Xia Lei rumbled, close overhead, dark clouds filled the sky, over Chang'an, there was lightning piercing the sky. The court meeting is not over yet, and another duel has just begun.

Xiahou Yougong raised his head and looked at the young man who spoke with contempt on his face, and the other party did the same.

"Children, you know what public opinion is! At a young age, with vicious intentions, a famous family that has been around for nearly a hundred years will be destroyed in your hands in an instant. You, won't you give up? ”

Seeing the old man on the opposite side pointing his finger at his angry appearance, Yuan Zhao nodded, and said in a serious tone: "It's not that I refuse to give up, but the sins they have committed, people and gods are angry, and heaven and earth are intolerable." As for the evil intentions, hehe! ”

He laughed coldly, walked up to the other party, and continued with a strange look on his face.

"I heard that the Xiahou family and the Qu Shunhou Chen family are sons and daughters, haven't you heard the ancestors say how vicious Chen Ping's plot was back then? Even when he was dying, he himself said that he had used too many secret schemes in his life and done many things that were detrimental to yin morality, and I was afraid that he would be retributed to future generations. Today, it seems that what kind of virtue is the descendant, I'm afraid he has already seen it clearly, right? The retribution they are about to receive, why don't you boil it down to providence? What are you saying for them here? ”

Doctor Xiahou Yougong was almost choked to death by his words. He was trembling with anger, and he really wanted to hit the white jade wat board in his hand on his head.

Liu Che's tense face almost couldn't hold back his laughter, this kid is really good at messing around, and he blocked the old Xiahou back with a word, and he couldn't help but feel happy in his heart, these guys who rely on the old and sell the old should treat them like this.

But you can't make this old guy angry, the Xiahou family is still very loyal, and they must be treated differently. Therefore, he coughed heavily.

"Yuanqing, you have to talk about things, don't insult the sages, and know how to respect the elders. Well, Doctor Xiahou shouldn't be like him. ”

Unexpectedly, Xiahou Yougong's stubborn temper came up, and it was not easy for anyone to persuade him, and today he still had to earn a clear understanding in this palace.

"Humph! Your Majesty, you also underestimate me too much, how can the people of my Xiahou family talk in vain for their own selfish interests, the reason why the old minister said so much today, is that the person who did it is Your Majesty, and the society is also! The power of heaven is unpredictable, and disasters are indefinite, even the immortal masters are not to ask His Majesty to warn him of the will of heaven, and not to act arbitrarily? Does Your Majesty have to ignore the will of Heaven? In that case, I'm afraid that the lightning will strike Hanyuan Hall today! ”

As if to confirm that what he said was the truth, a thunderclap happened to "click" overhead, deafening, and scaring everyone. Many ministers were muttering quietly in their hearts, and those who came out to protest and ask for their lives all stiffened their necks, and their expressions were even more proud. God, this is a serious dissatisfaction, as the Son of Heaven, see if you dare not consider the consequences!

Liu Che sighed secretly, the sky was like this, and he was also a little suspicious in his heart. What's next? Is it really going to stop there? If such a good opportunity is given up like this, it is really unwilling! However, if something like the lightning struck and destroyed the palace again, then his emperor's prestige would be completely ruined!

"If Dr. Xiahou is really dedicated to the country, he should not say such a thing. What Your Majesty will do is precisely for the well-being of the people of the world and for the stability and strength of the society. Such a benevolent heart touches heaven and earth, how can heaven's will blame! The thunder and turbulence of the sky are the signs of the eight wildernesses and the dragons of the four seas, which should take advantage of the momentum, repair the new policy internally, and fight the four evils outside, so as to live up to this opportunity! ”

Towering palace, brilliant and glorious, although Yuan Zhao is weak, standing in the middle, his voice is clear, and his righteousness is awe-inspiring. There are many ministers who have always had a good impression of him, and they can't help but secretly praise him, this son is really sharp!

"Kid is ignorant! Your Majesty Hugh listened to his words and bewitched, since ancient times, the will of heaven cannot be violated, if you insist on going your own way and sending disasters, who can afford it? The kid surnamed Yuan, even if you are divided into five horses at that time, you can't afford to take this responsibility! Hum! ”

Seeing that the emperor on the throne looked uncertain, Xiahou Yougong threatened him, and the rest of the officials also scolded loudly under the leadership of Fu Yuan. For a while, the crowd was turbulent, and there was a tendency to drown the lonely boy.

