Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Okay! Stop arguing!"

Zhao Huan interrupted the ministers, realizing that none of them had any good intentions.

They might be planning to send me to my death, thus making them the ones who actively kill the old master and install a new one!

"My lords have many strategies, but if you only offer them without being willing to put them into practice, aren't they all just empty talk? Of these strategies, which one of you is willing to try them out yourself?"

As Zhao Huan spoke, he looked around at the people, trying to find someone who dared to meet his gaze, but unfortunately, there was not one.

"None of you are willing to try? Then am I supposed to personally carry out all these plans?"

The ministers remained silent, which amused Zhao Huan. If this wouldn't work and that wouldn't work, then what use were they to him? He had no choice but to abandon all their schemes. After all, based on his experience, as long as he surrendered honestly, Ren Yuan would certainly not do anything to him.

Only dishonest people want to take a gamble; Zhao Huan doesn't. He just wants to live.

"Your Majesty! You cannot surrender!"

"That's right, Your Majesty! If you surrender, you will become a ruler who has lost his country!"

……

Seeing that everyone was about to try to persuade him, Zhao Huan sneered and said:

"I am a king who lost his country, and you are ministers who lost his country. What's the difference? My reputation in history books is bad, but are yours any better?"

"Besides, I am still the ruler of a country, and I surrendered voluntarily. I should at least be granted the title of Earl of Anle. Gentlemen, think about it yourselves. Given your circumstances, do you think you can regain your positions in Dayi?"

Hearing Zhao Huan's words, the ministers objected. They all needed to eat, so why could he have a title while they couldn't even get food?

"Your Majesty! How could you do this?!"

"Indeed, Your Majesty, this is utterly disgraceful, utterly disgraceful!"

……

The ministers offered their opinions one after another, but in any case, they insisted that Zhao Huan should not be allowed to surrender on his own.

"What, you won't let me surrender? Are you planning to tie me up and then go and claim credit?"

Zhao Huan immediately saw through the ministers' thoughts. They wanted to gain merit, even if it meant surrendering with a reward!

Hey, but Zhao Huan doesn't want to give him credit for this!

"Somebody come!"

At Zhao Huan's command, the imperial guards of the Eastern Palace, who were originally under his command, immediately rushed in to protect him.

"My lords, I am not unreasonable. You want to live, and so do I. Only by surrendering can I preserve my wealth and status."

"If you want to stop me, then ask my imperial guards if their swords are sharp enough!"

The ministers were genuinely anxious. No, this situation is putting us in a difficult position.

"Your Majesty, you may surrender, but you cannot abandon so many of us. If you cannot give us an explanation today, we will not let you leave like this!"

"My lords, you've all been cramped!"

Zhao Huan shook his head and looked at the ministers.

"Am I the only emperor in this capital city?"

!

When Zhao Huan said this, the ministers were instantly dumbfounded.

No, what did His Majesty just say?

"Your Majesty, are you making fun of us? You are the only emperor in the capital!"

"My lords, have you forgotten our father? I honor him as the Retired Emperor and have kept him well-fed and clothed in the palace, haven't I?"

"I am merely the Emperor, but my father was the Retired Emperor! The Retired Emperor was also an Emperor! You gentlemen should be able to distinguish which is more important, right?"

Zhao Huan's voice was now full of seductive power. "I'm sorry, Father, but I really want to see what kind of expression you'll have when you see these people you've raised willingly betray you for their own lives and fortunes."

The prince once said that if one day foreign enemies come to the city gates, Father Emperor will abdicate in my favor and let me go to meet them.

Although Father Emperor did not do so, since the Prince has said so, he must have his reasons. I cannot take any risks, so I have no choice but to act first!

"I surrender, and you gentlemen have bound the Emperor Emeritus and surrendered. In any case, it is a voluntary surrender. Given Prince Ren's style of doing things, we should all have good days ahead."

After Zhao Huan said this, the ministers looked at each other, and finally bowed to Zhao Huan in unison.

"Your Majesty!"

This phrase, "Your Majesty is wise," was probably the most heartfelt statement Zhao Huan had heard in the past few days.

"My lords, disperse."

Under the protection of his guards, Zhao Huan left, leaving the ministers to struggle with their thoughts. After a long while, someone finally broke the silence.

"Shall we make a move, Lord Li?"

"Why are you looking at me? I am sixty-two years old this year. How could I possibly be a match for the retired emperor?"

"Alright, Lord Li isn't going. Gentlemen, let's go!"

"You're not a human being! You don't know how to respect your elders? Sigh, sigh, wait for me!"

……

Zhao Huan was escorted to his carriage, where he quickly got in and signaled to the coachman that he could drive off.

Don't be fooled by his calm demeanor as he fooled so many ministers earlier. Looking back now, it was still quite dangerous. If he had been misled by them, he might be tied up by that group right now.

"Zhao Huan, you are very clever."

Just as Zhao Huan was about to relax, the carriage window suddenly opened, and a person dressed in imperial guard uniform quickly slipped in!

"Protect... protect... Lord Shi?!"

Zhao Huan had just thought there was an assassin and had even called for his protection halfway through, only to find out it was Shi Qian.

"Yes, I saw it just now. You're not bad. If you continue like this, there shouldn't be any problem preserving the bloodline of your Zhao family."

Zhao Huan's carriage was large enough to seat three or four people, but Shi Qian didn't stand on ceremony and took up the space of two people.

"Then I must ask Lord Shi to put in a good word for me."

Zhao Huan knew Shi Qian's position in Renyuan's faction, so he didn't dare to put on any airs.

"As long as you behave well and don't cause trouble, you'll live a good life without my praise."

Shi Qian said, "Our relationship isn't that good, so don't try this on me."

"Yes, yes, I will need your guidance in the future."

Shi Qian did not respond. In fact, he had already prepared the flying needles in an instant. If Zhao Huan dared to listen to those ministers, Shi Qian would definitely have made the first move.

But in the end, this guy not only didn't take action, but also brought up his father to take the blame, which made Shi Qian have to look at him with more respect.

"You just gave yourself the title of Earl of Anle?"

Seeing Zhao Huan sitting properly, Shi Qian suddenly asked again.

"That was just a temporary expedient. Lord Shi, you are wise. I will be happy with whatever the Prince bestows upon me."

Zhao Huan quickly expressed his opinion.

"You don't need to be afraid. Your brother is kind-hearted. You surrendered without a fight this time, so the Western Army doesn't need to fight much. It's a great achievement. Perhaps you can really be granted the title of Earl of Anle."

Shi Qian spoke the truth.

"But you must remember, live in peace and tranquility. If one day you become restless and unhappy, then you can give up this title..."