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Liang Shicheng would also select those with the same surname to give him some memorials.
He could never see these memorials.
However, Emperor Huizong of Song (Zhao Ji) wouldn't dwell on his responsibilities.
He paused for only a moment, then continued,
"Do you know that my empire is already teetering on the brink of collapse?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yuanjing
"The Manichaeans were all secret societies before they started their rebellion,"
"Zhao Dalang of Liangshan only had ten or twenty thousand soldiers,"
"Although the people bear a heavy burden, I do not believe that the country will descend into chaos."
"I just didn't expect the Imperial Guards to be so incompetent,"
"Fang La and Zhao Dalang actually made a big fuss."
"If I had known that the world was about to descend into chaos,"
"Your Majesty, I would risk my life to remonstrate with you."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji
Only then did his murderous intent lessen slightly.
If Su Yuanjing dared to say that he knew the world was going to be in chaos,
Then he would question Su Yuanjing about why he didn't risk his life to speak frankly and remonstrate.
In his opinion,
Su Yuanjing was one of the loyal ministers he left behind.
Therefore, one should be loyal to him.
If we cannot risk our lives to speak frankly and honestly for him...
Then Su Yuanjing was useless.
Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) wouldn't mind making an example of him.
Chapter 1614 Kill All of These People for Me
Wang Fu also sensed Zhao Ji's murderous intent.
Although he had only been prime minister for a few months,
But they cannot escape their guilt.
He hurriedly stepped forward and reported,
"Your Majesty, I have already ordered the arrest of some of the fleeing Imperial Guards,"
"They said the Liangshan bandits numbered no more than 20,000,"
"It was only because Lord Gao was incompetent in his military strategy that the army was defeated."
"A mere 20,000 bandits are utterly incapable of shaking the foundations of our Great Song Dynasty."
At this moment, Wang Fu only wanted Zhao Ji to stop investigating the responsibility for the chaos that had engulfed the land.
Naturally, Zhao Ji needed to make him believe that the world was not yet in great chaos.
In this way, he, as prime minister, could escape responsibility for concealing the truth.
Therefore, the only recourse is to shift the blame to Gao Kan.
He wanted Zhao Ji to believe that Gao Kan was incompetent.
They couldn't even wipe out a small band of thieves.
It's not that the world is truly in chaos.
The assembled officials understood Wang Fu's opinion.
He also hurriedly came out to echo Wang Fu.
Liang Shicheng also chimed in from the side,
"Your Majesty is overthinking it,"
"The world is generally stable,"
"It was just some petty thieves."
Su Yuanjing saw that the group of treacherous officials were once again trying to deceive Zhao Ji.
If they continue to coax us like this,
The emperor will likely remain obsessed with pleasure.
After thinking about it, he gritted his teeth and said,
"I have this memorial."
Liang Shicheng, Wang Fu, and the others saw Su Yuanjing jump out at this moment.
They couldn't help but give Su Yuanjing a few sinister looks.
Zhao Ji's mood had just started to improve.
"What do you need? Just tell me."
Su Yuanjing naturally understood the meaning behind Liang Shicheng and the others' warning.
However, for the sake of the world
He couldn't care less about anything else today.
He gritted his teeth and said,
"I have heard that a few days ago, Tian Hu of Hedong and Wang Qing of Huaixi also rebelled,"
"They seized several cities, and the imperial court dispatched troops to suppress them on several occasions."
"All failures have likely escalated the situation significantly by now."
Zhao Ji's mood, which had just started to improve, immediately plummeted to rock bottom again.
A face went from red to purple to black.
His eyes burned with such rage they were almost tangible.
Everyone had already been influenced by Su Yuanjing's words.
She was so frightened that she lowered her head and dared not look at Zhao Ji.
However, even from several feet away, one could hear Zhao Ji's heavy breathing on the dragon throne.
He was so frightened that he dared not look up.
"Thieves, they're all thieves! Are you all going to rebel with them?"
"You dare to keep such a big thing from me."
"Guards! Execute all the civil and military officials and display their heads in public!"
The guards outside the palace, who were specifically tasked with protecting the emperor, heard Zhao Ji's shout.
They all rushed in.
Surround the civil and military officials in the middle.
But no one dared to make a move.
Seeing Zhao Ji's outburst of anger, Wang Fu and the others...
They quickly knelt down on the ground.
They all cried and begged for mercy.
Emperor Huizong saw that the guards did not make a move.
"Are you going to rebel too?"
"Didn't you hear my decree?"
The soldiers of the various ranks were the emperor's personal guards.
It belongs to the Palace Guard Division.
Their loyalty to the emperor was beyond question.
It seems that Zhao Ji is determined.
He then stopped hesitating.
They drove all the civil and military officials out.
Everyone knew that once they went out,
I'm afraid I really will be beheaded.
He immediately forgot all about saving face.
One by one, they begged for mercy, tears streaming down their faces.
Only Liang Shicheng kowtowed three times to Zhao Ji.
"This old servant is leaving now. Your Majesty, please take care of your health."
Then he walked out without looking back.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Ji frowned.
He called out to Liang Shicheng.
"Do you have nothing more to say to me?"
Chapter 1615 Edict of Self-Reproach
Liang Shicheng was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down his face.
He knelt down and choked back tears.
"This old servant is deeply grateful for His Majesty's great favor,"
"To rise to the second rank in officialdom despite being a eunuch,"
"I should have been willing to give my life for the Emperor."
"I never expected this old servant to be so foolish,"
"I thought these bandits were nothing but clowns,"
"His Majesty has recovered the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun,"
"It is not too late to wipe out the bandits after fulfilling the last wishes of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong."
"I never expected to provoke such a furious reaction from the Emperor,"
"This old servant has no face to face Your Majesty,"
"I only ask to die to prove my loyalty."
After saying that, he walked out again.
After a quick look, we were about to leave the main hall.
Liang Shicheng was also feeling uneasy.
If we really go out
These guards in their squad would probably really cut off his head.
Liang Shicheng really wanted to slow down.
But he also knew that if he showed even the slightest fear of death...
Then he would truly be doomed.