Chapter 5166: See how I embarrass you

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"Our first task now should be to investigate the cause of the emperor's death."

The one who spoke was none other than the vassal king who entered the capital of God some time ago, Zhao Danyang!

Although this vassal king Zhao was the least powerful among the eighteen vassal kings, he was very troublesome. Whenever he encountered something, he would try his best to fan the flames!

"That's right, the assassination of the emperor is related to the majesty of our Divine Dynasty. No matter what, this matter must be explained to the people of the world!"

Another vassal king said coldly.

This vassal king's surname is Hu, nicknamed Hu Badao!

It is said that when he went out to fight, he cut off a Ditianyanhuang Mountain with eight knives, successfully breaking the natural barrier, allowing his army to drive straight in, like a sharp knife, stabbing into the belly of the enemy country!

In that battle, he became completely famous, and this is why he got the title of Hu Badao. It was also because of that battle that he successfully ascended to the position of vassal king.

It is said that on the first day he took office as a vassal king, blood flowed like a river in the vassal land, and many old ministers were slaughtered. At the same time, the vassal mansion was attacked by assassins. His two elder brothers died on the spot, and the six sons of the two elder brothers were also hacked to death by the enemy!

As the two vassal kings spoke, the others also spoke up. Everyone supported them and their opinions were surprisingly consistent. They said that they would discuss the throne after the matter was cleared up.

Zhao Danyang raised his eyebrows and said, "Since we have to wait until this matter is cleared up before deciding the successor to the throne, why not do this? Whichever prince can find the murderer will succeed to the throne."

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was silent.

This time, not only some ministers, but also some other vassal kings dared not speak out.

Zhao Danyang was not surprised to see this scene. He knew that these old guys present were very slippery and would never express their opinions easily.

At this moment, he glanced at the veteran of three dynasties, Li Zhongyuan, and the old minister immediately understood.

"The method mentioned by King Zhao is indeed desirable, but as for the throne, it is better to wait for the nine princes to come before we discuss it."

Zhao Danyang nodded slightly: "What the old prime minister said is reasonable, so let's do this first, who will go find our nine princes and ask them to come and discuss it."

Although he agreed with Li Zhongyuan's opinion in his words, in fact, he didn't take the nine princes seriously at all.

As for the aforementioned finding the murderer, that was just his excuse. He just wanted to make these nine princes empty, so that this Divine Dynasty would have no ruler for the time being, so that he would have the opportunity to plan further.

These little thoughts of his could not be concealed from the ministers present at all, but everyone saw through it but didn't say it.

An hour later.

All nine princes came.

Although these nine people are all the biological sons of Shen Tianzong, they don't look alike at all. It is obvious that they look like their mothers. Nine princes have nine mothers.

As the prince, Shen Mengtian naturally walked in front, so after he came in, he first greeted a few Lao Chen, and then nodded to the princes. However, the twelve princes present all had sneers on their faces and had no intention of chatting with Shen Mengtian at all.

In fact, they didn't take Shen Mengtian seriously at all.

Even if Shen Mengtian was the prince, in their eyes, he was just a puppet. When Shen Tianzong was there, everything was arranged by Shen Tianzong. Now that Shen Tianzong is gone, what can this puppet do?

Shen Mengtian naturally felt the disdain of the twelve princes for him at a glance. Although he was very angry in his heart, he was still a little cunning and didn't show it. He just called them uncles, then walked to the first seat and sat down.

In the hall, these old ministers looked at each other, and saw a trace of fear in their eyes. Although Shen Mengtian didn't say anything, his action undoubtedly showed a lot of things.

The other princes felt uncomfortable when they saw this scene, but they didn't say anything. After all, Shen Mengtian was the prince, and his status was one level higher than theirs. Even if they were very dissatisfied, they would not show it in front of outsiders, because their father had always taught them that only a harmonious family can prosper.

When the remaining princes walked to Shen Mengtian and were about to find a place to sit down, Zhao Danyang took the lead and said, "Your Highness, that position is not something you can do!"

Shen Mengtian took a cup of tea on the table slowly, took a sip, put it down, and glanced at Zhao Danyang lightly: "Uncle Wang, according to your opinion, the chair under my body should be given to you to sit on."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of everyone in the hall changed.

Even Zhao Danyang himself turned pale.

Shen Mengtian blocked all his retreat routes with one sentence. If he answered yes now, it would mean that he would become an enemy of many people present.

Because everyone can sit back and watch you, Zhao Danyang, and the prince arm wrestle, but everyone will not watch you, Zhao Danyang, climb to the top.

Everyone wants that position, and you, Zhao Danyang, want it too, but you can't say it in public, otherwise, you will become everyone's enemy because of your arrogance.

But if you answer no, then you, Zhao Danyang, have retreated.

You are timid.

Everyone will look down on you even more.

So, Zhao Danyang was in a dilemma, and finally, he could only avoid this question: "Your Highness, you are joking."

Soon, he changed the subject.

"Your Highness, when the emperor was assassinated that day, you were the only one present, so, may I ask you, did you see the appearance of the murderer?"

This question sounds simple, but in fact, it also digs a pit after another.

If Shen Mengtian answers that he has seen it, then he will face Zhao Danyang's attack.

After all, as the prince, you witnessed the assassination with your own eyes, and you, Shen Mengtian, did not protect the emperor well, which means you failed to do your duty, and you must bear the main responsibility.

At that time, he will exclude Shen Mengtian from the candidate for the emperor because he is guilty of negligence and is not qualified for the position of the emperor.

But if Shen Mengtian answered that he had not seen it, then it would be a lie, because at that time, many soldiers present saw that Shen Mengtian took action and stabbed the murderer with a sword. Although the sword missed in the end, at least it was you, Shen Mengtian, who took action.

Zhao Danyang was proud in his heart: "Little bastard, you want to plot against me, this time I will make you lose face."

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