No one in the main hall dared to stand up anymore. After all, they were all greedy for life and afraid of death. No one was willing to lose their lives just like that.
Xiao Chengyi sneered softly: "You all looked so righteous just now, why are you all shrinking now?
How can one be an upright and honest official if he is so afraid of death?
As the saying goes, the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. In fact, there is no difference between you and the despicable late emperor.
To be honest, I am sitting here today not to give you an explanation, but to tell you that even without you, Beichen's sky will not fall.
You are all old now, and you have almost enjoyed the glory and wealth you deserve. It is time to step aside and give some opportunities to young people."
The courtiers remained silent, even though they were unwilling to do so, there was nothing they could do.
Qian Yushi raised his head, looked at Xiao Chengyi and said: "You want to depose all of us old ministers?
Aren’t you afraid that we will spread the word and say that you are persecuting the courtiers and acting on your own will?”
Xiao Chengyi smiled and said: "Since I dare to do it, I am not afraid of you publicizing it."
Qian Yushi said with a dark face: "Although the late emperor had some faults in virtue, we have been officials for decades and have worked hard for the country and the people, so that we have reached our status today.
Why can you ruin our future with just one word?
If you want to take back Beichen's empire and secure the throne, you also need the support of the people and the support of the ministers.
Otherwise, even if you sit in this position, you will be kicked off."
Xiao Chengyi said quietly: "How did you know that the people's hearts would not turn towards me? How did you know that you could replace the ministers? If I guessed correctly, only half of the ministers came today.
The other half didn't come because they didn't want to be with you.
Why do you think Yan Jingxuan wrote that edict for no reason? Wasn't it just to test your sincerity?
In your hearts, the country belongs to one person. As long as you control that person, you will be the master of the country.
Wishful thinking is very good, but unfortunately you are wrong. Beichen's country does not have the surname Yuan, and does not belong to anyone, but to the people of the world.
Because the people are the most valuable, the country is second, and the king is the least important. When you try to control the king and control the world, you have already lost."
Qian Yushi was shocked speechless by his words. After serving as an official for decades, this was the first time he heard such words as "the people are the most important, the country is the second most important, and the king is the least important".
I would like to ask all the kings in the world, how many of them can really do it?
He looked at Xiao Chengyi, and for the first time in his life, he was deeply shocked by such a man.
Qian Yushi thought for a while and asked him the last question: "If you were the king, would Beichen still exist?"
Xiao Chengyi said in a deep voice: "If I were the king, Beichen would no longer exist."
Qian Yushi was shocked when Xiao Chengyi continued: "It's not just Beichen.
Nanyue, Southern Xinjiang and Mobei will no longer exist, because there will no longer be national boundaries at that time.
At that time, the world will be unified, all people will be united, and the country will be prosperous for generations to come."
Qian Yushi was shocked. He never expected that Xiao Chengyi's ambition was so great that he could unify the world.
Some people don't believe it: "Are you kidding me? You want to dominate the world. It's such a fool's errand."
Many sages throughout the ages have failed to achieve this, but you, a weak young man, actually want to have this great dream of spring and Autumn?"
Yan Jingxuan really couldn't stand listening: "I think it's you who have the big dream in Spring and Autumn, right? You all dare to fight Xiao Chengyi without overestimating your capabilities?
Do you know that Nanyue, Nanjiang, and Beichen are all under his control?