Chapter 291: A House Full of Flowers Intoxicated Three Thousand Guests

No longer caring about Prince Changlin, Mei Changsu led his men into the main hall with a frown on his face. There were too many people. If something happened, he would be prepared.

Moreover, he should not be in the hall. He was not an official appointed by the court. Even though many people knew that he had made great contributions in the battle of Southern Chu, he existed as a counselor.

In this hall, besides the royal family members, there are also court officials of the third rank and above. The rest are royal nobles from various countries. If they are not of the third rank, they are not qualified to enter this hall.

There was a unique table in the hall, just below the throne. Shen Qingzhou had just chatted with him and returned here.

He attacked Nihuang and Mu Qing, two kings from the same family, while on the other sides were the royal families of big countries such as Dayu and Nanchu, which was considered respectful.

Logically speaking, with so many people here, no matter how quiet their individual voices are, combined they shouldn't be so silent. However, inside and outside the hall are now two completely different worlds.

Everything is because of that man, Shen Zheng. Now he can be said to be the real prime minister of the world. Although Daliang now unifies the world, everyone knows that the real leader is Shen Zheng.

Fairness, supporting the people, even for the victorious soldiers, generous rewards for sacrifice, and the surviving soldiers being able to divide the land, even if it is slow, but everyone knows who the scales are on their side.

Right now, the people who really hate Shen Qingzhou are the ones present at this banquet. About 90% of them have opinions about him, even loyal ministers like Shen Zhui and Cai Quan. They are all smart people. If they continue like this, all their generations' accumulation will be divided up.

You can do good things, but if you really have to make sacrifices, everyone will feel uncomfortable. But you can't blame him because it is difficult for everyone to separate personal beliefs from family interests.

Only people like Nie Feng and Xia Dong, who have no family burden, can fully support Shen Qingzhou. Yes, even though Nie Feng was excited when he learned that Lin Shu was not dead, he had already sided with Shen Qingzhou in his heart.

The Red Flame Army is his mother's family, but he was promoted directly to Duke because of Shen Qingzhou after leading the troops to defeat the old enemy Beiyan. He is not stupid. Although he has good abilities, he has Shen Qingzhou's logistics support and those invincible Liangshan heroes. What is there for him to be proud of?

Because Xia Dong also went on the expedition together, she is now a noble lady and is temporarily in charge of the Xuan Jing Division. Shen Qingzhou has never taken any action in this department, but he has never eliminated it either. This is evidence, and it is not time for him to withdraw yet.

Shen Qingzhou felt all kinds of gazes, and didn't want to distinguish them. There were too many people, and they were all unfriendly anyway.

He was waiting, or rather, many people were also waiting. Everyone knew that the chances to take action against Shen Qingzhou were getting smaller and smaller. If the reform was completed within Daliang, it would be completely useless even if he was killed. Who could give up something that was already in hand? Nowadays, even for the whole world, the reform was only in its early stages, and people were needed to count and distribute it. Shen Qingzhou had been handling this step and had already distributed a lot, but more had not yet been distributed.

"My humble self, Yuwen Nian, greets Lord Shen." Suddenly, a female voice in search was heard, and many people came to watch the fun.

Nihuang felt a little unhappy inside, but she was an open-minded person. She believed that Shen Qingzhou could rule the world and would definitely be able to see through these tricks.

That’s right, in public, a princess of a fallen country spoke softly to the de facto ruler of the world, even though the other party was the main culprit for the destruction of the country.

Moreover, it was she who led the people to conquer Nanchu. Knowing that this woman he had met before was very strong-willed, the last battle of Nanchu did not actually involve a full-blown fight. Perhaps it was because Dayu set an example. Yeqin, Beiyan, and Dayu were successively destroyed, and Nanchu finally surrendered.

In fact, the capital of Southern Chu had the strongest combat power. The coalition forces of various countries fought and retreated, and finally gathered in the capital of Southern Chu. However, there was nothing they could do. The coalition forces had a large number of people, but they were barely united. No one was willing to defend Southern Chu to the death. In the end, Southern Chu took the initiative to open the city and surrender. It can be said that they were trying to preserve their strength, but it can also be said that they were cowardly.

But Yuwen Nian was definitely the most determined person defending the city. There were very few women on the battlefield, and she was particularly conspicuous. After all, she had martial arts skills, and unlike ordinary women, she was a disciple of Yue Xiu Ze.

