The huge Xuanzheng Hall was soon divided into two camps, one was the mighty "counterinsurgency" faction, led by Nangong Lie, He Wuji and others, and the other was ......

Su Shi couldn't help but look behind him, in addition to his three sons, there were only three or four old ministers who assisted the first emperor in the past, and the people were so thin that they really couldn't be called a "faction".

No matter how calm and light his face was, he still couldn't restrain his apprehension, confusion and anger at Pei Yu's rash actions in his heart.

This highness used to be very gentle and elegant, quite a bit of "Mount Tai collapsed in front of him and his face did not change", how did he become so stupid now? If he enters Tianjing City as usual, then no matter whether he succeeds or fails at that time, the secret decree in his hand can still save his life in the end. But now that the news of his raising troops to force the palace has spread all over the government and the opposition, what is the use of this secret decree?!

Su Shi raised his eyes and looked at Pei Zhao, who was sitting on the throne expressionlessly, and a huge fear arose in his heart. Since Pei Zhao ascended the throne, he has suppressed the gate valve nobles led by the Su family everywhere, belittled his two sons in a row, and destroyed the Mo family, but even at that time, he has never been so afraid as he is now.

Pei Zhao: How much does he know about this matter? He didn't seem to say anything just now, but in fact, he had quietly confirmed the fact of Pei Yu's rebellion, and invalidated the secret decree in a few words. Could it be, he had actually seen Pei Yu's mind a long time ago, but he kept standing still, forcing Pei Yu to stand still and raise troops, so as to cut off all his ways to live? !

For a moment, Su Shi actually regretted it in his heart. He clearly knows that His Majesty's current literary and martial arts are beyond the reach of King De, and now that the situation is in the middle of the court, even the people praise His Majesty. Whether it is soldiers, horses, strategy or people's hearts, King De has no chance of winning at all. The secret decree in his hand may have been used as a life-saving talisman between the Su family and King De in the past, but now that King De has reversed, this secret decree can no longer be done.

This trace of remorse was like a footprint in the ice and snow, and it was soon buried by the heavy snow. From the day he made up his mind to send a letter to King Toku, he had already imagined that this would be the case today. But what could he do?

If you don't rebel, then you can only be caught with your hands tied up, and watch the glory of the Su family for a hundred years be destroyed in your own hands; If it's the other way around, there's at least a glimmer of hope, isn't it?

Moreover......

Su Shi's eyes that had always had a gentle smile became a little deep, in addition to the secret decree in his hand, there was also an even more deadly dagger, which would definitely be able to accurately pierce Pei Zhao's vital point. His Ah Yu, he is the most beloved pearl in the palm of his hand, since he is the daughter of the Su family, why not do something for the Su family? !

Thinking of this, Su Shi took a deep breath, trembled and took out the secret decree that had been hidden for a long time from his arms, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the old minister has the secret decree of the first emperor in his hand, and I ask Your Majesty to tell the minister!" ”

Pei Zhao stared at Su Shi coldly for a long time, and suddenly smiled slightly: "Su Xiang, please speak." ”

He has always been very cold to people, and this reaction did not make others have any objections, but the uneasiness in Su Shi's heart became more and more intense, and Pei Zhao's look confirmed his previous speculation.

He had long known the existence of this secret decree, and if he didn't move before, it was a "radical method", forcing Pei Yu to cut off the only way to live!

The eldest son behind him, Su Xian, obviously also thought of this, and couldn't help but turn around to look at his two younger brothers, but what he remembered was the situation when the five brothers took their younger sister to see the lanterns together, but now there are only two of the four younger brothers left, and the younger sister is ...... His heart was in a mess, and he was a little dazed for a while, only to feel that the Su family seemed to have reached a desperate situation, and he really didn't know what to do. At this moment, Su Shi's voice suddenly sounded, pulling all his thoughts back:

"The Nine Emperor Prince Pei Yu, gentle and frugal, very heartfelt, I am dying today, I only regret that I ordered his southern tour that day, so that I can't see ...... today"

A lengthy text is like a copper kettle dripping in the hall, accompanied by Su Shi's voice knocking on everyone's hearts one by one, although most of the people in the hall are young courtiers, and not most of them are from powerful backgrounds, but the first emperor's favor for Pei Yu, everyone knows more or less, not to mention those old ministers who have been with him since the first emperor ascended the throne. And the atmosphere in the hall was extremely silent when Su Shi finished reading the last sentence:

"My life is not long in coming, and the only one who has to worry about me is the emperor's nine sons. Although Pei Yu, the ninth son of the emperor, did not have the opportunity to succeed to the unification, he was also the pillar of the imperial court and the humerus of the great emperor. I hope that the new monarch will remember the four words of brother, friend and brother, the tolerance of the wide, the belief of the good, if it is not the capital crime of seeking the usurpation of the throne, it cannot be regarded as a crime, and it is admirable. ”

This secret decree, Su Shi once copied a copy and sent it to Youzhou privately, and was intercepted by Lin Bu's subordinates halfway, because before Pei Yu saw it, Pei Zhao also passed by. At that time, Pei Zheng was also on the side, and he was a little sad about the first emperor's maintenance of Pei Yu like this, but he didn't think so.

