In accordance with Emperor Ningkang's order, Jia Lian displayed one hundred cannons on a broad position to the west of the Supreme Emperor's Palace.
The reason why we chose the west side is also very simple, that is, the prince is in the west.
After fighting in the middle of the night, the soldiers and horses in the hands of the Supreme Emperor were completely disabled. At this time, if the Supreme Emperor wanted to threaten Emperor Ningkang again or protect himself, the only option was to join forces with the prince.
With the most powerful artillery force lying across here, if the Emperor's remnant army chooses to charge hard, the consequences can be imagined.
But if they break through from other directions, they will naturally be easily killed by Emperor Ningkang's abundant troops at this time.
This will completely eliminate the possible risks caused by the Emperor leaving Iron Network Mountain.
After checking the position and waiting for Emperor Ning Kang's next instructions, Zhang Yong, deputy captain of the close personal guard, came to his ear and whispered something that made Jia Lian's complexion change slightly.
After giving simple instructions to Jia Yu, Feng Ziying and others, Jia Lian quietly returned to the tent with his personal guards.
Sure enough, at some point, a burly figure appeared in the big tent.
When he saw Jia Lian, he was very eager.
"Brother Lian~"
Jia Lian first took a look inside the tent and found that there were no other strangers, and the person in front of him was dressed as an ordinary guard officer, so he guessed the purpose of his visit.
With a slight wave of his hand, the others voluntarily exited the tent.
"It turns out it's Uncle Shi Sanshi. He's here and is fine."
Shi Ding looked at the handsome and upright Jia Lian in front of him, with a look of sadness on his face.
I think that when he became famous and became a knight, it was the time when the Jia family was in decline.
At that time, the entire Jia family was not taken seriously by him, let alone one of the juniors.
It was even said that of the four major families at that time, only one, Wang Ziteng, was slightly regarded by him, and the others were all mediocre and incompetent in his opinion!
Time has changed, and in the blink of an eye, I, the emperor's bodyguard and the majestic deputy commander of the cavalry camp, have been reduced to meeting a junior of the Jia family in disguise.
A few thoughts flashed through my mind quickly, but I didn't dare to be vague on my face.
He ignored the pleasantries and his expression became very solemn: "My dear nephew, please come with me immediately. The Supreme Emperor wants to see you by name!"
Shi Ding's words were solemn and natural, just like how he used to convey orders to the Supreme Emperor. At that time, no one dared to refuse the Supreme Emperor's summons.
Jia Lian's expression suddenly became meaningful.
When Shi Ding saw this, he noticed something was wrong.
It is said that Jia Lian was a close confidant of Emperor Ningkang who was promoted by Emperor Ningkang. He was extremely loyal to Emperor Ningkang. I'm afraid...
"Why, your wise nephew dares to disobey the Supreme Emperor's summons?"
"Uncle Shi is joking. As a minister of the Wei Dynasty, my nephew naturally dare not disobey the emperor's will, but..."
Jia Lian walked to the side, sat leaning on the simple wooden table, and said quietly: "It's just that my nephew has a heavy responsibility, and he said that Uncle Shi came here in such a deceitful way. It's hard not to make people doubt Uncle Shi's intentions.
The current situation is chaotic, so my nephew cannot be cautious."
Shi Ding said angrily: "What intentions can I have? I have been personally sealed with the word 'loyalty' by the Supreme Emperor. I have been ordered to protect the safety of the Supreme Emperor for more than ten years. My loyalty to the Supreme Emperor can be learned from the sun and the moon. Is it true?"
Will I still falsely convey the imperial edict and deceive you?
That’s all, this is the edict written by the Supreme Emperor, you can read it yourself.”
Shi Ding angrily took out a roll of bright yellow silk from his arms.
When Jia Lian saw this, he hesitated a little.
The Supreme Emperor wanted to see him at this time because he wanted him to stab Emperor Ning Kang in the back just like he did to the prince.
At this time, Jia Lian was crazy and secretly went to see the Emperor.
If Emperor Ningkang knew about it, even if he had not promised anything to the Emperor, it would be difficult for Emperor Ningkang to maintain his trust in him.
Maybe a beauty will be sent to get close to him and check his belt carefully to see if there is anything like a "blood edict" hidden in the mezzanine...
Naturally, Jia Lian couldn't be fooled by this kind of self-inflicted trouble.
However, he did not expect that the Supreme Emperor would actually write a special edict to him? He looked down upon him too much.
Could it be that the Great Emperor thought that as long as he surrendered to him, he would be able to make a comeback?
Or, does the Supreme Emperor have any unknown trump cards?
