The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"You're the one who's right?"

"Useless trash, I really don't know where you get the nerve to say such things."

"Open your dog eyes and look carefully, see who's really in the right!"

As Boss Cao finished speaking, the scene in the sky shifted to the palace.

All the officials stood in their positions as if it were a normal court assembly, as if nothing had happened before and it was just a normal court assembly.

"May I ask Your Majesty, when do you plan to send the border troops back?"

After observing in silence for a moment, Zheng Chong chose to speak first.

He believed that Liu Bang's confidence stemmed from the border troops sent by several powerful clans.

As long as they can trick the border troops into returning, they will still have the final say in the capital!

"Yes, Your Majesty, there has been a lot of unrest in Shu, and the threat from Jiangdong is also considerable. Keeping the border troops in the capital is probably not a long-term solution!"

"Your Majesty should send the border troops away as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable if the border were lost!"

"With us here and the city's garrison troops, there's absolutely no need for the capital to keep such a large army!"

"And General Guanqiu Jian should be guarding Huainan, but he is in the capital now. If Jiangdong is lost, he will be punished even with a hundred deaths!"

"General Wenqin, why are you here? Is the capital a place you should be?"

After Zheng Chong spoke, the emperor remained silent but did not react too strongly, and the court gradually became lively.

Initially, the focus was simply on getting the border troops back to the frontier as soon as possible.

It gradually evolved into a conflict targeting Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin.

Even Liu Bang could tell that many of them spoke with undisguised accusation.

No, have all the powerful clans and aristocratic families in the Great Wei become this arrogant?

Although he was a mere puppet under the suppression of the Sima family when he stayed in the capital.

Even so, he really hadn't expected it.

They were clearly rebels one minute, and the next minute they had the nerve to complain about the heroes who quelled the rebellion.

Either these people are too stupid and don't understand their own position.

Either the Cao Wei emperors before them were too lenient with them, to the point that in their eyes, even rebellion was not a big deal.

You agree, right, Cao Fang?

Liu Bang glared at Cao Fang, who was standing not far away, and Cao Fang trembled.

"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of usurping the throne. It was them who told me that Your Majesty deserted the battlefield and that the country could not be without a ruler for a day. That's why I was allowed to return to the capital and sit on the throne."

"Your Majesty, I have been deceived by them. During the days I have been on the throne, I have not dared to issue a single decree. What you have seen are the imperial edicts they drafted themselves, and I have never been allowed to see them!"

Although he guessed that Liu Bang might not blame him, Cao Fang still hurriedly explained.

He was a typical coward.

There's not even a need for threats; a single glance is enough to make him reveal everything.

"Minister Zheng, let's put aside what you just said. Regarding what the Prince of Qi said, I have another urgent question I want to ask you."

"You think that I deserted my post in the face of battle, and that the country cannot be without a ruler for a day, so you supported the King of Qi to ascend the throne. I can understand this and will not blame you for it."

"But as for the rest, please explain to me that there is no law or ancestral instruction of my Great Wei that states that a subject can draft an edict for the emperor."

"And when I raised my army in Chang'an, the proclamation you issued to the world, if I remember correctly, should also have been reviewed by the Emperor, right?"

"Could you please explain this matter to me first?"

Liu Bang asked with a half-smile.

Zheng Chong: "..."

“The situation was urgent at the time. I thought that the one who sent troops from Chang’an was the traitor Jiang Wei, so I hurriedly issued a proclamation to mobilize troops to attack him.”

"As for the imperial edict, although I have not consulted the emperor, I have discussed it with the empress dowager."

“It is indeed an act of treason for a subject to issue an edict on behalf of the emperor, but the empress dowager, as the mother of the nation, naturally has the right to make some decisions on behalf of the emperor.”

"If Your Majesty does not believe me, you may order me to confront the Empress Dowager!"

In his heart, the Empress Dowager was always a member of the Sima family.

He used to be considered a lackey of the Sima family, and his relationship with Empress Dowager Guo and the Guo family was quite good.

He believed that, given his reputation, Empress Dowager Guo would not expose him to his face.

"Oh? Very well, Uncle Jiao, go and invite the Empress Dowager!"

"I will never allow an innocent person to suffer the slightest injustice."

Liu Bang waved his hand, and Jiao Bo jogged off to Yongning Palace to invite the Empress Dowager.

After Jiao Bo left, he spoke the second half of the sentence in a gloomy tone.

"But we will not allow those who disobey to live even a moment longer!"

……

"Who's in charge of the palace now?"

"Has Sima Shi returned? Or have Zheng Chong and his men changed the emperor again?"

"Eunuch Guo, go and inquire a little, but don't attract the attention of others."

"Also, send someone to keep an eye on the young emperor's movements. Although I don't expect him to come back right now, I at least need to make sure he's still alive."

Inside Yongning Palace, Empress Dowager Guo originally resolved that she would never step out of Yongning Palace while the aristocratic families like Zheng Chong were in charge.

This was the safest option for her, since the palace had everything she needed.

But if you stay in a small place for too long, you will feel bored and dull.

Just like now.

She desperately wanted to know how much longer she would have to stay in this boring palace, or if there was really no hope of ever regaining her freedom.

"Whoo!"

Guo Gonggong was reliable; he had just responded when he turned and walked out.

Before he could even step out of the palace gate, he was greeted by a palace maid who brought in an acquaintance.

Jiao Bo, a yellow-gate attendant of the emperor and a close attendant of the emperor!

They met countless times while training the assassins.

Back then, Jiao Bo was still cautious and timid; he had never been as spirited and confident as he is now.

His expression was so striking that even Eunuch Guo was somewhat hesitant to recognize him.

"You are……"

"Eunuch Guo, where are we going?"

Finally, it was Uncle Jiao who greeted them first.

"We need to go... The Empress Dowager wants us to go... to find out about His Majesty. The Empress Dowager still cares about His Majesty."

After a moment's consideration, Eunuch Guo decided to abandon the Empress Dowager's first instruction.

After all, Jiao Bo's return meant that the palace was once again occupied by the young emperor.

And this time, without the Sima family, the young emperor will no longer be subject to anyone's control.

Zheng Chong? Fu Gu? Or perhaps some other powerful clan?

Compared to that little emperor, they're all a joke!

"As it happens, His Majesty also wishes to see the Empress Dowager. Please inform Eunuch Guo that His Majesty is waiting for the Empress Dowager at the court meeting."

"Oh? His Majesty is waiting for the Empress Dowager at court? Isn't that a bit against etiquette?"

"Eunuch Jiao, could you please tell me the reason for this?"

"They said that the decrees and edicts issued during this period were all issued by the Empress Dowager."

"?"

"They're talking bullshit!"