If she had not been to Jinling and fought with Princess Nihuang, and if Xiao Jingrui had not been there, she would most likely not have come back alive.

Yuwen Nian looked at Shen Qingzhou with anger, wishing she could hack him to death. She was a very good person among the powerful and wealthy, very kind, but she was really loyal to Nanchu. In the original novel, Mei Changsu considered the development of Nanchu to be very good, with many talented people, and there was a tendency for it to completely surpass Daliang.

The development itself was good, but Shen Qingzhou conquered the world and brought the war to Nanchu. As for Nanchu taking the initiative to send troops, hasn't this always happened?

She also hated the other countries. If it hadn't given Shen Qingzhou an excuse to counterattack, she would have been in a standoff with Nihuang for years. At most, she would have continued the standoff.

This time, she took the initiative to come and pay her respects to Shen Qingzhou. Naturally, she had her own ideas, as well as the intentions of Nan Chu. In the final analysis, she wanted to use friendship to slowly corrupt the number one man in the world. It could be Yuwen Nian, or it could be someone else. Now, only she and Shen Zheng had met.

This is a means, and it does not give up anything else. A country, even if it is destroyed, will not put everything together.

Yu Wennian knew that she was willing to do so. Many people in Nanchu hoped that she could show up as Shen Zheng. Shen Qingzhou did not have a wife. If this worked out, it would be possible to replace Liang with Chu. Even if it didn't work out, there would be no loss.

"You are full of resentment in your heart. The strategy has nothing to do with you. No matter who is behind you, since Nan Chu has been destroyed, you should live well as long as you survive." Shen Qingzhou said.

"Lord Shen, the country is destroyed and the family is ruined, where else can Nian go?" Yuwen Nian didn't expect Shen Qingzhou to directly expose it. She herself is also a member of the Langya Beauty List. You are really not tempted, but it does not affect her continued pretending to be pitiful.

She knew that capturing Shen Qingzhou would be beneficial rather than harmful. At the very least, how much strength Nan Chu could retain would depend on this person.

This is the choice of her faction. Yuwen Xuan and she are both the younger generation of this faction. Of course, there are other choices, but they have all left Nanchu and headed for the East China Sea, and will inevitably oppose Daliang in the future.

"I've seen you in the battle report. You were captured by Prince Nihuang himself. I heard that in the court, you firmly opposed surrender and wanted to defend the capital to the death. You don't seem like a weak person. So retreat." Shen Qingzhou said.

"Four hundred thousand people took off their armor together, but not one of them was a man. How ridiculous." Yuwen Nian was about to say something, but after hearing Shen Qingzhou's half sentence, he turned and left.

She couldn't stop crying. She didn't expect that the person who understood her best in this world was the villain Shen Qingzhou.

She herself had not expected that with the enemy at the gates, so many grown men would actually think of surrendering. She could accept the fear of death, but after surrendering, she was still accused by many people of wanting to resist, which was too inhuman.

"Prince Shen has high praise for this girl." Nihuang said. She felt like eating a fly in her heart. At the same time, Daliang felt very interesting. After all, Daliang was the winner.

"Good poem. It's a pity that this woman is in Nan Chu." Nie Feng suddenly said.

"Hmph, Nie Feng, do you think that no one can recognize you, the traitor who rebelled against the State of Liang, the thief who stole the country?" The last four words were directed at Shen Qingzhou. It must be said that when it comes to speaking, the civil servant is very good and he directly pointed out Nie Feng's identity.

In fact, many people also had doubts, but they dared not and could not say it. This time, it started through the mouths of some people.

However, these 400,000 people took off their armor, which broke the defense of other countries. Those sitting here are all surrenderists, and the tough ones are either still resisting in the East China Sea or have died.

"Your Majesty has arrived." Emperor Liang timed his arrival very well, and I don't know if it was intentional, but he came just after I cursed him.

Emperor Liang was in the front, followed by Xiao Jingli, and behind him were the princes and two women, the Empress and Concubine Hui.

Xiao Jingli was now very powerful, so it was normal for her to show up. However, she looked timid and had never seen such a big scene.

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"Your Majesty, now that the world is united and all countries are united, they should submit letters of surrender to Daliang." The Minister of Rites began to go through the process. Currently, there is no Minister of Rites.

