Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

As soon as the prince spoke, many important officials from the court behind him followed suit, all echoing his words.

"Fourth, what's your opinion?"

Emperor Tian'an looked at the fourth prince Ning Xiao with his majestic gaze.

"Father, Xiao Zhong bears a heavy responsibility for this frontline rebellion! Coupled with the Huns' attack, it directly resulted in the loss of at least 5,000 soldiers and horses on the frontline. This alone is enough to put Xiao Zhong in jail or even give him death penalty!"

The fourth prince was impassioned and said something that no one expected.

When everyone thought that the fourth prince was going to rebel against the prince, the fourth prince chose to stand on the same front as the prince.

Almost more than half of the civil and military officials in the entire dynasty were supporters of these two princes.

Now both sides unanimously demand severe punishment for Xiao Chong, which even Emperor Tianan did not expect.

"Xiao Chong is an important minister of the imperial court and has made great contributions to the imperial court. The cabinet must come up with an opinion on how to deal with Xiao Chong!"

"Three days. Within three days, the cabinet will come up with the results after deliberation."

Emperor Tian'an looked at Cheng Wei, the chief minister of the cabinet, and his intention was obvious, that is, let the cabinet make the next decision.

"Sir, obey the order."

Cheng Wei did not dare to disobey the imperial edict, but he looked quite embarrassed.

Emperor Tian'an obviously didn't want to be the bad guy and wanted the cabinet to bear the infamy.

You know, Xiao Chong's voice among the people is still very high, and he is almost regarded as a patron saint by the soldiers and people of Dakang!

It was precisely because of Xiao Chong's lofty prestige that Emperor Tian'an was very afraid.

I want to take down Xiao Zhong and eliminate this loyal minister with great achievements in one fell swoop, but I am worried about being infamy...

After the end of the dynasty, Cheng returned home depressed.

Several staff members immediately gathered around Cheng Wei when they saw him in distress.

After hearing Cheng Wei's narration, several counselors also frowned.

Emperor Tian'an's move was indeed a hot potato thrown at him. If he failed, he would be framed for Zhongliang and be infamy for all eternity.

"Actually, I don't think His Majesty must deal with Xiao Chong. He is actually hesitant."

A counselor said slowly.

The other counselors also nodded and said in unison: "Your Majesty's intention is actually to give Xiao Zhong a beating during the conflict! After all, kings have always tolerated such high achievements."

"I also know what your Majesty means, but how should we deal with it? Do we really want Xiao Zhonglai to be charged with an unfounded crime and sent to prison directly?"

Cheng Wei was in a state of confusion.

In the court, the chief minister of the cabinet was the head of the civil service, and Xiao Chong's status was exactly the same as that of Cheng Wei.

Although the two of them usually have trouble dealing with each other, facing the current situation, Cheng Wei also found it difficult to deal with them.

The disputes in the court soon spread to the entire officialdom.

At this time, the Xiao family was undoubtedly in the vortex of the storm.

The Xiao family, which used to be prosperous in the past, has now become desolate.

If in the past, if General Xiao Zhong were in Anjing, there would be a lot of traffic at the door and an endless stream of visitors.

But today is different from the past. The Xiao family now does have a feeling that a storm is about to come.

Even the two guards standing in front of the door looked listless and anxious.

"Father, does your Majesty really want to punish you regardless of his old feelings?"

Xiao Lingxi's eyes turned red as she looked at her haggard father.

Xiao Zhong, however, seemed particularly calm. He had just practiced boxing in the yard and his whole body was steaming.

Although he is nearly fifty years old, Xiao Chong's kung fu is still intact. He is tall and powerful, and weapons weighing hundreds of kilograms are danced vigorously in his hands.

Xiao Zhong took the coat from the servant and put it on his body. His expression was cold and solemn, as if he was not affected by the whirlpool of the outside world.

"If you want me to die, I have to die! If your Majesty is really determined to deal with our Xiao family, I have nothing to say."

Xiao Zhong looked resigned to his fate.

"Father, I heard that His Majesty asked the cabinet to discuss the matter, but I don't know what Mr. Cheng Ge and others will decide."

Xiao Lingxi tried to persuade her father to use some connections to do some activities.

"Cheng Wei? He wants me to die early! But he can't kill me so easily. Everything depends on His Majesty's wishes."

Xiao Chong didn't even realize that a disaster was coming.

Perhaps because he had seen too much life and death on the battlefield, he had developed a mentality of treating death as if he were home. Xiao Chong didn't look like he was in danger at all. He even ate a whole leg of beef for dinner.

"Xi'er, I heard that you have been very close to the Sixth Prince recently?"

Xiao Chong seemed to suddenly remember something and asked Xiao Lingxi.

Xiao Lingxi's face turned red: "Father, it's just an ordinary relationship, not what you think."

"The Sixth Prince's reputation is not very good, so you should be more careful."

"Father, when did you learn to listen to one side and believe the other? Your Highness, the Sixth Prince, is really not what the rumors say..."

Xiao Lingxi was afraid that her father would misunderstand, so she quickly explained.

Xiao Zhong just smiled lightly and said nothing more.

He is a man of few words, so it is not easy for him to take the initiative to ask about this matter.

In the early years, Xiao Chong's wife died due to dystocia, leaving Xiao Lingxi alone.

On second thought, it has been almost twenty years, and Xiao Zhong has never thought of renewing his relationship.

In his eyes, his daughter Xiao Lingxi is everything to him.

Although Xiao Zhong didn't say much at this time, his eyes were like a man watching his cabbage being fucked by a pig.

"General, there is someone outside asking to see you. He says he is the prince."

One of his men came to report.

Xiao Zhong just nodded slightly, as if he was not surprised at all: "Let him wait, I haven't finished my meal yet."

"Father, what are the prince's people doing here?"

Although Xiao Lingxi was smart, she had little experience and couldn't figure out the link at this time.

Xiao Chong sneered and said disdainfully: "What else can you do? Of course, give a sweet date to a stick with a stick! I heard that it was the prince who first raised the idea of ​​asking your majesty to deal with me in the court today."

"what?"

Xiao Lingxi did not expect that the prince, who usually took good care of her, would take the lead in demanding severe punishment for her father in the court. This made Xiao Lingxi suddenly lose her impression of the prince.

"Just wait and see, the prince's people must be here to win over me!"

Xiao Chong had a sneer on his face.

Having fought in battles for a lifetime, Xiao Chong was not a arrogant warrior. On the contrary, he was very familiar with the art of war and strategy.

The prince's little tricks were simply ridiculous in Xiao Chong's opinion.

"Father, you must not have a close relationship with a person like the prince! If you get on a boat with him, you will definitely be implicated in the future!"

Xiao Lingxi said angrily.

Xiao Dian nodded, stood up, wiped his mouth and strode towards the main hall.

Xiao Chong was tall but light on his feet. When he walked into the living room, the guests didn't even notice.