"Then let's change the Emperor."
His tone was so matter-of-fact.
Even the historian who had always been writing without a change in expression and claimed to be eternally neutral and objective raised his head in shock.
From a certain perspective, Sun Lang could be considered the first person to do so in the last several hundred years.
He had done many things that his predecessors had never done, said many things that his predecessors had never dared to say. He had confessed to killing the Sword Saint, accused the Emperor of being a suspect, and even said that he wanted to depose the Emperor.
Not even the most domineering of officials in all the dynasties of the Later Earth had been so arrogant.
But he had done it. In front of all the civil and military officials, the young general of the Empire gripped the Sacred Sword and looked around with disdain, treating the majesty of imperial authority as nothing.
There was no arrogance on his face, no smug smile, no conceited arrogance. Sun Lang only stood there, his lips slightly pursed, his eyes gentle but firm. He faced Empress on the imperial steps, faced the dragon throne, faced the supreme imperial authority that had existed for a thousand years, and left his back to all the officials.
Thus, everyone suddenly had an epiphany, or rather, a sense of reality — the person in front of them had walked out of the Great Desolate Mountain. He had spent more than two years to come here, to come to the highest sacred palace of the country, to come to the chessboard that controlled the whole world.
He wanted an answer, a result, a justice. There was some truth in the saying that justice was in the hearts of the people, because justice truly was in the hearts of the people. Even if they did not dare to speak it out, even if they chose to remain silent due to various considerations, justice truly existed objectively in the hearts of everyone. This was because everyone had a conscience, everyone knew right and wrong. It was just that they did not know how to say it or do it.
But in the end, they would be touched.
Just like now.
Everyone stared at Sun Lang's back, their minds swaying.
No one was born a lowly being, and no official felt that a subject was destined to submit to the whims of the sovereign, unable to resist.
Sun Lang was a subject, and they were also subjects. Sun Lang had rendered great service to the empire, and they had also worked their hearts out for the empire. When Sun Lang had been plotted against by the sovereign in the Great Desolate Mountains, they had also felt sorrow and empathy. Now, the Commander Of War from two years ago had stepped into the hall of government as a subject and openly declared war against the sovereign who played with power. This had undoubtedly tugged at the heartstrings of many people.
A sovereign could plot against a subject, a subject could plot against a sovereign. A debt had to be paid with money, a life for a crime, a crime!
No one was an exception!
It had been less than two years since the war, and many people's blood.
At this moment, they had tacitly agreed to maintain their silence.
No one jumped out to criticize Sun Lang for his insanity, lack of manners, and daring.
Perhaps they had misgivings and were unwilling to come out and hit Sun Lang's muzzle, or perhaps they were touched and were moved by Sun Lang's experience and persistence … none of this was important.
What was important was that the imperial power had been torn apart and stood opposite the power of the subjects.
Empress was flustered.
The so-called mother of the world was only in charge of a small area in the imperial palace, thousands of eunuchs, palace maids, and dozens of concubines. This was the scope of her power. How could such a mother of the nation suppress the heroes of the world's most powerful country?
Proud soldiers and valiant generals, virtuous and capable subjects, which one of them was easy to deal with?
She sternly said, "Sun Lang!
A subject talking about dethroning the emperor, this is treason and heresy! "
Sun Lang gave tit for tat, boldly saying, "If His Majesty is innocent, then where does dethroning the emperor come from?
If all of this was done by the emperor, then what's wrong with dethroning the emperor? "
"Murdering a meritorious subject, scheming insidiously, and playing tricks. If all of this is related to His Majesty, then his actions are not the actions of a wise emperor. How can such a tyrant serve the ancestral temple and protect the country? How can such an emperor be accepted by the people?
The emperor guards the world and treats his subjects with benevolence and generosity. This is his power and duty. If his virtue is not worthy of the throne, then change to a better one! "
Empress shrieked, "His Majesty guards the people and is the son of heaven. As a subject, you should be loyal to him. When the emperor makes mistakes, you should do your best to persuade him. As a subject, how can you meddle in the replacement of the throne?"
Sun Lang violently shouted, "If all of this was done by His Majesty, then he is beyond redemption!
