The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1173

Charlie received the tiger tally from Solomon, a cool smile playing on his lips.

"Charlie, can you release my family now?"

Solomon's eyes revealed a murderous intent.

Charlie, however, felt no fear whatsoever.

With a wave of his hand, he ordered his men to release Solomon's family.

Solomon left angrily with his family.

After Solomon left, Charlie hurried to Xu Tian's courtyard.

Feeling flattered in front of Xu Tian, ​​he was even more overjoyed.

"Your Highness, look what I've got!"

Xu Tian's face remained expressionless upon seeing the tiger tally.

He believed that Charlie had no power whatsoever, and even with an army, he had no real authority.

"If the army were to be used to force the king to abdicate, it would inevitably provoke protests from the ministers."

"At that time, not only will you not be able to ascend to the throne, but you will also become the target of public criticism."

After hearing Xu Tian's words, Charlie immediately realized the same thing.

The reason he hadn't thought of these things before was because he was too arrogant.

They believed that everything had already fallen into place.

But after Xu Tian's reminder, he instantly realized that it was all just his own imagination, and it was too simplistic.

"Then, Your Highness, what do you think should be done about this matter?"

He couldn't think of a solution for the time being.

Xu Tian pondered for a moment, then said to Charlie:

"Why don't you support a prince? That way, things will proceed smoothly."

“A prince who can be controlled will allow you to still hold real power, and no one will doubt you.”

Charlie frowned slightly; this was indeed the only thing he could do for now.

Because he was neither a prince nor a king, if he suddenly ascended to the throne, no one would recognize him.

Solomon will definitely be the first to stand up and oppose it.

If he joins the opposing ministers, everyone will surely be on the opposing side.

He will indeed become the target of public criticism, just as Xu Tian said.

"I can suggest that you choose Prince Jinxiu, who is not favored by the king. Everyone in Yangguo knows that Jinxiu is a good-for-nothing."

“Such a prince is easy to control. He might even have difficulty becoming a prince, let alone a king.”

Charlie thought it made perfect sense.

Charlie ultimately adopted Xu Tian's suggestion and decided to support the useless prince first, so that it would be a natural progression and no one would say anything.

He can completely hold all the real power in his own hands.

After the useless prince became the ruler, he was nothing more than a pawn.

At that time, what difference will there be between him and the king!

Of course, he remained a person who gave orders.

Xu Tian had already investigated the princes under the king.

This is all just in case.

Charlie currently has no real power and can only use this action to suppress the opinions of his ministers.

He felt that what Xu Tian said made a lot of sense.

Although he now holds the Tiger Tally, he can only seize the throne; he cannot become the ruler of the country himself.

He must support a new emperor, one who is truly capable of ascending to the throne, yet able to defy public opinion.

Charlie secretly plotted to put Jinxiu in danger, because Jinxiu was completely incapable of thinking things through.

After Charlie plotted to put him in danger, he then ordered someone to rescue him.

After this back and forth, Jinxiu, out of gratitude for Charlie saving her life, said even more:

"My benefactor is above all. I would do anything for you, even be your slave, if you just say the word."

This is exactly what Charlie wants.