Most of the people don't understand the disputes in the court, and they don't care much about right and wrong, black and white. In today's troubled times, the only thing everyone expects most is for the family to survive well.

Originally, everyone was worried and suspicious, although he had a reputation for benevolence and righteousness for many years, the people also admired him in their hearts, and he was so jealous by the Son of Heaven, and the whole family was persecuted, and everyone's hearts were full of tragic and heroic sympathy for him, but when the war was about to break out, no one could completely let go of their hearts to ensure that they would not hurt them.

But now, everyone has seen Xiao Xiao's intentions.

He sent a message into the city with a paper kite, telling them that as long as they didn't come out and walk around at will, they could save their lives if they didn't misunderstand, and the prince even promised that they would not disturb the lives of any of the people at will.

Everyone's hearts were full of hope, and the news on the paper kite also grew wings and flew quickly all over the streets and alleys, no one knew when the owl would attack, and soon, everyone in the capital hurriedly rushed to buy food.

In the imperial study, Li Qitian looked at the paper kite presented below, his hand gradually clenched, and there was panic and confusion in his eyes that could no longer be hidden.

This paper kite is the last warning, the warning of the Tiger Ben Army and the Pingnan Army to launch a general attack on the capital. As an emperor, he has neither money nor anyone in his hands now, and seeing that the butcher's knife is about to fall, he can only close his eyes and lead his neck to kill.

"What do the people in the city think?" For a long time, Li Qitian said with difficulty.

The spy lowered his eyes and pondered for a long time before he cautiously replied: "Back to the saint, the people seem to have relaxed a lot. ”

Li Qitian took two steps back, and sat weakly on the paulownia chair covered with bright yellow mats, the whole person seemed to have lost his strength, and he leaned back for a long time and couldn't speak.

A voice in his heart kept asking himself: What has he gained over the years? Isn't he, the Son of Heaven, what everyone wants? Why is it that when it comes to a critical moment, no one is willing to reach out and pull him?

Is this the state of the world?

He saw that he was defeated, and those people shrank their necks, and they didn't want to care about him as an emperor anymore?

He has practiced Zuo for ten years, has been prosperous, rich and noble, and now he is forced to such a point......

What should he do?

"Holy." Xiong Jinshui quickly stepped into the imperial study, "Lord Yu, Lord Song and several other adults ask to see you." ”

Li Qitian was a little irritable, he didn't want to see him, but when he thought of them, he might have thought of a way, even if he stood up and regained his spirits.

"Let them in."

"Yes."

Xiong Jinshui retreated.

After a while, he heard a chaotic sound of footsteps outside the temple.

Li Qitian felt a little strange, like Yu Ziqiu and Songquan, the remnants of the Northern Hebei Kingdom, who were the most family and had to pay attention to the rules in everything they did. Now they came to the imperial study to reply, but their footsteps were so messy, it was really strange.

At this moment, the spy who knelt on the ground to reply suddenly stood up, looked at the door of the temple with a tense face, his eyes became more and more focused, but his expression became more and more flustered.

"Holy! There was a large crowd of people surrounding them! ”

Li Qitian was shocked and said in disbelief: "What did you say? ”

"Holy Lord, the footsteps outside are not right! At least a few hundred people came from all around! ”

Li Qitian's heart thumped, the blood instantly receded from his face, his hands and feet seemed to be pierced into an ice cave, and he trembled with cold.

"It's the owl who came in!" Li Qitian exclaimed in surprise for a long time.

Who knew that the voice fell, and Yu Ziqiu's voice came from outside the hall gate: "Don't panic, the Son of Heaven, I just came to petition for the people!" ”

Li Qitian knew in his heart that something was wrong, so he walked quickly to the door of the hall with a composure, and pushed the door open with a "creak".

I saw that in the open space in front of the imperial study, there were two or three hundred people including Lin Lijinggiwei and Jin Wuwei. These people all had things in their hands, and they all focused their eyes on the imperial study.

You know, on weekdays, no one dares to be just a face.

Li Qitian pretended to be calm and asked loudly: "Wait for your presumptuousness!" This is Ouchi! With so many people gathered outside my study, don't you want to rebel! ”

Yu Ziqiu's face had a smile on his face, and his voice was full of indifference: "The Holy One is angry." The ministers did not mean to do so. ”

"Nothing? So what do you mean when you're standing here now? Could it be that he brought the Gyeonggi Guard, the Imperial Forest Army, and the Jin Wuwei to perform a battle formation in front of me? ”

Yu Ziqiu smiled, "The Son of Heaven doesn't need to be so anxious, after thinking about it, the ministers also want to share their worries for the Son of Heaven." You love the people with all your heart, so naturally you are reluctant to see the lives of the people in misery. I also heard that Prince Zhongshun had sent paper kites into the city, and after discussing with them, they felt that Prince Zhongshun was not a man of his word, and thought that if he did not act rashly, he would naturally be able to save the lives of the people. ”

"Yes, the Holy One will also understand the ministers." Song Quan smiled and said, "As a child of destiny, the Holy Lord will naturally consider the people wholeheartedly. As long as you can stabilize the dawn, then everything will be easy to do in the future. ”

Li Qitian gritted his teeth, looked at the few Beiji relics in front of him, and then looked at the guards of the Royal Forest Army behind them, and said disappointedly: "Okay, you guys are so good!" At the critical moment, you don't want to solve the problem, but you want to sacrifice the emperor? What is the difference between you doing this and handing over the Great Zhou Jiangshan to others! ”

"The saints are noble, the ministers are all vulgar people, the ministers also have small families, and the small families are also common people, there is no reason to let so many ordinary people come to the funeral with us, right?" Song Quan said the truth, with a smile on his face, but he seemed to be ridiculing Li Qitian.

Li Qitian was furious and scolded loudly: "Come on, arrest this group of thieves!" ”

Who knew that the voice fell, but no one around responded! Only Li Qitian was anxiously jumping to his feet, and the rest of them were looking ahead expressionlessly.

The fear in Li Qitian's heart gradually deepened, and his face was not as graceful and cautious as usual. A guard listened to the order, and quickly led people to the gate of the imperial study, and defended the courtyard to the death.

"Holy Lord, I have wronged you to rest here these days." Yu Ziqiu and Songquan saluted Li Qitian in unison, and planned to retreat.

Li Qitian roared angrily: "Aren't you waiting for Mo to be bought by the gang!" So join forces to force the palace! I tell you, it's useless! ”

Yu Ziqiu said: "You are angry, the minister has no intention of forcing the palace, and the minister just chooses the most beneficial method for the people to implement it and minimize the casualties." The Son of Heaven should only have a quiet recuperation, and in the future, you may be able to live a good and leisurely life. “