If there are officials without talent or virtue, the Emperor can punish them. However, if the Emperor is cruel and tyrannical, muddleheaded, we officials should also follow the will of the people and punish this unfilial son on behalf of the heavens! "
"The ministers cherish their feathers and are not willing to lose the loyalty of the emperor and his subjects. I, Sun Lang, am heartless and do this on behalf of the heavens. This is my wish and my duty. You said I dethroned the emperor, but if the emperor is really immoral and immoral, then I will have a taste of this dethroning. What can you do?"
Empress sternly said, "Sun Lang!
Are you trying to rebel? "
General Shentse coldly snorted, "As the mother of the nation, do you only know how to bluff and put labels on people?
Since I am Empress, I should live in the depths of the palace, read scriptures and play, be worshipped by the eunuchs and palace maids every day, listen to the flattery of the concubines and concubines, and laugh at the schemes of the palace from high above. This is the life that Her Majesty should live. She should not scream and make a scene in the imperial court and be despised by the ministers, weakening the prestige of the imperial family for no reason. "
Empress was mad with anger.
Sun Lang saw the anger and killing intent in her eyes and said as if nothing had happened, "Her Majesty Empress wants to hit me again. Sirs, please stop her. I have never been gentle with my attacks. Don't lose the dignity of the imperial family."
This sentence was like a firecracker exploding. Her Majesty Empress's rationality was gradually evaporating. She looked at the silent civil and military officials in the imperial court and finally experienced firsthand the difficulties of being a ruler. This imperial court was full of wolves and dogs. Everyone was thinking about their own land and there was not a single loyal person!
She looked around and screamed, "Where are the armed attendants?
Come with me and take down this traitor! "
Sun Lang did not raise his holy sword and remained calm. He did not even raise his eyelids, "I will let Her Majesty know that when this subject was slaughtering demons on the Tianyuan Battlefield and reaping countless rewards, Her Majesty was still embroidering in the palace. I was once in charge of all the military forces in the world and was promoted to Shentse with the title of General of Tianyuan, a first-grade military achievement. If you want to convict me of a crime, not only do you have to hold an imperial court meeting, you also have to worship the ancestral temple and report it to the previous emperors. This is not something that a mere woman in the imperial court can decide at will. This is the rule of the empire, do you understand?"
The calmer he was, the more furious Empress became.
The dignified Empress of the Empire was like an ordinary shrew at this moment. She originally wanted to use her status as a woman to make her opponent retreat, but she did not expect that the other party would not fall for this trick. The shrew scolding method that she was so proud of was useless. Her womanly instincts made her change her tactics.
She was so angry that her eyes turned red and tears rolled down her cheeks. She looked at the courtiers and shouted, "You are all courtiers appointed by His Majesty. Are you going to watch this traitor humiliate a woman like me?"
Without waiting for anyone to answer, Sun Lang's tone turned cold, "I am warning Her Majesty for the last time. As the Empress of the Empire, every word and action of hers represents the empire. Do not make irresponsible remarks and insult the courtiers of the Empire. There is no basis and no evidence. What right do you have to call me a traitor and a traitor? Courtiers cannot be treated lightly. If you do not understand this principle …"
"Then let us discuss the matter of abolishing the Empress."
"…"
"…"
Numb. The courtiers' hearts were numb.
No matter what shocking words General Shentse said, they would not be surprised.
They only knew that what happened today was enough for them to brag about for the rest of their lives.
Empress said sternly, "Courtiers, where is your integrity and loyalty?
Sun Lang is a courtier. In the Imperial Court, in front of all the courtiers, discussing the matter of abolishing the Empress, is this something that a courtier should do?
I only see a domineering courtier covering the sky with one hand. As for the other courtiers, they do not dare to speak! "
Sun Lang slowly said: "Empress, you are of noble birth. You don't understand some of the principles of the human world. This subject will teach you a good lesson. The next time you ask for help, the target can't be a large group of people. It has to be precise to a certain person. Because when a person is in a group, his sense of responsibility and mission will be diluted. Everyone is waiting for someone else to take the lead."
"Secondly, Empress Empress, I do not know if there is a problem with your understanding or if you are guilty."
"I have already made it very clear."
"If the matter of Lingmu Li is related to His Majesty, then it means that our Emperor is guilty of murdering a courtier and plotting. We courtiers have to put the country first and abolish the Empress."
"If His Majesty is innocent, then he is still our Emperor. The relationship between the Emperor and his courtiers is still the same as before."
