All the civil and military officials present looked at each other, and no one seemed to dare to take the lead.
After all, they did say just now that they would comply with Ye Chen's choice of the new emperor.
But now, they are going back on their word.
No matter which angle you look at it, it doesn't make sense.
The most important point is that now that Ye Chen has monopolized power, anyone who dares to jump out and say "no" is going against the trend, and the result will be self-destruction.
Because the power in Ye Chen's hands now is almost the same as that of an emperor.
One sentence can determine the life or death of everyone present.
Of course, not everyone dares to say anything.
Just when the whole place was quiet, a voice suddenly came from the crowd, "Master Ye, can you let us meet His Royal Highness the eldest prince? If he agrees, naturally we will have nothing to say!"
"oh?
So, Master Liu is going to oppose the little princess’ succession to the throne?”
Ye Chen asked with interest.
He had already expected that some people would object to this.
The person who spoke was a confidant of the eldest prince named Liu Anran.
"That's not what I meant!"
Liu Anran corrected: "I just said that if the eldest prince agrees, I will agree!"
"I'm just asking you now, do you support the little princess Nangong Mingyue to inherit the throne?"
Ye Chen's voice suddenly rose and he said with a stern tone: "Answer 'yes' or 'no'. If you are vague again, I will treat it as your objection!"
"this……"
Liu Anran's face changed with fright.
He also thought that if he could make a good identification with his eloquence and turn things around, he would be the eldest prince's biggest contributor.
Even if the situation cannot be reversed, it is still good to delay it for a while.
I never expected that Ye Chen would be so strong.
Not only did he see his intentions right away, but he was also given only two choices.
In this way, it would be impossible for him to continue confusing right and wrong in an ambiguous way.
"Master Liu, let me ask you one last time!"
Liu Anran remained silent, but Ye Chen stared at him closely, "Do you support the little princess Nangong Mingyue's succession to the throne, or do you oppose it?"
"My officer, my officer..."
Liu Anran became even more panicked.
What he just said was indeed because he had an opposing opinion.
But if he directly answered "no", Ye Chen would definitely be regarded as a victim to scare the monkeys.
As the so-called three things for a new official to do when he takes office, when a new emperor takes office, he must establish his authority in order to deter other people with evil intentions.
Isn't it just what he wants to do if he jumps out to oppose it now?
really……
"Someone is coming!"
Ye Chen seemed to have no patience to wait for him to make a decision, and immediately shouted: "Liu Anran deceived the emperor, and his crime is unpardonable. He should be dismissed from his official position immediately, his personal property confiscated, and he should be thrown into prison, waiting for the final decision of the Department of Law!
"
"yes!"
The guards waiting around responded and immediately rushed towards Liu Anran.
"ah?
Don’t, don’t do this!”
Liu Anran's face changed with fright, and while he staggered back, he explained hurriedly: "I didn't mean that just now, please Mr. Ye..."
"Take it!"
Before he finished speaking, Ye Chen urged impatiently.
The several guards who had already rushed forward immediately surrounded Liu Anran and pulled out the long sword from his waist with a bang.
One of the guards warned coldly: "Master Liu, are you going to surrender and be captured, or are you going to force me to attack you?"
Liu Anran was even more anxious and at a loss.
Although he holds a high position, his cultivation level is not high.
Because he is only a civil servant, he is good at strategy and officialdom.
Faced with this kind of matter being solved by force, it's like a scholar meets a soldier, and it's hard to explain why.
"Master Leng, save me!"
Not wanting to be captured without hesitation, he immediately cast a look for help at a burly middle-aged man behind him.
The middle-aged man, like him, was also working for the eldest prince Nangong Lie.
However, the other party is the leader of a sect, and his own cultivation level is extremely high, having reached the pinnacle of quasi-emperor.
As long as the other party takes action, a few guards will not pose any threat to him at all.
"Who dares to touch him?"
Leng Aosen was still hesitant at first, but after making eye contact with other sect leaders around him for a moment and reaching a tacit understanding, he still stood up.
"this……"
This time it was the guards' turn to be in trouble.
Although they are acting under orders, they also have to look at who they are targeting.
The Leng Aosen in front of them was a warrior at the pinnacle of quasi-emperor. If they were determined to protect Liu Anran, there was nothing they could do.
Once they dare to arrest someone by force, the other party can wipe them out with just a wave of their hands.
"oh?
Hall Master Leng, are you going to rebel too?"
Ye Chen looked at Leng Aosen.
"Ye Chen, don't open your mouth and accuse us of big crimes. You can't represent the Nangong royal family, let alone God's will. The so-called oracle before was just a rumor created by you. Do you really think everyone is an idiot?
"
As soon as this statement came out, it was immediately echoed by countless people.
"Yes, you are just a mortal body, not a god. You don't have the capital to choose an emperor on behalf of heaven!"
"You are just trying to confuse the public with your monstrous words. You also want to play with the civil and military officials of the Yong'an Empire and the contemporary Nangong royal family. You are the one with truly ulterior motives!"
"Ye Chen, you are just an all-around genius at best. You are not a member of the royal family, and you do not hold any official position. Why should everyone have to obey your will when you choose whoever you choose to inherit the throne?"
"You have put several princes and princesses under house arrest. You are the one who really rebels!"
More and more people are agreeing.
Especially the followers of the eldest prince were even more excited and filled with righteous indignation.
"Sir, what should I do?"
On the high platform, Nangong Mingyue frowned.
She had long known that the civil and military officials would not agree, but the situation suddenly spiraled out of control, beyond her expectation.
"The time has come for you to establish your authority!"
Not only did Ye Chen not feel panic at all, but a sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Since he had already expected that someone would jump out to object, how could he not have a plan to deal with it?
"Me showing off my power?"
Nangong Mingyue was confused when she heard this, "These people who jumped out to oppose are mostly strong men from various sects. My cultivation level is only the eighth level of the emperor, and I am not their opponent at all. How can I establish my authority?"
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one will be your opponent!"
Ye Chen smiled mysteriously, "If you want to scare this group of people who are eager to try, you must show some domineering power that a generation of emperors should have. Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish!"
"But what should I do?"
Nangong Mingyue's face was full of bitterness.
"Whoever comes out first will be attacked!"
Seeing that Nangong Mingyue still looked confused, Ye Chen urged: "Just do it and leave the rest to me!"
"But my cultivation..."
Nangong Mingyue was still worried, but Ye Chen said seriously, "Trust me!"