He has never needed the care and affection of others, and he didn't need it when he was alone in the past, but now that he has Ah Jin, he treats these things as if they were a mustard.

The ministers were silent for a moment, but Fang Shizhong took the lead and said, "Su Xiang's move is really incredible. This secret decree of the first emperor is very clear: "If it is not a capital crime of seeking to usurp the throne, it cannot be regarded as a crime." Could it be that Su Xiang still thinks that now the evidence is conclusive, but Pei Yu's move is not considered a usurpation of the throne? ”

Su Shi said lightly: "Whether it is a rebellion or not, it doesn't matter what the old minister said, and it doesn't count what Lord Fang said." He looked up at Pei Zhao and slowly knelt down: "The old minister takes the Su family as a guarantee, beg Your Majesty to think twice, don't send troops hastily, so as not to hurt the brother's harmony!" ”

"Brother and gas?" Nangong Lie sneered: "The so-called brother and brother Gong, then you must also be a younger brother and respect your brother first, Master Su, let's not mention this rebellion or not rebellion, just the eight major crimes impeached by Lord He can show that Pei Yu is not a good type!" ”

What General Nangong said was reasonable, but the old minister had to say more. If Lord He's recital is true, but General Nangong's recital is not, then what should be done with His Royal Highness King De at that time? Su Shi's eyes were full of provocation: "General, don't forget the secret decree of the first emperor!" ”

"You!" Nangong Liewuren's temper, where can he stand such anger, when even if he wants to teach people a lesson, Lin Bu on the side took the lead in stopping him, and said in a low voice: "Brother Yi is confused?" Your Majesty has already guessed through the thoughts of that old horseman, you are beating people in the main hall at this time, and you are the only one who suffers! ”

Nangong Lie gritted his teeth, glared at Su Shi fiercely, and slowly knelt down and said, "The last general lost his honor in front of his palace, please give His Majesty a sin." ”

"If you know your sin, do it according to the statutes." Pei Zhao looked at Su Shi quietly, his gaze was as cold as if it was mixed with ice, and he could see that several old ministers behind Su Shi were in a cold sweat, and after a long time, he suddenly smiled, and his voice could not hear the slightest emotion: "What Su Xiang means, is this matter still doubtful?" ”

Su Shi never thought that Pei Zhao would talk to him so kindly, and his heart sank again, so he had to bite the bullet and say: "Your Majesty is wise, according to the old minister, this matter is full of suspicions, and it is really not appropriate to act rashly, this is ......."

"Needless to say." Pei Zhao retracted his gaze and said lightly: "I give Pei Yu three days, if he gives me a satisfactory answer within these three days, I will not be blamed according to the secret decree of the first emperor, if it is still like this after three days......"

Under the frightened gaze of everyone, Pei Zhao's voice with a sharp aura, straight into everyone's heart: "According to the laws of Da Cao, those who seek to usurp the throne should be punished by the nine clans, and I will add one more clan, in addition to the ten clans, the main offender will be cracked, and the accomplice will be hit with a golden gourd." Are Su Xiang and the rest of the Qing family willing to be a guarantor? ”

As soon as these words came out, several old ministers behind Su Shi, and even a few ministers who stood in line early were shocked into a cold sweat, even He Wuji, the well-informed and strict secretary of the Criminal Department, also changed his face. Su Shi keenly noticed that the few old ministers behind him were almost unable to support it, so he glanced at it with a threat, lifted the corner of his robe and knelt down with his three sons, and said loudly: "The Su family is willing to guarantee His Royal Highness King De, please give your majesty an order!" ”

Now, where is there any way back! Several old ministers thought about the handle they were held in their hands by Su Shi, so they had to kneel down helplessly: "The old minister is willing to vouch for His Royal Highness King De!" ”

They had already been frightened, where did they dare to look up at Pei Zhao's face? I could only hear his voice so cold that it seemed to freeze people three feet in his ears:

"Since this is the case, then let Su Huo go and announce the decree to Pei Yu, which can be regarded as a chance for me to give him a chance to make meritorious contributions. In order to prevent chaos, Nangong Lie and Lin Bu personally led 10,000 Xuanjia troops to garrison the city gate and palace gate from now on, patrolling three times a day, and there must be no half-point difference! ”

Hearing that his fourth son, who had been in the detention center for many days, was suddenly mentioned, Su Shi's hand hidden in his sleeve tightened, and seeing that Pei Zhao was looking at him with a smile, he had to try his best to restrain the fear in his heart, and said slowly: "Old minister...... Thank you, Your Majesty! ”

The fact that such a major event happened today can really be described as "shocking the government and the opposition," and many officials still have a sense of kinship after they have left the court. He Wuji and the others followed Pei Zhao all the way into the Yanhe Palace, and Fang said with a smile: "Your Majesty is really strategic, since Su Shi has such courage and is willing to be a guarantor, then it is natural to send his fourth son to Pei Yu." ”

Fang Shizhong also smiled: "Actually, Su Shi is scheming, and he has long known that Pei Yu will definitely be a defeat this time, but His Majesty ordered Su Yu to go and make an order, then Pei Yu will definitely be suspicious of the Su family in his heart, and we will just wait to see the good show." ”