Chapter 5166 Let’s see how I prevent you from getting off stage.
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"Our first priority now should be to investigate the cause of the emperor's death."
The person who spoke was none other than the vassal king who entered the divine capital some time ago, Zhao Danyang!
Although this King Zhao is the least powerful among the eighteen vassal kings, he is very thorny. Whenever something happens, he will try his best to fan the flames!
"Yes, the emperor's assassination is related to the majesty of our divine dynasty. No matter what, this matter must be explained to the world!"
Another feudal king said coldly.
This vassal king’s surname is Hu, and his nickname is Hu Badao!
It is said that when he went out to fight, he once cut off an imperial mountain with eight swords. He successfully broke through the natural barrier and allowed his army to advance straight in, like a sharp knife thrust into the belly of the enemy!
In that battle, he became completely famous, and he got the title of Hu Badao. It was also because of that battle that he successfully ascended to the throne and took the position of vassal king.
It is said that on the first day he took office as the vassal king, rivers of blood flowed in the vassal territory, and many old ministers were bloodbathed. At the same time, the vassal palace was also attacked by assassins. His two brothers died on the spot, and six of his two brothers.
My son was also hacked to death by the enemy!
As the two vassal kings spoke up, the rest of the people also spoke up. Everyone supported these two men, and their opinions were surprisingly unanimous, indicating that they would wait until the truth about this matter came to light before discussing the throne.
Zhao Danyang raised his eyebrows and said: "Since we have to wait until this matter is cleared up before deciding on the successor to the throne, it is better to do this. Whichever prince can find the murderer will succeed to the throne."
As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell silent.
Now, not only some ministers, but also some other vassal kings did not dare to speak out.
Zhao Danyang was not surprised when he saw this scene. He knew that these old guys present were very slippery and would never express their opinions easily.
At this moment, he glanced at the veteran of the Three Dynasties, Li Zhongyuan, from the corner of his eye. Suddenly, the veteran official understood immediately.
"The method mentioned by King Zhao does have merit. However, regarding the throne, it is best to wait until the nine princes arrive before we can discuss it."
Zhao Danyang nodded slightly: "What the old chief minister said makes sense, so let's do this for now. Someone go find our nine princes and invite them to come over and discuss it."
Although he agreed with Li Zhongyuan's opinion both inside and outside his words, in fact, he didn't take the nine princes seriously at all.
As for finding the murderer mentioned earlier, that was just his excuse. He just wanted to make these nine princes empty, so that this dynasty would have no king for the time being, so that he would have the opportunity to plan further.
His little thoughts were not hidden from the ministers present, but everyone saw through them without telling them.
An hour later.
All nine princes are here.
Although these nine people are all the biological sons of Shentian Sect, they look nothing alike. It is obvious that they are like mothers. Nine princes have nine mothers.
As the prince, Shen Mengtian naturally walked at the front, so after he came in, he first greeted a few Lao Chen, and then nodded to these vassal kings. However, the twelve vassal kings present,
Everyone had sneers on their faces, and they had no intention of striking up a conversation with Shen Mengtian.
In fact, they didn't take Shen Mengtian seriously at all.
Even if Shen Mengtian is the prince, in their eyes, he is just a puppet. When Shen Tianzong was there, everything was arranged by Shen Tianzong. But now that Shen Tianzong is gone, this puppet can still have a role.
What's the future?
Shen Mengtian naturally sensed the disdain for him from these twelve vassal kings at a glance. Although he was very angry in his heart, he still had a little bit of the city government. He didn't show it. He just called them Uncle Wang and then walked away swaggeringly.
I got to the first place and sat down.
In the hall, these old ministers looked at each other, and they all saw a trace of fear in their eyes. Although Shen Mengtian didn't say anything, his actions undoubtedly showed a lot of things.
When the other princes saw this scene, they all felt a little uncomfortable in their hearts, but they didn't say anything. Who made Shen Mengtian the prince, whose status was one level higher than theirs? Even if they were very dissatisfied, they would not be outsiders.
They showed it in front of them, because when their father was alive, he always taught them that everything can be prosperous only if the family is harmonious.
When the remaining princes walked to Shen Mengtian and were about to find a place to sit down, Zhao Danyang took the lead and attacked: "Your Highness, that position is not something you can do!"
Shen Mengtian calmly picked up a cup of tea on the table and took a sip. After putting it down, he glanced at Zhao Danyang: "Uncle Wang, according to your wishes, this chair under me,
I should leave it to you to sit."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed.
Even Zhao Danyang himself turned pale for a while.
Shen Mengtian blocked all his escape routes with just one sentence. If he answered yes now, it would mean that he would become enemies with many people present.
Because, everyone can sit back and watch you, Zhao Danyang, wrestling with the prince, but no one will watch you, Zhao Danyang, reach the top position.
Everyone wants that position, and you, Zhao Danyang, want it too, but you can't say it in public, otherwise, you will become everyone's enemy because of your arrogance.
But if you answer no, then Zhao Danyang is retreating.
Just timid.
Everyone will look down upon you even more.
Therefore, Zhao Danyang was very embarrassed. In the end, he could only avoid the question: "His Royal Highness, you are joking."
Soon, he changed the topic.
"Your Highness, when the emperor was assassinated that day, you were the only one present. So, may I ask, did you see the appearance of the murderer?"
This problem sounds very simple, but in fact, it also digs pits one after another.
If Shen Mengtian replied that he had seen it, then he would face Zhao Danyang's attack.
After all, as the prince, you witnessed the murderer's assassination with your own eyes. If you, Shen Mengtian, failed to protect the emperor, then you were negligent and you must bear the main responsibility.
At that time, he would think that Shen Mengtian was guilty of negligence and was not qualified for the position of emperor, and would immediately exclude Shen Mengtian from being a candidate for emperor.
But if Shen Mengtian replied that he had never seen it, then it was deception, because at that time, many soldiers present had seen it. Shen Mengtian took action and stabbed the murderer. Although the sword failed in the end,
At least it was you, Shen Mengtian, who took action.
Zhao Danyang felt trembling in his heart: "You little bastard, you want to plot against me. Let's see how I can prevent you from getting off the stage this time."