nycdaug Chapter 332 How dare you bark?
Chapter 332 How dare you bark?
Huangfu Gao's arrival was beyond everyone's expectations.
As soon as this person arrives, he will take back the autonomy from Chu Ning and completely put an end to the Bingzhou issue!
No matter how wonderful Chu Ning's words were, with the appearance of Huangfu Gao, everything will come to naught.
Because Huangfu Gao represents all the aristocratic families.
The emperor did not dare to take his words lightly.
The emperor looked at the elderly Huangfu Gao, a look of confusion on his face.
The autonomy of Bingzhou was given to Chu Ning in public. If he took it back, he would feel like he was slapping himself in the face.
The emperor's words are always binding. How can he take back what he has said?
But if he refused, he would offend all the noble families, which would affect the imperial power and shake the foundation of the Chu State.
Furthermore, no matter what kind of war breaks out in the future, all the noble families will no longer donate food and military pay.
Looking at Huangfu Gao who came in person, the emperor was unable to make a decision for a moment.
The hall was extremely quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the emperor. Everyone knew that this decision would affect the foundation of the Great Chu.
If the emperor stands on the side of the aristocratic families, the King of Chu will definitely be sacrificed, and Bingzhou will return to the hands of the aristocratic families!
Given the character of the King of Chu, he will definitely not give up and might even recall the troops to the front line.
By then, Da Zhao would feel that there was an opportunity and would certainly send troops to take advantage of the situation, and a major war would be inevitable.
Just when the scene was quiet, Chu Ning chuckled.
"The old Patriarch Huangfu is still strong and healthy. He is so old, yet he still meddles in other people's business."
Chu Ning walked slowly to Huangfu Gao and said with a playful smile: "I fought for Bingzhou myself, how can I take it back just like that?"
"presumptuous!"
Chen Guowei couldn't stand it anymore and angrily said, "How can your highness speak to the old Patriarch Huangfu like this?
Even if it is your Majesty, you should show some respect to the old Patriarch Huangfu. How can the King of Chu rely on your Majesty's favor to humiliate the old Patriarch Huangfu like this?"
Huangfu Gao looked indifferent and said calmly: "Your Highness the King of Chu, please don't be angry. Bingzhou has been in chaos under your governance. If you don't take it back, it will definitely shake the foundation of the country."
After he finished speaking, he looked up at the emperor and bowed again: "Your Majesty, please understand!"
The emperor frowned.
It would be unacceptable if I don't give an explanation to the aristocratic family today.
"Patriarch Huangfu's worries are not without reason!"
The emperor thought for a moment, glanced at his ministers, and asked, "My dear ministers, what do you think?"
Chen Guowei was the first to stand up and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, for the sake of our great Chu country, we must revoke the King of Chu's autonomy over Bingzhou and return the land to the eight great families!"
As soon as the words fell, all the officials of the Ministry of Revenue shouted: "Revoke Bingzhou's autonomy and return the lands of the eight great families!"
Soon after, the people behind these officials also stood up and shouted: "Revoke Bingzhou's autonomy and return the land to the eight great families!"
The sound was like a loud bell, echoing throughout the hall and shaking the imperial palace!
Even the emperor was shocked by the crowd's noise at this moment, and his face looked very ugly.
With so many officials and all the aristocratic families taking action together, if we cannot satisfy these people, how will the court function in the future?
It seems that Chu Ning has no choice but to be sacrificed.
As for Bingzhou, at worst we can just let the general lead the troops there when the time comes.
Thinking of this, the emperor narrowed his eyes, a hint of cruelty flashed across his eyes, and he stared at Chu Ning closely, saying coldly:
"What do you have to say in this situation?"
He originally wanted to use Chu Ning's hand to clean up the Ministry of Revenue, but he didn't expect that Chu Ning's methods were too low-level and he was no match for Chen Guowei at all.
Since you are not an opponent, you can only be a loser.
