Chapter 874: The Crisis in Jiangnan, Summoning the Gu Clan Back to Court?

Chapter 874: Chapter 76: The Crisis in Jiangnan, Summoning the Gu Clan Back to Court?

Of course, he did this with the intention of making his subordinates serve him better.

But this undoubtedly made Wan Qixie feel fear.

They were already the core of the Delicious Group, already envied by others!

And the sentiment of sacrificing others to save oneself…

In this imperial court, it seems not to be an unusual thing either.

Sun Qing noticed the subtle atmosphere, suddenly fell to his knees, knocking his head on the ground, his voice laden with tears, but every word was a dagger to the heart: “Your Majesty! The Jin invaders are about to breach the city, the state is about to fall!”

“Are a few acres of land, a few curses more important than the ancestral country, than Your Majesty’s safety?”

“Hesitation leads to greater chaos!”

“To quell public resentment, someone must bear the blame for this loss of troops and territory inciting the people’s anger!”

He did not look at Qin, but every word was like an invisible knife cutting toward Qin’s faction.

The hall fell into a strange silence once again, countless gazes wandering between Zhao Gou, Qin, and the other officials.

A dark current of betrayal and sacrificing allies for survival began to flow quietly in this desperate Chuigong Hall.

Qin was already aware something was amiss.

He furrowed his brow slightly but did not panic.

Someone of such status as him could not be easily taken down.

As long as Zhao Gou still supported him.

He had enough confidence to smooth everything over.

But at that moment, Zhao Gou’s voice suddenly rang out directly.

“Sun Qing’s words… are not without reason.”

These mere six words made Qin tremble all over, suddenly raising his head, looking incredulously at the monarch on the throne.

He realized that the emergence of the Gu Clan.

The Chancellor’s authority had long lost its historical standing.

Qin would naturally be affected.

Zhao Gou avoided Qin’s gaze and continued, his tone gradually becoming resolute, as if convincing himself: “The state is in jeopardy, indeed not a normal time.”

“The Gu Clan has been loyal and good for generations, even if some of their actions are rather… untimely, they are surely out of concern for the common people and the state affairs.”

He understated Gu Hui’s digging actions as “untimely,” attempting to embellish his forthcoming decisions.

Wrong is wrong.

Even if labeled a foolish monarch, it does not matter, at least he survives.

Zhao Gou truly understood it now.

As for what the Gu Clan thought, he did not care at all.

In his view, as long as he gave the order, the Gu Clan, with their nature, would return to the court and once again help the Great Song through its crisis, especially when he was offering them a favor.

“I…”

Thinking, Zhao Gou hesitated before finally uttering the name, “Decided, summon Gu Hui… to the court.”

The hall was filled with suppressed gasps and sounds of inhalation.

Zhao Gou paid no heed, and finally turned his gaze on Qin, pale-faced, his eyes complex, carrying a hint of unnoticeable abandonment and indifference: “Qin.”

“I am… I am here.” Qin’s voice was exceptionally dry.

“You,” Zhao Gou said word by word, as if each word weighed a thousand pounds, “are familiar with state affairs and have dealings with… all sides.”

“Therefore, you shall personally take My decree and travel to Gu Hui’s camp to proclaim it.”

Once he said this, even those officials who initially intended to betray Qin felt a chill.

Send Qin?

This was akin to sending a sheep into the tiger’s mouth, directly handing Qin over to those people!

Watching the emperor on the dragon throne, countless felt disheartened at that moment.

And Qin was also completely stunned.

He stared blankly at Zhao Gou, instinctively knelt down without any hesitation.

But before he could beg for mercy.

Zhao Gou simply waved his hand, saying casually: “I am weary!”

With that, he disregarded the expressions of the others.

Just like that, he directly stood up and walked toward the side room.

In an instant, the entire Chuigong Hall fell silent, everyone seemed unable to immediately accept this sudden change.

But they were all old foxes.

Their expressions instantly became rich, after exchanging glances, and then looking at the kneeling Qin, they walked out with varied expressions…

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