"Haha, okay." Emperor Liang looked heroic.

"Wait a minute, Your Majesty Daliang, and this Minister of Rites, are you mistaken? It was not the Liang State that surrendered to my Yan State, but Shen Zheng. As everyone knows, it was Shen Zheng who conquered the world. What does it have to do with your Liang State?"

"Indeed, without Jade Unicorn Lu Junyi, Qin Ming, Instructor Lin, and the heroes of Liangshan, my Yan Kingdom would not recognize me."

"I, Dayu, feel the same way. Although we were defeated by the Five Tiger Generals, we also recognize the peerless generals under Lord Shen's command, not this bunch of good-for-nothings." Dayu stood up alone.

This is what causes trouble. Although the Liangshan heroes and the Five Tiger Generals all have names, everyone understands that they are just martial arts practitioners and have no thoughts of their own, so how can they come out?

"You can't do that. Lord Shen has made great contributions, but he is still a minister of Daliang." The people of Nanchu stood up to persuade him. "It's only a matter of time. The people of this world will recognize Daliang or Shen Zheng. Everyone knows it."

"It's not smart of you to sow discord." Suddenly, a duke from Daliang stood up and said something. He seemed to be speaking for Shen Qingzhou, but many people knew that this was just provoking trouble.

"Humph, trying to sow discord, everyone knows that if it weren't for Shen Zheng, you and the others would have been divided up by us long ago."

"Sir Shen, you are a minister of Daliang. His Majesty has greatly favored you by promoting you to be the chief minister of the cabinet. Sir Shen, please respond personally and defeat his provocation." Another nobleman stood up.

Shen Qingzhou understood that this was forcing himself. If he said that it was all instigation, it would mean that he would always be a subject of Daliang. Even if he started a rebellion in the future, he would not have a particularly suitable reason.

If they agree by default, then it will be interesting. Even if the whole world is on his side, his reputation is still important. Is this their tacit understanding or alliance?

If he admitted it, then in terms of power, Emperor Liang would be controlling him openly.

"What's there to admit? They are captives. Why bother listening to their nonsense?" Shen Qingzhou still has supporters.

"Could it be that Lord Shen really has other intentions?"

"It's normal to have one. I, Dayu, captured a man a few days ago. He said that he was the head of the Xuan Jing Division and discovered that the prime minister of the dynasty was suspected of buying an official position. The other party was very powerful, so he was hunted down. I don't know if it's true." Another person stood up by Dayu.

"What a coincidence! My Yan State also rescued a person, but this person deserved the punishment and was about to be returned. I think his name is Xie Yu."

Xie Yu, Xia Jiang, and many people in Daliang knew that something big was going to happen. Xia Jiang was still okay, as he was imprisoned and not many people knew about it. Even if everyone had guessed it, Xie Yu was still in the Tianlao, so how did he get out?

Shen Qingzhou was not surprised. It was impossible for everyone's every move to be under his nose. It was obvious that someone had taken action, and it was most likely Emperor Liang. No one else had this right except him.

Moreover, he also directly explained the matter of his buying an official position. Some things are not a big deal, but it makes a difference when they are said out loud.

"There is also this matter, Xuan."

"Master Xia, I haven't seen you for many days." Xia Jiang appeared. Xie Yu saw Princess Li Yang and felt a little surprised as to why she came. However, it didn't affect him.

This was a decisive attack on Shen Qingzhou, and many people saved their only chance to escape until now.

"Your Majesty, I am an old minister with great fear. I have discovered a shocking secret. The Prime Minister of the dynasty is suspected of buying an official position and is being hunted down. I have finally returned here." This is nonsense. He was still in solitary confinement two days ago. He was sure that Shen Qingzhou would not tell anyone that he had imprisoned himself and Emperor Liang.

"Moreover, after careful investigation, this old minister found that General Nie was an old member of the Chiyan Army many years ago. The Chiyan Army rebelled, and this man returned in this way. It is clear that he has evil intentions." Xia Jiang pointed directly at Nie Feng.

"Well, there is such a thing, Lord Shen. It was you who recommended General Nie. What do you say? I believe there must be a misunderstanding."

"Your Majesty, there is no misunderstanding, he is Nie Feng." Shen Qingzhou's words surprised many people. Everyone knew that as long as he didn't admit it, others couldn't do anything. The backup plan that everyone had prepared had not been used yet, so that was fine.

