can I calm down and deal with the affairs of the harem? Besides, I always think in my heart that I want to give Lin'er a
The grand canonization ceremony has just lived up to her deep love for me."
Xu Mushan knew in his heart that Murong Xiao was looking for excuses to excuse him, but since Murong Xiao had already expressed his position to this extent, he shouldn't press too hard. "When does the emperor plan to hold the canonization ceremony?"
"The first day of the lunar month next month is a good day. What do you think, Da Sima?" Murong Xiao took a sip of tea and smiled slightly.
Xu Mushan nodded, very satisfied, "Just follow the emperor's wishes."
After Xu Mushan retreated, the smile on Murong Xiao's face disappeared. He threw the memorial in his hand to the ground and said angrily: "This old man is so brave."
"Why should the emperor be angry? His subordinates have already obeyed the emperor's will and secretly infiltrated our cronies. When the time is right, they can remove his military power. When the time comes, General Xu will not be at the mercy of the emperor."
Zhao Chen bowed and reported back. He learned a lot from this harsh method.
Murong Xiao nodded slightly, very satisfied and looked at Xiao Luzi who was waiting beside him, and said: "Go and drag down those two useless slaves outside the palace and beat them to death. If such trespassing happens again in the future, I will first
Let me ask you a question."
"Yes, yes" Xiao Luzi quickly knelt down and kowtowed.