system of princes and generals

Chapter 142 Are You Scared?

Zhang Tang meaningfully glanced at Xu Zhang who was slanted behind him, just in time to collide with Xu Zhang's gaze in the air, Xu Zhang curled his mouth and lowered his eyes, and turned slightly sideways.

He whispered, "Changshi Li, do you have something important to tell His Majesty?"

Li Qing didn't have any brains at first, and he didn't sleep all night, his mind was even more unclear, and now it's a mess.

Xu Zhang's reminder made his muddy head heat up. Although he was muddled, he was still an old minister, so Li Qing secretly raised his head to look at Emperor Wu in a moment of restraint.

Emperor Wu was in a good mood, and the officials in charge of the wedding were very efficient. The wedding was imminent, and everything was ready.

"Chang Li is also thinking about His Majesty, but if you don't say anything now, you will have no chance." Xu Zhangchang sighed and whispered.

Li Qing was not convinced. At first, he just didn't want the Huo family brothers to become too powerful and affect the development of their Li family. In this recruitment, Li Qing also tried his best to push his nephew up, but unfortunately his qualifications were limited. He is also convinced that Huo Guang can stand out, but he has a little more fear of Huo Guang in his heart.

How terrible it is that the elder brother holds the military power and the younger brother sits on one side.

It's not just Li Qing, but other people who hold opposing voices in their hearts may also have some fears in their hearts.

If Li Qing didn't believe that His Majesty would not be afraid of the Huo family brothers, he bent his heart and walked out, standing in the center of the hall.

"Your Majesty, I feel that the princess's wedding is too hasty, and there are still many details that have not been discussed." As soon as Li Qing's words came out, the hall was instantly silent.

Zhang Xiangkun, who had just finished reporting on the wedding, froze for a moment, his brows furrowed.

Zhang Xiangkun has never participated in the faction and struggle in the court, he is upright, and his attitude towards them is not flattering, not associative, and not offending.But he admired Huo Guang. It was a beautiful thing for Huo Guang to marry Princess Rong'an.

Zhang Xiangkun was no stranger to Li Qing's hostility towards Huo Guang in the past. Ever since Huo Guang followed Huo Qubing to the Xiongnu, the factional struggles had never stopped, but this time, it was not just a confrontation with the Huo brothers.

Princess Rong An applied for the wedding ahead of time, and has already obtained the emperor's permission. As for the details, they were all drafted by Emperor Wu himself, and every detail was checked.Li Qing's words were not questioning the officials in charge of the wedding, but questioning Emperor Wu himself.

Zhang Xiangkun bowed to Emperor Wu, glanced sideways at Li Qing, and said, "Why did Chief Li make such a statement? Could it be that he is questioning the candidate for the county horse chosen by His Majesty this time?"

Emperor Wu was not giving in, but wanted to hear what kind of ivory Li Qing could spit out, so he didn't speak immediately, but his expression was already ugly.

The Rong'an wedding is imminent, and Liu Sheng is also happy. His mood only changes with the changes of Emperor Wu. The emperor is his only support. When the emperor is happy, Liu Sheng is happy. Whoever makes the emperor unhappy will also make him unhappy. happy.

He sucked in a breath of cold air, and stared at Emperor Wu's expression with furrowed brows. He was the person closest to the emperor and also the person who knew the emperor best. Standing close, he could see clearly and feel more clearly.

Every time Emperor Wu frowned, every little movement before getting angry, Liu Sheng's heart was severely pinched. A few steps away, the low pressure before the storm enveloped him.Liu Sheng couldn't help but feel a chill running down his spine. He hated Li Qing for not knowing how high the sky was, but he couldn't say anything. He could only act according to the opportunity by Emperor Wu's side.

The corner of Zhang Tang's mouth curled up slightly, and he glanced at Xu Zhang.

Xu Zhang pursed his lips and understood.

Xu Zhang stepped forward and said, "Li Changshi is cautious in his words and deeds. There must be something hidden in his words today."

"Hidden feelings?" Zhang Xiangkun sneered, "Then, Mr. Xu, what kind of hidden feelings are you talking about?"

Xu Zhang has always used Li Qing as a gunman, so naturally he refused to blame Li Qing. He couldn't say such things himself, so he had to ask Li Qing to say it for him. It would be good if he could make Huo Guang disgusting. If His Majesty is defeated, he can retreat completely.

"This" Xu Zhang pretended to be embarrassed, and looked at Li Qing with a look that was willing to help but helpless, "Li Changshi must have his own reasons, why doesn't Mr. Zhang give Li Changshi a chance to speak? "

Zhang Xiangkun choked up suddenly, shook his sleeves vigorously, and ignored Xu Zhang.After all, it turned out that I was wrong, and people want to speak up, but I am in the way and not allowed to speak?What's the point.

He is a scholar, and this kind of arguing in court naturally cannot win against the treacherous Xu Zhang. Zhang Xiangkun stepped aside, and the whole hall became a performance by Li Qing alone.

Xu Zhang returned to his position after completing the mission perfectly, and did not forget to glance at Zhang Tang.

Emperor Wu still didn't speak. It seemed that only Li Qing hadn't noticed the silence before the outburst of anger. Everyone except him was uplifted and ready to kneel down to apologize at any time.

It was because of Li Qing's qualities that Xu Zhang became an ally with him, easy to manipulate and use.

Li Qing no longer had any scruples, "Your Majesty, I think Huo Guang must have some agenda for asking to hold the wedding in advance. The princess is a golden girl with a simple heart and cannot withstand Huo Guang's temptation. If his ambition really goes to Beiguan, I'm afraid If it will threaten the princess, His Majesty will no longer be able to control it."

Others don't know what's going on with the early marriage, except Emperor Wu, Liu Sheng, and Zhang Xiangkun, who is in charge of preparing the wedding, knows, so when Li Qing questioned Huo Guang with eloquence, others might feel that he had a little reason, but in Emperor Wu's heart Just fart.

Zhang Xiangkun shook his head with a sneer, full of contempt for Li Qing.

Thinking that he could say something outrageous, Liu Sheng was really worried about Huo Guang. In his heart, Huo Guang was a good boy and Rong An was the right one. He believed that Huo Guang would not have any leverage in Li Qing's hands. Yes, but if Li Qing tells evil things and His Majesty really believes the slander, Liu Sheng is prepared to say something for Huo Guang after His Majesty is at peace.

It's all right now, Li Qing's level doesn't require him to go out on his own.

Emperor Wu thought it was both angry and funny, how could he not know that Li Qing's words were the thoughts of a group of people, and it was only because Li Qing was stupid that he was being used.

"Li Qing, I could have just blasted you out with a stick, but I decided to let you die and understand, and also let several, a dozen, and dozens of people behind you understand."

As soon as Emperor Wu's words fell, Li Qing was so frightened that his body trembled, his legs went limp, and he knelt down on the ground.

Xu Zhang and Zhang Tang lowered their heads subconsciously, their hearts sank, cold sweat broke out on their foreheads instantly, and they kept their eyes straight for fear of being seen as strange.

Emperor Wu's next words shocked them even more, "Li Qing, are you scared?"

The three words of being afraid echoed above the hall like a spell before death.

(End of this chapter)