Jingzhou.

Xiangyang.

It was noon, and the fierce sun was scorching the earth.

The people led by Liu Xie, under the fierce sun, had been standing at the gate of the city for nearly two hours.

After Shen Du released the news that Xu Tian was going back, the entire Xiangyang moved.

Today was the most lively day, and His Majesty the Emperor was present in person.

To this end, Shen Du has made a lot of efforts.

Although when Xu Tian was there, whether it was the emperor or the hundred officials, they were all subservient to him.

But after all, Xu Tian is not in Xiangyang now, and these people have a reason to perfunctory Shen Du.

Especially this time, their attitude was particularly strong, as if they were not worried that Xu Tian would attack them after he returned.

Shen Du also knew this, and did not intervene too much.

As long as they are here today as normal, his mission has been accomplished.

"Your Excellency, I don't know when the King of Chu will come back? We've been waiting here for a long time! ”

In the crowd, a gray-haired old man slowly walked out and said to Shen Du seriously.

"Even if we can insist, the Prime Minister must think about it for His Majesty!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone present focused their eyes on Shen Du's body.

Everyone knows that this is not just a greeting.

This represents the struggle between imperial power and royal power!

Before that, such a confrontation did not exist, because Liu Xie did not have any strength to confront Xu Tian at all.

And now it's different, Xu Tian has been fighting abroad for so many years, and he has not been in Xiangyang for a long time.

The situation here is no longer what Xu Tian just left.

There are many, many of them, either loyal to Liu Xie, or they exist like grass on the wall, or they already have other thoughts.

These people took advantage of Xu Tian's absence to appear beside Liu Xie in a big way.

The imperial power, which had disappeared for a long time, showed signs of gradual recovery.

Whether such signs are true or not, for Liu Xie, this is a fatal temptation.

Who wouldn't want to be in power? Who doesn't like to be in control of everyone in the world by themselves?

What's more, these rights are what Liu Xie should get.

It's originally your own thing, so when you use it, of course, it's handy and can't give it up.

Therefore.

When the old minister spoke for himself, Liu Xie did not politely refuse as before, and said that he didn't care.

Now he began to put up his emperor's shelf.

"What does Your Majesty think?" Shen Du didn't look at the one who spoke, but looked at Liu Xie on top of Long Yuan.

"You are presumptuous!"

Liu Xie didn't speak, and another old minister blurted out and shouted.

Looking at the current posture, Shen Du, the prime minister, has completely fallen behind.

"Don't forget, today is the day when the king returns, I hope you don't go too far!"

Shen Du's expression was extremely gloomy, and after scanning the crowd, he spoke quietly.

As soon as these words came out, there was silence all around.

Everyone knows what this phrase means, it's a straightforward threat!

The old men who spoke before are now silent.

They knew that with their current status, arguing with Shen Du might be nothing.

But as long as the problem escalates and directly involves Xu Tian, the meaning will be completely different.

Their eyes all looked at Liu Xie without exception.

In this case, only Liu Xie is qualified to compete with Shen Du.

All of them have thought about it, as long as Liu Xie takes the lead in doing this, they will definitely stand behind him resolutely.

The scene froze suddenly, and the entire city gate was silent.

Liu Xie's face was a little pale, which was a very critical time for him.

If you take these people to try to fight, there is a good chance that they will die without a place to bury.

However, if you don't fight, then there is no chance at all.

The little power that was won with great difficulty is likely to be put down the drain.

Even, his current nominal position will not be kept!

Xu Tian has not appeared yet, which means that he still has a chance.

As long as he waits for Xu Tian's army to come, it means that he Liu Xie will have no chance with the imperial power from now on.

"I.... If you are tired, go back to the palace! ”

Liu Xie's slightly weak voice came faintly.

Almost all the faces around them changed, and they all knew very well what this sentence meant.

"Yes!"

Several eunuchs standing next to Long Yuan immediately understood and guided the guards to take Liu Xie to the city.

As long as Liu Xie makes up his mind, then he is a banner.

The appeal of today's orthodox emperors is still very effective.

Moreover, they had already prepared everything in secret, as long as they retreated into the city, they could temporarily resist Xu Tian's army.

Once Xiangyang is in chaos, Jiangdong will definitely take action.

When the time comes, it will be difficult to say who will kill the deer.

"Stop!" Shen Du's face sank, and he shouted angrily.

Today he has given these people a lot of face, and it seems that these guys are very ignorant.

Then it is necessary for them to understand who is the lord of Xiangyang!

"Shen Du, Your Majesty is tired, shouldn't you go back to rest? Does Your Majesty need the consent of you, the Prime Minister, if you want to rest? ”

The old man who spoke before spoke again, and this time, he didn't have the slightest hint of timidity, and said with blazing eyes glaring at Shen Du.

"The king has not yet arrived, and no one is allowed to leave here!" Shen Du pulled out the sword he was carrying and pointed it at the people around him.

"You are bold! How dare you use force in front of Your Majesty? ”

"Someone!!"

As soon as the man's voice fell, the sergeants guarding him quickly surrounded him.

The moment these people appeared, they all pointed the weapons in their hands at Shen Du, who was holding a sword.

Not only that, but even the guards above the city tower were all bows and arrows, and the arrows pointed directly at Shen Du.

"Good!" Shen Du's expression was unusually ugly.

He didn't seem to expect that except for him and a few guards, there was no one here who still listened to his command!

"I see you're tired of living, okay, as long as the king arrives, I want to see how hard your bones are!"

"Shen Du!"

At the same time that Shen Du roared loudly, Liu Xie couldn't hold back anymore and shouted angrily.

Liu Xie has already figured it out, now that he has taken this step, there is no need to cower anymore.

has been a puppet for so long, what else is there to fear?

"You have to be clear, today's world is not your king's!"

Although Liu Xie can raise his voice, after all, his confidence is insufficient.

Even if he pretended, his voice trembled a little......

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