"Nie Feng, you are so bold to deceive Lord Shen." Xiao Jingli stood up quickly. He didn't know what happened, but it didn't affect his defense of Nie Feng.

"It's not that I'm deceived. Originally, this time, the countries submitted their letters of surrender, but I didn't expect that everyone came here for me. It seems that the retrial of the Chiyan case will be held today." Shen Qingzhou said.

"The Chiyan case, retrial, what are you talking about?" As soon as this sentence came out, everyone present was shocked. Everyone had thought about how Shen Qingzhou would respond, but you are going off the topic. The Chiyan case is famous all over the world, and everyone knows that the Chiyan Army rebelled and was massacred. It was Emperor Liang who tried the case himself. Is this a rebellion?

"Your Majesty, there were some suspicious points in the Chiyan case many years ago. I accidentally saved General Nie at that time, and only recently found out that he was Nie Feng. I had planned to report this to Your Majesty later, and it seems that today is the right time."

"I am the presiding judge of this case. What you mean is that I was wrong." Emperor Liang became serious, and everyone in the hall saw the emperor's anger.

"Your Majesty may have been deceived by a villain." Shen Qingzhou's words were very clear. At this moment, Xia Jiang and Xie Yu were no longer in the minds of the two.

"Haha, Lord Shen, are you planning to rebel? I support you." Someone from Dayu's camp said.

"Quack." Suddenly, the person who was speaking took a few steps back for some unknown reason. The verbal sparring had a great effect.

"you."

"Today is your last chance to act. After today, the land reform law will be fully implemented." Shen Qingzhou said.

"Haha, Lord Shen, we in Beiyan will absolutely obey you. No matter what you do, I will take action." A bearded man laughed and then shouted.

The camps of various countries seemed to be prepared. With a shout of "attack", swords, knives, and more than a dozen weapons rushed towards Shen Qingzhou.

"Oh no, Xuan Bu, Tuoba Hao, um, Qin Yue, that's the old master of Ye Qin." At the same time, Xia Jiang also suddenly took action, and weapons were everywhere, as if everyone was joking if they didn't bring weapons into the hall.

Meng Zhi was not there, he was on guard outside because he was demoted for going to Nanchu without permission. In the hall, there were only Nihuang, Xia Dong and a few other masters who were close to Shen Qingzhou. Nie Feng's army was good at killing in formations, but not at fighting.

"Try your best." One of them said, and then many people inside and outside the court took out their swords and knives, making it like a sieve.

"Someone is coming from the East China Sea."

"No, Nanchu, Yeqin, and the remnants of Dayu are here."

"Shen Zheng, you will die on the spot today." Outside the hall, some people in armor appeared. Wearing armor and not wearing armor are two different things.

It is clear. Many people in Daliang have guessed that this is Jinling. Apart from the Imperial City, which Shen Qingzhou has not paid attention to and it is not convenient for him to intervene, this is where so many masters are ambushed. Many people have complicated feelings. This is a gathering of the world's powerful people.

Everyone is also afraid that they cannot defeat Shen Qingzhou in the outside world. After all, he can run away with the city. However, ambitious people will not despair. Instead of watching the things left by their ancestors slowly disappear, it is better to go all out. We are all allies.

They even guessed that Shen Zheng might know their plan, but they had to take action, otherwise it would be too late.

Yu Wennian looked at all this and felt relieved but also confused. Some palace maids were also secretly panicking.

On Mei Changsu's side, Fei Liu was standing in front of him. He looked at Shen Qingzhou and he believed that Shen Qingzhou must be prepared.

"Is that it?" Suddenly, all the attacks seemed to hit a layer of stone.

"Tie him up." A signal rose into the sky.

"No, it's impossible. How can so many people be gathered now?" Nihuang suddenly received information that there was a large army outside the city and there were not many soldiers in the city. The triumphant people had been released or stationed dozens of miles outside the city. They could not move without military orders and could not catch up.

"Shen Zheng, you never expected that you might have made some preparations, but now that we are all here, you can't use your extraordinary abilities even if you have them."

"Well, let's decide the winner in one go, and let the three thousand guests be intoxicated."

(Brothers, this chapter has less than a thousand words, almost half a chapter, isn’t that great?)

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