Emperor Liu Che didn't know what he was thinking, his face was dull, and he looked at the movement below. Ji Di, Zheng Shishi, Shi Kuan and others were anxious, and secretly worried about Yuan Zhao, this kid was so bold as to stab other people's hornet's nests, it is difficult to do well today, and the situation must be divided into life and death before you can give up! Several people glanced at each other, and they had the same mind, saying that they had to fight for this kid in front of the palace, otherwise, I am afraid that he will be more auspicious today.

When he was about to leave the shift, Yuan Zhao, who was listening, sneered: "I'm afraid of some disaster!" Even if there is such a thing, Your Majesty, the minister is willing to be the forerunner, fight against the power of heaven, let it become invisible, retreat, and dare not come to the top of my Han Weiyang and the Forbidden City! ”

What did he say? Resist, resist Tianwei...... Retreating? This man is crazy! This is driven crazy by a group of ministers, so he doesn't choose to speak. This is everyone's first reaction when they hear this.

Even Liu Che stared at Yuan Zhao with some uncertainty, and was just about to blurt out a reprimand of "don't talk nonsense", when he suddenly remembered all the miracles of this kid and closed his mouth again. He decided to keep watching, since he had no way to break the deadlock he was facing, he might as well wait and see, maybe the Yuan Church would continue to bring him unexpected surprises!

Fu Yuan, Xiahou Yougong and others heard that Yuan Zhao actually said such big words, and they were secretly happy in their hearts, this kid has lived to the end! He uttered such arrogant words, without a trace of reverence for heaven and earth, and the way to die.

Prime Minister Tian Jue stood by and watched, his eyes slightly closed, and he was secretly proud in his heart, you can fight, the more powerful the fight, the better, anyway, he doesn't want to see people on both sides. Some of those old guys looked down on him, and Tian Jue had been on fire for a long time. Yuanzhao, this kid is not a good bird, the bet he made last time, Tian Jue was still worried when he thought about it. No matter who kills whom, it's good for him anyway, and he celebrates when he goes home.

With the same mind as him, there is also Tingwei Zhang Tang, this person is originally the nature of retribution, seeing Yuan Zhao being attacked by a group, he couldn't help but clap his hands in his heart.

And Gongsun Hong, the imperial historian, sighed secretly. Deep in his heart, he hoped that the emperor would be able to implement the new method of selecting meritocracy. He knew too well what the previous county recommendation method was. There are too many drawbacks, often just a formality, and many of the so-called talents who are recommended are children of wealthy families. Truly talented scholars from poor families do not get the opportunity to be recommended, depressed for life, and it is rare to make progress, these sufferings, he himself has experienced these hardships.

Now, however, it seems that the resistance is too great. The emperor wants to break the game, how difficult it is! Gongsun Hong glanced at Yuan Zhao again, he had high hopes for this little marquis, and he admired the enterprising spirit in him very much. However, after all, it is still too tender.......

"Bold Yuanzhao, do you know what this is? Do you know who is talking wildly? You are also a marquis canonized by the imperial court, although you are young, you can't tolerate being so presumptuous here at this time! Your Majesty, please punish him for the crime of disrespecting heaven and earth and opening his mouth. ”

Fu Yuan's expression was serious, and he asked for advice. The rest of the people naturally chimed in: "The ministers implore Your Majesty to investigate his crimes and be majestic in the court!"

The lightning and thunder roared over Weiyang Palace, and it seemed that it could split on the eaves of the main hall at any time. The ministers in the Hanyuan Hall persecuted, and everyone's hearts became nervous. Including the few bachelors standing on the side, they couldn't help but secretly think in their hearts, it seems that Changle Hou will not be able to escape this catastrophe today.

In the face of such a grim form, everyone saw that the young Hou Ye named Yuan Zhao smiled faintly, his smile seemed to come from the heart, where the bread contained contempt, pride, self-confidence and confidence.

"If I'm not mistaken, you people have been chattering for most of the day, which means that Your Majesty wants to innovate and eradicate those pests...... Eh, isn't it right to eradicate the stubborn forces entrenched in my Han Dynasty? Your Majesty wants to make decisions for his own people and eradicate those underworld forces that have been dominating Chang'an for a long time, is it also wrong? Now that the sky is thundering again, what is the warning again, Your Majesty should be honest, hang the arch, and be a king at the mercy of you ministers, right?"