Thinking like this, Jia Lian finally took the silk and opened it to take a look. Sure enough, it was Cang Qiu's writing:
"I am very relieved that my old friend has become a good man. I have a good relationship with Dai Shan, and I am a close brother. I should bury all my secrets deeply in my heart and live up to my kindness.
However, today, there is something related to you that I should tell you.
The matter is of great importance, so come and see me immediately, rather than lie."
Shi Ding stared intently at Jia Lian, who was observing the will.
He did not know the content of the oral decree. When the Supreme Emperor gave him this imperial edict, he told him to take it out only when he could not persuade Jia Lian to see him.
But the Emperor forgot that he was just a military commander and not good at eloquence, so when he saw that Jia Lian really refused to go to the palace to see him, he immediately took out the things.
At this time, he was very nervous, because he knew that the Supreme Emperor had no other means.
Instigating rebellion against Jia Lian should be their only way out.
Jia Lian was very surprised when he saw the Emperor's oral instructions.
If the time and place were different, he would definitely run over and ask the Supreme Emperor what was going on.
After all, it is very rare for someone who has been in the world for more than 50 years to be able to say the words "I would rather not lie".
Jia Lian thought for a moment, then looked up and saw Shi Ding's expression. Suddenly his face darkened and he slapped the silk on the table. The sound it made scared Shi Ding.
"You Shi Ding, how dare you fabricate a sage's edict!"
"The Supreme Emperor is the most powerful person in the world, and he always says what he says. He only needs one sentence to meet his ministers. How can he go into such unnecessary detail?
Someone come and take him down."
The guards who had heard the noise and came in to see what was going on heard this and restrained Shi Ding without any courtesy.
Although Shi Ding was furious, he did not resist. He just yelled angrily: "You Jia Lian, you dare not even obey the Supreme Emperor's orders. Now do you still want to use me to claim credit in front of His Majesty?
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Humph, our two families have been friends for a long time. If you do this, are you not afraid that the world will laugh at you?"
Jia Lian actually had some ideas.
At this time, let alone defecting to the Supreme Emperor, it would be extremely unwise to have any relationship with the Supreme Emperor and his confidants.
Therefore, Jia Lian really thought about simply capturing Shi Ding and presenting it to Emperor Ning Kang, so that he could completely cut off the relationship with the Supreme Emperor.
However, being scolded by Shi Ding made Jia Lian feel somewhat embarrassed.
Looking at Shi Ding who was glaring at him, Jia Lian rolled his eyes and suddenly ordered someone to let him go.
Just when Shi Ding was rubbing his shoulders and arms and feeling angry, Jia Lian said: "Uncle Shi, did you know that a big disaster is about to happen to you?"
Shi Ding paused and said: "It's just to be loyal to the Supreme Emperor."
By now, Shi Ding knew that it was hopeless to rebel against Jia Lian, and he thought that others would not be too far behind him.
They, the Supreme Emperor's confidants, especially the generals with military power, all knew that if Emperor Ningkang succeeded in forcing the palace by force, none of them would be able to survive!
After all, the Supreme Emperor has been the emperor for a long time and is the biological father of Emperor Ningkang. As long as Emperor Ningkang still cares about his own wings, he probably will not kill the Supreme Emperor.
But Emperor Ning Kang's move was obviously not impulsive, let alone playing tricks.
He wanted to seize power. Since he wanted to seize power from the Supreme Emperor, and without wanting to harm the Supreme Emperor, the only way to go was to kill all the cronies around the Supreme Emperor.
Both Emperor Ning Kang and themselves could see this clearly.
That's why they used their lives so hard when they led their troops to attack Emperor Ningkang's palace.
It's a pity that we ended up in this situation.
Even the superior Emperor has no choice but to play the emotional card. What can the subordinates like them do?
Jia Lian saw that Shi Ding had a clear mind and couldn't help but nodded.
Just don't be stupid.
"My uncle is free and easy...but he is loyal and willing to be loyal to the saint.
But has uncle ever thought about his wife, children, old and young at home?
Now that my uncle is gone, what will happen to them?"
Shi Ding was shocked.
It's not that he hasn't thought about it, it's just that he doesn't dare to think about it.
What else?
Emperor Ningkang had already found a name for his troubles.
The prince is plotting rebellion!
These people will probably be labeled as princes and rebels.
Since he is participating in a rebellion, it is natural that he will… confiscate his family and exterminate his clan.
He and his eldest brother Shi Nai had long since turned against each other, and he didn't care much about other branches of the clan.
However, he could not care less about his wives, concubines, and children!
He is also a successful man, with no less than two hundred people in his house!