A loser should have the awareness of a loser.
But Chu Ning grinned and chuckled, "Father, will it shake the foundation of the country if Bingzhou is handed over to me, your son, to govern myself?"
"This..." The emperor frowned and was speechless for a moment.
Chu Ning smiled contemptuously, turned to look at Huangfu Gao, and asked, "The news that the old Patriarch Huangfu knew was also heard from others. Have you ever been to Bingzhou to see it with your own eyes?"
Huangfu Gao frowned: "I am old..."
"enough!"
Chu Ning's eyes turned cold, a fierce look appeared on his face, and he angrily scolded: "You have never been to Bingzhou, and you only heard one side of the story from others. How can you conclude that Bingzhou is in dire straits at the moment?
Nowadays, every household in Bingzhou has land to farm and hope to achieve, so they work harder than ever before!
I have only cancelled the preferential treatment for the noble families to provide a fair environment for everyone. How can you be allowed to make irresponsible remarks?
Is the world of Great Chu supported by your family or by the people of Great Chu?
If there were no people of Great Chu, would your family still be called a family? Would the world of Great Chu still be called the world?
You are just an ordinary citizen, deeply favored by the emperor, and you should have served the emperor with your whole family. But now you listen to others and stand up for others. Have you ever thought about whether you will become a sharp knife in the hands of others? "
These words were well-reasoned and made Huangfu Gao's face change drastically.
I have always been respected by others at this age, but I have never been taught a lesson like this.
Being scolded in front of all the civil and military officials and the eight great families in the court, Huangfu Gao was so angry that he was shaking all over. The tiger-head cane in his hand kept shaking, making a "da da da" sound.
"you you……"
Huangfu Gao was so angry that his blood boiled and his face turned red. He wanted to refute but didn't know how.
Chu Ning sneered and stared at the furious old man in front of him, and said coldly: "You are so old, you should enjoy your life at home, don't let others take advantage of you and count your money.
You are said to be the head of a noble family, but in fact, others just want to use you to deal with the royal family!"
After hearing this, no matter how good-tempered Huangfu Gao was, he was so angry that he picked up his tiger-head cane and pointed it at Chu Ning and scolded:
"I have always been a law-abiding old man, but the King of Chu dared to humiliate me in public!"
"Your Majesty!" Huangfu Gao threw down his cane and shouted, "You must stand up for me."
The emperor's mouth twitched, and he felt that Chu Ning had gone too far. He frowned and said, "Chu Ning, why don't you apologize to the old Patriarch Huangfu?"
Chu Ning shrugged his shoulders and said, "Father, this man has no official position, no title, and yet he barked at me like a barking dog in the hall. I just said a few words back, what crime have I committed?"
As he said that, Chu Ning turned his head to look at Huangfu Gao and sneered, "You want your father to make the decision for you? Well, I will also settle the account with you!
In the hall, you falsely accused me in front of my father, listened to other people's one-sided words, ignored the facts, and framed me. What crime should you be punished for?"
Huangfu Gao glared and asked, "When did I falsely accuse you?"
Chu Ning's face was filled with murderous intent: "When did you make a false accusation? Humph, you brought all the noble families to wait outside the palace, aren't you trying to force my father to believe your one-sided story?
What you have done is unworthy of being the head of a noble family. You have no sense of propriety, righteousness, or integrity. At your age, you are living like a dog!"
The sharp words made Huangfu Gao so angry that he couldn't breathe. He pointed at Chu Ning and was about to speak, but his eyes went dark and he fainted.
The emperor's face changed drastically, and he made a prompt decision: "Come here, immediately carry the old Patriarch Huangfu away and let the imperial physician treat him!"
After a pause, the emperor waved his hand and said, "Today's matter ends here. Regarding the recovery of Bingzhou's autonomy, we will discuss it later!"
Everyone dispersed, only Chu Ning had a sneer on his face.
The opponent has already made a move, he can't just sit there!