chsdbacks Chapter 6, Executing the Prime Minister
Chapter 6, Executing the Prime Minister
Inside the Taiji Hall, chaos reigned.
Blood flowed down the main hall!
The civil and military officials who had previously tried to supersede imperial power and manipulate the emperor were now like frightened birds, and they all protected the prime minister in front of them.
Xiao Linfeng staggered backward, no longer as composed as before.
"Someone come here!"
"Someone come here!"
At this moment, he was extremely grateful that he had already summoned the city guards when he entered the palace and gathered them outside the Taiji Hall.
As a loyal subject, he did not want things to come to this.
After all, this would be troublesome and would damage his reputation.
"His Majesty!"
Xiao Linfeng pointed at Lu Cheng and shouted, "Do you know what you're doing?!"
"To execute a minister in court without authorization—are you trying to make an enemy of the entire nation?!"
"The world?"
"Hahaha!"
Lu Cheng, holding his blood-stained longsword, looked up to the sky and laughed loudly, slowly uttering a single sentence: "The world belongs to me!"
He suddenly pointed his long sword at the assembled court officials, his words brimming with arrogance and domineering power:
"All people under heaven are my subjects!"
"If the people of the world rebel against me, then I will change the world!"
Xiao Linfeng's face was gloomy.
crazy!
This is insane!
Could it be that the emperor has been possessed by some evil spirit?
In his memory, this aging emperor had always been a mediocre person who indulged in pleasure.
Although he wasn't completely ignorant in the past, he mostly pretended to be confused.
They also need a mascot.
This is also why he was able to become the emperor!
The Qing Kingdom had many princes in the past, so why was it this one who ascended the throne? It was because this emperor was mediocre enough.
The current emperor of Qing Kingdom does not need someone who is too clever.
But the current emperor seems to remind him of the founding emperor of the Qing Kingdom.
At that moment, a "clinking" sound came from outside the hall.
Hundreds of elite city guards clad in silver-white armor charged in from outside the palace, their powerful aura erupting.
"Prime Minister, do not worry!"
"This humble general will immediately rid His Majesty of the evil spirits!"
A burly, dark-faced general rushed into the hall, his five fingers clenched, and fiercely grabbed at Lu Cheng's face.
Their purpose in entering the palace today is simply to depose this aging emperor, isn't it?
A weak and incompetent old man, he could be slapped to death by himself.
Since he strangled a prince to death with his own hands twenty years ago, he has known that the so-called imperial bloodline is nothing special.
He couldn't wait to throw the emperor to the ground.
As a master of innate skill, he was a rare talent even in the entire army.
Xiao Linfeng's face showed a relieved smile.
Although we don't know exactly what happened to the emperor, the final result was as expected.
"Bang!"
The general's head had long since disappeared, replaced by a golden mace embedded in his chest.
Lu Cheng walked over step by step, then threw his head back and laughed loudly: "Hahaha!"
"bring it on!"
"I also want to test my own power!"
The laughter was filled with excitement.
The blood splattered on the court officials also jolted them awake.
Amidst the stunned gazes of all, the emperor, wielding a long sword, stood like a lone boat facing the throng of people.
"laugh!"
"laugh!"
Limbs and severed arms flew everywhere!
Blood splattered, and heads flew up and rolled to the ground.
In the end, Lu Cheng had long since abandoned the longsword and switched to using the golden mace.
The strength in his whole body seemed to be inexhaustible!
Waves of city guards poured in from outside the palace, eventually becoming a pile of corpses.
The city guards, who were initially full of excitement, eventually showed only fear and numbness on their faces.
Their pace slowed, and instead of rushing forward themselves, they silently shielded their comrades in front of them.
"kill!"
"kill!"
"kill……"
Xiao Linfeng's reprimanding voice gradually weakened until it was barely audible.
The civil and military officials were already terrified, their mouths dry as they stared at the scene before them, feeling a chill run through their bodies.
Is this still the same weak and incompetent emperor?
In the end, even the city guards, who were considered elite, were filled with fear and crowded outside the hall, but dared not enter.
The emperor stood in the center of the hall, surrounded by piles of corpses.
Lu Cheng squinted, gazing at the setting sun in the distant sky, and chuckled softly, saying calmly, "Someone, help me change my clothes!"
Behind the dragon throne, several eunuchs and palace maids huddled together, filled with fear.
After a moment of silence, a eunuch finally rose tremblingly and walked to Lu Cheng with shaky legs.
As the blood-stained black dragon robe was removed, a brand new dragon robe was put on.
Lu Cheng slowly walked to Xiao Linfeng's side, gently patted Xiao Linfeng's shoulder with his blood-stained hand, and smiled, "I am perfectly sober!"
"Where is the Prime Minister?"
Xiao Linfeng instantly felt a chill run through his body, as if a coldness rose from the soles of his feet and rushed straight to his mind.
Xiao Linfeng trembled slightly, and tried to look directly at the elderly emperor before him, saying, "It was this old minister who was confused."
Those who understand the times are wise!
As the head of all officials, being able to adapt to changing circumstances is naturally an essential skill.
Lu Cheng, with a broad smile, nodded and said, "Come on, admit I was wrong."
Xiao Linfeng was taken aback.
The next instant, a fierce wind roared!
"Bang!"
It looked like a watermelon had been smashed!
In the end, the Prime Minister still brought his own head to the Emperor's golden mace, and was completely shattered.
"You're speaking too slowly!"
Lu Cheng smiled and let out a satisfied sigh.
Immediately, the emperor's gaze fell upon the officials huddled in the corner.
It's like looking at a group of piglets and trying to pick out the one that looks the best.
Lu Cheng suddenly pointed and calmly said, "You're the one!"
"From this day forward, you are the Prime Minister!"
All eyes turned to the young official in the corner, dressed in a blue official robe, his face showing a mixture of confusion and fear.
At that moment, jealousy arose in their hearts!
How could a seventh-rank official, who used to only stand at the entrance of the main hall and didn't even deserve a name, become the prime minister?
Lu Cheng turned and walked step by step toward the main hall, stepping over the corpses to ascend the long steps, and sat back on the dragon throne, speaking calmly and powerfully.
Listen up!
With just one sentence, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
"I am the Son of Heaven!"
"As long as I live, I will still be the one in charge of the Great Qing!"
As soon as he finished speaking, heavy footsteps suddenly came from outside the hall.
At this moment, the emperor's personal guards came out from outside the palace.
The Imperial Guards, who were once perceived as weak, were now displaying a spirit and energy far stronger than the City Guards.
"Splash!"
All the guards and personal guards wore fanaticism on their faces, kneeling with their heads bowed.
The courtiers, looking at the group of imperial guards, finally realized that the city guards' entry into the city was part of the emperor's plan from the very beginning.
"No need for formalities!"
A slightly languid voice drifted from inside the hall.
"Xiao Linfeng, your entire clan will be exterminated!"
With just one sentence, he stirred the hearts of all the ministers, sending chills down their spines.