Yuan Zhao's eyes squinted at the large group of Zhu Zi courtiers in front of him, since these people chose to be his opponent and fight to the death, then they couldn't complain that he used his means!

"Yuanzhao Xiao'er, don't want to provoke Your Majesty, we are brave and loyal, I don't have other thoughts, just to get rid of you, a person who doesn't know the height of the sky, and the troubles of the province for the sake of the society! Today's thunder and lightning are the anger of the heavens, and the reason is because you led the people to slaughter the Xincheng Houfu! So far, you are still quibbling a lot, so quickly accept your life! ”

Fu Yuan shouted angrily, threatening, thirty or forty officials all glared at Yuan Zhao angrily, the Tao was like a sharp sword, killing people invisibly.

"Hahaha! Well, if God really wants to send thunder and slash people for the sake of my Yuan Zhao's justice for the wronged soul today, then don't let God do this! If it is still the sky that has mercy on all beings, then thunder and lightning will naturally not hurt people. Your Majesty, Wei Chen would like to ask for a decree to test the thunder and see which side of this providence is! ”

There was an uproar, and the eyes of everyone who heard this sentence clearly widened. What the? Thunder? You heard that right! This little marquis is really crazy at this time! Absolutely insane!

On the side of Emperor Shili, a young scholar named Dongfang Shuo was also taken aback, he looked at several doctors of literature like him, and everyone's expressions were similar.

How did he say such a thing today? Although these people are well-read and well-read, they have never heard of manpower to resist Tianwei, and such things only exist in ancient legends. The little marquis has always planned and then moved, is it really urgent and chaotic today?

"Yuanqing, you, you...... It doesn't have to be that way, I know you're loyal, but you don't have to be so stubborn. This...... Even if you take a step back for the time being, leave it to be useful, and the future will be long. Don't be rash, no matter what happens, I'll be sure to keep you safe! Hum! I'm still sitting on this throne, and I see who can hurt you. ”

In front of his ministers, in such a situation, it is extremely rare for the emperor to be able to say such heartfelt words.

Xiahou Yougong's face was dark, seeing that the emperor was still going to protect Yuanzhao like this, he couldn't help but be very angry in his heart, and when he took a step, he had to talk about the way of the monarch and the minister.

Yuan Zhao didn't have the kung fu anymore and didn't want to listen to this nonsense anymore, he nodded towards the throne, reassuring Liu Che. Then he rudely intercepted the speech of this Xiahou doctor, and spoke unceremoniously: "You people, who have been abiding by the old rules for a long time, are like toads at the bottom of the well, short-sighted to the point that they only see their own benefits, are indifferent to the people of the world, regard the common people as ants, and know what the way of heaven is good and evil!" Today I will let you understand the death, and see which side of God is blessing! ”

After speaking, he bowed and saluted, and his expression became more solemn than ever.

"Your Majesty, Chen Yuanzhao formally requested that he go to the highest place of the Hanyuan Hall of this Weiyang Palace to test the thunder. If Providence is tired of me, I will thunder five thunders and turn into powder, and I will be willing to die. If the heavens are added and the ministers are unharmed, please let go of your majesty's hands and feet, and those who dare to obstruct the will of the Son of Heaven with the will of heaven will be a lie, and they can be killed! ”

Then, without waiting for the emperor to express his position, he turned around again and stared at the few people led by Fu Yuan, Xiahou Yougong and others opposite, and a contemptuous mockery appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Life and death depend on the will of heaven, and there is no way to bring about good and evil! What do you think? Such a simple method, adults, do you dare to gamble? ”

Liu Che's heart was shocked. At the beginning, he was also a young man who walked in Chang'an, and what he admired most was those brave and righteous Spring and Autumn warriors. Since he sat on this throne, although for the needs of authority, his heart has gradually become sophisticated, his blood has gradually become cold, and he has become a high-ranking emperor in the world, and he will easily no longer be emotional for anything.

But at this moment, he was really moved. Yuan Zhao knew the dilemma in his heart, and he also knew that he was helpless to take care of his reputation, so he would rather give up his life and death to break the dilemma in front of him for himself. What a bone! Loyalty, bravery, and the spirit of a countryman...... No noble word is enough to describe him!

