The Prodigal Son of Northern Liang: Starting with Signing in to Find the Four Ghosts of Western Huna

What kind of sincerity could move Xu Xiao?

"Your Majesty... Alas!" Zhang Julu stamped his foot and beat his chest: "I suggest that Your Majesty issue a decree of self-reproach to the world! The decree should state that you have failed in your duty to educate your son, that Princess Suizhu was cunning and vicious, that she forced Xu Fengnian to his death, and that Princess Suizhu and her... mother should be executed!"

Gum!

Emperor Liyang swallowed hard.

If killing one woman and one beloved concubine could quell the trouble, that would be wonderful, but he knew things weren't that simple.

as predicted.

Zhang Julu continued, heartbroken, saying each word with utmost care: "Furthermore, in recognition of your merit in pacifying the world and your status as a pillar of the state, I hereby bestow upon you the title of King of the First Rank! You shall be allowed to travel in a six-horse chariot, wear a sword and shoes in the palace, and shall not bow before the emperor! I will also cede three more prefectures to you!"

"In this way, Your Majesty's sincerity will be as clear as day and night. Even if Xu Xiao wanted to send troops again, he would have no excuse. Thus, a great disaster can be averted, but it would be an injustice to Your Majesty..."

After saying this.

Emperor Li Yang was stunned!

He beheaded the princess, killed the concubines, and issued an edict of self-reproach to the world!

One word side by side isn't enough, are you going to bestow three more prefectures?

The first few points are easy to resolve.

What does it matter if a wife and children die for the sake of the country? The title of "King of the First Rank" is impressive, but it is just an empty name.

But Xu Xiao now rules over three states!

If he were granted three more prefectures, then the title of "one side by side" would no longer be empty words; he would truly be the second emperor of the Li Yang Dynasty!

And in doing so...

Doesn't this mean declaring to the whole world that Emperor Li Yang is afraid of Xu Xiao?

From then on, Xu Xiao's reputation soared, and he held immense power over six states!

The Li Yang royal family will become a laughing stock in the world!

Zhang Julu's plan was indeed effective!

With this plan, Xu Xiaoli gained both face and reputation. Even if he was heartbroken for his son and wanted to send troops, he had no reason or excuse left.

We have no legitimate reason to attack!

Even the emperor has regressed so much, what more do you want?

But it is indeed extremely disrespectful!

It's like drinking poison to quench thirst, raising a tiger to cause trouble, yet it's something we have no other choice but to do!

"this..."

"this..."

Emperor Liyang was in a dilemma.

He hated Xu Fengnian to the core!

He thought to himself, "No wonder he's the number one playboy in Liyang!"

Even in death, they're still causing us so much trouble!

I was just struggling with this decision.

The officials unanimously declared, "We second that proposal! We beseech Your Majesty to make the final decision!"

Even if Xu Xiao rules over six states, they can still serve as officials and enjoy wealth and honor.

Has the royal family lost face?

What does this have to do with the officials?

But if a real war breaks out, Xu Xiao will have a legitimate reason to avenge his son. More than 300,000 iron cavalry will march into the capital. When that happens, the world will truly change, and the first ones to be replaced will be them!

Who doesn't understand the implications of this?

This kind of tactic of persuading the king to suffer humiliation can only be described as something Zhang Zhao of Jiangdong would call a master!

"Hey!"

Seeing the officials in such a state, Emperor Liyang sighed deeply.

He is not reconciled!

He initially had the advantage, but after a series of micro-managements, Xu Fengnian died, turning the tide and shifting the balance of power!

Just as he was in a state of great distress, a report came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty, four men dressed in green, carrying the token of Xu Xiao, the King of Beiliang, have arrived and say they want to retrieve Xu Fengnian's body!"

what?

Emperor Li Yang was greatly alarmed!

Holding Xu Xiao's token?

Could it be that Xu Xiao already knows about Xu Fengnian's death?

The emperor was unsettled by the thought that the Li Yang Dynasty might be destroyed in his hands!

He immediately shouted, "Give him the body! Draft an edict! Draft an edict immediately! Order the death of Princess Suizhu and her mother... no! Send these two to Beiliang, where Xu Xiao will personally execute them! Grant Xu Xiao the title of King of the First Rank and bestow upon him three prefectures! Proclaim this to the world immediately, and be quick!"

In his desperation, even Emperor Li Yang's voice cracked!

The arrival of the four men in green was like a death warrant!

They forced the emperor to make a decision immediately!

In his view, the stability of the country was far more important than becoming a laughing stock, raising a tiger to cause trouble, or losing the dignity of the royal family!

∞ Li Yang died at his hands. How can he face his ancestors in the afterlife?

The king dies for the state, the emperor guards the nation's gate?

Give it a try?

Stop joking. Do you even have the ability to compete with Huaqiang?

No more hesitation!

Otherwise, by the time Xu Xiao angrily raises an army, it will be too late!

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Chapter 1: Resurrection, and return to the palace with this young master!

From Fengge.

On the disheveled bed, Princess Suizhu was weeping bitterly!

His eyes were bloodshot and his hair was disheveled.

An overwhelming sense of despair washed over me!

She knew that her marriage to Xu Fengnian was a legitimate one.

There is no escape by running away.

Regardless of Xu Fengnian's character, she's committed to him for life; he's the only man she can have.

So, a show of force is just that—a show of force.

Humiliation is humiliation.

In truth, it's nothing more than a matter of saving face.

After all, as Xu Fengnian said, they would be his people sooner or later.

But now.

With Xu Fengnian's death, everything changed!

Princess Suizhu was not a brainless person!

She knew it all too well.

He was going to be buried with Xu Fengnian!

"Asshole! Asshole!"

"You humiliated me in life, and now you've dragged me down with you in death. Even as a ghost, I, this princess, will not let you go! I will!"

For a time,

Her face paled, and her mournful cries lingered in the air.

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outside the house.