"By the same token, if Your Majesty has the dignity and bearing of the mother of the nation, respects the facts, respects the ministers, and respects the foreign ministers without being arrogant or condescending, then you are also the mother of the nation that we respect. If we respect you, why would we submit a memorial to depose you?"
"Do you understand?"
"If you believe in your husband, if you have self-respect and self-respect, then the matter of abolishing the Empress is just a passing breeze. It will not affect you at all, so …"
The serious expression on his face turned into a smile, "What are you guilty of?"
Calm down, calm down, calm down.
Ben gong's heart is already in a mess, so it can't be messed up anymore. Ben gong can't be led by the nose by him!
Empress took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. She kept recalling the conversation just now and tried hard to find a flaw in Sun Lang's words. She wanted to counterattack. She didn't want to be in such a difficult position!
Yes, counterattack!
This can't continue!
If this continues, ben gong will become a laughingstock!
Look at these courtiers. Their eyes are full of contempt and disdain. They must be laughing at ben gong in their hearts. They must be laughing that ben gong is unable to withstand a single blow from Sun Lang … This can't be allowed to happen!
Sun Lang!
With ben gong here, don't even think about threatening the imperial power!
What abolishing the Emperor? You are just a courtier. You must have the awareness and responsibility of a courtier!
Courtiers like you are nothing but slaves of the Imperial Family, dogs of the Imperial Family!
After being whipped by your master, you must not grimace. You must be docile. You must forget these things and continue to be obedient!
Be obedient!
This way, when your master remembers this matter, he will compensate you and reward you!
This is how courtiers get along with the Emperor!
A rebellious bandit like you dares to bare your teeth at His Majesty. Sooner or later, your dog head will be chopped off!
Her heart became colder and colder. She said, "In the end, the so-called Ling Mu Li assassinating you and his confession before his death that His Majesty sent him to kill you are only your side of the story."
Sun Lang did not refute this time.
He nodded happily. "Yes, yes, this courtier thinks so too. His Majesty is a wise ruler through the ages. He is bright and upright. How can he be like those incapable tyrants in history who would throw away the bow after the birds are killed and cook the hounds after the hares are killed?
Only a brainless, heartless, and heartless idiot would do such a thing. This kind of person must be smashed to pieces and die without a burial place. Empress Empress, don't you think so? "
Empress's face was cold.
"Empress, this courtier is asking you a question. Don't you think so?"
Under everyone's strange gazes, the Empress shouted, "Enough!
This Empress is not interested in listening to your vulgar words!
In the end, there is no evidence of what happened that day. You said that Ling Mu Li suddenly attacked you and you fought back. There is no witness. In this case, it is not impossible for this Empress to say that you had bad intentions and killed Ling Mu Li! "
Sun Lang said in surprise, "Empress Empress, what are you thinking?
If this courtier murdered Ling Mu Li, I would be happy to see him jump out of the coffin by himself. Why would I admit it? "
Empress did not even think. "You murdered Ling Mu Li and found that he came back to life. In a panic, you naturally hid what you did that day, so you slandered …"
Sun Lang sighed. "But he assassinated His Majesty. Who would believe him?"
"…"
"…"
This was awkward.
Empress was speechless for a moment. Her mind was in a mess because of Sun Lang. After all, he drew too much hatred, so she only focused on attacking Sun Lang. She did not expect to make such a fool of herself.
"What else do you have to say, Empress?"
Sun Lang said, "If not, then it is this courtier's turn to speak.
This courtier originally planned to investigate this matter carefully, but Empress asked me many times before, saying that there is no need to hide this matter from others and that Ling Mu Li's case should be solved in court. In this case, this courtier will speak. "
"Since I have spoken, I have to do something."
"Ling Mu Li's case has become a top priority. Not only do we have to bring the assassin to justice, but we also have to find out the inside story of this case. More importantly …"
He looked around and said decisively, "We have to find evidence, find out the truth, find the mastermind behind this, clear His Majesty of suspicion, and return innocence to our king!"
"This concerns the reputation of the monarch, the stability of the country, and the integrity of the country. We must do our best!"
"For this, we need to investigate everything thoroughly!
First of all, we have to prove that His Majesty has nothing to do with this matter!
I propose that the royal family and the foreign court form a joint investigation team and give them the highest investigation authority. They will open the internal court files, disclose the private property of the royal family, and investigate all the secret actions of His Majesty and the Imperial Palace! "