Waste utilization, these four simple words, describe the most ruthless results.
Zhao Guoshan and his son didn't say anything. Even if they were dumb, they knew that the widow had lost her son and there was no hope. From the beginning, they were bought by Li Yuanming for a good price; this price was to prove their value and loyalty to Li Xian.
That afternoon, the Legal Square in the south of Anyang was packed with people, with more than 100,000 people crowding the place.
Gongsun Wushang officially appeared, tried the crimes of Zhao Guoshan and his son, and made a verdict - execution by shooting and destruction of the soul.
At the same time, many people were publicly rewarded, including soldiers, workers, officials, and even people from outside Anyang.
Gongsun Wushang finally stood on the bodies of Zhao Guoshan and Zhao Youdan and said his last words: "In the future, Anyang will be governed in accordance with the law. Please respect the law. Everyone is equal under the law, and all laws are open to the public."
The execution of the law represents that Anyang has completely become a mature and independent existence. Anyang is now an independent small kingdom. However, to the outside world, in the so-called "name", Li Xian is still the Eastern Governor of Daxia Kingdom and the Governor of Anyang.
But that afternoon, an envoy from the south found Li Xian. This envoy was none other than Yuan Zhao himself.
Yuan Zhao visited Li Xian in the capacity of "Wen Cheng of Luliang County".
Meeting again after less than four months, both of them looked quite emotional. Yuan Zhao was the first to break the silence, "Brother, I didn't expect that the current Anyang is unbelievable to me. Moreover, here in Anyang, there is no hostility like in Luliang County. The atmosphere here is peaceful. I really don't want to leave."
"Then stay. I will definitely not treat you badly." Li Xian lied with his eyes open.
"Hehe... Forget it, I have my own things to do. People can't live a life of idleness, I want to live my own wonderful life. My dear brother, this time I came here on behalf of the Crown Prince, preparing to join forces with Anyang to attack the imperial capital. The third prince Xia Guang, the Wang family, the imperial concubine, General Shangguan and others ignored the wishes of the late emperor and took power without authorization. Their crimes are unforgivable. According to etiquette, the crown prince, that is, the second prince, should inherit the throne. My dear brother, what do you think?"
After Yuan Zhao finished speaking, he threw a hot potato to Li Xian.
Do you agree? If you agree, we will send troops!
Disagree? If you disagree, Li Xian, you are disrespecting the late emperor, not abiding by the rites and laws, and committing treason.
But how could such a small challenge be difficult for Li Xian? Li Xian just smiled and said, "Although your majesty has appointed a crown prince, there is no edict stating who will inherit the throne. This matter still needs to be considered in the long run. At least, we, as ministers, are not qualified to discuss the throne."
"Do you think it is legitimate for the Third Prince to inherit the throne?"
"But His Majesty has not issued an edict to let the Crown Prince inherit the throne!"
The two of them were at loggerheads with each other.
Yuan Zhao wanted to drag Anyang into the water; but Li Xian was ruthless!
Xu Ren stood up and said, "How about this? We are subjects after all and cannot interfere in other people's affairs. We Anyang are loyal to the Great Xia Kingdom and will not participate in matters concerning the throne. We will only protect the Great Xia Kingdom. We will be responsible for defending against attacks from the State of Cai. If the State of Jin in the south dares to attack, we will also send troops to attack the State of Jin from the sea. How do you think?"