It is possible that other houses in the Shi family would be spared from his involvement, but probably none of the two hundred people in his own house would survive.
Who makes him the most capable general under the Supreme Emperor...
A stream of cold sweat, mixed with cold fear, spread from his mind to his limbs.
"I heard that my uncle got a new kid a few years ago.
It just so happens that I also have a daughter who will be three years old soon.
Therefore, I deeply understand the happiness of watching one's own flesh and blood rejoicing at the knees, and the impulse to risk one's own life in order to protect the health of one's own blood.
How could my uncle have the heart to let them suffer such misfortunes with swords and axes because of his uncle?"
Shi Ding could no longer stand steadily, large beads of sweat broke out from his forehead, and his complexion became pale.
His hands were entangled unconsciously, and he murmured: "This is the end of the matter, what can we do..."
"If I say that I have a way to save my uncle's life and save the lives of my uncle's family, what will my uncle think..."
"Really...seriously?" Shi Ding suddenly raised his head.
"At this moment, if my uncle wants to survive, he has no choice but to step back from the brink and surrender to His Majesty in time!"
The hope in Shi Ding's eyes slipped away at a visible speed, and he fell silent.
Jia Lian said: "While your side has not yet been completely defeated, you are still of some value to His Majesty, and with my protection, I may be able to save your life.
This is my uncle's only chance.
You might as well tell your uncle that the reinforcements your Majesty has summoned to Tienwang Mountain this time are far more than the one in my hands!
In addition to the South Camp that I came with, there are also the Beida Camp, Si Ma Camp, etc. His Majesty has already assembled heavy troops in the Tiewang Mountain area, either deliberately or not.
If my prediction is correct, the entire Iron Mesh Mountain has now been surrounded by His Majesty's heavy troops, not even a fly can fly in.
The few remaining troops and horses in the prince's hands will be wiped out in a matter of seconds.
You won't have a chance.
Uncle, you must think carefully, this is really your only chance. If you miss it again, you will regret it forever and it will be too late."
Jia Lian's words put tremendous pressure on Shi Ding.
He didn't feel that Jia Lian was threatening him. After all, if he didn't have enough confidence, how could Jia Lian stand so firmly on Emperor Ningkang's side and even ignore the Emperor's personal edict?
Therefore, the last hope in my heart of waiting for the Supreme Emperor to make a comeback was completely dashed.
He couldn't help but look at Jia Lian... At this time, a burly man with rough facial contours actually looked a little aggrieved.
"However, the Supreme Emperor treats me with great kindness, so I..."
Jia Lian impatiently interrupted his "loyalty speech" and said coldly: "Whether it is the kindness of the Supreme Emperor or the importance of my uncle's family, wife, children, old and young, I can decide by myself.
I only remind my uncle that there is no time for you to hesitate.
Your Majesty's troops and horses left on the mountain have formed a siege around the palace, and the attack may begin at any time.
There are heavy troops surrounding you at the bottom of the mountain. Once we take action, you will die..."
The ruthless and indifferent words made Shi Ding's expression change again and again. Finally, he sighed dejectedly and said humbly: "But even if I am willing to surrender, I am afraid that your Majesty may not be willing to accept it..."
When he, Sun Jia and others attacked Emperor Ningkang's palace before, they worked hard enough and caused horrific damage to Emperor Ningkang, and even almost captured Emperor Ningkang alive.
Seeing Shi Ding's slender head finally turning around, a smile appeared on Jia Lian's face.
Although he didn't have much friendship with Shi Ding.
But there is no hatred either.
Moreover, Shi Ding was right. Given the long-lasting friendship between the two families, it would not be appropriate to capture him to claim credit from Emperor Ningkang.
Therefore, he suddenly thought that it might be a good idea to surrender him like Pei Fengnian did.
As the third master of the historian family, Shi Ding was able to obtain a position based on his own ability, so he was definitely considered a figure.
If we can save his life this time, as long as he still has some conscience, he will naturally become one of his supporters in the future.
"Your Majesty, I can intercede on behalf of my uncle. All my uncle needs is this..."
With that said, Jia Lian called over Shi Ding and gave him instructions in his ear.
After hearing this, Shi Ding felt hopeful for a moment, but hesitant for a moment: "Is this really possible?"
"Don't worry, my uncle will act based on my look."
Although Jia Lian did not show full confidence on his face, he was not worried that things would not work out in his heart.
Based on his many years of experience in flattering Emperor Ning Kang, Emperor Ning Kang was not a person who would be controlled by emotions and lose his mind.
According to the current value of Shi Ding, Emperor Ningkang would accept it.