Situ Lang, who was dressed in a yellow robe, was pacing back and forth in the hall impatiently. What on earth is going on? How come there hasn't been anything that has gone well for me since I ascended the throne? After finally capturing Jinzhong, it seemed that they had barely regained some reputation, but now it's better. Lao Liu was able to pull out his teeth and take Baling from the hands of the Machikhans. This is simply unbelievable. The Sixth Army and his newly formed The combat effectiveness of that legion is so powerful? When did Lao Liu become so capable
A feeling of depression and suffocation was suppressed in Situ Lang's heart, but he had six legions in his hands, why did everything go wrong? Situ Lang really couldn't figure it out. Li Wufeng is trying to make a move in Nanjie Lock again. I don’t know what his plan is. Is he planning to merge with the Kaman people again? If this is the case, it is really a good thing. At least it can reduce the pressure on the west side of myself. No matter who wins or loses, it is something worth celebrating for myself.
Smiling bitterly and shaking his head, Situ Lang found that he was really a coward in being an emperor. He couldn't command Jinzhong from the west, and Lao Liu from the south captured Baling in one fell swoop. The media kept clamoring all day long, touting him as the hope of reviving the empire. It seems that the end of the situation cannot be lost, and the eldest brother from the east is advancing step by step. Now the seventh brother has hunkered down in Quanzhou, relying entirely on the Milan people to support the overall situation. Fortunately, the Japanese suddenly attacked and disrupted the eldest brother's plan. Otherwise, he It's hard to say whether he can still sit comfortably in this imperial capital. But he also knew that this was just hanging on for a while, and he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer.
Rubbing his cheeks tiredly, Situ Lang didn't know what to do now. There are crises almost everywhere in the four directions, southeast, northwest, and I don't seem to have the ability to change everything in front of me. Besides my eldest brother, there is another old man. Even the public opinion in the imperial capital seems to have suddenly changed direction. I As the emperor of the empire, he can't control the direction of news and public opinion in the imperial capital. Is this the end of the emperor
"Your Highness, the thirteenth princess is here." The voice of the eunuch on duty came from outside the palace.
Sitting back on the dragon chair tiredly, Situ Lang put his hand on his forehead and replied feebly: "Let her come in."
Sophia was a little surprised when she heard the melancholy sound of the flute in the next room. It had been a long time since she heard her confident sister play the flute. No matter how bad the situation was, she would always face it calmly and calmly. He is very generous, but why did he stay alone in his room when he came back from the palace today and refused to go out? The sound of the flute was also so sad and helpless, as if he had encountered some difficult problem that was difficult to solve.
She stood up and put on a coat. There was already a bit of coolness in the imperial capital in autumn. Although she had stayed in the imperial capital for some years, Sophia was still not used to the climate of the imperial capital. Not long after autumn entered, the weather became much cooler. , compared to my hometown, the cold and dry winter here is also unbearable for me.
"Duk duk duk", the knock on the door pulled the somewhat dazed girl out of her troubled thoughts. After calming down her mind, she said calmly: "Is she a girl? Come in."
Wearing a light purple coat over a sky blue jumpsuit, Sophia's tall and well-proportioned body has become much plumper than when Fang entered the imperial capital, but her stunning face has not changed much, and her blue eyes have not changed much. With a straight nose, a little redder, and a slight smile, it is still so charming.
"Sister, you seem to have something on your mind?" There were not many secrets between the two women that needed to be concealed. Sophia also asked directly: "Is your royal brother in trouble again?"
As if she didn't know how to resolve the worries in her heart, the slightly thinner long-haired girl looked tired and shook her head slowly, but didn't want to speak. After a long time, she said: "Sister, my sister is in a bad mood today, so I don't want to talk too much."
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"Sister, what's wrong with you? What happened to make you like this?" Sophia was really anxious. She had rarely seen the other party behave like this, and she didn't know what happened.
Seeing Sophia's anxious expression, Situ Yushuang breathed a sigh of relief, pulled her hand and said softly: "Sister, don't worry, my sister is fine, nothing happened, it's just that my sister thought of all the things that happened in the past six months, It’s just that I’m so worried.”
With a sigh of relief in her heart, Sophia held her hand and shook her hand and said: "Sister, although you are a member of the empire's royal family, after all, your brother is the one who decides on the affairs of the empire. Can you help your brother make some suggestions?" I have done my duty, but I am afraid that no one can save the empire from reaching this point, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
Lowering his head, Situ Yushuang seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, he raised his head and said, "Situ Tai has sent a letter to my brother, asking him to abdicate and give the throne to him. He will guarantee my brother's throne." If nothing changes and the treatment is unchanged, this is probably an ultimatum. My royal brother is a little hesitant. Now he doesn’t know who of his men can be completely loyal to him. Huh, six legions, even he himself doesn’t know who can send them. How many people can be used, and how many people can he rely on?"