Liu Che almost wanted to stand up immediately, he wanted to use the emperor's power to forcibly suppress these disobedient officials, and he didn't want Yuan Zhao to risk his life. Such a courtier will definitely be a pillar of the Han Dynasty in the future, and it will be worth paying whatever price he pays.

But when the emperor saw the look that Yuan Zhao threw at him, he held back again. Because he saw arrogance and self-confidence in it.

"A word is a certainty, and there can be no remorse!"

Fu Yuan was overjoyed. And such a good thing? Originally, looking at the emperor's attitude, they were still very worried about whether they could keep their family safe today. I didn't expect the opponent to kill himself, so I can't blame anyone!

As long as Yuan Zhao dies, preferably by thunder, then everything he has done today has become a great sin that cannot be refuted!

Since the sword swung by the emperor has been punished by heaven's will, then the emperor is wrong, and this time it is no longer as simple as thinking about it. The emperor was so stupid that he listened to slander and killed the only surviving founding father, causing the wrath of the heavens, what virtue and how could he sit on the throne of the Son of Heaven?

Even if he is cheeky and does not automatically abdicate, then why should he continue to toss in front of the clan, the court, and the people of the world?

"Yuan Zhaoxiaoer, what you said is not allowed to be reversed! This is a place of great court, not a place for casual jokes. ”

Facing the smugness of his opponent, Yuan Zhao smiled faintly and made an affirmative gesture.

"Let's go! Please move outside the temple, everything will be decided by heaven! ”

After speaking, he bowed his hand to Emperor Liu Che, turned around and ran out of the hall.

Is this going to be fun? The rest of the officials, who had little to do with the dispute, were all excited and surprised. Seeing that the emperor was the first to step down from the throne, he hurriedly followed out. Naturally, the officials of the Lord's family were not to be outdone and strode forward. The rest of the courtiers hula lala followed, and the scene was very spectacular.

Outside the Hanyuan Palace, there are dozens of white marble steps high, and then there is a large square below. With such a high foundation, this majestic palace was built on it, and it naturally became the highest place in the entire Weiyang Palace.

Yuan Zhao stood still on the steps and was silent for a moment, and the royal feather forest army and palace guards around the square were on duty. The main hall of the Qin and Han dynasties is magnificent, the eaves obliquely point to the sky, and the various animal heads between the eaves ridges are different in form but vivid.

The gray eaves are reflected in the dark clouds under the rolling sky, and the time is reversed, this is the Han Dynasty Chang'an, in front of the palace.

Seeing that everyone came out, including the emperor, they followed. Yuan Zhao waved his hand, and a Yulin military captain approached and asked him to give him any orders. Yuan Zhao said something softly, the captain nodded, but he didn't dare to agree without permission, and bowed down to ask a chamberlain, who hurriedly walked to the emperor and whispered for instructions.

Although Liu Che was a little stunned, he still nodded and agreed, and the captain of the Yulin Military Academy was ordered to go out of the palace gate immediately, and after a while, he retrieved the wooden box from the hands of the people who had been waiting outside the palace gate.

The wooden box is very rudimentary, but it is made of white wood. Captain Yulin had already inspected the things outside the palace gate, and he was a little curious, he couldn't understand what the little marquis was going to do with this roll of iron rope.

Yuan Zhao took it and held it in his hand, a little heavy. I can't help but be a little funny, the smelting technology of this era is still a bit backward anyway. The smelting masters sent by the Zhuo family can be regarded as the most experienced in contemporary iron-making, but the simple matter of asking them to pull some iron wires according to their own requirements has actually made these messy things of different thicknesses. Fortunately, it shouldn't be in the way of using it today.

This was the method that Yuan Zhao had already thought of when the emperor sent Dongfang Shuo to Changle Plateau for help that day. So he simply explained the method to those smelting masters, and asked them to make a little bit overnight.

Early this morning, the master father Yan was not worried about Yuan Zhao fighting alone, he also came to Chang'an with Zhao Yuan, and he sat in the Changle Hou Mansion, and the sharp pen was naturally written by him.

Now, he has sent these strange things that Yuan Zhao specially wanted, what use does the little marquis want to use? Outside the palace gate, the master who was waiting quietly was very confused, Rao was resourceful, but he couldn't figure it out.