Shocked, Sophia was also stunned by the news: "Sister, your royal brother really wants to abdicate? Is there really no other way? Even if the newly formed legions cannot support the overall situation, can the city Your royal brother can’t control the Guard Corps and the Imperial Guard Corps?”
After staying in Situ Yushuang's house for several years, Sophia also gained some understanding of the affairs in the central empire and the Situ family, and when she asked questions, she directly asked the key points.
"Knowing people but not knowing their hearts, Ma Yuanwang has never been my brother's confidant, but when my brother ascended the throne, he unexpectedly helped my brother. And now the Imperial Guards have been following Ma Yuanwang The hand is like an iron bucket, no needle can be inserted, no water can be poured in. My imperial brother has only just ascended the throne, and his foundation is not yet solid, so he dare not touch the Imperial Guards at will. As for the City Guards, Yusuf is just a faggot. Don't put your hopes in it at all." Situ Yushuang could understand her brother's mood at this time. She recruited him today because he wanted to hear his own opinion, but how could he dare to express his opinion on such a matter? In addition to comforting her brother for temporary observation, Situ Yushuang could not think of a better way to solve this problem.
The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough waves know the loyal ministers. But when the strong winds and huge waves come, when you see the strong grass and loyal ministers clearly, I am afraid that the building has collapsed and there is no way to save it.
"Sister, are you saying that both Ma Yuanqiang and Yusuf may turn to His Highness? If this is the case, your imperial brother may really be unable to save his life. Choosing to abdicate and maintain wealth for a lifetime is also a good result..." After all, it is As an outsider, Sophia doesn't have so many taboos, and she speaks straightforwardly.
"Alas, Brother Huang has not made up his mind yet, but looking at the current situation, he may have no choice but to take this path. Brother Six is also ambitious now, and with the help of Li Wufeng, he has captured Baling, the capital. Now the voices supporting him have suddenly become louder. The eldest brother was not very popular with the southern aristocrats and industrial and commercial forces. In comparison, the sixth brother is much more popular. There are fewer and fewer people supporting my royal brother. Even the imperial brother himself discovered this, but he can't do anything about it." Situ Yushuang's face was already full of bitterness. It seemed that everyone did not think highly of his biological brother. Whether it was the eldest brother or the sixth brother, his support was far away. Being stronger than the imperial brother turned out to be only in the local area, but now many courtiers are openly talking about these things below, obviously not taking His Majesty seriously.
"Well, if you can have Li Wufeng's support, sister, do you think your royal brother can overcome this difficulty?" Sophia asked cautiously.
"Li Wufeng?" Situ Yushuang's face suddenly became cold and stern, and his gaze passed over Sophia's face like an icy edge: "Sister, I don't know if you really don't understand Li Wufeng as a person, or do you intend to conspire against him? I would rather my imperial brother I will abdicate, and I will never let him become a puppet in the hands of Li Wufeng! No matter whether the eldest brother or the sixth brother takes the throne, the royal family orthodoxy of the Tanghe Empire can still be passed on. If Li Wufeng is allowed to take charge of the government, I am afraid that in less than two years, my royal brother will If we can only be forced to take the Zen position, the entire Tanghe Empire will fall into the hands of this ambitious guy."
"Sister, maybe what I said is a bit unpleasant, but I have been holding it in my heart for some time. Today I want to say it out and ask my sister to analyze it. In the past few years, I have traveled all over the empire, including the areas under Li Wufeng's rule. My sister has also carefully understood the details. To be fair, although places like Jiangnan and East China Sea are richer than the northwest, they are the result of hundreds of years of development. If you want to talk about how officials govern the people, the northwest is far more prosperous than any other place in the empire. , and the northwest was under Li Wufeng's rule for only a few years, but before that it was in dilapidated condition. Can you explain the reason behind this?" Sophia gently lifted her chestnut curly hair and looked thoughtfully. Looking at Situ Yushuang, he looked so persistent and determined yet very calm.
Taking a suffocation, Situ Yushuang's eyes were deep, and she also raised her forehead and spread her hair to sort out her somewhat messy thoughts, "Sister, didn't sister say that? The empire has been weak for a long time, and it is not the fault of that person. The late emperor Now that he is gone, if you can give the emperor some time, he will definitely be able to bring about benefits and eliminate disadvantages, and bring peace to the people. However, vassals like Li Wufeng do not want to be loyal, but they always have an owl heart and resort to violence. This is actually a serious trouble for the empire and a disaster for the people. source!"